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January 26, 2003

Third Sunday after Epiphany

Readings: 2, Corinthians, 4:1-15 Gospel: John, 5:31-47 (English & Lebanese): The Father asked Jesus to complete the works that he has done. The scriptures and the works of love we complete testify to the truth. The Lamb of God is the light of the world, he is the wisdom of the Lord and his holy temple. He is the one who declared himself the Son of the Father. He does his works through him and in him. Jesus does his Father's works, the Father who testifies to the truth. John the Baptist and Moses testify to the truth too. John testified saying: "He is the burning and shining lamp." The Jews rejoiced in his testimony for an hour. All the other testimonies, from Moses to all the other prophets, are incomplete compared to the testimony of the Father on behalf of the Son, and the testimony of his works, including the Jews who ask for glory from one another instead of asking the Lord. They live according to the world's logic. They govern according to the flesh. They don't love; they don't listen to God's works. They don't listen; they don't see; they don't walk with Jesus until the end of the journey which is the Cross. How do we look at Jesus' works in the Bible, in our lives, to shine in our hearts. Do we ask that God be glorified in us, or do we ask for glory from people; do we rejoice in the light of John or Moses or any other earthly light for a while, or do we strive to Jesus' light, the light that doesn't burn out? Give us Jesus, to testify on your behalf so you could testify on our behalf in front of your heavenly Father. Last Week's Collection: $ 2,660.00 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Jan. 26th 10:00AM Rangi Khalife (Abdallah Khalife & Family) 12:00PM Fouad Azar(Joe & Zakie Azar) Mon. Jan. 27th 6:00PM All Forgotten Souls (Fouad Boutros & Family) Tue. Jan. 28th 6:00PM Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid) Wed. Jan. 29th 9:00AM Rosary Prayers 5:00PM Mother Mary's Prayers 6:00PM Boula Jabbour & Wife Theresa (Family) Thu. Jan. 30th 5:30PM ST. Charbel's Prayers 6:00PM Antonios Bakhos Nohra (Max Jacobs & Family) Fri. Jan. 31st 5:30PM Sacred Heart Prayers 6:00PM All Forgotten Souls (Ricardo & Ghada Kantati & Family) Sun. Feb. 2nd 10:00AM Hanné Issa & Pietra Peratta (Donated) 12:00PM Youssef Jraige & His Parents & Deceased Family Members (Sadie Jraige)

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

Please pick up your offertory Envelopes ad Income Tax Receipts after the Sunday Masses or during the week from the Secretary's Office 8:00AM to 3:00PM. Thank you. Twentieth Anniversary of the foundation of the Maronite Diocese in Canada: For the occasion of the twentieth Anniversary of the foundation of the Maronite Diocese, St. Maron's Eparchy celebrates with a Solemn Mass on Sunday, February 9, 2003, St. Maron's feast, in St. Maron's Cathedral. 1000 Gouin, Montreal at 12:00Noon. Please be there at 11:45AM. The celebration will be broadcasted on Radio Canada during the emission of "The Day of the Lord." A reception will follow at the Cathedral's Hall. All are welcome to attend. First Communion Meetings: First Communion Meetings will take place on Friday January 31st, 2003 from 6:30 to 8:00PM, with Mrs. Ghada Kantati and Mrs. Jihane Mouawad. Please do not forget your books. Thank you. Second Banns Between: Gilbert Doueihi & Marie Tannous Cardinal Carter News: 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! Looking for something to do after school? Need some help with your homework? Looking for somewhere fun to go? South Essex Community Council Youth Drop-in Center offers: Homework Club: Come on in for some help with your homework! Computers and Internet available. After School: Come on in for games, activities and friendship! Internet, pool, big screen TV and more. These programs are offered Monday to Friday, 3:00PM to 6:00PM for youth ages 12 and up at no cost. For information please call: 326-0801 or stop by the Youth Drop-in Center, 215 Talbot ST. East. (next to No Frills)   Church Étiquette: Please return the Church publications (Bulletin, Songs…) to the table at the Church entrance so others could read them. Please do not throw chewing gum on the carpet in the Church. Use the ashtrays or wrappers to discard chewing gum, because it is very hard to clean it off the carpets. Please use proper entrance and exit driveways to avoid accidents. Thank you for your help and collaboration.   Healing Mass: Rev. Father Raymond Lawhead will be the main celebrant and homilist of the Eucharistic Celebration for healing at Holy Family Church (Formerly Immaculate Conception, 800 Block of Wyandotte St. East, Corner of Marentette) on Friday February 7, 2003 at 7:30PM, confession at 6:30PM, Prayers and Anointing. All are welcome.   Tan for a can: Sunsetters Tanning Studio & The Salvation Army / Ministerial Food Bank invite you to "Tan for a Can" on Saturday February 1st, 2003 from 8:00AM to 6:00PM at Sunsetters Tanning Studion, 249 Erie St. South, Leamington. Bring your canned or dry goods to Sunsetters Tanning Studio and receive a Tan absolutely free of charge. Thank you in advance for your help. We look forward to seeing you with lots of cans and a glowing tan.   St. Timothy and St. Titus (First Century, Bishops, January 26) St. Timothy and St. Titus were co-workers of St. Paul in spreading the Gospel to the Gentile world. As he is described in St. Paul's letters, Timothy was young and timid by nature. He was born in Lystra, in Asia Minor. Timothy was converted to Christianity by Paul about the year 47. Paul had deep affection for young Timothy and also encouraged him to be unswerving in his ministry. He was with St. Paul on many of his journeys and was imprisoned with him in Rome. Tradition reports that Timothy was martyred under Emperor Nerva in 97. St. Titus was converted by Paul and also was considered to be one of his closest associates. His solid faith, zeal, and capacity for administration prompted Paul to entrust to him the care of a number of churches in Corinth. Titus was ordained Bishop of Crete by Paul and accompanied him to the Council of Jerusalem. About 65, Paul wrote Titus a letter from Macedonia concerning the spiritual administration of the Christian community in Crete. Titus died at Crete at the age of ninety-three. The Spirit God has given us is no cowardly spirit, but one that makes us strong, loving and wise. (2 Timothy 1)

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