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Sunday September 14th, 2003

Triumph of the Holy Cross

Gospel: John 12: 20 - 43 Readings: 1 Corinthians 1: 18 - 25 When Jesus' soul was distressed, he wondered about what he might ask: "Father, save me from this hour" or "Father, glorify your name". The Father's voice came focusing on past and future exaltation. Worshiping God's name is to illustrate its meaning to the world. His name, Father, means the source of all life. The Father gives life instead of death given by the world. The hour of death becomes the hour of a new life. When everyone asked about the source of the voice and its goal, Jesus explained that the voice was not meant for him but for those who heard him. Jesus' Cross divides the world in two parts: the first which accepts his salvation and the second which refuses him. The Christian doesn't rejoice in pain but doesn't live it complaining. There is a thin line between the two worlds. Let us ask Jesus whose Cross triumphed over death, to help us understand how to balance between the two worlds. Last Week's Collection: $ 1.387.00

Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for United Pentecostal Church

First Banns Between: Camillo Coppola & Donna Boutros Second Banns Between: Carlo Giulio Citron & Samiya Yacoub   Masses & Celebrations during the week: Sun. September 14th. 2003 Triumph of the Holy Cross 10:00AM Youssef Jabbour (Sadie Jabbor) 12:00PM Michael Obeid & Grandparents & Uncles Youssef & Sarkis (Family) 6:00PM Rosary & Litany, Blessing with the Icon of Mother Mary @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine. Mon Sept. 15th, 2003 The Birth of Mary 8:30AM St. Anne's Prayers 9:00AM Ben Najem (Jean Najem & Family) Tue. Sept.16th, 2003 8:30AM St. Anthony's Prayers. 9:00AM Special Intention (Donated) Wed. Sept. 17th, 2003 8:30AM Mother Mary's Prayers 9:00AM Milani Abraham (Family) 9:30AM Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries) Thu. Sept. 18th, 2003 8:30AM St. Charbel's Prayers 9:00AM All Forgotten Souls (Family) Fri. Sept.19th, 2003 8:30AM Sacred Heart Prayers 9:00AM Michael Boutros (Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Saba) Sun. Sept. 21st, 2003 First Sunday after the Holy Cross 10:00AM Youssef Mansour Jabbour (Family) 12:00PM Ncoula Kaysar Yacoub & Wife Gharitta & Son Youssef (Bakhos Jacobs & Family) 6:00PM Rosary & Litany, Blessing with the Icon of Mother Mary @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine. We would like to welcome to St. Anthony's Parish Rev. Father Pierre Azzi who is present in our Parish during the time of Fr. Elie's vacation. May God bless him and give him the strength to continue his mission following the footsteps of Jesus. Congratulations to Brandon & Alexis Ludwig who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish on Sunday September 7th, 2003. Also we congratulate Christopher Nicholas Baeini who was welcomed into the Catholic Church by receiving the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation on Saturday, September 13, 2003. May God bless them all and give them a long and happy life with their families. Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions which will be held on Saturday September 27th, 2003 at 12:30 & 3:30PM. For more information, please call Gladys Tannous at 326-7642. Thank you for your support. Children's Anger Management Group for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 12 at Shalom Counselling Services, 215 Talbot St. East, Leamington, starting mid September, 2003, 3:30 to 5:00PM. Cost $ 200.00 for 8 weeks. Leader: Charlene McNabb. For further information or to register, please call Charlene at 326-3778, ext.2 Mask Making Self-Esteem for Teenage Girls to start mid September 2003 (10 Weeks) at South Essex Community Centre, 215 Talbot St. East, Leamington. Group Leader: Charlene McNabb, Registered Art Therapist, B. F. A. Dip. To register or for further information, please contact Shalom Counselling at 326-3778, ext. 2. 2000+ Waterloo Seminary Appeal, Educating our Future Pastors: St. Paul Lutheran Church will host a Turkey Dinner on Thursday September 25, 2003, 4:30 to 7:30PM at St. Paul Lutheran, 311 Sherk St. Leamington. Adults: $ 11.00, Children 12 and under: $ 5.00, Children 4 and under: Free. For tickets please call Kim at 326-7175 or Melody at 326-3966. Take out available. Thank you for your support. Leamington Tapestry Afghan: Custom designed "throws" depicting scenes in the Leamington area from past to present. Cost: $ 100.00 each. These throws make a lovely wedding, graduation or special gift and are a lasting memento of life in Leamington. All proceeds support Shalom Counselling Services. To order your throw call 326-3778 ext. 3 mornings. Triumph of the Holy Cross September 14 St. Paul the Apostle spoke of the power of Christ's Cross according to tradition, the empress Helena discovered the Lord's Cross in Jerusalem on September 14, 320. Five years later, a great Church was built on Mount Calvary by Emperor Constantine to shelter the holy relic. Parts of the wood of the Cross were sent to the major cities of the Christendom, where they were shown to the faithful on this special feast. We worship you, O Christ, And we praise you, because by your Cross You have redeemed the world. By this holy tree, You gave your people victory, and put aside the tree of our defeat.

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