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August 22nd, 2004

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

“Ask, and it will be given you. Search, and you will find, knock, and the door will be opened for you.” (Luke 11:8)

Gospel: Luke 11: 9 – 13

Readings: Ephesians 4: 1 – 16

“Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find, knock, and the door will be opened for you.” Why? Because the Father is standing at the door with an open hand full of graces. This indicates that all that the faithful asks will be given to him with no questions asked. We notice sometimes that we ask and we ask ardently for a grace, but we don’t receive it. The traditional answer is: we are asking for what is bad for us or not beneficial for us. This is true… but there is another explanation: God can’t give us what we ask for because it doesn’t match the Father’s nature so He can’t give it to us. Basically, God’s relationship with the faithful is a loving one. He doesn’t give us a scorpion or a stone. He is a Father. The nature of God invites us to rectify the incorrect image of Him. The Holy Spirit will help us understand the truth about the Father. When we ask for the Spirit’s help we will receive it. The Father’s nature invites us to correct the false image we inherited about God: “God punished him” or “It’s God’s revenge.” This God is not the Father that was unveiled by Jesus Christ. The best gift we receive is the Holy Spirit, which will help us understand God the Father.

Last Week's Collection $ 4,072.00

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

Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday August 29, 2004

Sun. August 22nd, 2004 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost 9:00AM Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Jawad Jraiche & Family) 11:00AM Ben Najem (15 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Jean Najem & Family) 1:00PM Baptism: Marcus Fred Zakaria 4:00PM 50th Wedding Anniversary for: Jaber & Claire Alagha Mon. August 23rd, 2004 8:00AM St. Anne’s Prayers 8:30AM Boutros Yacoub Boutros (Annie Boutros & Family) Tue. August 24th, 2004 8:00AM St. Anthony’s Prayers 8:30AM Michael Gebriel (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Simon) Wed. August 25th, 2004 7:30AM Mother Mary’s Prayers 8:30AM Marie Boutros (Mr. & Mrs. Nehmetallah Nehmetallah) Thu. August 26th, 2004 8:00AM St. Charbel’s Prayers 8:30AM Kaysar Yacoub (Antoune Obeid) Fri. August 27th, 2004 8:00AM Sacred Heart Prayers 8:30AM Antonios Bakhos Nohra (Joe Boutros & Family) Sat. August 28th, 2004 1:30PM Wedding: Tom Najem & Tanja Collet Sun. August 29th, 2004 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost 9:00AM Zouein & Nakhoul Deceased Family Members (Family) 11:00AM Melhim Sleiman (6 Mths. Mem. Mass) (Family) 1:00PM Baptism: Jonathan Boutros 2:00PM Baptism: Chelsea Victoria Saad

Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday August 29, 2004

St. Anthony’s End of Summer Fun Fair: St. Anthony’s Parish is planning a gathering for all parishioners on Sunday, September 5th, 2004 from 5:00 to 12:00AM. Fire Works at 11:00PM. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dessert: We ask all the ladies to prepare some baked goods for the fun fair, September 5th, 2004. Thank you in advance for your support. Finance Committee Meeting: Parish Council Finance Committee Meeting on Monday, August 23rd, 2004 at 7:00PM Council Pastoral Committee: Parish Council Pastoral Committee Meeting on Wednesday, August 25th, 2004 at 7:00PM.Thanks for being there on time. 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. Banns: Third Banns Between: Tom Najem & Tanja Collet Healing Mass: The main celebrant and homilist of the Eucharistic Celebration for Healing Mass for September 3rd, 2004, will be Rev. Brian Jane at Holy Family Church at 7:30PM (Formerly Immaculate Conception – 800 Block of Wyandotte St. East, Corner of Marentette) 6:45PM Confession, Prayers and Anointing. All are welcome. Outdoor Stations of the Cross Gathering: Outdoor Stations of the Cross at Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Sunday, September 12th, 2004 at 3:00PM. Presiding will be Father Clare Coleman, Pastor of Atonement Parish. Let us make this journey together in remembrance of our deceased relatives and friends and for those who have no one to pray for them. 20th Anniversary: Holy Names Catholic High School in Windsor will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary in October 2005. A reunion committee is compiling a database of alumni, and current staff. If you, or someone you know, fits into these categories, please visit, or have them visit:http://www.wecdsb.on.ca John’s Anglican Church Pig Roast: St. John’s Anglican Church Sixth Annual Pig Roast, Friday, September 3rd, 2004 at Leamington Marina. Cash Bar: 5 to 9PM (Beer, Wine, Pop). Dinner 5 to 8PM. Adults $ 12.00, Children $ 6.00 (8 and under). Limited tickets. Please call 326-3111 or 326-4042 for tickets. Some will be sold at the door. The Queenship of Mary, August 22 Following the Feat of Mary’s Assumption into heaven on August 15, the feast of her Queenship celebrates her place among the angels and saints as the Queen of heaven and earth. 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. Prayer to St. Francis de Sales Go courageously to do whatever you are called to do. Go simply. If you have any fears, say to your soul: “The Lord will provide for us.” If your weakness troubles you, cast yourselves on God, and trust in him. The apostles were mostly unlearned fishermen, but God gave them learning enough for the work they had to do. Trust in him, depend on his providence; FEAR NOTHING! “St. Francis de Sales”

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