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March 9th, 2003
Sunday of the Man with Leprosy Readings: Romans, 6:12-23
Gospel: Mark, 1: 40-45 (English & Lebanese)
Jesus healed the man with leprosy with an act of grace. He became a new man, a clean person free from the punishment of sin that dominated his life in the past. What should we do? We should do the same as the leper. We should reach out and touch the Lord's merciful hand which took the hand of the leper. By doing so, we will rise from our falls and receive the graces of the Holy Spirit.
We will be completely cured when the sin leaves our dying body without destroying our lives. God and his servant Paul do not forbid us from enjoying innocently the good and joys of life instead of learning how to be selfish, how to hate others. Jesus died, we ought to kill our obsession with sin and our wicked desires.
We can ignore that and live separate from God. St. Paul asks to offer our bodies as living sacrifices to God. We have a choice either righteousness, freedom and live as children of God or sin, slavery and death. When do evil, we will be covered with the leprosy of our evil doing and what consequences come from the weakness, illness and eternal suffering. Let us all kneel before Jesus. He alone can heal us like he healed the man with leprosy physically and spiritually. He is capable of giving us, once again the innocence of Baptism.
Last Week's Collection: $ 2,286.75
Youth Group Dance: $ 504.00
Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
Masses & Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. Mar. 9th
10:00AM
Hanné Issa & Pietra Peratta
(Donated)12:00PM
Youssef Saleh Abbas & Wife & Deceased Children (Sadie Jraige)1:30PM
Baptism: Rosemarie Grace Jraige
Mon. Mar. 10th5:45PM
St. Joseph's Prayers6:00PM
Estephan Youssef Ghassibe
(Donated)
Tue. Mar. 11th5:45PM
St. Joseph's Prayers6:00PM
Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid)
Wed. Mar. 12th9:00AM
Rosary Prayers4:45PM
Mother Mary's Prayers5:30PM
St. Joseph's Prayers6:00PM
Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Family)
Thu. Mar. 13th5:30PM
St. Joseph's Prayers.6:00PM
Antonios & Frangie Jraige (Family)
Fri. Mar. 14th5:30PM
St. Joseph's Prayers6:00PM
Youssef Tannous Youssef & Wife & deceased Children & Grandson
(Boula & Alice Boutros)6:30PM
Stations of the Cross
Sun. Mar. 16th10:00AM
Hanna Kairouz (Youssef Kairouz & Family)12:00PM
Assad & Maria Raffoul
(Mike Mikhail & Family)
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Mersea United Church This Year's Lenten Season is consecrated for prayers for peace in the world and our families. Let us all pray the Rosary, the prayer that Mother Mary asked us to pray for our salvation.
St. Anthony's Youth Group accepts any donation to help them organize more dances. You can help with things like: chocolate bars, pop, chips, candy or gifts to give out for winners such as: T-Shirts and CDs. Thank you in advance for your help. For more information, please contact the church office at 322-2282.
Easter Play Practice: All the children participating in the Easter Play will have a meeting with Barbara Gaspard at the Church Hall, today, Sunday 4:00 to 5:30PM. Please be there on time. Thank you.
In order to be in conformity with the Maronite Church in the world, and to follow the Ecclesiastical Authority, the Our Father and Hail Mary will be omitted from the Mass before the Words of Consecration. Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
St. Joseph's Prayers: March is the month consecrated for prayers to St. Joseph. We pray together for the Patron Saint of the family every evening at 5:30PM. All are welcome.
Stations of the Cross: During Lent Season the Stations of the Cross will take place every Friday evening at 6:30P. All are welcome.
Easter Play: All children interested in participating in the Easter Play, please register your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. Mrs. Barbara Gaspard will be responsible for the play.
Trip to Wheels Inn: all the altar servers and their friends will enjoy a fun day at the Wheels Inn in Chatham on Monday, March 10, 2003. If interested, please register your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. Parents are asked to sign a parental consent in order for their children to participate in this event. The Bus will leave St. Anthony's Parish at 9:00AM and return at 5:00PM.
French & English Tutor: Does your child need tutoring in French or English? If so and your child is in Kindergarten to Grade 5, please contact Theresa Gebriel at 326-0571. Reasonable rates for everyone. Thank you.
First Communion Meetings: First Communion Meetings will take place on Friday March 14th, 2003 from 6:30 to 8:00PM, with Mrs. Ghada Kantati and Mrs. Jihane Mouawad. Please do not forget your books. Thank you.
Marriage Preparation: The next Marriage Preparation weekend will be held April 4 & 5th, 2003 at St. Michael's Church. All couples planning marriage in the upcoming year should fill out a registration form available at St. Michael's Church or from the office.
Congratulations to Leba Youssef Zibara who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation on Sunday, March 2nd, 2003 in St. Anthony's Parish. May God bless him and give him a long and happy life with his family.
Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School: Our school newspaper will be featuring a Cardinal Carter Alumnus on a monthly basis to inform current C.C.S.S. students about career possibilities after graduating. Your address will be recorded on a master List. Alumni forms are available in the back of the church. If you know any Cardinal Carter Alumni, please take a copy and give it to them. Thank you.
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