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Sunday April 23rd, 2006
Second Sunday of the Easter Season
Gospel: John 20: 26 – 31
Readings: 2 Corinthians 5: 11 – 21 Today’s Gospel starts by focusing on the appearance of Jesus to the disciples with Thomas present on the eighth day.
This is the day of the Lord and the day of those who live for the Lord and with the Lord. On this day the famous declaration was proclaimed: “My God and my Lord.”
On this day, the famous beatitude was announced, “Blessed are those who have not seen yet have come to believe.”
We did not see Jesus physically but we declare with Thomas that Jesus is “Our Lord and our God.” Primarily we live the eighth day.
When Jesus saw that Thomas’ faith is almost fallen apart, he did not want to let him perplexed or troubled, instead he appeared to him in a special way to lead him into believing.
The Gospel focuses on the way Thomas experienced the Resurrection not on his doubt. The Gospel did not mention whether Thomas put his hands in Jesus’ wounds or the scars from the nails. He believed after he saw.
What did he see? He saw and experienced the continuity and the unity between the One Crucified and the One Glorified. Jesus carries forever the wounds of humanity.
He carries them to teach us in any way possible how we can carry our own wounds to become a sign that leads others to believe.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for St. Anthony’s Maronite Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Second Sunday of the Easter Season
Sun. April 23rd, 2006
Ø 9:30AM: Hanna Raffoul (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
Ø 11:00AM: Nouhad Nassar ( 1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Ø 5:00PM: John Brian, Kevin & Jason Faddoul (Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. April 24th, 2006
Ø 10:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Ø 5:30PM: St. Anne’s Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
Tue. April 25th, 2006
Ø 5:30PM: St. Anthony’s Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Elias Obeid (Marie Obeid &Family)
Wed. April 26th, 2006
Ø 5:00PM: Mother Mary’s Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Bakhos Iskandar Georges & Deceased Family Members (Family)
Thu. April 27th, 2006
Ø 5:30PM: St. Charbel’s Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Youssef Jraige & Parents & Sisters (Sadie Jraige)
Fri. April 28th , 2006
Ø 5:30PM: Sacred Heart Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Max Jacobs & Family)
Sun, April 30th, 2006
Third Sunday of the Easter Season
الأحد الثالث من زمن القيامة
Ø 9:30AM: Michael & Anna Raffoul (Family)
Ø 11:00AM: Badiha Tawil (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
Ø 1:30PM: Baptism: Nicholas Rahie.
Community News & Events During This Week
Ø Once again we express our most sincere thanks to all of you who made the Easter Season a very blessed one: all the volunteers, readers, ushers, decorators, Eucharist Ministers… May God bless you all with your families.
Ø Thank you: Fr. Elie would like to thank each and every one of you for your kindness. Thank you all for the generous gifts of money ($ 2,500.00). Your continuous thoughtfulness and generosity are gratefully appreciated. God bless you all.
Ø Parish Council Finance Committee Meeting: Wednesday April 26th, 2006 at 7:00PM.
Ø Bingo Sessions: Wednesday, April 26th, 2006 at1:00 & 7:00PM.
Ø First Communion: Friday, 5:00 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 Shine. The First Baptist Church, the usual meeting place, was not available on April 23rd, 2006. For inquiries please call 325-0929.
Ø School Council Fundraiser: Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School will have a School Council Fundraiser Dinner/Dance/ Silent Auction on Saturday April 29, 2006. Reception at 5:30PM, Dinner at 6:30PM. The event will take place at the Portuguese Club. Tickets: $ 25.00 Adult, $ 12.50 Child (5 – 12). To purchase tickets contact: Cardinal Carter School Main Office at 322-2804 or the Portuguese Club at 326-556.
Ø Jesse Manibusan: will be offering a series of after school experiences with staffs and providing a number of presentations in our schools. Jesse comes to us from Grapevine, Texas. He is a singer, guitarist and teller of humorous tales. Following are the faith experiences he will provide at Cardinal Carter on April 26, 2006: Staff: 3:15PM, Students: 12:00 & 1:15PM Intergenerational: 7:00PM. All are welcome.
Ø In Sympathy:
- Our deepest sympathies to the Faddoul Family for the loss of John Brian (17), Kevin (13) and Jason (12) Faddoul who were killed in Venezuela on April 4th, 2006. A Memorial Mass is held today, Sunday April 23rd, 2006 for the rest of their souls at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God rest their souls in peace and grant consolation for their family and relatives.
- Also our heartfelt sympathies to the Mastronardi Family for the loss of Alberico Vincenzo Mastronardi who passed away on Good Friday, April 14, 2006 at the age of 77. The Funeral was held at St. Joseph’s Church on Monday April 17, 2006. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
Ø Knights of Columbus News:
- Executive Meeting: Tuesday May 2, 2006 at 7:00PM at Church Hall.
- 1st Degree Initiation: April 23rd, 2006 and will take place at St. Anthony’s Church Basement. Be there at 1:00PM
- Euchre Game: District tournament, Fifth and final round in Leamington, Council # 13797 on May 11, 2006. At the Leamington Lebanese Club, Cost$ 12.00 includes dinner at 7:00PM and game at 8:00PM. We need at least 12 players. We encourage all members to attend.
- General Meeting and election of Council Executive: Sunday May 28, 2006 at 7:00PM at Church Hall. We encourage all members to attend the meeting and participate in the nomination and election. All members serving on the executive board must be a third degree and holding a current membership card.
- Father’s Day Raffle: Tickets are $ 2.00 each. All proceeds to Holy Family Retreat House, Oxley, Harrow. 3 Prizes to give out: BBQ & Meat Value 1st ($ 1,100.00), 2nd ($700.00) & 3rd ($ 400.00). The draw date is June 11, 2006. To purchase a ticket, please contact Brother John Semaan at 322-0609 or 322-5747.
Prayer
Almighty God, may the Easter sacrament we have received live for ever in our minds and hearts. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Lord, look upon your people with kindness and by these Easter mysteries bring us to the glory of the Resurrection.
Father, eternal shepherd, watch over the flock redeemed by the blood of Christ and lead us to the Promised Land.
Merciful Father, may these mysteries give us new purpose and bring us to a new life in you.
Almighty and ever-living Lord, you restored us to life by raising Christ from death. Strengthen us by this Easter sacrament.
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