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November 7th, 2004
Sunday of the Renewal and Consecration of the Church “Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
(Matthew 16:18)
Gospel: Matthew, 16: 13 – 20
Readings: Hebrews 9: 1 – 12 “Who do people say that I am? Who do you say that I am?” This is a question with double meanings, asked by Jesus who waited for the answer.
Jesus gave Peter the grace because of the right answer he gave. Jesus cared about the people’s opinion in him. But this wasn’t an obstacle for him. This question opens for us new and wide horizons. It is very important to know what people think of us. If it is very important to know what people think of us.
If it is wrong we can fix it. If it is right we have to work on making it better. “Who do YOU say that I am?” Peter’s answer came to him by an inspiration from heaven. Jesus beatified Peter and gave him the keys of kingdom of heaven.
We, as community of faith, are invited to answer that question about Jesus’ identity. If we don’t know the answer, we know that the Church hold the keys of the kingdom of heaven. This kingdom is inside each and everyone of us as said the Lord.
Let us give ourselves to the Church to open your heart and discover the true identity of Jesus. If we declare openly Jesus’ identity, we too, like Peter, can become a rock.
Last Week's Collection $ 2,672.50
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Leamington United Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday November 14, 2004
Sun. November 7th, 2004 Sunday of the Renewal and Consecration of the Church9:30AM
Khalil Youssef Abraham & Wife & All Deceased Family Members (Family)11:00AM
Youssef Tannous Obeid & Wife & Deceased Children & Grandchildren1:30PM
Baptism: Jonathan George Raffoul
Mon. November 8th, 20045:30PM
St. Anne’s Prayers5:45PM
All Saints Litany.6:00PM
Ghossen Jabbour (Mr. & Mrs. Tom Raffoul)
Tue. November 9th, 20045:30PM
St. Anthony’s Prayers5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers.6:00PM
Souls in Purgatory (Georgina Martinho)
Wed. November 10th, 20044:45PM
Mother Mary’s Prayers.5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers.6:00PM
Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Family)
Thu. November 11th, 2004
5:15PM
St. Charbel’s Prayers5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers.6:00PM
Sarkis Boula Boutros (Boula & Alice Boutros)
Fri. November 12th, 2004
5:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers.6:00PM
Theresa Sleiman (Mr. & Mrs. Joe Raffoul)
Sat. November 13th, 20043:00PM:
Baptism: Vanessa Janessa Abraham
Sun. November 14th, 2004 Sunday of the Announcement to Zechariah
9:30AM
Antonios Sarkis Youssef (Family)11:00AM
Litfallah Hanna & Wife Barjoute & Deceased Family Members (Sarkis Hanna)Baptism: Jonathan George Raffoul
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday November 7, 2004 Remembrance Day:
On Thursday, November 11, we celebrate Remembrance Day. At 11:00AM at the Royal Canadian Legion, we will present a wreath on behalf of St. Anthony’s Parish.
Please remember in prayers the veterans who died to protect their country. Let us all participate in the Remembrance Day Celebration. Thank you.
Rev. R. Anthony Daniels:
Congratulations to Rev. Father R. Anthony Daniels who was named by His All Holiness Pope John Paul II as Auxiliary Bishop of London.
The Episcopal Ordination will take place on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at St. Peter’s Cathedral, London. The Mass will be celebrated in our Parish on that day at 9:00AM.
Light Bulb:
We are updating the lighting system in our Church. You can participate in this project by donating $ 25.00 for each light. Thank you in advance for your help and support.
Noursat :
Noursat is available on Pan Sat 120º west or on Dish Network Super Dish same direction, 61º west but you will have to update the system Channel 771.
Knights of Columbus:
Our new project is to found Knights of Columbus group in our Parish. A Presentation will be held on Sunday November 14, 2004 during both Masses. Thank you in advance for your collaboration.
Congratulations:
Congratulations to Anna Khoury who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony’s Parish on Sunday, October 31st, 2004. May God bless her with her family.
Congratulations to David Crawford & Jasmine Youssef who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony in St. Anthony’s Parish on Saturday, November 6, 2004.
May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life together full of love and respect for each other.
Memory Masses:
We received the Masses in memory of Cenira Sarkis. Thank you all for your generosity. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives.
Bulletin Advertisement:
Spaces are available to advertise in our Parish Bulletin. If you are interested, please call the office at 322-2282.
Advertising for 6 Months: $ 70.00
Advertising for 1 Year: $ 120.00
Holy Name of Mary Seasonal Concert Series:
November 21st, 2004 at 7:00PM. Tickets $ 15.00, available at the door or the office at 252-1291. Featuring Local artists. Proceeds to Holy Name of Mary, Windsor Building Fund. Call the office for info.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat:
The Biblical Saga of Joseph and his coat of many colours comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable, on November 11, 12, 13, 19 & 20, 2004 @ 8:00PM at the Chatham Cultural Centre, 75 William St. North, Chatham, Ontario.
Tickets are $ 18.00 Adult, $ 16.00 students and seniors, $ 12.00 children. For ticket information, please call 354-8338 or 1-866-807-7770. All are welcome.
Young Adults Retreat :
Sponsored by St. Gregory the Great Young Adults Group. Who: All young adults (Aged 18+). What: Stand up and be counted! Young Adults retreat.
When: Friday November 19 @ 7:30PM until Sunday November 21 @ 4:30PM. Where: St. Gregory the Great Parish.
Why: Because now is the time for young adults to stand up. For more information, please contact Chris Laforet (Windsor Area) @ 979-2698 or Amy Healy (County Area) @ 733-3974.
Stress Reduction Through Mindfulness:
Problems keeping focused? Feeling depressed? Stressed out? Burned out? Learn to reduce stress by becoming more mindful of the connections between thoughts, feelings, body and spirit.
Classes include and individual session followed by 6 group sessions. Cost $ 145.00. You must register before participating.
Contact Noreen Chevalier @ Assumption University, the St. Basil Institute @ 253-3000 ext. 3378.
St. Michael, Archangel, November 8Holy Scripture speaks of angels as ministers of God in human affairs. St. Michael defends the honor of God against Satan. St. Gabriel announced to Mary the coming of Jesus. St. Raphael guided Tobias on his journey and brought healing to Tobit, his blind father.
As servants of God, the angels are instruments of God’s hidden providence. They preserve us from harm, give God’s wisdom and strength to humanity, and accompany us on our journey through life.
We thank you, Lord, with all our hearts; in the presence of your angels we bless you.
Prayer to St. Michael for personal protectionSaint Michael, the Archangel! Glorious Prince, chief and champion of the heavenly hosts, conqueror of the rebel angels!
How beautiful art thou, in thy heaven-made armor. We love thee, dear Prince of Heaven. We yearn to enjoy thy special protection.
Obtain for us from God a share of thy sturdy courage; pray that we may have a strong and tender love for our redeemer and, in every danger of temptation, be invincible against the enemy of our souls.
O standard-bearer of our salvation, be with us in our last moments and when our souls quit this earthly exile, carry them safely to the judgement seat of Christ, and may our Lord and Master bid thee bear us speedily to the kingdom of eternal bliss.
Amen.
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