- Readings: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
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- Gospel: John, 20: 26-31 (English & Lebanese):
Thomas believed after he has seen the Lord. Blessed are we today,
if we believe without seeing him, then we will know the secret
of Jesus' great love. We will accept the reconciliation offered
by Christ. We will live a new life. God reconciled us with him
through Jesus. He offered us faith in him; he will save us from
this empty world.
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- Jesus helped us to change our
thoughts about God. He also pushed further toward God. The expression
"Peace be with you" originated with Christianity. We
often miss this expression in our societies, our families, and
ourselves. The number of people preaching about peace has augmented,
but those working by it are few, knowing that there is no peace
without Jesus and no faith without his help.
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- Let us ask the Lord today: On
the first Sunday after his Resurrection, we ask him to take away
the fear and anxiety, the doubt and isolation. May he lavish
on us his peace, and walk through the closed doors of our lives.
May he makes us his ambassadors, witnesses to our faith like
Thomas, the apostle, so we could live like them in the midst
of the Church where we could read the signs of his coming. May
he keep his Church united. Jesus you entered to the upper room
to see your apostles; please open your doors in our face. Remember
us and remember our country Lebanon where you walked once.
- Amen.
- Last Week's Collection: $ 7,005.55
- Thank you for your continued
support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
- Masses &Celebrations
during the Week:
Sun. Apr. 7th
10:00AM
Hanna Keirouz (Youssef Keirouz & Family)
12:00PM
Michael Obeid (Bakhos Obeid & Family)
3:00PM
Fouad Azar (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. Apr.
8th
6:00PM
Isabelle Andary (Mr. & Mrs. Boula Raheb)
Tue. Apr.
9th
6:00PM
All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
- Wed. Mar. 10th
5:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers
6:00PM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family)
Thu. Apr.
11th
5:30PM
St. Charbel's Prayers
6:00PM
Special Intention (Donated)
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Fri. Apr. 12th
5:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers
6:00PM
Tom Badaoui (Youssef Obeid)
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Sun. Apr.
14th
10:00AM
Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Jawad Jraiche & Family)
12:00PM
Taleb Nasr (6 Months Mem. Mass) (Family)
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- We would like to welcome back to St. Anthony's Parish
Mrs. Latife Zouein, mother of Fr. Elie. May God bless her
and keep her healthy and safe.
We would like to thank all the volunteers who helped during
the Lent Season and the Easter Celebration. May God bless
you all with your families and give you health and strength.
St. Anthony's Parish has a new Confessional Booth and a new
bell. Only children or youth can ring the bell because it
is a lightweight bell. Thank you.
Cardinal Sfeir's Visit's Videos: The videos from His Eminence
Cardinal Sfeir's visit will be sold. The cost is $ 35.00 for
the set of two: the Arrival and the Mass at St. Anthony's Parish
and the Reception at the Shrine and the Leamington Lebanese Club.
This video is a testimonial document of a historic visit to North
America. Thank you.
Parish Council News: The Parish Council Pastoral Committee
will meet on Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at 8:00PM. Your presence
is very important. Thank you.
- Sacraments: First Communion Sessions will take place
on Tuesday, April 9, 2002 from 6:30 to 8:00PM. Bring your book
"Called to His Supper."
Meetings:
- Altar Servers, Group 1 (Grade 5 - Up): Monday, April 8th, 2002
at 4:30PM.
- Altar Servers, Group 2 (Grade 4 - Under): Wednesday, April
10th, 2002 at 4:30PM.
- Youth Group Meeting: Thursday, April 11th, 2002 at 7:00PM.
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- Congratulations to Matthew Tawil who received the
Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish
on Saturday, April 6, 2002. May God bless him a long and happy
life with his family.
Youth Ministry Course: The Pastoral Leadership Studies
certificate Program at King's College is offering the course,
Youth Ministry, Wednesdays, May 22 - June 19, 2002, 6:30 - 9:30PM
and Saturday, May 25 & June 15, 9:00AM - 5:30PM. Instructor:
Maria Sanchez-Keane. The course will present a model for ministry
development, appropriate youth programming, strengthens family
life, involves young people as integral members of the faith
community. Cost $ 450 + text. This course may be taken independently
or as part of the Certificate Program. To register or for more
information, call (519) 433-3491, ext. 4450.
Candlelight Vigil Service: Non Denominational 10th Annual
Candlelight Vigil Service: A time for healing, for those bereaved
by suicide. This service will take place on Thursday, May 9th,
2002 at 7:00PM at St. Anne's Church, 12233 Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh,
Ontario (Tecumseh at Lesperance). Informal reception following.
An opportunity to talk to CMHA staff, volunteers, and other survivors.
For more information, contact Christine Macmillan, at 255-7440,
ext. 220.
Leamington Area Right to Life: On Sunday April 21st, a
peaceful walk to Leamington District Memorial Hospital will take
place to express concern for abortion. Meet at the First Baptist
Church, corner of Talbot West and Fox Streets, Leamington at
3:00PM. Rev. Steve Hendry will give a short talk. Depart for
the hospital at 3:00PM. Walk will take place come rain or shine.
Plan to attend this public awareness. Event sponsored by Leamington
Area Right to life.
Our deepest sympathies to the family and relatives of Helen
Mary Trebaneer who passed away in Detroit on Monday, April
1, 2002 at the age of 45. The Funeral Mass was held in St. Charbel,
Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 6, 2002. May God rest her
soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives
in Detroit, Windsor, and Leamington.
Workshop and Morning of Reflection: Are you a Church?
Come and understand the difference. Learn about the proper areas
of enhancement during different celebrations in the Liturgical
year. The focus will be on Lent, Easter, Advent and Christmas.
The workshop will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2002 (9:00AM
to 12:00PM) at St. George Parish, 1164 Commissioners Rd. West,
London, Ontario. Coffee and tea are provided. Please call (519)
439-7991 for more information or to register. Cost $ 10.00 per
person.
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Prayer
Lord Jesus, I am not an eagle.
All I have are the eyes and the heart of one.
In spite of my littleness, I dare to gaze
At the sun of love,
And long to fly toward it.
I want to imitate the eagles,
But all I can do is flap my small wings.
What shall I do?
With cheerful confidence I shall stay
Gazing at the sun, till I die.
Nothing will frighten me, neither wind nor rain.
O my beloved sun, I delight in feeling small
And helpless in your presence;
And my heart is at peace.
St. Therese of the Child Jesus.
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