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February 15th, 2004
Sunday of the Faithful Departed
"If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced even if someone rises from the dead." (Luke, 16: 31)
Gospel: Luke 16: 19 - 31
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5: 1 - 11 Today's Gospel describes the life of Lazarus who was a poor man. This Gospel is a proof of God's kept promises, 'Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." This Gospel is an example of God's love for the poor. God chose the poor to share his glory with.
The Gospel does not mention the bad habits of the rich but it mentions that he did not listen to Moses and the prophets. He did not know how to live the present without ignoring the eternal life.
The only sin that the rich man have committed is not sharing his wealth with the poor and the needy.The wealthy man did not abuse or humiliate Lazarus but at the same time, he did not do anything to help ease his pain or hunger. A Christian is not a person who doesn't do evil but someone who does good.
The conclusion of the text is a declaration that the living has "Moses and the prophets". This will confirm the seriousness of the divine inspiration through the scriptures.
People don't have to wait for miracles to believe and repent. The announcement is in our midst. We hear it on our paths of human life. It warns us to love God and our neighbors as ourselves.
As we remember the faithful departed, the Church reminds us through the letter to the Thessalonians that death comes suddenly without a warning. We have to be prepared by hearing the word of God and living by it.
Last Week's Collection $ 1,201.16
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for United Pentecostal Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday February 22, 2003 Sun. February 15th, 2004 Sunday of the Faithful Departed
10:00AM
Louie Thomas (Paul & Adele Thomas)12:00PM
Rev. Sister Simone Zakaria (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. February 16th, 20045:30PM
St. Anne's Prayers.6:00PM
Youssef Saleh Abbas & Wife & Deceased Children (Sadie Jraige)
Tue. February 17th, 20045:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers6:00PM
Victims of the Plane Crash in Africa (Donated)
Wed. February 18th, 20049:00AM
Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)5:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers6:00PM
Youssef Aziz & Wife & All Deceased Family Members (Bakhos Aziz & Family)
Thu. February 19th, 20045:30PM
St. Charbel's Prayers6:00PM
Delilia Butalio (Uncle Joe & Aunt Rosalena Demelo)
Fri. February 20th, 20045:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers6:00PM
Thanksgiving to St. Anne
(Joanne Jeffrey)
Sun. February 22nd, 2004 Sunday of the Wedding at Cana10:00AM
Sarkis Boula Boutros (Majdeline Boutros)12:00PM
Bakhos Jabbour (Mem. Mass) (Family)
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday February 22, 2003 Easter Play:
All the children interested in participating in the Easter Play, please register your name on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance.
March Break Fun Day:
St. Anthony's Parish is organizing a Fun Day for all the Children, grade 1 to 8 on Monday, March 15th, 2004 at the Wheels Inn, Chatham from 9:00Am to 5:00PM. Cost $ 25.00. Please sign up your names on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance. Join us on a fun filled day.
First Communion Preparation Courses:
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.
Our Deepest Sympathies:
Our deepest sympathies to the Sleiman Family for the loss of Bakhos Jabbour Sleiman who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 90. A Memorial Mass will be held for the rest of his soul on Sunday February 22nd, 2004 at 12:00PM in St. Anthony's Parish. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives in Canada and Lebanon.
Also our heartfelt sympathies go out to the Dakhil family for the loss of Mary Dakhil who passed away in Windsor at the age of 81. The Funeral Mass was held in St. Charbel's Parish on Saturday February 14, 2004 at 10:00AM. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives.
Congratulations:
Congratulations to Richard Keirouz & Jennifer Younan who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony on Saturday February 7th, 2004 at St. Anne's Parish in Tecumseh. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life together full of love and respect for each other.
Hearts Together for Haiti:
Applications are now being taken for the annual "Hearts Together for Haiti" Mission and Cultural Experience Trip, March 10 through the 24th, 2004. Cost is $ 1,500.00 CND (all inclusive). Submit your online application at www.htfhaiti.org. Don't miss this opportunity to be an example of Christ's love in action.
Join St. Patrick's Day Choir:
Calling all interested singers and musicians in Windsor and Essex County to assemble a Choir for the annual St. Patrick's Day Mass. You will be heartily welcomed at 4 Practice sessions - March 1st, 8th, 9th & 15th at 7:30PM at Christ the King Church (corner of Grand Marais West and Dominion Blvd.) The Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 17th at 12:00Noon at Christ the King.
Hearts Together for Haiti:
Fundraising Dinner and Dance, 7:00PM Saturday, February 28, 2004 at the Leamington Portuguese Club, Phone # 326-5561. Tickets: Adults $ 30.00, Children under 12 $ 15.00. Cash Bar, dancing to Nino Palazzolo and "Europa", Silent Auction. 100% of the proceeds for the betterment and education of the children of Labadie/Prunette, Haiti.
Pilgrimage to Israel & Italy:
Father Jim Higgins & Sister Barb Vaughn invite you to take part in a pilgrimage to Israel and Italy, March 4 - 20, 2004. The opportunity of visiting the Holy Land is a wonderful opportunity to experience the sites that you read about in the Bible and renew your faith in walking in the footsteps of Jesus. You can choose to take both tours or choose to be a part of just Israel or Just Italy. But the savings to be a part of both is worthwhile. Call Fr. Jim at 519-862-2826 or Sister Barb at 519-944-5474 for more information and to register.
Prayer of St. Francis de SalesGo courageously to do whatever you are called to do. Go simply, go simply. If you have any fears, say to your soul: "The Lord will provide for us." If your weakness troubles us, 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. The Lord is with you.
He will protect you from all evil and He will give you the strength to Love as He loves. So FEAR NOTHING.
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