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Sunday April 30th, 2006
Third Sunday of the Easter Season
Gospel: Luke 24: 13 – 35
Readings: 2 Timothy 5: 8 – 13 The news about the appearance of the glorified Lord after his resurrection to the disciples of Emmaus is considered an admirable page of the Gospel. Its purpose is like any others to confirm the disciples’ faith in Jesus’ resurrection and to reveal the two disciples’ eagerness to see their teacher.
St. Luke uses the words, breaking the bread, “People were faithful to the disciples’ teachings, prayers and breaking of the bread”, to remind us of the first Church tradition, celebrating the Holy Eucharist.
After Jesus ate with the two disciples, he removed the dark clouds from their hearts and replaced the doubt with hope. They recognized him when he broke and blessed the bread. This incident is the story of every Christian who is walking faithfully on the roads of life.
Let us put our trust in Jesus’ love and the power of the Holy Spirit. Let us confirm the presence of the Lord our trustworthy companion. He won’t leave us, especially when we are faced with life’s most difficult situations. He will take care of us. Jesus’ resurrection opens our eyes and hearts to know him and be witnesses to his glory. Amen.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for St. John’s Lutheran Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Third Sunday of the Easter Season
Sun. April 30th, 2006
Ø 9:30AM: Michael & Anna Boutros (Family)
Ø 11:00AM: Badiha Tawil (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
Ø 1:30PM: Baptism: Nicholas Rahie.
Mon. May 1st, 2006
Ø 10:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Ø 5:00PM: St. Anne’s Prayers.
Ø 5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Ø 6:00PM: All Ladies Auxiliary Members Dead & Alive (Ladies Auxiliary)
Tue. May 2nd, 2006
Ø 5:00PM: St. Anthony’s Prayers.
Ø 5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Ø 6:00PM: Youssef Nohra & Wife Shamma (Family)
Wed. May 3rd, 2006
Ø 5:00PM: Mother Mary’s Prayers/Rosary & Litany.
Ø 6:00PM: Youssef Raheb & Wife & Deceased Daughters (Boula & Theresa Raheb)
Thu. May 4th, 2006
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day
Ø 9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Ø 10:00AM: St. Charbel’s Prayers.
Ø 10:45AM: Sacred Heart Prayers.
Ø 11:00AM: Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour.
Ø 12:00PM: Blessing & Conclusion of the Day.
Ø 5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Ø 6:00PM: Stanislaw & Wife Trina & Victor Moreno & Wife (Chaker Nohra)
Fri. May 5th , 2006
Ø 5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Ø 6:00PM: Souad Haifa (Mr. & Mrs. Philip Youssef)
Sun, May 7th, 2006
Fourth Sunday of the Easter Season
الأحد الرابع من زمن القيامة
Ø 9:30AM: Elizabeth Penner (Henry & Goldie Penner)
Ø 11:00AM: Semaan Sarkis (6 Mths. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Ø 3:00PM: First Communion Celebration.
Community News & Events During This Week
Ø Month of May: May is the month consecrated to prayers for Mother Mary. We will pray the Rosary and Litany every evening at 5:30PM. All are welcome to attend and pray to the Mother of our Savior.
Ø First Communion: The Celebration of the First Communion will take place in our Parish next Sunday, May 7th, 2006 at 3:00PM.
Ø Bingo Sessions: Sunday, May 7th, 2006 at 7:00PM.
Ø Knights of Mary: Saturday, 4:30 to 5:30PM.
Ø Mother’s Day Celebration: St. Peter’s Church is pleased to present Ziad Imaz & His band to celebrate Mother’s Day at the Serbian Center (6770 Tecumseh Rd. East) on Sunday May 14, 2006. Ticket Price: $95.00 & $125.00. VIP available. For tickets and info, please call: Saeb Mokdad: (313) 999-2777 or (313) 808-0803 or Nazih Fawaz: (313) 377-7111.
* التيار الوطني الحرّ – كندا: يعلن التيار الوطني الحر عن فتح فرع جديد له في منطقة وندسور وضواحيها. لمزيد من المعلومات الاتصال على البريد الالكتروني: windsorcolcofpm@hotmail.com أو الاطلاع على موقع التيار في لبنان: www.tayyar.org
Ø Knights of Columbus News:
- Executive Meeting: Tuesday May 2, 2006 at 7:00PM at Church Hall.
- 1st Degree Exemplification: Congratulations to our new members, Brothers John Bassile, Tony Abbas and Joe Jr. Youssef on their First Degree initiation on April 23rd, 2006.
- Euchre Game: District tournament, Fifth and final round in Leamington, Council # 13797 on May 11, 2006. At the Leamington Lebanese Club, Cost$ 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 to Mother Mary
O Virgin Mother of God, Mary Immaculate, we dedicate and consecrate ourselves to you under the title of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. May this Medal be for each one of us a sure sign of your affection for us and a constant reminder of our duties toward you.
Every while wearing it, may we be blessed by your loving protection and preserved in the grace of your Son. O Most Powerful Virgin, Mother of Our Savior, keep us close to you every moment of our lives. Obtain for us, your children, the grace of a happy death; so that in union with you, we may enjoy the bliss of heaven forever. Amen.
St. Joseph the Worker, May 1st
On May 1st, 1955 Pope Pius XII addressed the Catholic Association of Italian Workers and declared that this day would be known as the feast day of St. Joseph the Worker. In the Communist bloc, May 1st is celebrated as May Day, which glorifies the relationship between the worker and the socialist state.
It is obvious that the Church was very concerned with this, and wanted to demonstrate to its faithful that it was equally concerned about the plight of the working man and woman. Joseph, a carpenter, taught his trade to his son, Jesus, and provided for his family. It is especially important to remember this human element when contemplating the lives of both St. Joseph and the Holy Family.
Lord God, maker of all things, you give us skill of mind and body to labor and serve in this world. May we follow the way of St. Joseph who worked with Christ at his side, and may all we do be a sign of your greatness and power.
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