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Sunday September 7th, 2003
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Gospel: John 3: 1 - 8
Readings: Romans 8: 1 - 6
In today's Gospel, Nicodemus came to Jesus after seeing that the signs performed by him are a lesson from God. His knowledge stayed superficial because Nicodemus focused on the human's power to discover this divine power. Jesus' answers however changed the meaning of the question bringing it up to the spiritual level.
Jesus' answers focused on "No one can enter the kingdom of heaven without being born of water and Spirit…" instead of "How can anyone…" Jesus repeated the issue of "Born from the Spirit" four times in today's Gospel. What is this "Birth from the Spirit" so important to enter the Kingdom of God? Is it the Baptism? It is the continuous Baptism present always in the faithful's life.
The Sacrament of Baptism is not some kind of magic, meaning it allows anyone baptized to enter the kingdom. Being born from the Spirit is to live the request of the Baptism in a constant way to indicate that the faithful continues to accept the Spirit. Being born from the Spirit as Jesus invited us to do, is not abandoning the flesh. It is being open to spiritual matters. Being committed to Jesus who united the flesh and the Spirit allows the faithful to become the children of the Lord.
Last Week's Collection: $ 1.618.00
Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. September 7th. 2003 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost10:00AM
Nohra Daoud Nohra & Wife & Deceased Sons Youssef, Sarkis, & Mikhail & Daughter-in-law Shamma (Chaker Nohra & Family)12:00PM
Martyrs of Hadchit (Tony Hadchiti)1:30PM
Baptism: Brandon & Alexis Ludwig6:00PM
Rosary & Litany, Blessing with the Icon of Mother Mary @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine.
Mon Sept. 8th, 2003 The Birth of Mary8:30AM
St. Anne's Prayers9:00AM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family)
Tue. Sept. 9th, 20038:30AM
St. Anthony's Prayers.9:00AM
Youssef Salim Nohra & Antoune Nohra (Donated)
Wed. Sept. 10th , 20038:30AM
Mother Mary's Prayers9:00AM
Sarkis & Ghossen Jabbour & Youssef Jabbour (Sharife Jabbour)9:30AM
Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Thu. Sept. 11th, 20038:30AM
St. Charbel's Prayers9:00AM
Antoinette Aoun (Family)
Fri. Sept.12th, 20038:30AM
Sacred Heart Prayers9:00AM
Joe & Georgette Maksoud (Donated)
Sat. Sept. 13th, 200312:30PM
Baptism: Christopher Baeini
Sun. Sept. 14th, 2003 Triumph of the Holy Cross10:00AM
Youssef Jabbour (Sadie Jabbour)12:00PM
Micheal Obied & Grand Parents & Uncles Youssef & Srkis (Family)6:00PM
Rosary & Litany, Blessing with the Icon of Mother Mary @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine.
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for North leamington United Mennonite Church First Banns Between: Carlo Giulio Citron & Samiya Yacoub
We would like to welcome to St. Anthony's Parish Very Rev. Msgr. Charbel Lichaa who is visiting our Parish. May God bless him and make his stay an enjoyable one.
School Year: We would like to wish all the students a Happy and Successful Academic year. May God bless you and send His Holy Spirit to help you appreciate the gifts of the Father.
Congratulations to Angela Tannous who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish on Sunday August 31, 2003. May God bless her and give her a long and happy life with her family.
Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions which will be held on Saturday September 13th, 2003 at 6:30 & 9:30PM. For more information, please call Gladys Tannous at 326-7642. Thank you for your support.
Congratulations to Pierre Jraiche & Colleen Carpenter who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony on Saturday September 6th, 2003 in St. Anthony's Parish. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life full of respect and love for each other.
Our deepest sympathies to the Boutros Family for the loss of Ephram Grayr who passed away in Syria at the age of 59. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Charbel's Parish in Windsor on Sunday September 14th, 2003 at 12:00PM. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his sister and brother-in-law Helwe & Tannous Boutros in Windsor. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
Bingo Volunteers: We need Bingo Volunteers to help with St. Anthony's Parish Bingo Sessions. If you are interested and you have knowledge on how to conduct a Bingo Session, please call St. Anthony's Parish at 322-2282 or register your name on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance. Thank you in advance for your help.
Altar Servers: Do you like to be an Altar Server in St. Anthony's Parish? If so and you are in grade 1 to 8, please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
Leamington Hospital Visitor Guidelines: Visiting Hours are 12:00 to 2:00PM, 5:00 to 7:00PM. All visitors must enter through the Ambulatory Care entrance, check in with the Security Guard for a Visitor Pass, which is to be returned to the Security Guard by the visitor upon exit. All visitors must read the self-screen sign and wash their hands. 2 visitors per patient at any given time are allowed. Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to visit. All visitors must respect the Visiting Hours and leave promptly when requested. Thank you for your collaboration.
Memorial Mass: On Saturday, September 13th, at 11:00AM the Capuchins will celebrate a Memorial Mass at Evergreen Cemetery to remember deceased friars, affiliates and family members. The general public is invited to come and remember their deceased loved ones. In case of inclement weather, the Memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary's Church in Blenheim.
Honouring Our Lady of Fatima: Rosary and Procession at 7:00PM on Tuesday, September 9th, 2003 followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet and Eucharistic Adoration until 10:00PM at Our Lady of Victory Church, Chatham, Ontario. All are welcome to attend.
Heart Links presents a Benefit Concert in solidarity with the poor of Northern Peru on Sunday September 14th, 2003 at Mount St. Joseph Recital Hall at 2:30PM. Come and enjoy an afternoon of piano, violin and voice! Admission by donation a tax deductible receipt will be issued for amounts over $ 10.00. All are welcome.
The Birth of Mary
September 8Along with the birth of Jesus and St. John the Baptist, Mary's birth has been celebrated by the Church from early times. In fourth-century Jerusalem a feast at her birth was celebrated at the Church of St. Ann, probably inspiring the Church of Rome also to celebrate too, this event. Mary's birth is seen always as part of God's plan for the salvation of the world through Jesus Christ.
O Mary, you are blessed,
For the mysteries of the prophets are fulfilled in you. You were in the burning bush and in the cloud that Moses saw;You were on the ladder rising up to heaven that Ezekiel saw; You were in the Ark of the Covenant that David saw.
At your birth these mysteries are fulfilled.
Glory to the Father, who sent his only Son through you.
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