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April 11th, 2004

Easter Sunday

“I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified, but he is not here.” (Matthew, 28:5)

Gospel: Matthew 28: 1 – 10

Readings: 1 Corinthians 15:12 – 26

The angel is a sign of God’s intervention. He rolled back the stone. His appearance was like lightning which brightens and hits. He hit the guards who became almost dead. He enlightened Mary Magdalene and the other Mary. He unveiled to them the news about Resurrection and sent them to proclaim it. Jesus’ Resurrection is an incident from the past but its effects are present in our world today. It is given to all people. Those who don’t believe see nothing in it but stupidity. They become dead before it. For us, it is a sign of trust in the Lord who doesn’t leave those who fear him mystified or perplexed. Before experiencing the Resurrection, the two women went to the tomb. The angel appeared to them saying: “I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here.” They went to the place where Jesus was buried after being crucified. They considered the word of the Cross as final. The divine intervention transformed them. They conquered their fear and rean to share the good news with the others.

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

Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday April 18, 2004

Sun. April 11th, 2004 Easter Sunday 6:00PM: Children’s Easter Mass (Saturday) 12:00Midngiht For the intentions of All Parishioners 12:00Noon For the intentions of All Parishioners 1:30PM Baptism: Joshua Saad 4:00PM Yara Tannous Mon. April 12th, 2004 12:00Noon Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family) Tue. April 13th, 2004 5:30PM St. Anthony’s Prayers 6:00PM All Forgotten Souls (Leila Taouil & Family) Wed. April 14th, 2004 5:00PM Mother Mary’s Prayers 6:00PM Assad Gebriel (Family) 7:00PM Mother Mary’s Visit Rosary Prayers & Litany & Blessing @ the Residence of Chamel Gaspard, 41 Briarwood Ave., Leamington, (519) 326-8800 Thu. April 15th, 2004 5:30PM St. Charbel’s Prayers 6:00PM Tannous Jabbour & Wife Axania & Son Boula & Wife Theresa (Family) Fri. April 16th, 2004 5:30PM Sacred Heart Prayers 6:00PM Youssef Yacoub & Wife Mary (Sarkis Yacoub & Family) Sun. April 17th, 2004 First Sunday after Resurrection 10:00AM Bakhos Iskandar Georges (Family) 12:00Noon Montaha Sarkis (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)

Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday April 18, 2004

Dear Friends & Parishioners, Christ is risen, He is risen indeed! I would like to extend my warmest wishes for the Easter Season. Our Lord Jesus is the reason of our joy. He is the light of our lives. He is risen to make us worthy to be called children of God. Let us proclaim the Good News to all. Let us be the light that shines and brings joy to others. Let us bring our hearts to the fountain, the way, the truth and the life. Happy Easter. Father Elie Zouein, P.P. Thanks: Our most sincere thanks to all those who donated so generously and helped selflessly for the Easter Season Preparation: Flowers, Chocolate Eggs, and all the volunteers who helped in any way possible to make this season a Holy One. We also would like to thank the Ladies Auxiliary, St. Anthony’s Youth Group for preparing and organizing the children Easter Party and Adoration Hour for Holy Thursday and all the volunteers. Thank you all for a job well done. May God bless you all and keep you safe through the intercession of St. Anthony. Retreat: Fr. Elie will be away on a Spiritual Retreat in Montreal from April 15 to April 24, 2004. Very Rev. Abbot Paul Attea will be celebrating the Masses during this time. Pilgrimage Tour: If you are interested in participating in the Pilgrimage of a lifetime to Rome & France, please contact the Church at 322-2282. First Communion: First Communion Preparation Courses will take place on Friday, April 16, 2004 from 5:00 to 6:30PM. Arabic Choir: Arabic Choir will take place on Friday, April 16, 2004 from 4:00 to 5:30PM 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. Fundraising book will be made for St. Hardini Church renovation in Kfifan, Lebanon. A bus will go to St. Sharbel to participate. If you are interested, please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. $ 20.00 per person for the bus. 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. 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 St., 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. Called, Gifted & Sent: Diocese of London presents Called, Gifted & Sent Training Session on Saturday April 15, 2004 at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Chatham. The day is opened to anyone who is working on Called, Gifted & Sent who requires training. RSVP to Teresa Grendon at (519) 433-0658 or (800) 303-3209. Mass for the Deceased: Mass for the deceased Will take place at Heavenly Rest Catholic Cemetery, Resurrection Mausoleum, Tuesday April 20, 2004 at 4:30PM. The celebrant will be Father Michael Kiszko, Associate Pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish, Amhersburg. The primary intention of this Mass is the deceased buried or entombed in the Windsor Catholic Cemeteries. Please join us for this Eucharistic Celebration. Community Concert: Windsor Symphony Orchestra presents a Community Concert at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 120 Munger St., West, Harrow on Sunday April 18, 2004 at 4:00PM. Tickets: $ 10.00 to benefit the St. Anthony of Padua Restoration Fund. Please call: 738-2556 for tickets and information. To know about all the community concerts visit www.windsorsymphony.com. Hear the WSO string orchestra performing near you! The Feast of Divine Mercy: The Feast will be celebrated Sunday, April 18, 2004 at Assumption Church (University at Huron Church Rd.) Eucharistic Celebration begins at 3:00PM with recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will take place prior to Mass. Resurrection Prayer O Lord Jesus Christ, You are the true God. You are the light of the world. You are our Lord and our God. You were nailed to the Cross, and through Your pierced side, we have all been healed. You descended into Hades, and shattered its bonds. You raised those who were long dead, granting life to them. You embittered Hades. You were raised from the dead in order to grant salvation to all; to scatter your enemies; and for those who hate You, to fell from before Your face. You were raised in order to raise with Yourself the whole world, each and everyone. Amen.

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