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February 16th, 2003

Sunday of the Righteous & Just

Readings: Hebrews 12: 18-24 Gospel: Matthew, 25; 31-46 (English & Lebanese) We remember today and during this week the Righteous and Just, the monks, the brothers and sisters who live in the love and fear of God. They passed on to the heavenly kingdom. We remember with them all the saints in heaven asking the Lord through their intercession to strengthen our faith so we could walk following their footsteps. We pray begging for their help. We ask the Lord to guide and illuminate our minds so we could understand the secret of our salvation, live the true love that put us on the way to sanctify and heaven. Let us pray to God asking him to help us live our lives on earth fearing him, living according to his commandments and the Church's, hoping that at the end we live the glory in heaven. The Gospel of today tells us that the scale of justice will move according to the deeds of mercy that we do when we see Jesus' face in our neighbours', following the example of our Holy Father Pope John Paul II who visited the man who tried to kill him granting him forgiveness. True Christian live his faith because faith without works is dead. That is how we become like the saints light to the world and testimony to others. Last Week's Collection: $ 1,698.10 Youth Group Dance: $ 466.65 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Feb. 16th 10:00AM Louie Thomas (Paul & Adele Thomas) 12:00PM Fouad Azar ( Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family) Mon. Feb. 17th 6:00PM All Forgotten Souls (Max Jacobs & Family) Tue. Feb. 18th 6:00PM Haifa Nakhlé (Antoune Obeid & Family) Wed. Feb. 19th 9:00AM Rosary Prayers 5:00PM Mother Mary's Prayers 6:00PM Tom Badaoui (Joe Najem) Thu. Feb. 20th 5:30PM St. Charbel's Prayers 6:00PM Mirchid Youssef (Paul Joseph) Fri. Feb. 21st 5:30PM Sacred Heart Prayers 6:00PM Madem Youssef (Max Abraham) Sun. Feb. 23rd 10:00AM Antonios & Maryin Najem & Rangi & Yacoub Khalife (Abdallah Khalife & Family) 12:00PM Claudette Raffoul (Najib Raffoul & Family)

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

We would like to welcome Superior General of the Antonin Order Abbot Simon Atallah who is visiting from Lebanon. He will celebrate a Solemn Mass in St. Anthony's Parish on Sunday February 23rd, 2003 at 12:00PM. All are welcome. Bible Study: will take place on Monday February 17, 2003 at 7:00PM at St. Anthony's Church Hall with Rev. Fr. Joseph Tannous. All are welcome. You're invited to the ordination of the Deacon Pierre Azzi to the priesthood on Sunday, March 2nd, 2003 at 12:00PM at St. Maron's Cathedral, 1000 Gouin St., Montreal. Everyone is invited to a reception afterwards at the Cathedral's Hall. All are welcome. Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions which will be held on Thursday, February 24th, 2003 at 12:30PM at Leamington Bingo Hall, 14 Mill St. East, phone # 322-2251. For more information, please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous at 326-7642. First Communion Meetings: First Communion Meetings will take place on Friday February 21st, 2003 from 6:30 to 8:00PM, with Mrs. Ghada Kantati and Mrs. Jihane Mouawad. Please do not forget your books. Thank you. Please pick up your offertory envelopes and income tax receipts after the Sunday Masses or in the Secretary's Office, 8:00AM to 3:00PM. Thank you. Congratulations to Gilbert Douaihy & Marie Tannous who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday February 8, 2003. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life together full of love and respect for each other. Job Opportunity: St. George Parish in London is seeking a Coordinator of Youth Ministry. Full time position. Responsibilities include: coordinate the recruitment and training of volunteer youth ministers, facilitate the development and implementation of activities for youth, work in parish school, and assist in sacramental preparation programs. Qualifications: training and experience in youth ministry, excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational ability, theological background, and be active in their faith. Interested persons should contact St. George Parish at (519) 471-4220. Deadline for application: Monday, February 24th, 2003. Queen of Peace Catholic School: Junior and Senior Kindergarten registration for the 2003 - 2004 school year will take place during the weeks of February 17th to 28th, from 5:00 to 7:00pm For new Junior and Senior Kindergarten registration, please note that the child's birth certificate, Baptismal Certificate and Immunization Record are required. Looking forward to seeing you there.

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