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April 4th, 2004
Palm Sunday
“Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the Highest.”
(John, 12: 25)
Gospel: John 12: 12 – 12
Readings: Philippians 1:1 – 11 Everyone tried to show the royal side of Jesus’ coming to Jerusalem. The saving incidents that Jesus chose to suffer for all humanity take over this celebration. Even the royal manner that Jesus entered Jerusalem in was far too humble.
It did not eclipse the light that He wants to make known. He chose a young donkey. This gave the triumphal entry into Jerusalem a sense of meekness which was not understood by the disciples at first.
They remembered that after Jesus was glorified. Two thousand years later, the coming to Jerusalem is a bit clearer to us than the disciples. Jesus died to save us. God’s Son suffered the humiliation from the human to raise them to the level of children. “Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion, look your King is coming.
The invitation “Do not be afraid” is the sign of the New Covenant. It is an invitation to have an inner peace in order for the human being to meet himself and be open to meet God.
Last Week's Collection $ 2,421.53
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for St. Mary’s Anglican Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday April 11, 2004 Sun. April 4th, 2004 Palm Sunday
10:00AM
For the intentions of All Parishioners12:00PM
For the intentions of All Parishioners6:00PM
Salat Elhash, Opening of the Retreat
Mon. April 5th, 20046:00PM
Salat Elhash & Mass
Youssef Abbas & Wife Najibe & Sons Saleh & Boula
(Nehmetallah Nehmetallah & Family)
Tue. April 6th, 20046:00PM
Salat Elhash & Mass
Thanksgiving Mass to St. Anne (Joanne Jeffrey)
Wed. April 7th, 20046:00PM
Salat Elhash & Mass
Antonios Tannous (Sam & Laura Tannous)
Thu. April 8th, 20046:00PM
Washing of the Feet
Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Family)7:00PM
Mother Mary’s Prayers8:00PM
St. Charbel’s Prayers8:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers9:00PM
Youth Group Prayers & Meditation10:00PM
Salat Elhash11:00PM
Adoration Hour12:00AM
Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Fri. April 9th, 20048:00AM
Rassem Al Kass
Youssef Tannous Youssef & Wife Rosa & Deceased Children & Grandson Rony
(Max Abraham)3:00PM
Service of the Lord’s Passion
Sat. April 10th, 20046:00PM
Children’s Easter Vigil Mass & Easter Play
For the intentions of all children
Sun. April 11th, 2004 Easter Sunday12:00Midnight
For the intentions of All Parishioners12:00Noon
For the intentions of All Parishioners1:30PM
Baptism: Joshua Saad4:00PM
Baptism: Yara Tannous
Mon. April 12th, 200412:00PM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family)
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday April 11, 2004 Welcome To Our Visitors:
We would like to welcome to St. Anthony’s Parish all the visitors especially Rev. Sister Bibiane Zakaria. May God bless them all and give them health and happiness and make their stay a joyful one.
Easter Lilies:
St. Anthony’s Parish needs Easter Lilies to decorate the Church for the season. Thank you in advance for your generosity and kindness. You can make a donation to the Church or buy the lilies yourselves.
Children’s Easter Mass:
We will have an Easter Vigil Children’s Mass on Saturday April 10, 2004 at 6:00PM. All children and their parents are welcome.
Pilgrimage Tour:
We will hold a meeting for those going on the Pilgrimage Tour to France and Rome on Sunday, April 4th, 2004 from 4:00 to 5:00PM at St. Anthony’s Parish. Please be there on time to get detailed information on the trip of a lifetime.
First Courses:
First Communion Preparation Courses will be cancelled this Friday, Good Friday and will resume next Friday April 16, 2004 from 5:00PM to 6:30PM. The Children’s Arabic Choir will be cancelled for this week also.
Organist:
St. Anthony’s Parish is in need of an organist for Sunday Masses & Other celebrations. If you have knowledge in playing the Organ, and you are interested, please contact us at 322-2282.
Celebrating the Canonization of Blessed Hardini:
St. Sharbel & St. Maron Church invite you to a Recital at St. Sharbel Church, 31601 Schoenherr Road, Warren MI 48088 on Saturday May 22nd, 2004 at 7:00PM. Refreshments will follow in the Bingo Hall.
A Fundraising book will be made for St. Hardini Church renovation in Kfifan, Lebanon. For donations and info please call: Mona at: 586-274-2228 or Marie at: 586-247-9299. Last day for donations is April 30th, 2004.
Donations are Tax deductible. Thank you in advance for your help.
Palm Sunday:
The Leamington Ministerial Association presents: Homilist Anglican Suffragan Bishop Bob Bennet of the Diocese of Huron on Palm Sunday, April 4th, 2004 at 7:00PM at United Mennonite Church, 625 Mersea Rd. 6, Leamington.
Proceeds go towards Hearts Together for Haiti and to the Leamington Christian Centre to be used for the people of Haiti and the pastors who serve them. All are welcome.
Leamington Area Right to Life:
On Sunday, April 25th, 2004 a peaceful Walk to Leamington District Memorial Hospital will take place to express concern for abortion.
Meet at the First Baptist Church, corner of Talbot West and Fox Sts., Leamington at 3:00PM, James P. Kurtz will give a short talk. Depart for the hospital at 3:30PM. Walk will take place come rain or shine.
Plan to attend this public awareness event sponsored by Leamington Area Right to Life.
Holy Week Retreat Schedule:
- Palm Sunday of the Holy Week: Opening of the Retreat.
- Monday of the Holy Week: Following the Footsteps of Maron.
- Tuesday of the Holy Week: Maronite Patriarchal Synod.
- Wednesday of the Holy Week: Adoration of the Virgin Mary.
- Holy Thursday of the Holy Week: Parable of the weeds and the wheat
- Good Friday: The Message of the Cross.
- Holy Saturday: The food of the soul is pray and fast.
- Easter Sunday: Jesus our Resurrection and Life.
Prayer before a CrucifixBehold, O kind and most sweet Jesus, I cast myself upon my knees in Your sight, and with the most fervent desire of my soul I pray and beseech You that You would impress upon my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope and charity, true repentance for my sins and a firm purpose of amendment, while with deep affection and grief of soul I ponder within myself and mentally contemplate.
Your five most precious wounds, having before my eyes that which David spoke in prophecy of You, O Good Jesus: “They have pierced my hands and feet, they have numbered all my bones.”
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