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Sunday November 23rd, 2003

Sunday of the Announcement to Mary

Gospel: Luke 1: 26 - 38

Readings: Galatians 3: 15 - 22

After the announcement to Zechariah, the true announcement took place. This time, the announcement was accepted by a virgin in Nazareth. She was to give birth to the Son of God. This announcement was meant for her people and the world, because the one born from her was the Messiah. With Him, the promise of the Lord to Abraham was realized. The conversation between Mary and the angel started with Mary feeling frightened. But this atmosphere changes fast to a family like peace. Mary asked the angel two questions. The angel answered her. The conversion ended by Mary accepting the announcement. She is the servant of the Lord. She was to accept what the Lord has in store for her. Mary was waiting for the coming of the Messiah; little she knew about the pregnancy and her future and that of the child. She understood that God is asking her to a different motherhood, different from the motherhood of Eve and that of all the mothers of the world. Through her motherhood, the humanity will become once again the main focus of God's love and mercy. The people will know how close God is to them. He lives in them. Mary's acceptance of the announcement gave her the privilege to having faith in Jesus and sharing with him the details of his life to his death and resurrection. Her invitation is a committed participation in her Son's mission.

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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for - Calvary St. Mary's Anglican Church

Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday November 30, 2003

Sun. November 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) Mon November 24th, 2003 5:30PM St. Anne's Prayers 5:45PM Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Louie Thomas ( Family) Tue. November 25th, 2003 5:30PM St. Anthony's Prayers 5:45PM Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Michael Boutros & Wife Hanne ( Joe Boutros & Family) Wed. November 26th, 2003 5:00PM Mother Mary / Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Youssef Nohra & Wife Shamma (Family) 7:00PM Rosary Prayers & Litany & Blessing with the icon of Mother Mary @ Zeidan Sleiman's Residence, 15 Sturgeon Meadows., Leamington (519) 325-0673 Thu. November 27th, 2003 5:30PM St. Charbel's Prayers 5:45PM Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Nohra Daoud Nohra & Wife & Deceased Children & Daughter-in-law Shamma (Boula & Theresa Raheb) Fri. November 28th , 2003 5:30PM Sacred Heart Prayers 5:45PM Faithful Departed Prayers 6:00PM Raffoul Raffoul & Wife Badiha & All deceased Family members (George Raffoul & Family) Sat. Nov. 29th , 2003 5:00PM Baptism: Jaydon Paul Tannous Sun. Nov.30th , 2003 Sunday of the visitation to Elizabeth 10:00AM Hanna Kairouz (Youssef Kairouz & Family) 12:00PM Claude Obeid (7 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Youssef Obeid)

Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday November 30, 2003

Christmas Party: All the children of St. Anthony's Parish are invited to a Christmas Party on December 21st, 2003 . Please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. All are welcome. Ontario Volleyball Tournament: St. Anthony's Parish Volleyball Team will participate in the Volleyball Ontario Tournament on November 29, 2003 in Barrie, Ontario. We wish them the best of luck. Christmas Trees: Christmas Time is fast approaching. St. Anthony's Parish will need Christmas trees to decorate (8 trees). You can make a donation directly to St. Anthony's Parish or you can buy the trees from Colasanti's or Peanut Centre Nursery. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. 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 who are participating in this year's Christmas Play will have a practice meeting today, Sunday November 23rd, from 3 - 4 PM. Please be there on time. Thank you. Arabic Choir Practice : 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. Congratulations: Congratulations to Timithy Sarkis & Theresa Gebriel who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony on November 22nd, 2003 in St. Anthony's Parish. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life together full of love and respect for each other. The Trillium Brass Quintet: St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 120 Munger St., Harrow, Ontario presents a Christmas Concert featuring the Trillium Brass Quintet. The event will take place on December 10th, 2003 at 7:00PM in the Church. Tickets: $ 10.00. Children under 12 are free. For tickets, call (519) 738-2556. All are welcome. Stepping Stones: Stepping Stones is a support group for people who are going through a separation or divorce. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 7:30PM at John XXIII Centre, 2275 Wellesley St., Windsor. For more information call Sandra @ 735-5152. Next meetings dates: December 2nd, 16th, 2003, January 6th, 20th & February 3rd and 17th, 2004. Men's Retreat Weekend: Men's Retreat Weekend will take place on November 28th - 30th, 2003 at Holy Family Retreat House, 121 Victoria St., R. R. # 1, Harrow, ON. Phone # (519) 738-6136. Facilitator: Fr. Des Scanlan, C.Ss.R. Fee @ 110.00 per person. Mass for Deceased: December 2nd, 2003 at 4:30PM to be held in St. Francis Mausoleum, Heavenly Rest Cemetery. The Celebrant will be Father Robert Couture. The primary intention of this mass will be for those who have died in November 2003 also all of our deceased brothers and sisters. All are welcome. There will be seating provided. Our deepest sympathies: Our deepest sympathies to the Sleiman Family for the loss of Theresa Sleiman who passed away on Monday November 17, 2003 at the age of 62. A Funeral Mass was held for the rest of her soul in St. Anthony's Parish on Thursday November 20, 2003 at 10:00AM. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to her husband, and children and their families and her brothers and sister and their families in Canada, Lebanon and Venezuela. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives.

Prayers Week Ending Sunday November 30, 2003

Lord Jesus Christ, Master of the harvest, the true light come into the world, grant a fruitful outcome to our work with this pastoral plan. Help us to create concrete ways to put it into action so that workers for your harvest may increase. We ask for your to preach the Gospel and live the Gospel that brings hope of eternal life to every human being. Amen.

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