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Sunday October 2nd, 2005
Third Sunday after the Holy Cross
Gospel: Matthew 24: 23- 31
Readings: Philippians 3:17, 14:1 Answering the disciples' question concerning the second coming. About the time, Jesus said truthfully: "No one knows it." Jesus transforms the question of "When is the coming?" to "How do we prepare for this coming?"
He focused on being alert: stay awake because you don't know. The question asked about the second coming means to us more than it does for other people. The parable of the fig tree teaches us to how to read the signs of times.
Our experience in reading these signs give the knowledge that death is inevitable and it's common for all people including us who might be taken by surprise.
This experiment sets us in the motion to be always ready to meet the Lord. The picture of the ark of Noah painted by Jesus invites us to ask these important questions: what are waiting for?
How do we live our lives in a monotonous constant way? Do we still believe that our salvation is linked to the Holy Cross of Jesus?
Collection Last Week's Collection: $ 1,637.80
Total Donation for Future Investment: $ 58,700.00Please Remember St. Anthony's Church In Your Will.
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Family FGT Church
Masses & Celebrations During This Week Third Sunday after the Holy Cross, Rosary Sunday
Sun. Oct. 2nd , 2005
9:30AM: Assaad Eid & Wife (Hanna Eid & Family)
11:00AM: Antonios & Frangie Jraige (Family)
5:00PM: Rosary Prayers
Mon. Oct. 3rd, 2005
5:00PM: St. Anne's Prayers.
5:30PM: Sts. Sarkis & Bakhos Novena.
6:00PM: Souls in Purgatory (Maria Santos)
Tue. Oct. 4th, 2005 5:00PM: St. Anthony's Prayers.
5:30PM: Sts. Sarkis & Bakhos Novena.
6:00PM: Claude Obeid (Antoune Obeid & Family)
Wed. Oct. 5th, 2005
5:30PM: Sts. Sarkis & Bakhos Novena.6:00PM: Sarkis Boula Boutros (Boula & Alice Boutros)
Thu. Oct. 6th, 2005 Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day
9:00AM: Mother Mary Prayers.
10:00AM: St. Charbel's Prayers.
10:30AM: Sacred Heart Prayers.
11:00AM: Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour.
12:00PM: Blessing & Conclusion.
5:30PM: Sts. Sarkis & Bakhos Novena.
6:00PM: Wajih Nohra (Mr. Paul Simon)
Fri. Oct. 7th, 2005
The Feast of Sts. Sarkis & Bakhos6:00PM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners.
Outdoor Procession.
Sunday October 9th, 2005
Fourth Sunday after the Holy Cross9:30AM: Sarkis Nohra Daoud (Family)
11:00AM: Nohra Youssef (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
1:00PM: Baptism: Jonathan Semaan.
Comunity News & Events During This Week Welcome Back:
We would like to welcome back to his Parish, Rev. Father Elie Zouein, who will arrive on October 7th, 2005. May God bless him and give him the strength and health.
Sunday of the Holy Rosary:
Sunday, October 2nd, we celebrate Sunday of the Rosary. The Rosary prayers will take place today, Sunday at 5:00PM. All are welcome to attend and pray asking the Virgin Mother to intercede for us before her Son, our Savior.
Sts. Sarkis & Bakhos:
We celebrate the Feast of Sts. Sarkis & Bakhos on October 7th. The Novena Prayers will take place every evening at 5:30PM, before the evening Mass, starting October 3rd. All are welcome to attend.
Marriage Preparation Courses:
The next Marriage Preparation Classes will be held in St. Michael's Church on October 20, 21 & 22, 2005:
Thursday & Friday: 7 - 10:00PM, Saturday: 12 - 6:00PM. Couples planning marriage in 2006 should fill out a registration form available at St. Michael's Church or in St. Anthony's Church Office. Cost is $ 75.00 per couple.
Bingo:
Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Session which will be held on Wednesday, October 5th, 2005 at 1:00PM. Thank you for your support.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Gladys Tannous at 326-7642.
Knights of Columbus News:
Executive Meeting: Tuesday October 4th, 2005 at 7:00PM in the Church Hall.
1st Degree: October 23rd, 2005 in Kingsville.
2nd Degree: November 6th, 2005 in Harrow.
3rd Degree: November 27th, 2005 in Leamington.
Life Chain Canada October 2nd, 2005 from 2:00 to 3:00PM, corner of Talbot and Erie. Please join us in making a visual solidarity statement that abortion is grievously wrong and that the Church Christ founded is opposed to the unmerciful killing of pre-born children.
Local K o C Councils, St. Anthony and St. Michael will be positioned at Leamington downtown four corners from 2:00 to 3:00PM.
Hurricane Katrina Relief Donations: The KOC Ontario Charities Foundation have donated $ 10,000.00 and the KOC Supreme Council has pledged a minimum of $ 2.5 Million in financial assistance to Catholic Charities and to rebuild the estimated 130 Catholic school destroyed, or seriously damaged by the storm. They are asking individuals who would like to send donations and receive tax receipts, please send cheques to: Knights of Columbus, Canada Charities Inc. Gift Processing Center, P. O. Box 7252 Station A, Toronto, ON, M5W1X9, or drop donation at the Church Office.
Annual Members Night Dinner at 7:00PM, Harrow Council, October 15, Kingsville Council November 5th, Amherstburg Council November 12, please contact Grand Knight Bechara Daher for a ticket.
Congratulations to Lucas Joseph Penner & Luke James Najm who received the Sacraments of Baptism & Confirmation on Saturday & Sunday, September 24 & 25, 2005 in St. Anthony's Parish. May God bless them both with their families.
Joumana Moudawar for the first time in Canada on October 9th, 2005 in St. Peter's Church, 166 Tecumseh Rd. West. Call 973-7240 for reservations. Tickets ($ 20.00 & 15.00) are available at St. Anthony's Parish Office, 322-2282.
Our Lady of the Rosary, October 2nd
This feast was established by St. Pius V to commemorate the victory of the Christian naval fleet, commanded by Don Juan of Austria, against the Turks at Lepanto on October 7, 1571.Don Juan attributed the great victory to the intercession of the Blessed Mother, which was invoked by the praying of the Rosary.
The Rosary was revealed to St. Dominic by the Blessed Mother about the beginning of the Thirteenth century.
The recitation of the Rosary helps the individual to meditate on the mysteries of the Lord's life as seen through the eyes of her who was closest to the Lord.
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