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March 7th, 2004
Sunday of the Hemorrhaging Woman
"Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace." (Luke, 8: 48)
Gospel: Luke 8: 40 - 56
Readings: 2 Corinthians, 7: 4 - 11 The illness of the hemorrhaging woman is personal. She suffers from it by herself. It is not obvious to others. She keeps thinking about a solution for her condition, which is not known to and does not put others at risk. Jesus' passage where "they were all waiting for him" was for her a new chance to be healed.
She approached him with faith and touched him asking for a healing. The divinity of the Saviour protects every one according to his need, unlike Peter who was taken by the crowd. For this reason Jesus answered the hemorrhaging woman who asked to be healed in her heart.
Touching is an important factor in the healing. She felt the power that restored her back to health. We have to get close to the Lord to feel his presence. Jesus' reaction is educational. He wanted to show that faith is the reason for the healing. Jesus wants us to have faith not use it to be healed.
He expects those who got a grace from him not to flee far away from him. They ought to have a personal relationship with the Lord. This personal experience should reflect the true love of God toward his children.
Last Week's Collection $ 2,197.00
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for South Point Community
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday March 14, 2004 Sun. March 7th, 2004 Sunday of the Hemorrhaging Woman
10:00AM
Youssef Saleh Abbas & Wife & Deceased Children & All Deceased Family Members.
(Sadie Jraige)12:00PM
Youssef Eid & Wife Najiye (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)3:00PM
Tannous Bou Daher (Mem. Mass) (Family)7:00PM
Meditation Hour before the Crucifix
Mon. March 8th, 20045:30PM
St. Joseph's Prayers6:00PM
Sarkis Elbaresh & Wife Marie & Son Antonios & Daughter Theresa
(Marie Youssef)
Tue. March 9th, 20045:30PM
St. Joseph's Prayers6:00PM
Zouein & Abi Nakhoul Deceased Family Members (Family)
Wed. March 10th, 20045:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers6:00PM
Boula Mikhail (Family)6:30PM
St. Joseph's Prayers.7:00PM
Visit of Our Lady of the Cape. Rosary Prayers & Litany & Blessing @ the Residence of Joe & Rima Yammine, 44 Plumbrook Dr., Leamington, (519) 324-9554
Thu. March 11th, 20045:30PM
St. Joseph's Prayers6:00PM
All Forgotten Souls (Marie Obeid)
Fri. March 12th, 20045:30PM
St. Joseph's Prayers6:00PM
Sarkis Wakim & Wife Badiha (Max Abraham)6:30PM
Stations of the Cross
Sun. March 14th, 2004 Sunday of the Prodigal Son10:00AM
Antonios & Frangie Jraige
(Sarkis Kantarjian & Family)12:00PM
Youssef Tannous Youssef & Wife Rosa & Deceased children & Grandson Rony (Family)7:00PM
Meditation Hour before the Crucifix.
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday March 14, 2004 Easter Play Practice:
All the children registered for the Easter Play will have a practice every Saturday and Sunday, 3:30 to 4:30PM with Fr. Elie. Please be there on time.
March Break Fun Day:
On March 15th, 2004 a fun day is planned for all the children of our Parish, grade 1 - 8. Cost $ 25.00 (5% off for brothers and sisters). Please sign up your name on the sheet provided. Parents are asked to sign a Parental Consent in order for their children to participate in this event.
First Communion Preparation:
First Communion Preparation Courses Every Friday from 5:00 to 6:30PM
Children's Arabic Choir:
Children's Arabic Choir Friday 4 to 5:30PM
Nehmetallah Hardini:
A Saint of Lebanon for the world, May 16, 2004 in the eternal city of Rome.
Congratulations:
Congratulations to all the children from our Parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Louis, Queen of Peace and St. Michel. May God bless them and give them the graces of His Spirit.
Bingo:
Please mark your calendar for our next Bingo Sessions which will be held on Saturday March 13th, 2004 at 6:30 & 9:30PM at Leamington Bingo Country. Thank you all for your support.
Marriage Preparation Schedule:
The next sessions for Marriage Preparation Courses will take place on March 25th, 26th & 27th, 2004 from 7:00 to 10:00PM.
The fee is $ 75.00 per couple. Registration form is available at St. Michael's Parish, 29 Elliott St., Leamington, 326-2463.
All couples seeking marriage in our Parish are asked to participate in the marriage preparation courses. Thank you all for your cooperation.
Arabs Elvis Alaa Zalzali:
World Stars Entertainment proudly presents The Arabs Elvis Alaa Zalzali on March 28, 2004 at the Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave., Windsor.
Also featuring Tracy & Suha Malak. Tickets: $ 55.00 CND. (No dinner) , $ 80.00 CND. (Dinner & Hot drinks).
Doors open @ 7:30PM. Dinner served @ 8:30PM sharp. For reservations call Karim @ (519) 971-9075 or (519) 919-3151.
Our Deepest Sympathies:
Our deepest sympathies to the Bou Daher Family for the loss of Tannous Sarkis Bou Daher who passed away in Lebanon on Friday, March 5, 2004 at the age of 83.
A Memorial Mass is held today at 3:00PM at St. Anthony's Parish.
May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives in Lebanon & Canada.
The Living Stations of the Cross:
A reflection on the suffering of Christ present in the world today presented by: the Office of Campus Ministry at King's College, on Saturday March 20th, 2004 at Elizabeth A. "Bessie" Labatt Hall at King's College, 266 Epworth Ave., London at 7:00PM.
For more information, contact the Office of Campus Ministry at King's College at (519) 963-1475. All are welcome.
Invitation To All Parishes:
St. Anne's Parish in Tecumseh extends an open invitation to all parishes of Windsor and Essex County to attend our Parish Mission which begins Sunday, March 24th, 2004.
The Mission will be led by Fr. John Graden, OSFS, a Salestinian priest from Stella Niagara, New York. He will speak on "Heart and Soul Spirituality". The services will be held at the Church each evening beginning at 7:00PM. Everyone is welcome.
Where parents and caregivers can go with their children :
Ontario Early Years Centres are places where parents and caregivers can go with their children up to the age of six.
The staff can help you: teach your child to read, get ready to be a parent if you are going to have a baby, learn new parenting skills, meet the needs of your family by offering information about other community programs.
The address of the center is: 10 Wilkinson Dr., Leamington, Phone # 326-3703 or 325-0426. The centre is open Monday to Friday from 8:45 to 11:45AM. All are welcome.
Complete Trust in GodDo not look forward to the trials and crosses of this life with dread and fear. Rather, look to them with full confidence that, as they arise, God, to Whom you belong, will deliver you from them.
Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow, the same Eternal Father Who cares for you today will take good care of you tomorrow and every day of your life.
"St. Francis de Sales."
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