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Sunday November 23nd, 2003

Sunday of the Consecration of the Church

Gospel: Luke 1: 1 - 25

Readings: Romans 4: 13 - 25

After starting the walk of consecration and renewal, and after taking off the old and wearing the new, the Church enters today the world of announcements. The good news do not start with Jesus but with John the Baptist. This first announcement prepares us for the great announcement. God's promise is kept. His promise is realized. St. Luke mentioned in the beginning of the Gospel that Elizabeth was barren. We notice that Zechariah and his wife were together in this situation which they can't surpass, because they were both old of age. During that period of time, being barren was thought to be the consequence of sins. The woman who doesn't have a child lived in disgrace because every woman waited eagerly to bear the Messiah. This was the point of view of people of that era. God's point of view was different. This family was not the fruit of rage or revenge. God himself remembered the father in his mercy by sending his angel to give the greatest news of all. He also remembered the mother in love. She bore a child and kept it a secret because the greatest joys are lived in silence. This family was not barren any longer but fertile. This fertility wasn't only material but spiritual also. John was not a usual child. He was the closest image to Jesus. He grew like him in wisdom and intelligence. The hand of the Lord was with him.

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Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday November 23, 2003

Sun. November 16th. 2003 Sunday of the Announcement to Zechariah 10:00AM Emily Zina (2 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family) 12:00PM Antonios Sarkis Youssef (Marzouka Youssef & Family) Mon November 17th, 2003 5:30PM St. Anne's Prayers 5:45PM Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Tom Badaoui ( Family) Tue. November 18th, 2003 5:30PM St. Anthony's Prayers 5:45PM Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Boutros Yacoub (Annie Yacoub & Family) Wed. November 19th, 2003 5:00PM Mother Mary / Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Jabbour & Abraham Deceased Family Members (Sam & Laura Tannous) 7:00PM Rosary Prayers & Litany & Blessing with the icon of Mother Mary & Bakhos & Mahboube Aizz, 14 Regatta Dr., Leamington (519) 326-8509 Thu. November 20th, 2003 5:30PM St. Charbel's Prayers 5:45PM Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Youssef Gebrael & Wife Sarah & Deceased Family Members (George Raffoul & Family) Fri. November 21st , 2003 5:30PM Sacred Heart Prayers 5:45PM Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Youssef Mikhail Zakaria & Wife Zakie & Deceased Children (Family) 6:30PM St. Charbel's Procession Sat. Nov. 22nd, 2003 1:00PM Wedding: Timithy Sarkis & Theresa Gebriel Sun. Nov.23rd, 2003 Sunday of the Announcement to Mary 10:00AM Catherine Ann Simon (Raheel Doher & Family) 12:00PM Khalil Raffoul (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)

Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday November 23, 2003

Third Banns Between: Timithy Sarkis & Theresa Gebriel Congratulations to the New Mayors: of the Town of Leamington: Congratulations to the New Mayor of the Town of Leamington Mr. John Adams and the town council. Also congratulations to the New Mayor of the City of Windsor Mr. Eddie Francis and the city council. May God bless them and give them the strength to lead us into a bright and successful future. We would like to thank the generous parishioners: We would like to thank the generous parishioners who donated the wheel chair to St. Anthony's Parish. May God bless them and give them health and strength with their families. Reserved Pews: The first two pews to the right of the Church as you enter are reserved for parishioners who have problems walking. Please respect the need of others by choosing other pews to sit. Rosary Prayers at home: 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. 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. 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: Practice will take place on Friday at 4 to 5:30PM. You can still register on the sheet provided at the church entrance. Responsible for the Choir is Mr. Daoud Nohra. 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) Presentation of Mary in the Temple November 21st It occurred, according to tradition, around 13 B.C. Saints Joachim and Ann, Mary's parents, present their daughter to the temple priest Zechariah, who was the husband of Elizabeth, who was a cousin of Mary. He would later become the father of St. John the Baptist. This scene of the presentation of Mary in the temple, which was like a boarding school for her where she learned about Jewish life, happened when Mary was just 3 years old. There she stayed in the temple, in the cloister of the virgins, praying and adoring God until she reached the age of 14. Lebanon Independence Day, November 22 On November 22nd, Lebanon celebrates its independence, which took place on November 22nd, 1943 from league of Nations mandate under French administration. Lebanon (10,452 Sq. Km) is a Middle Easter Country, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Israel & Syria. Beirut is the Capital of Lebanon. Our current President of the Republic is General Emile Lahoud. Syrian troops occupied northern, central and eastern Lebanon since 1976. Lebanon is famous for its tourist area. Its beautiful climate makes skiing, swimming and other activities very enjoyable. For more information, please visit Lebanon.com.

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