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March 10, 2002

SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC MAN

Readings: 1 Timothy, 5:24, 6:5 Gospel: Mark, 2: 1-12 (English & Lebanese): We see Jesus today, in the midst of the amazed Pharisees saying to the Paralytic carried in by four people: "Son, your sins are forgiven, stand up and take your mat and walk." We also hear St. Paul inviting us to be righteous, to glorify God, and build up the brothers and sisters. St. Paul also states that our deeds, good or bad, won't be hidden from God who healed the paralytic from his slavery to sins. Today's civilization caused us to be divided at home, at work in and outside of the Church. We all fell in debts, anxiety, and disturbance. We have to seek refuge in Jesus who is able to rescue us from our spiritual and physical illnesses by his resurrection. We are invited to open our hearts to those less fortunate; let us preach the good news about Jesus and his coming without a complaint. Let us love God and live peacefully with ourselves and our neighbor carrying in our hearts the handicapped and the sick. Let us pray that sick and handicapped people everywhere find Christians who love and help them holding them close to their hearts. This way they all be close to God and live happily. Our faith journey today, is based on confessing that Jesus Christ will fulfill the graces we ask for. Let us give everyone a reason to love and glorify God. Last Week's Collection: $ 1,917.60 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses &Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Mar. 10th 10:00AM Youssef Saleh Abbas & Wife & Children & All deceased & Youssef Jraige (Sadie Jraige) 12:00PM Michael Gebriel (40 Days Angelic Mass) (Family) Mon. Mar. 11th 5:45PM St. Joseph's Prayers 6:00PM Youssef Nohra & Wife Shamma (Antonios Nohra & Family) Tue. Mar. 12th 5:45PM St. Joseph's Prayers 6:00PM George & Bassam Obeid & Hanna Tannous Obeid & Wife & Son Antoune & Youssef Tannous Obeid & Wife & Jamil Obeid & All deceased Family Members (Marie Obeid) Wed. Mar. 13th 5:00PM Mother Mary's Prayers 5:45PM St. Joseph's Prayers 6:00PM Antonios & Frangie Jraige (Sarkis Kantarjian & Family) Thu. Mar. 14th 5:15PM St. Charbel's Prayers 5:45PM St. Joseph's Prayers 6:00PM Tom Badaoui (Ivan Gustin & Family) Fri. Mar. 15th 5:45PM St. Joseph's Prayers 6:00PM Hanna Sarkis & Wife & Children & Daughter-in-law & Deceased Family Members (Sadie Jabbour) 6:30PM Stations of the Cross Sun. Mar. 17th 10:00AM Youssef Tannous Youssef & Wife & Son & Daughter & Grandson (Max Abraham) 12:00PM Khalil Nouhra (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family) 4:00PM Baptism: Madison Sonier  Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for St. Paul Lutheran Church Altar Servers Fun Day: St. Anthony's Parish is organizing a Fun Day for Altar Servers at the Wheels Inn Hotel, Chatham Ontario on Wednesday, March 13, 2002 leaving St. Anthony's Parish at 9:00AM and back at 4:00PM. Cost $ 20.00. Seats are limited to 50. All the information are available at the Church entrance. Parents are asked to take the parental consent and sign it so the children could bring it with them on the day of the trip. Please reserve your seat as soon as possible. Bulletin Advertising: If you are interested in having your business advertised in the Parish bulletin, please contact the Parish Office at 322-2282 (8:00AM to 3:00PM) For 1 year is: $ 120.00, for 6 Months: $ 70.00. St. Joseph's Prayers: March is the month consecrated for St. Joseph's Prayers, which will take place every evening at 5:45PM. All are welcome to attend. Video Library: The video library is open for all parishioners on Sunday after both Masses, and from 8:00AM to 3:00PM during the week. All are welcome to choose from religious and educational videos for your children. Parish Council News: - Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 12th, 2002 at 7:30PM. Sacraments: First Communion Sessions will take place on Tuesday, March 12th, 2002 from 6:30PM to 8:00PM. Please bring your book "Called to His Supper." Meetings: - Altar Servers - Group 1 (Grade 5 - up): Monday, March 11th, 2002 at 4:30PM. - Altar Servers - Group 2 (Grade 4 - under): Wednesday, March 13th, 2002 at 4:30PM. - Youth Group Meeting: Thursday, March 14th, 2002 at 7:00PM. - Easter Play Practice: Monday, March 11th , 2002, 4:00 to 5:00PM St. Anthony's Souvenirs Shop is now open. Items available: - The Shepherd's Voice @ $ 55.00 - T-Shirts & Hats @ $ 10.00 each. - St. Anthony's Life Booklet @ $ 5.00 - 2002 ST. Joseph's Calendars @ $5.00 - Cardinal Sfeir's Logo @ 5.00 - 2002 Lebanese Panorama Calendars @ $ 6.00 - Views from Lebanon CD @ $ 25.00 - St. Anthony's Parish Logo @ $1.00 All these items will be available upon request at the Secretary's Office. Thank you in advance for your support. Prime Rib Dinner: St. John's the Evangelist Church is having a Prime Rib Dinner, on Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 6:00PM. Tickets available from the Parish Office, 60 Erie St. North, Leamington or call the Parish Office at 326-3111 or Jo Evans at 326-4042. $ 15.00 per person. Door Prizes. All are welcome. Choir for Annual St. Patrick's Day Mass: The Annual St. Patrick's Day Mass for the city and county will take place at Christ the King Church (Dominion & Grand Marais, Windsor) on Saturday, March 16th, 2002 at 12:00 Noon. All interested choir members and singers are invited to form a choir. Practices will take place at Christ the King on March 11th, 2002, 7:00 to 9:00PM. You will be warmly welcomed. Catholic Men's Fellowship Breakfast: On the last Saturday of each month, Catholic men from all over Essex County gather together to pray together and to encourage one another in their Christian walk. Breakfast is at 8:30 at Roseland Golf and Curling Club, followed by a guest speaker. This month, Fr. George Beaune (CSB) will address the men on the gift of divine mercy. All men are welcome to attend. For more information, contact: Greg Mailloux at 254-9137. St. Joseph's Feast: The Sisters of St. Joseph and their associates invite you to join them in celebrating Mass for the Feast of St. Joseph, Tuesday March 19, 2002 at 7:00PM at St. Mary's Parish, Maidstone. All are welcome. Prayer I arise today, Through God's strength to pilot me, God's might to uphold me, God's wisdom to guide me, God's eye to look before me, God's ear to hear me, God's word to speak for me, God's hand to guard me, God's way to lie before me, God's shield to protect me, God's host to save me from snare of devils, From temptations of vices, from every one who shall wish me ill, Afar and anear, alone an in a multitude. "St. Patrick."

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