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February 2nd, 2003

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Presentation of the Lord at the Temple

Readings: 2, Corinthians,9 :1-15 Gospel: Luke, 2; 22-24 (English & Lebanese) A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick." They followed him because they benefited from him. Once he stops helping them with miracles they will leave him. When Jesus had accepted to be on trial and to be crucified, all those cured by him, all those fed by him, they all disappeared. That is the problem. We are with God as long as we gain from him (success, healing, help), otherwise, we become against him. In today's Gospel we hear "When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself." He went away to pray and meditate. He wants to teach us that his kingdom is not from this world and that he is the Lord's Messiah. They want him to be a political leader who will provide for them freedom, security and prosperity. They want him to return the throne to Israel. Jesus' throne is spiritual. He came to free us from sins, to give us peace and love, even his Gospel's words bring us to life, unite us and sanctify us. The miracles of the loaves remind us to trust in God's love with all our heart. Last Week's Collection: $ 1,044.00 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Feb. 2nd 10:00AM Hanné Issa (Boula Issa & Son Sam) 12:00PM Youssef Jraige & His Parents & Deceased Family Members (Sadie Jraige) Mon. Feb. 3rd 6:00PM Sarkis Boula Boutros (Mr. & Mrs. Louie Raffoul) Tue. Feb. 4th 6:00PM All Forgotten Souls (John & Cathy Jacobs & Family) Wed. Feb. 5th 9:00AM Rosary Prayers 6:00PM Joe Jacobs & Wife Mary (Sarkis Jacobs & Family) Thu. Feb. 6th 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 And Conclusion of the Day 6:00PM Khalil Raffoul (David Nohra & Family) Fri. Feb. 7th 6:00PM Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid) Sat. Feb. 8th 1:00PM Wedding: Gilbert Douaihy & Marie Tannous Sun. Feb. 9th 10:00AM ST. Maron's Feast: For the Intention of all Parishioners 12:00PM St. Maron's Feast: For the Intention of all Parishioners

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

We would like to welcome Fr. Elie back to St. Anthony's Parish. Also a special welcome to Fr. Joseph Tannous who came from Lebanon. Our sincere thanks to Fr. Bakhos Tannous & Fr. Milad Abou Diwan for their help. May God bless them and give them the health and strength to continue their mission. Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple: This Sunday we celebrate the Presentation of Jesus in the temple. During both Masses we bless the candles as a symbol of Jesus the light of all nations. Twentieth Anniversary of the foundation of the Maronite Diocese in Canada: For the occasion of the twentieth Anniversary of the foundation of the Maronite Diocese, St. Maron's Eparchy celebrates with a Solemn Mass on Sunday, February 9, 2003, St. Maron's feast, in St. Maron's Cathedral. 1000 Gouin, Montreal at 12:00Noon. Please be there at 11:45AM. The celebration will be broadcasted on Radio Canada during the emission of "The Day of the Lord." A reception will follow at the Cathedral's Hall. All are welcome to attend. First Communion Meetings: First Communion Meetings will take place on Friday February 7th, 2003 from 6:30 to 8:00PM, with Mrs. Ghada Kantati and Mrs. Jihane Mouawad. Please do not forget your books. Thank you. ST. Maron's Feast: We celebrate St. Maron's Feast on Sunday, February 9th. The Masses will be offered for the intentions of all parishioners. St. Maron's Trillium will take place every evening before the Mass. All are welcome to attend and pray for the Patron of the Maronites. Rosary Prayers will take place every Wednesday morning at 9:00AM. All are welcome. Third Banns Between: Gilbert Douaihy & Marie Tannous Please mark your calendar for our next Bingo Sessions which will take place on Thursday, February 6th, 2003 at 12:30 & 6:30PM at Leamington Bingo, 14 Mill ST. East, Phone # 322-2251. For more information, please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous at 326-7642. ST. Valentine's Night: Sponsored by An-Nahar Newspaper, a Valentine's Night with Tony Hanna and his group, will take place at Casino Windsor, 377 Riverside Ballroom, 2nd Floor on Friday February 14, 2003. Doors open at 7:30PM, Dinner at 8:00PM. Tickets: $ 100.00, $ 150.00. VIP available. For reservation: Windsor: Karim Haddad, (519) 971-9075, Michigan: (586) 873-4877. Come join us in a special Valentine's celebration. Cardinal Carter News: Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School invites Grade 8 French Immersion and Public School Students to visit our school on February 5th and February 6th, 2003 for an exciting shadow program. Call the Student Services Department at 322-2804 to schedule your visit. Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School is pleased to announce Grade 8 Parent Information Night and Grade 8 Dance. All Families of students attending Catholic, Public or French Immersion Schools are invited to the Grade 8 Parent Information Night during which we shall be discussing our questions or concerns regarding registration, February 6th, 2003 at 7:00PM at Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School Auditorium. Your son/daughter is invited to the Grade Dance which will take place on the same night, February, 6th, 2003 in the Cardinal Carter School Gymnasium from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. We look forward to seeing you soon! Congratulations to Joe Sarkis & Mona Habib who were united in the holy bonds of matrimony in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday January 18, 2003. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life full of respect and love for each other. Healing Mass: Rev. Father Raymond Lawhead will be the main celebrant and homilist of the Eucharistic Celebration for healing at Holy Family Church (Formerly Immaculate Conception, 800 Block of Wyandotte St. East, Corner of Marentette) on Friday February 7, 2003 at 7:30PM, confession at 6:30PM, Prayers and Anointing. All are welcome. Tan for a can: Sunsetters Tanning Studio & The Salvation Army / Ministerial Food Bank invite you to "Tan for a Can" on Saturday February 1st, 2003 from 8:00AM to 6:00PM at Sunsetters Tanning Studion, 249 Erie St. South, Leamington. Bring your canned or dry goods to Sunsetters Tanning Studio and receive a Tan absolutely free of charge. Thank you in advance for your help. We look forward to seeing you with lots of cans and a glowing tan. Our deepest sympathies to the Elias family on the loss of Georgette Elias who passed away on Saturday January 25, 2003 at the age of 68. The Funeral Mass was held in St. Charbel's Parish on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 10:30AM. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to her family and relatives in Windsor and Leamington. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family. Presentation of Jesus February 2nd Forty days after his birth, Jesus was presented in the temple by Mary and Joseph to fulfill Jewish law. There Jesus was recognized by Simeon and Anna, who were waiting for the coming Messiah. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform for him the customary ritual of the law, he took him in his arms and blessed God in these world. "Now Master, you can dismiss your servant in peace; you have fulfilled your word. For my eyes have witnessed your saving deed displayed for all the people to see: A revealing light to the Gentiles, the glory of your people Israel." This feast, celebrated by the Christian Churches of East and West at an early date, has also been called "Candlemas Day" because candles are blessed and lighted this day on which Simeon called Jesus "A light to the Gentiles". Christ your Son became man for us and was presented in the temple.

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