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June 8th, 2003
Pentecost Sunday Readings: Acts, 2: 1 - 13
Gospel: John, 14: 15-20
This Pentecost Sunday, fifty days after the Resurrection, all secrets from the Resurrection are revealed to us. We are filled with the Spirit; we see through the eyes of the Risen One's Spirit. It is great to enter a new Pentecost, as the ones saved by the blood of the lamb, with the apostles.
Let us welcome on the feast of the coming of the Spirit, like Mother Mary and the disciples, God's gifts into our hearts through the Spirit of sanctity, understanding and knowledge, the Spirit that filled the world, the Church and all the nations with God's plentiful graces.
Let us welcome into our hearts the bliss of repentance, hope and salvation to become witnesses to the love that never fails. The Christianity, since early ages, was an adventure of love. Jesus raised the humanity to the generous light of love from the dirt of history and the dust of everyday life, by coming to earth. Jesus gave this mission to his disciples whom he chose.
When they were weak and doubtful, he sent them the Holy Spirit. Bless us Lord, as you blessed your Church through the Spirit. Make us carriers of your justice and truth.
Last Week's Collection: $ 3,388.00Thank you in advance for your help and support.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
Masses & Celebrations during the Week:Sun. June 8th - Pentecost Sunday
9:00AM
Youssef Nohra & Wife Shamma (Antonios Nohra & Family)11:00AM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (3 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. June 9th6:00PM
St. Anne's Prayers6:30PM
Sacred Heart Rosary & Litany7:00PM
Ghossen Jabbour & Parents & Deceased brothers & Sisters
(Sadie Jabbour)
Tue. June 10th - St. Rafca's Feast6:00PM
St. Anthony's Prayers.6:30PM
Sacred Heart Rosary & Litany
7:00PM
All Forgotten Souls (Antoune Obeid)
Wed. June 11th9:00AM
Rosary Prayers6:30PM
Sacred Heart Litany & Rosary7:00PM
Youssef Abbas & Wife Najibe & Sons Saleh & Boula
(Elias Jriage & Family)
Thu. June 12th6:00PM
St. Charbel's Prayers6:30PM
Sacred Heart Rosary & Litany7:00PM
Special Intention (Donated)
Fri. June 13thSt. Anthony of Padua's Feast
5:00PM
St. Anthony of Padua's Prayers5:30PM
Sacred Heart Rosary & Litany6:00PM
Antonios Sarkis Youssef & Antonios Tannous Jabbour
(Hanna Tannous & Family)
Sun. June 15thFather's Day
9:00AM:
For the Intentions of all Fathers11:00AM:
For the Intentions of all Father
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Knox Presbyterian Church Fr. Elie will be away on a Retreat from June 8 to June 14, 2003. Fr. Milad Bou Diwan will be celebrating the Masses during this period of time. We thank him in advance for his help.
Raffle Ticket Winner: We still have one winning ticket to be claimed for the Holy Family Statue; The winning ticket number is: 093331. Please call 322-2282 to claim your prize.
Volleyball Registration: If you are interested in joining St. Anthony's Parish Volleyball Team, please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance.
Summer Time Masses Schedule: Starting June 1st, Sunday Masses will take place at 9:00 & 11:00AM. Weekdays Masses will be celebrated in St. Anthony's Parish at 7:00PM. All are welcome.
Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions which will be held on Monday June 9th, 2003 at 12:30PM at Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East. For more information please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous @ 326-7642. Thank you for your support.
Talent Show: If you have a talent in music, dancing or any other form of art, and you are in grad 6 and up, please register your name at the sheet provided at the Church entrance. Responsible: Jenny Nohra & Crystal Abbas.
Church Étiquette: Please wear with respect to the House of God when you come to the Church. Please DO NOT wear sleeveless tops, thin spaghetti strapped tops or shoulderless dresses. DO NOT wear mini skirts or extra short skirts. Than you for your cooperation.
Second Banns Between: Frank Cinicolo Jr. & Paula George
The Topics of the Maronite Synod:
- Theological Introduction: Church of Hope, an act of Faith for our world.
- File One: Identity of the Maronite Church, vocation and Mission.
- File Two: Pastoral Renewal in the Maronite Church in persons.
- File Three: Maronite Church in today's world.
- File Four: Laws and Rules of the Maronite Church.
- File Five: Maronite Church and its expansion in the worldFor more information please visit the website: www.maronitesynod.org
Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School News:
- Athletic Banquet: June 12, 2003 at Cardinal Carter Cafeteria.
Our deepest sympathies to the Kairouz Family on the loss of Tony Kairouz who passed away in Virginia, USA on May 27, 2003 at the age of 23. The Memorial Mass was held in St. Anthony's Parish at 3:00PM last Sunday, June 1st, 2003. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives in Lebanon and Canada.
St. Louis Latch Key is scheduled to close June 27, 2003. You can stop this from happening if you register your child for licensed daycare at St. Louis. Please call Jen Beaule at 326-4591 to use this valuable service before it is gone. Don't wait; your registration could be the one that keeps this program open.
St. Rafca
June 10thSt. Rafca was born in Himlaya, a small village in Lebanon in 1832. At the age of 21, she entered an order of sisters which was later dissolved in1871. In that same year she entered the Lebanese Maronite Order. On the Feast of the Holy Rosary in 1885, Rafca prayed to our Lord that He might allow her to share in the suffering of his crucifixion. From that night on, her health began to deteriorate and soon she became blind and crippled, yet she rejoiced in being made worthy to participate in the daily works of the other sisters.
After years of great agony and torment, she died on March 23, 1914 at the Convent of St. Joseph in Jrabta, and since then, many physical and spiritual healings have been attributed to her intercession. Rafca was canonized as Blessed by Pope John Paul II in 1985. On June 10th, 2001 she was announced as Saint for the whole Catholic Church by Pope John Paul II.
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