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Sunday August 3rd, 2003

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Gospel: Matthew 12: 14 - 21 Readings: 2 Corinthians 6: 3 - 10 Today's Gospel took place after Jesus healed the man with a withered hand; as a result of this healing, the Pharisees conspired against him to destroy him. This conspiracy did not stop Jesus from healing others. What was spoken by the Prophet Isaiah describes perfectly Jesus' way in confrontation: "He will not wrangle… He will not break a bruised reed… He will not quench a smoldering wick." All this serenity and power is a result of the Spirit's coming upon him. He doesn't race against judgment; instead he leaves room for change. The bruised reed is not yet broken; maybe it will get straightened again; also the smoldering wick is not off yet; maybe it will burn again. All nations have the chance to hope in his name. All the things said by Isaiah describing Jesus should apply to our lives. Shouldn't our behavior resemble to Jesus'? Why do we judge others holding a grudge against them without even giving them a chance to change? It is not difficult to walk this road because it comes from the Spirit's work if we allow him to work Jesus' works in us. Last Week's Collection: $ 3,301.00 Masses & Celebrations during the week: Sun. August 3rd . 2003 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost 9:00AM Hanna Kairouz (Youssef Kairouz & Family) 11:00AM Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Bakhos Jacobs & Family) 1:00PM Baptism: Hailey Semaan 6:00PM Rosary & Litany, Blessing with the Icon of Mother Mary @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine Mon. August 4th, 2003 8:30AM Youssef Estephan Boutros & Wife Alia & Sons Antonios & Estephan (Boula & Alice Boutros) Tue. August 5th, 2003 8:30AM Antoune Nohra (Lorraine Nohra) Wed. August 6th , 2003 Transfiguration of the Lord 8:30AM Fouad Azar (George Tawil) 9:00AM Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries) Thu. August 7th, 2003 8:30AM In honor of God the Father & All mankind (Donated) 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: Opening of the Assumption Novena. 7:00PM Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid) Fri. August 8th, 2003 6:30PM 7:00PM Ghossen Jabbour & Her Brothers & Sisters & Parents (Sadie Jabbour) Sun. August 10th,, 2003 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost 9:00AM Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Jawad Jraiche & Family) 11:00AM Youssef Tannous Obeid & Wife Badiha & Deceased Children & Grandchildren (Family) 12:30PM Baptism: Tommy Zeiter 2:00PM Baptism: Antoine James Taouil 6:00PM Rosary & Litany, Blessing with the Icon of Mother Mary @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine.

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

Civic Holiday: Monday August 4th, we celebrate the Civic Holiday. The Office will be closed. Have a safe and happy holiday. Assumption Novena: With a permission from His Excellency Mgr. Joseph Khoury, the Assumption Novena will take place at Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine starting August 7th, 2003 at 7:00PM and will continue every evening until August 15th, 2003. All are welcome to attend. Transfiguration Feast: On August 6th, we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. The Mass will be celebrated at 8:30AM. All are welcome to attend. Bingo Volunteers: We need Bingo Volunteers to help with St. Anthony's Parish Bingo Sessions. If you are interested and you have knowledge on how to conduct a Bingo Session, please call St. Anthony's Parish at 322-2282. Thank you. Summer Fun Day: St. Anthony's Parish is organizing a FUN DAY for all those interested: Outdoor BBQ, Games for kids and lots of fun. This event will take place on Saturday August 23rd, 2003. More details will follow. All are welcome. Video Library: St. Anthony's Parish Video Library will be open every Monday from 10:00AM to 3:00PM. Joey Jraige will be responsible for the Library. For information you could call him @ 839-5945. Fun Day for Youth and Altar Servers: On Monday August 4th, the bus will leave ST. Anthony's Parish at 8:00AM and will return to our Parish at 8:00PM. Please be there on time. Our Lady of Lebanon Festival: This year we are planning to celebrate the Assumption Festival by organizing Volleyball, Ping Pong, Basketball, card & Dice, Valère Gaspard, 326-8461 tournaments with a talent show starting August 11th, 2003 at 8:00PM. Responsible for Ping Pong: Jason Raheb, 326-3909, Basketball, Anthony Raheb, 326-5896, Responsible for Volleyball: Louis Jraiche, 818-5242, Responsible for Dice, Valère Gaspard, 326-8461, Responsible for Talent Show: Jenny Nohra, 326-8888 & Crystal Abbas, 326-1748. Mr. Max Tannous is the coordinator of the event, 326-6310. Please register your names on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance if you are interested in participating in those events. Fifth Annual Pig Roast: St. John's Anglican Church is having the Fifth Annual Pig Roast on Friday August 29, 2003 at the Leamington Marina. Cash Bar, 5:00 to 9:00PM (Beer, Wine, Pop) Dinner, 5:00 to 8:00PM. Adults $ 12.00 Children (8 and under) $ 6.00. Limited Tickets. Please call 326-3111 or 326-4042 for tickets. Some tickets will be sold at the door. All are welcome. Congratulations to Amal Marie & Nicole Theresa Sleiman who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturdy July 26, 2003. May God bless them both and give them happy and healthy lives with their families. Congratulations to Jarrod Matthew Spencer & Theresa Ann Nehmetallah who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday August 2nd, 2003. May God bless them both and give them a happy life full of love and respect for each other. The Transfiguration of Jesus August 6 The Divinity of Christ was made manifest to Sts. Peter, James and John when Jesus appeared before them on Mount Tabor and his face and clothing shone radiantly. His appearance before the apostles was a confirmation to them of his relation to the Church and his role as the Son of God. A feast in honor of the Transfiguration has been celebrated in the Christian churches of the East since the fifth century. In the Middle Ages, as interest grew in the Holy Land and the various sites connected with the life of Jesus, this feast was established in the Western Roman Empire. Lord Jesus Christ, Through your Transfiguration on the mount, strengthen our hearts lest they be broken by the scandal of the Cross. Enlightened by your grace, may we share the brightness of your glory.

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