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October 13, 2002

Fifth Sunday After the Holy Cross

Readings: Philippians 2:12-18 Gospel: Matthew, 25:1-13(English & Lebanese): On the sixth Sunday after the Holy Cross, today we listen to the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids: Five of them were wise and five were foolish. We listen to ST. Paul warning the Philippians: "Brothers, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling… Shine like stars in the world." Do we know that we were invited to be the light in people's way? They were ten bridesmaids carrying lamps in their hands. All these information help us paint a beautiful picture about the kingdom, which resembles a wedding banquet. We know that the bridesmaids are in fact the faithful community who wait for the coming of the Bridegroom and Lord. Others explain: the Bridesmaids represent the disciples who wait for the Messiah with love and anticipation. The bridesmaids of the Gospel held their lamps. We can say that those lamps, unworthy to be put under the bushel basket but on the lampstand, were an indication of witnessing of Jesus' true love. The oil is that of happiness when meeting a loved one after a long time. It also means that we should bear witness to God's coming. The number ten symbolizes the fingers of the hand, which is the base of all human work. Last Week's Collection: $ 1,621.00 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Oct. 13th 10:00AM Youssef Jabbour (Sadie Jabbour) 12:00PM Badwiyi (Antoinette) Aoun (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family) 2:00PM Baptism: Michael Jerry Isase Mon. Oct. 14th 5:00PM Rosary Alia Raheb (Mr. & Mrs. Paul B. Georges) Tue. Oct. 15th 5:00PM Rosary 6:00PM Michael Boutros (Mr. & Mrs. Tony Simon) Wed. Oct. 16th 5:00PM Mother Mary's Prayers 6:00PM Jamily Youssef Obeid (Family) Thu. Oct. 17th 5:00PM Rosary 5:30PM St. Charbel's Prayers 6:00PM Haifa Elias (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Jacobs) Fri. Oct. 18th 5:00PM Rosary 5:30PM Sacred Heart Prayers 6:00PM Michael Gebriel (Joseph Youssef & Family) Sun. Oct. 20th 10:00AM Ghazi Kairouz (Michael & Antoinette Jraiche). 12:00PM Boutros Saba & Deceased Family Members (Hanne Saba & Family)

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

Happy Thanksgiving: We would like to wish each and everyone of you a happy Thanksgiving Holiday. May God bless you with your families and lavish on you his fatherly love. The office will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2002. Have a safe holiday. First Banns between: Joe Sarkis Saad & Maggie Aziz Tannous. First Communion: The Registration and practice sessions for First Communion in St. Anthony's Parish will take place after Christmas. First Communion will be celebrated during the Month of May. More details to follow. Bulletin Advertising: We have 2 spaces available in our Bulletin. If you are interested in advertising your business in our weekly Bulletin, please contact the office at 322-2282. Ad for 6 Months: $ 70.00, Ad for 1 Year: $ 120.00 Lebanese Classes started on Saturday October 5th, 2002 from 9:30 AM to 12:00PM at St. Louis School. All children are encouraged to register and attend. October is the month of prayer to Mother Mary: We will pray the Rosary every night at 5:00PM before the evening Mass. Everyone is welcome to attend. Altar Servers Meeting: There will be an altar servers meeting every two weeks. Then next meeting will take place on Friday October 18th, 2002 from 4:00 to 5:30PM. All altar servers are encouraged to attend. Adult Lebanese Classes: All adult interested in learning the Arabic Language, please register your names on the sheet provided. English Choir: All children interested in participating in the choir please register your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. The choir will be led by Mrs. Sharon Saad. Practice will take place every Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30PM. Our Lady of The Cape is coming from Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec to visit and bless our Parish arriving on Sunday, October 27, 2002 until Sunday, November 10th, 2002. A special committee will meet on Monday, October 14th at 7:00PM to arrange all the details of the visit. Please see the Bulleting Board for more information. We have a Mission: An elaborate Gospel presentation by the musicians and singers of Canada's Premiere show Band: Music Express will take place on Friday, October 18th, at 7:00 to 9:00PM at St. Joseph's Church, 310 Sherk St., Leamington. Cost: $ 10.00 per ticket. Tickets are available from ST. Michael's Parish Office, 29 Elliott St., Leamington, 326-2643 or from any Pastoral Council Member. All proceeds will go to St. Michael's Building Restoration Fund. All are welcome. Tickets will also be sold at the door that evening. The Stepping Stones support group is a spiritually based, self help group for those who have experienced loss and or rejection through divorce or separation. It is a place where one can begin to work through the grieving process of divorce. Meetings are held on Wednesdays at 7:30PM at the John XXIII Centre at 2275 Wellesly and last until 9:30PM. For further information please contact Jo-Anne at (519) 734-6960 or Paula at (519) 739-0151. Right to life: The Leamington Area Right to Life hosts their 16th annual 8km Walkathon, Saturday October 19, 2002 at St. John's Parish Hall, West Belle River Road, Woodslee. Refreshments provided, all are welcome to participate as a walker or a sponsor. For more information, please call 326-7450. Congratulations to Felicia Saad and Sophie Elizabeth George who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation on Sunday, October 6th, 2002. May God bless them both with their families and give them a long life full of love and happiness. Pastoral Worker: St. Anthony of Padua in Harrow, Ontario is searching for a pastoral worker to develop and coordinate a program of youth and adult education, to assume responsibility for coordinating Retreats. The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in Theology or in Liturgical or Religious Education, a recommendation from their Pastor and two other letters of recommendation. He has to be " a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church and with the Bishop of London." This is a Part time salaried position with benefits. Resumes must be received by October 30, 2002 and can be sent to Fr. Jan Pochwala, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, P. O. Box 3, Harrow, ON N0R 1G0. Phone (519) 738-2556. Prayer of Thanksgiving Thank you God for all that grows Thank you for the sky's rainbows Thank you for the stars that shine Thank you for this family of mine Thank you for the moon and sun Thank you God for all you've done.

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