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January 12, 2003

First Sunday after Epiphany

Readings: Galatians, 1:11-17 Gospel: John, 1:29-42 (English & Lebanese) We celebrate today the manifestation of Jesus to John the Baptist after we celebrated the Epiphany by the declaration of the secret of Jesus to the people. John declared the true identity of Jesus to his disciples by talking about him and being witness to the depth of his teachings. John notices that the One who came after him in time was before him in eternity. John also declares that Jesus is the one who will carry the sins of mankind because He is the Son of God. This testimony was brought to us by John the beloved disciple who talked about Jesus the Word of God in the beginning of his Gospel. God created mankind as His picture, which was pale and unclear until the manifestation of the Son who developed a new picture of mankind. John the Baptist who consecrated his life to talk publicly about sin and sinners, will cry out with the enthusiasm of a prophet: "This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world." Last Week's Collection: $ 2,353.00 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Jan. 12th 10:00AM Boutros Saba & Deceased Family Members (Hanné Saba & Family) 12:00PM Khalil Raffoul (40 Days Mem. Mass)(Family) 3:00PM Antonios Youssef Yacoub Zakaria (Mem. Mass) (Family) Mon. Jan. 13th 5:35PM St. Anthony's Novena 6:00PM All Forgotten Souls (Tony Raheb) Tue. Jan. 14th 5:35PM St. Anthony's Novena 6:00PM Alia Mouawad (Mr. & Mrs. Mike Malkoun) Wed. Jan. 15th 4:45PM Mother Mary's Prayers 5:35PM St. Anthony's Novena 6:00PM Madem Youssef & Deceased Children, Younan, Youssef & Son John & Hind Obeid (Lisa Younan) Thu. Jan. 16th 5:00PM St. Anthony's Novena 5:35PM ST. Charbel's Prayers 6:00PM Antonios & Frangie Jraige (Family) Fri. Jan. 17th ST. Anthony's Feast 6:00PM For the Intentions of all Parishioners Reception to follow at Church Hall. Sat. Jan. 18th 2:00PM Wedding: Joe Sarkis & Mona Habib Sun. Jan. 19th 10:00AM Antonios Khalil Abraham (Family) 12:00PM For the Intentions of all the Children especially Michael Gebriel (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)

Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for St. Anthony's Maronite Church

We would like to thank the Youth Group who donated the money to purchase a new computer system (XP). May God bless them and give them, health, strength and inner peace on the road of life. Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Session, which will take place at Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill ST. East, on Sunday , January 19th, 2003 at 12:30PM, 3:15PM & 6:30PM. For more information please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous at 326-7642 Sun Parlour Charities Association will meet on Wednesday January 15th, 2003 at 7:00PM at Council Chambers, Leamington Town Hall. It is very important that a Bingo Committee Representative be present at this meeting. Thank you. ST. Anthony's Feast: ST. Charbel's Parish in Oldcastle, Ontario invites you to celebrate the Feast of ST. Anthony on Thursday January 16, 2003. Mass will be celebrated at 5:00PM along with the renewal of vows, followed by presentation about St. Anthony's Day given by Rev. Father Maroun Abou Jaoude, Pastor of ST. Charbel's Parish. All are welcome to attend. Congratulations to the Congregation of the Order Antonin Maronite on the Renewal of their vows at the occasion of St. Anthony's Feast. May God bless them all and give them the strength to continue their mission following the steps of St. Anthony the Father of Monasticism. Unity Week: Leamington Ministerial Association will start the Unity Week on Sunday January 19, 2003 at 7:00PM with a celebration which will be held at Cardinal Carter Secondary Catholic School. All are welcome. St. Anthony's Parish will celebrate St. Anthony's Feast by a Solemn Mass on Friday January 7, 2003 at 6:00PM. Blessing of ST. Anthony's Statue will take place during the Mass. A Reception will follow at the Church Hall. All are welcome to attend. May God bless you all through the intercession of St. Anthony our Parish Patron. Cardinal Carter News: School Council Meeting: January 15, 2003, 7:30PM at the Library. EQAQ Grade 9 Math Test, January 15, 16, 17, 20, 2003. Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School invites Grade 8 French Immersion and Public School Students to visit our school on February 5th and February 6th, 2003 for an exciting shadow program. Call the Student Services Department at 322-2804 to schedule your visit. Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School is pleased to announce Grade 8 Parent Information Night and Grade 8 Dance. All Families of students attending Catholic, Public or French Immersion Schools are invited to the Grade 8 Parent Information Night during which we shall be discussing our questions or concerns regarding registration, February 6th, 2003 at 7:00PM at Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School Auditorium. Your son/daughter is invited to the Grade Dance which will take place on the same night, February, 6th , 2003 in the Cardinal Carter School Gymnasium from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. We look forward to seeing you soon! Our deepest sympathies to the Zakaria Family on the loss of Antonios Youssef Yacoub Zakaria who passed away in Quebec at the age of 67. A Memorial Mass is held today, Sunday January 12, 2003 in ST. Anthony's Parish. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to all his relatives in Quebec, Leamington, Windsor and Lebanon. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation to his family and relatives. St. Anthony the Great Abbot, 250-356 St. Anthony was born in the village of Koman, Upper Egypt in 250. He was born into a wealthy Christian Family, and when his parents died in 269, he and his sister were left alone. About six months after his parents' deaths, while in Church, he heard the words of the Gospel: "If you will be perfect, go sell all you have, and give to the poor; and come, follow me and you will have treasure in heaven." Anthony left as if God were speaking directly to him. He immediately left the Church and gave all his property to the poor people of his village. Then, after providing for his sister, he left home to follow Christ. He chose to live in a deserted place not far from Koman, where he devoted himself to prayer and work with his hands. About 285, Anthony moved and settled on the top of a mountain where he lived in solitude for nearly twenty years. In the desert, Anthony faced his fears, his disappointments, his weariness and his sins. Though the devil tempted him, Anthony became a stronger person. People from all over Egypt and throughout the world heard of this holy man living in the desert. Thousand of them came to his door to see him and ask his advice. Some adopted his life style and many became monks. As a result, Anthony is called the Father of Monasticism. In 355, Anthony returned to Alexandria to combat Arianism. He died in 356 on Mt. Kolzim. God of truth, may we hear your word, and do your will. Unfailing Prayer to ST. Anthony of Padua O Holy Saint Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love of God and charity for his creatures, made you worthy, when on earth to possess miraculous powers. Encouraged by this thought, I want to implore you to obtain for me (request). O gentle and loving Saint Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet infant Jesus, the One who loved to be folded in your arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.

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