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Sunday, February 27th, 2005
Sunday of the Prodigal Son
“This brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.”
(Luke15: 32)
Gospel: Luke, 15: 11 – 32
Readings: 2 Corinthians, 13: 5 – 13 Some might think that today’s Gospel is the centre of St. Luke’s Gospel, preceded by the lost sheep and the lost penny. They are normal situations that could happen to everyone everyday.
The importance of the two parables comes from Jesus’ educational opinion. “I say to you: the angels will rejoice when a sinner repents.” This explanation gives the three parables great significance because it explains the value of the sinner in God’s eyes.
Jesus continues to show “The Forgiving Father” before the tax collectors and the sinners. That father doesn’t deny his son’s right of a private life.
Once the son starts to spend wildly, he wears the form of the sinner who throws away all the values and follows the sin. After losing everything he gets a job equivalent to his financial situation. The son will decide to go back to give a meaning to his life.
The reality is different. The father doesn’t have time to hear his son. He is rejoicing because his son is back.
Last Week's Collection $ 4,033.99 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 Salvation Army
Masses & Celebrations during the week ending: March 6th Sun. February 27th, 2005
Sunday of the Prodigal Son9:30AM
Sadie Youssef Antonios Jraige (Mem. Mass) (Family)11:00AM
Youssef Peters & Grandson Louie Thomas (Paul & Adele Thomas)
Mon. February 28th, 2005
5:30PM
St. Anne’s Prayers.6:00PM
Georgette Elias (Mr. & Mrs. Sleiman Sleiman)Tues. March 1st, 2005 5:30PM
St. Joseph’s Prayers.6:00PM
Theresa Sleiman (Mr. & Mrs. Hanna Tannous)
Wed. March 2nd, 2005 5:00PM
Mother Mary’s Prayers6:00PM
Tannous Raheb (Mr. & Mrs. Trevor Jones)6:30PM
St. Joseph’s Prayers.
Thu. March 3rd, 2005 Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day
9:00AM
Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)10:00AM
St. Charbel’s Prayers.10:45AM
Sacred Heart / Meditation.11:00AM
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour.12:00PM
Blessing & Conclusion of the Day.5:30PM
St. Joseph’s Prayers.6:00PM
Wajih Nohra (Mr. Bakhos Najim)Fri. March 4th, 2005 5:30PM to 7:00PM
First Communion Practice.5:30PM
St. Joseph’s Prayers6:00PM
Cenira Sarkis (Boula & Theresa Raheb)6:30PM
Stations of the Cross
Sun. March 6th, 2005 Sunday of the Paralyzed Man
9:30AM
Assad Eid & Wife & Deceased Children (Hanna Eid & Family)11:00AM
Tannous Boudaher (1Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday March 6th, 2005 St. Joseph’s Prayers:
March is the month consecrated for prayers to St. Joseph. We pray together for the patron saint of the family every evening at 5:30PM. All are welcome.
St. Therese Movie:
The true story of Saint Therese of Lisieux is coming to Cineplex Theatre, Devonshire Mall, 3100 Howard Ave., Windsor, phone number (519) 967-0197. This film beautifully portrays the ordinary life and soul on St. Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower.
Easter Egg Hunt:
All the children J.K. to Grade 8 are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt day filled with loads of fun. Please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
Stations of the Cross:
Friday evening at 6:30PM.
First Communion Practice:
Friday, 5:30 to 7:00PM.
Our deepest sympathies:
Our deepest sympathies to the Jraige Family for the loss of Sadie Youssef Antonios Jraige who passed away in Venezuela at the age of 73. A Memorial Mass is held in St. Anthony’s Parish today at 9:30AM.
May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives in Venezuela, Lebanon & Canada.
Easter Play:
If you are interested in participating in the Easter Play, please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
2 Nights of Middle Eastern Music:
Haddad Entertainment proudly presents Super Star Tony Kiwan & Sawsan & Belly Dancer Sharihan
At Casino Windsor Promenade Ballroom, 377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor on Friday, March 11th, 2005 & Saturday, March 12th, 2005.
Doors open at 7:30PM. Tickets start at $ 65.00 Canadian (No Dinner), $ 95.00 (With Dinner) & VIP: Gold & Platinum.
For tickets & Reservations: Windsor: Elie: (519) 992-0192 & Karim: (519) 971-9075.
14th Anniversary Banquet:St. Charbel’s Parish proudly presents its 14th Anniversary Banquet on Saturday March 5th, 2005. Entertainment by: Emad Batayeh & Band. Lebanese Cuisine & Cash Bar. Tickets $ 40.00/Person.
Doors open at 6:30PM, Dinner at 7:30PM. All are welcome.
Congratulations:Congratulations to St. Anthony’s Knights of Columbus on their 3rd Degree Initiation which was held on Sunday, February 20th , 2005 at 1:00PM, at Knights of Columbus Hall, Tilbury.
May God bless them all: Antoine Boudaher, Joe Daher, Alec Gebriel, Tony Hadchiti, George Harb, Ricardo Kantati, Richard Keirouz, Jubran Massad, Joe Raffoul Joe Semaan & Joe Youssef.
Be a face in the fight against Cancer:
Join our team of volunteers. We need canvassers to go door to door in the Month of April to raise funds for cancer research and local community programs and services.
For more information, please call: Janet Shabsove, Canadian Cancer Society, Essex County Unit, (519)254-5116, Leamington, Judy at 326-6602. No answer, your call will be returned.
Coping after your relationship has ended:
Ten-Week program to help those who are separated or divorced to understand their emotions and begin the healing process.
Begins April 7, 2005, 6:45 – 9:45PM at John XXIII Centre, 2275 Wellesley St., Windsor.
For more info and to register, contact Sandra at 735-5152.
Windsor Essex Committee against Trafficking of Woman and Children presents:
The Theatre Parminou Performance: Lost in Traffic. Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 7:00PM, Windsor Downtown Mission Theatre, 664 Victoria Ave.
Tickets: $ 10.00 Adults; Students & Seniors $ 5.00 (Admission: 16 Years and older).
To order tickets call Nancy at 985-6418.
Memorable Experience in Solidarity with the poor:
Rice & Beans for many, steak & the trimmings for a few! Come and share our “Rich/Poor Meal” only $2.00. Sunday March 13th, 2005 Noon at St. Anne’s Parish Hall, Richmond St. (Across from Walkerville High School).
Speakers from Downtown Mission & Michael Hovey, Director of the Office for Catholic Social Teaching in Detroit.
To reserve tickets, please call Bob/Bonnie Drago at 972-5590 or St. Anne’s Office at 252-6509.
Prayer to St. Joseph O Blessed St. Joseph, tenderhearted father, faithful guardian of Jesus, chaste spouse of the Mother of God, I pray you to join with me in praising God the father through his divine Son who died on the Cross and rose again to give us sinners new life.
Through the holy name of Jesus, pray that we obtain from the eternal Father the favor we ask for (state intention). We have been unfaithful to the unfailing love of God the Father; beg of Jesus mercy for us his brothers and sisters.
Amen.
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