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Sunday December 17th, 2006
Sunday of the Announcement to Joseph
Gospel: Matthew 1: 18–25
Readings: Ephesians 3: 1 – 13 The announcement to Joseph is a saving event celebrated by the Liturgy as a preparation for Jesus’ birth. Joseph, who will adopt Jesus and provide the help and protection for him and his mother, has the right to be informed by God about the secret of His Son’s incarnation.
The Gospel of Matthew describes for us Joseph’s personality which was clarified with few words about him. He was righteous and he was looking for a solution for Mary’s situation without disobeying the laws which prevent him from adopting a child that is not his.
He is from the family of David. He understands the prophecies about the Messiah: His Emmanuel who is born from a Virgin. He is the man chosen to accompany Mary and care for her Son. He is ready to obey all the orders of the Lord’s angel. He is invited to remember the promise given to his father David a thousand years ago, that the Messiah was to be born from his offspring.
Joseph, who was confused, is transformed after the angel’s words, to Mary’s partner in the secret she carries. Joseph became committed to what the Lord has ordered. When he woke up, he did what was ordered by the Lord.
Collection Last Week’s Collection: $ 2,102.55
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 11,650.00 Total Received For the next phase of our plan.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for North Leamington United Mennonite Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. December 17th, 2006
Sunday of the Announcement to Joseph
أحد البيان ليوسف
9:30AM: Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Jawad Jraiche & Family)
11:00AM: Bakhos Jacobs (Family)
Mon. December 18th, 2006
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: Sarkis & Elias & Joseph Boutros (Boula & Alice Boutros)
6:30PM: Christmas Novena.
Tue. December 19th, 2006
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Boula Mikhail & Deceased Family Members (Family)
6:30PM: Christmas Novena.
Wed. December 20th, 2006
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
6:30PM: Christmas Novena.
Thu. December 21st, 2006
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
6:00PM: Cathy Jacobs (John Jacobs &Family)
6:30PM: Christmas Novena.
Fri. December 22nd, 2006
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: Youssef Bakhos Raffoul & Wife & Deceased Family Members (Mr. & Mrs. Tom Raffoul)
6:30PM: Christmas Novena.
Sun. December 24th , 2006
Sunday of the Genealogy
أحد النسبة
9:30AM:Available. Call 322-2282 to book.
5:00PM: Christmas Eve Children Mass & Christmas Play (For the Intentions of all Children)
Monday, December 25th, 2006
Christmas Day
A Savior is Born وُلِدَ لنا مُخلّص
Christmas Midnight Massقداس مُنتصف اللّيل
12:00AM: For the intentions of All Parishioners.
Christmas Day Massقدّاس عيد الميلاد
11:00AM: For the Intentions of All Parishioners.
Community News & Events During This Week
Christmas Novena: The Christmas Novena will continue every evening at 6:30PM. All are welcome to attend and prepare in prayers for the coming of the Lord.
Confessions: The confessions will be provided during the evening Mass. All are welcome to attend.
Christmas Party: Today 3:00 to 5:00PM Come join us to see Santa and have a good time with your friends.
Sleeping Bags: The Homeless Shelter in Windsor is in need of sleeping bags. Help keep someone warm this winter. Please bring sleeping bags to the Church. Our target is 100 sleeping bags by Christmas time. Thank you.
Thank You. We would like to thank all the ladies who prepared the food for the ministerial Association Luncheon. May God bless you all with your families.
Meetings:
-Knights of Mary Meeting: Every Friday, 4:30 – 5:30PM.
Our Lady of Guadalupe: The Icon of our Lady of Guadalupe will visit our Parishioners. This week the Icon will visit the Residence of:
- Adel Khoury, 5 Garry Cres., Leamington,
Phone # (519) 322-0482.
If you would like the Icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe to visit you, please call the Church at 322-2282 or sign your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
Bingo Session: Monday, December 18th, 2006 at 1:00 & 7:00PM.
New Year’s Eve: Celebrate New Year’s 2007 at the Leamington Lebanese Club, 445 Hwy. 77 North on Sunday, December 31st, 2006. Canadian and Arabic Music. Appetizers Table, Dinner & Party Favours included. Tickets: $ 30.00 for adults, $ 20.00 for 12 and under. Reservations are available for 8 or more. For info and reservations, please call 326-3883. Doors open at 7:00PM. Dinner at 9:00PM.
Christmas Day Mass for the Shut Ins: On December 25th, 2006 the National Catholic Broadcasting Council will broadcast the St. Michael’s Cathedral Christmas Eve Mass. The local times of broadcast are as follow: December 25th, 2006 on Vision TV at 8:00AM & 12:00PM. All can enjoy this special one hour celebration that captures the peace, the joy and the Miracle of this great feast.
Our deepest sympathies to the Hanna Family for the loss of Mona Hanna who passed away in Windsor on Monday, December 11th, 2006 at the age of 66. The Funeral Mass was held for the rest of her soul at St. Peter’s Parish in Windsor on Thursday, December 14th, 2006. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives.
Mass for the Deceased at Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Resurrection Mausoleum on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007 at 4:30PM. The celebrant will be Fr. Gary Goyeau Pastor of St. Gregory the Great Parish. Seating is available and all are welcome. For more info, call Sister Barb at (519) 969-4836.
Knights of Columbus News:
- General Membership Meeting: Tuesday, December 19, 2006, 7:00PM at Church Hall.
- 2nd Annual Banquet: January 27th, 2007 at the Leamington Lebanese Club. Tickets are $ 25.00 for Adults and $ 15.00 for children 12 & under. To purchase a ticket please call Elias Khayat at 322-2187.
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