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January 16th, 2005
Sunday of the Priests
“Blessed is the slave whom his master will find at work when he arrives.”
(John 8:34)
Gospel: 12, 42 – 48
Readings: 1 Timothy 4: 6 – 16 “Who then is the faithful and prudent manager?” He is the one who knows that the Master is coming undoubtedly. He is the one who also knows that his actions now will be questioned later by the Master.
The honor of the servant depends on the way he performs his duties, “Blessed is that slave whom his master will find at work when he arrives.” The prudent servant is the one who lives and acts according to the knowledge that his Master is coming so he changes his human relations and behavior daily.
The prudent servant is the one who keeps watch during the night so the coming of the Master won’t surprise him. Instead it will mean for him that the promise of the Lord will be done. We are drowning in the earthly materialism that covers us in a way that makes us forget what we can’t see and consequently eternity.
We are facing the danger of letting ourselves go into the flow of money, authority, power and desire. God is inviting us to fight against the theory of: being powerful is having authority. The Master who is absent now will come soon. The power or wealth won’t help us then.
This was the advice given by St. Paul to his disciple because the service asks for courage to train ourselves to have piety and perseverance to reach what God is expecting from us.
Last Week's Collection $ 1,964.44
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Mennonite Brethren Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday January 23, 2005 Sun. January 16th, 2005 Sunday of the Priests 9:30AM
Antonios & Frangie Jraige (Sarkis Kantarjian & Family)11:00AM
Antonios Khalil Abraham (Family)3:00PM
Souad Massad (Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. January 17th, 2005 St. Anthony’s Feast
6:00PM
For the Intentions of all Parishioners7:00PM
Talent Show & Reception at Church Hall.Tues. January 18th, 2005
5:45PM
St. Anthony’s Prayers.6:00PM
Antonios Daoud Nohra (Boula & Theresa Raheb)
Wed. January 19th, 2005 5:00PM
Mother Mary’s Prayers6:00PM
Sarkis Jabbour (Sam & Laura Tannous)
Thu. January 20th, 2005
5:30PM
Blessed Sacrament Adoration.6:00PM
Souls in Purgatory (Georgina Martinho)Fri. January 21st, 2005 5:30PM
St. Charbel’s Prayers6:00PM
Special Intention (Donated)5:30PM
First Communion Practice.Sun. January 23rd, 2005 Sunday of the Righteous & Just
9:30AM
Youssef Jraige & Deceased Family Members (Sadie Jraige)11:00AM
Michael Gebriel (Family)
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday January 16, 2005 Welcome Rev. Father Michel Rouhana
Fr. Elie will be away starting Tuesday, January 18th, 2005 until January 28th, 2005. Rev. Father Michel Rouhana will be celebrating the Masses. We thank Fr. Rouhana and we welcome him into our Parish, and we wish Fr. Elie a restful and joyful trip.
Congratulations:
Congratulations to all those named after St. Anthony: Antoine, Tony, Anthony, Antonios, Antoinette, Tonia… May God bless you all through the intercession of St. Anthony our Patron Saint.
St. Anthony’s Feast:
We ask all the ladies to bring sweets for St. Anthony’s Feast Reception. Thank you in advance for your help. God bless you all with your families.
Congratulations to the Antonin Order:
Congratulations to the Antonin Order on the Renewal of their vows for the occasion of St. Anthony’s Feast. May God bless them and give them the wisdom and strength to continue their mission following the footsteps of St. Anthony the Father of Monastic Life.
Bingo Sessions:
Monday, January 17th, 2005 @ 12:30 & 6:30PM. Thank you for your support.
Congratulations to 1st Degree Knights of Columbus:Congratulations to: Gaby Massad, Anthony Jraige, Joey Jraige, Joseph Daher, George Harb, Dany Tannous, Adel Khoury, Paul George, Alec Gebriel, Michel Nouhra, Joe Saad & Joe Youssef who were welcomed as 1st Degree Knights of Columbus of St. Anthony’s Parish. They will receive their 2nd Degree at St. Michael’s on Sunday, January 16th, 2005 at 1:00PM.
First Communion Practice:
The Practice for First Communion will start Friday, January 21st, 2005, 5:30 to 7:00PM with Mrs. Jihane Mouawad. Please bring your books “Called to His Supper”.
Our Deepest Sympathies:
Our deepest sympathies to the Massad Family for the loss of Souad Massad who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 48 on Friday, January 7, 2005. The Memorial Mass for the rest of her soul will take place today in St. Anthony’s Parish at 3:00PM. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives in Lebanon & Canada.
Also our heartfelt sympathies go out to the Francis Family for the loss of Eid Naif Francis who passed away in Ottawa on Friday, January 7th, 2005 at the age of 74. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
Cardinal Carter News:
Leamington Cougar Basketball invites all interested grades 4, 5 and 6 boys and girls to participate in and 8 week fun basketball house program! The program will run Thursday evenings, 6:30 – 8:00PM, beginning January 13th, ending March 3rd. Cost is $ 20.00, which includes instruction, games and a T-Shirt. Registration will be January 20th, 2005. Call Ken or Geralyn at 733-4558 with any questions. We hope to see you on the floor.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity:
“All things are yours… you belong to Christ… and Christ, the unique foundation, belongs to God.” (1 Corinthians 3:1 – 23), Cine worship together in the Unity of the Spirit, Sunday January 23rd, 2005 at 7:00PM, at St. Aidan’s, 5145 Wyandotte St. East.
Kindergarten Registrations:
Junior Kindergarten Registrations for École St. Michel, Leamington are now being accepted. If you would like your child to receive a French Language education, please contact the principal at 326-6125.
All English speaking families are invited to register their children and are eligible for this education. Parents should bring the child’s proof of age, Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, Immunization Record, Health Card and Tax roll number.
Both, the Junior Kindergarten and the Senior Kindergarten Programmes at École St. Michel are Full Day / Everyday programmes. Bussing is provided.
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