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April 27th, 2003

First Sunday after Resurrection

Readings: 2 Corinthians , 5: 11 - 21 Gospel: John, 20: 26-31 (English & Lebanese): This Sunday, the First after Resurrection, Thomas saw, believed and proclaimed: "My Lord and my God!" This Sunday in particular, St. Paul proclaimed in his second letter to the Corinthians: "If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! All this from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ." We also declare that Jesus Christ is our Lord and our God. He is the Son of the Father, and the giver of eternal life. He is alive in each one of us in every time and every age. He is the king of peace in our hearts and our souls. Thomas refused to believe the Lord's Resurrection coming from the other disciples. He wanted to touch in order to believe. For this reason, Jesus came when the doors were closed; he saluted his disciples saying to Thomas: "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe." Thomas needed to hear those words from Jesus who said to him: "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe." Jesus' words are a promise for us that we will be granted happiness and beatitude even if we did not see Jesus with the naked eye, because the Church testified to the world that Jesus is alive in each one of us. Last Week's Collection: $ 10,484.51 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Apr. 27th 10:00AM Michael Boutros (3 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family) 12:00PM Sarkis Boutros (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family) Mon. Apr. 28th 5:30PM St. Anne's Prayers 6:00PM Gaspard Gaspard & Wife Badiha & Julia Yacoub (Sarkis Yacoub & Family) Tue. Apr. 29th 5:30PM St. Anthony's Prayers. 6:00PM Adele Laba (Family) Wed. Apr. 30th 9:00AM Rosary Prayers 6:00PM Youssef Jraige (Sadie Jraige) Thu. May 1st 9:00AM Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day. 9:05AM Mother Mary's Prayers. 10:00AM St. Charbel's Prayers 10:30AM Sacred Heart Prayers 11:00AM Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour. 12:00PM Blessing & Conclusion of the Day. 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM All alive & Deceased Members of Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary (Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary) Fri. May 2nd 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM Youssef Raheb & Wife Alia & Daughters Milia, Hanné & Theresa (Boula & Theresa Raheb) Sun. May 4th 10:00AM: Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Boula Jouraij & Family) 12:00PM: Amira Francis (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family) 3:00PM First Communion Celebration

Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for South Point Community

Fr. Elie would like to thank each and everyone of you for your kindness. Thank you all for the generous gifts of money ($2,720.00). Your continuous support and generosity are gratefully appreciated. God bless you all. Retreat: Fr. Elie will participate in the Annual Retreat for Priests in Montreal starting Monday, April 28th to Thursday May 1st, 2003. Very Rev. Abbot Paul Attea will celebrate the Masses during this period of time. We thank him in advance for his help and assistance and we ask the Lord to bless him. Once again we express our most sincere thanks to all of you who made the Easter Season a very happy and memorable one. May God bless you with your families and loved ones. The month of May is consecrated to Mother Mary's Prayers. By a permission of His Excellency Mgr. Joseph Khoury, the Masses will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine during the week (Monday to Friday) 6:30PM Rosary & Litany, Mass at 7:00PM. All are welcome to attend and pray to the Heavenly Mother asking for her prayers and intercession before the Lord. First Communion Meetings will take place on Friday, May 2nd, 2003 with Mrs. Jihane Mouawad and Mrs. Ghada Kantati. Thank you. 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. Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo sessions which will be held on Wednesday, April 30th, 2003 at 12 :30PM, 6:30 & 9:30PM at the Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East, Leamington. For more information, please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous at 326-7642. 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. 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. Giant Yard & Bake Sale: Knox Presbyterian Church is having a Giant Yard and Bake Sale on Saturday May 10, 2003, 8:00AM to 2:00PM at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. South, Rain or Shine come and browse. Grab a hot dog off the barbecue and dessert from the bake table. All are welcome. Cardinal Carter News: Catholic Education Week: April 27th to May 2nd, 2003 Early Release Day: Thursday May 1st, 2003. Buses leave the school at 12:30PM.

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