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April 13th, 2003
Palm Sunday Readings: Philippians, 1: 1 - 11
Gospel: John,12: 12-22 (English & Lebanese):
As we celebrate Palm Sunday, we can feel the glory of Easter. With all the pain and suffering of today's life, we hear St. Paul's cry who is happy and thankful to the Lord who enters our hearts, triumphant over all the difficulties and obstacles, giving salvation to all nations declaring himself king of mercy.
All those participating in the Lord's celebration today greet and welcome Jesus as a king. They celebrate Jesus' presence and his salvation that he gave to all his people after they saw in him hope and love, after they lived under the burden of domination and poverty. Jesus saved all nations, he is the savior of all the nations, he is the lamb of the New Easter.
St. Paul's epistles are a proof of that truth when he complimented the faith of the people of Philippi who participated in preaching the Gospel to all nations because Jesus' mission is international, from sea to sea as Zakaria predicted. The sight of Jesus by all nations and by us today, can't be completed unless we enter in his passion, death and resurrection. Let us all say with the nations: "We want to see Jesus" let us walk with the faithful saying: "Blessed is the One who is our salvation, our glory; bless us Lord, open our minds and heats so we could welcome you and be loyal to your word and reach safety to the light, truth and sanctity.
Amen.
Last Week's Collection: $ 1,653.55Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
Masses & Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. Apr. 13th10:00AM
For the Intentions of All Parishioners12:00PM
For the Intentions of All Parishioners6:00PM
Salat Elhash
Mon. Apr. 14th6:00PM
Salat Elhash
Assad Gebriel (Najib Gebriel & Family)
Tue. Apr. 15th6:00PM
Salat Elhash
Ben & Peter Najem & Antonios & Frangie Jraige (Jean Najem & Family)
Wed. Apr. 16th6:00PM
Salat Elhash
Boula Mikhail (Family)
Thu. Apr. 17th6:00PM
Washing of the Feet
Youssef Tannous Obeid & Wife & Deceased children & Grandchildren & Hanna Obeid & Wife & Deceased children (Marie Obeid)7:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers8:00PM
St. Charbel's Prayers8:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers9:00PM
Youth Group Prayers & Medtitation10:00PM
Salat Elhash11:00PM
Adoration Hour12:00AM
Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Fri. Apr. 18thPassion of the Lord
8:00AM
Rassem Al Kass
All Forgotten Souls (Ricardo & Ghada Kantati)3:00PM
Service of the Lord's Passion
Sat. Apr. 19th6:00PM
Children's Easter Vigil Mass & Easter Play
Sun. Apr. 20th
Easter Sunday12:00AM
For the Intentions of All Parishioners12:00PM: For the Intentions of All Parishioners
- 2:30PM:
- Baptism: Marielle Nehmetallah
Mon. Apr. 21st
Easter Monday12:00PM
Antonios Badaoui (Family)
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for United Pentecostal Church We would like to welcome to St. Anthony's Parish all the visitors who came to spend some time with their families. May God bless them all and give them health and happiness and make their stay a joyful one.
Salat Elhash will take place this evening at 6:00PM to start off the Holy Week. All are welcome to attend.
Children's Easter Mass: We will have an Easter Vigil children's Mass on Saturday April 19 at 6:00PM. Please give a chance to all the parents to participate.
Easter Play: All the children participating in the Easter Play on Saturday, April 19th, please be at the Church at 5:00PM. Thank you.
First Communion Meetings will be cancelled for this Friday, which is Good Friday and will resume next Friday, April 25, 2003 with Mrs. Jihane Mouawad and Mrs. Ghada Kantati. Thank you.
New P. A. System: We are planning on updating our P. A. System. The new one will cost approximately $ 3,500.00. Any donation will be gratefully appreciated. Also any help with the Easter flowers and Treats will be much valued. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.
Stations of the Cross: Cardinal Carter is having a Stations of the Cross Play on Holy Thursday at 8:45AM & 10:AM. Everyone is welcome to attend.
¢ Bulletin Advertising: We have spaces available in our Church Bulletin if you are interested in advertising your business. Cost $ 70.00 for 6 months and $ 120.00 for a year. Thank you in advance for supporting your parish. Please call the Church Office at 322-2282 for information.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.
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.
Congratulations to Maribel Ann Jraige who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish on Sunday April 6th, 2003. May God bless her with her family and keep her healthy and happy.
Palm Sunday Evening Service: This event is sponsored by the Leamington Ministerial Association for the Churches of Leamington. It will take place today, Sunday, April 13th, 2003 at 7:00PM at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. East. Guest Speaker: Rev. John Stephennette, Chaplain of Metropolitan Hospital, Windsor. Special Music by Leamington United Mennonite Heritage Choir. Offering by Mennonite Central Community Meat Canning Project. All are welcome to gather to show our common faith in Jesus, the One crucified and resurrected. A time of refreshment will follow.
Prayer before a CrucifixBehold, O kind and most sweet Jesus, I cast myself upon my knees in Your sight, and with the most fervent desire of my soul I pray and beseech You that You would impress upon my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope and charity, true repentance for my sins and a firm purpose of amendment, while with deep affection and grief of soul I ponder within myself and mentally contemplate Your five most precious wounds, having before my eyes that which David spoke in prophecy of you, O good Jesus, "They have pierced my hands and feet, they have numbered all my bones."
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