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Sunday, March 27h, 2005

Easter Sunday

"Jesus Christ is Risen Today! He is risen indeed."

Gospel: Matthew, 28: 1 - 10

Readings: 1 Corinthians, 15: 12 - 26

The angel is a sign of God's intervention. He rolled back the stone. His appearance was like lightning which brightens and hits. It hit the guards who became almost dead. He enlightened Mary Magdalene and the other Mary. The angel unveiled to them the news about the Resurrection and sent them to proclaim it. Jesus' Resurrection is an incident from the past but its effects are still present in our world today. It is given to all people. Those who don't believe see nothing in it but stupidity. They become dead before it. For us, it is a sign of trust in the Lord who doesn't leave those who fear him mystified or perplexed. Before experiencing the Resurrection, the two women went to the tomb. The angel appeared to them saying: "I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here." They went to the place where Jesus was buried after being crucified. They considered the word of the Cross as final. The divine intervention transformed them. They conquered their fear and ran to share the good news with the others.

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Masses & Celebrations during the week ending: April 3, 2005

Sun. March 27th, 2005 Easter Sunday 6:00PM Children's Easter Mass (Saturday) 12:00Midnight For the Intentions of All Parishioners. 11:00AM For the Intentions of All Parishioners. Mon. March 28th, 2005 Easter Monday 6:00PM Tom Badaoui (Frozine Sleiman) Tues. March 29th, 2005 5:30PM St. Joseph's Prayers 6:00PM Youssef Aziz & Wife & Deceased Family Members (Family) Wed. March 30th , 2005 4:45PM Mother Mary's Prayers. 5:45PM St. Joseph's Prayers. 6:00PM Boula Mikhail & Deceased Family Members (Family) Thu. March 31st, 2005 5:30PM St. Joseph's Prayers. 6:00PM Youssef Nohra & Wife Shamma & Deceased Family Members (Family) Fri. April 1st, 2005 5:30PM St. Charbel's Prayers. 6:00PM Sarkis Wakim & Wife Badiha (Max Abraham) Sat. April 2nd , 2005 1:00PM Wedding: Peter Najem & Angele Nehme Sun. April 3rd, 2005 First Sunday after the Resurrection 9:30AM Souad Massad (Mario Ingratti & Family) 11:00AM Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Larry Jacobs & Family) 12:30PM Baptism: Elias Kenneth Jraige

Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday April 3 2005

Dear Friends and Parishioners, Christ is Risen, He is risen indeed! I would like to extend my warmest wishes for the Easter Season. Our Lord Jesus is the reason for our joy. He is the light of our lives. He is risen to make us worthy to be called children of God. Let us proclaim the Good News to all. Let us be the light that shines and brings joy to others. Let us bring our hearts to the fountain, the way, the truth and the life. Happy Easter. Father Elie Zouein, P.P. Thanks: Our most sincere thanks to all those who donated so generously and helped selflessly for the Easter Season preparation and all the volunteers who helped in any way possible to make this season a Holy one. We also would like to thank the Ladies Auxiliary, the ladies who helped decorating the Palm Sunday Candles and St. Anthony's Youth Group for preparing and organizing the children Easter Party and the Adoration Hour for Holy Thursday. Thank you all for a job well done. May God bless you all and keep you safe with your families. Banns: Third Banns Between: Peter Najem & Angele Nehme. Time Change: Please set your clock one hour forward next Sunday, April 3rd, 2005. Easter Monday: The Office will be closed on Easter Monday, March 28th, 2005. Have a safe Holiday. Memory Masses: We received the Masses in memory of Jamie Sarkis. Thank you for your generosity. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives. 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. Easter Party: St. Peter's Church invites you to a party celebrating the Feast of Easter. Featuring Soumaya Aziz at St. Peter's Church Hall, 166 Tecumseh Rd. West, on Saturday, April 2nd, 2005. Doors open at 7:00PM. Dinner at 8:00PM. For more information: (519) 973-7240 or (519) 791-4303. Ticket Price: $ 40.00, under 12 $ 25.00. All are welcome to celebrate Easter with us. St. Vincent de Paul Camp: St. Vincent de Paul Camp is looking for Summer Staff. Send your resume to: 80 King St. East, Chatham, ON N7M 3M8. Fax (519)354-0859 The Feast of Divine Mercy: The Feast of Divine Mercy will be celebrated Sunday, April 3rd, 2005 at Assumption Church (University at Huron Church Rd.) Bishop Anthony Daniels will be the main celebrant at this Eucharistic Celebration beginning at 3:00PM, with recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will take place prior to Mass. All are welcome. Cardinal Carter News: Cardinal Cater will be hosting its first Spring Basketball League for Grades 4 - 8. This league is open to both boys and girls in Grades 4 through 8, and will take place for six consecutive Thursday evenings in the Spring (March 31 - May 5), from 5:30 to 6:45PM. Players who are in grade 4 or 5, 7:00 to 8:15PM, Players who are in grades 6,7 or 8. The cost is $20.00 per player for the spring league. Registration will occur at 4:30PM on the first night of the league. For more info, please contact Colin Lesperance at 322-2804. Vincentian Retreat: April 1 - 3, 2005. Facilitator: Fr. Tom Blondin. Fee $ 125.00 per person, $ 240.00 per couple at Holy Family Retreat House, 121 Victoria St. R. R. # 2, Harrow, ON. Phone (519)738-6136. All are welcome. Men's Retreat: April 8 - 10, 2005. Facilitator: Fr. John Comiskey. Fee $ 125.00 per person at Holy Family Retreat House, 121 Victoria St. R. R. # 1, Harrow, ON. Phone (519) 738-6136. Resurrection Prayer O Lord Jesus Christ, You are the true God. You are the light of the world. You are our Lord and our God. You were nailed to the Cross, and through Your pierced side, we have all been healed. You descended into hades, and shattered its bonds. You raised those who were long dead, granting life to them. You embittered Hades. You were raised from the dead in order to grant salvation to all; to scatter your enemies; and for those who hate You, to fell from before Your face. You were raised in order to raise with yourself the whole world, each and everyone. Amen.

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