- Readings: Philippians 1:1-11
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- Gospel: John, 12: 12-22 (English & Lebanese):
Let us glorify the Cross of Triumph! Let us taste in advance
the glory of Jesus' resurrection on this Sunday of Palms! Let
us all shout: "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name
of the Lord, the King of Israel!" He is the only King that
is worthy to be greeted in our lives and in our hearts.
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- He is the Lord who enters our hearts victorious over all
difficulties, erasing all obstacles, giving his salvation to
all nations, declaring himself the King of mercy and humbleness.
Jesus' life gave the disciples and understanding of the books
and a completion of the Old Covenant's waiting. This gift allowed
the people of God to leave Egypt and slavery and set all nations
free. Jesus' salvation today covers all nations.
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- The Gospel preaching started with the apostles and extended
within the nations themselves. God's mercy never changes. Jesus
opened this saving mission to all people on a day like this.
He allowed us to enter directly into the Sacrament of his Passion,
death, and Resurrection. Let us open our eyes and our hearts
to Jesus who is our salvation and our light.
Last Week's Collection: $ 2,552.80
- Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May
God bless you and your families.
Masses &Celebrations during the
Week:
Sun. Mar. 24th
10:00AM
Palm Sunday: For the Intentions of all Parishioners: Outdoor
Procession.
12:00PM
Palm Sunday: For the Intentions of all Parishioners: Outdoor
Procession.
Mon. Mar. 25th
6:00PM
Fouad Azar (Mr. & Mrs. George Taouil)
Tue. Mar. 26th
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- 6:00PM
Boula Mikhail (Family)
Wed. Mar. 27th
6:00PM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family)
Thu. Mar. 28th
6:00PM
Antonios Sarkis Youssef & Antonios Tannous Jabbour (Hanna
Tannous)
7:30PM
Mother Mary's Prayers
8:30PM
Youth Group Prayers (English)
9:00PM
Group Prayer (Arabic)
10:00PM
Salat Elhash
11:00PM
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour
12:00AM
Blessing & Conclusion
Fri. Mar. 29th
8:00AM
Michael Gebriel (Mr. & Mrs. Tom Raffoul)
3:00PM
The Lord's Passion
Sat. Mar. 30th
6:00PM
Children Easter Mass
Sun. Mar. 31st
12:00Midnight
Easter Sunday Mass: For the Intentions of all Parishioners
12:00PM
Easter Sunday Mass: For the Intentions of all Parishioners
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- Mon. Apr. 1st
Easter Monday: Assad Gebriel & Deceased Family Members (Family)
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Leamington
Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for
each other.
This
week we pray for |
- St. Anthony's Maronite Church
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- Holy Week Schedule: We start the Holy Week Prayers
today, Sunday at 6:00PM with Salat Elhash. Every evening during
this week we celebrate the Mass and Salat Elhash at 6:00PM followed
by procession of the Holy Cross at 6:30. Everyone is welcome
to attend and participate in these prayers walking with Jesus
the way of the Cross.
Children's Easter Event 2002: St. Anthony's Youth Group
is organizing a FUN-FILLED Easter Day of Children J. K. to Grade
5. This Event will take place on Saturday, March 30th, 2002,
2:00 to 5:00PM at the Church. Cost: $ 5.00 per person. It includes:
Movie, Egg Hunt, Crafts, Lebanese Dance, and snacks: Pop Corn,
Chocolate, Cookies, and Juice… Please register your name
on the sheet provided at the Church entrance or call the office
at 322-2282 to register. Deadline for registration is: Monday,
March 25, 2002 at 3:00PM. Come out and have some fun with us.
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- Cardinal Sfeir's Visit's Videos: The videos from His
Eminence Cardinal Sfeir's visit will be sold. The cost is $ 35.00
for the set of two: the Arrival and the Mass at St. Anthony's
Parish and the Reception at the Shrine and the Leamington Lebanese
Club. This video is a testimonial document of a historic visit
to North America. Thank you.
All the meetings for Altar Servers, Youth and First Communion
Groups will be cancelled for next week so everyone would have
time to participate in all the prayers and celebrations of the
Holy Week. The meetings and activities will resume as usual on
Monday, April 1st, 2002.
- St. Anthony's Souvenirs Shop is now open. Items available:
- The Shepherd's Voice @ $ 55.00
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- T-Shirts & Hats @ $ 10.00 each.
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- St. Anthony's Life Booklet @ $ 5.00
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- 2002 ST. Joseph's Calendars @ $5.00
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- Cardinal Sfeir's Logo @ 5.00
2002 Lebanese Panorama Calendars @ $ 6.00
Views from Lebanon CD @ $ 25.00
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- 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.
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- St. Vincent de Paul Camp: St. Vincent de Paul's Camp
is open to all children ages 7 -15 Years old. We offer canoeing,
crafts, campfires, sports, swimming, hiking nature trails, and
many more activities. Weekly rates: $175.00 per child. The dates
are: July 7:12: Girls July 14-19: Boys. For information, call:
(519)354-1885.
Congratulations to Madison Ann Sonier who received the
Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish
on Sunday, March 17, 2002. May God bless her and give her a long
and happy life with her family.
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The Annunciation
March 25
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- One of the "Christian Feasts" celebrate outside
of the Christmas Season, the feast of the Annunciation recalls
the coming of the Angel Gabriel to Mary at Nazareth to announce
that she was to be the mother of Jesus. St. Luke records the
historic moment: "Do not fear Mary. You have found a favor
with God.
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- You shall conceive and bear a son and give the name Jesus.
Great will be his dignity and he will be called the Son of the
Most High. Mary said: "I am the maid servant of the Lord.
Let it be done to me as you say." With that the angel left
her. (Luke 1, 28-23) The feast of the Annunciation is an ancient
feast of the Church. March 25, the time of the spring equinox,
was seen as a significant day by the early Christians who regarded
it as the day the world was created, the day of Christ's conception
in Mary's womb, and the day of his death on the Cross.
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God our Father,
Your Word became man and was born of the Virgin Mary.
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- Indulgence Prayer before a Crucifix
Look down upon me, good and gentle Jesus,
While before your face, I humbly kneel, and
With a burning soul pray and beseech you to
Fix deep in my heart lively sentiments of faith,
Hope and charity, true contrition for my sins,
And a firm purpose of amendment, while I
Contemplate with great love and tender pity
Your five wounds, pondering over them within
Me, calling to mind the words which David your
Prophet said of you, my good Jesus: "They have
Pierced my hands and my feet; they have numbered all my bones.
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