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November 17th, 2002
Sunday of the Announcement to Zechariah Readings: Romans 4:13-25,
Gospel: Luke, 1:1-25 (English & Lebanese):
The Angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah during a Liturgical feast in the temple. He announced a miraculous birth of John, which will be similar to what happened to Isaac born from Sarah to Abraham, the day he had lost hope. After appearing to Abraham by the oaks of the Mamre, and eating at his table, God said to him: "I will surely return to you in due season, and your wife Sarah shall have a son." Sarah was listening at the tent entrance behind him.
Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. So Sarah laughed to herself, saying, "After I have grown old, and my husband is old, shall I have pleasure?" The Lord said "Is anything too wonderful for the Lord?
At the set time I will return to you, in due season and Sarah shall have a son." This is the time of "Life," the time that carries the rain and blessings, the time when Abraham, Sarah, Zechariah, and Elizabeth lost hope in having a child. When the Book tells about a late birth of one of the children, this indicates that this child has a special mission from heaven.
Last Week's Collection: $ 3,058.00
Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
Masses & Celebrations during the Week:Sun. Nov. 17th
10:00AM
Litfallah Hanna & Wife Barjoute & All Deceased Family Members (Sarkis Hanna)12:00PM
Emily Zina (1 Year Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. Nov. 18th5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers6:00PM
Ben Najem (Jean Najem & Family)
Tue. Nov. 19th5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers6:00PM
Frangie Jraige (Mr. & Mrs. Piorro)
Wed. Nov. 20th9:00AM
Rosary5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers6:00PM
Louie Mikhail (Mr. & Mrs. Youssef Obeid)
Thu. Nov. 21st5:45PM
Faithful Departed prayers6:00PM
Fouad Azar (Joe & Delia Rebelo)
Fri. Nov. 22nd5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers6:00PM
Abdallah Khoury & Nimir & Jamile El Hajj (Wassim & Jennifer El Hajj)
Sun. Nov. 24th10:00AM
Nohra Daoud Nohra & Wife Maria & Deceased Children & Daughter-in-law Shamma (Boula & Theresa Raheb).12:00PM
Claude Obeid (6 Years Mem. Mass) (Family)
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church Fr. Elie will be away from the Parish Monday November 18 to Thursday November 21 for the Canadian Forces Seminar in Cornwall. Rev. Father Milad Abou Diwan will replace him during this time. We thank Fr. Milad for his help and we welcome him in St. Anthony's Parish.
Please inform Fr. Elie if someone from the Parish is sick or in need of Communion at home or at the hospital. Please call the Church at 322-2282 and let us know. We pray for those who are sick. May God bless them and give them health.
We would like to welcome Rev. Fr. George Zina & Rev. Fr. Bakhos Tannous to St. Anthony's Parish. May God bless them and give them the strength and health to continue their mission.
Second Banns Between: Roger Khouri & Maryann Thomas
Arabic Classes: All those interested in learning the Arabic Language, please register your name on the sheet provided.
Community Service: All youth interested in Community Service in St. Anthony's Parish are asked to be present at the Church on Saturday November 23rd, 2002 to do the outside Christmas Decorations. Please be in the Church at 10:00AM. Thank you.
Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions, which will be held at Leamington Bingo Country on Tuesday November 19, 2002 at 12:30PM. For more information, please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous at 326-7642.
Parish Council: We are recruiting new Parish Council Members. If you have new ideas, or you are able to commit to all the meetings and activities, please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. Youth members are welcome to be a part of the New Parish Council.
Christmas Choir & Play: All children interested in participating in the choir will have a practice meeting on Wednesday at 6:30PM with Mrs. Sharon Saad.
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.
St. Anne's Relics will visit St. Anthony's Parish on Wednesday December 4, 2002 at 6:00PM, where we will celebrate the Solemn Mass. The Statue of ST. Anne will be blessed during the Mass. All those present will receive the Blessings of the Relics of Good St. Anne. After the Celebration a reception will take place in the Church Hall. All are welcome. We thank Mother Mary who ended her visit only to send her Mother to our Parish.
Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School: School Council Meeting will take place on November 20, 2002 at 7:30PM.
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.
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.
The Arts Centre in uptown Leamington, needs your help by volunteering or making donations. The operating funds are seriously low and they are calling on the community for assistance. If you are able to lend a hand, thank You! Donations can be made to: The Arts Centre. (Tax receipts available). Volunteers can sign on at the center, 72 Talbot St. West, 12-4PM (Tuesday thru Saturday) 1-4PM (Sunday). Thank you in advance for your help.
On Friday, November 22nd, we celebrate the Lebanese Independence. We pray for our beloved country that suffered and continue to carry the cross. May God bless Lebanon and bless his political leaders with wisdom and love to protect it to be the land of beauty and freedom. Let us all sing the Lebanese National Anthem.
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