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Sunday May 21st, 2006
Fifth Sunday of the Easter Season
Gospel: Luke 24: 36 – 48
Readings: Romans 10: 1 – 13 The disciples did not recognize Jesus, the Risen Lord. They did not believe that Jesus the crucified was going to rise from the dead.
Jesus had to prove for them that he was alive using material evidence: showing them the wounds marks in his hands and feet, he ate with them and reminded them of his teachings when he was with them. He also explained for them the prophecies and psalms.
He promised them he would send his Spirit to help them. Then, they believed. The main focus of the sixth Sunday of Easter is the disciples’ experience of Jesus’ glorious presence among them. Jesus opened the disciples’ hearts and made them understand the word incarnate through the three years of his teachings.
“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 Mennonite Brethren Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sixth Sunday of the Easter Season
Sun. May 21st, 2006
Ø 9:30AM: Sarkis Boula Boutros (Family)
Ø 11:00AM: Ghazi Keirouz (Michael & Antoinette Jraiche)
Mon. May 22nd , 2006
Ø 10:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Ø 5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Ø 6:00PM: Wajih Nohra (Michael Sleiman)
Tue. May 23rd, 2006
Ø 5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Ø 6:00PM: Elias Obeid (Marie Obeid)
Wed. May 24th, 2006
Ø 5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Ø 6:00PM: Hanné Gergi El Khoury (Jack Zakaria & Family)
Thu. May 25th, 2006
Ascension of the Lord خميس الصعود
Ø 5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Ø 6:00PM: Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family)
Fri. May 26th , 2006
Ø 5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Ø 6:00PM: Special Intention (Ghada & Ricardo Kantati)
Sun, May 28th, 2006
Seventh Sunday of the Easter Season
الأحد السابع من زمن القيامة
Ø 9:30AM: Khalil Youssef Abraham & Wife Lamia & Deceased Family Members
(Family)
Ø 11:00AM: Ben Najem (Jean Najem & Family)
Community News & Events During This Week
Ø Thank you: Special Thanks to all the ladies who helped in any way for the reception held in our Church for Very Rev. Abbot Elias Khalife. May God bless you all with your families.
Ø Victoria Day: On Monday, May 22nd, we celebrate Victoria Day. The office will be closed on that day. Have a safe and happy holiday.
Ø From Lebanon to California: A book by Dr. Henry J. Zeiter which is fascinating reflection on a life of experiences. A testimony to family, friendship and faith. The book is available at www.barnesandnoble.com. Originally from Serhel, Lebanon through this charming book. You will be able to picture all the places and people described so vividly.
Ø Help the needy: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is holding its 3rd Annual SLEEPWALK on Saturday June 3rd, 2006. Walkers will gather at Assumption Church at 7:00AM for a guided walk along the riverfront. Proceeds buy beds for the local needy who are without. To participate as a walker or sponsor please call 253-7481 ext. 11 or contact a member of the Society in your area. Thank you.
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 Bingo Sessions: Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006 at 1:00 & 7:00PM.
Ø Knights of Mary: Saturday, 4:30 to 5:30PM.
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. Rita Patron of Impossible Mission, May 22
St. Rita of Cascia, whose feast is celebrated on May 22, was born at Rocca Porena, Italy of elderly parents. Being along in years, they did not want to see their only child alone in life and so they opposed her desire to become a nun and persuaded her to marry a man against her will at the age of 18 and soon twin boys were born to them.
After eighteen abusive years, her husband was killed in a brawl but not before Rita had converted him from his wicked ways. When her two sons died, a year after their father, Rita applied several times for admission into the Augustinian Convent at Cascia, but was refused each time, as its rule permitted only virgins. Finally in 1413, she was allowed to enter where she remained for 42 years.
She became known for her austerities, penances and brought many back to their religion with her prayers. She was tempted by the devil in many ways, but she remained steadfast to her faith. Upon hearing an ardent sermon about Christ’s passion, Rita prayed to God that he might share with her at least part of his pains.
Slowly one of the thorns from the crucifix was loosened, and implanted itself so deeply into Rita’s forehead that she fainted. Her wound became putrid and fetid. She was banished to a small far from the others’ rooms. There she remained cheerfully for 15 years while the wound grew steadily painful and made even sleep very difficult.
At the moment of her death, with all the nuns surrounding her, the convent bell began to chime, the chord being pulled by a spiritual force. At the same time, the nuns realized a wonderful fragrance had filled the room.
Rita’s wound had healed and her face glowed with an eternal smile. Rita’s saintly remains, which were preserved so well, spread a sweet odor throughout the church. She remained there for 138 years before being moved into the Church.
People still come to see her to this day. Rita trained herself to see everything with a view of eternity. Rita died on May 22, 1457. He body, which has remained incorrupt, is venerated today in Cascia and all over the world.
Saint Rita, patroness of impossible cases, pray for us.
Novena to St. Rita
O holy protector of those who are in greatest need, you who shine as a star of hope in the midst of darkness, blessed Saint Rita, bright mirror of God’s grace, in patience and fortitude you are a model of all the states of life. I unite my will with the will of God through the merits of my Savior Jesus Christ, and in particular through his patient wearing of the crown of thorns, which with tender devotion you contemplated daily. Through the merits of the Holy Virgin Mary and your own graces and virtues, I ask you to obtain my earnest petition, provided it be for the greater glory of God and my own sanctification. Guide and purify my intention, O holy protector and advocate, so that I may obtain the pardon of all my sins and the grace to persevere daily, as you did in walking with courage, generosity and fidelity down the path of life. (Mention the Request).
Saint Rita, advocate of impossible, pray for us.
Pray 3 times: 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, and 1 Glory Be.
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