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Sunday October 12th, 2003
Fourth Sunday after the Holy Cross
Gospel: Matthew 24: 45 - 51
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5: 1 - 11 After being asked by the disciples about the end of days, Jesus transferred their concern from when to how to prepare for it.
Today's Gospel focuses on two attributes for the servants: faithful - wise servant and the evil servant. In today's Gospel, the servant seems to know his master's intentions: service of those in his household.
The two qualifications attributed to the servants give us a clear idea on the way they both deal with the coming of the Lord: the faithful one continues his work; the evil one does the opposite of his master's wishes.
The master's sudden arrival for the evil servant was not unexpected for the faithful one because he lives prepared. The master is fair; he only asks the servant to do his job. We ought to know that we, as faithful people, are invited to be servants of the master.
We know, by being Christians, we walk behind Jesus Christ our master; we know hat his wish is to start in love and end in keeping watch over those in his household. Jesus depends on us to continue his personal work.
We are honored to do Jesus' work which is not limited to one time but it expands to the length of our lives. Continuing his work shouldn't be because of his sudden arrival but because we love the master and we want to do his will.
Last Week's Collection $ 1,917.00
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Salvation Army Second Banns Between:
Anthony Jacobs & Naget Abdul Massih
Third Banns Between:
Michael Elashkar & Isaura Rinaldi
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday October 12th, 2003 Sun. October 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.
Mon Oct. 13th , 2003 Thanksgiving Day5:30PM
St. Anne's Prayers6:00PM
Youssef Nohra & Wife Shamma (Family)
Tue. Oct. 14th, 20035:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers6:00PM
Thanksgiving Mass (Sam & Laura Tannous)
Wed. Oct. 15th, 20039:00AM
Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)5:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers6:00PM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family)
Thu. Oct. 16th, 20035:30PM
St. Charbel's Prayers6:00PM
Fouad Azar (Chehade A. Massih)
Fri. Oct. 17th, 20035:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers6:00PM
Madem Youssef (Mr. Tannous Maarbes)
Sat. Oct.18th, 20031:00PM: Wedding: Michael Elashkar & Isaura Rinaldi
Sun. Oct. 19th, 2003 Fifth Sunday after the Holy Cross10:00AM
Youssef Gebrail & Wife Sarah & Deceased Children (Family)12:00PM
Youssef Eid & Wife Najiye (Assad Eid & Family)6:00PM
Rosary & Litany, Blessing with the Icon of Mother Mary @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine.
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday October 12th, 2003 Thanksgiving Weekend:
We celebrate Thanksgiving on Monday October 12. The Office will be closed on Monday. Have a safe and happy holiday. We also would like to welcome all the visitors who came to spend the holiday with their families.
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.
Parish Council Meeting:
The parish council metting will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 7:30PM for Financial & Pastoral Committees. Thank you in advance for your presence. (Subject: Cemetery)
Halloween Party:
Halloween is here! St. Anthony's Parish is organizing at party for all the kids on Thursday, October 30, 2003 at 6:30PM. If you want to have fun, register your name on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance.
Altar Servers Meeting:
The altar servers meeting will take place on Friday from 4 to 5 PM. If you are interested in being an altar server, please be at St. Anthony's Parish on Friday. All are welcome.
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:
Gregory Hammer & Joanne Nehmetallah
&
Ray Nassar & Michelle Rahie
who were united in the holy bonds of Matrimony in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday, October 11th, 2003. May God bless them all and give them a long and happy life together full of love and respect for each other.
Leamington Area right to life:
The 17th Annual 8KM Walkathon will take place on Saturday October 18, 2003, 9:30 to 10:00AM at St. John's Parish Hall, West Belle River Road, Woodslee. Come rain or shine. Your generous support helps us in our educational work. If you cannot walk, be a sponsor. For inquiries, please call: 326-7450.
100 Years of Broadway:
St. John's Anglican Church, Leamington presents 100 years of Broadway a concert by Windsor Light Opera Cabaret Singers, Sunday October 19, 2003 at 7:30PM. Dessert to follow. Tickets $ 10.00 available at Church Office or by phone @ 326-3111. All are welcome.
Fall Diocesan Social Justice Conference:
Saturday, October 25th you are invited to participate in "Partnerships for Justice - Moving Faith into Action". Discover ideas for Parish social ministries, local/global outreach and establishing justice committees. The cost is a suggested donation of $ 25.00 including lunch and workshop materials. The location is London, St. Pius X Church. The time is 9:30AM to 6:00PM. For all the details and to register call Nancy at 519-254-2090.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 50th Anniversary Celebration:
This event will take place on Sunday, November 9, 2003. Dinner at 5:30PM. Doors open at 4:00PM at the Fogular Furlan Club. Adults $20.00, Children 6 - 12 $ 15.00, Children 5 and under free. Tickets on sale after all Masses or through the Church Office at 969-1400. All are welcome.
Prayers Week Ending Sunday October 12th, 2003 St. Luke, (First Century) Evangelist
October 18Born of a pagan family, St. Luke became a convert to the Christian faith. He accompanied St. Paul on his second missionary journey and was with the apostle during the final imprisonment in Rome.
Paul call him "my dear friend Luke" in one of his epistles. Luke compiled the third Gospel. He describes at length the infancy of Jesus and emphasizes the Lord's prayerfulness and his mercy.
The great parable of the Prodigal Son is found in his Gospel. In the Acts of the Apostles Luke relates the beginnings of the infant Church as it develops under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
One tradition says that Luke died at Boeotia, in Greece, at the age of eighty-four; He is patron of painters and physicians. In art he is represented by an ox because he begins his Gospel with the account of the priest Zachary sacrificing in the temple.
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