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November 24th, 2002

Sunday of the Announcement to Mary

Readings: Galatians, 3:15-22, Gospel: Luke, 1:26-38 (English & Lebanese): Jerusalem fell into the hands of Babylon people. All of them went to exile. This was the result of being rebellious to God who will rebuild his holy city that will resemble a woman who will bear many children. "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word." This was what Mary said to the angel who announced to her the good news. During this time of announcements, we look toward Mary to be an example for us in accepting her announcement. Her acceptance to be with her according to the angel's words, is an example of many situations we go through: "Yes" for consecration, "Yes" for marriage, "Yes" for commitment to a cause, "Yes" to service… These acceptances in our lives are echoes to what Mary and Jesus said, "Let it be your will, Lord, not mine". During this week of the announcement to Mary, we listen to St. Paul in the letter to the Galatians, "What was promised through faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe." St. Luke invites us to follow the path of the Lord for nothing is possible with God. We, as faithful, are invited, in the midst of our problems and anxieties, to persevere in God's service and to take His word as the light of our life. Last Week's Collection: $ 2,313.98 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Nov. 24th 10:00AM Nohra Daoud Nohra & Wife Maria & Deceased Children & Daughter-in-law Shamma (Boula & Theresa Raheb) 12:00PM Claude Obeid (6 Years Mem. Mass) (Family) Mon. Nov. 25th 5:45PM Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Bakhos Iskandar Georges (Josephine Georges) Tue. Nov. 26th 5:45PM Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Mirchid Youssef & Wife Hanne (Charbel Youssef & Family) Wed. Nov. 27th 9:00AM Rosary 5:45PM Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Madem Youssef (Paul & Adele Thomas) Thu. Nov. 28th 5:45PM Faithful Departed prayers 6:00PM Emile Youssef & Wife Marie (Joe Youssef & Family) Fri. Nov. 22nd 5:45PM Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Antonios Tannous (Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Raffoul) Sat. Nov. 30th Wedding: Roger Khouri & Maryann Thomas Sun. Dec. 1st 10:00AM Louie Thomas (Paul & Adele Thomas). 12:00PM Sarkis Boutros & Deceased Family Members (Theresa Boutros & Family)

Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for United Pentecostal Church

We would like to thank Rev. Fr. Bakhos Tannous who celebrated the Masses when Fr. Elie was away. May God bless him and give him the strength and health. Rosary Prayers: During this Holy Year of the Rosary, we pray together every Wednesday at 9:00AM the Four Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. All are welcome. 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. Third Banns Between: Roger Khouri & Maryann Thomas Church Etiquette: Please help us save energy by sitting in the front pews of the Church during Masses. That way we don't have to use all lights in the Church. Thank you all for your help. Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions, which will be held at Leamington Bingo Country on Friday November 29, 2002 at 12:30PM, 6:30 & 9:30PM. For more information, please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous at 326-7642. Parish Council Pastoral Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 26 @ 7:00PM. Parish Council Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 27, @ 7:30PM. Christmas Choir & Play: All children participating in the choir and the play will have a practice meeting on Wednesday at 6:30PM 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. Advent County Healing Mass: Fr. Bill Kornacker invites all to come & join in the county's Advent Healing Mass at St. Clement's Parish in McGregor, (9567 Walker Rd., 737-6869). Confession, Prayers, Anointing and Mass, on Wednesday December 11, 2002. Confession at 6:30PM, Eucharistic Celebration at 7:00PM. All are welcome to prepare for Christmas. St. Peter's Cathedral Campaign Party: St. Peter's launches their campaign to raise funds for structural repairs to the Cathedral. Watch Life & Faith on Sunday, December 8 at 9:30 AM on the New WI, Windsor. Thank you for your help. 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. St. Andrew, Apostle, (First Century) November 30 St. Andrew came from Bethsaida, a town in Galilee on the Lake of Genesareth. He became a disciple of St. John the Baptist, who sent him to see Jesus. After visiting the Lord, Andrew called his brother, Simon Peter, to come and meet the Messiah. Later, as Jesus was walking along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Peter and Andrew casting their nets into the sea. Jesus said, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men." Andrew accompanied Jesus throughout his public ministry, and his name appears in the story of the feeding of the five thousand in the desert. After the death of Christ, he labored as a missionary in Scythia, Greece, and Turkey and established the Church at Constantinople. He was crucified on an X-shaped cross at Patras. Acacia. St. Andrew is the Patron saint of Russian and Scotland. I bow before the Cross made precious by Christ, my Master, I embrace it as his disciple. "ST. Andrew" Annunciation Prayer   Salvation to all that will is nigh; That all, which always is all everywhere, Which cannot die, yet cannot choose but die, So, Faithful Virgin, yields himself to lie In prison, in thy womb, and through he there Can take no sin, nor thou give, yet he'll wear Taken from thence, flesh, which death's force may try. Ere by the spheres time was created, thou Wast in his mind, who is thy Son and Brother; Whom you conceived; yea, thou art now Thy Maker's maker, and thy Father's mother; Thou hast light in dark, and shut'st in little room Immensity, cloistered in thy dear womb

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