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Sunday January 1st, 2006
New Year’s Day
World Day of Peace
Gospel: John 14: 27 – 31
Readings: Ephesians 2:11 – 18 Before being the Son of Man, Jesus is the Son of God, the Father. He transforms our homes into the Lord’s house and his law into a way of living.
Jesus obeyed his Father, listened to him; he prayed and more importantly he unveiled the relationship between God and his Son.
Do we resemble him? Do we protect what is God’s with love, obedience to each other? Do we bring forth the Good News so we could be the light of the world? By doing so, we build on earth a holy temple for Good where we walk into the journey to the city in heaven, glorifying him with Mary, Joseph and all the saints because Jesus is our salvation; he came with peace to those from all points of the earth.
Jesus came to unite all the civilizations on earth under one law: the law of love. He wants his peace to reign in the hearts so his people could live in peace and harmony and shine his light so the earth will be filled with his glory.
We could understand the spirit of God if we open our hearts and lived according to the law of God not ours; otherwise we become like the Pharisees who hated Jesus after greed and arrogance blinded their hearts.
When Jesus healed the paralyzed on the Sabbath, he did not do it against the law; instead he did it to glorify life. The law is originally an instrument of understanding, and a way of love, peace and brotherhood.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Mennonite Brethren Church Masses & Celebrations during the week: New Year’s Day, World Day of Peace
عيد رأس السنة، يوم السلام العالمي
Sun. January 1st, 2006
Ø 11:00AM: New Year’s Day Mass (Parishioners)
Ø 6:00PM: New Year’s Day Mass (Parishioners)
Mon. Jan. 2nd, 2006
Ø 10:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Ø 5:30PM: St. Anne’s Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Antoune Khabbaz & Wife Sirriyé & Granddaughter
(Elias Jraige & Family)
Tue. Jan. 3rd, 2006
Ø 5:30PM: St. Anthony’s Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Maria Pedro (Family)
Wed. Jan. 4th, 2006
Ø 5:00PM: Mother Mary’s Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Raffoul Raffoul & Deceased Family Members (Mr. & Mrs. Tom Raffoul)
Thu. Jan. 5th, 2006
Ø 5:30PM: St. Charbel’s Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Ncoula Kaysar Yacoub & Wife Gharita & Deceased Children & Grandchildren (Boula & Alice Boutros)
Fri. Jan. 6th, 2006
Epiphany of the Lord
Ø 5:30PM: Sacred Heart Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Blessing of the Water
Ø Louie Iskandar Georges (Betty Georges & Family)
Sun, Jan. 8th, 2006
First Sunday after the Epiphany of the Lord
Ø 9:30AM: Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Jawad Jraiche & Family)
Ø 11:00AM: Youssef Saleh Abbas & Wife Najibe & Deceased Sons & Daughter Alice (Sadie Jraige)
Ø 1:00PM: Baptism: Jackson Paul Cinicolo.
Comunity News & Events During This Week Second Banns between:
Frankie Kantarjian
&Connie Youssef
Ø Special Thanks: We would like to express our most sincere thanks to all of you who made the Christmas Season a very happy and memorable one. Thank you for all your help and generous support.
Ø Fr. Elie would like to thank you for you kindness and generosity during the Holiday Season. Thank you for the generous gifts of money ($ 3,760). Your kindness and continuous support are gratefully appreciated. God bless you all.
Ø Office Closed: The Office will be closed on Monday, January 2nd, 2006, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd. Have a wonderful Holiday Season.
Ø Epiphany of the Lord: We celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord on January 6th. Please bring a container for holy water. All are welcome.
Ø Talent Show: All children Grade 1 to 8 who are interested in being in St. Anthony’s Talent Show, please sign up your names on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance.
Ø Our deepest sympathies to the Issa Family for the loss of Hanne Issa who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 100. A Memorial Mass was held for the rest of her soul on Wednesday, December 21st, 2005. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives.
Ø Envelopes: Please pick up your 2006 Envelops from the Church Lobby. Thank you for your support.
Ø Bingo Session: Saturday, January 13th, 2006 at 1:00 & 7:00PM.
Ø Congratulations to Sydney Adriana Krndija who received the Sacrament of Baptism in St. Anthony’s Parish on Wednesday, December 28th, 2005. May God bless her with her family.
Ø Ring the New Year with a Bang at the Lebanese Club. English & Lebanese D. J. $ 30.00 for adults and $ 20.00 12 years and under. Includes: Appetizers table, Dinner, Bottle of Champagne at midnight & Party Favors. Doors open at 7:00PM. For reservations, please call: (519) 326-3883.
Ø Knights of Columbus News:
During the Holiday Season, our Council Members wishes you and your families warm wishes. Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year!!!
- Executive Meeting: Tuesday, February 3rd, 2006 at 7:00PM at the Church Hall.
- Our Council First Annual Membership Banquet: January 21st, 2006 at the Leamington Lebanese Club. Cocktails 6:00PM, Dinner 7:00PM. Tickets are $ 25.00 each; children under 12 are $ 10.00. We invite our community to join our members and their families for an evening of social and fun. D. J’s entertainment, Raffle and Door Prizes.
- To purchase a ticket or offer donation, please contact: John Semaan at 322-0609 during the day, 322-5747 in the evening, or 322-0609, Joe Raffoul at 326-7444, or Rima Nohra at 322-2282.
Mary the Mother of God, January 1st
The Christian year begins with a feast in honor of Mary, the Mother of God. First among the saints, she is the loving Mother of Jesus and mother of us all. God chose Mary for a special role in history. She was to give birth to the Messiah, whom god would send to save all people from sin and bring joy and peace to the world.
Like a new Eve, Mary became the “Mother of all the living” because her child could bring all generations new life. The prophets of the Old Testament spoke of her in their promise that a Virgin would bear a son whose name is Emmanuel, “God with us.”
God prepared Mary with special Care and grace. Coming to her home at Nazareth, the Angel Gabriel hailed her as “full of grace” the beloved of the Holy Spirit. Even before her birth God made her holy and free from sin.
Mary’s response to the angel reveals her own inner spirit. “Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done to me according to you word.” Freely and wholeheartedly Mary gave herself to God and committed herself to her son, Jesus, his life and his mission.
Message of His All Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the Celebration of the World Day of Peace
In this traditional Message for the World Day of Peace at the beginning of the New Year, I offer cordial greetings and good wishes to men and women everywhere, especially those who are suffering as a result of violence and armed conflicts.
My greeting is one filled with hope for more serene world, a world in which more and more individuals and communities are committed to the paths of justice and peace.
The theme chose for this year’s reflection, “In truth, Peace”, expresses the conviction that wherever and whenever men and women are enlightened by the splendor of truth, they naturally set out on the path of peace.
An International Prayer for Peace
Lead me from death to life,
From falsehood to truth.
Lead me from despair to hope, from fear to trust.
Lead me from hate to love, from war to peace.
Let peace fill our heart, our world, our universe.
Peace, peace, peace!!!
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