- Readings: 1Timothy, 4:6-16
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- Gospel: Luke, 12: 42-48 (English & Lebanese):
At the end of the Epiphany Season, the Church celebrates the
Memory of those who have the most important influence on us,
by transferring to us the faith and Christian education. Those
bishops and priests whom God addressed when talking about the
faithful servant, responsible for his house; St. Paul explains
to the priests: "Set the believers an example in speech
and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity; so they could learn
and be enlightened and be honest." The priest should also
know that "From whom much has been given, much will be required."
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- The most important virtue in the servant of the kingdom is
to avoid accumulating the earth's good for himself, like the
rich man who used his master's trust in him to give a stone to
someone asking for bread, a serpent for that asking for a fish
and a scorpion instead of an egg. St. Paul reminds us that the
wise altar server knows that the best service consists on preaching
the Word of God, feeding his bread to hungry souls and returning
the lost sheep safely to the stable.
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- His service is a grace not a merit; for these intentions
we pray today with all the parishioners for the eternal rest
of departed priests who served the Holy Altar without forgetting
those alive who serve the altar specially the current pastor
so he could live like the apostles faithfully, with sacrifice
and generosity. We also pray that God will always give us in
St. Anthony's Parish holy priests. Amen.
Last Week's Collection: $ 5,493.94
- Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May
God bless you and your families.
- Masses &Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. Jan. 20th
10:00AM
Sarkis Boutros & Deceased Family Members (Family)
12:00PM
Antonios Tannous(6 Mths. Mem.) (Family)
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Mon. Jan. 21st
6:00PM
Badiha Tannous Zakaria (Hasna Ibrahim)
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Tue. Jan. 22nd
6:00PM
Sarkis Jabbour (Sarkis & Laura Tannous)
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Wed. Jan. 23rd
5:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers
6:00PM
Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid)
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Thu. Jan. 24th
5:30PM
St. Charbel's Prayers
6:00PM
Youssef Saleh Abbas & Wife & Children & Parents &
Brothers & Sisters (Sadie Jraige)
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Fri. Jan. 25th
5:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers
6:00PM
George & Bassam Obeid (Marie Obeid)
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Sun. Jan. 27th
10:00AM
Yourssef Jraige & His Parents & Brothers (Sadie Jraige)
12:00PM
Younan Younan & Daughter Claudette Raffoul & Taleb &
Rosa Nasr (Lisa Younan)
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Leamington
Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for
each other.
This
week we pray for |
- Full Gospel Tabernacle
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- We would like to thank Rev. Father Al Williams who
donated two podiums in memory of his parents Abraham & Sarah
Williams. We thank Rev. Williams and we ask the Lord to bless
him through the intercession of St. Anthony and rest the soul
of his parents in peace.
We would like to than also those who donated a new stove and
a coffee maker for the Rectory. May God bless them with their
families and reward their kindness and generosity with his love
and grace.
We would like to thank all the ladies who helped preparing
for St. Anthony's Feast by baking the sweets or any other
help. May God bless them with their families and give them the
health and strength to continue to help their parish.
Unity Week: The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
on Sunday, January 20th, and extends to January 27th, 2002. A
Community Prayer will take place at the Portuguese Community
Club on Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 7:00PM. All are welcome.
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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
Meetings:
Finance
Committee Meeting: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 @ 7:00PM
Altar Servers: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 @ 4:30PM.
Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Session,
which will be held at Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East,
Wednesday, 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.
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.
King's College Religious Life Lecture Series presents Robert
Ventresca, PhD. Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 7:30PM at the
King's College Student Lounge. Topic: Crucifix in the Classroom?
The Meaning of Catholic Education in the 21st Century. In the
face of a changing society, how can Catholic Schools remain true
to their mission while welcoming students and educators of diverse
ethnic religious backgrounds? Just what is that mission? To love
one another is the essence of the Christian Mission. Catholic
schools are called to put Christ's "New Commandment"
into practice. All welcome. Free admission.
Congratulations to Mr. Nehmetallah & Mrs. Therese Nehmetallah
on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. May God bless them and
give them the health and strength to celebrate many years of
happiness together.
Prayer for the Unity
- Gracious God,
You are ever faithfully and you are ever true,
You direct our paths and you guide our ways.
As you call us forth to be one,
We ask you to open up our minds and our hearts,
To welcome with joy all that you have in store.
May we experience deeper clarity
Of the mission you have for us one heart and one soul.
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