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April 6th, 2003
Sunday of the Blind Man Readings: 2 Corinthians, 10: 1 - 7
Gospel: Mark,10: 46-52 (English & Lebanese)
Jesus is guidance to our hearts and light to the world and the life; whoever follows him doesn't walk in darkness. He came to the world to shed light on us and free us by the power of his Spirit. He came to return the value of our humanity, because we don't live by bread alone but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God, by every word of truth based on Jesus Christ.
The words spoken by the blind man on the side of the road: "Son of David, have mercy on me" is the scream of the Church in every time and place. Before entering with Jesus to Jerusalem, holding the olive branches, the Church invites us to meet the Cross in our lives of faith and preaching so we can enter with him into the passion, death and resurrection. St. Paul teaches us to ask for our salvation and to work according to our Christian mission with courage, insistence and faith similar to that of the blind man.
Our weapon is the power of God which demolishes the strong fortresses and all obstacles. We are invited as we approach Easter, to walk behind Jesus taking our strength from his, to bear witness to the Christian hope and be aware of our responsibility as a community in the mission of life. The voice of the Lord invites us like the blind to open our hearts so Jesus could take away the darkness.
Amen.
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Masses & Celebrations during the Week:Sun. Apr. 6th
10:00AM
Antonios & Frangie Jraige (Family)12:00PM
Alia Mouawad (Mr. Emil Andary)2:00PM
Baptism: Maribel Ann Jraige7:00PM
Adoration hour before the Cross
Mon. Apr. 7th5:30PM
St. Anne's Prayers6:00PM
Youssef Khalil Abraham & Wife & Deceased Children (Max Abraham)
Tue. Apr. 8th5:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers6:00PM
Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid)
Wed. Apr. 9th9:00AM
Rosary Prayers5:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers6:00PM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family)
Thu. Apr. 10th5:30AM
St. Charbel's Prayers6:00PM
Youssef Jraige (Sadie Jraige)
Fri. Apr. 11th5:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers6:00PM
Antoune Nohra (Lorraine Nohra)6:30PM
Stations of the Cross
Sat. Apr. 12th
Saturday of Lazarus1:00PM
Holy Cross Procession from Salvation Army, 88 Setterington to St. Anthony's Parish. Police will be securing the Procession.2:00PM
Easter Egg Hunt
Sun. Apr. 13th
Palm Sunday10:00AM
For the Intentions of all Parishioners12:00PM
For the Intentions of all Parishioners6:00PM
Salat Elhash
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for North Leamington United Mennonite Church Palm Sunday Celebration: Next Sunday, April 13th, we celebrate Palm Sunday. The Masses will be celebrated at 10:00AM & 12:00PM for the intentions of all parishioners. An outdoor procession will take place during both Masses. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Holy Week will start Sunday April 13th. Every evening during Holy Week we pray Salat Elhash, the Mass at 6:00PM and Holy Cross procession at 6:30PM. All are welcome to attend and prepare to walk with Jesus the road of death then resurrection.
Adoration Hour before the Holy Cross: St. Anthony's Parish is having an Adoration Hour before the Holy Cross today, Sunday at 7:00PM. All are welcome to attend and pray before the Cross of Salvation.
Children Easter Party: St. Anthony's Parish will celebrate the 2nd Annual Children's Easter Party on Saturday April 12, 2003 at 1:00PM to 6:00PM. Kids from J. K. to Grade 8 are all invited to join in the fun. The party will start at 1:00PM with everyone meeting at the Leamington Salvation Army, 88 Setterington St. for the Holy Cross Procession all the way to St. Anthony's Parish. At 12:30PM the Easter Egg Hunt will begin. At 3:30PM the kids will enjoy a great selection of goodies as well as fun and festive Easter activities. Please register your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
Church Étiquette: Please respect the house of God. Please wear decent clothes when you come to Church. Do not chew gum during Mass. Turn your cell phones off when in Church. Thank you.
First Communion Meetings: First Communion Meetings will take place on Friday April 11th,2003 from 6:30 to 8:00PM, with Mrs. Ghada Kantati and Mrs. Jihane Mouawad. Please do not forget your books. Thank you.
2003 V-Ball Championship Inter-Parish Invitational: St. Peter's Maronite Catholic Church of Windsor, Ontario is hosting the 2003 V-Ball Inter-Parish Invitational on the weekend of May 17th, 2003. In order for this event to be successful we would require volunteers, players and sponsors. Your help is very much appreciated. For more information, please call St. Peter's Parish at 973-7240.
Please Mark Your Calendars for our next Bingo Sessions which will be held on Wednesday, April 30th, 2003 at 12:30, 6:30 & 9:30PM at the Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East, Leamington, Ontario, Phone Number 322-2251. For more information, please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous at 326-7642. Thank you.
Congratulations to all the children from St. Anthony's Parish who renewed their confirmation:
Queen of Peace: Max Abraham, Charles Andary, Jessica Aziz, Matthew Jacobs, Stephanie O'Beid, Rebecca Tannous, Joseph Andary, Michael Badaoa, Rema Tannous & Theresa Trad.St. Louis: Eden Andary, Samantha Jabbour, Bill Williams, James Azar, Michelle Haifa, Joseph Jabbour, Michel Nouhra & Fayez Youssef.
May God bless them all and give them all the Holy Spirit's Gifts.Silent Walk & Vigil: Leamington Area Right to Life is organizing a Silent Walk & Vigil on Sunday April 27, 2003. They will meet a the First Baptist Church, corner of Talbot West and Fox Sts. At 3:00PM Bishop Eugene LaRocque will give a short talk. We depart at 3:30PM for the hospital for a brief Silent Vigil during which a wreath will be laid in memory of all unborn children killed by abortion. Refreshments will be served after the walk which will take place come rain or shine.
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