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July 14, 2002

EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Readings: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 Gospel: Matthew 12:14-21 (English & Lebanese): The Pharisees went out and conspired against him. Meanwhile Jesus left there and healed all the sick people ordering them not to make him known. This new law of Jesus contrasts the law of "eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth," a reaction with a reaction. Jesus faces the refusal with healing and mercy. He benefits from the opportunity to help others. Jesus is recreating the universe with his new law by "departing" like the oceans create the earth by departing. Jesus teaches us the art of dealing with the hardship and negativity of this world by being like him when he was persecuted by the Pharisees who refused the grace of the Lord. Jesus faces but with a new language filled with mercy and love for his creation. He doesn't talk to them the same language they talk: refusal and hostility. He has mercy on everyone directly. He gave the Pharisees indirectly the grace and the chance to see the prophecy being realized in front of their doubting eyes. We are asked to bring forth the mission of Jesus to all mankind without letting the circumstances overtake us. Let us be apostles at all times. When we received the Holy Spirit we got invited to be apostles to all mankind carrying the hope to the broken and depressed hearts. Last Week's Collection: $ 3,561.00 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. July 14th 9:00AM Antonios & Maryin Najem & Rangi & Yacoub Khalife (Abdallah Khalife & Family) 11:00AM Mirchid Youssef (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family) Mon. July 15th 8:30AM Sarkis Boutros (Mrs. Marzouka Youssef) Tue. July 16th 8:30AM Michael Gebrael (Paul & Norma Georges) Wed. July 17th 8:00AM Mother Mary's Prayers 8:30AM All Forgotten Souls (Donated) Thu. July 18th 8:15AM St. Charbel's Prayers 8:30AM Tarek & Salime Salmou, Dakou, Nafsou, Youssef Families (Donated) Fri. July 19th 8:15AM Sacred Heart Prayers 8:30AM Haifa Elias (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Jacobs) Sun. July 20th 9:00AM Sarkis Boutros (Majdeline Boutros & Family) 11:00AM Antonios Tannous (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family) 1:00PM Baptism: Jimmy George

Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Faith Baptist Church

WYD Guests from Lebanon: A group of Lebanese Youth is planning to attend the WYD in Toronto. They would like to visit our Parish. The group of 175 will arrive on the 29th of July until August 1st, 2002. We welcome the Lebanese Youth in ST. Anthony's Parish. During the month of July we celebrate the feasts of St. Charbel, St. Elias , St. Nohra & St. Anne. We ask these saints to intercede before God for our families and us in times of need. Building Fund: St. Anthony's Parish has a bank account specially opened for Building Fund. If you wish to make a donation please go to TD Bank and ask to deposit it into ST. Anthony's Building Fund (Br. 2808, acct. # 302528). Thank you all for your generosity and kindness. Bulletin Advertising: We have two spaces available for advertising in our Bulletin. Please contact the Church Office at 322-2282 if you are interested in having your business advertised in our Bulletin. $ 70.00/6Months, $ 120.00/1 Year. Recruiting New Parish Council Members: Are you interested in joining and helping the Parish Council Team? If so, please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church lobby. South Essex Adult Learning Center is a privately operated organization. It is an Official provider of Red Cross Courses and official testing site to receive a pleasure craft operator card. Everyone and their ideas are welcome. The center is located at 60 Oak St. East, Leamington, Ontario. Phone # 325-0886. Email: daher@mnsi.net Bingo Sessions: Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions, which will be held at Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East on Monday July 15th, 2002 at 12:30 and 6:30PM, August 9th, 2002 at 12:30, 6:30 and 9:30PM. Please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous @ 326-8080 for more information. Meetings: Altar Servers, Group 1 (Grade 5 - Up): Friday, July 19, 2002 at 4:30PM. Altar Servers, Group 2 (Grade 4 - Under): Wednesday, July 18, 2002 at 4:30PM. Youth Group: Meeting: Thursday, July 18, 2002 at 7:00PM. St. Charbel's Festival July 19, 20 & 21, 2002. Schedule for Masses: Friday July 19 at 6:00PM, Saturday July 20 at 6:00PM, Sunday July 21 at 11:00AM and 5:00PM. Live Band and DJ. Tasty Food, Fun for everyone. Come out and celebrate. Fundraising Festival: John Field will be providing his famous sausage for a fundraising being held at Holy Name of Mary Church on Saturday, August 10th, 2002 in ST. Mary's, Ontario. Proceeds to the Farm Line, a confidential counseling and referral service for Ontario farmers and their families and to CRLC'S pastoral care pilot project. For more information, contact the Catholic Rural Life Office at (519) 683-1008. London Diocesan Shrine in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary welcomes you at its location at St. Patrick's Church, 5773 10th Line Raleigh, near Merlin, Ontario. Pilgrimage dates are scheduled for July 13, and 16 and for August 13 - 22 (ten consecutive days). The day begins at 11:00AM with the celebration of Holy Mass followed by prayers for the sick, lunch, Rosary procession with a Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and benediction. It ends around 3:00PM. Please bring a lawn chair and your own lunch as nothing is sold at the Shrine. For further information, please contact Fr. Michael Dwyer at 519-689-7760. Our Lady of Mount Carmel July 16 The Prophet Elijah ascended Mount Carmel to pray for the heavens to open when the country around him was dry and without water. Finally, he saw a small cloud coming in from the sea bearing life-giving rain. In the twelfth century, Christian hermits came to live and pray on this mountain. In their vision, the cloud was a symbol of Mary, the Mother of God, who brought life to a parched world. They honored her under the title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and later founded an order devoted to prayer under her patronage. Most beautiful Mother of God, Splendor of heaven, You bring fruitfulness to the earth and assist us in our needs. Star of the sea, show yourself a mother to me. Let the healing rain of your comfort fall gently upon me. Hear my voice when I call. Mother of God, I place my cause in your hands. Amen.

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