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January 9th, 2005
First Sunday after the Epiphany
"Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! I myself have seen and testified that this is the Son of God."
(John 14:27)
Gospel: John 1, 29 – 34
Readings: Galatians 1:11 – 17 John bore witness to Jesus. “ Here is the Lamb of God,” “I myself have seen and have testified that this the Son of God.” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.” Based on this testimony, the story of two disciples who followed Jesus came about. It is the first station of their journey.
It is very important to start from tradition and the inherited faith. The parents, the Church, the school… they were all like John. They guided us to Jesus, the Messiah. Faith comes from listening. Jesus asked them: what are you looking for? They answered: where are you staying? They remained with him that day. Facing Jesus is the second station of their journey.
What is more important is to live an experience with Jesus. Experiencing Jesus does not necessarily mean witnessing a miracle. It is the experience of joy and true salvation by letting Jesus interfere in our in our lives.
One of the two found his brother and said to him, “We have found the Messiah. He brought him to Jesus.” He entered a direct relationship with Jesus by calling him by his name.
The most important station of them all is the importance of not keeping Jesus to ourselves. We ought to be like John the Baptist. We must carry the Good News to others.
Today’s Gospel is an invitation to reflect on the stations of our faith journey and make these stations work to preach the news about the kingdom on earth.
Last Week's Collection $ 3,043.00
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Mersea United Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday January 16, 2005 Sun. January 9th, 2005
First Sunday after the Epiphany of the Lord.
9:30AM
All the Victims from Natural Disasters.11:00AM
Sarkis Saad (Mem. Mass) (Family)3:00PM
Knights of Columbus 1st Degree Installation @ St. Anthony’s Parish.
Mon. January 10th, 2005
5:30PM
St. Anne’s Prayers5:45PM
St. Anthony’s Prayers6:00PM
Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub ( Family)Tues. January 11th, 2005 5:45PM
St. Anthony’s Novena.
6:00PM
Jamil Salman (Kamle Salman)
Wed. January 12th, 2005 4:45PM
Mother Mary’s Prayers5:45PM
St. Anthony’s Novena6:00PM
Sarkis Boula Boutros (Boula & Alice Boutros)
Thu. January13th, 2005
5:15PM
St. Anthony’s Novena5:45PM
Blessed Sacrament Adoration.6:00PM
Elias Obeid (Mr. Paul Simon)
Fri. January 14th, 2005 5:15PM
St. Charbel’s Prayers5:45PM
St. Anthony’s Novena.6:00PM
Daoud Makhlouf & Deceased Family Members (Family)
Sun. January 16th, 2005Second Sunday after the Epiphany of the Lord
9:30AM
Antonios & Frangie Jraige (Sarkis Kantarjian & Family)11:00AM
Antonios Khalil Abraham (Family)Sun. January 9th, 2005 9:30AM
All the victims from natural disasters11:00AM
Youssef Jraige & Deceased Family Members (Sadie Jraige)3:00PM
Knights of Columbus 1st Degree Installation at St. Anthony’s Parish.
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday January 16, 2005 Thank You:
Once again we would like to express our most sincere thanks to you all who helped in any way during the Holiday season. God bless you with your families.
Novena Prayers:
St. Anthony’s Novena Prayers will continue every evening. All are welcome to attend and pray for our patron saint.
Bingo Sessions:
Monday, January 17th, 2005 @ 12:30 & 6:30PM. Thank you for your support.
Ordainment:
Charbel Bousamra, will be ordained to the Sub Deaconate. We wish him all the best on his way to the priesthood.
Calendars:St. Joseph’s Calendars are available at the Church entrance. Thank you in advance for your support.
Sunday Masses Choir:
All the children interested in being in the choir for Sunday Masses to play the organ or to sing, please call Mr. Joe Yammine at 324-9554. Thank you.
Talent Show:
All the children, grade 1 to 8 who are interested in being in St. Anthony’s Talent Show, please sign up your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
Congratulations:
To 1st Degree Knights of Columbus, Congratulations
Congratulations to all those of St. Anthony’s Parish who were welcomed into the Knights of Columbus St. Anthony’s Parish Division.
If you are interested in joining, you will have the chance on Sunday, January 9th, 2005 at 3:00PM @ St. Anthony’s Parish. All men 18 years of age and up are welcome to join the Knights of Columbus.
Memory Masses:
We received the Masses in Memory of Bakhos Jacobs. Thank you for your generosity. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation to his family and relatives.
Sympathies:
Our Deepest sympathies to the Saad Family for the loss of Sarkis Saad who passed away in Venezuela at the age of 64 on Wednesday, January 5th, 2005.
The Memorial Mass is held today at 11:00AM in St. Anthony’s Parish. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives in Canada and Venezuela.
Also our heartfelt sympathies go out to the Sleiman family for the loss of Almaza Sleiman who passed away in Lebanon on December 29th, 2004 at the age of 60.
The Memorial Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated today, Sunday January 9th, 2004 @ 12:00PM at St. Charbel’s Parish, Oldcastle. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives.
I’d Say yes to God, if I knew what you wanted:
Nancy C. Reeves will be giving a weekend retreat in Paris, Ontario. Explore your personal relationship with God by learning to listen, clarify and respond more fully to God’s invitations and guidance in your life.
This event will take place on January 14, 2005 at 6:00Pm (With Dinner) to Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 4:30PM at Five Oaks Retreat and Conference Centre, 2 Bethel Road, Paris, Ontario, Phone # (519) 442-3212. Cost $ 270.00
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Prayer We pray, Lord that you be our helper and protector. Deliver those of us in distress; raise up the fallen, turn your face to the needy. Heal the sick, bring back the erring, feed the hungry and ransom our prisoners.
Help the weak to their feet, comfort the faint-hearted. Let all nations know you are God alone, and Jesus Christ is your Son.
Show them that we too are your people and the sheep of your flock.
Alone with none but thee, my God I journey on my way: what need I fear, when thou art near.May we come not troubled by fear, not clinging to this world, not turning from your welcome, but drawn to our life in heaven, blessed and everlasting in Jesus Christ.
St. Gregory Nazianzen.
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