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Sunday January 29th, 2006
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany of the Lord
Gospel: John 4: 5 – 7, 9 – 26
Readings: Romans 7 :1 – 6 The Church invites us to reflect on the revelation of Jesus’ secret to the Samaritan woman, and through her to all Samaritans. The meeting between Jesus and that woman beside the well reminds us of the ancestors’ reunion: Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob and Rachel in the Torah.
John thinks that the repentance of the Samaritans through Jesus is similar to a new marriage between God and his people. The Samaritan woman seemed pure, but she was married to five men and the citizens of her city know all about her reputation. Jesus also knows about it.
The evangelist divides the conversation into two parts: the first focused on the water of the well and that given by Jesus, which is his teachings, and the Holy Spirit and the holy water of Baptism.
The second part focused on the place of worship. Jesus focuses on the spiritual worship becomes invalid without the truth of Jesus. St. Paul describes the misery of man because of the law. We, as Christians, were freed of the law’s chains because we died with Jesus and we lived with him.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for United Pentecostal Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany of the Lord
الأحد الرابع بعد الغطاس
Sun. January 29th, 2006
Ø 9:30AM: Souad Haifa (6 Mths. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Ø 11:00AM: Sharife Daraiche (6 Mths. Mass) (Family)
Mon. Jan. 30th, 2006
Ø 10:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Ø 5:30PM: St. Anne’s Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Souls in Purgatory (Donated)
Tue. Jan. 31st, 2006
Ø 5:30PM: St. Anthony’s Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Philip Raffoul (George & Rima Tannous)
Wed. Feb. 1st, 2006
Ø 5:00PM: Mother Mary’s Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Bakhos Jacobs (Mr. & Mrs. Mike Malkoun)
Thu. Feb. 2nd, 2006
Presentation of the Lord
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day
Ø 9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Ø 10:00AM: St. Charbel’s Prayers.
Ø 10:45AM: Sacred Heart/Meditation.
Ø 11:00AM: Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour.
Ø 12:00PM: Blessing & Conclusion of the Day.
Ø 6:00PM: Blessing of the Candles. Nouhad Nassar (Boula & Alice Boutros)
Fri. Feb. 3rd, 2006
Ø 5:30PM: Sacred Heart Prayers.
Ø 6:00PM: Sarkis Jacobs (Mr. & Mrs. Aleks Krndija)
Sun, Feb. 5th, 2006
Sunday of the Priests
أحد الكهنة
Ø 9:30AM: Elias Boulos Seman (Family)
Ø 11:00AM: Daniel Nohra & Wife Wadad (Family)
Community News & Events During This Week
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Ø Presentation of the Lord: On Thursday, February 2nd, we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Blessing of the candles will take place during the evening Mass at 6:00PM at 6:00PM. All are welcome to attend.
Ø Ladies, please pick your plates from the Church Basement. Thank you for your help. God bless you.
Ø Income Tax Receipts: All income Tax Receipts will be sent to you by mail. Thank you for your generous support.
Ø Congratulations to Charbel Jimmy Saba who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony’s Parish on Sunday, January 22nd, 2006. May God bless him with his family.
Ø Bingo Session: Sunday, February 12th, 2006 at 1:00 & 7:00PM.
Ø First Communion: Friday, 5 to 6:30PM.
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 Women of the Vine Meeting: The Importance of Women’s Ministry and Reflections on the Sorrows of Mary. Speakers Mary DelPup and Mary Dudley, on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at Atonement Parish, 2940 Forest Glade Drive, Windsor, Ontario. Mass at 6:30PM, followed by guest speakers.
Ø Knights of Columbus News:
- Executive Meeting: Tuesday February 7, 2006 at 7:00PM at the Church Hall.
- General Membership Meeting: Tuesday, February 21st, 2006 at 7:00PM at Church Hall.
- Congratulation and Thank You: to All members and guests who attended and offered their help and support during our annual banquet on January 21st, 2006 and special thanks to all the sponsors and the ones who donated food, pastry and cash. Thank you to all the members of our community, especially the youth group for their generous support which was very much appreciated.
- Car Raffles, tickets are available with the KOC Members to purchase $ 2.00 per ticket, proceeds toward the Arthritis Society of Canada, and 20% goes toward the Church special project.
- Euchre Game: District Tournament, second round in Leamington St. Michael, Cost $12.00 includes Dinner at 7:00PM. The Game will start at 8:00PM. We need at least 12 players. We encourage all members to get involved. Final day of tournament is May 11, 2006 at Leamington Lebanese Club.
Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School News:
- Grade 8 Information Night, Thursday, February 9th, 2006 at 7:00PM at Cardinal Carter Auditorium.
- All Grade 8 Parents and Students welcome: Your son/daughter is invited to the Grade 7 Dance which will take place in the Cardinal Carter School Gymnasium, from 7:00 to 9:00PM, while parents have the opportunity to explore our school and its many exciting programs. We look forward to seeing you soon.
- Grade 8 Shadow Days; Grade 8 Students who have not had an opportunity to see our programs in action are invited to visit our school on February 14th and 15th, 2006 for an exciting shadow program. Students from local public and French Language elementary schools are most welcome to attend. Call the student services department at 322-2804 to schedule a visit.
The Presentation of the Lord, February 2nd
Forty days after his birth, Jesus was presented in the temple by Mary and Joseph to fulfill Jewish Law. There he was recognized by Simeon and Anna, who were waiting for the coming Messiah. Simeon was just and pious, and awaited the consolation of Israel. It was revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not experience death until he had seen the anointed of the Lord. He came to the temple, now, inspired by the Spirit; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform for him the customary ritual of the law, he took him in his arms and blessed god in these words:
“Now, Master, you can dismiss your servant in peace; you have fulfilled your word. For my eyes have witnessed your saving deed displayed for all the people to see: a revealing light to the Gentile, the glory of the people of Israel.”
This feast, celebrated by the Christian Churches of East and West at an early date, has also been called “Candlemas Day” because candles are blessed and lighted this day on which Simeon called Jesus “A Light to the Gentiles.”
Prayer for Society
O Jesus, come back into our society, our family life, our souls, and reign there as our peaceful sovereign. Enlighten with the splendor of faith and the charity of your tender heart the souls of those who work for the good of the people, for your poor.
Impart in them your own Spirit, a Spirit of discipline, order and gentleness, preserving the flame of enthusiasm ever alight in their hearts.
Pope John XXIII
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