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November 28th, 2004
Sunday of the Visitation to Elizabeth
"Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord." (Luke 1:43)
Gospel: Luke, 1: 39- 45
Readings: Ephesians 1: 1 - 14 During the season of announcements, Mary's visit comes as continuity to the announcement of the angel to her and a confirmation for Elizabeth on her son's role.
The baby started moving in his mother's womb by the power of the Holy Spirit to let his mother unveils Mary and her baby's secret. The promises of the Old covenant won't belong only to the people of Israel but to all those who will accept the announcement of Jesus. The meeting between Mary and Elizabeth is different from any other meeting.
It is a meeting of glory and thanksgiving to God who gave the barren one the grace of carrying the announcer of the New Covenant and to the Virgin to become the Mother of the founder of the New Testament. Elizabeth did not choose the words to greet Mary just to be gracious or hospitable. It is a true faithful cry of a person surprised by the divine presence, "Blessed is the fruit of your womb." Elizabeth felt what was only felt by Mary.
She declared her faith in the incarnation of the word even before He was born. She saw in Mary not only a relative but the Mother of the Lord, "The Mother of my Lord comes to me."
She congratulated Mary on her belief in the announcement she just accepted. By doing so, Elizabeth expressed her joy and the joy of her son who leaped in her womb when she heard Mary's greeting.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for First Baptist Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday December 05, 2004
Sun. November 28th, 2004 Sunday of the Visitation to Elizabeth9:30AM
Raheb & Nohra Deceased Family Members (Boula & Theresa Raheb)11:00AM
Nohra Youssef (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)1:00PM
Baptism: Mariah Rebecca Saad6:00PM
Blessed Sacrament Procession
Mon. November 29th, 20045:30PM
St. Anne's Prayers5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers.6:00PM
Youssef Saleh Zeiter & Wife & Daughter & Daughter-in-law & Granddaughter (Family)
Tue. November 30th, 2004
5:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers5:45PM
Faithful Departed Prayers.6:00PM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Joe Youssef & Family)
Wed. December 1st, 20045:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers.6:00PM
Alice Saad (Sam Jraige & Family)
Thu. December 2nd, 2004 Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day9:00AM
Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)10:00AM
St. Charbel's Prayers10:45AM
Sacred Heart Prayers/Meditations.11:00AM
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour.12:00PM
Blessing & Conclusion of the Day.6:00PM
Claude Obeid (Antoune Obeid)
Fri. December 3rd, 20046:00PM
Michael Gebriel (Mr. & Mrs. Joe Youssef)
Sun. November 28th, 2004 Sunday of the Birth of John the Baptist
9:30AM
Antonios Nohra (1 Year Mem. Mass) (Family)11:00AM
Elias Obeid (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)6:00PM
Blessed Sacrament Procession
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday December 05, 2004 Church Activities:
Altar Servers Meeting: Monday, November 29th, 4:30 to 5:30PM.
Adult Choir: Saturdays, 10:00AM to 12:00PM with an organist.
Parish Council Meeting: Sunday, December 5th, 2004: Pastoral: 5 - 6 PM, Finance: 6 - 7PM.
Christmas Parade: Next Saturday, December 4th, at 7:00PM starting on Georgia St., North on Erie St. to the fairgrounds across from Tim Hortons. Our Parish will be participating in the Parade.
Christmas Play:
Christmas Play Practice will take place today, Sunday at 4:30PM with Fr. Elie. Please be there on time.
Christmas Party:
St. Anthony's Parish is having a Christmas Party for all the children on Sunday December 19, 2004 at 3:00PM at Leamington Lebanese Club. Please register your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
Clergy Services:
Please inform the priest if someone is sick at home or at the hospital. Leamington Hospital has a new policy for clergy visitation: If you want the priest to visit, you will have to go to the admittance desk and inform them that you need a priest.
Please call St. Anthony's Parish at 322-2282 for more information. Thank you.
Lights of life Service:
Lights of life Service will be held at Leamington District Memorial Hospital on Sunday, December 5th, 2004 at 7:00PM.
All the faithful departed parishioners who passed away this past year will be remembered in the service. Everyone is welcome to attend this service or remembrance.
Our Deepest Sympathies:
Our deepest sympathies to the family and relatives of Norma Fahed who passed away in Australia at the age of 40. A Memorial Mass was held Sunday, November 21st, 2004 at St. Anthony's Parish.
May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives in Canada and Australia.
Our deepest sympathies to the Zarkaria Family for the loss of Sanyoura Zakaria who passed away on Thursday, November 25 at the age of 90. The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 29, 2004 at St. Joseph's Parish in Leamington.
May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family.
St. Charbel's Parish Annual Christmas Banquet:
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.
Mass for the Deceased:
Mass for the Deceased at Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Resurrection Mausoleum, Tuesday, December 7th, 2004 at 4:30PM. The celebrant will be Father Michael Michon, pastor of St. Joseph's Parish, River Canard. Seating is available and all are welcome.
Diocese of London Stepping Stones Ministry presents:
New Horizons support Group for separated, divorced and widowed Catholics. This group meets every Wednesday evening at 7:30PM in London at Siloam United Church, 1240 Fanshawe Park Road East. All are welcome. For further information, contact: Sharon at (519)453-4426 or Evelyn at (519) 439-4785.
The Hope of Advent:
The Hope of Advent at St. Peter's Seminary, on Saturday, December 4th, 2004, 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Cost $ 25.00. Spend time in communal reflection, quiet prayer and sharing with friends.
Facilitator: Mary Cahalan, B.A., M. Div. Lunch & a refreshment break will be provided. To register, please call Jo-Ann at (519)432-1824
St. Andrew, First Century Apostle St. Andrew came from Bethsaida, a town in Galilee on the Lake of Genesareth. He became a disciple of St. John the Baptist, who sent him to see Jesus. After visiting the Lord, Andrew called his brother, Simon Peter, to come and meet the Messiah.
Later, as Jesus was walking along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Peter and Andrew casting their nets into the sea. Jesus said, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men."
Andrew accompanied Jesus throughout his public ministry, and his name appears in the story of the feeding of five thousand in the desert. After the death of Christ, he labored as a missionary in Scythia, Greece and Turkey and established the Church at Constantinople.
He was crucified on an x-shaped cross at Patras, Acaia. St. Andrew is the Patron Saint of Russia and Scotland.
I bow before the Cross made precious by Christ, my Master. I embrace it as his disciple.
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