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May 18th, 2003

Fourth Sunday after Resurrection

Readings: Ephesians, 2: 1 - 10 Gospel: Mark, 16: 15-18 St. Paul declares in today's epistle to the Ephesians, "God loved us, made us alive together with Christ and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places." By becoming Jesus' disciples, we got our responsibilities from Him, the Lord who saved us from the terrifying death. From this moment, the apostles' mission stopped working in its narrow horizon, fishing. Jesus created an escape for their mission by broadening it to the whole world. He mad them able to fish eternal life for human kind, "Go into the whole world and proclaim the Good News to the whole creation." In the beginning, when Jesus sent his disciples, they had different jobs, they were fishermen, tax collectors; they were jealous, non believers and doubtful. God has melted them in the mold of love and service. Their mission was to build the kingdom and work its work to be as Jesus prayed: "One Parish to One Pastor." For this reason, the Church belongs to Christ and does his will. Even if they were persecuted for their faith, they were happy to follow their Teacher's footsteps. The Church is not better than its Teacher who was wronged and then conquered the world. Let us pray to the Virgin Mother especially during the month of May. We ask her to help us, her children in need. Last Week's Collection: $ 1,574.00 P. A. System Our Target /Price: $ 3,500.00 Donations Received: $ 2,300.00 Thank you in advance for your help and support. Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. May 18th 10:00AM Jamil Youssef Obeid (Tamem Obeid & Family) 12:00PM Iskandar Boutros & Wife Ghazali & Deceased Family Members (Family) Mon. May 19th 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM Hanna Sarkis & Wife & Sister Foutine & Deceased Children & Daughter-in-law Kounslia (Sadie Jabbour) Tue. May 20th 6:00PM St. Anthony's Prayers. 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM Antoune Nohra (Lorraine Nohra) Wed. May 21st 9:00AM Rosary Prayers 6:00PM Mother Mary's Prayers 7:00PM Youssef Jraige & Parents & Deceased Family Members (Elias Jraige & Family)) Thu. May 22nd 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM Sarkis Boula Boutros (George & Rima Abdallah) Fri. May 23rd 6:00PM Sacred Heart Prayers 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM All those who donated generously to Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine (Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary) Sat. May 24th 1:30PM Wedding: Larry Jacobs & Melissa Willems Sun. May 25th 10:00AM: Khalil Raffoul (6 Mths. Mem. Mass) ( Family) 12:00PM: George & Bassam Obeid (Family)

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

Third Banns Between: Larry Jacobs & Melissa Willems. Volleyball Tournament: The Tournament will finish today. The Bus will leave St. Anthony's Parish today at 1:00PM and it is free of charge for everyone. At 7:00PM St. Peter's Parish will have a party at their Church Hall for all those present to celebrate the 2003 champions. We wish all the teams a good 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. 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 and upcoming events. Congratulations to Olivia Obeid who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday May 17, 2003. May God bless her and keep her healthy and happy with her family. Please mark Your calendar for our next Bingo Sessions which will be held today, Sunday May 18, @ 6:30PM & 9:30PM at Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East. For more information please call Gladys Tannous at 326-7642. Thank you. Please pray for those men and women from across the Diocese who will be attending a retreat at St. Peter's Seminary in London from May 23rd to 25th, 2003. Your prayers are appreciated. 4th Annual Arts & Crafts 2003 will take place at Corunna Athletic Park on Sunday May 25th, 2003, 10:00AM to 5:00PM. Over 120 exhibitors. Fun for all ages. Admission $ 2.00 per adult. Under 12 get in free. For more information, contact Wayne at (519) 862-1574. Golden Stars presents Ragheb Alame with Elie Ayoub, on Sunday May 25th, 2003 at 8:30PM @ the Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave., Windsor. Tickets: VIP $ 100.00 US or $ 150.00 Cdn., $ 75.00 US or $ 115.00 Cdn., $ 55.00 US or $ 85.00 Cdn., Dinner Included, $ 35.00 US or $ 55.00 Cdn., No dinner included. For reservations, please call Karim Haddad at (519) 971-9075 or (519) 919-0151, Elegant Touch (519) 871-3200. All are welcome. Alliance of Two Hearts: You are invited to our First Friday, First Saturday Devotion in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. All night vigil, confessions, Holy Rosary, Friday, 8:30PM, Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday 9:00PM followed by the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament closing with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in honor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Saturday at 6:00AM, at Our Lady of The Assumption Parish, 350 Huron Church Rd., Windsor. We have a Mission: Please join us in a Gospel Music Celebration to help raise funds for the restoration of the historic stained glass windows of St. Alphonsus' Church. This event will take place on Friday May 30, 2003 at St. Alphonsus' Church 85 Park St. East, Windsor. General Admission Tickets $ 10.00. Tickets can be purchased at the Church following the Mass or call the Parish Office at (519) 256-1849 or (519) 253-8085. All are welcome. Prayer of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus Lord Jesus, I am not an eagle. All I have are the eyes and the heart of one. In spite of my littleness, I dare to gaze at the sun of love, and long to fly toward it. I want to imitate the eagles, but all I can do is flap my small wings. What shall I do? With cheerful confidence I shall stay gazing at the sun, till I die. Nothing will frighten me, neither wind nor rains.

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