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Sunday December 18th, 2005
Sunday of the Genealogy of Jesus
Gospel: Matthew 1: 1 - 17
Readings: Romans 1:1 - 12 This Sunday of the Genealogy comes directly before Christmas. On this day, the Church remembers the entrance of Jesus into the history of humanity and through a specific genealogy.
Jesus is a complete and whole man and at the same time he is the Saviour. All previous generations prepared consciously or unconsciously for Jesus' coming.
The genealogy of Jesus, as mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew was a series of repetitions until he reaches Joseph the Husband of Mary.
At this point, an incident occurred to change the history. Joseph was not the father of Jesus. He is only the "Husband of Mary of whom Jesus was born." The genealogy is directed to Jesus.
He doesn't belong to this genealogy without Joseph who wasn't his biological father. Jesus is unique because his biological father is unknown to humankind.
To Mary and Joseph he is the Son of God. Jesus enters the history of humanity, adopts it and organizes it: three ears, each one of them contains fourteen generations which all end with Jesus. With Jesus, the promise to Abraham was kept.
With Jesus, this long history becomes a history becomes a history of salvation for all humanity who was eager to be saved.
Collection Last Week's Collection: $ 1,378.94
Total Donation for Future Investment: $ 132,310.00Please 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 United Pentecostal Church
Masses & Celebrations During This Week
Sunday of the Genealogy of Jesus
Sun. December 18th, 2005
9:30AM: Semaan Sarkis (40 Days Mem.Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Fr. Louis Iskandar Georges (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. Dec. 19th, 2005
10:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: St. Anne's Prayers.
6:00PM: Sarkis Jacobs (Mr. & Mrs. Larry Jacobs)
6:30PM: Christmas Novena.
Tue. Dec. 20th, 2005 5:30PM: St. Anthony's Prayers.
6:00PM: Boula Mikhail (Family)
6:30PM: Christmas Novena.
Wed. Dec. 21st, 2005
5:00PM: Mother Mary's Prayers.6:00PM: Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family)
6:30PM: Christmas Novena.
Thu. Dec. 22nd, 2005 5:30PM: St. Charbel's Prayers.
6:00PM: Antonios Hanna Sarkis & Wife Kounslié (Sarkis & Nawal Jabbour)
6:30PM: Christmas Novena.
Fri. Dec. 23rd, 2005
5:30PM: Scared Heart Prayers.
6:00PM: Tom Badaoui & Deceased Grandchildren (Mary Badaoui)
6:30PM: Christmas Novena.
Saturday, December 24th, 2005 5:00PM: Christmas Eve Children Mass & Christmas Play
(All Children's Intentions)
12:00AM: For the Intentions of All Parishioners.
Sunday December 25th, 2005 5:00PM: Christmas Eve Children Mass & Christmas Play
(All Children's Intentions)11:00AM: For the Intentions of All Parishioners.
Saturday, December 24th, 2005 5:00PM: Christmas Eve Children Mass & Christmas Play
(All Children's Intentions)
Sunday December 25th, 2005
12:00AM: For the Intentions of All Parishioners.
Monday, December 26th, 2005
11:00AM: Milani Abraham (Family)
Comunity News & Events During This Week Christmas Novena: we continue to pray the Christmas Novena every night after the evening Mass. All are welcome to attend and pray as we prepare for the birth of the Lord.
Confessions: Monday, during Mass with Rev. Father Al Williams.
Envelopes: Please pick up your 2006 Envelops from the Church Lobby. Thank you for your support.
Christmas Party: All children are invited to a Christmas Party on Sunday, December 18th, 2005 at St. Anthony's Church Hall, 1:00 to 3:00PM.
Please sign up your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. Santa will arrive with gifts, so come anytime between 1 and 3 to see Santa.
Bingo Session: Friday, December 30th, 2005 at 1:00 & 7:00PM.
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.
Ring the New Year with a Bang at the Lebanese Club. English & Lebanese D. J. $ 30.00 for adults and $ 20.00 12 years and under. Includes: Appetizers table, Dinner, Bottle of Champagne at midnight & Party Favors.
Doors open at 7:00PM. For reservations, please call: (519) 326-3883.
St. Peter's Raffle Tickets Sale: St. Peter's Maronite Catholic Church is having a Car Raffle.
1st Prize: Mini Cooper (Valued at $ 28,370.50), 2nd Prize: $ 1,000.00 cash, 3rd Prize: $ 500.00 cash. The draw will be held at the Mini Windsor, 9425 Tecumseh Rd. East, Windsor on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 7:00PM. Tickets are available at St. Anthony's Parish at $ 10.00 each.
D & H Entertainment presents: New Year's Eve Party with Zak Baalbaki and Jacqueline Francis.
At the Four Point Sheraton Hotel, 1150 Wellington Rd., South, London. Doors open at 6:30PM and dinner begins at 7:30PM. For info and reservations, please call:
Dolly at (519) 871-3200 or (519) 657-0252, or Hadi at (519)476-1196 or (519) 680-0926.
There is also a special room rate for those attending the party.
The Ten Commandments:
1. I am the Lord your God.2. You shall not take the Name of the Lord in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day.
4. Honor your father and Mother.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor's goods.
Knights of Columbus News:
During the Holiday Season, our Council Members wishes you and your families warm wishes. Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year!!!
Executive Meeting: Tuesday, February 3rd, 2006 at 7:00PM at the Church Hall.Our Council First Annual Membership Banquet: January 21st, 2006 at the Leamington Lebanese Club. Cocktails 6:00PM, Dinner 7:00PM. Tickets are $ 25.00 each; children under 12 are $ 10.00. We invite our community to join our members and their families for an evening of social and fun. D. J's entertainment, Raffle and Door Prizes.
To purchase a ticket or offer donation, please contact: John Semaan at 322-0609 during the day, 322-5747 in the evening, or 322-0609, Joe Raffoul at 326-7444, or Rima Nohra at 322-2282.
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