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Sunday January 8th, 2006
First Sunday after the Epiphany of the Lord
Gospel: John 1: 29 – 34
Readings: 2 Corinthians 10:1 – 11 John bore witness to Jesus. “Here is the Lamb of God,” “I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.” Based on this testimony, the story of the two disciples who followed Jesus came about.
It is the first station of their journey. It is very important to start from tradition and the inherited faith. The parents, the Church, the friends, the School… they were all like John. They led us to Jesus, the Messiah. Faith comes from listening. Jesus asked them: What are looking for? They answered: Where are you staying? They remained with him that day. Facing Jesus is the second station of their journey.
What is more important is to live an experience with Jesus. Experiencing Jesus does not necessarily mean witnessing a miracle. It is the experience of joy and true salvation by letting Jesus interfere in our lives. One of the two found his brother and said to him, “We have found the Messiah. He brought him to Jesus.” He entered a direct relationship with Jesus by calling him by his name.
The most important station of them all is the importance of not keeping Jesus to ourselves. We must carry the Good News to others.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Mersea United Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
First Sunday after the Epiphany of the Lord
الأحد الأوّل بعد الغطاس، وافتتاح تساعية مار أنطونيوس الكبير
Sun. January 8th, 2006
Ø 9:30AM: Youssef Saleh Abbas & Wife & Deceased sons Boula & Saleh & Daughter Alice (Sadie Jraige)
Ø 11:00AM: Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Jawad Jraiche & Family)
Ø 1:00PM: Baptism: Jackson Paul Cinicolo
Mon. Jan. 9th, 2006
Ø 10:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Ø 5:30PM: St. Anne’s Prayers.
Ø 5:45PM: St. Anthony’s Novena.
Ø 6:00PM: Hanna Habshé (Bakhos Aziz & Family)
Tue. Jan. 10th, 2006
Ø 5:30PM: St. Anthony’s Novena.
Ø 6:00PM: Souls in Purgatory (Maria Santos)
Wed. Jan. 11th, 2006
Ø 4:45PM: Mother Mary’s Prayers.
Ø 5:45PM: St. Anthony’s Novena.
Ø 6:00PM: Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family)
Thu. Jan. 12th, 2006
Ø 5:15PM: St. Charbel’s Prayers.
Ø 5:45PM: St. Anthony’s Novena.
Ø 6:00PM: Deceased Members of the Nohra Family (David Nohra)
Fri. Jan. 13th, 2006
Ø 5:30PM: Sacred Heart Prayers.
Ø 5:45PM: St. Anthony’s Novena.
Ø 6:00PM:Boula Jabbour & Wife Theresa (Family)
Sat. Jan. 14th, 2006
Ø 1:00PM: Wedding: Frankie Kantarjian & Connie Youssef
Sun, Jan. 15th, 2006
Second Sunday after the Epiphany of the Lord
الأحد الثاني بعد الدنح
Ø 9:30AM: Souad Massad (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Ø 11:00AM: Antonios Khalil Abraham (Family)
Ø 5:00PM: Baptism: Antonio Zibara
Community News & Events During This Week
Third Banns between:
Frankie Kantarjian
&Connie Youssef
Ø Thank You: Once again we would like to express our most sincere thanks to you all who helped in any way during the Holiday Season. God bless you.
Ø St. Anthony’s Novena: Prayers will take place every evening. All are welcome to attend.
Ø First Communion: All children who are in grade 2 and would like to have their First Communion at Anthony’s Parish, please fill out the registration form available at the Church Entrance. Preparation Sessions will start Friday, January 20th, 2006, 4:30 to 6:00PM.
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 Yacoub Family for the loss of Sayed Yacoub who passed away in Venezuela at the age of 39. The Memorial Mass in his memory will be held at St. Charbel’s Parish, Oldcastle, on Sunday January 15, 2006 at 2:00PM. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
Ø Envelopes: Please pick up your 2006 Envelops from the Church Lobby. Thank you for your support.
Ø Bingo Session: Tuesday, January 24th, 2006 at 1:00 & 7:00PM.
Ø Star of the Middle-East proudly presents for the first time in Canada, Rabih Al Asmar on Friday, January 13, 2006 at the Fogolar Furlan Club, 1800 E. C. Row, Windsor. Tickets start at $55.00 US or $ 65.00 Can. Includes fine dinner & Dessert. $35.00 US or $40.00 Can. No dinner. Limited Seating. For reservations or information, please call: (519) 999-3335 or (519) 254-8113.
Ø You’re invited: to an evening with Jean Vanier, Saturday, February 4th, 2006 at 7:00PM at the London Convention Centre, 300 York St., London. Cost $ 16.00 per person. Tickets available at L’Arche Communities in London, Stratford, Hamilton. Tickets can be purchased at Centennial Hall (Service Charge will be added). Order online at www.centennialhall.london.ca or phone or in person: 550 Wellington St., London, Phone # (519) 672-1968.
Ø Youth Conference: February 3 – 5, 2006. Are you a young person between the ages of 18 and 30? Are you interested in celebrating diversity and deepening a sense of hope in our world? Join us as we gather in London with Jean Vanier to explore the theme of Messengers of Hope. For information and registration, go to www.larchelondon.org.
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!!!
- General Membership Meeting: Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 7:00PM at the Church Hall.
- St. Anthony’s Feast Celebration: January 17th, 2006. Mass at 6:00PM with the KOC 4th Degree Honor Guards. All members of our Council are encouraged to attend the Mass Celebration.
- Euchre Night: All KOC Members are encouraged to attend a Euchre Night where we compete on behalf of our Council against all other councils, Thursday January 12. 2006 at 7:00PM in Harrow. We will leave the Church at 6:00PM. Cost $ 10.00 Meal Included.
- 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. If you are planning to join us for a night of fun an social, please purchase your ticket by January 14, 2006. No tickets will be sold at the door. To purchase a ticket, please call Rima Nohra at 322-2282, Joe Raffoul at 326-7444 or John Semaan at 322-0609 day, and 322-5747 evening.
- Your support is very much appreciated. Please call anyone listed above to sponsor any of the cost associated with our banquet, or you can donate raffle prizes. We hope to see you there.
Prayer
We pray, Lord that you be our helper and protector. Deliver those of us in distress; raise up the fallen, turn your face to the needy. Heal the sick, bring back the erring, feed the hungry, and ransom our prisoners. Help he weak to their feet, comfort the faint-hearted. Let all nations know you are God alone, and Jesus Christ is your Son. Alone with none but thee, my God I journey on my way: what need I fear, when thou art near. May we come not troubled by fear, not clinging to this world, but drawn to our life in heaven, blessed and everlasting in Jesus Christ. Amen.
ST. Gregory Nazianzen.
Blessing Prayer
Bless, O Lord, almighty God, this home so that in it there may be health, chastity, victorious strength, humility, goodness and mildness, obedience to God’s laws, and acts of thanks to God the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, and may this blessing remain upon this house, and upon all who dwell in it. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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