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August 25, 2002

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Readings: Romans 8:7-11 Gospel: John, 3:31-36 (English & Lebanese): He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth belongs to the earth, and of the earth he speaks; he who comes from heaven is above all. He bears witness to what he has seen and heard, yet no one receives his testimony; he who receives his testimony sets his seal to this, that God is true. For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for it is not by measure that he gives the Spirit; the Father loves the Son, and has given all things into his hand. He who believes in the Son has eternal life; he who does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God rests upon him. Last Week's Collection: $ 3656.00 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Aug. 25th 9:00AM Hanna Najeme & Wife & Daughter-in-law Maryim (Joe Najeme) 11:00AM Special Intentions Mon. Aug. 26th 8:30AM Hanna Sarkis & Wife & Deceased Children (Sadie Jabbour) Tue. Aug. 27th 8:30AM Fouad Azar (Camille Elters & Family) Wed. Aug. 28th 7:45AM Mother Mary's Prayers 8:30AM Louie Mikhail (Mr. & Mrs. Philip Youssef) Thu. Aug. 29th 8:00AM St. Charbel's Prayers 8:30AM Alia Sarkis (Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis Nohra) Fri. Aug. 30th 8:15AM Sacred Heart Prayers 8:30AM Adele Laba (Mr. Max Abraham) Sun. Sept. 1st 10:00AM Hanna Keirouz (youssef Kairouz & Family) 12:00PM All Martyrs of Hadchitt (Tony Hadchitti)

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

Right To Life: The Leamington Area Right to Life hosts their 16th annual 8km walkathon, Saturday October 19, 2002 9:30AM to 1:00PM. Registration is 9:30 - 10:00AM. For more information please call 326-7450. 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. 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 Monday, August 26th, 2002 at 12:30 and 6:30PM. Please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous @ 326-8080 for more information. Pig Roast: Friday August 30, 2002 at the Leamington Marina. 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for children age 8 and under. For tickets or more information please call 326-3111 or 326-4042. Congratulations to Josie Samantha Sleiman and Brooklyn Grace Hughes who received the Sacrament of Baptism and Confirmation at St. Anthony's Parish on Sunday, August 18, 2002. May God bless them both and keep them happy. Alter Servers: Please pick up your altar server schedule in the lobby today. Lebanese Classes: Classes will take place at St. Louis School Saturdays from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. All kids are encouraged to sign up in the lobby. Mass Schedule Change: Starting September masses will be held at 10:00AM and 12:00PM for fall and winter. Church Etiquette: Please Dress Appropriately for Mass. Please Do Not Park in the Fire Route. ST. MONICA August 27, 2002 The mother of St. Augustine, was born in Tagaste, North Africa, about 332. Married to a pagan, Patricius, she had three children, two sons and a daughter. Because she recognized his extraordinary gifts, she tried to give Augustine the best education possible. Above all, she wanted him to used his gifts for God and the Catholic faith. Through her efforts, Patricius was converted to Christianity in 370. He died one year later. Augustine disappointed her by choosing a life of pleasure, accepting the Manichaean heresy, and rejecting Christianity. Turning to God, Monica spent herself in earnest prayer for her wayward son. A priest whose advice she sought said to her, "It is not possible that the son of so many tears should perish." Monica followed her son to Rome in 383 and then to Milan in 386. There she learned he was converted to Christianity. She joined him in preparing for his baptism by St. Ambrose on Easter, 387. As they were returning to Africa, Monica fell mortally at the seaport of Ostia. Augustine tells of her moving words of farewell before she died. "Son, nothing in this world now makes me happy. All my hopes have been fulfilled. All I wished to live for was that I might see you a Catholic and a child of heaven. God has given me more: I see you ready to give up everything and become his servant." She died in 387

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