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September 22, 2002
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE HOLY CROSS Readings: 1 Corinthians 15:19-34
Gospel: Matthew 24:23-31 (English & Lebanese):
The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, popular in the Middle Ages, follows the feast of Mary's birth on September 8. It recalls the special bond between Jesus and Mary and reminds us of the torment and suffering or Christ. Mary suffered greatly as the mother of God, and the pain she felt was real.
The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows recalls the succession of Sorrows Mary experienced during her life: The prophecy she heard from Simeon in the Temple, the flight into Egypt, the three-day loss of Jesus on the pilgimage to Jerusalem, meeting Jesus on the way to Calvary, the hours she stood beneath the cross, the removal of Jesus from the Cross, and the burial of Jesus in a tomb.
Holy Mother, Pierce me through; In my heart each wound renew of my Saviour crucified.
Last Week's Collection: $ 4160.00Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
Masses & Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. Sept. 22nd10:00AM
Assad & Mraia Raffoul &Daughter-in-law Claudette (Mr. & Mrs. Mike Mikhail)12:00PM
Isabelle Andary (1 year Mass) (Family)
Mon. Sept. 23rd5:30PM
St. Theresa's Prayers6:00PM
Milani Abraham (Joe Abraham)
Tue. Sept. 24th5:30PM
St. Theresa's Prayers6:00PM
Tony Badoui (Family)
Wed. Sept. 25th5:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayer5:30PM
St. Theresa's Prayers6:00PM
Boutros Yaccoub Boutros (Annie Boutros & Family)
Thu. Sept. 26th5:00PM
St. Charbel's Prayer5:30PM
St. Theresa's Prayers6:00PM
Jimmy Joseph Elias (Mrs. Linda Ghidsar & Family)
Fri. Sept. 27thSacred Heart's Prayer
5:30PM
St. Theresa's Prayers6:00PM
Louie Mikhail (Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Raffoul)
Sat. Sept. 28th2:00PM
Wedding: Michael Sarkis Raffoul & Rocio Medina Sanchez2:30PM
Baptism: Jessica Selena Medina Sanchez4:00PM
Baptism: Noah Daniel Jraige
Sun. Sept. 29th10:00AM
Boula Jabbour & Wife Theresa (Family)12:00PM
Sarkis Boutros & Helen Isaak (Bakhos Jacobs & Family)2:00PM
Baptism: Zachary Anthony Penner
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Leamington United Mennonite Church Right To Life: The Leamington Area Right to Life hosts their 16th annual 8km walkathon, Saturday October 19, 2002 9:30AM to 1:00PM. Registration is 9:30 - 10:00AM. For more information please call 326-7450.
St. Theresa's Prayers: St. Theresa's prayers continue on Monday September 23rd, 2002 daily before evening mass. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Lebanese Classes will be held on Saturday September 28th, 2002 from 9:30AM to 12:00 PM at St. Louis School. All children are encouraged to register and attend.
Farewell to Moseigneur Attea: Monseigneur Boulos Attea will be going to Lebanon. On Behalf of St. Anthony's Parish we would like to wish Monseigneur Attea the best of luck during his travels and thank him for his spirituality and dedication to the Maronite Community. A farewell mass will be held on Sunday Sept. 29th at 11:00 AM at St. Charbel's church and a reception will follow that evening at 7:00PM in the church hall to bid Monseigneur farewell.
Bingo Sessions: Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions, which will be held at Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East on Wednesday, September 25th, 2002 at 12:30 and 6:30PM. Please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous @ 326-8080 for more information.
Farewell to Abouna's Mother: Abouna Elie's mother will be leaving on Saturday September 21st back to Lebanon. She would like to thank the parishionners of St. Anthony's Parish for the wonderful hospitality she received from them during her six month stay here at the Parish House.
Our Lady of Lebanon Ladies Auxiliary is planning a trip to Ohio for Sunday September 29th, 2002. Cost of the trip is $50 plans are to leave St. Anthony's Church at 5:00AM and return at 10:00PM. Lunch will be available to purchase there for $9.00US. For more information or to book please call secretary Najibe Mikhail @ 326-4938.
Congratulations to Salma Karam, Daughter of Vivianne and Nakhle Karam, who received the Sacrament of Baptism and Confirmation at St. Anthony's Parish on Sunday September 15th, 2002. May God Bless her and keep her happy.
Dealing With Grief: The offices of ministry and personnel present a practical guide for caregivers. The emphasis of this presentation will be placed on the child and death-How to support children through an experience of death. Wednesday October 16th at Marcotte Funeral Home and Chapel, Tecumseh at 10:00AM. For more information please contact Mary Smith @ (519) 432-0011.
Altar Servers meeting will be on Friday September 27th at 4:00PM. All altar servers are encouraged to attend.
Time of Masses: Masses during the week from Monday to Friday will be celebrated at 6:00PM starting Monday September 23, 2002.
St. Peter's Seminary Open House: In conjunction with the Doors Open London community heritage program, the Faculty and Students of St. Peter's Seminary are proud to host our Open House on Saturday, October 5th, and Sunday October 6th from 1:00PM to 4;00PM. There will be guided tours, displays and refreshments. Everyone is welcome. The seminary is located at the corner of Waterloo St. & Huron St. in London. For more information please call (519) 432-1824.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: When you see someone frowning, smile at him, for it is he who needs the smile to most.
Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
September 29Holy Scripture speaks of angels as ministers of God in human affairs. St. Michael defends the honor of God against Satan. St. Gabriel announced to Mary the coming of Jesus. St. Raphael guided Tobias on his journey and brought healing to Tobit, his blind father.
As servants of God, the angels are instruments of God's hidden providence. They preserve us from harm, give God's wisdom and strength to humanity, and accompany us on our Journey through life.
We Thank you, Lord, with all our hearts;
In the presence of your angels we bless you.Top of Page