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November 10th, 2002
Sunday of the Consecration of the Church Readings: Hebrews 9:1-10
Gospel: Matthew, 16:13-20 (English & Lebanese):
"Who do people say that I am? Who do you say that I am?" This is a question with double faces, asked by Jesus who waited for the answer. Jesus gave Peter the grace because of the right answer he gave. Jesus cared about people's opinion in him. But this wasn't an obstacle for his Mission. This question opens for us new and wide horizons.
It is very important to know what people think of us. If it is wrong we can fix it. If it is right we have to work on making it better. "Who do YOU say that I am?" Peter's answer came to him by an inspiration from heaven. Jesus beatified Peter and gave him the keys of the Kingdom of heaven. We, as community of faith, are invited to answer that question about Jesus' identity.
If we don't know the answer, we know that the Church holds the keys of the Kingdom of heaven. This Kingdom is inside each and everyone of us as said the Lord. Give yourself to the Church to open your heart and discover the true identity of Jesus. If we declare openly Jesus' identity we, too, become a Rock.
Last Week's Collection: $ 2,743.00Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
Masses & Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. Nov. 10th
10:00AM
Antonios Sarkis Youssef (Marzouka Youssef)12:00PM
Alia Mouawad (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. Nov. 11th5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers6:00PM
Youssef Estephan Boutros & Wife Alia & Sons Antonios & Estephan (Boula & Alice Boutros)
Tue. Nov. 12th5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers6:00PM
All Forgotten Souls (Ricardo & Ghada Kantati & Family)
Wed. Nov. 13th9:00AM
Rosary5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers6:00PM
Youssef Gebrael & Wife Sarah & Children Badiha & Assad & All Deceased Family Members (George Raffoul)
Thu. Nov. 14th5:45PM
Faithful Departed prayers6:00PM
Special Intention (Donated)
Fri. Nov. 8th5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers6:00PM
Youssef Tannous Obeid & Wife & Children & Grandchildren & Hanna Obeid Wife & Deceased Children (Marie Obeid)
Sat. Nov. 16th2:00PM
Wedding: Joseph Rezkalla & Terri Taouil
Sun. Nov. 17th10:00AM
Litfallah Hanna & Wife Barjoutte & All deceased Family Members (Family).12:00PM
Emily Zina (1 Year Mem. Mass) (Family)
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Calvary Baptist Church We would like to thank the Lord for the graces He lavished on us by the visit of our Lady of the Cape. We thank you, Mother Mary for the graces you gave abundantly to your children in need. Thank you for the healings, thank you for the motherly love. May our prayers be heard through your intercession O Mother of Mercy.
November is the month consecrated for the faithful departed prayers. We will pray every night the faithful departed Rosary and Litany at 5:45PM every evening.
Jubilee Year of the Rosary Committee: Our Parish is founding a Committee for the Jubilee Year of the Rosary. This Committee will organize events, prayers throughout this special year where the whole Church is praying the Rosary in united hearts. If you are interested in being a committee member, please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
First Banns Between: Roger Khouri & Maryann Thomas
Second Banns Between: Joseph Rezkalla & Terri Taouil
English Choir: All children interested in participating in the choir please register your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. The choir will be led by Mrs. Sharon Saad. We will call those registered for the time and date of the practice.
Christmas Play: Are you interested in taking part in the Christmas play, if so, and you are in grade 1 to grade 8, please register your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
Annual Christmas Banquet: St Charbel's Parish, Oldcastle, Ontario presents its Annual Christmas Banquet on Saturday December 14, 2002. Entertainment by Bassam Saleh & The Mirage Band. Lebanese Menu. Doors open at 6:00PM. Dinner will be served at 7:00PM. Tickets $40.00 per person. Cash bar. For reservation, please call: (519)972-0761 or (519) 966-3436. All are welcome.
Our heartfelt sympathies to the Nassif & Gebrael Families on the Loss of Rose Youssef Nassif who passed away in Australia at the age of 63. A Memorial Mass was held in St. Charbel's Parish in Oldcastle, Ontario on Saturday, November 9th, 2002 at 5:00PM. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives.
Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School: Parent Teacher Interviews, on Wednesday, November 13, 2002, 5:00PM to 8:00PM.
Turkey Dinner: St. John de Brebeuf Catholic Church, 67 Main St. East, Kingsville, is having a Turkey Dinner, on Friday November 22, 2002, 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Dinner includes: Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, cabbage salad, cranberries, French bread & butter, pie, coffee, tea and juice. Take out available: please call 733-6591 to arrange deliveries. This event is hosted by St. John de Brebeuf Catholic Women's League, Knights of Columbus Council 8233, and Youth Ministry. All are welcome.
How about a NICE HOT BOWL of CHILI? Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. South, Leamington, Ontario is having a Chili Lunch on Friday November 15, 2002 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. Price: $ 5.00 for adults, $ 3.00 for children. Take-out available. For information, please call: 326-1761.
Business Exchange Christmas Party: Celebrate at Leamington Portuguese Community Club a Business Exchange Christmas Party on Saturday December 14, 2002, $ 25.00 (Tax included). 5:30PM Cocktails, 6:30PM Dinner. Menu includes: Appetizer, Rolls Butter, Spinach Soup, Garlic Vegetable Penne, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy & Mushrooms, B. B. Q Chicken, Roasted Potatoes and Salad, coffee, Tea & Dessert (Strawberries Cheesecake). Don't get shut out… R. S. V. P. by December 9, 2002. Please call 326-4567 or 326-5561. All are welcome.
Congratulations to Joe Saad & Maggie Tannous who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony on Saturday, November 2nd, 2002 in St. Anthony's Parish. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life together full of love and respect for each other.
Congratulations to Mia Katrina who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday, November 2nd, 2002. May God bless her with her family and give her a long and happy life.
O Mary Bright dawn of the new world O Mary,
Bright dawn of the new world, Mother of the living,
To you do we entrust the cause of life; look down, O mother,
Upon the vast numbers of babies not allowed to be born,
Of the poor whose lives are made difficult, of men and women
Who are victims of brutal violence, of the elderly and the sick killed
By indifference or out of misguided mercy. Grant that all who believe in your Son may proclaim the Gospel of life with honesty and love to the people of our time. Obtain for them the grace to accept that Gospel as a gift ever new, the joy of celebrating it with gratitude throughout their lives and the courage to bear witness to it resolutely in order to build, together with all people of good will, the civilization of truth and love, to the praise and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life. Amen.Pope John Paul I, March 25, 1995
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