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July 25th, 2004
Eighth Sunday After Pentecost “Here is my servant, whom I have chosen, my beloved, with whom my soul is well pleased.” (Matthew 12:18)
Gospel: Matthew 12: 14 – 21
Readings: 2 Corinthians 6: 3 – 10 St. Paul’s letter is an echo to Jesus’ outlook toward his enemies who are out to get him. With his wisdom and mercy, he knew how to fight them using the weapon of righteousness. On the other hand, Jesus chose the gentle approach in dealing with his opponents.
He wanted to satisfy the Father by choosing the mercy and righteousness. St. Paul tried to connect the master’s destiny to the disciple’s. The disciple’s life won’t be quiet or far from difficulties or agony. It promised the true joy for the faithful.
The Gospel gives us an idea of what Jesus’ true personality is: He knows he hearts’ secrets. He acts in a wise manner. Jesus is the healing spirit. Jesus refuses to become an earthly leader. Jesus is the Father’s beloved; Jesus preaches of righteousness.
Jesus is gentle. Jesus refuses discrimination. Jesus is hope for the nations. We confess that we are invited to live these readings to challenge the world’s morals and principles.
Last Week's Collection $ 2,127.10
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Faith Everlasting Congregation
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday August 1st, 2004 Sun. July 25th, 2004 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
9:00AM
Antonios Tannous (3 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family)11:00AM
Youssef Khalil Sarkis (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)12:30PM
Baptism: Jasmine Anne Jacobs
Mon. July 26th, 2004 St. Anne’s Feast8:00AM
St. Anne’s Prayers8:30AM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family)
Tue. July 27th, 20048:00AM
St. Anthony’s Prayers8:30AM
Adele Laba (Mrs .Sanyoura Georges)
Wed. July 28th, 20047:30AM
Mother Mary’s Prayers8:30AM
Boutros Yacoub Boutros (Annie Boutros & Family)
Thu. July 29th, 20048:00AM
St. Charbel’s Prayers8:30AM
Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid )
Fri. July 30th, 20048:00AM
Sacred Heart Prayers8:30AM
Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Max Jacobs & Family)
Sat. July 31st, 20041:00PM
Wedding: Tony Mikhail & Anne Boutros
Sun. August 1st, 2004 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost9:00AM
Tannous Yacoub Zakaria & Wife Badiha ( Family)11:00AM
Antonios & Lisa Saad & Deceased Family Members ( Family)
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday August 1st, 2004 First Communion Videos:
The First Communion Videos are ready to be picked up either after the Masses on Sunday or from the office during the week between 8:00AM and 3:00PM. Thank you.
Parish Council:
Parish Council Finance Committee meeting 7:00 to 8:00PM Sunday July 25th, 2004. Please be on time.
Assumption Festival:
This year we celebrate the Assumption Festival on August 13, 14 & 15, 2004. The Masses will be celebrated on the following dates: Friday, August 13 at 7:00PM, Saturday, August 14 at 6:00PM, Sunday August 15 at 12:00 Noon and 6:00PM. The Novena will start on Thursday August 5th, 2004. All are welcome.
St. Anne’s Feast:
St. Anne’s Parish in Tecumseh will celebrate St. Anne’s Feast with a solemn Mass on Monday, July 26, 2004 at 11:00AM. All are welcome to attend as we celebrate the Feast of the Mother of Mary and the Grandmother of Jesus.
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
Do You like Music?
Fellowship? Dynamic Speakers, TKO, Totally Knocked Out presents Youth Shrine Day, on August 13th, 2004 at St. Patrick’s Parish, London Diocesan Shrine, Merlin, Ontario. Regular Shrine Day Activities 11AM, 1:30PM Rosary.
Then the gloves come off. Registration at 3PM. Bring a bag lunch and a lawn Chair. For more info, please call Amanda Buis at (519) 436-0701, Christine Bechard @ (519) 627-5154 or Fr. Michael Dwyer at (519) 689-7760. All are welcome.
A New Enliving for youth only from 14 – 30 years old:
On Friday July 30, from 7 to 9PM at St. Justin’s Parish Hall, for the whole family on Saturday July 31 and Sunday August 1, 2004, from 9:30AM to 4:30PM at St. Justin’s Catholic School (in the Gym).
Speaker: Pablo Bayona (from N. Y., USA). Admission: $ 10.00 per person. This event is sponsored by: “Heart of Jesus” Youth Group. For more information, contact the Hispanic Office at (519) 432-8877 or Yvette Rivas at (519) 965-2747
Banns:
Second Banns Between:
Antoune Saleh & Joslene Dib
Third Banns Between:
Tony Mikhail & Ann Boutros
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 for July 2,3 and 16 and for August 13 – 22 (ten consecutive days).
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.
St. Anne, July 26 Ancient Christian tradition records the names of Sts. Joachim and Anne as the parents of Mary, the mother of Jesus. They were both members of the tribe of Judah of the house of David. According to tradition, Joachim and Anne came to Jerusalem from Galilee.
Over the centuries, they have been honoured, especially in the East, at great Churches and Shrines built in memory of them. Historically and biblically, not much is known of Joachim and Anne, except that they are the parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus. By their fruits we know how people lived, Jesus taught. The Church recognizes the grandparents of Jesus as models of family virtue and faith, which they transmitted to their offspring.
O Good St. Anne,
Mother of Mary, Grandmother of Jesus, intercede before God for our families and their children.May one generation hand on to another faith in God’s promise that he will do great things for those who reverence his name.
Prayer to St. AnneSaint Anne, you received the grace to be with Mary and Jesus for their first steps in life. You are present with us in our daily experiences, in our hopes and dreams, in our pain and fears. You hold us by the hand and we go through difficult times; when we suffer illness or when failure paralyzes us, you are always there to comfort us.
When we sometimes “lose heart”, turn us towards our ever faithful God. He promises us a renewed heart to help us continue with confidence on our pilgrimage of life. On our journey to the final Shrine, may our road be one of hope, like a great procession of light that illuminates the whole world. Good St. Anne, teach us to walk in love.
Amen.
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