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July 21, 2002

NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Readings: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-107 Gospel: Matthew 12:24-32 (English & Lebanese) When we look into the history of our world and its present state, we feel sadness and anxiety, especially these days where everyone knows all that is happening on this earth such as crimes, disasters, grief, and unfairness to the poor and weak. The worst part is that the man who practiced his criminal act against his fellow man is still going on with his barbaric deeds. It seems like this won't change in the near future. In a world such as ours, it looks like a simple thing to preach about the heavenly kingdom, life with Christ and to speak about the Spirit of God in mankind and in the world. Indeed, religion was accused of being the opium of people. The faithful has to work on feeding the hungry and defend peace and justice before proclaiming the kingdom of God. Today, after understanding the greatness of the task we are asked to complete, we cannot lose hope in the possibility of doing anything in this scary world. Today, on St. Charbel's feast we ask ourselves who was this saint who refused to see his mother? Is he an undutiful son? Is he a man who knows what he wants? Is he a man who does not consider other people's feelings? Is he a man with no feelings? Did he leave the world because out of fear? St. Charbel asks us many questions today. Do we know how to liberate ourselves from everything because of our faith and beliefs? Aren't we all invited to this kind of heroism and sanctity? Last Week's Collection: $ 4,253.06 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. July 21st 9:00AM Sarkis Boutros (Majdeline Boutros & Family) 11:00AM Antonios Tannous (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family) 1:00PM Baptism: Jimmy George Mon. July 22nd 8:30AM Frangie Jraige (Joe Badour & Family) Tue. July 23rd 8:30AM Louie Mikhail (Mr. & Mrs. Paul George) Wed. July 24th 6:30PM Mother Mary's Prayers 7:00PM Adele Laba (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family) Thu. July 25th 8:15AM St. Charbel's Prayers 8:30AM Antonios Bakhos Nohra (Joe Boutros & Family) Fri. July 26th 8:15AM Sacred Heart Prayers 8:30AM Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family) Sun. July 28th 9:00AM Milani Abraham (Family) 11:00AM Wajih Elias & Grandson Jimmy (Family) 1:00PM Baptism: Rebecca Doher

Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Full Gospel Tabernacle

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. 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 one space 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. Bingo Sessions: Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions, which will be held at Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East on Friday, 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 26, 2002 at 4:30PM. Altar Servers, Group 2 (Grade 4 - Under): Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at 4:30PM. Youth Group: Meeting: Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 7:00PM. Sts. Joachim & Ann July 26 Ancient Christian tradition records the names of Sts. Joachim and Ann as the parents of Mary, the mother of Jesus. They were both members of the tribe of Judah of the house of David. According to tradition, Joachim and Ann came to Jerusalem from Galilee. Over the centuries, they have been honored, especially in the East, at all the great Churches and shrines built in memory of them. Historically and biblically, not much is known of Joachim and Ann, except that they are the parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus. By their fruits we know how people lived, Jesus taught. The Church recognizes the grandparents of Jesus as models of family virtue and faith, which they transmitted to their offspring. O good St. Ann, Mother of Mary, Grandmother of Jesus, intercede before God for our families and their children. May one generation hand on to another faith in God's promise and trust that he will do great things for those who reverence his name.

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