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September 2nd, 2004
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.” (John 3: 4)
Gospel: John 3: 31 – 36
Readings: Romans 8: 7 –116 Many times in St. John’s Gospel, we notice a contradiction between two groups: talking about the heaven and earth, the one coming from heaven bears witness to the truth and the one coming from earth speaks the language of the earth.
The negation here makes us observe indirectly that anyone who put himself in the Spirit coming from above will be inspired by heavens on how to behave on earth.
He lives on earth according to the way of life with God. The one from earth will speak the language of earth. He won’t care about what’s from God.
He consecrates his life for the matters of earth. This is not an invitation to stamp the earth with a negative seal. It means that the earth here is the world of the one who doesn’t care about God. The earth that is in our hands is a blessed gift from God.
Each one of us should rejoice in it and make it grow. St. John explains that living with God should be through his Only Begotten Son Jesus. The Father loves the Son and he gave him the authority over everything. The believer in the Son will inherit the eternal life.
The one who doesn’t believe in the Son won’t see the life. Instead he will see God’s wrath. Let’s give in the Spirit. He will show us how to live the life of heaven here on earth. Our faith will show us how to be God’s children through Jesus Christ.
Last Week's Collection $ 3,580.56
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Calvary St Mary’s Anglican Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday September 12, 2004
Sun. September 5th, 2004 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost St. Romanos’ Feast9:00AM
The Martyrs of Hadchi (Tony Hadchiti)11:00AM
Wajih Nohra (40 Days Mem. Mass) ( Family)5:00PM
Summer End Fun Fair
Mon. September 6th , 20048:00AM
St. Anne’s Prayers8:30AM
Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub(Family)
Tue. September 7th, 20048:30AM
St. Anthony’s Prayers9:00AM
Marie Boutros (Gloria Zakaria)
Wed. September 8th, 2004 The Birth of the Virgin Mary6:00PM
Mother Mary’s Prayers7:00PM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family)
Thu. September 9th, 20048:30AM
St. Charbel’s Prayers9:00AM
Stanislaw & Trina Mercedes & Victor Moreno & Wife (Chaker Nohra)
Fri. September 10th, 20048:30AM
Sacred Heart Prayers9:00AM
Joe Saad (Daoud Nohra & Family)
Sun. September 12th, 2004 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost9:00AM
Youssef Gebriel & Wife Sarah & Deceased Children (Bakhos Gebriel & Family)11:00AM
Sarkis Boula Boutros & Helen & Madeleine Isaac & Elias Boutros
(Bakhos Jacobs & Family)
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday September 12, 2004 Annual Vacation:
Fr. Elie will be taking his annual vacation, starting Monday September 6th, 2004 until October 6th, 2004. We wish him a safe and enjoyable trip.
Welcome:
We would to welcome to our parish Rev. Father Pierre Azzi who will be replacing Fr. Elie for a month. May God bless him and give the health and strength to continue his mission.
Birth of the Virgin Mary:
On September 8th, we celebrate the Feast of the Virgin Mary’s Birth. The Mass will be celebrated in the parish at 7:00PM. Everyone is welcome.
Marriage Preparation Course:
The next Marriage Preparation Classes will be held Thursday, October 21 – Saturday October 23 at St. Michael’s Parish in Leamington. Couples planning marriage in 2005 should fill out a registration form available at St. Michael’s Church or from the office. Cost is $ 75.00 per couple
Stations of the Cross:
Outdoor Stations of the Cross at Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Sunday, September 12th, 2004 at 3:00PM. Presiding will be Father Clare Coleman, Pastor of Atonement Parish. Let us make this journey together in remembrance of our deceased relatives and friends and for those who have no one to pray for them.
Permanent Diaconate Formation:
The Diocese of London will be receiving inquiries from interested applicants for admission to the Permanent Diaconate Formation and study program.
It will be held on: Saturday, September 25, 2004, 3;00 to 5;00PM at St. Peter’s Seminary, 1040 Waterloo St. North, London, Ontario, phone # (5190 432-1824 ext. 215.
Those interested in applying for admission MUST ATTEND and REGISTER themselves as INQUIRER after the formation session. All are welcome.
Congratulations:
Congratulations to Jonathan Boutros & Chelsea Victoria Saad who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony’s Parish on Sunday, August 29th, 2004. May God bless them with their families.
Dinner Event:
Turkey Dinner at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk St., Leamington ON, Thursday September 23rd, 2004, 4:30PM – 7:30PM. Adults $ 11.00, Children 12 and under $ 5.00, children 4 and under – free.
For tickets please call: Kim at 326-7174, Melody at 825-7725 or April at 326-8524. Take out available. All are welcome.
Mass for the Deceased:
Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Resurrection Mausoleum, Tuesday, September 21st, at 4:30PM. Celebrant Father Larry Brunet, Pastor of Holy Name Parish, Essex. The primary intention of this Mass: the deceased of August 2004 and September Anniversaries of death. All are welcome.
20th Anniversary :
Holy Names Catholic School in Windsor will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary in October 2005. A reunion committee is compiling a database of alumni, and former and current staff. It you, or someone you know, fits into these categories, please visit, www.wesdsb.on.ca/100/HNHS_Alumni.
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