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July 28, 2002

TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Readings: Ephesians 2:13-17 Gospel: Luke, 4:14-21 (English & Lebanese): Jesus lived in Nazareth for thirty years, "He grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him." Jesus was known from everyone close to Him: the people of His town and His relatives whom He shared with their joy and their sorrow. He was with them during times of hardship and grief. He was with them, from them and for them. They were used to see him in the synagogues, especially on the Sabbath when he used to come as a faithful to participate in prayer and to listen to the word of God with all the faithful of Nazareth. There is no doubt that the people of Nazareth recognized his talents. Jesus came from a modest family. He was the only child of a woman who became a widow very early in her life, even though Jesus learned the faith from the teachers in his town. He became capable of explaining the Word of God. Young men from other towns became his disciples; they called him Teacher. The people of Nazareth were the first ones to be amazed by Jesus. They hoped in him to show the true identity of their town, which was famous by "nothing good comes from it." The main worry of the people of Nazareth was to provide a living not the to live according to God's laws. For this reason, they expected a lot from Jesus specially his friends and relatives. What was the image they had of this hopeful man? What was the dream they hoped to become true in their town of bad reputation? Last Week's Collection: $ 1,709.00 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. July 28th 9:00AM Milani Abraham (Family) 11:00AM Wajih Elias & Grandson Jimmy (Family) 2:00PM Baptism: Rebecca Lynn Doher Mon. July 29th 7:00PM For all our Christian Youth. Tue. July 30th 8:30AM Alia Raheb (Mr. & Mrs. Khairalla Kantati) Wed. July 31st 8:00AM Mother Mary's Prayers (At Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine) 8:45AM Blessing with Mother Mary's Icon. 7:00PM For all our Christian Youth. Thu. Aug. 1st 6:15PM St. Charbel's Prayers 7:00PM Mirchid Youssef (Mrs. Linda Tannous) Fri. Aug. 2nd 8:15AM Sacred Heart Prayers 8:30AM Marcia Parent (Bakhos Boutros) Sun. Aug. 4th 9:00AM Badiha Iskandar George (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family) 11:00AM Boula Mikhail (3 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family) 1:00PM Baptism: Aidan Wigle

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

WYD Guests from Lebanon: We would like to welcome all the Youth coming from Lebanon to participate in WYD in Toronto and visit our Parish. May God bless them all and give them all the health and strength to use this experience for the good of the Church and our beloved country. For information on the meals prepared or arranged for the Lebanese Youth Group, please call the responsible Mrs. Mary Raffoul @ 326-7444. Thank you. 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: All meetings will be cancelled for this week. All groups will resume their activities as usual next week. All are welcome. Scouts About Day Camp: located at Camp Cedarwin for ages 5-10, starting July 29 to August 2nd and August 5th to August 9th, 2002. Everyone is welcome to join the adventure. Boys and girls ages 5-10. Fee: $ 100.00. Program time: 9-4PM. Arrival 8:30AM. Departure 4:30PM. Please indicate on your registration form if additional care is required. Participants to provide a bag lunch. Register online or for more information, call Kevin @ 966-0480 or DJ @ 355-7441. You can also visit our website: www.trishores-scouts.on.ca The 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 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. Everyone welcome to Catholic life's Summer event on Saturday August 10th at Holy Name of Mary Parish in St. Mary's, Ontario. The day begins at 1:30PM with a farm tour, followed by Mass at 5:00PM, a fundraising barbecue at 6:00PM and a humorous presentation by John Field on "The Lighter side of Farming" at 7:30PM. For more information, contact the CRLC Office at (519) 683-1008. Prayer of Youth Lord, our God and loving Father, Grant us a deeper insight Into the meaning of the Cross of Your Son, Jesus. We contemplate the Cross, as did Mary. The Mother of the Lord, John the faithful witness, Stephen the first martyr, and so many others. May we see the glory of your Son shining from the cross; The glory of a love that is faithful to the end. Grant us a share in the experience of the first disciples, The saints, mystics, and martyrs who forgave their enemies And offered their lives for their faith.

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