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September 12th, 2004
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost " The hour is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and truth ." (John 4: 20)
Gospel: Luke, 18, 9 - 14
Readings: Romans 8: 18 -27 The meeting with the Samaritan woman is included in two verses and three attitudes, which start in the beginning of the second chapter of St. John's Gospel and end in the fourth chapter: The Wedding at Cana of Galilee.
A Jewish attitude (Nicodemus), a Samaritan and a pagan attitude, and they all point to the salvation for all. The conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman revolves around the true place for the Lord's adoration.
There is a difference between the Jews and the Samaritans concerning the place of worship. Jesus indicates that true worship is not connected to a place. It is a connection between humankind and God far from a place or a time.
Jesus called it God's worship in the Spirit of truth. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, with him, through him and in him only is the true worship of the Father.
Jesus said: "The salvation comes from the Jews." He means that He is the Saviour coming from the Jews. Whoever believes in him will be given eternal life. This conversation indicates how important to Jesus the relationship between God and man.
No place or time are important for prayers. What is really important is having an honest attitude between us and God, the Creator, and the Saviour.
Last Week's Collection $ 1,464.00
Fun Fair Proceeds $ 5,824.75
Grand Total $ 7,288.75
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Knox Presbyterian Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday September 12, 2004
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)
Mon. September 13th , 20048:30AM
St. Anne's Prayers9:00AM
Antonios Santos(Georgina Martinho)
Tue. September 14th, 2004 The Triumph of the Cross8:30AM
St. Anthony's Prayers9:00AM
Youssef Saleh Abbas & Wife Najibe & Sons Boula & Saleh & Daughter Alice
(Nehmetallah Nehmetallah & Family)
Wed. September 15th, 20048:00AM
Mother Mary's Prayers9:00PM
Estephan Youssef Boutros & Wife Alia (Donated)
Thu. September 16th, 20048:30AM
St. Charbel's Prayers9:00AM
Hanna Tannous Obeid & Wife & Deceased children & Grandson (Family)
Fri. September 17th, 20048:30AM
Sacred Heart Prayers9:00AM
Milani Abraham (Family)
Sun. September 19th, 2004 First Sunday after the Cross9:00AM
Sheikh Bashir Jemayel (Windsor & Leamington Lebanese Forces)11:00AM
Antonios & Maryin Najem & Rangi Khalife & Son Yacoub & Granddaughter Rangi
(Abdallah Khalife & Family
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday September 12, 2004 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.
Thanks:
A special Thank you to all the Sponsors and the volunteers who made St. Anthony's Fun Fair a great success. May God bless you all.
Week Day Masses:
Week Day Masses will be celebrated every morning at 9:00AM. Daily prayers will take place at 8:30AM.
All are 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
Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School:
Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School will be concluding its first Fundraiser from September 7 to September 27, 2004.
Please help the School raise money by buying beautiful spring/summer flower bulbs.
Please contact our main office at 322-2804 to place an order.
We Have a Mission:
St. Joseph's parish in partnership with St. Clement and St. Paul proudly present this inspirational gospel show.
Proceeds to benefit: St. Joseph's music program, St. Joseph's and St. Paul's World Youth Day Program and the St. Clement Parish Hall Fund. Bring your family and tell your friends!
This incredible concert will take place on Sunday, October 3rd, 2004 at 3:00PM at St. Joseph's Church, 9399 North Townline, River Canard. General Admission tickets $ 10.00
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.
Turkey Dinner: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.
Holy Names Catholic School:
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
The Triumph of the Holy Cross, September 14St. Paul the Apostle spoke of the power of Christ's Cross. According to tradition, the Empress Helena discovered the Lord's Cross in Jerusalem on September 14, 320. Five years later, a great Church was built on Mount Calvary by Emperor Constantine to shelter the holy relic.
Parts of the wood of the Cross were sent to the major cities of Christendom, where they were shown to the faithful on this special feast.
We worship you, O Christ,
And we praise you, because by your Cross you have redeemed the world.
By this holy tree you gave your people victory, and put aside the tree of our defeat.
Our Lady of the Sorrows, September 15St. Paul the Apostle spoke of the power of Christ's Cross. According to tradition, the Empress Helena discovered the Lord's Cross in Jerusalem on September 14, 320. Five years later, a great Church was built on Mount Calvary by Emperor Constantine to shelter the holy relic.
Parts of the wood of the Cross were sent to the major cities of Christendom, where they were shown to the faithful on this special feast.
We worship you, O Christ,
And we praise you, because by your Cross you have redeemed the world.
By this holy tree you gave your people victory, and put aside the tree of our defeat.
Our Lady of the Sorrows, September 15The feast, popular in the Middle Ages, follows the feast of Mary's birth on September 8. It recalls the special bond between Jesus and Mary and reminds us of the torment and suffering of Christ. Mary suffered greatly as the Mother of God, and the pain she felt was real.
The feast of our Lady of Sorrows recalls the succession of sorrows Mary experienced during her life: the prophecy she heard from Simon in the temple, the flight into Egypt, the three-day loss of Jesus on the pilgrimage to Jerusalem, meeting Jesus on the way to Calvary, the hours she stood beneath the Cross, the removal of Jesus from the Cross and the burial of Jesus in a tomb.
Holy Mother, pierce me through; in my heart each wound renew of my Saviour crucified.
Prayer for HealingLord, You invite all who are burdened to come to You. Allow your healing hand to heal me. Touch my soul with your compassion for others. Touch my heart with Your courage and infinite love for all.
Touch my mind with Your wisdom, that my mouth may always proclaim Your praise. Teach me to reach out to You in my need, and help me to lead others to You by my example.
Most loving Heart of Jesus, bring me health in body and spirit that I may serve You with all my strength. Touch gently this life which You have created, now and forever.
Amen.
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