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September 19th, 2004
First Sunday after the Holy Cross " This good news of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the world, as a testimony to all the nations ." (Matthew 2 4: 25)
Gospel: Matthew, 24: 1 - 14
Readings: 2 Timothy 2: 1 -8 "Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of age?" The disciples asked Jesus this question two thousand years ago.
He answered them with signs preceding this coming. Jesus did not specify the period of time between these signs and the end of the age.
Among these signs there are wars, diseases and famine. Not a year has gone by without some of these signs being manifested.
In addition to those sings, Jesus offered to his disciples a preview of what will happen to them from prosecution and hate to doubt and torture. All this is the beginning of birth pangs.
The end will come after the Gospel has reached the whole world. To ease their pain, Jesus told his disciples: "The one who endures to the end will be saved." Our proclamation to Jesus is "We wait for your second coming, O Lord."
Last Week's Collection $ 1,099.16
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for St. Anthony's Maronite Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday September 19, 2004 Sun. September 19th, 2004First Sunday after the Holy Cross
9:00AM
Sheikh Bashir Jemayel (Windsor & Leamington Lebanese Forces)11:00AM
Antonios & Maryin Najem & Rangi Khalife & Son Yacoub & Granddaughter Rangi
(Abdallah Khalife & Family)
Mon. September 20th, 20046:00PM
St. Anne's Prayers6:30PM
Georgette Elias (Mrs. Sadie Jabbour)
Tue. September 21st, 20046:00PM
St. Anthony's Prayers6:30PM
Michael Obeid (Family)
Wed. September 22nd, 20045:30PM
Mother Mary's Prayers6:30PM
Khalil Raffoul (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Simon)
Thu. September 23rd, 20045:30PM
St. Charbel's Prayers6:00PM
St. Theresa's Novena6:30PM
Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid)
Fri. September 24th, 20045:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers6:00PM
St. Theresa's Novena6:30PM
Tony Badaoui (Family)
Sun. September 26th, 2004 Second Sunday after the Cross9:00AM
Special Intention (Fr. Pierre Azzi)11:00AM
Taleb Nasr & Wife Rosa (Family)12:00PM
Baptism: Rebecca Simone Zakaria
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday September 19, 2004 Weekday Masses:
The Masses will be celebrated during the week at 6:30PM. Daily prayers will take place at 6:00PM. All are welcome.
St. Theresa's Novena:
As we prepare for the Feast of St. Theresa, the Novena prayers will take place every evening at 6:00PM starting Thursday, September 23rd, 2004. All are welcome to attend.
Bingo:
Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions which will be held on Friday, September 24, 2004 at 12:30, 6:30 & 9:30PM at Leamington Bingo Country. For more information, please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous at 326-7642. Thank you for your support.
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 Fundraiser:
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.
Our Deepest Sympathies:
Our deepest sympathies to the Wehbe Family for the loss of Bahig Wehbe who passed away in Windsor on Sunday, September 12, 2004.
The Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 10:00AM at St. Charbel Parish, Oldcastle.
May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
The Miracle of Fatima:
87th Anniversary of the Miracle of Fatima: Come celebrate the 87th Anniversary of the Miracle of Fatima on Wednesday, October 13th, 2004 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
Candlelight Rosary Procession at 7PM from Paterson Park (2 blocks west of Assumption Church on the corner of Detroit & Sandwich Sts. to Assumption Church. Mass at 7PM.
Refreshments will be served after Mass. All are welcome.
Rosary Apostolate in the Schools:
Volunteers who would like to consider involvement in the Rosary Apostolate in the schools are asked to attend at meeting on Friday September 24 at 9:30AM at St. Ann's Tecumseh.
It involves monthly presentations on the Rosary and related themes from October to May. Further information can also be obtained from Loretta D'Agnillo at 969-6637. All are welcome.
Liturgical Music Minister needed:
Part-Time Liturgical music minister for the Faith Community of St. Martin de Porres and Christ the King.
Requirements: Knowledge and experience regarding Catholic Liturgy, choral direction, keyboarding and an ability to work with the Parish Priest and existing Coordinator of music.
Salary will be negotiated according to the Guidelines for the Employment of Liturgical Ministers in the province of Ontario.
Send your resume to the Liturgy Search Committee, 2930 Dominion Blvd. Windsor, ON N9E 2M8.
Married Couples Retreat:
Married Couples Retreat at Holy Family Retreat House, 121 Victoria St., R. R. # 1, Harrow, ON N0R 1G0. Phone number (519) 738-6136, from September 24 - 26, 2004. Fee $ 220.00 per couple.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
September 21The call of St. Matthew, the Tax collector, to be one of the twelve apostles of Jesus is described in the Gospel which bears his name. "Jesus saw a man named Matthew at his post where taxes were collected. He said to him, 'Follow me!' and Matthew got up and followed him."
When Jesus invited Matthew to follow him and then ate at his house where Matthew's friends, outsiders like himself, were gathered, he heard the outraged comments of Capernaum's local leaders, "Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?" Jesus answered simply, "Those who are will have no need for a doctor; sick people do."
According to tradition, Matthew wrote down the stories and words of Jesus in Aramaic, the ancient language of Palestine. The first Gospel had its origins in him.
There are reports that Matthew left Judea and preached in the East, where he was martyred in Ethiopia.
O God, may we follow your call.Prayer to Jesus for Vocations Lord of the harvest, send holy priests who are zealous co-operators of the Episcopal order, that they may sanctify and lead their brothers and sisters in faith which they proclaim.
Send, Lord, shepherds to your Church who, as they teach, encourage and evangelize, in communion with bishops and priests, walk in your truth.
We pray, Lord, that you continue to bless and enrich your Church with the gift of vocations.
We pray that many may welcome your call and bring joy to your Church by their generous and faithful response. Amen.
Pope John Paul II
Prayer for September 21st
International Day of Prayer for PeaceO Lord,
You love justice and you establish peace one earth. We bring before you the disunity of today's world; the absurd violence, and the many wars, which are breaking the courage of the peoples of the world; human greed and injustice, which breed hatred and strife.
Send your Spirit and renew the face of the earth; teach us to be compassionate towards the whole human family; strengthen the will of all those who fight for justice and for peace, and give us that peace which the world cannot give.
Amen.
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