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August 04, 2002

ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Readings: Ephesians 3:1-13 Gospel: Luke, 10:17-24 (English & Lebanese): Today's Gospel is based on the good news proclaimed by Jesus: "I watched satan fall from heaven like a lightening." Yes, satan fell once he rebelled against God's will in heaven. He fell from his glory and destroying intelligence. An old tradition expressed satan's fall in a symbolic picture of satan falling on earth to tempt mankind. There is no kingdom for satan neither on earth nor in heaven. "Heaven is God's throne and the earth is his foothold." The sin of mankind and his submission to satan's temptations made the world a place where satan could triumph and reign on those who submit to his will. God sent his only begotten Son to bring us back to his household and free us from satan's arrogance and evildoing. Jesus wanted to let his people share in this glory so they could understand that satan's glory is nothing but an imagination in the brains of the arrogant ones who let him reign on them. We can say that satan's first fall from heaven is completed today by the disciples' mission who shared in letting him fall on earth and in the world… Their names are written in heaven. The arrogant will fall and the humble will rise above. Last Week's Collection: $ 2757.00 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Aug. 4th 9:00AM Badiha Iskandar George (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family) 11:00AM Boula Mikhail (3 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family) 1:00PM Baptism: Aidan Wigle Mon. Aug. 5th 8:30AM All deceased members of the Raffoul Family (Mike Mikhail & Family) Tue. Aug. 6th 8:30AM Sarkis Jabbour (Sarkis & Laura Tannous) Wed. Aug. 7th 6:00PM Mother Mary's Prayers 6:30PM Rosary & Procession 7:00PM Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Bakhos Jacobs) Thu. Aug. 8th 6:15PM St. Charbel's Prayers 6:30PM Rosary & Procession 7:00PM Assaad & Maria Raffoul & Daughter-in-law Claudette (Max Saad & Family) Fri. Aug. 9th 6:15PM Sacred Heart Prayers 6:30PM Rosary & Procession 7:00PM All Deceased Members of Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary (Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary) Sat. Aug. 10th 6:00PM Intentions of all Parishioners. Sun. Aug. 11th 10:00AM Intentions of all Parishioners. 12:00PM Solemn Mass by His Excellency Mgr. Joseph Khoury. 6:00PM Intentions of all Parishioners.

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

We would like to thank all the sponsors, volunteers, and parishioners for their generosity, kindness and devoted hard work. May God bless you and keep you safe and healthy with your families. Building Fund: St. Anthony's Parish has a bank account specially opened for Building Fund. If you wish to make a donation please go to TD Bank and ask to deposit it into ST. Anthony's Building Fund (Br. 2808, acct. # 302528). Thank you all for your generosity and kindness. Bulletin Advertising: We have one space available for advertising in our Bulletin. Please contact the Church Office at 322-2282 if you are interested in having your business advertised in our Bulletin. $ 70.00/6Months, $ 120.00/1 Year. Ø Recruiting New Parish Council Members: Are you interested in joining and helping the Parish Council Team? If so, please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church lobby. Bingo Sessions: Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions, which will be held at Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East on Friday, August 9th, 2002 at 12:30, 6:30 and 9:30PM. Please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous @ 326-8080 for more information.   Meetings: Altar Servers, Group 1 (Grade 5 - Up): Friday, August 9, 2002 at 4:30PM. Altar Servers, Group 2 (Grade 4 - Under): Wednesday, August 7, 2002 at 4:30PM. Youth Group: Meeting: Tuesday August 6, 2002 at 4:30PM. . Congratulations to Jimmy George who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in ST. Anthony's Parish on Sunday, July 21st, 2002. Also congratulations to Rebecca Lynn Doher who was baptized and confirmed in our Parish on Sunday, July 28th, 2002. May God bless them both and keep them happy and healthy. Scouts About Day Camp: located at Camp Cedarwin for ages 5-10, starting July 29 to August 2nd and August 5th to August 9th, 2002. Everyone is welcome to join the adventure. Boys and girls ages 5-10. Fee: $ 100.00. Program time: 9-4PM. Arrival 8:30AM. Departure 4:30PM. Please indicate on your registration form if additional care is required. Participants to provide a bag lunch. Register online or for more information, call Kevin @ 966-0480 or DJ @ 355-7441. You can also visit our website: www.trishores-scouts.on.ca. The London Diocesan Shrine in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary welcomes you at its location at St. Patrick's Church, 5773 10th Line Raleigh, near Merlin, Ontario. Pilgrimage dates are scheduled for August 13 - 22 (ten consecutive days). The day begins at 11:00AM with the celebration of Holy Mass followed by prayers for the sick, lunch, Rosary procession with a Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Benediction. It ends around 3:00PM. Please bring a lawn chair and your own lunch as nothing is sold at the Shrine. For further information, please contact Fr. Michael Dwyer at (519) 689-7760. Everyone welcome to Catholic life's Summer event on Saturday August 10th at Holy Name of Mary Parish in St. Mary's, Ontario. The day begins at 1:30PM with a farm tour, followed by Mass at 5:00PM, a fundraising barbecue at 6:00PM and a humorous presentation by John Field on "The Lighter side of Farming" at 7:30PM. For more information, contact the CRLC Office at (519) 683-1008. The Transfiguration of Jesus August The Divinity of Christ was made manifest to Sts. Peter, James, and John when Jesus appeared before them on Mount Tabor and his face shone radiantly. His appearance before his apostles was a confirmation to them of his relation to the Church and his relation to the Church and his role as the Son of God. A feast in honor of the Transfiguration has been celebrated in the Christian Churches of the East since the fifth century. In the Middle Ages, as interest grew in the Holy Land and the various sites connected with the life of Jesus, this feast was established in the western Roman Empire. Lord Jesus Christ through your Transfiguration on the mount, strengthen our hearts lest they be broken by the scandal of the Cross. Enlightened by your grace, may we share in the brightness of your glory.

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