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Sunday September 21st, 2003

First Sunday after 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.

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

First Banns Between: Ray John Nassar & Michelle Lee Rahie First Banns Between: Gregory Allan Hammer & Joanne Nehmetallah Second Banns Between: Camillo Coppola & Donna Boutros Third Banns Between: Carlo Giulio Citron & Samiya Yacoub

Masses & Celebrations during the week: September 21st - 28th

Sun. September 21st. 2003 First Week after the Holy Cross 10:00AM Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Jawad Jraiche & Family) 11:00AM Baptism: Marielle Nehmetallah 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. Mon Sept. 22nd, 2003 8:30AM St. Anne's Prayers 9:00AM Sarkis Boula Boutros (Family) Tue. Sept.23rd, 2003 8:30AM St. Anthony's Prayers. 9:00AM Fouad Azar (Chehade A. Massih) Wed. Sept. 24th, 2003 8:00AM Mother Mary's Prayers 8:30AM St. Theresa's Prayers 9:00AM Tony Badaoui (Family) 9:30AM Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries) Thu. Sept. 25th, 2003 8:00AM St. Charbel's Prayers 8:30AM St. Theresa's Novena 9:00AM Claude Obeid (Antoune Obeid) Fri. Sept. 26th, 2003 8:00AM Sacred Heart Prayers 8:30AM Sacred Heart Prayers 9:00AM Michael Boutros (Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Saba) Sat. Sept. 27th, 2003 1:30PM: Wedding: Carlo Citron & Samiya Yacoub Sun. Sept. 28th, 2003 Second Sunday after the Holy Cross 10:00AM Antonios & Frangie Jraige (Sarkis Kantarjian & Family) 12:00PM Alia Mouawad (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family) 6:00PM Rosary & Litany, Blessing with the Icon of Mother Mary @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine.

Comunity News & Events September 21st - 28th

St. Theresa's Novena: As we prepare for the Feast of St. Theresa, the Novena Prayers will take place every morning at 8:30AM starting September 23rd. All are welcome. St. Charbel's Procession: All are welcome to attend our monthly St. Charbel's Candlelight Procession which will be held on Monday September 22nd at 8:30PM. Come and join the prayers as requested by St. Charbel himself. 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. St. Michael's Parish Walk of the Angels: St. Michael's Parish is organizing a Walking Pilgrimage with prayers to celebrate their Patron Saint & Archangels, from our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Wheatley, to St. Michael's Church in Leamington along Hwy. 3 on Saturday September 27th, 2003. Beginning at Wheatley @ 11:00AM ending at St. Michael's for Confessions & Exposition @ 4:00PM. Ride provided back to Wheatley for evening Mass @ 5:00PM. Anyone with the health and faith to complete the 14 Km walk is invited. Please bring appropriate clothing for the weather, a light lunch / snack to be eaten on the way, and a Rosary. For more details, please phone (519) 326-2643. Married Couples Retreat: September 26 - 28th at Holy Family Retreat House, 121 Victoria St., R. R. # 1 Harrow, Ontario. Facilitators: Colleen Larry Marcuzzi & Fr. Des Scanlan, C.Ss.R., Fee: 120.00 per couple. Stepping Stones: A ten week program to help those who are separated or divorced understand their feelings and begin the healing process. Topics include: self-image, stress, anger, blame, guilt, loneliness and growth. This program begins on Thursday, October 9, 2003 from 6:45 - 9:30PM at the John XXIII Centre 2275 Wellesley Ave., Windsor, Ontario. For more information or to register, please contact Sandra at (519) 735-5152.

Prayers September 21st - 28th

St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist September 21 The call of St. Matthew, the tax collector, to be one of the twelve apostles of Jesus is described in the Gospel which bears his name. "Jesus saw a man named Matthew at his post where taxes were collected. He said to him, 'Follow me!' And Matthew got up and followed him." When Jesus invited Matthew to follow him and then ate at his house where Matthew's friends, outsiders like himself, were gathered, he heard the outraged comments of Capernaum's local leaders. "Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?" Jesus answered simply, "Those who are well have no need of a doctor; sick people do." According to tradition, Matthew wrote down the stories and words of Jesus in Aramaic, the ancient language of Palestine. The First Gospel had its origins in him. There are reports that Matthew left Judea and preached in the East, where he was martyred in Ethiopia. O God, may we follow your call. Prayers to Jesus for Vocations Lord of the Harvest, send holy priests who are zealous co-operators of the Episcopal order, that they may sanctify and lead their brothers and sisters in faith which they proclaim. Send, Lord, deacons to your Church who, as they teach, encourage and evangelize, in communion with bishops and priests, walk in your truth. We pray, Lord, that you continue to bless and enrich your Church with the gifts of vocations. We pray that many may welcome your call and bring joy to your Church by their generous and faithful response. Amen. Pope John Paul II.

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