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Sunday January 15th, 2006
Second Sunday after the Epiphany of the Lord
Gospel: John 1: 35 – 42
Readings: 2 Corinthians 4:5 – 15 The invitation of the first disciples and the twelve apostles is a very remarkable point in Jesus’ public life and his saving mission. John the apostle gave this invitation a special look. He mentions that Jesus’ first apostles were John’s disciples.
The Baptist prepares the way for Jesus in a direct approach, not through testimony and Baptism only but through the invitation to his disciples to follow Jesus: “He should increase, and I should decrease.”
Many people from the Corinthian Church had doubts about Paul’s apostleship and his mission, because he wasn’t a disciple of Jesus. Paul was forced to protect his mission without complaining.
He confirmed that nothing, not even death, can keep him away from being renewed daily in Christ. St. Paul’s mission got its importance, not from his human ability, but from God’s presence in him, and the shining of the knowledge of the glory in Jesus’ face. St. Paul’s mission is: hardship and death with Jesus the crucified. It is also glory and eternal life with the risen Lord.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Faith Mennonite 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
Ø Congratulation to all those named after St. Anthony: Antoine, Tony, Antonios, Anthony, Antoinette, Tonia… May God bless you all through the intercession of St. Anthony our Patron Saint.
Ø First Communion: Preparation Sessions will start Friday, January 20th, 2006, 4:30 to 6:00PM.
Ø Congratulations to the Antonin Order on the Renewal of their vows for the occasion of St. Anthony’s Feast. May God bless them and give them the power to continue their mission following the footsteps of St. Anthony the father of Monastic Life.
Ø Bingo Session: Tuesday, January 24th, 2006 at 1:00 & 7:00PM.
Ø Congratulations to Jackson Paul Cinicolo who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony’s Parish on Sunday, January 8th, 2006. May God bless him with his family.
Ø Congratulations to Frankie Kantarjian & Connie Youssef who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony in St. Anthony’s Parish on Saturday, January 14th, 2006. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life together full of love and respect for each other.
Ø Kindergarten Registrations: Junior Kindergarten Registrations for École St. Michel, Leamington are now being accepted. If you would like your child to receive a French Education, please contact the principal at 326-6125. All English speaking families are invited to register their children and are eligible for this education. Parents should bring the child’s proof of age (Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, Immunization record, Health Card and Tax Roll Number). Both, the Junior Kindergarten and the Senior Kindergarten Programs at École Saint Michel are Full day/Every day Programs. Bussing is provided.
Ø Service for Christian Unity: The Leamington Ministerial Association presents: A Service for Christian Unity on Sunday, January 22nd, 2006 at 7:30PM at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington. Preacher: Pastor Ruth Boehm, of Faith Mennonite Church with a Massed Choir of Leamington Churches (Practice at 6:30PM) and St. Paul’s Ecumenical Brass. Proclaiming our Unity in Christ Jesus.
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.
- 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.
St. Anthony, Abbot, January 17
St. Anthony was born in the Village of Koman, Upper Egypt in 250. He was born into a wealthy Christian family, and when his parents died in269, he and his sister were left alone. About six months after his parents’ death, while in Church, he heard the words of the Gospel: “If you want to be perfect, go sell all you have, and give to the poor; and come, follow me and you will have a treasure in heaven.”
Anthony felt as if God was speaking directly to him. He immediately left the Church and gave all his property to the poor people of his village.
Then, after providing for his sister, he left home to follow Christ. He chose to live in a deserted place not far from Koman, where he devoted himself to prayer and work with his hands. About 285, Anthony moved and settled on the top of a mountain where he lived in solitude for nearly twenty years.
The devil continually tempted him, but he became a stronger person. About 305, Anthony came down from the mountain and established the first Christian monastery in Fayum.
In 312, he returned to a cave on Mount Kolzim with his disciple, Macarius, and remained there for the rest of his life. People from all over Egypt and throughout the world heard of this holy man living in the desert. Some adopted his life style and many became monks. He is called the Father of Monasticism.
Prayer for Christian Unity
Heavenly Father, we unite here in prayer together with our sisters and brothers in Christ, of all Christian Churches, of all Christian denominations and groups, who will join with us in prayer because the Spirit of Jesus Christ is in us all. Together, Father, in your love for all your Children in Christ, we lay these words upon the altar before the throne of God, which is the hearts of all of us who know Jesus to be there. We are so thankful to you, God and we praise you. We pray to you, Good God and Master of the universe and Giver of all good. Amen.
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