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Sunday November 30, 2003
Sunday of the Visitation to Elizabeth
Gospel: Luke 1: 39 - 45
Readings: Ephesians 1: 1 - 14 During this season of announcements, Mary's visit comes as a continuity to the announcement of the angel to her and a confirmation for Elizabeth on her son's role. The baby started moving in his mother's womb by the power of the Holy Spirit to let his mother uncover Mary and her baby's secret. The promises of the Old Covenant won't belong only to the people of Israel but to all those who will accept the announcement of Jesus.
The meeting between Mary and Elizabeth is different from any other meeting. It is a meeting of glory and thanksgiving to God who gave the barren one the grace of carrying the announcer of the New Covenant and to the Virgin to become the Mother of the founder of the New Testament. Elizabeth did not choose the words to greet Mary just to be gracious or hospitable.
It is a true faithful cry of a person shocked by the divine presence, "Blessed is the fruit of your womb." Elizabeth felt what was only felt by Mary. She declared her faith in the incarnation of the word even before He was born. She saw in Mary not only a relative but the Mother of the Lord, "The Mother of my Lord comes to me."
She congratulated Mary on her belief in the announcement she just accepted. By doing so, Elizabeth expressed her joy and the joy of her son who leaped in her womb when she heard Mary's greetings.
Last Week's Collection $ 1,796.50
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday December 07, 2003 Sun. November 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)5:00PM
Baptism: Hasna Delvalle Isase.
Mon. December 1st, 20035:30PM
St. Anne's Prayers6:00PM
Youssef Aziz & Wife Badiha & Deceased Family Members (Family)
Tue. December 2nd, 20035:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers6:00PM
Madem Youssef & Sons Youssef & Younan & Hind Obeid (Lisa Younan)
Wed. December 3rd, 20035:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers6:00PM
Boutros Yacoub (Annie Boutros & Family)7:00PM
Rosary Prayers & Litany & Blessing with the icon of Mother Mary @ Boula & Alice Boutros' Residence, 441 Oak St. East ., Leamington (519) 326-7546
Thu. December 4th, 2003 Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day9:00AM
Blessed Sacrament Exposition9:05AM
Rosary Prayers10:00AM
St. Charbel's Prayers10:30AM
Sacred Heart Prayers11:00AM
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour12:00PM
Blessing & Conclusion of the Day.6:00PM
Youssef Rabeb & Wife Alia & Daughters Milia, Hanne & Theresa
(Boula & Theresa Raheb)
Fri. December 5th, 20036:00PM
Manuel Martinho (Georgina Martinho)
Sun. December 7th, 2003 Sunday of the Birth of John the Baptist9:00AM
Renewal of Vows for Mother Mary10:00AM
Ladies Auxiliary Members Dead & Alive (Ladies Auxiliary)12:00PM
Antoine Zakaria (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday December 07, 2003 His Excellency Mgr. Joseph Khoury will visit our Parish:
His Excellency Mgr. Joseph Khoury will visit our Parish on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2003. His Excellency will offer a presentation about the Maronite Synod starting at 10:00AM. He will celebrate the Mass at 6:00PM. All are welcome.
Congratulations to St. Peter's Parish:
Congratulations to St. Peter's Parish in Windsor and its Pastor Very Rev. Msgr. Joseph Salame on the Burning of the Mortgage on their Church which will be celebrated today, Sunday November 30th, 2003 at 12:00PM with a Solemn Mass by His Excellency Mgr. Joseph Khoury. Congratulations!
Mother Mary's Visit:
If you would like for Mother Mary to come and bless your house, please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. Thank you.
We received the Masses and Donations in memory of Theresa Sleiman.:
Thank you for your generosity. May almighty God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family.
Christmas Party:
All the children of St. Anthony's Parish are invited to a Christmas Party on December 21st, 2003 at the Leamington Lebanese Club . Please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. All are welcome.
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 30th , from 2 - 3 PM. Please be there on time. Thank you.
Arabic Choir Practice:
Takes 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 to Jaydon Paul Tannous:
Paul Tannous received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation on Saturday November 29, 2003 in St. Anthony's Parish. May God bless him and give him a long and happy life with his family.
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.
Lights of Life:
LDMH Foundation presents Lights of Life, tree lighting ceremony on Sunday December 7, 2003 at 7:00PM at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. St. Anthony's Parish has made a donation ($ 200.00) in memory of all the deceased parishioners. Funds raised will be used for pastoral care for families and friends in their time of need. All are welcome.
Bus Tour to Marantha Spring and Shrine (Come Lord Jesus):
Elyria, Ohio on December 11 & 12, 2003. Cost $ 84.00 Canadian. For information, please call Gail @ (519) 253-5018.
Big Brothers needed:
Big Brothers are urgently needed in Leamington. There is one Little Brother from our Parish on the Big Brother waiting list. Ten other Little Brothers are on the waiting list in the Leamington - Kingsville area. Being a Big Brother takes a couple hours a week or every other week.
It is a one-on-one relationship with a boy between 7 and 14 years of age who does not have a relationship with his father. You will enjoy being a big brother. The only requirements are that you are between 18 and 60 years of age, are a good citizen and enjoy being with children. For further info, call Marg Simpson at Big Brothers at 945-5909 ext. 29 or 322-3535 (Leamington Office.)
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