- Readings: Romans 6:1-21
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- Gospel: John, 21: 1-14 (English & Lebanese):
For the third time after his resurrection,
Jesus appeared to his disciples, illuminating their hearts so
they could see the truth and fight sin by living with Jesus Christ.
The abundance of fish is a symbol of Christ's mission, who came
to catch people in the net of salvation.
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- The Church is inspired by this theory to strengthen its mission,
which is the Body of Christ. By the resurrection, we were reborn
into a new covenant. We examined God's doing in the midst of
the apostles. As we suffered with Christ, we will be glorified
by the glory of his resurrection. Peter failed the day he denied
Jesus, but he went back to lead the ship of Christianity confirming
the priority of guiding God's people.
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- Fishing is the symbol of the Eucharist that provides the
passage from the body of death to the body of life. Let us ask
Jesus, the risen Lord to satisfy our hunger from the bread of
his love. May he guide our country Lebanon to the social and
political justice, so we could live in peace and harmony, where
freedom reigns providing a good living for all generations.
Last Week's Collection: $ 2,117.00
- Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May
God bless you and your families.
Masses &Celebrations during the
Week:
Sun. Apr. 14th
10:00AM
Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Jawad Jraiche & Family)
12:00PM
Taleb Nasr (6 Months Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. Apr. 15th
6:00PM
Mirchid Youssef (Mr. Paul Simon)
Tue. Apr. 16th
6:00PM
Frangie Jraige (Mrs. Leila Taouil)
Wed. Mar. 17th
5:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers
6:00PM
Badiha Zakaria (Mr. Antoine Baeini)
Thu. Apr. 18th
5:30PM
St. Charbel's Prayers
6:00PM
Wadih Nohra & Wife & Brother Nohra & Parents (Sadie
Jraige)
Fri. Apr. 19th
5:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers
6:00PM
Fouad Azar (Mr. Elias Haber)
Sun. Apr. 20th
10:00AM
Antonios Kaysar Yacoub (Tamine Yacoub)
12:00PM
Taleb Nasr (6 Months Mem. Mass) (Family)
2:00PM
Baptism: Patricia Mouawad
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- Fr. Elie would like to thank each and everyone of you
for the kindness during the Holy Week and Easter Season.
He also would like to express his sincere thanks and appreciation
for the generous gifts of money. Thank you all. May God bless
you with your families and bring joy and peace into your homes.
His Excellency Mgr. Joseph Khoury is coming to St. Anthony's
Parish for a Pastoral visit, on April 29, 2002 until Thursday
May 2nd. An open house will be held for all parishioners who
wish to come and greet His Excellency, on Monday, April 29 at
the Church Hall, 7:00 to 9:00PM. This visit will include meeting
with the Parish Council Committees. All are welcome.
First Communion Celebration: The Leamington Lebanese Club
is available for First Communion Celebration. Come and enjoy
our family sections set up, good prices and delicious menus.
For information or reservation, please contact the Leamington
Lebanese Club at 326-3883. All are welcome.
Church Etiquette: Please refrain yourselves from commenting
during Mass or any other Church Celebration. If you have a concern
regarding a Church matter, please contact Fr. Elie or the Parish
Council before or after the Mass. Thank you.
Job Opportunity: St. Anthony's Parish is in need of a
Janitor to clean the Church and the rectory for the period of
6 months. $ 400.00 a month. If interested please contact the
Church at 322-2282
Parish Council News: The Parish Council Finance Committee
will meet on Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 8:00PM. Your presence
is very important. Thank you.
Sacraments: First Communion Sessions will take place on
Tuesday, April 6, 2002 from 6:30 to 8:00PM. Bring your book "Called
to His Supper."
- Meetings:
- Altar Servers, Group 1 (Grade 5 - Up): Monday, April 15th,
2002 at 4:30PM.
- Altar Servers, Group 2 (Grade 4 - Under): Wednesday, April
17th, 2002 at 4:30PM.
- Youth Group Meeting: Thursday, April 18th, 2002 at 7:00PM.
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- Variety is the spice of life: Join us in our tribute
to the tremendous flavor added to this community through our
volunteers. The SECC Volunteer Tribute Show, showcasing drama,
music, song, storytelling and more! Light refreshments only.
This event will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2002 at Cardinal
Carter Secondary Catholic School Auditorium, 120 Ellison Ave.,
Leamington. Doors open at 6:45PM. Show runs 7:00PM to 8:30PM.
RSVP to SECC Reception Staff at 326-8629 no later than Friday,
April 12, 2002.
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 Jamile
Habshe Doueihi who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 87
on Saturday, April 6, 2002. A Memorial Mass was held for the
rest of her soul on Tuesday, April 9, 2002 in St. Anthony's Parish.
May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her
family and relatives in Lebanon and Canada.
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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St. Mark
First Century, Evangelist
- St. Mark, author of the second Gospel, was a member of the
early Christian Community at Jerusalem. St. Paul and St. Barnabas,
his cousin, took him on their first missionary journey. When
they reached Cyprus, however, Mark left them to return to Jerusalem,
perhaps because he missed home.
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- This caused Paul to question for a while Mark's reliability
as a missionary, and the incident brought about a disagreement
between himself and Barnabas. Later, Mark became Paul's trusted
companion at Rome, during one of Paul's imprisonments. He was
also an associate of Peter.
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- One tradition relates that Mark became Bishop of Alexandria
in Egypt. Around the ninth century, his relics were brought to
Venice where they rest in the great Cathedral of San Marco. Mark
is depicted in are as a winged lion, probably suggested by the
description in his Gospel of John the Baptist as "a voice
crying in the desert." It is believed that he wrote his
Gospel between 60 and 70 A. D.
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