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April 18th, 2004

First Sunday after Easter

"Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe." (John, 20:27)

Gospel: John 20: 26 - 31

Readings: 2 Corinthians 5:11 - 21

Today's Gospel starts by focusing on the appearance of Jesus to the disciples with Thomas present on the eighth day. This is the day of the Lord and the day of those who live for the Lord and with the Lord. On this day the famous declaration took place: "My God and my Lord." On this day, the famous beatitude was announced, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe." We did not see Jesus physically but we declare with Thomas that Jesus is "Our Lord and our God". Primarily we live the eighth day. When Jesus saw that Thomas' faith is almost fallen apart, He did not want to let him stay perplexed or troubled, instead He appeared to him in a special way to lead him into believing. The Gospel focuses on the way Thomas experienced the Resurrection not on his doubt. The Gospel did not mention whether Thomas put his hand in Jesus' wounds or the scars from the nails. He believed after he saw. What did he see? He saw and experienced the continuity and the unity between the One crucified and the One glorified. Jesus carries forever the wounds of humanity. He carries them to teach us in any way possible how we can carry our own wounds to become a sign that leads others to believe.

Last Week's Collection $ 8,465.30

Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for St. Anthony's Parish Maronite Church

Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday April 25, 2004

Sun. April 18th, 2004 First Sunday After Resurrection 10:00AM Bakhos Iskandar Gerges (Family) 12:00PM Montaha Sarkis (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family) Mon. April 19th, 2004 5:30PM St. Anne's Prayers 6:00PM Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid) Tue. April 20th, 2004 5:30PM St. Anthony's Prayers 6:00PM Sarkis Elbaresh & Wife Marie & Son Antonios & Daughter Theresa (Max Jabbour & Family) Wed. April 21st, 2004 9:00AM Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries) 5:00PM Mother Mary's Prayers 6:00PM Tom Badaoui (Family) Thu. April 22nd, 2004 5:30PM St. Charbel's Prayers 6:00PM Youssef Estephan Boutros & Wife & Deceased Children & Grandchildren (Max Abraham) Fri. April 23rd, 2004 5:30PM Sacred Heart Prayers 6:00PM Fr. Antoune Obeid (Antoune Obeid) Sun. April 25th, 2004 Second Sunday after Resurrection 10:00AM Sarkis Boula Boutros (Family) 12:00Noon Melhem Sleiman (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)

Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday April 25, 2004

Thanks: Fr. Elie would like to thank each and everyone of you for your kindness. Thank you all for your generous gifts of money ($ 3,000.00). Your continuous support and generosity are gratefully appreciated. God bless you all. We would like to thank Very Rev. Abbot Paul Attea for his help and assistance during the time of Fr. Elie's Retreat. May God bless him. Once again we express our most sincere thanks to all of you who made the Easter Season a very happy and memorable one. May God bless you all with your families and loved ones. Bingo: Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions which will be held on Sunday April 25th, 2004 at 6:30PM at the Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East, Leamington. For more information, please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous at 326-7642. Thank you. 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 23rd, 2004 from 5:00 to 6:30PM. Arabic Choir: Will take place on Friday, April 23rd, 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. A 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. Congratulations: Congratulations to Joshua Lorenzo Saad & Yara Rose Tannous who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation on Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004. May God bless them both with their families and give them a happy and healthy life. Strategies for Success: This evening is an initiative dedicated to assist ALL PARENTS in dealing with "Today's" teenager. Dr. Jay McGrory (child psychologist) will offer strategies for parents on how to deal with difficult issues on Wednesday April 21st, 2004, 7:00PM to 9:00PM at Cardinal Carter Auditorium. 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. 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. Celebrations: Come Celebrate the 87th Anniversary of the First Apparition of Fatima, Thursday May 13th, 2004 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Rosary at 6:00PM. Procession and crowning of Our Blessed Mother, followed by Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Concelebrated Mass at 7:00PM with Archbishop James H. MacDonald presiding. Refreshments to follow. Everyone is welcome to attend. Resurrection Prayer It is only right, with all the powers of our heart and mind, to praise You Father and Your Only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Dear Father, by Your wondrous condescension of loving kindness toward us, Your servants, You gave up Your Son. Dear Jesus You paid the debt of Adam for us to the Eternal Father by Your Blood poured fourth in loving kindness. You cleared away the darkness of sin by Your magnificent and radiant Resurrection. You broke the bonds of death and rose from the grave as a Conqueror. You reconciled Heaven and earth. Our life had no hope of eternal happiness before You redeemed us. Your Resurrection has washed away our sins, restored our innocence and brought us joy. How inestimable is the tenderness of Your Love!

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