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Sunday, February 6th, 2005
Sunday of the Wedding at Cana, The opening of the Lent Season
“Do whatever He tells you.”
(John 2:10)
Gospel: John, 2: 1 – 12
Readings: Romans, 14: 13 – 23 This Sunday we are before the most holy of sacraments. The Holy Spirit came upon the water and it was transformed into wine, just like during the Mass: Wine into Blood, Bread into the Body of Christ.
We are invited to be transformed and be born anew in order to become the children of the Kingdom which isn’t food and drink but righteousness, peace and rejoicing in the Holy Spirit.
The Kingdom of God is being far away from division, it is being able to settle our matters nicely, be brothers in Jesus Christ, and be one body in Christ.
We should not harm or judge one another. Just as Jesus’ word blessed the water transforming it into wine, here at the Last Supper the grace of Jesus blessed love and marriage. Christ is our guarantee for our resurrection at the end of times.
The Baptism transformed us to a new creation born of water and Spirit. Jesus’ sign today is a gradual inspiration which works in our lives through fasting, desisting and praying. Fasting is the wedding of the faithful and desisting is his festive table.
Last Week's Collection $ 1,270.40
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for United Pentecostal Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Faith Everlasting Congregation Sun. February 6th, 2005
Sunday of the Wedding at Cana
9:30AM
Youssef Saleh Abbas & Wife & Deceased Children (Sadie Jraige)11:00AM
Bakhos Jacobs (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. February 7th, 2005
9:00AM
Mikhail Iskandar Boutros (Mr. & Mrs. Chamel Gaspard)5:30PM
St. Maron’s Prayers.6:00PM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family)
Tues. February 8th, 2005
5:30PM
St. Maron’s Prayers.6:00PM
Antonios & Frangie Jraige (Sarkis Kantarjian & Family)
Wed. February 9th, 2005 St. Maron’s Feast 5:00PM
Mother Mary’s Prayers6:00PM
For the Intentions of All Parishioners.
Thu. February 10th, 2005
5:30PM
Blessed Sacrament Adoration6:00PM
Souls in Purgatory (Georgina Martinho)Fri. February 11th, 2005 5:30PM to 7:00PM
First Communion Practice.5:30PM
St. Charbel’s Prayers6:00PM
Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Family)6:30PM
Stations of the Cross
Sun. February 13th, 2005
Sunday of the Man with Leprosy
9:30AM
Gebrael Hssairaty & Wife & Deceased Children (Hanna Eid & Family)11:00AM
Rev. Father Louis Iskandar Georges (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday February 13, 2005 Ash Monday:
On Monday, February 7th, 2005 we celebrate Ash Monday, which marks the opening of the Great Lent Season. The Mass will be celebrated at 9:00AM & 6:00PM to give a chance for everyone to participate.
Stations of the Cross:
During Lent Season, we pray the Stations of the Cross every Friday evening at 6:30PM. All are welcome to attend and remember the passion of Christ our Salvation.
Parish Council:
Meeting for both committees Wednesday, February 9th, 2005 at 7:00PM. Thank you for being there on time.
A Letter of Congratulations:
On behalf of St. Anthony's Parish we have sent a letter of congratulations to Charbel Bousamra for his Subdeaconate Ordination.
He sent a thank you letter in which he expressed his sincere thanks for our support and prayers. We wish him all the best as he prepares for the priesthood.
First Communion Practice:
The Practice for First Communion will take place every Friday, 5:30 to 7:00PM with Mrs. Jihane Mouawad. Please bring your books "Called to His Supper".
Bingo Sessions:
Thursday, February 24th, 2005 at 12:30PM & 6:30PM.
Our Deepest Sympathies:Our deepest sympathies to the Betlehem Family for the loss of Andrew Betlehem who passed away in Windsor on Sunday, January 30th, 2005 at the age of 23. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives in Windsor and Leamington.
Arabic Radio:
You can listen to your favourite Arabic song online at www.radiomazaj.com. Request or dedicate your favourite songs. Enjoy Arabic Music at its best.
Support Group for Separated & Divorced:
Our group will meet February 15th, 2005 at St. John XXIII Centre, 2275 Wellesley at 7:30PM. For more info call Sandra at 735-5152.
Cardinal Carter News:
Cardinal Carter Secondary School invites Grade 8 Students to visit our school on February 7th and February 8th, 2005 for an exciting shadow program. Call the Student Department at 322-2804 to schedule your visit.
You are invited to the Grade 8 Parent Information Night during which we shall be discussing our Grade 9 Program at Cardinal Carter School and addressing any questions or concerns regarding registration. This session will be held on Thursday, February 10th, 2005 at 7:00PM at the school Auditorium. Your Son/Daughter is invited to the Grade 8 Dance which will take place on the same night, in the School Gymnasium from 7:00 to 9:00PM. We look forward to seeing you soon.
If you worry, you didn't pray.
If you pray, don't worry.
As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home every day.
Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.
Jesus blessed the Sacrament of Marriage in Cana of Galilee. We pray for the married couples and for those who seek marriage in the Catholic Church.
Lord God, from you every family in Heaven and on earth takes its name. Father, you are love and life.Through your Son, Jesus Christ, born of woman, and through the Holy Spirit, fountain of divine Charity, grant that each family on earth may become for each successive generation a true shrine of life and love.
Grant that your grace may guide the thoughts and actions of husbands and wives for the good of their families and of all the families in the world. Through the intercession of the Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that the Church may fruitfully carry out her worldwide mission in the family and through the family. Amen.
Prayer of His All Holiness for World Day of the Sick.O Mary, Immaculate Virgin, Woman of suffering and hope, be kind to every suffering person, obtain fullness of life for each one. Turn your maternal gaze especially upon those who are in extreme need, struck down by mortal illness.
Look upon the mothers who are mourning their children; look upon the grandparents who lack the resources to support their orphaned grandchildren. Embrace them all, keep them close to your heart. Our Lady of Lourdes, Queen of the whole world, Virgin Most Holy, pray for us!
Prayer to keep a true LentIs this a fast, to keep the larder lean clean from fat of veal or sheep?
Is it to quit the dish of flesh, yet still to fill the platter high with fish?
Is it to fast an hour, or ragged to go, or show a downcast look and sour?No this is a fast to dole thy sheaf of wheat and meat unto the hungry soul.
To show a heart grief rent; to starve they sin, not bin, and that's to keep they Lent.
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