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May 11th, 2003

Third Sunday after Resurrection

Readings: Colossians , 3: 1 - 17 Gospel: John, 21: 15-19 Today's subject is the meeting between Jesus the Risen Lord and Pete the fisherman. In St. Paul's letter to the Colossians, we hear him presenting to us a way of life that leads us to Jesus. From this day on, there won't be any fights arising between humankind, due to different religions, races or societies. What is important for us is to discard sins and strive for virtues such as forgiveness, love and peace, strong belief in God, and prayer; this is the ideal Christian life. After denying Jesus three times, Peter was remorseful and repented in all honesty. Jesus tried in today's Gospel to return him to the true knowledge by handing him three responsibilities in guiding Jesus' people officially. After Peter's great fall, in his weakness, Jesus confirmed openly and finally the authority of Peter who has the mission of becoming the successor of the First Good Shepherd. Let us ask the Lord today to send workers for his harvest by giving the Church of His Son true priesthood vocations, true shepherds to direct His people toward heaven walking the path of sanctity, love and peace until we finally all enter the heavenly kingdom praising God with choir of angels. Last Week's Collection: $ 3,836.45 P. A. System Our Target /Price: $ 3,500.00 Donations Received: $ 2,300.00 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. May 11th 10:00AM For the Intentions of All Mothers 12:00PM For the Intentions of All Mothers Mon. May 12th 6:00PM St. Anne's Prayers 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM Sarkis Jabbour (Sam & Laura Tannous) Tue. May 13th 6:00PM St. Anthony's Prayers. 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Family) Wed. May 14th 9:00AM Rosary Prayers 6:00PM Mother Mary's Prayers 7:00PM Hanna El Bathani & Wife Sabat (Peter Draiche) Thu. May 15th 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM Jawad Elters (Camille Elters) Fri. May 16th 6:00PM Sacred Heart Prayers 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family) Sat. May 17th Baptism: Olivia Obeid Sun. May 18th 10:00AM: Jamil Youssef Obeid (Tamem Obeid & Family) 12:00PM: Iskandar Boutros & Wife Ghazali & Deceased Family Members (Family)

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

We would like to wish all the Mothers a very Happy Mothers Day. May God bless you all and keep you healthy to continue to give to your families following Mother Mary's example. Volleyball Team: We are proud to announce that our Parish has formed a Volleyball Team to participate in the 2003 Volleyball Inter-Parish Invitational Championship between Maronite Parishes in Canada on Saturday May 17th, and Sunday May 18th, 2003 at 9:00AM at Kennedy High School, located on 245 Tecumseh Road East, corner of McDougall & Tecumseh, (Close to St. Peter's Church), hosted by ST. Peter's Maronite Church of Windsor. The Players' names are: Louie Jraiche, Robbie Raffoul, Mike Raffoul, Louis George, Tom Sleiman, Pierre Jraiche, Lucas George & Joe Sarkis. All those who like to support St. Anthony's Parish Volleyball Team, please register your name at the Church. A bus will be providing a ride to Windsor for free on Saturday May 17 & 18. Our parish Team is sponsored by Kantarjian Shell. We thank them and we wish our team the best of luck. Church Étiquette: Please use stainless Steel Ashtrays places at each side of the stairs to dispose of cigarettes. Please help us keep our environment clean. Thank you. Alleluia! Voices in Joyful Praise: The Diocesan Committee and the Liturgy Office wish to invite musicians from the Essex and Windsor Deaneries to join them in a morning retreat of song and praise. The retreat will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2003 from 9:30AM to 12:30PM at St. Michael's Church 29 Elliott St., Leamington, Ontario. Please call the Liturgy Office at (519) 439-7991 to register your parish musicians. A $ 10.00 per person registration will be charged. Payment arrangements can be made when registering. All are welcome. School News: Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School is having a Liturgy with His Excellency Mgr. Fabbro on Thursday May 15, 2003 at 9:30AM. Gospel Fest: Sunday May 18th, 2003 at 4:00PM at the Migration Hall, Kingsville featuring Men of Grace Choir, from Grace Centers of Hope, Pontiac, MI. Tickets are available at local Churches. In Leamington: Will Insurance Brokers and Color Your World. Tickets in advance: Adults: $8.00, Children (5-12) $ 5.00 at the door: $ 10.00. All profits go to the "Meat Canners" to feed people in Third World Countries. Event is sponsored by First Lutheran Church. Second Banns between: Larry Jacobs & Melissa Willems. Lebanese Emigrants Website: Please check out the Website at www.lebanese-emigrants.org for more information. Dear Lebanese Emigrants and Honorable Descendents, On behalf of all Lebanese and under the High Patronage of His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Lebanon, General Emile Lahoud, and in collaboration with the concerned ministries, it give me great honor and distinct privilege to invite you to the International Festival of Tradition and Tourism for Lebanese Emigrants (The "Festival), which will be held July 9 through July 20, 2003. The Festival will be celebrated in the hearts and minds of all Lebanese who will welcome you with their legendary hospitality ; in the towns and villages where six thousand years of continual history speak to you vividly through the cultural tapestry, from the moment you arrive at the Beirut International Airport, all through the numerous programs and journeys that are elaborately coordinated with different ministries and until you return to your countries, you will be treated as the returning sons and daughters to their beloved home. We look forward to this occasion with great anticipation and a heightened sense of excitement, and promise you a time to remember. Welcome to your beloved Lebanon. Fady Bou Dagher President of the Committee.

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