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August 29th, 2004
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost “No one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” (John3 : 4)
Gospel: John 3: 1 – 8
Readings: Romans 8: 1 – 6 In today’s Gospel, Nicodemus came to Jesus after seeing that the signs performed by him are a lesson from God.
His knowledge stayed superficial because Nicodemus focused on the human’s power to discover this divine power. Jesus’ answers however changed the meaning of the question bringing it up to the spiritual level. Jesus’ answers focused on “No one can enter the kingdom of heaven without being born of water and Spirit…” Instead of “How can anyone…”
Jesus repeated the issue of “Born from the Spirit” four times in today’s Gospel. Why is this “Birth from the Spirit” so important to enter the kingdom of God? Is it the Baptism? It is the continuous Baptism present always in the faithful’s life.
The Sacrament of Baptism is not some kind of magic, meaning it allows anyone baptized to enter the kingdom. Being born from the Spirit is to live the request of the Baptism in a constant way to indicate that the faithful continues to accept the Spirit.
Being born from the Spirit as Jesus invited us to do, is not abandoning the flesh. It is being open to spiritual matters. Being committed to Jesus who united the flesh and the spirit allows the faithful to become children of the Lord.
Last Week's Collection $ 8,787.02
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for St. Paul Lutheran Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday September 05, 2004 Sun. August 29th, 2004 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
9:00AM
Zouein & Nakhoul Family Members (Family)11:00AM
Melhim Sleiman (6 Mths. Mem. Mass) ( Family)1:00PM
Baptism: Jonathan Boutros2:00PM
Baptism: Chelsea Victoria Saad
Mon. August 30th, 20048:00AM
St. Anne’s Prayers8:30AM
Youssef Nehmetallah & Wife Dalal & Daughter Haifa & Hanna Nehmetallah & Wife Pauline & Najib Nehmetallah & Wife Madem & Daughter Hind Obeid
(Nehmetallah Nehmetallah & Family)
Tue. August 31st, 20048:00AM
St. Anthony’s Prayers8:30AM
Ghossen Jabbour (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Jouraij)
Wed. September 1st, 20047:30AM
Mother Mary’s Prayers8:30AM
Youssef Nohra & Wife Shamma & All Deceased Family Members (Family)
Thu. September 2nd, 20048:00AM
St. Charbel’s Prayers8:30AM
Gergy & Haifa Nakhle (Antoune Obeid)
Fri. September 3rd, 20048:00AM
Sacred Heart Prayers8:30AM
All Forgotten Souls (Alec & Sally Jabbour)
Sun. September 5th, 2004 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost9:00AM
Martyrs of Hadchit (Tony Hadchiti)11:00AM
Wajih Nohra (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday September 05, 2004 Thanks:
We would like to thank all the Sponsors who gave so generously to put together the Fun Fair which is a symbol of togetherness and unity in our Church. All proceeds will go to the Building Fund to build or renovate our Church. Thank you all and may God bless you.
Volunteers:
All the Volunteers are asked to be at the Church at 2:00PM on Sunday, September 5th, 2004 to arrange everything before the fair. Thank you.
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.
Youth Group Meeting:
Wednesday, September 1st, 2004 at 7:00PM with Mrs. Lorraine Sabga.
Outdoor Stations of the Cross:
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.
St. John’s Anglican Church Sixth Annual 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.
Service of Remembrance:
Leamington District Memorial Hospital & Pastoral care Committee would like to invite you to a Service of Remembrance on Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 1:30PM at Leamington Marina Picnic Shelter. This service is for anyone who has been affected by the grief of miscarriage, stillbirth, or death of a newborn. For further information, please call Liz Chaplin at 326-2373 ext. 4443 or Donna White at 326-2373 ext. 4131.
Permanent Diaconate Formation:
The Diocese of London will be receiving inquiries from interested applicants for admission to the Permanent Diaconate Formation and study program. It will be held on: Saturday, September 25, 2004, 3;00 to 5;00PM at St. Peter’s Seminary, 1040 Waterloo St. North, London, Ontario, phone # (5190 432-1824 ext. 215. Those interested in applying for admission MUST ATTEND and REGISTER themselves as INQUIRER after the formation session. All are welcome.
Congratulations:
Congratulations to Marcus Fred Zakaria who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony’s Parish on Sunday, August 22nd, 2004. May God bless him with his family.
Congratulations to Tom Najem & Tanja Collet who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony on Saturday August 28th, 2004 in St. Anthony’s Parish. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life full of love and respect for each other.
Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Jaber Alagha who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, August 22nd, 2004 in St. Anthony’s Parish. May God bless them and give them the health to continue their journey together.
The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, August 29 St. John was born at Ain-Karim, near Jerusalem. His father was Zakaria, a priest in Jerusalem, and his mother was Elizabeth, a kinswoman of the Virgin Mary. He lived as a hermit in the desert of Judea until 27.
Many people came to hear him, including several who would become Christ’s apostles. Herod had John imprisoned because the Baptist had condemned the ruler’s marriage to Herodias, his brother’s wife.
Infuriated with John, Herodias plotted to kill him. At a birthday banquet, Herod, delighted by the dancing of Herodias’ daughter, told her he would give her anything she requested. At her mother’s prompting, she told him, “I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist, here and now, on a dish.” John’s death is celebrated by a feast, because it resembles in so many ways the death of Jesus.
His death in such absurd circumstances was his confession of faith in God, who alone sustains the human heart when it seems crushed by evil and injustice.
O God, make us faithful to truth and justice, as you did your servant, John the Baptist, herald of your Son’s birth and death.
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