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Sunday May 14th, 2006
Fifth Sunday of the Easter Season
Gospel: John 21: 15 – 19
Readings: Ephesians 2: 1 – 10 Peter denied Jesus, his Teacher, three times in the past and three times today he declared his love for him.
Jesus chose him as the shepherd of his Church verifying that love is the foundation of the Church. This love won’t be complete unless it is united with sacrifice one’s self to the point of martyrdom.
In John’s Gospel, Jesus said to the disciples on the way to Emmaus, “What do you want?” Jesus said his last word: “Follow me.”
Peter’s three times declaration of his love for Jesus today, when he appeared after his resurrection on the shores of the Tiberias Sea the morning of the miraculous fishing, erased Peter’s denial of Jesus. It also enables him to lead the Church.
“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:
Fifth Sunday of the Easter Season, Mother’s Day
Sun. May 14th, 2006
Ø 9:30AM: For the Intentions of all Mothers.
Ø 11:00AM: For the Intentions of all Mothers.
Mon. May 15th, 2006
Ø 10:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Ø 5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Ø 6:00PM: Nakhle Gebrael & Wife & Deceased Family Members
(Maryin Gebrael)
Tue. May 16th, 2006
St. Nehmetallah Hardini’s Canonization Feast
عيد إعلان قداسة الأب نعمة الله الحرديني
Ø 5:00PM: St. Nehmetallah’s Prayers.
Ø 5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Ø 6:00PM: Antonios Bakhos Nohra (Max Jacobs & Family)
Wed. May 17th, 2006
Ø 5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Ø 6:00PM: Milani Abraham (Family)
Thu. May 18th, 2006
Ø 5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Ø 6:00PM: Solemn Mass by Very Rev. Abbot Elias Khalife
Sarkis Boula Boutros (Boula & Alice Boutros)
Fri. May 19th , 2006
Ø 5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Ø 6:00PM: Nouhad Nassar (Mr. & Mrs. Najib Saba)
Sun, May 21st, 2006
Sixth Sunday of the Easter Season, Mother’s Day
الأحد السادس من زمن القيامة
Ø 9:30AM: Sarkis Boula Boutros (Majdeline Boutros & Family)
Ø 11:00AM: Ghazi Keirouz (Michael & Antoinette Jraiche)
Community News & Events During This Week
Ø Welcome to our Parish: The Superior of the Maronite Lebanese Order, Abbot Elias Khalife will visit our Parish on Wednesday, May 17, 2006. May God bless him and keep him safe. He will celebrate a solemn Mass followed by a Reception at the Church Hall.
Ø Mother’s Day: We would like to wish all the Mothers a very happy Mother’s Day. May God bless you and give you the health and strength to continue to give to your family following Mother Mary’s example.
Ø Church Étiquette:
- Please inform the Priest: if someone is sick and in need of Communion at home or at the hospital. Please call 322-2282 and inform us. Thanks.
- Decent Clothes: Please wear decent clothes when you come to the Church, the house of God. Please be aware that shorts, short skirts, strapless, backless dresses are not appropriate for the Church. Thank you.
Ø First Communion: Congratulations to all the children who received their First Communion in our Parish last Sunday, May 7th, 2006:
Josie Georges, James Saba, Nicholas Saad, Samantha Gaspar, Joelle Zina, Anthony Tannous, Peter Najm, Gabriella Zina, Monica Badour, Joshua Elachkar, Lucas Azar, Rebecca Daoud, Victoria Daher, Jawade Jraiche, Antonio Raffoul, Valère Gaspard II, Daniel Nehmetallah, Lauren Youssef, Andrew Diab, Pedro Kantati, Melissa Jacobs, Nicholas Jraige & Charbel Andary.
Ø Bingo Sessions: Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006 at 1:00 & 7:00PM.
Ø Knights of Mary: Saturday, 4:30 to 5:30PM.
Ø Mother’s Day Celebration: Star of the Middle-East Entertainment presents Melhem Barakat & Elie Ayoub at Byblos Banquets, 7258 Chase, Dearborn MI, (313) 584-1234 on Friday May 19th, 2006. Ticket Price: $ 95.00 & $ 125.00. VIP available. For tickets and info, Please call: Saeb Mokdad: (313) 999-2777 or (313) 808-0803 or Nazih Fawaz: (313) 377-7111.
Ø Knights of Columbus News:
- General Meeting and election of Council Executive: Sunday May 28, 2006 at 7:00PM at Church Hall. We encourage all members to attend the meeting and participate in the nomination and election. All members serving on the executive board must be a third degree and holding a current membership card.
- Membership Blitz: May 21st, 2006, K of C members will be at the Church entrance handing out application forms, if anyone would like to join in. Please pick up an application, or you can call any of the executive members.
- Father’s Day Raffle: Tickets are $ 2.00 each. All proceeds to Holy Family Retreat House, Oxley, Harrow. 3 Prizes to give out: BBQ & Meat Value 1st ($ 1,100.00), 2nd ($700.00) & 3rd ($ 400.00). The draw date is June 11, 2006. To purchase a ticket, please contact Brother John Semaan at 322-0609 or 322-5747.
St. Nehmetallah Hardini, May 16
Joseph Kassab was born in the year 1808. His father was George Kassab and his mother Mariam Raad. He entered the school of the monks of St. Anthony at Hboub from 1816 to 1822.
He entered the monastery of St. Anthony of Kozhaya and became a novice, November 1828. There he adopted the name of Fr. Nehmetallah Kassab Hardini and learned to bind books.
He professed his first vow on the 14th of November 1830. After he finished his theological studies, he was ordained a priest under Bishop Semaan Zouein in the monastery of Kfifan on December 25th, 1833.
He became a member of the General council three times from 1845 to 1848, 1850 to 1853. He taught in monastic schools. One of his students was St. Charbel. Father Nehmetallah lived a very holy life. He was a man of prayer, totally “enraptured by God.” St. Nehmetallah died in the monastery of Kfifan on December 14, 1858 after struggling ten days with a high fever.
He was fifty years of age. He died holding a picture of the Virgin Mary. His last words were: “O Virgin Mary, between your hands I submit my soul.” Through his intercession many cures occurred: blind, paralyzed, child raised from the dead, cancer and nerve system. He was canonized on May 16th, 2006 in Rome by His All Holiness Pope John Paul II.
Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel
Most glorious Virgin, you were chosen by the Eternal Counsel to be the Mother of the Eternal Word made flesh. You are the treasurer of divine graces and the advocate of sinners. I who am your most unworthy servant have recourse to you. Graciously be my guide and counsellor in this valley of tears.
Obtain for me, through the precious Blood of your Divine Son, the forgiveness of my sins, the salvation of my soul, and the means necessary to obtain it. In like manner, obtain for the Holy Church victory over the enemies and the spread of Jesus’ kingdom over the whole earth. Amen.
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