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Sunday, March 13th, 2005
Sunday of the Blind Man
“Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me. My Teacher, let me see again.”
(Mark 10:509)
Gospel: Mark, 10: 46 – 52
Readings: 2 Corinthians, 10: 1 – 7 Healing the blind is one of the signs of the close coming of the Kingdom according to Isaiah.
Jesus reminded them of that in the Synagogue in Nazareth, and when he sent to John the Baptist an answer with the disciples. This miracle is very important and significant in Mark’s Gospel because it comes after the sons of Zebedee, who couldn’t see the Messiah, ask for a special place for themselves in heaven.
On the way to Jerusalem, everyone recognizes his blindness toward Jesus’ secret. They sternly ordered the blind man to be quiet, fearing that his cry would stop or delay their arrival to Jerusalem.
Jesus stopped and called him in the same way he calls everyone to walk with him on the path of salvation. Jesus asks them constantly, “What do you want me to do for you?”
For this reason, Jesus tried many times to deliver them from the temptation of victory and authority that control their senses. He guided them to enter in the sacrament of salvation. Jesus invites us to walk with him.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week ending: March 20th Sun. March 13th, 2005
Sunday of the Blind Man9:30AM
Antonios & Frangie Jraige (Sarkis Kantarjian & Family)11:00AM
Melhem Sleiman (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)6:00PM
Meditation Hour Before the Crucifix.
Mon. March 14th, 2005
5:30PM
St. Joseph’s Prayers.6:00PM
Louie Elias(Mr. & Mrs. Alex Jabbour)Tues. March 15th, 2005 5:30PM
St. Joseph’s Prayers.6:00PM
Youssef Nakhle Sleiman (Betty Sleiman Brgan)
Wed. March 16th, 2005 4:45PM
Mother Mary’s Prayers5:45PM
St. Joseph’s Prayers.6:00PM
Youssef Estephan Boutros & Wife & Deceased Children & Grandchildren
(Marie Youssef)
Thu. March 17th, 2005
5:00PM
Blessed Sacrament Prayers.5:30PM
St. Joseph’s Prayers.6:00PM
Souls in Purgatory (Georgina Martinho)Fri. March 18th, 2005 St. Joseph’s Feast 5:00PM
Stations of the Cross6:00PM
Solemn Mass for the Intentions of All Parishioners.
Sat. March 19th, 2005
1:00PM
Holy Cross Procession from Salvation Army to St. Anthony’s Parish. Police will be securing the Procession.2:30PM – 5:30PM
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt & Party @Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
Sun. March 20th, 2005
Palm Sunday
9:00AM
For the Intentions of All Parishioners11:00AM
For the Intentions of All Parishioners6:00PM
Salat Elhash
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday March 20th, 2005 Palm Sunday Celebrations:
Next Sunday is Palm Sunday. The Masses will be celebrated at 9:00 & 11:00AM for the intentions of all parishioners.
An outdoor procession will take place at both Masses if the weather permits.
St. Joseph’s Feast:
We will celebrate St. Joseph’s Feast on Friday, March 18th, 2005 with a solemn Mass for the intentions of all Parishioners at 6:00PM. All are welcome.
Trip to Wheels Inn:
The Bus will leave St. Anthony’s Parish at 9:00AM and will return at 5:00PM.
Carrying the Cross 2005:
To bear witness to our unity as Christians who follow Jesus, we will carry the Cross in a procession from Salvation Army, 88 Setterington St. to St. Anthony’s Parish through Lutsch St.
The Procession will start at 1:00PM on Saturday, March 19, 2005 from the Salvation Army.
All are welcome. The Cross will remain in our Parish for Palm Sunday Celebration.
Bingo Sessions:
Thursday, March 17th, 2005 at 12:30 & 6:30PM.
Children’s Easter Party:
St. Anthony’s Parish will celebrate the 4th Annual Children East Party on Saturday, March 19th, 2005 from 1:00 to 5:30PM. Kids from J. K. to Grade 8 are all invited to join in the fun. After the Easter Play presentation, all the children will be transferred to Colasanti’s for a fun afternoon:
Egg Hunt, Games and much more. The parents will pick up their children at 5:30PM from Colasanti’s. Please sign up your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
Knights of Columbus First Degree:
All those interested in joining the Knights of Columbus, a First Degree Initiation will take place today, Sunday March 13th, 2005.
We will gather in St. Anthony’s Parish at 12:30PM and then everyone will go to the Knights of Columbus Hall in Kingsville. God bless you all.
The Living Stations of the Cross is a pure reflection on the suffering of Christ present in the world today. Presented by:
The Office of Campus Ministry at King’s University College, Saturday, March 19, 2005 at Elizabeth Labatt Hall, King’s University College, 266 Epworth Ave., London. For Further information, please call: (519) 963-1477.
Marriage Preparation Courses:All couples planning on getting married in St. Anthony’s Parish in the upcoming year have to attend a Marriage Preparation Course.
St. Michael’s Parish, 29 Elliott St. will provide a Spring Session on April 7, 8 & 9, 2005, Thursday and Friday, 7:00 to 10:00PM, Saturday, 11:00AM to 6:00PM.
Fee: $ 75.00 per couple. Call St. Michael’s Parish at 326-2643 to register.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is in dire need for used clothing:
All unwanted clothing can be dropped off in our local bin boxes. Also, we are in need of useable furniture and appliances.
For pick up of these items, please call the warehouse between 8AM and 4PM, Monday to Friday at 354 Chilver Rd., Windsor. Thank you all for your help and support.
St, Joseph, March 19, Husband of Mary St. Joseph, husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus Christ, was a descendant of King David, according to the genealogy presented by the Gospel.
Betrothed to Mary, he decided to divorce her quietly when he found out she was with child, but an angel of the Lord told him to take her as his wife, since the child to be born was the “Holy One of God.” Joseph assisted at the birth of Jesus and became his support and guide through childhood.
In a dream he was told by an angel to flee from Bethlehem with the infant and his mother, lest Herod kill the child. He accompanied them to the temple where Jesus was presented to God. With Mary, they sought the boy Jesus when he was lost on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
In his work as a carpenter he shared the many hours of his trade with his young son. Joseph, a man of faith, a just man, was a worthy successor to the great patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
He followed the call of God through the mysterious circumstances that surrounded the coming of Jesus. God entrusted this silent, humble man with the unique privilege of raising his only Son as a growing child.
A saint close to God, he is honoured as the patron of the family and the Universal Church.
Remember us, St. Joseph, and pray for us to your foster child. Guard and protect the Church on earth, till its time is fulfilled.
Prayer to St. JosephRemember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession was left unassisted.
Full of confidence in your power, I fly unto you, and beg your protection.
Despise not, O foster father of the Redeemer, my humble supplication, but in your bounty, hear and answer me.
Amen.
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