- Readings: 1 Thessalonians, 5:1-11
-
- Gospel: Luke, 16: 19-31 (English & Lebanese):
At the end of this period of remembrance, we remember all the
Faithful departed during this week. St. Paul unveils to us in
his letter to the Thessalonians, the secret of salvation. He
insists on being alert and faithful. He reminds us of God's words
and the secret of his mission and preaching saying: "You
are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief."
-
- Being rich is not an obstacle to enter the kingdom, being
poor is not a symbol of Christians, but being attached to the
richness to the point where it dominates our hearts instead of
a brother in humanity and God; that is the problem. Death is
the fruit of the sin and its consequences "Everyone was
condemned to die." The difference is vast between one who
dies prepared with the Reconciliation and Communion and one who
dies suddenly in the state of mortal sin.
-
- The Church prays today so God, the just and fair judge,
would have mercy on all its children. The Church Tradition puts
before our eyes the scene of Lazarus and the rich man so the
light will be our guide on the way, and the nourishment t our
souls and the warning for those who are not ready. Let us be
ready to win the battle of life and death. Let us pray for those
who were gone before us so the Cross of Jesus be their rod and
staff.
- Amen.
Last Week's Collection: $ 2,425.00
- Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May
God bless you and your families.
Masses &Celebrations during the
Week:
- Sun. Feb. 3rd
10:00AM
Youssef Challita Saad & Wife & Son Sarkis (Family)
12:00PM
Tom Badaoui (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. Feb. 4th
6:00PM
Alia Raheb (Mrs. Betty Najem)
Tue. Feb. 5th
6:00PM
Ncoula Kaysar Yacoub & Wife & Son Youssef (Boula &
Alice Boutros)
Wed. Feb. 6th
6:00PM
Isabelle Andary (Sadie Jabbour)
Thu. Feb. 7th
8:30AM
Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid)
9:00AM
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day
9:05AM
Mother Mary's Prayers
10:00AM
St. Charbel's Prayers
10:30AM
Sacred Hearts Prayers
11:00AM
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour
12:00PM
Blessing & Conclusion of the day.
Fri. Feb. 8th
6:00PM
Antonios & Frangie Jraige (Sarkis Kantarjian & Family)
-
Sun. Feb. 10th
10:00AM
Youssef Nehmetallah & Wife & Daughter (Sarkis Nehmetallah)
12:00PM
Tannous Salim Nohra (6 Mths. Mem. Mass) (Family)
-
|
Leamington
Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for
each other.
This
week we pray for |
- United Pentecostal Church
|
-
- St. Anthony's Souvenirs Shop is now open. Items available:
- The Shepherd's Voice @ $ 55.00
- T-Shirts & Hats @ $ 10.00 each.
- St. Anthony's Life Booklet @ $ 5.00
- 2002 ST. Joseph's Calendars @ $5.00
- 2002 Lebanese Panorama Calendars @ $ 6.00
- Views from Lebanon
CD @ $ 25.00
- St. Anthony's Parish Logo @ $1.00
- All these items will be available upon request at the Secretary's
Office. Thank you in advance for your support.
Father Elie will be away on a Retreat in Montreal starting
Monday, February 4th, 2002 until the 10th. The Masses will be
celebrated by Rev. Father Charles from St. Michael's during the
week and Rev. Ziad Antoun on Sunday.
World Youth Day Cross Celebrations at Cardinal Carter Catholic
Secondary School will take place on Monday, February 11th,
2002. Two prayer services will be held in the School Auditorium.
The first will be at 8:30AM and the second at 10:00AM. Everyone
is invited to welcome the Cross into the town of Leamington.
We received the Masses and Donations in memory of Michael
Gebriel. We thank you for your generosity. May God rest his
soul in peace and grant consolation for his family.
- Sacraments:
|
|
First Communion Sessions will take place on Friday,
February 8th, 2002 from 6:30 to 8:00PM. Bring your book "Called
to his supper".
-
- All the Couples who got married in St. Anthony's Parish
this past year are invited to attend St. Valentine's Celebration
which will take place on Sunday, February 17, 2002 at 12:00Noon.
Also all the couples celebrating their silver, Gold or Diamond
Anniversaries, please register your names on the sheet provided.
Thank you.
|
- Meetings:
|
- Youth Group Meeting: Thursday, February 7th , 2002
@ 7:30PM
-
- Altar Servers: Wednesday, February 6th, 2002 @ 4:30PM.
Easter Play Practice: Friday, February 8th, 2002 at 7:00PM.
|
Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School is having an
information Night for Grade 8 students, on Thursday February
7th, 2002 at 7:00PM at Cardinal Carter Auditorium. All parents
of Grade 8 Students are welcome.
The Pilgrim Cross: On Sunday, February 10, 2002 at 3:00PM,
the pilgrim Cross will be welcomed at Assumption Church, Windsor.
We invite you to join us in PRAYER BEFORE THE CROSS. 3:00PM:
Welcome of the Cross, Evening Prayer and Veneration of the Cross.
4:30PM: Penance Service with Reconciliation. 6:00PM: Stations
of the Cross. 7:30PM: Mass (Bishop Grecco presiding). 9:00PM:
Celebration of the Triumph of the Cross. 10:00PM: Silent Vigil
before the Cross. Midnight: Departure of the Pilgrim Cross.
We have a mission: St. Joseph's Church in River Canard
will be hosting an Gospel Presentation by the musicians and singers
of Music Express. This inspirational Gospel show will help to
raise funds for the restoration of St. Joseph's Historic Church.
Bring your family and tell your friends! This incredible concert
promises to be spectacular in its presentation and Spiritual
Message and it will take place on Sunday, February 24, 2002 at
3:00PM. General Admission Tickets: $10.00. Tickets can be purchased
at the Church following every Mass or call the Parish Office.
Congratulations to Jonathan Tannous who received the Sacraments
of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday,
February 2nd, 2002. May God bless his with his family and give
him a long and happy life.
- Prayer of ST. Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is discord, unity;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is error, truth;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is sadness, joy; where there is darkness, light.
Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled
as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved
as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning
that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to
eternal life.
-
- Amen.
|
