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Sunday July 23rd, 2006
Eighth Sunday of the Pentecost Season
Gospel: Matthew 12: 14 – 21
Readings: Romans 8: 1 – 11 The main focus this Sunday is the spirituality of the apostle, according to Isaiah, who described in details Jesus’ joy in the Holy Spirit, the power of God, Jesus the merciful heart. These virtues which are the trade mark of the Christian existence, and the work of the Holy Spirit in the true Christian’s heart.
The Spirit transforms the heart of Christians into an instrument of obedience to God’s will. Jesus alone is the life and the eternal salvation. He conquered the sin by dying on the Cross. Jesus didn’t want the Pharisees to be treated with the law of “Eye for an eye.” He continued his mission with the apostles in a loving joyful spirit.
He didn’t want to be recognized or famous. When the hour came, he surrendered willingly to the Cross. His Gospel carries the good news to those who lost hope. The sinner will repent and the paralyzed will walk. The spirituality of the apostle is a divine work.
“Prepared by Fr. Paul Oneid.”
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Knox Presbyterian Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. July 23rd, 2006
Eighth Sunday of the Pentecost Season
الأحد الثامن من زمن العنصرة
Ø 9:30AM: Louie Simon (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Tony Simon)
Ø 11:00AM: Antonios Tannous (Family)
Mon. July 24th, 2006
Ø 8:15AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
Ø 8:30AM: Boutros Yacoub Boutros (Annie Boutros & Family)
Ø 9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Tue. July 25th, 2006
Ø 8:15AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
Ø 8:30AM: Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Family)
Wed. July 26th, 2006
St. Anne’s Feastعيد القديسة حنّة
Ø 7:30AM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
Ø 8:30AM: Wajih Nohra (Joe & Sadie Saba)
Thu. July 27th, 2006
عيد القديس بنديلايمون /St. Bandalyamoun’s Feast
Ø 8:00AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
Ø 8:30AM: Thanksgiving Mass for St. Anne (Adel Karam & Family)
Fri. July 28th, 2006
Ø 8:00AM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
Ø 8:30AM: Antonios & Frangie Jraige (Family)
Sun, July 29th, 2006
Ninth Sunday of the Pentecost Season,
الأحد التاسع من زمن العنصرة
Ø 9:30AM: Antonios Kaysar Yacoub (Tamine Yacoub)
Ø 11:00AM: Sharife Daraiche (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Community News & Events During This Week
Ø K of C Council Executive Installation.
Ø Pray for Peace: As our beloved country endures the burden of war once again, we offer prayers for the intentions of all those who live there and for the safe return of those who are there for a visit. May God bless you all.
God our Creator, who make the earth a peaceful garden,
Help us restore that peace wherever it has been broken by terrorism and injustice, especially in the Middle East.
We repent for the times when religious language
Has fostered hatred and division…
Bring healing to those whose lives have been shattered by violence.
Instill a renewed spirit of reconciliation in those who lead our people politically and religiously. Amen.
Ø Get well wishes: We would like to wish a speedy and full recovery for Fr. Elie. May God bless him and restore him back to health.
Ø Bingo Sessions: Thursday July 27th, 2006 at 1:00 & 7:00PM.
Ø Knights of Mary: Saturday, 4:30 to 5:30PM.
Ø Congratulations to David Paul Joseph & Mary Jitani who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony at St. Anthony’s Parish on Saturday, July 15th, 2006. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life together full of love and respect for each other.
Ø St. Anne’s Feast: St. Anne’s Parish in Tecumseh will celebrate the Feast of St. Anne with a solemn Mass on Wednesday, July 26th at 11:00AM. All are welcome.
Ø Our Lady of Lebanon Festival: Come celebrate the Assumption’s Feast: August 11th, 12th & 13th, 2006. Mass Schedule at Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine:
- Friday, August 11th, 2006 @ 7:00PM.
- Saturday, August 12th, 2006 @ 7:00PM.
- Sunday, August 13th, 2006 @ 12:00Noon and 6:00PM.
Join us for a candlelight Procession, Saturday August 12th, at 9:30PM. Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine, Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. # 77 North. Leamington, Ontario, Canada. For more information call: Ladies Auxiliary of Our Lady of Lebanon at (519) 326-8291 or the Leamington Lebanese Club at (519) 326-3883. All are welcome to attend.
Ø Knights of Columbus News:
- Council Executive Installation: Sunday July 30, 2006 during the 11:00Am Mass. All members are required to participate in this wonderful ceremony that will take place at the end of the Mass.
- Executive Meeting: August 1st, 2006 at 7:30PM at the Church Hall.
- General Meeting: August 15th, 2006 at 7:30PM at Church Hall.
- Tomato Festival, Food Booth: August 18, 19 & 20 at the Seacliff Park Leamington, our council will be participating in selling food and cold drinks, during the Tomato Fest. We encourage our community to come out and support us. More details to come.
- First Degree Initiation: September 10th, 2006 in Kingsville and September 24th, 2006 in Amherstburg, candidates be there at 1:00PM and Degree at 2:00PM.
St. Anne, Mother of Mary, July 26
Ancient Christian tradition records the names of Sts. Joachim and Anne as the parents of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. They were both members of the tribe of Judah of the house of David. According to tradition, Joachim and Anne came to Jerusalem from Galilee. Over the centuries, they have been honored, especially in the East, at great churches and shrines built in memory of them. Historically and biblically, not much is known of Joachim and Anne, except that they are the parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus. By their fruits we know how people lived, Jesus taught. The Church recognizes the grandparents of Jesus as models of family virtue and faith, which they transmitted to their offspring.
O Good St. Anne,
Mother of Mary, grandmother of Jesus, intercede before God for our families and their children. May one generation hand on to another faith in God’s promise and trust that he will do great things for those who reverence his name.
Prayer to St. Anne
Glorious St. Anne, we think of you as filled with compassion for those who invoke you and with love for those who suffer. Heavily laden with the weight of my troubles, I cast myself at your feet and humbly beg of you to take the present affair which I commend to you under your special protection. (Mention your petition). Deign to commend it to your daughter, our Blessed Lady and lay it before the throne of Jesus, so that He may bring to a happy conclusion. Cease not to intercede for me until my request is granted. Above all, obtain for me the grace of one day beholding my God face to face. With you and Mary and all the saints, may I praise and bless Him for all eternity.
Good Saint Anne, mother of her who is our life, our sweetness and our hope, pray for us. Amen.
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