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Sunday October 5th, 2003,

Third Sunday after the Holy Cross Sunday of the Holy Rosary

Gospel: Matthew 24: 32 - 44

Readings: Philippians 3: 17, 4: 1

Answering the disciples' question concerning the second coming and its time, Jesus gave external signs preceding this coming. About the time, Jesus said truthfully: No one knows it. Jesus transforms the question of "When is the coming?" to "How do we prepare for this coming?" He focused on being alert: Stay awake because you don't know. The question asked about the second coming means to us more than it does for other people. The parable of the fig tree teaches us how the read the signs of times. Our experience in reading these signs give the knowledge that death is inevitable and it's common for all people including us who might be taken by surprise. This experiment sets us in the motion to be always ready to meet the Lord. The picture of the Ark of Noah painted by Jesus invites us to ask two important questions: What are we waiting for? How do we live this time of waiting? Do we live our lives in a monotonous constant way? Do we still believe that our salvation is linked to the Holy Cross of Jesus?

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

First Banns Between: Anthony Jacobs & Naget Abdul Massih Second Banns Between: Michael Elashkar & Isaura Rinaldi Third Banns Between: Gregory Allan Hammer & Joanne Nehmetallah Third Banns Between: Ray John Nassar & Michelle Lee Rahie

Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday October 5th, 2003

Sun. October 5th. 2003 Third Sunday after the Holy Cross Holy Rosary Sunday 9:00AM Holy Rosary Prayers. 10:00AM Antonios Najem & Wife Maryin & Rangi & Yacoub Khalife (Abdallah Khalife & Family) 11:00AM Holy Rosary Prayers. 12:00PM Sarkis Boutros & Madeleine & Helen Isaac & Elias Boutros (Bakhos Jacobs & Family) 6:00PM Rosary & Litany, Blessing with the Icon of Mother Mary @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine. Mon Oct. 6th , 2003 6:30PM St. Sarkis & Bakhos Novena 6:00PM Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Max Jacobs & Family) Tue. Oct. 7th, 2003 St. Sarkis & Bakhos Feast 5:30PM St. Anthony's Prayers 6:00PM Sarkis Boutros (Majdeline Boutros) Wed. Oct. 8th, 2003 9:00AM Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries) 5:00PM Mother Mary's Prayers 6:00PM Warde Zakaria & Namnoume Wehbe (Sharife Jabbour) Thu. Oct. 9th, 2003 5:30PM St. Charbel's Prayers 6:00PM Hanna Tannous Obeid & Wife & Deceased children & Grandson (Family) Fri. Oct. 10th, 2003 5:30PM Sacred Heart Prayers 6:00PM Toufic Raheb & Wife Zarife (Sarkis Raheb) 6:30PM St. Rafca's Procession Sat. Oct.11th, 2003 1:00PM: Wedding: Ray Nassar & Michelle Rahie 3:00PM: Wedding: Gregory Hammer & Joanne Nehmetallah Sun. Oct. 12th, 2003 Fourth Sunday after the Holy Cross 10:00AM Salim Hanna Shidiak (40 Days Mass) (Antoine Nassar & Family) 12:00PM Bakhos & Fadi & Fahed Saliba (Mr. & Mrs. Joe Mikhail) 6:00PM Rosary & Litany, Blessing with the Icon of Mother Mary @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine.

Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday October 5th, 2003

Rosary Sunday: Sunday October 5th we celebrate the Rosary Sunday. We will pray the Rosary before the Masses on Sunday at 9:00AM & 11:00AM. All are welcome to pray the Rosary to our Divine Mother, our Salvation. Community Service: If you are interested in doing community service in St. Anthony's Parish, please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. Thank you. St. Sarkis & Bakhos: We celebrate the feast of Sts. Sarkis & Bakhos on October 7th. A solemn Mass will be celebrated at 6:00PM. All are welcome to attend. Marriage Preparation: The next Marriage Preparation Course will be held November 7 & 8 at St. Michael's Church. All couples planning marriage in 2004 should fill out a registration form available at St. Michael's Church. Cost is $ 75.00 per couple. Call 326-2643 for more info. Congratulations to Camillo Coppola & Donna Boutros Camillo Coppola & Donna Boutros were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday October 4th, 2003. May God bless them and give them a long and happy life together full of love and respect for each other. October marks the end of the year of the Rosary. Last October Pope John Paul II urged all Catholics to have a renewed sense of devotion to Our Lady by introducing five new 'Luminous Mysteries.' Let us use this opportunity to grow in our spirituality by invoking the assistance of Mary, our divine Mother. Let us all pray the Rosary our salvation.

Prayers Week Ending Sunday October 5th, 2003

Our Lady of the Rosary This Feast was established by St. Pius V to commemorate the victory of the Christian naval fleet, commanded by Don Juan of Austria, against the Turks at Lepanto on October 7, 1571.Don Juan attributed the great victory to the intercession of the Blessed Mother, which was invoked by the praying of the Rosary. The Rosary was revealed to St. Dominic by the Blessed Mother about the beginning of the thirteenth century, and is one of the most beautiful of all devotions. The recitation of the Rosary helps the individual to meditate on the mysteries of the Lord's life as seen through the eyes of her who was closest to the Lord. O God, by the life, death, and resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, you filled the world with joy. Grant, that meditating on the mysteries of the most holy Rosary we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise.

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