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Sunday April 2nd, 2006
Sunday of the Blind Man
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:
Sunday of Blind Man
أحد الأعمى
Sun. April 2nd, 2006
Ø 9:30AM: Sarkis Nohra Daoud & Deceased Brothers & Sister-in-law Shamma
(Boula & Theresa Raheb)
Ø 11:00AM: Boula Laba (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
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Mon. April 3rd, 2006
Ø 10:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Ø 5:30PM: St. Anne’s Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: His All Holiness Pope John Paul II
Tue. April 4th, 2006
Ø 5:30PM: St. Anthony’s Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Youssef Antonios Boutros & Wife Alia & Deceased children & Grandchildren (Max Abraham)
Wed. April 5th, 2006
Ø 5:00PM: Mother Mary’s Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Nakhle & Alma Sleiman (Betty Sleiman Bergan)
Thu. April 6th, 2006
Ø 5:30PM: St. Charbel’s Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Bakhos Jacobs (Mr. Max Abrahahm)
Fri. April 7th, 2006
Ø 5:30PM: Scared Heart Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Antonios Sarkis Youssef & Parents & Deceased Family Members
(Marzouka Youssef)
Ø 6:30PM: Stations of the Cross.
Saturday, April 8th, 2006
Lazarus Saturdayسبت لعازر
Ø 1:00PM: Holy Cross Procession.
Ø 2:00PM: Lazarus Saturday Play.
Ø 2:30PM: Children’s Easter Egg Hunt and Party.
Sun, April 9th, 2006
Palm Sunday
أحد الشعانين
Ø 9:00AM: For the intentions of all Parishioners.
Ø 11:00AM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners.
Ø 6:00PM: Salat Elhashصلاة الحاش.
Community News & Events During This Week
Ø Easter Season: If you are interested in participating in the Masses during the Easter Season, please sign up your name on the sheet at the Church entrance.
Ø Procession of the Holy Cross: Everyone is invited to join the Holy Cross Procession which will take place Saturday April 8th, 2006 starting at 1:00PM from the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. East. Followed by the Easter Egg Hunt and Lazarus Saturday Play. A shuttle bus will be available from St. Anthony’s Parish starting at 12:30PM. All are welcome. Join us for this day of prayer and fun for the children.
Ø Knights of Columbus Bursary: Please see the bulletin insert for more details about this chance of a post secondary education. Good Luck!
Ø Marriage Preparation Course: All couples planning on getting married in St. Anthony’s Parish during 2006, have to complete a marriage preparation course. The first available date is: Saturday April 8th, 2006 and will take place at John XXIII Centre in Windsor. Please call: 254-2090 for more information.
Ø NAM Convention: The NAM Convention, Chicago, July 5 – 9, 2006 is open for persons aged 14 and up. The Patriarch of Lebanon Cardinal Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir will be present at the Convention. For more information, please check the website: nam2006chicago.com.
Ø Easter Egg Hunt: St. Anthony’s Parish is having an Easter Egg Hunt for all the Children J. K. to grade 8 on Saturday April 8th, 2006 starting at 1:00PM. Please sign up your names on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance.
Ø Bingo Session: Monday April 3rd, 2006 at 1:00PM.
Ø Dance: April 7th, 2006 from 7:30 to 11:00PM grade 5 to 8.
Ø First Communion: Friday, 5:00 to 6:30PM.
Ø Easter Play Practice: Monday & Thursday, 4:30 to 6:30PM.
Ø Knights of Mary: Saturday, 4:30 to 5:30PM.
Ø Silent Walk: On Sunday, April 23rd, 2006 Leamington Area Right to Life is sponsoring a peaceful walk to Leamington District Memorial Hospital to express concern for abortion. Meet at 3:00PM at the Leamington Christian Centre, 98 Elliott St. (1st Street east of Leamington High School). Rev. Brad Wilson will give a short talk. Drive to the parking lot across from the High School where the walk begins at 3:40PM. Rain or Shire. The First Baptist Church, the usual meeting place, was not available on April 23rd, 2006. For inquiries please call 325-0929.
Ø Knights of Columbus News:
- Executive Meeting: Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 7:00PM at the Church Hall.
- General Meeting: Tuesday April 4, 2006 at 7:00PM at Church Hall. During this meeting a nomination for the new executives for the year 2006 – 2007 will be called and an election will take place in May. Date and time to be announced.
- 1st Degree Initiation: April 23, 2006 there will be a 1st Degree K o C Initiation into our council. This event will take place at St. Anthony’s Church Hall. Registration at 1:00PM, Degree starts at 1:30PM. Membership applications are available at K o C Mail box at the Church Entrance or from any or our Council Members. This is a good opportunity to become a member and contribute to our community.
- Car Raffle: Few tickets are still available to purchase at the Church entrance before and after each Mass. Cost $ 12.00 each. Proceeds go toward the Arthritis Society of Canada.
- Euchre Game: District Tournament, third round in Kingsville, on April 16th, 2006. Cost $ 12.00 includes Dinner at 7:00PM. The Game will start at 8:00PM. We need at least 12 players. We encourage all members to get involved. Final day of tournament is May 11, 2006 at Leamington Lebanese Club.
- Membership Dues: Reminder to all members to pay their membership dues $ 45.00/Year. Please contact Brother John Semaan at 322-0609 or 322-5747.
His All Holiness Pope John Paul II
Karol Joseph Wojtyla, known as John Paul II, was born in Wadowice, Poland on May 18, 1920. His mother died in 1929 and his brother died in 1932. His father a non-commissioned army officer died in 1941. The Nazi occupation forces closed the university in 1939 and young Karol had to work in a quarry.
In 1942, aware of his call to priesthood, he began courses in the clandstine seminary. He was ordained priest on November 1st, 1946. Soon after, Cardinal Sapieha sent him to Rome where he worked under the guidance of the French Dominican. In 1948, he returned to Poland and was vicar in various Parishes until 1951. Since the start of his pontificate on October 16, 1978, Pope John Paul II has completed 104 pastoral visits outside of Italy, including Lebanon in 1997 and Canada in 2002, and 146 within Italy.
As Bishop of Rome he visited 317 of the 333 Parishes. John Paul II has presided at 147 beatification ceremonies (482 saints) during his pontificate. No other Pope has encountered so many individuals like John Paul II: to date, more than 17,600 pilgrims have participated in the general audiences and religious ceremonies held (more than 8 million pilgrims during the Great Jubilee of the year 2000 alone) and the millions of faithful met during pastoral visits made in Italy and throughout the world.
It must also be remembered the numerous government personalities encountered during 38 official visits and in the 738 audiences and meetings held with Heads of State, and even the 246 audiences and meetings with Prime Ministers.
It is doubtful there has ever been a Pope who has so successfully translated his strength, determination and faith into such widespread respect and good will. His All Holiness entered eternal life on Saturday, April 2nd, 2005. Miracles have been already attributed to this holy man. The latest one was a cure from Parkinson’s disease for an Italian lady.
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