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August 15th, 2004

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

"My soul magnifies the Lord and my Spirit rejoices in God my Saviour." (Luke 10:49)

Gospel: Luke 10: 46 – 55

Readings: Romans 12: 9 – 15

Mary’s Song of praise symbolizes God’s mercy and sympathy. The Virgin Mother said “The Mighty One” about the Lord who brings salvation. This also was spoken by the Prophet about Jerusalem: “God is Mighty; He grants help to all selflessly, without fearing a human being or a thing.” He is the Holy One and the One above all evil. He came to earth to lift the humankind to him. His might appears in two faces: against the arrogant sitting on thrones, with the humble who know their weakness and wait for God’s mercy; against the rich people who think that they could live without God after their harvest flourished and bore fruits. This is the Lord whom Mary spoke of and sang his praises, the Lord who takes good care of those who fear Him. God does not forget the sinners. This is the Lord of mercy. He showed His mercy toward Abraham. God completed his mercy by sending his Son to save His people. God stood beside his humble servant Mary, lifting her. For this reason, the earth congratulated her while waiting for the heavens to congratulate her on her glorious assumption in body and soul to be with her divine Son.

Last Week's Collection $ 1,565.00

Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Salvation Army

Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday August 22, 2004

Sun. August 15th, 2004 Assumption Feast Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost At Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine 12:00PM For the Intentions of Pilgrims and Faithful 6:00PM For the Intentions of Pilgrims and Faithful Mon. August 16th, 2004 8:00AM St. Anne’s Prayers 8:30AM Boula Mikhail (Family) Tue. August 17th, 2004 8:00AM St. Anthony’s Prayers 8:30AM Antonio Santos (Georgina Martinho) Wed. August 18th, 2004 7:30AM Mother Mary’s Prayers 8:30AM Youssef Nohra & Wife Shamma (Antonios Nohra & Family) Thu. August 19th, 2004 8:00AM St. Charbel’s Prayers 8:30AM All Forgotten Souls (Max Jacobs & Family) Fri. August 20th, 2004 8:00AM Sacred Heart Prayers 8:30AM Youssef Aziz & Wife Badiha & Deceased Family Members (Family) Sat. August 21st, 2004 1:30PM Wedding: Mark Quenneville & Marianne Baeini Sun. August 22nd, 2004 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost 9:00AM Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Jawad Jraiche & Family) 11:00AM Ben Najem (15 Years Mem. Mass) 1:00PM Baptism: Marcus Fred Zakaria 4:00PM 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass: Jaber & Claire Alagha

Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday August 22, 2004

The Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady: On behalf of His Excellency Mgr. Joseph Khoury, Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary, Leamington Lebanese Club and St. Anthony's Parish, we would like to welcome all the visitors who came from far and near, from all over Canada, the United States and overseas, to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady. May God bless them all through the intercession of the Virgin Mother. St. Anthony's End of Summer Gathering: St. Anthony's Parish is planning a gathering for all parishioners on Sunday, September 5th, 2004. We need your help to make this plan a reality. To finalize the details, we need to form committees for the following areas: Kitchen, Media, Tent, Security, Sponsors… Please call Fr. Elie at (519) 322-2282 if you would like to be involved. Thank you in advance for your help. Bingo: Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions which will be held on Monday August 23, 2004 at 6:30PM at Leamingotn Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East. For more information, please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous at 326-7642. Thank you for your support. Community Service: If you are interested in doing community service in St. Anthony's Parish, please call Fr. Elie @ (519) 322-2282. Thank you in advance for your help. Family, Life & Youth Ministry: The Family, Life & Youth Ministry Office and the Ontario Conference for separated & Divorced Catholics presents: Go tell all the world the Good News! A Conference for separated and divorced Catholic Men and Women August 20 - 21, 2004 at Four Points Sheraton, London, Ontario. This annual conference will feature keynote speakers, workshops, celebration of Eucharist followed by a banquet dinner. For more info, please call (519) 254-3141 or visit the website: sepdiv.flymo.ca Totally Tomatoes: Leamington Tomato Festival will take place August 20, 21 & 22, 2004 at Seacliff Park, County Rd. 20 in Leamington, ON. Free Shuttle Service in 3 locations: Cardinal Carter, Leamington District High School & Leamington Kinsmen Recreational Complex. For info, call 326-2878. Friday, August 20, 6PM to midnight, Saturday, August 21, 11AM to midnight, Sunday, August 22, 10AM to 5PM. All are welcome. Banns: Second Banns Between: Tom Najem & Tanja Collet Third Banns Between: Mark Quenneville & Marianne Baeini The London Diocesan Shrine: The London Diocesan Shrine in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary welcomes you at its location at St. Patrick's Church, 5773 10th Line Raleigh, near Merlin, Ontario. Open year round, special Shrine days are scheduled 22. Each day begins at 11:00AM with the celebration of Holy Mass followed by prayers for the sick, lunch, Rosary procession with a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Benediction. It ends around 3:00PM. Come and see the Shrine lit up at night as we celebrate the Holy Mass August 14th and August 21st, beginning at 9:00PM. Please bring a lawn chair and your own lunch as nothing is sold at the Shrine. For further information, please contact Fr. Michael Dwyer at (519) 689-7760. Natural Family Planning: There is a Free Billings Ovulation Method Presentation every First Thursday of the month at 7:30PM at Hotel Dieu Hospital. Learn the easy proven way to achieve or avoid a pregnancy. For further information, call 737-7060. All are welcome. The Assumption, August 15 On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII declared the Assumption of the Blessed Mother a doctrine of faith. The taking up of the body and soul of the Mother of God into heaven was celebrated in Jerusalem as far back as the fifth century. Gradually, various churches of East and West made it part of their calendar. Rejoice with the Mother of God, with angels and saints, and celebrate this great feast: the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Prayer to Our Lady of the Assumption Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, Our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

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