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March 30th, 2003

Sunday of the Paralyzed Man

Readings: 1 Timothy, 5:24, 6:5 Gospel: Mark,2: 1-12 (English & Lebanese) God is the one who could grant us good health. He reminds us today about healing the paralyzed man. He is the Lord of salvation. Through him the healing of the body and soul are granted. By attaching good deeds to our faith, the truth unveiled. St. Paul asks us to stay away from the envy, dissension, slander, and base suspicions, because it plants sin. The march of faith invites us today to confess that Jesus fulfills our desires, ease our falls and when we go to him with our problems, he gives us abundantly. We are all in one family, the family of God. We are children of God. Today's healing unveils the truth about Jesus, the Son of God, his Word and image. Jesus loves us like the Father loves us. We are his followers. In the Middle East our land, our history and our people live. There, we have to move forward with our testimony. It is unacceptable to be Maronite on our birth certificate only, or to sell our homeland. In Lebanon, the land of inspiration and beauty, we ought to continue our true testimony in Jesus. Our ancestors were poor in material things but incredibly rich in God. Last Week's Collection: $ 1,821.20 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Mar.30th 10:00AM Joe Omar (Mr. & Mrs. George Taouil) 12:00PM Youssef Assad Eid (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family) Mon. Mar. 31st 5:30PM St. Joseph's Prayers 6:00PM Joe Sleiman & Deceased Family Members & Alma & Nakhle Sleiman & Deceased Family Members(Betty Sleiman & Family) Tue. Apr. 1st 6:00PM Wadih Nohra (Sadie Jraige) Wed. Apr. 2nd 9:00AM Rosary Prayers 6:00PM Bakhos Iskandar Georges & His Parents & Deceased Brothers & Sister (Josephine Georges) Thu. Apr. 3rd 9:00AM Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day. 9:05AM Mother Mary's Prayers 10:00AM St. Charbel's Prayers 10:30AM Sacred Heart Prayers 11:00AM Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour 12:00PM Blessing & Conclusion of the Day. 6:00PM Fouad Azar (Mr. Antonio Saba) Fri. Apr. 4th 6:00PM Ghossen Jabbour (Sadie Jabbour) 6:30PM Stations of the Cross Sun. Apr. 6th 10:00AM Antonios & Frangie Jraige (Family) 12:00PM Alia Mouawad (Mr. Emile Andary) 2:00PM Baptism: Maribel Ann Jraige

Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Family FGT

Adoration Hour before the Holy Cross: St. Anthony's Parish is having an Adoration Hour before the Holy Cross today, Sunday at 7:00PM. Also another Adoration hour before the Holy Cross will take place next Sunday at the same time. All are welcome to attend and pray before the Cross of Salvation. Children Easter Party: St. Anthony's Parish will celebrate the 2nd Annual Children's Easter Party on Saturday April 12, 2003 at 1:00PM to 6:00PM. Kids from J. K. to Grade 8 are all invited to join in the fun. The party will start at 1:00PM with everyone meeting at the Leamington Salvation Army, 88 Setterington St. for the Holy Cross Procession all the way to St. Anthony's Parish. At 12:30PM the Easter Egg Hunt will begin. At 3:30PM the kids will enjoy a great selection of goodies as well as fun and festive Easter activities. Please register your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. Church Étiquette: Please respect the house of God. Please wear decent clothes when you come to Church. Do not chew gum during Mass. Turn your cell phones off when in Church. Thank you. First Communion Meetings: First Communion Meetings will take place on Friday April 4th, 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. 2003 V-Ball Championship Inter-Parish Invitational: St. Peter's Maronite Catholic Church of Windsor, Ontario is hosting the 2003 V-Ball Inter-Parish Invitational on the weekend of May 17th, 2003. In order for this event to be successful we would require volunteers, players and sponsors. Your help is very much appreciated. For more information, please call St. Peter's Parish at 973-7240. Please Mark Your Calendars for our next Bingo Sessions which will be held on Tuesday, April 1st, 2003 at 6:30 & 9:30PM at the Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East, Leamington, Ontario, Phone Number 322-2251. For more information, please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous at 326-7642. Thank you. Support your Local Food Bank: Donate your used cell phones & Ink Jet cartridges and turn them into food through recycling. Bring them to the Salvation Army Thrift Store, 85 Talbot St. East, Leamington. For more information, contact the Salvation Army at 326-4901. Thank you for your support. Prayer to keep a true Lent Is this a fast, to keep the larder lean from fat of veal and sheep? Is it to quit the dish of flesh, yet still to fill the platter high with fish? Is it to fast an hour, or ragged to go, or show a down-cast look and sour? No this is a Fast to dole thy sheaf of wheat and meat into the hungry soul. To show a heart grief rent; to starve thy sin, not bin; and that's to keep thy Lent.

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