- Readings: Titus, 2:11, 3-7
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- Gospel: Luke, 3: 15-22 (English & Lebanese)
Today, we renew our faith on the feast of the Epiphany of the
Lord. He was manifested in the River Jordan in the Holy Trinity
and the fire that we received because he gave us life with his
birth.
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- We see St. Paul today, focusing on the Lord's Passion for
our salvation. He gave us the Spirit where we became heirs of
the Kingdom. Even if we drowned or fell in this world's murky
water we don't stay in it. Whoever sleeps on the floor, will
never fall from the bed.
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- Today's feast is the feast of salvation, the feast of New
Life that reached the glory by the Birth, Passion, and Resurrection
of Jesus. This is the feast of the Church, where no celebration
compares to that of Eucharist which is the Sacrament of Christ
with the Father and the Spirit, The Church invites us today to
be happy for the Baptism of the Lord is our repentance with John
and Christ who is with us.
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- The Baptism of the Spirit realized the dream. Our Christ
is not alone on earth; he is accompanied by the Spirit and backed
by the Father, and present in the Human history in a sensible
way. Let our answer to the Father today, be similar to Jesus'
answer who said when on the Cross: "Father, in your hand
I put my soul" This way God will appear in our lives; by
accepting Jesus as our brother, we will be reborn in the Spirit
and walk the way of Saints. We will bring the Good News, the
light of the world and true witness to those who hunger for God.
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Last Week's Collection: $ 3,342.00
- Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May
God bless you and your families.
- Masses &Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. Jan. 6th
10:00AM
Michael Obeid & Wife & Sons Youssef & Sarkis &
Grandson Michael
(Bakhos Obeid & Family)
12:00PM
Antonios Tannous (Sarkis & Laura Tannous)
Mon. Jan. 7th
5:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers
6:00PM
Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Max Jacobs & Family)
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Tue. Jan. 8th
5:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers
6:00PM
Wajih Elias & Grandson Jimmy (Mr. & Mrs. Bakhos Youssef)
Wed. Jan. 9th
5:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers
5:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers
6:00PM
Assad Raffoul & Wife Maria & Izma & Maouni Jraiche
(Paul & Adele Thomas)
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Thu. Jan. 10th
5:00PM
St. Charbel's Prayers
5:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers
6:00PM
Haifa Elias (Mr. & Mrs. Boutros Obeid)
Fri. Jan. 11th
5:00PM
Sacred Heart Prayers
5:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers
6:00PM
Michael Boutros (Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis Nohra)
Sun. Jan. 13th
10:00AM
Mirchid Youssef (6 Mths. Mem.) (Family)
12:00PM
Elias Mikhail (1 Yr. Mem.) (Family)
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Leamington
Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for
each other.
This
week we pray for |
- Faith Mennonite Church
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- Sacraments:
- First Communion Session will start the second half of the month
of January. More information will follow.
- All couples planning on getting married in St. Anthony's Parish
have to book the Church 6 months prior to the wedding date. Also
all the couples are asked to attend Marriage Preparation Course.
We will inform you about the date and place.
Dance: All Children grade 5 - 8 are invited to a Dance
on Friday, January 11, 2002 from 7:00 to 11 PM. $ 4.00 each.
Come out and have some fun at St. Anthony's Parish .
Meetings: -Youth Group: Thursday, January 10, 2002 @ 7:00PM
-Altar Servers: Wednesday, January 9, 2002 @ 4:30PM.
St. Anthony's Novena will start on Monday, January 7th,
2002 at 5:30PM. Everyone is welcome to attend and pray for our
Parish Patron Saint.
We received the Masses and donations in memory of Tom Badaoui.
We thank you for your kindness and generosity and we ask the
Lord to rest his soul in peace.
Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Session,
which will be held at Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East,
Tuesday, January 15th, 2002 at 12:30PM & 6:30PM. Please call
Mrs. Gladys Tannous @ 326-8080 for more information.
Arabic Speaking Play: We need 20 Arabic speaking adults
to participate in the Lord's Passion and Easter Play. If interested,
please contact Daoud Nohra @ 326-3997 or Nicholas El-Kada @ 322-2282
or register your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
And when alone assure them of the support of their families and
those who care for them. Amen.
You are invited to support a fund raising dinner and dance
for "Hearts together for Haiti" on Friday, January
25th, 2002 beginning at 6:30PM at the Fogolar Furlan Club. This
event is being planned by Our Lady of Perpetual Parish and 100
% of the proceeds will go to continue the work that is being
done by Fr. John Duarte and those who have volunteered to go
with him to Haiti in March. A great dinner - dancing - prizes
and lots more! For tickets or info, please call Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Parish at 966-1953.
Elf Center: This is a place where parents or caregivers
can come with their children for: fun, stories, songs, games,
art activities, and snacks. A free program led by an Early Childhood
Educator who works with parents to prepare a child for success.
Talk about child rearing, making new friends. Open Monday through
Thursday, 8:30 to 11:30AM. Stop in anytime. To hear and see more
please join us at: Leamington Child Care Center, 10 Wilkinson
Dr., (326-3703)
Catholic Men's Fellowship Breakfast: On the last Saturday
of each month, Catholic Men from all over Essex County gather
together to pray and to encourage one another in their Christian
walk. Breakfast is at 8:30AM at Roseland Golf & Curling Club.
All men are welcome to attend. For more information, contact:
Greg Mailloux at 254-9137.
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- Epiphany of the Lord
January
The word Epiphany is from Greek word meaning 'appearance or manifestation.'
Until the 4th century, the Church celebrated three principal
feasts: Epiphany, Easter, and Pentecost.
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- In the Eastern Church, Epiphany commemorated three events:
The Birth of Jesus, his Baptism and the wedding at Cana. However,
from 376 , the Western Church has reserved December 25 for the
celebration of his birth, while at Epiphany, the emphasis is
on the visit of the Magi, which represents God's self-revelation
to non-Jewish nations.
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- The expectation of Isaiah, that foreign nations would be
drawn to the spiritual light of Jerusalem, is fulfilled when
travelers from the East arrive at the court of King Herod seeking
"the child who has been born king of the Jews." The
foreign visitors are called "wise men." They have journeyed
a great distance to seek the newborn king. In contrast, Herod,
who lives only a few miles down the road from Bethlehem, has
to consult the chief priests and scribes to find out what is
happening in his own territory.
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- A popular axiom says: "Wise men and women will seek
him." Today we no longer need to travel far to find Jesus:
he is present among us. Receive him with joy.
- Praise
- O wondrous and eternal light,
Immortal Son of splendor bright,
O fountain of God's love and grace,
True brightness of the Father's face.
- O Word of God in human flesh,
Our victory over sin and death,
God's holy love revealed in time,
In our adoption most sublime.
- Now as the sun gives birth to day
The deeds of darkness flee away;
The earth declares your praise,
O Lord and sings anew in one accord.
To you, O Son, all glory be,
For this your great Epiphany,
Whom with the Father
We adore with Spirit blest forevermore.
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