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Sunday August 10th, 2003
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Gospel: Matthew 12: 24 - 32
Readings: 2 Thessalonians 2: 13 - 17
Today's Gospel draws the attention to the blasphemy against the Spirit. Before the miracles performed by Jesus, the people questioned his identity. The Pharisees confirmed that Jesus could only cast demons by Beelzebul the ruler of the demons. Jesus used the picture of the kingdom divided against itself to verify that the kingdom of Beelzebul was not demolished and the proof is the role played by the Pharisees. Jesus casts out demons by the power of God.
Blasphemy against the Spirit is being adamant on refusing the work of the Holy Spirit through Jesus. The faithful cannot reach the level of "blasphemy against the Spirit" because sometimes he goes though times of doubt. The faithful could never reach the final confirmation that Jesus works by Beelzebul's power. Therefore, the sins of the faithful will be forgiven because he did not know how to abstain himself from them.
The sins of those who speak blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven because by doing so, the faithful will refuse the only forgiveness from the one and only Saviour Jesus Christ.
Last Week's Collection: $ 1,918.10Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. August 10th. 2003
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost9:00AM
Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Jawad Jraiche & Family)11:00AM
Youssef Tannous Obeid & Wife Badiha & Deceased Children & Grandchildren
(Family)12:30PM
Baptism: Tommy Zeiter2:00PM
Baptism: Antoine James Taouil6:00PM
Rosary & Litany, Blessing with the Icon of Mother Mary @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine
Mon. August11th, 20036:30PM
Novena Prayers7:00PM
Boula Mikhail (Family)
Tue. August 12th, 20036:30PM
Novena Prayers7:00PM
Nohra Daoud Nohra & Wife & Deceased Children & Daughter-in-law Shamma
(David Nohra & Family)Wed. August 13th, 2003
9:00AM
Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries @ the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon)6:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers7:00PM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family)
Thu. August 14th, 20036:30PM
Novena Prayers7:00PM
Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary Members Dead & Alive
(Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary)
Fri. August 15th , 2003 Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady7:00PM
For the Intentions of All Parishioners
Sat. August 16th, 20036:00PM: For the Intentions of All Parishioners
Sun. August 17th, 2003 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost12:00PM: For the Intentions of All Parishioners
6:00PM: For the Intentions of All Parishioners
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Leamington United Church We would like to welcome all the visitors who came to celebrate the Fest of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. May God bless them all through the intercession of the Virgin.
Assumption Festival Collection: All the Ushers are asked to help with the collections during the Solemn Masses on August 15, 16 & 17, 2003. The Collections from Sunday Masses, 12:00 & 6:00PM will go to St. Anthony's Parish. Thank you in advance for you help and collaboration.
We received the Masses and Donations in memory of Youssef Khalil Sarkis. We thank you all for your generosity and kindness. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
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.
Alliance of the Two Hearts: 40 Hours Adoration at Our Lady of the Assumption at Our Lady of the Assumption Chapel, 350 Huron Church Road, Windsor, on September 5th at 8:00AM to September 6th at midnight. All are invited to pray for sanctity of life and marriage. Mass celebrants are Fr. Pio and Fr. Matthew.
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 Hailey Diana Semaan who received the Sacraments of Baptism in St. Anthony's Parish on Sunday August 3rd , 2003. May God bless her and give her a healthy and happy life with her family.
London Diocesan Shrine: The London Diocesan Shrine in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary welcomes you at its location at St. Patrick's Church, 5773 10th Line Raleigh, near Merlin, Ontario. In this the "Year of the Rosary" consider making at pilgrimage. Open year round, Special Shrine days are scheduled for August 13 - 22, 2003 (Ten consecutive days). Each day begins at 11:00AM with the celebration of Holy Mass followed by prayers for the sick, lunch, Rosary procession with a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and benediction. The day will end around 3:00PM. Two nightly celebrations are set for August 14th and August 21st, beginning at 9:00PM. Please bring a lawn chair and your own lunch as nothing is sold at the Shrine. For further information, please contact Fr. Michael Dwyer at (519) 689-7760.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 15On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII declared the Assumption of the Blessed Mother a doctrine of faith. The taking up of the body and soul of the Mother of God into heaven was celebrated in Jerusalem as far back as the fifth century. Gradually, various churches of East and West made it part of their calendar.
Rejoice with the Mother of God, with angels and saints, and celebrate this great feast: The Assumption of the Virgin Mary. On earth she was a fruitful virgin, in heaven she intercedes for all; through this blessed woman, the Spirit's gifts still flow upon us, and her words teach gentle wisdom. At her assent the earth blossomed; she sought good things for the poor. Now in heaven her care is undiminished, near her Son she seeks the good of us all.
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