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Sunday October 26th, 2003

Sixth Sunday after the Holy Cross - The Visit of Our Lady of the Cape

Gospel:

Luke 1: 46 - 55
 

Readings:

Galatians 6: 1 - 10

The Master, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; the distribution was not equivalent. He gave each one according to his ability. He did not ask any of them to undertake a specific task. He did not specify what they should do with the talents.

The Talents were not a gift for the slaves; upon his return He will summon them and settle account with them. This settlement suggests that the slaves should understand their Master's wish; if not this settlement becomes unfair.

A question comes to mind: what are the talents that the Lord gave us? We, like those slaves, know our Master's wish; he wants us to benefit from the talents and doubling them, was a sign through which the Master saw the loyalty of his slaves. "You have been trustworthy…"

Being devoted to the Master's talent and His wish recognizes between the good slave and the evil lazy one. The Master's verdict on the third slave came according to what the slave said. The Master noticed that the slave did not act according to his knowledge of Him.

He did not judge him based on his knowledge but He assumed that those attributes are correct. In another word, the Master knew ahead of time the knowledge of the slave of Him and his way of acting. For this reason He judged him.

Last Week's Collection

$ 3,747.44

 Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other.

This week we pray for

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Masses & Celebrations during the week:

Week Ending Sunday October 24th, 2003

Sun. October 26th. 2003 Sixth Sunday after the Holy Cross

10:00AM
Youssef Mansour Jabbour (Family)

12:00PM
Our Lady of the Cape visit, Solemn Mass for the Intentions of all Parishioners

4:00PM
Procession from St. Anthony's Parish to Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine

6:00PM
Candlelight Procession @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine.

Mon Oct. 27th , 2003

12:00PM
Angelus & Rosary

5:30PM
St. Anne's Prayers

6:00PM
Joe Omar (Mr. & Mrs. Joe Abbas)

Tue. Oct. 28th, 2003

12:00PM
Angelus & Rosary

5:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers

6:00PM
Georgette Elias (Mr. & Mrs. Joe Sassine)

Wed. Oct. 29th, 2003

12:00PM
Angelus & Rosary

5:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers

6:00PM
Louie Mikhail (Mr. & Mrs. Emile Andary)

Thu. Oct.30th, 2003

12:00PM
Angelus & Rosary

5:30PM
St. Charbel's Prayers

6:00PM
Emile Youssef & Wife & Son (Joe Youssef & Family)

Fri. Oct. 31st, 2003 All Saints Feast

12:00PM
Angelus & Rosary

5:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers

6:00PM
Alia Mouawad (Mr. Chamel Gaspard)

Sun. Nov. 2nd, 2003 Sunday of Christ the King All Souls Day

9:00AM
Rite of Incense at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery

9:30AM
Rite of Incense at Erie Memorial Gardens

10:00AM
For the Intentions of all Deceased Parishioners

12:00PM
For the Intentions of all Deceased Parishioners

6:00PM
Rosary & Litany, Blessing with the Icon of Mother Mary @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine.

Comunity News & Events

Week Ending Sunday October 24th, 2003

Our Lady of the Cape visits St. Anthony's Parish:

At 4:00PM, today, Sunday October 26th, at procession will begin at St. Anthony's Parish passing through the New Bypass to Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine. At 6:00PM, a candlelight vigil will take place at the Shrine. Please bring flowers to sprinkle on the Statue of Mother Mary at the Church and at the Shrine. Throughout the days of the visit, we will pray the Holy Rosary (4 Mysteries) at 12:00Noon. All are welcome to attend and walk this journey to the Father through the Virgin Mother.

We would like to welcome:

We would like to welcome to St. Anthony's Parish Rev. Father Philippe Boudreau who is accompanying the Statue of Our Lady of the Cape, visiting us from Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec. May God bless him through the intercession of the Virgin Mother.

We also would like to welcome all the visitors who came to celebrate with us this special occasion to mark the closure of the Jubilee Year of the Holy Rosary. May God bless you all.


All Saints Feast:

We will celebrate the Feast of All Saints with an evening celebration of the Solemn Mass on Friday, October 31st, 2003 @ 6:00PM. 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. Prizes will be given away for the Best Creative Costume.

Altar Servers Meeting:

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 Anthony Jacobs & Naget Abdul Massih who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday, October 25 2003. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life together full of love and respect for each other.

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.


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.

2003 Mother - Daughter Program:

This program will take place on Sunday, November 2, 2003, 1:00 to 4:00PM at École St. Michel, 33 Sherman St., Leamington, Ontario. The program is designed specifically for girls between the ages of 10 - 13. Reservation is required. For registration information, contact: Family, Life and Youth Ministry Office, (519) 254-2090.

Cardinal Carter Festival of Families:

Cardinal Carter Secondary Catholic School presents the Festival of Families with All-You-Can-Eat Pasta on Sunday November 9, 2003 at the Roma Club. Lunch Buffet 11AM to 1PM, $ 10.00 Adults, $ 6.00 Ages 5 - 12. Family Style Dinner at 5:00PM, $ 12.00 Adults, $ 6.00 Ages 5 - 12. Live entertainment. Call the Main Office at 322-2804 for further details.

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