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November 21st, 2004
Sunday of the Announcement to Mary
“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.” (Luke 1:35)
Gospel: Matthew, 1: 26 – 38
Readings: Galatians 3: 15 – 22 After the announcement to Zechariah, the true announcement took place. This time, the announcement was accepted by a virgin tin Nazareth. She was to give birth to the Son of God. This announcement was meant for her people and the world, because the one born from her was the Messiah.
With him, the promise of the Lord to Abraham was realized. The conversation between Mary and the angel started with Mary feeling frightened. But this fear was fast transformed into a family like peace. Mary asked the angel two questions.
The angel answered her. The conversation ended by Mary accepting the announcement. She is the servant of the Lord. She was to accept what the Lord has in store for her.
Mary was waiting for the coming of the Messiah; little she knew about the pregnancy and her future and that of the child. She understood that God is asking her to a different motherhood, different from the motherhood of Eve and that of all the mothers of the world.
Through her motherhood, the humanity will become once again the main focus of God’s love and mercy. The people will know how close God is to them. He lives in them.
Mary’s acceptance of the announcement gave privilege to having faith in Jesus and sharing with him the details of his life to his death and resurrection. Her invitation is a committed participation in her Son’s mission.
Last Week's Collection $ 1,270.00
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Faith Mennonite Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday November 28, 2004
- Sun. November 21st, 2004 Sunday of the Announcement to Mary
- 9:30AM
Litfallah Kanati (Memorial Mass) (Family)
11:00AM
Theresa Sleiman (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
12:00PM
Baptism: Steve-Anthony Baselj
2:00PM
Baptism: Paul Tony Sarkis
6:00PM
Blessed Sacrament Procession
Mon. November 22nd, 2004
5:30PM
St. Anne’s Prayers- 5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers.- 6:00PM
Hnain Elias & Wife Shamma & Daughters Maryin & Najibe (Bakhos Aziz & Family)
Tue. November 23rd, 2004
5:30PM
St. Anthony’s Prayers- 5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers.
6:00PM
Marie Boutros (Mr. Daoud Nohra)
Wed. November 24th, 2004
4:45PM
Mother Mary’s Prayers.
5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers.
6:00PM
Melhem Sleiman (Mr. Sarkis Kantarjian)
Thu. November 25th, 2004
5:15PM
St. Charbel’s Prayers
5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers.
6:00PM
Ziad Daou (Family)
Fri. November 26th, 2004
5:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers
5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers.
6:00PM
Youssef Estephan Bouros & Wife & Deceased Children Estephan & Antonios & Grandchildren Sarkis & Joseph (Marie Youssef)
Sun. November 28th, 2004 Sunday of the Visitation to Elizabeth
- 9:30AM
Deceased Members of the Raheb & Nohra Families (Paul & Theresa Raheb)
11:00AM
Nohra Youssef (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
1:00PM
Baptism: Mariah Saad
6:00PM
Blessed Sacrament Procession
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday November 28, 2004 Military Seminar:
Fr. Elie will be away on a Seminar in Cornwall, staring Monday, November 22nd, until Friday, November 26th, 2004. Fr. Pio from St. Michael’s Parish will be celebrating the Masses every evening.
Christmas Play:
Christmas Play Practice will take place today, Sunday at 3:30PM with Samia Abbas. Please be there on time.
Christmas Party:
St. Anthony’s Parish is having a Christmas Party for all the children. Please register your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
Appreciation Night:
St. Anthony’s Parish is having an appreciation night for all the volunteers who helped preparing and organizing the Summer Fun Fair, on Friday, November 26, 2004 from 7:00PM to 12:00AM. Thank you all for your help.
Bingo:
Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions which will be held at Leamington Bingo Country on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2004 at 12:30 & 6:30PM. For more information, please contact Mrs. Gladys Tannous @ 326-7642. Thank you.
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
Our Deepest Sympathies:To the Kanati Family for the loss of Litfallah Kanati who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 86. A Memorial Mass is held today, Sunday at 9:30AM in St. Anthony’s Parish.
May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives in Canada and Lebanon.
Toss A Townie:The Salvation Army will be starting their annual Christmas Kettle Campaign soon. We NEED your help manning a kettle for 3, 2 or one hour shifts at various locations around Leamington, starting December 1st, until December 24th, 2004.
Must be 16 years or older to volunteer. For information, please contact David Wallingford or Debbie Stuart at 326-4901.
Since not everyone is able to give, we are asking the community to “TOSS A TWONIE or TWO” to make up for those who cannot. If you are interested in helping, please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. Thank you.
St. Charbel’s Parish Annual Christmas Banquet:
Will take place, Saturday, December 18, 2004 at Cardinal Sfeir Hall in St. Charbel’s Parish, 1010 Hwy. # 3, Oldcastle, ON. Entertainment by: Soumaya Aziz & Band. Lebanese Menu. Cash Bar. Tickets $ 45.00/Person.
Doors open at 6:00PM. Dinner at 7:30PM. All are welcome.
Lebanon Independence Day, November 22nd On November 22nd, Lebanon celebrates its independence, which took place on November 22nd, 1943 from League of Nations mandate under French administration.
Lebanon (10,452 Sq. Km) is a Middle Eastern Country, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Israel & Syria. Beirut is the Capital of Lebanon.
Our current President of the Republic is General Emile Lahoud. Lebanon is famous for its tourist area.
Lebanon’s climate makes skiing, swimming and other activities very enjoyable.
Presentation of Mary, November 21 This feast celebrates the dedication of the church of St. Mary built in Jerusalem near the site of the Temple. According to an early tradition, probably legendary, Mary was born to Sts. Ann and Joachim in Jerusalem, in a neighbourhood close by the temple.
At twelve, she was presented there to learn the law of God. The present Church of St. Ann, a favourite place of pilgrimage, marks the ancient site today.
The Scriptures which spoke of the “Daughter of Zion” singing and rejoicing in the presence of the Lord, probably suggested to ancient Christian piety eager to know the details of Mary’s life that the Virgin was born in the city of Zion, Jerusalem.
The apocryphal Gospel of James reported the details of Mary’s early life which were portrayed in art by many great medieval artists.
Mary, Mother of God, you are the temple of the Lord and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. Help us to please God.
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