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Sunday November 13th, 2005
Sunday of the Announcement to Zechariah
Gospel: Luke 1: 1 - 25
Readings: Romans 4:13 - 25 After starting the walk of consecration and renewal, and after taking off the old and wearing the new, the Church enters today the world of announcements. The good news does not start with Jesus but with John the Baptist.
This first announcement prepares us for the great one. God's promise is kept. His promise is executed. St. Luke mentioned in the beginning of the Gospel that Elizabeth was barren. We notice that Zechariah and his wife were together in this situation which they can not surpass, because they were getting on in years.
During that period of time, being barren was thought to be the consequence of sins. The woman who didn't have a child lived in disgrace because every woman waited eagerly to bear the Messiah. This was the point of view of the people of that era. God's point of view was different.
This family was not the fruit of rage or revenge. God himself remembered the father in his mercy by sending his angel to give the greatest news of all. She bore a child and kept it a secret because the greatest joys are lived in silence. This family was no longer barren but fertile.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Salvation Army
Masses & Celebrations During This Week Sunday of the Announcement to Zechariah
Sun. Nov. 13th, 2005
9:30AM: Litfallah Hanna & Wife Barjoute & Deceased Family Members (Sarkis Hanna)
11:00AM: Philip Raffoul (Mem. Mass) (Family)
1:00PM: Baptism: Leah Noel Youssef
4:00PM: Antonios Youssef Obeid (Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. Nov. 14th, 2005
10:00AM: Funeral Mass for Simon Sarkis
5:30PM: St. Anne's Prayers.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Wadih Nohra & Wife Julia (Elias Jraige & Family)
Tue. Nov. 15th, 2005 5:30PM: St. Anthony's Prayers.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Sarkis, Joseph & Elias Boula Boutros (Boula & Alice Boutros)
Wed. Nov. 16th, 2005 4:45PM: Mother Mary's Prayers
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
Thu. Nov. 17th, 2005
5:15PM: St. Charbel's Prayers.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Bakhos Jacobs (Mr. & Mrs. Nohra Nohra)
Fri. Nov. 18th, 2005 5:30PM: Sacred Heart Prayers.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Youssef Nohra & Wife Shamma (Family)
Sunday Nov. 20th, 2005
Sunday of the Announcement to Mary9:30AM: Antonios Sarkis Youssef (Family)
11:00AM: Claude Obeid (8 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family)
1:00PM: Baptism: Kalani Michael Sarkis
Comunity News & Events During This Week Christmas Parade: will take place on Saturday, November 26th, 2005 at 7:00PM, starting on Sherk St. Our Parish will be participating in the Parade.
Christmas Play: All children interested in participating in the Christmas Play, please sign up your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
Bingo Sessions: Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Session which will be held on Thursday from 5 to 6:00PM with Mrs. Ghada Kantati.
Knights of Mary: The Knights of Mary will meet every Saturday from 5 to 6:00PM with Mrs. Ghada Kantati. Thank you.
Thank you: We would like to thank all the ladies for the help and support they showed during His Excellency Mgr. Joseph Khoury's visit to our Parish. May God bless you all with your families.
Altar Servers Practice Meeting: Every Monday, 4:00 to 5:30PM
Al Tajdid Tourza Calendars available $ 5.00 each.
Congratulations to Dawson Valentino Raheb who received the Sacrament of Baptism in St. Anthony's Parish on Sunday, November 6th, 2005. May God bless him with his family.
Haddad Entertainment: Middle Eastern Even Organizers proudly presents Super Star Fares Karam & Jacqueline Francis and Belly Dancer Show at the Serbian Center, 6670 Tecumseh Rd. East, Windsor (519) 944-4884 on Friday, November 18, 2005. Doors open at 7:30PM.
Dinner at 8:30PM. $ 55.00 CND no dinner, $ 75.00 with dinner. VIP & Platinum Available.
For reservations call: Windsor: (519)919-3151, (519) 919-4478, (519) 971-9075. All are welcome.
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Antonios Wakim who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 103. A Memorial Mass was held for the rest of his soul in St. Anthony's Parish on Friday, November 11, 2005. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives in Lebanon and Canada.
Also our heartfelt sympathies go tout to the Sarkis Family for the loss of Semaan Sarkis who passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2005 at the age of 78.
The Funeral Mass will be held for the rest of his soul in St. Anthony's Parish on Monday, November 14 at 10:00AM. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
Our condolences go out to the Obeid Family for the loss of Antonios Youssef Obeid who passed away in Venezuela t the age of 68.
The Memorial Mass is held today, Sunday in St. Anthony's Parish. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives in Canada, Venezuela & Lebanon.
Coping with Grief at Christmas: Workshop at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, Education Conference Room, on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at 6:30PM, Speakers: Liz Chaplain, Hospital Chaplain, Bonnie Lewsaw, International speaker and author.
Due to limited space, we ask that you please let us know if you are coming by calling: 326-2373, ext. 4443 by December 2, 2005. All are welcome.
Knights of Columbus News:
General Membership Meeting: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 7:00PM at the Church Hall.
First and Second Degree Ceremony: November, 20, 2005 at the K of C Hall on 1711 Walker Rd., Windsor.
Third Degree Ceremony: November 27 in Leamington at St. Michael's Church.
Membership Awareness Campaign: Every Sunday our members will be t the Church entrance handing out forms for K of C pamphlets, also answering any questions that you may have.
Please stop by and see us. Every Catholic man 18 yrs and older is eligible to become a member to assist us in serving our community.
Thank you to the gentlemen who have completed and returned their membership form, we will get in touch with you to arrange the First Degree Ceremony.
Annual Membership Banquet is scheduled for January 21st, 2006. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Dedication to the Churches of Sts. Peter & Paul, November 17 The two great apostles, Sts. Peter and Paul, are honored today in the ancient churches where their bodies are buried.
The Basilica of St. Paul and the Vatican Basilica of St. Peter were built originally in the fourth century and are reminders of the apostles who founded the Roman Church and are still its protectors.
The early Christians marked the place where their founding apostles were martyred with special care.
Peter, ancient sources report, was martyred on the Vatican Hill in 64 near the obelisk not far from the circus of Caligula and Emperor Nero. He was buried nearby in a cemetery.
The Emperor Constantine erected the first Basilica of St. Peter over the burial site in 326 while Sylvester was Pope.
Later in 1626, the present Basilica designed during the Renaissance was built.
Recent excavations have uncovered the ancient burial place of Peter under the papal altar of this Church. Paul, according to tradition, was beheaded along the Ostian Way in 67. The apostle's grace is behind the Basilica's triumphal arch.
Lord, the company of your apostles praises you.Prayers for the Souls in Purgatory O Gentle Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have mercy on them.
Be not severe in Your judgments, but let some of Your Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames. And, Merciful Savior, send Your angels to conduct them to a place of refreshment, light and peace.
Amen.
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