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May 23rd, 2004
Sixth Sunday after Easter “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
Gospel: John 20: 19-25
Readings: Colossians 2: 6-15 This Sunday we listen to St. Paul saying to the Colossians, “You were buried with Jesus in Baptism; you were also raised with him.” God’s presence requires faith not doubt from his disciples of Emmaus.
After Jesus was dead and buried, the disciples felt like orphans, like sheep without a shepherd. They were dominated by sadness and disappointment. They left everything and followed him. Just when they lost hope, and being behind closed doors, they see Jesus with them, showing them his hands and feet returning hope to their aching hearts.
In the Acts of the Apostles, they chose Matthew to replace Judas the traitor who delivered Jesus to death. By doing so, the number was complete; the Church became complete and able to continue the work of Jesus after he was out of sight and covered by a cloud.
The Church continues Jesus’ work through the Sacraments. Jesus continues to allow us to share in his banquet of bread, wine and forgiveness he gives to the apostles. Jesus appeared to his disciples giving them peace, joy and forgiveness not for a special time or age but forever.
The Church will carry his holy wounds bearing witness to his presence in the world.
Last Week's Collection $ 1,899.02
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Leamington Christian Centre
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday May 30, 2004 Sun. May 23rd Sixth Sunday After Resurrection
10:00AM
Rangi Khalife (Abdallah Khalife & Family)12:00PM
Theresa Sleiman (6 Mths. Mem. Mass) (Children)1:30PM
Baptism: Natasha Sarkis
Mon. May 24t , 20046:00PM
St. Anne’s Prayers6:30PM
Rosary & Litany7:00PM
Mirchid Youssef & Wife & Grandson (Charbel Youssef & Family)
Tue. May 25th , 20046:00PM
St. Anthony’s Prayers6:30PM
Rosary & Litany7:00PM
Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid)
Wed. May 26th , 20046:00PM
Mother Mary’s Prayers6:30PM
Rosary & Litany7:00PM
Youssef Jabbour (Sadie Jabbour)
Thu. M ay 27th, 20046:00PM
St. Charbel’s Prayers.6:30PM
Rosary & Litany7:00PM
Melhem Sleiman (Mr. & Mrs. Hanna Tannous)
Fri. May 28th, 20046:00PM
Sacred Heart Prayers6:30PM
Rosary & Litany7:00PM
Antoune Nohra (Lorraine Nohra)
Sun. May 30th, 2004 Pentecost Sunday10:00AM
Theresa Abou Risk (Tony Trad & Family)12:00AM
George & Bassam Obeid (15 year Mem Mass) (Family)1:30PM: Baptism: John Tatomir
2:30PM. Baptism: Adriana Raffoul
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday May 30, 2004 Parish Council Meeting:
Both Committees, Finance & Pastoral will meet with Fr. Elie on Sunday May 23rd, 2004 at 7:00PM. Please be there on time. Thank you.
Welcome Back:
We would like to welcome back Fr. Elie from the Pilgrimage tour in honor of ST. Nimatullah Hardini. We hope the trip was a very memorable one for all who participated.
Thanks:
We would like to thank Very Rev. Msgr. Salame, Rev. Fr. Antoine Sleiman, and Rev. Fr. Raymond for their help and assistance while Fr. Elie was away. May God bless them all and keep them in good health. We also would like to welcome all the visitors to our Parish. God bless you all and make your stay an enjoyable one.
Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Session which will be Saturday May 29th, 2004 at 6:30 & 9:30PM 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 29th , 2004 from 4:00 to 5:30PM
Pentecost Sunday:
Next week we celebrate Pentecost Sunday. Blessing of the water will take place during both Masses, at 10:00AM. &12:00PM. Don’t forget your water container.
Mass Schedules:
Starting June 1st , Sunday Masses will be at 9:00 & 11:00 AM. Weekday masses will be celebrated in St. Anthony Church, starting at 6:30 with Sacred Heart Rosary & Litany with mass to follow at 7:00PM.
Congratulations:
Congratulations to Paul Antonios Sleiman who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony’s Parish on Sunday May 16, 2004. May God bless him with his family with a long, happy and healthy life.
Fathers Day:
St Charbel Ladies Altar Society is holding a Father’s Day Party on Saturday June 19, 2004 at Cardinal Sfeir Hall. Entertainment by Chadi Naddaf & Band. If interested, call St. Charbel Church at (519)972-0761.
Church Étiquette:
Please respect the house of God by wearing decent clothes when in Church.
Please turn off your cellular phones when in Church because it interferes with our P. A. System.
Thank you all for your cooperation. May God bless you. May God you.
Cardinal Carter Secondary School:
On June 3rd, 2004 Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School is hosting a Day of Champions. This event is designed as a fun-filled day of games and activities for secondary students in life skills programs throughout Windsor and Essex County.
They are seeking assistance from the community and are hoping your business would be willing to make a donation of any kind, in order to offset the cost of this event.
Cheques can be made payable to Cardinal Carter S.S. All sponsors will be recognized on that day. For more information, please contact Mrs. Gava-Zompanti, Fundraising Chair at 322-2804. Thank you and God bless you.
100th Anniversary:
St. John Catholic School Community is thrilled to invite you to our 100th Anniversary School Closing Celebration on Friday, May 28, 2004 at 7:30PM. Mass celebrated by Bishop Sherlock at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church.
On Saturday, May 29, 2004 we will have a School Open House between 12:00PM and 4:00PM. Plaque and time Capsule Ceremony at 1:00PM. Formal Dinner at 6:00PM.
Tickets now on sale, $ 20.00/Adult. All are welcome. For more info please contact us at (519) 439-0771 or visit our website at: http://ldcsb.on.ca/schools/john. You may also email us at s.benning@ldcsb.on.ca.
Congratulations:
Congratulations to Kevin Boutros and Joyce Sleiman who were united in Marriage on May 22, 2004 in St. Anthony’s Parish. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life together full of love and respect for each other.
An evening of fun & entertainment:
Featuring Fares Karam at the Fogolar Furlan Club, 1800 E. C. Row, Windsor, phone # (519) 966-2230. For reservation and information please call Wafic at (519) 791-1808. Tickets start at $ 70.00 (Dinner included) $ 50.00 (No Dinner). Door open at 8:30PM. Dinner served at 9:30PM. Join us for a night of entertainment and fun.
Prayer to Mother Mary Mary Immaculate, star of the morning, chosen before the creation began, chosen to bring, for thy bridal adorning, woe to the serpent and rescue to man.
Bend from they throne at the voice of our crying, bend to this earth which thy footsteps have trod; stretch out thine arms to us, living and dying, Mary Immaculate, Mother of God.
Amen.
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