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May 2nd, 2004
Third Sunday after Easter "Simon, Son of John, do you love me more than these?" (John, 21:4)
Gospel: John 21: 1 - 14
Readings: Hebrews 13: 18 - 25 Today's subject is the meeting between Jesus the Risen Lord and Peter the fisherman. In St. Paul's letter we hear him presenting to us a way of life that leads us to Jesus. From this day on, there won't be any fights arising between humankind, due to different religions, races or societies.
What is important for us is to discard sins and strive for virtues such as forgiveness, love and peace, strong belief in God, and prayer; this is the ideal Christian life. After denying Jesus three times, Peter was remorseful and repented in all honesty. Jesus tried in today's Gospel to lead him to the true knowledge by handing him three responsibilities in guiding Jesus' people officially.
After Peter's great fall, in his weakness, Jesus confirmed openly and finally the authority of Peter who has the mission of becoming the successor of the First Good Shepherd.
Let us ask the Lord today to send workers for his harvest by giving the Church of His Son true priesthood vocations, true shepherds to direct his people toward heaven walking the path of sanctity, love and peace until we finally all enter the heavenly kingdom praising God with choir of angels.
Last Week's Collection $ 1,620.86
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday May 02, 2004 Sun. May 2nd Third Sunday After Resurrection
10:00AM
John Maksoud & Wife Balokia & Sons Peter & Joe & Grandson Louie Youssef
(Joe Youssef & Family)12:00PM
Iskandar Boutros & Wife Ghazali & Deceased Family Members (Family)3:00PM
First Communion Celebration
Mon. May 3rd, 20046:00PM
St. Anne's Prayers6:30PM
Rosary & Litany7:00PM
Louie Youssef & Grandparents Challita & Marroun Youssef & Georgette Maksoud
(Family)
Tue. May 4th, 20046:00PM
St. Anthony's Prayers6:30PM
Rosary & Litany7:00PM
Thanksgiving Mass to St. Anne (Joanne Jeffery)
Wed. May 5th, 20046:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers6:30PM
Rosary & Litany7:00PM
Isma Daraiche & Wife Maouni & Deceased Children Youssef & Mikhail & Maria
(Peter Daraiche)
Thu. May 6th , 2004 Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day9:00AM
Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)10:00AM
St. Charbel's Prayers10:30AM
Sacred Heart Prayers11:00AM
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour12:00PM
Blessing & Conclusion of the Day6:30PM
Rosary & Litany7:00PM
Youssef Mikhail Zakaria & Wife Zakie & Deceased Children (Sharife Jabbour)
Fri. May 7th, 20046:00PM
Sacred Heart Prayers6:30PM
Rosary & Litany7:00PM
Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary Members Dead & Alive (Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary)
Sun. May 9th , 2004 Fourth Sunday after Resurrection Mother's Day8:00AM
For the Intentions of all Mothers10:00AM
For the Intentions of all Mothers
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday May 02, 2004
Mother's Day Masses:
Next Sunday, May 9th we celebrate Mother's Day. The Masses will be offered for the intentions of all mothers at 8:00AM & 10:00AM to give a chance for those leaving on the Pilgrimage trip on the same day to participate. God bless all the mothers.
Month of May :
By a permission of His Excellency Mgr. Joseph Khoury, we celebrate the Masses at Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine during the Month May. Every evening we start the prayers at 6:00PM followed by Rosary & Litany & the Mass at 7:00PM. All are welcome to attend.
First Communion:
Please pray for all the children who will receive their First Communion in our Parish today, May 2nd, 2004 at 3:00PM. May God bless them all and keep them as innocent and pure as the day of their First Communion.
Bingo:
Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions which will be held on Wednesday May 5th , 2004 at 12:30 & 6:30pm, Sunday May 9th, 2004 at 12:30, 3:30 & 6:30PM at the Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East, Leamington. For more information, please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous at 326-7642. Thank you.
Arabic Choir:
Will take place on Friday May 7th , 2004 from 4:00 to 5:30PM
Celebrating the Canonization of Blessed Hardini:
St. Sharbel & St. Maron Church invite you to a Recital at St. Sharbel Church, 31601 Schoenherr Road, Warren, MI 48088, on Saturday May 22nd, 2004 at 7:00PM. A Fundraising book will be made for St. Hardini Church renovation in Kfifan, Lebanon. A bus will go to St. Sharbel to participate. If you are interested, please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. $ 20.00 per person for the bus.
Apparition of Fatima:
Come celebrate 87th Anniversary of the First Apparition Of Fatima, Thursday May 13th, 2004 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Rosary at 6:40PM, Procession and crowning of Our Blessed Mother, followed by Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Concelebrated Mass at 7:00Pm with Archbishop James H. MacDonald presiding. Refreshments to be served. For information, Please contact Dora M. Doig, President World Apostolate of Fatima, Windsor at 972-6936.
Congratulations:
Congratulations to Isabel Rangi Cristofari who received the Sacrament of Baptism in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday May 1st, 2004. May God bless her with her family and give her a long and happy life.
First Banns between:
Kevin Boutros
&
Joyce SleimanJob Opportunity:
Ecole St. Michel is in need of a part time (10 Hrs +) Concierge. If you know French and are interested, please contact the School at 326-6125.
Project Rachel Healing Retreat Weekend:
May 14-16, 2004. This weekend retreat is designed to bring healing & reconciliation for women of all ages who find themselves suffering as a result of past abortion experience.
Come & Experience God's mercy and forgiveness with others who understand and care. Cost: $150.00 (Subsidies available if cost is a concern) Register by calling: 1-800-355-1110.
Giant Yard Sale:
Saturday May 8, 2004, 8:00AM to 2:00PM at Knox Presbyterian Church in Knox Hall, 58 Erie St. South, Leamington. Rain or Shine.
Parking in rear. Items available: electronics, toys, appliances, household items, furniture, books and tools. Also enjoy goods from the bake table and barbecue hot dogs. All are welcome.
St. Philip & St. James (First Century, Apostles)
May 3rdSt. Philip was born at Bethsaida in Galilee. He was one of the apostles and a disciple of John the Baptist. Philip heard the call of Jesus, "Follow me," and accompanied him on his public ministry.
He is mentioned in St. John's Gospel, and invited the apostle, Bartholomew, to come and see Christ. At the Last Supper he said to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough."
According to tradition, Philip was present with the apostles who spent ten days waiting in the upper room in Jerusalem for the coming of the Holy Spirit. He was martyred at Hierapolis. St. James, also known as James the Less, was one of the twelve apostles and is called, "the son of Apheus" and "the brother of the Lord" in the Gospels.
It is assumed that he was most likely a cousin of Jesus. He is believed to be the author of the Epistle of St. James in the New Testament. He was appointed the Bishop of Jerusalem. He was also present with the apostles in the upper room awaiting the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
James remained in Jerusalem after Pentecost and was stoned to death there in 62.
Oh God, give us faith through the words of your apostles.
Prayer to Mary help of ChristiansMost Holy and Immaculate Virgin, Help of the Christians, we place ourselves under your motherly protection. Throughout the Church's history you have helped Christians in time of trial, temptation and danger.
Time and time again, you have proven to be the Refuge of sinners, the Hope of the hopeless, the Consoler of the dying. We promise to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, your Son, to proclaim His Good News of God.
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