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Sunday November 9nd, 2003

Sunday of the Consecration of the Church

Gospel: Matthew 16: 13 - 20

Readings: Hebrews 9: 1 - 10

"Who do people say that I am? Who do you say that I am?" this is a question with double meanings, asked by Jesus who waited for the answer. Jesus gave Peter the grace because of the right answer he gave. Jesus cared about the people's opinion in him. But this wasn't an obstacle for his mission. This question opens for us new and wide horizons. It is very important to know what people think of us. If it is wrong we can fix it. If it is right we have to work on making it better. "Who do YOU say that I am?" Peter's answer came to him by an inspiration from heaven. Jesus beatified Peter and gave him the keys of the Kingdom of heaven. We, as community of faith, are invited to answer that question about Jesus' identity. If we don't know the answer, we know that the Church holds the keys of the Kingdom. This Kingdom is inside each and everyone of us as said the Lord. Let us give ourselves to the Church to open our hearts and discover the true identity of Jesus. If we declare openly Jesus' identity we, too, like Peter, can become a rock.

Last Week's Collection $ 1,173.50

Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for St. Anthony's Maronite Parish

Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday November 9, 2003

Sun. November 9th. 2003 Sunday of the Consecration of the Church 10:00AM Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Jawad Jraiche & Family) 12:00PM Litfallah Hanna & Wife Barjoute & Deceased Family Members (Sarkis Hanna) Mon November 10th, 2003 5:30PM St. Anne's Prayers 5:45PM Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Youssef Tannous Obeid & Wife Badiha & Deceased Children & Grandchildren (Family) Tue. November 11th, 2003 5:30PM St. Anthony's Prayers 5:45PM Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Sarkis Boula Boutros (Family) Wed. November 12th, 2003 5:00PM Mother Mary / Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Fouad Azar (Mrs. Josephine George) 7:00PM Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries) @ the Residence of Michel & Micheline Nouhra, 8 Cedar Dr., Leamington, (519) 326-1096. Thu. November 13th, 2003 5:30PM St. Charbel's Prayers 5:45PM Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Antonios Salim Kairouz & Salim Tannous Kairouz & Badiha Farah & Tony Kairouz (Bader Kairouz & Family) Fri. November 14th, 2003 5:30PM Sacred Heart Prayers 5:45PM Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Aziz Issa Toma (1 Year Mem. Mass) (Wadih Issa Toma) Sun. Nov.16th, 2003 Sunday of the Announcement to Zachariah 10:00AM Emily Zina (2 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family) 12:00PM Antonios Sarkis Youssef (Marzouka Youssef)

Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday November 9, 2003

Vote: Please exercise your right of voting as a Canadian Citizen on Monday November 10, 2003. Everyone is asked to vote. If you don't have a ride, please call Mr. Elias Jraige at (519) 326-1464 to make arrangements. Thank you in advance for your collaboration. Rosary Prayers: If you would like to pray the Rosary at home with other parishioners, please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. Please take in consideration the following suggestions. - The visit is an hour and fifteen minutes long. - We pray the whole Rosary (4 Mysteries) - The Statue of the Virgin Mother will stay one week in each house giving the chance to families to come together with neighbours to pray in unity starting a new tradition of prayer to the Heavenly Mother. - The main purpose of this visit is to bring blessing to the house. - No food or beverages are required. - If you would like to make a donation, please go to the Church office to do so. - Please remember to be on time for the visit. May the Virgin Mother bless you and keep you safe with your families. Remembrance Day: On Tuesday November 11, 2003 we celebrate Remembrance Day. At 11:00AM at the Royal Canadian Legion, we will present a wreath on behalf of St. Anthony's Parish. Please remember in prayers the veterans who died to protect their country. Thank you. St. Anthony's Parish Council: If you are interested in being a member of St. Anthony's Parish Council for the next three years term, please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. The new Council will commence working starting January 2004. Please mark Your calendars for our next Bingo Session The next Bingo session will will be held on Tuesday November 11th, 2003 at 12:30PM. For more information, please contact Mrs. Gladys Tannous @ 326-7462. Christmas Play: All the children from St. Anthony's Parish grade 1 to 8 who are interested in participating in this year's Christmas Play, please register your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. Responsible for the play will be Mrs. Barbara Gaspard. Arabic Choir: All the Children who could speak Arabic and are interested in taking part in the Arabic Choir, please register your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. Responsible for the Choir will be Mr. Doaud Nohra. Mass for the deceased at Heavenly Rest Cemetery Will be held on December 2nd, 2003 at 4:30PM in St. Francis Mausoleum. The celebrant will be Father Robert Couture. The primary intention of this Mass will be for those who have died in November 2003 also for all of our deceased brothers and sisters. All are welcome. There will be seating provided. Cardinal Carter Festival of Families: Cardinal Carter Secondary Catholic School presents the Festival of Families with All-You-Can-Eat Pasta on Sunday November 9, 2003 at the Roma Club. Lunch Buffet 11AM to 1PM, $ 10.00 Adults, $ 6.00 Ages 5 - 12. Family Style Dinner at 5:00PM, $ 12.00 Adults, $ 6.00 Ages 5 - 12. Live entertainment. Call the Main Office at 322-2804 for further details. How about a nice Hot Bowl of Chilli? Knox Presbyterian Church is having a Chilli dinner on Friday November 21, 2003 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. South, Leamington, ON, (519) 326-1761. Price: $5.00 for adults, $ 3.00 for children. Dessert and Beverage included. Take-out available. All are welcome. Turkey Dinner: St. John de Brebeuf Catholic Church is hosting a Turkey Dinner on Friday November 21, 2003. Bring all of your family, your neighbours and friends, to St. John Catholic Church, 67 Main St. East, Kingsville, (519) 733-6591. Dinner served from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. It includes: Roast Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, cabbage salad, cranberries, bread and butter, pie, coffee, tea and juice. Take-out available. Adults: $ 12.00, Children: $ 6.00 (12 Years and under)

Prayers Week Ending Sunday November 9, 2003

O Mary Bright dawn of the new world O Mary, bright dawn of the new world, Mother of the living, to you do we entrust the cause of life; look down, O Mother upon the vast numbers of babies not allowed to be born, of the poor whose lives are made difficult, of men and women who are victims of brutal violence, of the elderly and the sick killed by indifference or out of misguided mercy. Grant that all who believe in your Son may proclaim the Gospel of life with honesty and love to the people of our time.

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