- Readings: Romans, 14:13-23
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- Gospel: John, 2: 1-12 (English & Lebanese)
This Sunday, we stand before the Sacrament of all Sacraments.
The Holy Spirit came upon the water; it became wine, just like
during the Mass: Wine to Blood, Bread to the Body of the Lord.
We are called to be transformed and become children of the Kingdom,
which is not about food or drink, it is about righteousness,
peace, joy in the Holy Spirit. It is about being far away from
division, handling our lives in a good manner, share in brotherhood.
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- We ought be aware that we are one body in Jesus Christ. Jesus
blessed the water transforming it to wine; here in the Holy Supper,
Jesus' blessing was bestowed upon love and marriage. Jesus is
our guarantee for our resurrection; at the end we will be transformed
to new persons; we will be born of water and spirit. Jesus' miracle
is a gradual inspiration to change our lives during the Lent
Season by prayers and sacrifices. We are called to deepen our
knowledge in Christ so we could reach to him.
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- Lent is the wedding or all faithful and abstinence is his
delicious table. The Lent Season is steadfast and generosity.
During this holy season we have to live in harmony, no quarrels,
no hatred so Lent won't be taken away from us. We could have
a holy Lent Season by following these four steps: 1st, ignoring
all bad habits, 2nd, being humble in our lives, 3rd, participate
in the Spiritual Retreats, 4th, do steadfast work and help those
less fortunate.
Last Week's Collection: $ 1,347.00
- Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May
God bless you and your families.
Masses &Celebrations during the
Week:
- Sun. Feb. 10th
10:00AM
Youssef Nehmetallah & Wife & Daughter (Sarkis Nehmetallah)
12:00PM
Tannous Salim Nohra (6 Mths. Mem.) (Family)
3:00PM
Khalil Nouhra (Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. Feb. 11th
9:00AM
Mirchid Youssef (Mr. Louie Raffoul)
6:00PM
Madem Youssef (Mr. & Mrs. Nohra Youssef)
Tue. Feb. 12th
6:00PM
All Forgotten Souls (Max Jacobs & Family)
Wed. Feb. 13th
5:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers
6:00PM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family)
Thu. Feb. 14th
5:30PM
St. Charbel's Prayers
6:00PM
Louie Thomas (Paul & Adele Thomas)
Fri. Feb. 15th
5:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers
6:00PM
Antoune Nohra (Lorraine Nohra)
6:30PM
Stations of the Cross
Sun. Feb. 17th
10:00AM
Youssef Saleh Abbas & Wife & Children & Parents &
Brothers & Sisters & Youssef Jraige (Sadie Jraige)
12:00PM
Valentine's Day Celebration
4:00PM
Baptism: Melissa Youssef
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Leamington
Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for
each other.
This
week we pray for |
- Faith Everlasting Congregation
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- 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.
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- We would like to thank Rev. Father Charles Zichella and
Rev. Father Ziad Antoun for being with us in St. Anthony's
Parish. May God bless them and keep them safe to continue their
mission with zeal and enthusiasm.
Ash Monday: Monday, February 11th, 2002 we celebrate the
opening of the Great Lent Season. The Mass will be celebrated
at 9:00AM & 6:00PM. Everyone is welcome to attend and remember
that we are dust and to dust we will return.
Stations of the Cross: will take place every Friday at
6:30PM. All are welcome.
St. Valentine's Celebration: On Sunday, February 17th,
2002 during the 12:00PM Mass, St. Anthony's Parish is having
a Celebration for all the couples who were married during 2001.
We also would like to celebrate with couples celebrating their
Silver (25) Gold (50) and Diamond (75) Anniversaries. Please
register your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
New Couples, please confirm your presence by calling 322-2282
between 8:00AM and 3:00PM.
Sacraments: First Communion Sessions will take place on
Tuesday, February 12th, 2002 from 6:30 to 8:00PM. Bring your
book "Called to His Supper"
- Meetings:
- Altar Servers Group 1 (Grade 5 - Up) Monday, February 11th,
2002 at 4:30PM
- Altar Servers Group 2 (Grade 4 - Under) Wednesday, February
13th, 2002 at 4:30PM.
- Youth Group Meeting: Thursday, February 14th, 2002 at 7:00PM.
- Easter Play Practice: Friday, February 15th, 2002 at 7:00PM.
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.
St. Valentine's Day Party at the Leamington Lebanese Club
on Saturday, February 16th, 2002 . Free Admission, Free Food
and free entertainment. All are welcome. Doors open at 7:00PM.
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.
King's College Religious Life Lecture Series presents Susan
Wilson, csj, and Joan Atkinson, csj, Wednesday, February
13, 2002 at 7:30PM at King's College Student Lounge. Topic: Children
and Systemic Justice. It is with concern about Socio-economic
trends and their impact on people living in economic poverty,
that the Sisters of ST. Joseph have opened an office for Children
and Systemic Justice. This talk will highlight various aspects
of the work of this office and why it is integral to the mission
of the Sisters of St. Joseph. All are welcome. Free admission.
Our Lady of Lourdes
February 11
The Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous from a cave
near Lourdes, France in 1858. From February 11 to July 16, the
young peasant Bernadette saw "the lady dressed in white"
about eighteen times. Mary told her to pray for sinners and to
have a Church built on that spot. When Bernadette asked her who
she was, she replied, "I am the Immaculate Conception."
Today the great Shrine of Lourdes is a sacred place where pilgrims
gather from the entire world for prayer, healing, and a renewal
of faith.
God of mercy, may the prayers of Mary help us to rise above our
human weakness.
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How did Saint Valentine's Day begin?
Valentine was a priest in Rome a long time ago. He was a very
good priest and many people liked him. Claudius, the Roman Emperor,
did not want young men to get married without his permission.
Young people wanted to get married. Valentine married them in
Secret.
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- When Claudius found out, he put him into prison. He killed
him on February 14. Two hundred years later, the Church made
February 14 a special day to remember Saint Valentine who became
the patron Saint of lovers. A different story is that February
14 is the day that birds choose their mates, so people also choose
the ones they love.
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- Prayer to keep a true Lent
Is this a fast to keep the larder lean and clean from fat or
veal and sheep? Is it to quit the dish of flesh, yet still to
fill the platter high with fish? Is it to fast an hour or ragged
to go, or show a down-cast look and sour? No: this is a fast
to dole thy sheaf of wheat and meat unto the hungry soul. It
is to fast from strife and old debate, and hate; to circumcise
thy life. To show a heart grief-Lent; to starve thy sin, not
bin; and that is to keep thy Lent.
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