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January 30th, 2005
Sunday of the Faithful Departed
“If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.”
Luke 16:31)
Gospel: Luke 16: 19 – 31
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5: 1 – 11 Today’s Gospel describes the life of Lazarus who was a poor man. This Gospel is a proof of God’s kept promises, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
This Gospel is an example of God’s love for the poor. God chose the poor to share his glory with. The Gospel does not mention the bad habits of the rich but it mentions that he did not listen to Moses and the prophets.
He did not know how to live the present without ignoring the eternal life. The only sin that the rich man committed was not sharing his wealth with the poor and the needy. The wealthy man did not abuse or humiliate Lazarus but at the same time, he did not do anything to help ease his pain or hunger.
A Christian is not a person who doesn’t do evil but someone who does good deeds. The conclusion of the text is a declaration that the living has “Moses and the prophets.”
This will confirm the seriousness of the divine inspiration through the scriptures. People don’t have to wait for miracles to believe and repent.
The announcement is in our midst. We hear it on our paths of human life. It warns us to love God and our neighbors as ourselves.
As we remember the faithful departed, the Church reminds us through the letter to the Thessalonians that death comes suddenly without a warning. We have to be prepared by hearing the word of God and living by it.
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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: Week Ending Sunday February 06, 2005 Sun. January 30th, 2005
Sunday of the Faithful Departed
9:30AM
Zouein & Abi Nakhoul Deceased Family Members (Family)11:00AM
Wajih Nohra (6 Mths. Mem. Mass) (Family)12:00PM
Baptism: Tiana Marie Jraiche.
Mon. January 31st, 2005
5:30PM
St. Anne’s Prayers6:00PM
Antonio Polaco Murracas (Maria Carmo)Tues. February 1st, 2005
5:30PM
St. Anthony’s Prayers.6:00PM
Alice Saad (Maurice & Debbie Jacobs)
Wed. February 2nd, 2005 5:00PM
Mother Mary’s Prayers6:00PM
Marie Boutros (Mr. & Mrs. Tony Najm)
Thu. February 3rd, 2005 Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day.
9:00AM
Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)10:00AM
St. Charbel’s Prayers.10:45AM
Sacred Heart Prayers /Meditation11:00AM
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour12:00PM
Blessing & Conclusion of the Day.6:00PM
Khalil Raffoul (Youssef Boutros Obeid)Fri. February 4th, 2005 5:30PM
First Communion Practice.6:00PM
Elias Obeid (George Tannous)
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)
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday February 06, 2005 Presentation of our Lord:
On Wednesday, February 2nd, 2005 we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.
Blessing of the Candles will take place during the evening Mass at 6:00PM.
All are welcome to attend.
Parish Council Meeting:
Finance & Pastoral Committees Meeting, today, Sunday at 6:00PM.
Congratulations:
Congratulations to 2nd Degree Knights of Columbus: Congratulations to: Antoine Baeini, Joseph Boutros, Richard Keirouz, Joe Semaan, Joe Raffoul, Dany Tannous, Antoine Boudaher, Michel Nouhra, Joseph Daher, Tony Hadchiti, Alec Gebriel, Joe Youssef, George Harb, Jubran Massaad & Ricardo Kantati who were welcomed as 2nd Degree Knights of Columbus of St. Anthony’s.
They will receive their 3rd Degree on February 20th, 2005 at Knights of Columbus Hall in Tilbury.
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:
Tuesday, February 1st, 2005 at 12:30PM
World Youth Day:
World Youth Day Pilgrims at Most Precious Blood Church are attempting to raise funds fro their trip to Cologne Germany in 2005 by a gigantic Italian Charm sale, on Saturday March 5, 2005 from 1 to 8 PM at Most Precious Blood Church, 1947 Meldrum, Windsor. All profits to World Youth Day Pilgrims from Most Precious Blood Church.
Retrouvaille:
If your marriage has become troubled or stressed, unloving or uncaring, or if your relationship has grown cold and distant, if you are thinking of separation or divorce, or if you are separated or divorced, but you want to try again, the Retrouvaille Program can help you.
Learn from couples who had little hope for the survival of their own marriages and now enjoy ad healthy loving relationship because of the skills they acquired and support they received through Retrouvaille. The next program begins February 11th, 2005 Phone 1-866-332-7659 for more information.
Training Sessions:
Called, Gifted & Sent Training Sessions will take place on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at St. Ursula Parish, Chatham, 205 Tweedsmuir Ave. West. This is a training session for New CGS Coordinators/Team Members and Clergy and Lay Ministers. RSVP by February 17, 2005 to Teresa Gendron at (519)433-0658 ext. 232 or (800)303-3209.
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.
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.
The Presentation of Jesus, February 2nd Forty days after his birth, Jesus was presented in the temple by Mary and Joseph to fulfill Jewish Law. There he was recognized by Simeon and Anna, who were waiting form the coming Messiah.
Simeon was just and pious, and awaited the consolation of Israel. It was revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not experience death until he had seen the Anointed of the Lord.
He came to the Temple, now, inspired by the Spirit; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform for him the customary ritual of the law, he took him in his arms and blessed God in these words:
Now, Master, you can dismiss your servant in peace; you have fulfilled your word. For my eyes have witnessed your saving deed displayed for all the people to see: a revealing light to the Gentiles, the glory of the people of Israel.
This feast, celebrated by the Christian Churches of East and West at an early date, has also been called “Candlemas Day” because candles are blessed and lighted this day on which Simeon called Jesus “A Light to the Gentiles.”Prayer of St. Francis de Sales Go courageously to do whatever you are called to do. Go simply, go simply. If you have any fears, say to your soul, “The Lord will provide for us.”
If your weakness troubles you, cast yourself on God, and trust in him. The apostles were mostly unlearned fishermen, but God gave them learning enough for the work they had to do. Trust in him, depend on his providence; fear NOTHING.
The Lord is with you.
He will protect you from all evil and He will give you the strength to LOVE as he loves. So FEAR NOTHING.
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