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January 13, 2002
FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
- Readings: Galatians, 1:11-17
- Gospel: John, 1: 29-42 (English & Lebanese):
This Sunday is a confirmation that "We are all children of God in Jesus" John the Baptist had a preparatory role, which differs between the Baptism of water and the Baptism of water and Spirit. He witnessed and said: "I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God."- John unveils to us the secret identity of Jesus, the Son of the Lord, the One who takes away the sin of the world; Jesus is a friend, God's Son, prince of peace, the faithful servant and the true witness; John was an echo to the eternal word of God.
- All those who came before the Son were an image of Him. The crucified Messiah took away our pain and he was taken like a lamb to be sacrificed so we could have the true light where the sun of salvation never sets. This operation of Baptism happened between two covenants, which gave the mission to Jesus' disciples.
- Do we allow people to see God's Spirit in us? When we face life's heartaches do we lose hope or do we know how to give in to Jesus' inspiration and hope. Are we really witnesses, guides, and lights in the society where we live? We should plant and water, and God will make the harvest grow and be plentiful.
Last Week's Collection: $ 1,598.00- Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
Masses &Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. Jan. 13th
10:00AM
Mirchid Youssef (6 Mths. Mem.) (Family)
12:00PM
Elias Mikhail (1 Yr. Mem.) (Joe Mikhail & Family)
Mon. Jan. 14th
5:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers
6:00PM
Agop Agopian (Sarkis Agopian & Family)
Tue. Jan. 15th
5:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers
6:00PM
Tom Badaoui (Daoud Nohra)
Wed. Jan. 16th
5:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers
5:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers
6:00PM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Marie Youssef & Family)
Thu. Jan. 17th
5:30PM
St. Charbel's Prayers
6:00PM
Antonios Khalil Abraham (Family)
Fri. Jan. 18th
5:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers
6:00PM
Antonios Tannous & Antonios & Frangie Jraige & Antoune Nohra (Hanne Tannous & Family)
Sun. Jan. 20th
10:00AM
Sarkis Boutros & Deceased Family Members (Family)
12:00PM
Antonios Tannous (6 Mths. Mem.) (Family)
Let us celebrate the Feast of St. Anthony, our Parish Patron Saint by a Mass celebrated by Rev. Father Al Williams who will bless the New Podiums. The Mass will be followed by a reception in the Church Hall. Everyone is welcome.
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for
First Baptist Church - The Shepherd's Voice is a valuable document about His Eminence Cardinal Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir's visit to North America and it is available at St. Anthony's Parish for the price of $55.00 each. Please contact the Church at 322-2282 to reserve your copy.
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.
Meetings: Youth Group: Thursday, January 17, 2002 @ 7:00PM
Altar Servers: Wednesday, January 16, 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.
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, January 23rd, 2002 at 12:30 & 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.
Kindergarten Registration: Junior Kindergarten Registration for École St. Michel, Leamington will take place during the week of January 21st to the 25th, 2002. If you would like your child to receive a French Language education, please contact the principal at 326-6125. Parents should bring the child's proof of age i.e. Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate and Health Card. Both, the Junior Kindergarten and the Senior Kindergarten programs at St. Michel School are FULL DAY / EVERY DAY Programs.
St. Anthony's Day Celebration will take place in St. Charbel's Parish in Windsor on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 starting with the Mass at 6:00PM, followed by a presentation given by Rev. Father Michel Rouhana, O. A. M. about the Maronite Issues and Missions. All are welcome.
We would like to congratulate the Antonin Order on the Feast of St. Anthony, especially St. Charbel's Parish in Windsor. May God bless them and give them the strength to continue their mission following the footsteps of St. Anthony.
Congratulations to Gabriel Ibrahim who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish on Sunday, January 6, 2002. May God bless him and give him a long and happy life with his family.
Prayer
Strengthen and prepare my soul, good Jesus, and help me do something for you.
For no one could possibly receive as much as I have and give nothing in return.
Whatever it takes, Lord, may I not come before you with empty hands, since we are rewarded according to our deeds.
Here is my life, my honor, my will; I give all to you. Do with me what you will. I can do little, but approaching you I can do all things, if you do not leave me.Amen.
St. Therese of Avila.
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