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March 16th, 2003

Sunday of the Hemorrhaging Woman

Readings: 2 Corinthians, 7:4-11 Gospel: Luke, 8: 40-48 (English & Lebanese): In today's Gospel, the Lord teaches us to pray and trust him, because he is the hope and the healing. We saw a similar event when the late Fr. Emilio Tardiff visited Lebanon and many were cured at his hand through the power of the Lord. St. Paul addresses the Corinthians today talking about the importance of joy and repentance instilled in our souls when we return to God after being reprimanded. We meet Jesus when we walk on the road of righteousness. We are not alive, Jesus is alive in us. He is yesterday, today and tomorrow. Every illness spoils our bodies. It is an internal hemorrhage that makes our souls ill. It is a spiritual hemorrhage that demolishes our spiritual strength and pushes us toward the bad habits like: drinking, gambling, cursing, gossiping, bad conduct, arrogance, lie, bad thoughts, words and deeds that are opposite of purity. The Christian life is a continuous effort against the powers of evil. We have to work hard in order to reach our goal. Let us be repentant, afraid of hurting God and his disciples. Let us work hard to earn God's healing touch, hoping that we hear his voice talking to every suffering soul, saying the words that he said to the haemorrhaging woman: "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." Last Week's Collection: $ 1,745 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Mar. 16th 10:00AM Hanna Kairouz (Youssef Kairouz & Family) 12:00PM Assad & Maria Raffoul (Mike Mikhail & Family) Mon. Mar. 17th 5:45PM St. Joseph's Prayers 6:00PM Bob Haykal(Mountaha Jabbour & Family) Tue. Mar. 18th 5:45PM St. Joseph's Prayers 6:00PM Youssef Jabbour & Brother Sarkis & Youssef Hanna Sarkis (Sadie Jabbour) Wed. Mar. 19th 9:00AM Rosary Prayers 4:45PM Mother Mary's Prayers 5:30PM St. Joseph's Prayers 6:00PM St. Joseph's Feast For the intentions of All Parishioners Thu. Mar. 20th 5:30PM St. Joseph's Prayers. 6:00PM Youssef Estephan Boutros & Wife Alia & Deceased Family Members (Marie Youssef) Fri. Mar. 21st 5:30PM St. Joseph's Prayers 6:00PM Mary Fenianos(Jraige Family) 6:30PM Stations of the Cross Sun. Mar. 23rd 10:00AM Ghossen Jabbour (Mr. & Mrs. Max Jabbour) 12:00PM Sarkis Boula Boutros ( Family)

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

St. Joseph's Feast: On Wednesday, March 19th, we celebrate St. Joseph's Feast with a solemn Mass followed by a reception at the Church Hall. We wish all the best for those carrying the name of St. Joseph asking them to be present and participate in the Mass. We also would like to ask all the ladies to prepare some sweets for the reception. May God bless you all through the intercession of St. Joseph the Patron Saint of the Family and the Universal Church. St. Anthony's Youth Group will accept 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. Adoration Hour before the Holy Cross; We will have an Adoration Hour for the Holy Cross today, Sunday at 7:00PM at St. Anthony's Church. All adults are welcome to attend and pray before the cross of salvation. Bible Study: Everyone is invited to participate in the Bible Study which will be held in our Church Hall on Monday, March 17th after the evening Mass. All are welcome. Bingo Sessions: Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions which will be held at Leamington Bingo Country on Friday March 21st, 2003 at 12:30, 6:30 & 9:30PM. For more information, you could contact Mrs. Gladys Tannous at 326-7642. Thank you. 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 21st,2003 from 6:30 to 8:00PM, with Mrs. Ghada Kantati and Mrs. Jihane Mouawad. Please do not forget your books. Thank you. Prime Rib Dinner: St. John the Evangelist Church 60 Erie St. North, Leamington, is having a Prime Rib Dinner on Thursday March 27th, 2003 at 6:00PM. Tickets available from the Parish Office at 326-3111 or Jo Evans at 326-4042. $ 17.00 per person. All are welcome. Sponsored by Al Nahar Newspaper, Fares Karam and Soumaya Aziz, will be in Windsor on Saturday March 29th, 2003 at the Windsor Croation Centre, 5253 Tecumseh Rd. East at Ford Blvd. Doors open at 7:30PM, Dinner at 8:30PM. Cash Bar, Dinner. Tickets: $80.00, $100.00, $ 150.00. V. I. P. available. For reservation, please call: Karim Haddad at (519) 971-9075 or (519) 980-1266. Al are welcome. 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 Rosemarie Grace Jraige who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation on Sunday, March 9th, 2003 in St. Anthony's Parish. May God bless her and give her a long and happy life with her 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. St. Joseph, Husband of Mary March 19 St. Joseph, husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus Christ, was a descendant of King David according to the genealogy presented by the Gospel. Betrothed to Mary, he decided to divorce her quietly when he found out she was child, but an angel of the Lord told him to flee from Bethlehem with the infant and his mother, lest Herod kill the child. With Mary, he sought the boy Jesus when he was lost on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. In his word as a carpenter he shared the many hours of his trade with his young son. A saint close to God, he is honoured as the patron of the universal Church.

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