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St Anthony's Parish - Sunday June 22nd, 2003
Second Sunday after Pentecost Gospel: John 14: 21 - 26
Readings: 1 Corinthians 2: 1 - 5
Today's Gospel is a Gospel of love: the Love of God based on living according to God's Commandments, a love taught by the Holy Spirit and all that was said by Jesus when He visited the earth. God is love; love is a continuous fountain of generosity that never dries.
God's love never ends and never dries up. After many temptations, the man fell and there was sin. Jesus came down from heaven to show us the extent to which God's love can reach. We sinned, God sent His Son to save us. He gave us the Holy Spirit to console us. Love cannot be made or bought. It is an unlimited free gift from God.
Whoever loves does not hate or live by "evil for evil". By loving, man becomes, unlike the Pharisees and the high priests, completed in love. Jesus came into the world as a light. Whoever believes in him doesn't live in darkness. Our Messiah is truth and love. God does not categorize us according to our position, wealth, connections, and intelligence but according to our kindness of heart and love.
We are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. We are the yeast that leavens the dough. Let us love God. This is the first and most important commandment. And the second one is similar. By loving thy neighbor we continue to love God.
Last Week's Collection: $ 2,860.51
Masses & Celebrations during the week:Sun. June 22nd, 2003
9:00AM
Raffoul Raffoul & Wife Badiha & Deceased Family Members (George Raffoul)11:00AM
Theresa Jabbour (2 Yrs. Mem. Mass)12:30PM
Baptism: Vanessa Doueihi
Mon. June 23rd, 20036:00PM
St. Anne's Prayers6:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers.7:00PM
Mirchid Youssef (Mr. Paul Joseph)
Tue. June 24th, 20036:00PM
St. Anthony's Prayers6:30PM
Sacred Heart Rosary & Litany7:00PM
All Forgotten Souls (Ricardo Kantati)
Wed. June 25th, 20039:00AM
Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)5:30PM
Mother Mary's Prayers6:30PM
Sacred Heart Rosary & Litany7:00PM
Saleh Jraige & Wife Foudha (Peter Daraiche)
Thu. June 26th, 20036:00PM
St. Charbel's Prayers6:30PM
Sacred Heart Rosary & Litany7:00PM
Tom Badaoui (Family)
Fri. June 27th, 2003Sacred Heart Prayers
6:30PM
Sacred Heart Rosary & Litany7:00PM
Michael Gebriel (Bader Keirouz & Family)7:30PM
Outdoor Procession with Sacred Heart Statue.
Sun. June 29th, 2003St. Peter & St. Paul Feast
9:00AM
Hanna Maksoud & Wife Balokia & Deceased Children Boutros & Youssef
(Mr. & Mrs. Youssef Youssef)11:00AM
Fr. Boutros Obeid & All Deceased Family Members (Youssef Obeid)
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Calvary Baptist Church. We would like to welcome into our Parish, Rev. Father Antoine who is visiting from Lebanon. May God bless him and make his stay in Leamington a very enjoyable and pleasant one surrounded by his relatives and Friends.
Our Lady of Lebanon Festival: This year we planning to celebrate the Assumption Festival by organizing Volleyball, Ping Pong, Basketball, Card & Dice Tournaments with a talent show starting August 11th, 2003 at 8:00PM. Responsible for Ping Pong: Jason Raheb, 326-3909, Anthony Raheb: 326-5896. Responsible for Volleyball: Louie Jraiche, 818-5242. Responsible for Talent Show: Jenny Nohra: 326-8888, Crystal Abbas: 326-1748. Mr. Max Tannous is the coordinator of the event, 326-6310. Please register your names on the sheet provided at the church entrance to participate in those events.
Volleyball Practice: St. Anthony's Parish Volleyball Team will practice in Cardinal Carter's Gym on Saturday, 3:00 to 5:00PM with their coach Mr. Paul Georges. We wish them all the luck.
Volleyball Tournament in Ottawa: St. Anthony's Parish volleyball Team will participate in the Volleyball Tournament hosted by St. Charbel's Parish, Ottawa on July 18, 19 & 20, 2003. Please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance if you are interested in supporting St. Anthony's Parish Team on that weekend and visit some of the attractions in the area. The bus will leave St. Anthony's Parish on July 18th, in the morning and be back to Leamington on Monday July 21, 2003. Cost is: $ 220.00 (Adults) $ 120.00 (12 and under) and it will cover the transportation and the accommodation. Please see enclosed flyer for more details on the trip.
St. Charbel's Festival: We will celebrate St. Charbel's in St. Charbel's Parish, Oldcastle, Ontario on July 18, 19, 20, 2003. The Schedule of Masses will be as follow: Friday, July 18 at 6:00PM, Saturday July 19 at 6:00PM, Sunday July 20 at 12:00Noon and 5:00PM. Live band, tasty Lebanese food, fun for everyone. Come out and celebrate with us! Raffle Prizes: (Cash) 1st $ 1,000.0, 2nd $ 700.00, 3rd $ 400.00, $ 4th $ 200.00, 5th $ 100.00. On Thursday July 17th, 2003 we will be showing a movie featuring the life of St. Charbel at our Church. All are welcome.
Cardinal Carter Secondary School News:- Exams: June 23, 24, 2003. Best of luck to all the students.
- Graduation Liturgy: June 25, 2003 @ 6:00PMCongratulations to John Nohra who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish on Sunday June 15th, 2003. May God bless him with his family and keep him healthy and happy.
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.
Congratulations to Frank Chad Cinicolo and Paula George who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony on Saturday June 21, 2003 in St. Anthony's Parish. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life together full of love and respect for each other.
First Banns Between: Joe Raheb & Sarah Britton
Congratulations to the winners of the Raffle tickets Draw held by Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary and they are as follow:
- 1St Prize: Mother Mary Statue, Denise Jacobs
- 2nd Prize: Divine Mercy Painting, Renée Raffoul.
- 3rd Prize: Holy Family Statue, Anna Najem.Thank you all for your support and generosity. May God bless you and keep you safe.
Sr. Evelyn Emery's Retirement Tea: Come and celebrate with us Sr. Evelyn Emery's years of service at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital Chapel on Friday July 11th, 2003, 1:30PN to 4:00PM. All are welcome.
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