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Sunday October 19th, 2003
Fifth Sunday after the Holy Cross
Gospel: Matthew 24: 1 - 13
Readings: Philippians 2: 12 - 18 The image of midnight and the arrival of the bridegroom in today's Gospel is the symbol of the passage from this life to the other life. What was impossible before midnight was possible afterwards.
This is the purpose of this parable: "Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour." Staying awake until midnight will make achievable the passage to the true light. The image of the bridesmaids who were allowed to enter and those who were forbidden does not scare us but encourage us to keep awake.
The oil symbolizes the way we live our faith. This Gospel helps us to examine our conscience to read once more the book of our lives. Do we know how to examine our consciences? According to what standards? Why were the bridesmaids judged? Their actions are clear: "They went out to meet the bridegroom." For this reason all they are asked to do is to live and be ready to face all possibilities especially the potential of the tardiness of the Bridegroom.
The foolish bridesmaids were prohibited from entering because they didn't compromise between their work and their behavior. This disparity in their personality caused a final severance in their lives.
Last Week's Collection $ 2,011.50
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Mennonite Brethren Church Third Banns Between:
Anthony Jacobs & Naget Abdul Massih
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday October 24th, 2003 Sun. October 19th. 2003 - Fifth Sunday after the Holy Cross
10:00AM
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.
Mon Oct. 20th , 20035:30PM
St. Anne's Prayers6:00PM
All Forgotten Souls (Max Jacobs & Family)
Tue. Oct. 21st, 20035:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers6:00PM
Youssef Khalil Sarkis (Mr. & Mrs. Sam Sleiman)
Wed. Oct. 22nd, 20039:00AM
Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)5:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers6:00PM
Kaysar Ncoula & Wife & Deceased Children (Boula & Alice Boutros)
Thu. Oct. 23rd, 20035:30PM
St. Charbel's Prayers6:00PM
Michael Gebriel (Mr. Samir Francis)
Fri. Oct. 24th, 20035:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers6:00PM
Adele Laba (Mr.Khairallah Kantati)
Sat. Oct.24th, 20031:3PM: Wedding: Anthony Jacobs & Naget Abdul Massih
Sun. Oct. 25th, 2003 - Sixth Sunday after the Holy Cross Our Lady of the Cape Visit10:00AM
Youssef Mansour Jabbour (Family)12:00PM
Youssef Nohra & Wife Shamma (Family)4:00PM
Procession from St. Anthony's Parish to Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine6:00PM
Candlelight Procession at Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine.
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday October 24th, 2003 Our Lady of the Cape visits St. Anthony's Parish:
For the occasion of the Closure of Jubilee Year of the Holy Rosary, Our Lady of the Cape will visit our Parish on Sunday, October 26th, 2003 and will remain in our Church until November 2nd, 2003.
At the arrival of the Statue to our Parish, a Solemn Mass will be celebrated at 12:00PM. At 4:00PM a procession will take place from St. Anthony's Parish to Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine, 447 Hwy. 77 North.
Through the New Bypass. All are welcome to attend and pray asking for the intercession of the Most Holy Mother.
Our Church will be open for all visitors from 6:00AM to 10:00PM during the days of the visit. All are welcome.
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.
Please inform the Pastor if someone is sick at home or in the hospital and in need of Communion.
Please call the Church Office at 322-2282 and let us know. Thank you.
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:
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:
Congratulations to Michael Elachkar & Isaura Rinaldi who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday, October 18, 2003. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life together full of love and respect for each other.
Fall Diocesan Social Justice Conference:
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:
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 50th Anniversary Celebration 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.
Job Opportunity:
St. Michael's Church in London seeks full-time office assistant receptionist for busy parish office. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and communications skills, computer competency and clerical experience with a strong sense of ministry.
Please submit your resume with cover letter and two written references by 4:00PM Tuesday, October 28, 2003 to: Search Committee, C/O St. Michael's Parish, 515 Cheapside St., London, ON N5Y 3X5. Fax 519-433-2301.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Mission:
Father Pat Martin "He Loves me", all weekend Masses on November 15/16, 2003 on Saturday 5:00PM, Sunday 9:00AM & 11:00AM, also on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday beginning with Mass at 7:00PM.
Call your family, friends, neighbours, co-workers, bring the children, bring everyone. For more information, call 969-1400.
St. Alphonsus Women's Group:
Annual Bazaar, October 25th and 26th, 2003, 9:30AM to 4:00PM. Parish Hall, located at Park & Goyeau. Parking across the Street from the hall. Crafts, white elephant, books, toys, jewellery, lunch, desserts and beverages. Come join the fun. Thank you.
For more information, please call: Mrs. Aileen Bedard at 256-9741
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