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Sunday December 7, 2003

Sunday of the Birth of John The Baptist

Gospel: Luke 1: 57 - 66

Readings: Galatians 4: 21, 5:1

With the birth of John the Baptist, the first of the announcements was completed. The announcement to Zechariah arranged for the announcement to Mary, the birth of John prepared for the birth of Jesus as a completion of the big announcement. The birth of John is one of the occurrences of the birth of Jesus. The joy that is spread today on the mountain will soon broaden to all humanity the day of the birth of Jesus. The Gospel focuses on the triumph of the matter of God over family traditions. The faithful are invited to live the freedom given to them through the birth of Isaac from Sarah the free. They are born from the promise given by Jesus Christ. For that reason, we need to strengthen and make victorious God's will over all traditions that face us. On the eighth day, the boy enters the circle of the Covenant and is given the name appropriate to the family tradition. With John the customs came to a halt. He will be called according to what was said to Zechariah by the angel. As soon as Zechariah wrote down the name John, he spoke immediately. By calling his son John, Zechariah declared God's right in him. Zechariah, as a father, gave up that right to God. He learned how to obey God during those nine months of silence and meditation.

Last Week's Collection $ 1,510.00

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

Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday December 14, 2003

Sun. December 7th . 2003 Sunday of the Birth of John the Baptist 9:00AM Mother Mary's Prayers. 10:00AM Ladies Auxiliary Members Dead & Alive / Renewal of Vows (Ladies Auxiliary) 12:00PM Antoine Zakaria (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family) Mon. December 8th, 2003 Immaculate Conception Feast 5:30PM St. Anne's Prayers 6:00PM Bishop Elias Shaheen (St. Anthony's Parish) Tue. December 9th, 2003 5:30PM St. Anthony's Prayers 6:00PM Antonios Yacoub & Wife & Deceased Family Members (Boula & Alice Boutros) Wed. December 10th, 2003 5:00PM Mother Mary's Prayers 6:00PM Joaquim & Joaquima Santos (Maria Santos) 7:00PM Visit of Our Lady of the Cape. Rosary Prayers & Litany & Blessing @ Antoine & Renée Nassar's Residence, 37 Sherwood Ave., Leamington, (519) 326-8078 Thu. December 11th, 2003 5:30PM St. Charbel's Prayers 6:00PM Fr. Antoune Obeid (Youssef Obeid) Fri. December 12th, 2003 5:30PM Sacred Heart Prayers 6:00PM Bassam Obeid (Family Obeid) Sun. December 13th, 2003 Sunday of the Announcement to Joseph 10:00AM Hanne Issa (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family) 12:00PM Louie Iskandar Georges ( 3 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family)

Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday December 14, 2003

Thanks: We would like to thank all the ladies who prepared the food for the lunch with His Excellency Mgr. Joseph Khoury. May God bless you all with your families. Mother Mary's Visit: If you would like for Mother Mary to come and bless your house, please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. Thank you. Christmas Party: All the children of St. Anthony's Parish are invited to a Christmas Party on December 21st, 2003 at the Leamington Lebanese Club . Please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. All are welcome. Christmas Trees: Christmas Time is fast approaching. St. Anthony's Parish will need Christmas trees to decorate (8 trees). You can make a donation directly to St. Anthony's Parish or you can buy the trees from Colasanti's or Peanut Centre Nursery. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. St. Anthony's Parish Council: If you are interested in being a member of St. Anthony's Parish Council for the next three years term, please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. The new Council will commence working starting January 2004. Christmas Play: All the children from St. Anthony's Parish who are participating in this year's Christmas Play will have a Dress Rehearsal on Friday December 19, 2003 from 4:00 to 5:00PM. Please be there on time. Arabic Choir Practice: Takes place on Friday at 4 to 5:30PM. You can still register on the sheet provided at the church entrance. Responsible for the Choir is Mr. Daoud Nohra. Congratulations to Hasna Delvalle Isase: Hasna Delvalle Isase who received the Sacraments of Baptism & Confirmation on Sunday November 30, 2003 in St. Anthony's Parish. May God bless her and give her a long and happy life with her family. Advent Mission: Is Advent a Flurry of endless activity for you and your family? Do you long for that sense of peace that only Christ can give? Then mark your calendar. We are having an Advent Mission with Fr. Richard Fragomeni who will be joining us from Chicago on Saturday December 13th, 2003 at 5:00 at St. Martin de Porres Church. All are welcome. Lights of Life: LDMH Foundation presents Lights of Life, tree lighting ceremony on Sunday December 7, 2003 at 7:00PM at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. St. Anthony's Parish has made a donation ($ 200.00) in memory of all the deceased parishioners. Funds raised will be used for pastoral care for families and friends in their time of need. All are welcome. Bus Tour to Marantha Spring and Shrine: (Come Lord Jesus), Elyria, Ohio on December 11 & 12, 2003. Cost $ 84.00 Canadian. For information, please call Gail @ (519) 253-5018. Big Brothers needed: Big Brothers are urgently needed in Leamington. For further info, call Marg Simpson at Big Brothers at 945-5909 ext. 29 or 322-3535 (Leamington Office. New Year's Even Party: Ring in the New Year with Shadia Aboul Hosn at the Leamington Lebanese Club, Hwy. 77 (519) 326-3883. Join us for a magical New Year's Eve on December 31, 2003. Also appearing DJ English Music. Adults: $ 70.00, 12 & under: $ 50.00. Ticket price includes: Appetizer Table, Dinner, Party Favors & more. Reservations available for tables of 8 or more.

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