- Readings: 1 Corinthians 2:6-11
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- Gospel: John 15:26, 16:4 (English & Lebanese):
When Jesus told his disciples that he would leave them soon to
return to his Father, sadness filled their hearts. Jesus' absence
from the soul will fill it with sadness and sorrow because Jesus
is the life, resurrection, happiness, and the light of the world.
Whoever loses Jesus will lose everything. Jesus felt bad, so
he promised to send them the Advocate, to purify their consciences
and fill them with grace. Jesus tells his disciples in today's
Gospel what is going to happen to them.
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- He reveals for the witnesses of truth that he wants to send
the Holy Spirit to be with them, because the Advocate testified
for him too. The Spirit is not a stranger from Jesus, he and
the Lord are one. Whatever the Father knows, the Spirit knows
it too. We desperately need the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of truth,
which is lost these days. The Spirit couldn't find a home for
himself in the hearts of many people whom their hearts were hardened
by selfishness and material pleasures.
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- We have to pray with the Church for the Spirit to come and
change the face of the earth, which won't change unless we answer
the Lord's call and carry Christ's Cross. By doing so, we deserve
his immortal glory.
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- With all the doubt and the fear, the early Christian gave
their necks and their bodies as generous sacrifices to prove
the truth of their beliefs. The Gospel teaches us that the road
to Christ is the small door and the rough road. Jesus promised
us that God is happy to give us the kingdom. Amen.
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Masses &Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. June 9th
10:00AM
Louie Thomas (Paul & Adele Thomas)
12:00PM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (2 Years Mem. Mass) (Family)
1:30PM
Baptism: Max Rahie
Mon. June 10th
5:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers
6:00PM
Adele Laba (Mr. & Mrs. Camille Elters)
Tue. June 11th
5:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers
6:00PM
Isabelle Andary (Mr. Jean Youssef)
Wed. June 12th
5:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers
6:00PM
Haifa Elias (Mr. & Mrs. Bakhos Boutros)
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Thu. June 13th
5:00PM
St. Charbel's Prayers
5:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers
6:00PM
Wadaa Sleiman (Abraham Andary & Family)
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Fri. June 14th
5:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers
6:00PM
Louie Mikhail & Brother Boula (Family)
Sun. June 16th
9:00AM
Father's Day: For the Intentions of All Fathers
11:00AM
Father's Day: For the Intentions of All Fathers
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- We would like to welcome back the Ladies Auxiliary
Group from their pilgrimage to St. Anne, Quebec. We also offer
our heartfelt prayers to God to bless Mrs. Josephine George
through the intercession of St. Anne and help her to a speedy
and full recovery. God bless you all.
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
Retirement and Farewell Open House: Bishop Sherlock has
retired and Bishop Grecco will be moving to the Archdiocese of
Toronto. An open house will be held on Wednesday, June 19th at
Atonement Parish Hall, Windsor at 12:30PM to 6:30PM. Light Refreshments
will be served. All are welcome.
Parish Council Members: Our Parish Council needs new members
on board. If you are interested, please register your names on
the sheet provided. Thank you.
Bingo Sessions: Please mark your calendars for our next
Bingo Sessions, which will be held at Leamington Bingo Country,
14 Mill St. East on Sunday June 9th, 2002 at 12:30, 3:15, and
6:30PM, and Tuesday July 2nd, 2002 at 12:30 and 6:30PM. Please
call Mrs. Gladys Tannous @ 326-8080 for more information.
Meetings:
- Altar Servers, Group 1 (Grade 5 - Up): Friday, June 14th,
2002 at 4:30PM.
Altar Servers, Group 2 (Grade 4 - Under): Wednesday, June 12th,
2002 at 4:30PM.
Youth Group Meeting: Thursday, June 13th, 2002 at 7:00PM.
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London Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary: The
London Diocesan Shrine in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary welcomes
you a its location at St. Patrick's Church, 5773 10th Line Raleigh,
near Merlin , Ontario. Pilgrimage dates are scheduled for July
2, 13 and 16 and for August 13 - 20 (Ten consecutive days).
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- 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 3:0PM. All are welcome to attend.
These are the accomplishments we have done thanks to your
generosity and kindness. May God bless you all.
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- Souvenir Display Shop
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$ 300 |
Sponsor Required |
- Outdoor Light Back Parking
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- Under Construction
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- $500.00 (Donated)
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- Outdoor Church Front Light
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Under Construction |
- Sponsor required
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- Entrance Landscaping
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- Under Construction
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- $500 Sponsor required
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Flowers |
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Donated |
- New Electrical Organ
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- (Sponsor required)
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Maronite Convention: This Convention will be held June
20 to 23, 2002 in Long Beach California, for all Maronite People
in and outside of Lebanon. For more information, please visit
our website at www.maronet.org. Plan to attend this convention
and meet with other people who share the same interests.
Ontario Provincial Convention: Calling all CWL Members!
Join us in London, Ontario for the 55th Annual Provincial Convention,
July 7-10, 2002 at the Hilton Hotel, 300 King St. Registration
$ 10.00/Day or $ 25.00/full convention. For further information
call (613) 527-5737.
St. Peter's 200th Anniversary: On July 7th, St. Peter's Church
Tilbury East will be celebrating its 200th Anniversary. There
will be a special Mass at 1:30PM with Archbishop MacDonald being
the main celebrant for this long awaited occasion. All are invited
to attend this Mass. Following the Mass there will be a barbeque
hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Tickets are available by contacting
Charlie Houle at 682-1536 or Dan Sullivan at 436-0493. Looking
forward to your attendance at this grand event.
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- St. Anthony of Padua
June 13
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- St. Anthony of Padua was born at Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195.
His surname comes from the Italian City where he lived the latter
part of his life. His parents were members of the Portuguese
nobility. His early education took place at the Cathedral at
Lisbon. At the age of fifteen, he joined the Regular Canons of
St. Augustine and was transferred to he monastery at Coimbra
two years later because of his friends' visits. At the monastery,
Anthony devoted himself to prayer and study and became a learned
scholar of the Bible.
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- Anthony was accepted to the Franciscans in 1221. Soon after
the set out to Morocco, he was forced to return to Europe because
of illness. On his return to home, a storm drove his ship to
the shores of Italy, where he would live for the rest of his
life. A gifted preacher, Anthony was also called upon to teach
theology to his fellow Franciscans. Anthony drew large crowds
wherever he went in Italy, but his greatest success was in Padua
where the entire city flocked to hear his word and welcomed him
as another ST. Francis.
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- After the death of Francis, Anthony became the minister provincial
of Emilia or Romagna. In 1226, he was elected as the envoy from
the general chapter to Pope Gregory IX. Soon after, he was released
from his duty so he could continue preaching. He returned to
Padua, where he preached until his death. Anthony died on June
13, 1231 at the age of 36. He is a Doctor of the Church.
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