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February 8th, 2004
Sunday of the Righteous and Just
"Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me." (Matthew, 25: 42)
Gospel: Matthew 25: 31 - 46
Readings: Hebrews 12: 18 - 24 This Gospel Reading concludes the teachings of Jesus according to St. Matthew. Jesus confirms before he enters the Passion and Resurrection, his unity with the least of his brothers. He calls them his brothers. He is one of them.
This Gospel reading is the conclusion of Jesus' answer to the disciples' question about the final judgment. The final day is the day of recognizing the Son of Man and not meeting him which happens on earth.
Whoever wants to know the Lord has to serve others with simplicity, love and without expectations. The Lord incarnate will recognize his own who live in love. In a time where people battle and quarrel about the truth concerning God and His divinity. This Gospel comes to return humanity to all human beings. He confirms that human beings are the best way to know God.
The judgment makes all human equals no matter to what religious denomination they belong: "Did you love and serve like you are serving God?" All humanity is directed to Jesus the Messiah. By loving our brothers we love Jesus.
Yes, at the end of our lives we will be judged according to the love we live. This fact was confirmed by the letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews that verified that coming close to Jesus is a grace that defies the fear.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for North Leamington United Mennonite Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday February 15, 2003 Sun. February 8th, 2004 Sunday of the Righteous & Just
10:00AM
Antonios & Frangie Jraige ( Sarkis Kantarjian & Family)12:00PM
Ghossen Jabbour (1 Year Mem. Mass) (Sam & Laura Tannous)
Mon. February 9th, 2004 Feast of St. Maron5:30PM
St. Maron's Prayers.6:00PM
Solemn Mass for the Intentions of All Parishioners
Tue. February 10th, 20045:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers6:00PM
Manuel Martinho (Georgina Martinho)
Wed. February 11th, 200410:00AM to 12:00PM:
Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries) & Marian Songs & Prayers for the Sick.5:00PM:
Mother Mary's Prayers6:00PM
Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Family)
Thu. February 12th, 20045:30PM:
St. Charbel's Prayers6:00PM
Antoune Nohra (Lorraine Nohra)
Fri. February 13th, 20045:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers6:00PM
Sarkis Youssef Elbaresh & Wife Marie & Deceased Children Antonios & Theresa
(Marie Youssef)
Sun. February 15th , 2004 Sunday of the Faithful Departed10:00AM
Louie Thomas (Paul & Adele Thomas)12:00PM
Rev. Sister Simone Zakaria (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday February 15, 2003 Our Lady of Lourdes & World Day of the Sick:
On February 11, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the Sick. We will have a Marian Day of Prayers on Wednesday, February 11 starting with the Rosary at 10:00AM. All are welcome.
First Communion Preparation Courses:
First Communion Preparation Courses will take place every Friday, from 5;00 to 6:30PM. All the children celebrating their First Communion in our Parish are asked to attend the meetings every Friday.
Mother Mary's Visit:
If you would like for Mother Mary to come and bless your house, please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance or call the office at 322-2282.
Children's Arabic Choir:
All the children interested in participating in the Arabic Choir will have a practice meeting on Friday, from 4 to 5:30PM. All are welcome.
Church Etiquette:
After Celebrations, please return all Bulletins and songs papers to the table at the Church entrance. This way others will use them for the next Celebrations.
Thank you.
Catholic Men's Fellowship:
Catholic men from Windsor and Essex County meet on the second Saturday of each month to share food, fellowship, and their faith journey with one another. Meet at the Ivy Rose Restaurant (2885 Howard Ave.) at 8:30AM. Guest Speaker for February 14 is Fr. Bud pare, CSB. Newcomers are welcome. Call Greg at 254-9137 for info.
You are our Valentines:
For over 100 years you have donated goods and money to help us help the needy. Come to our first ever "Open Hearts Open House" Friday, February 13th or Saturday February 14th at 354 Chilver Rd. Windsor, between 11:00AM and 2:00PM. See how valued and efficiently your gifts are used. Come and visit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Prayer for Vocations, February 2004Heavenly Father, it is your will that all people and nations should come to know your love and truth. In your great kindness, look upon your people, and send them your Holy Spirit. Inspired by His wisdom and knowledge, may they feel the urgency of the call of Jesus:
"Come follow me." May many dedicate their lives to you, in the service of others, especially as priests, brothers, sisters, and committed lay people.
Lord, lend me the courage everyday and trust in You to go my way, inspiring me with confidence in your sustaining providence.
Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11The Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubiroux from a cave near Lourdes, France in 1858. From February 11 to July 16, the young peasant girl saw "the Lady dressed in white" about eighteen times. Mary told her to pray for sinners and to have a Church built on that spot. When Bernadette asked her who she was, she replied, "I am the Immaculate Conception." Today the great shrine of Lourdes is a sacred place where pilgrims gather from all the world for prayer, healing, and a renewal of faith.
Message of His Holiness Pope John Paul II for the 12th World Day of the Sick, February 11, 2004The World Day of the Sick, an event held on different continent each year takes on a singular meaning this time. Indeed, it will take place in Lourdes, France, site of the apparition of the Blessed Virgin on February 11, 1858, which since that time has become the destination of many pilgrimages.
Our Lady wished to demonstrate her maternal love, especially towards the suffering and the sick. This shrine was chosen because in 2004 is the Anniversary of the proclamation of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception. On that site, since the day of the apparition to Bernadette Soubirous, Mary has "healed" pain and sickness, also restoring many of her sons and daughters to health of body.
She has worked much more surprising miracles, however, in the souls of believers, preparing them for the encounter with her Son Jesus, the authentic answer to the deepest expectations of the human heart.
In the Apostolic Letter in 1984, I noted that suffering belongs to the ups and downs of men and women throughout history, who must learn to accept and go beyond it. And yet how can they, if not thanks to the Cross of Christ? From the paradox of the Cross springs the answer to our most worrying questions. Christ suffers for us. He takes upon himself the sufferings of everyone and redeems them. Christ suffers with us, enabling us to share our pain with him.
From the Vatican, February 1, 2004
His All Holiness Pope John Paul IITop of Page