- Readings: Colossians 2:6-15
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- Gospel: John 20:19-25 (English & Lebanese):
This is the last Sunday after the Resurrection; Jesus appeared
to his disciples breathing on them his Spirit before Pentecost,
saying: "As the Father has sent me, so I send you."
St. Paul, in his letter to the Colossians, also encouraged the
people to continue to live in Christ rooted and built up in him.
The peace that Jesus gives today by sending his disciples to
proclaim the Good News, prepares the souls to greet him.
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- He forgives and renews because he is the joy and hope that
console and strengthen our heart that wait to hear the voice
of the Son of God. The disciples' mission is an extension of
the Father sending him, his only begotten Son, our light and
guide.
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- The Holy Spirit who is a breath of Jesus' Spirit is the power
that will help the Church conquer the evil. This Spirit will
lead us to the truth and pray in each one of us. Jesus, the Risen
Lord gives his disciples the authority to forgive sins: "If
you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain
the sins of any, the are retained." By doing so, the Lord
recreates us and confirms our belonging to His fatherly kingdom.
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- Let us go back to the womb of the Mother Church, the sign
of the living God's presence in us. After nearly two thousands
years, Jesus still meet us renewing his gift of peace, breathing
his Spirit on us, giving his Church the power to forgive sins
and his body and blood as nourishment. He sends us to be the
salt of the earth and the light of the world.
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- Last Week's Collection: $ 3,126.85
- Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May
God bless you and your families.
- Masses &Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. May 12th
10:00AM
Mansoura Jraige & Najibe Abbas (Sadie Jraige)
12:00PM
Mothers Day: For the Intentions of all Mothers
Mon. May 13th
6:30PM
Mother Mary's Rosary & Litany
7:00PM
Jenny Elias (Family)
Tue. May 14th
6:30PM
Mother Mary's Rosary & Litany
7:00PM
Jawad Elters (Family)
Wed. May 15th
6:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers
6:30PM
Mother Mary's Rosary & Litany
7:00PM
Sarkis Jabbour & Deceased Family Members (Sharife Jabbour)
Thu. May 16th
6:00PM
St. Charbel's Prayers
6:30PM
Mother Mary's Rosary & Litany
7:00PM
Louie Mikhail & Deceased Family Members (Sarkis & Laura
Tannous)
Fri. May 17th
6:00PM
Sacred Heart Prayers
6:30PM
Mother Mary's Rosary & Litany
7:00PM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Marie Youssef)
Sun. May 19th
10:00AM
Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Jawad Jraiche & Family)
12:00PM
Madem Youssef (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
1:30PM
Baptism: Matthew Saad
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- Pentecost Sunday: On Sunday May 19th, we celebrate
Pentecost Sunday. The blessing of the water will take place during
both Masses. Please bring your own container. Thank you.
Please inform Fr. Elie if someone is sick or in need of Communion
at home or at the hospital. Please call the Church at 322-2282
and let us know. Please remember in prayers all the sick in our
Parish. May God bless them and give them the health and strength.
Thank you.
Mother Mary's Month: May is the Month consecrated for
Mother Mary's Prayers, which will take place at the Shrine of
Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine starting at 6:30PM with the Rosary
and Litany followed by the Mass at 7:00PM. Everyone is welcome.
Fr. Dahdah Funeral: St. Anthony's Parish shared in covering
the expenses of Fr. John Dahdah's Funeral. Our Parish had to
pay $ 1,400.00 so had to do St. Peter and St. Charbel Parishes.
Any donation would be gratefully appreciated. Thank you.
- Meetings:
- Altar Servers, Group 1 (Grade 5 - Up): Friday, May 17th,
2002 at 4:30PM.
Altar Servers, Group 2 (Grade 4 - Under): Wednesday, May 15th,
2002 at 4:30PM.
Youth Group Meeting: Thursday, May 16th, 2002 at 7:00PM.
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- Job Opportunity: St. Rose of Lima Parish, Windsor
is seeking a Part Time, 24 Hours per week, coordinator of Youth
Ministry.
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- Requirements include: Catholic Faith Practice, leadership
& Communication skills, Training and experience in Youth
Ministry, Ability to work with youth and adults, Strong organizational
skills. Salary according to Diocesan guidelines. Send resumes
to: St. Rose of Lima Church, 897 St. Rose Ave., Windsor, Ontario,
N8S 1X4, Attention: Rev. Dino Salvador. Deadline for application:
May 17, 2002.
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Come celebrate the 85th Anniversary of the 1st Apparition
of Our Lady of Fatima Mass, Monday May 13th, 2002 at Assumption
Church. Rosary at 7:00PM, Procession and Crowning of Our Lady.
Concelebrated Mass at 7:30PM with Rev. Joseph A. Quinn, csb,
Ph.D. presiding. Refreshments served after Mass. For information,
please call 737-7660.
Project Rachel Retreat: May 24, 25, 26, 2002 an outreach
to women of all ages that still suffer from a past abortion.
Experience God's mercy and forgiveness through healing and reconciliation,
with others who understand. Private and confidential. Register
by calling: 1-888-355-1110.
Conflict Management: Speaker Fr. Peter McKenna who is
a priest of the Sacred Heart who is presently provincial of the
Canadian Province. He has extensive training in facilitation
and conflict management skills. This event will take place on
Friday May 24, 2002, 9:30AM to 3:30PM at Freed Orman Conference
Centre, at Assumption University, Windsor. Cost for the day including
lunch and coffee breaks $ 50.00 per person. All are welcome.
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- Congratulations to all the Children of St Anthony's Parish
who received Christ in their hearts for the first time on
Sunday May 5th, 2002. May God bless them all and keep them safe
and happy.
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- First Communion Children
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Noura Jabbour |
Rebecca Jabbour |
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Angie Raffoul |
Nicholas Boutros |
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Paul Boutros |
Billy Raffoul |
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Sam Saad |
Alexa Mouawad |
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Jessica Boutros |
Maxine Tannous |
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Lorenzo Saad |
Vanessa Najem |
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Samantha Badaoa |
Melissa Youssef |
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Charbel Jitani |
Andre Khayat |
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Sam Nehmetallah |
Marianne Kantati |
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Samantha Hawi |
Peter Eid |
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Jason Charbeini |
Sarah Gebrail |
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Aram Hermiz |
Marianne Gebrael |
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- Calling All Men: Come and spend 44 hours away from
the bustle and hustle of your busy life by attending a St. Peter's
Seminary Retreat this year. You owe it to yourself. Top-notch
speakers, good food, good accommodations, and spacious grounds.
Date: Friday May 24 at 6:00PM, Sunday May 26 at 4:00PM, Sunday
May 26 at 4:00PM. Cost $ 145.00 per person. To register please
call: Betty McCaffrey at (519) 432-1824.
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Prayer to the Mother of All Mothers
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- O Mary, You are blessed,
For the mysteries of the prophets are fulfilled in you.
You were in the burning bush and in the cloud that
Moses saw; you were in the ladder rising up to heaven
That Ezekiel saw; you were in the Ark of the Covenant
That David saw. At your birth these mysteries are fulfilled
Glory to the Father, who sent his only Son through you.
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