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Sunday August 17th, 2003
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Assumption Festival Gospel: Luke 10: 46 - 55
Readings: Romans 12: 9 - 15
Mary's Song of praise symbolizes God's mercy and sympathy. The Virgin Mother said "The Mighty One" about the Lord who brings salvation. This also was spoken by the Prophet about Jerusalem: "God is in you, the Mighty One will save you and bring happiness renewing his love in you." God is Mighty; He grants help to all selflessly, without fearing a human being or a thing.
He is the Holy One and the One above all evil. He came to earth to lift the humankind to him. His might appears in two faces: against the arrogant sitting on thrones, with the humble who know their weakness and wait for God's mercy; against the rich people who think that they could live without God after their harvest flourished and bore fruits. This is the Lord whom Mary spoke of and sang his praises, the Lord who takes good care of those who fear Him.
God does not forget the sinners. This is the Lord of mercy. He showed His mercy toward Abraham. God completed his mercy by sending his Son to save His people. God stood beside his humble servant Mary, lifting her. For this reason, the earth congratulated her while waiting for the heavens to congratulate her on her glorious assumption in body and soul to be with her divine Son.
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Masses & Celebrations during the week:Sun. August 17th. 2003
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Assumption Feast12:00PM
For the Intentions of All Parishioners6:00PM
For the Intentions of All Parishioners
Mon. August18th, 20038:00AM
St. Anne's Prayers8:30AM
Deceased Members of the Yaldo Family (Family)
Tue. August 19th, 20038:00AM
St. Anthony's Prayers8:30AM
Sarkis Boula Boutros (Bakhos Boutros)
Wed. August 20th, 20038:00AM
Mother Mary's Prayers8:30AM
Salmo Shamoun & Wife Mary & Daughter Hanne (Family)9:00AM
Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Thu. August 21st, 20038:00AM
St. Charbel's Prayers8:30:PM
All Forgotten Souls (Antoune Obeid)
Fri. August 22nd, 20038:00AM
Sacred Heart Prayers8:30AM
For the intention of Hermiz Danho (Family)9:30PM
Outdoor St. Charbel's Candlelight Procession @ St. Anthony's Parish.
Sun. August 24th, 2003
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost9:00PM
Rangi Khalife (Abdallah Khalife & Family)11:00AM
Boutros Tawil & Wife Zahie & Deceased Family Members (Tony & Vicki Tawil)12:30PM
Baptism: Jasmine Anne Saad
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Faith Mennonite Church On behalf of His Excellency Mgr. Joseph Khoury, Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary, Leamington Lebanese Club and St. Anthony's Parish, we would like to welcome all the visitors who came from far and near, from all over Canada, the United States and overseas, to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady. May God bless them all through the intercession of the Virgin Mother
Candlelight Procession: On August 22nd, and every 22nd of the month we will have a Candlelight procession in St. Anthony's Parish at 9:30PM. This procession was requested by Saint Charbel himself when he restored to health Nouhad Shami in Lebanon. All are welcome to come and pray for the Saint of Lebanon.
Bingo Sessions: Please mark your calendar for our next Bingo Session which will be held on Wednesday, August 20th, 2003 at 12:30, 6:30 & 9:30PM. For more information please call Gladys Tannous @ 326-7642.
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 Antoine James Taouil & Tommy Joseph Zeiter & Lauren Malka Azar who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation on Sunday August 10th, and Friday August 15, 2003 in St. Anthony's Parish. May God bless them and give them a long and happy life with their families.
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.
Healing Mass: Rev. George Beaune, C.S.B. will be the main celebrant and homilist of the Eucharistic Celebration for healing at Holy Family Church, 800 block of Wyandotte St. East, at 7:30PM on September 5th, 2003. All are welcome.
Assumption PrayerRejoice 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 the good things for the poor. Now in heaven her car is undiminished, near her Son she seeks the good of us all.
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