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Sunday November 20th, 2005
Sunday of the Announcement to Mary
Gospel: Luke 1: 26 - 38
Readings: Galatians 3:15 - 22 After the announcement to Zechariah, the true announcement took place. This time, the announcement was accepted by a virgin in Nazareth. She was to give birth to the Son of God.
This announcement was meant for her people and the world, because the one born from her was the Messiah. With him, the promise of the Lord to Abraham was realized.
The conversation between Mary and the angel started with Mary feeling frightened. But this fear was fast transformed into a family like peace.
Mary asked the angel two questions. The angel answered her. The conversation ended by Mary accepting the announcement. She is the servant of the Lord. She was to accept what the Lord has in store for her.
Mary was waiting for the coming of the Messiah; little that she knew about the pregnancy and her future and that of the child. She understood that God is asking her to a different motherhood, different from the motherhood of Eve and that of all the mothers of the world. Through her motherhood, the humanity will become once again the focus of God's love and mercy.
Collection Last Week's Collection: $ 1,688.06
Total Donation for Future Investment: $ 60,925Total Donations for Kneelers: $ 1,795 Please Remember St. Anthony's Church In Your Will.
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Meadow Brook Fellowship
Masses & Celebrations During This Week Sunday of the Announcement to Mary
Sun. Nov. 20th, 20059:30AM: Antonios Sarkis Youssef (Family)
11:00AM: Claude Obeid (9 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family)
1:00PM: Baptism: Kalani Michael Sarkis
Mon. Nov. 21st, 2005
10:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: St. Anne's Prayers.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Family)
Tue. Nov. 22nd, 2005 5:30PM: St. Anthony's Prayers.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Youssef Saleh Abbas & Wife & Sons & Daughter Alice (Sadie Jraige)
Wed. Nov. 23rd, 2005 4:45PM: Mother Mary's Prayers
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Zeiter Family Deceased Members (David Nohra)
Thu. Nov. 24th, 2005
5:15PM: St. Charbel's Prayers.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Hnain Elias & Wife Shamma & Deceased Daughters Maryin & Najibe (Family)
Fri. Nov. 25th, 2005 5:30PM: Sacred Heart Prayers.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Youssef Mansour Jabbour (Family)
Sunday Nov. 27th, 2005
Sunday of the Visitation to Elizabeth9:30AM: John Maksoud & Wife Balokia & Deceased Family Members (Joseph & Nawal Youssef)
11:00AM: Hanna Tannous Obeid & Wife & Deceased Children (Family)
1:00PM: Baptism: Christian Tawil
Comunity News & Events During This Week Thank You: We would like to thank all the companies and individuals for their help and support in the repairs done on the rectory roof and eavesdrops. May God bless you all with your families.
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.
New Altar Servers Practice: Monday, 4:30 to 5:30PM.
Knights of Mary: The Knights of Mary will meet every Saturday from 5 to 6:00PM with Mrs. Ghada Kantati. Thank you.
Congratulations to Leah Noel Youssef who received the Sacraments of Baptism & Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish on Sunday, November 13th, 2005. May God bless her with her family.
Our deepest sympathies to the Azar family for the loss of Farah Nabih Azar who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 38. The Memorial Mass is held today at St. Charbel's Church in Oldcastle at 3:00PM.
May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives in Lebanon and Canada.
welcome.Knights of Columbus News:
General Membership Meeting: Tuesday, December 6th,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. Leave the Church at 12:30PM. Degree starts at 2:00PM.
Third Degree Ceremony: November 27 in Leamington at St. Michael's Church. Cost $15.00 a member. Please be there at 1:00PM.
Our Council First Annual Membership Banquet: January 21st, 2006 at the Leamington Lebanese Club. Cocktails at 6:00PM. Dinner at 7:00PM. Tickets are $25.00 each.
Children under 12 are$10.00, and we invite all our community to join our members and their families in an evening of social and fun, D. J's Entertainment, Raffle and Door Prizes.
We do need your support and assistance to make our first anniversary celebration a successful one. Donations of door prizes, pastry, etc… are very much appreciated, or you can sponsor any of the items with a cash donation.
To purchase a ticket, or offer a donation, please contact: John Semaan at 322-0609 or 322-5747 in the evening, Joe Raffoul at 326-7444, or Rima Nohra at 322-2282. Members of our council will be at the Church entrance selling tickets every Sunday.
Lebanon Independence Day, November 22nd On November 22nd, Lebanon celebrates its Independence, which took place on November 22nd, 1943 from League of Nations mandate under French administration.
Lebanon (10,425 Sq. Km) is a Middle Eastern Country, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Israel & Syria. Beirut is the Capital of Lebanon.
Our current president of the Republic is General Emile Lahoud. Lebanon is famous for its tourist area. Lebanon's climate makes skiing, swimming and other activities very enjoyable.
Presentation of Mary, November 21st This feast celebrates the dedication of the Church of St. Mary built in Jerusalem near the site of the Temple.
According to an early tradition, probably legendary, Mary was born to Sts. Ann and Joachim in Jerusalem, in a neighborhood close by the temple.
At twelve, she was presented there to learn the law of God. The present Church of St. Ann, a favorite place of pilgrimage, marks the ancient site today.
The Scriptures which spoke of the "Daughter of Zion" singing and rejoicing in the presence of the Lord, probably suggested to ancient Christian piety eager to know the details of Mary's early life which were portrayed in art by many great medieval artists.
Heavenly Father, you have given us a model of life in the Holy Family of Nazareth. Help us to make our family a New Nazareth. Immaculate Heart of Mary, cause of our joy, pray for us. Be always with us, guide and protect us. Amen. Top