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Sunday November 19th, 2006
Sunday of the Announcement to Zechariah
Gospel: Luke 1: 1 –25
Readings: Romans 4: 13 – 25 After starting the walk of consecration and renewal, and after taking off the old and wearing the new, the Church enters today the world of announcements. The good news do not begin with Jesus but with John the Baptist.
This first announcement prepares us for the great one. God’s promise is kept. His promise is executed. St. Luke mentioned in the beginning of the Gospel that Zechariah and his wife were together in this situation which they can not surpass, because they were getting on in years.
During that period of time, being barren was thought to be the consequence of sins. The woman who didn’t have a child lived in disgrace because every woman waited eagerly to bear the Messiah. This was the point of view of the people of that era.
God’s point of view was different. This family was not the fruit of rage or revenge. God himself remembered the father in his mercy by sending his angel to give the greatest news of all. She bore a child and kept it a secret because the greatest joys are lived in silence. This family was no longer barren but fertile.
Collection Last Week’s Collection: $ 1,9,28.83
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 11,050.00 Total Received For the next phase of our plan.
Please Remember St. Anthony's Church In Your Will.
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Salvation Army Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. November 19th, 2006
Sunday of the Announcement to Zechariah
أحد بشارة زكريا
9:30AM: Claude Obeid (10 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Antonios Sarkis Youssef (Marzouka Youssef & Family)
Mon. November 20th, 2006
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:15PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Bakhos Jacobs (Mr. & Mrs. Kalim Azar)
Tue. November 21st, 2006
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Jamie Sarkis (Mr. & Mrs. Joe Youssef)
Wed. November 22nd, 2006
4:45PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Boula Laba (Mr. & Mrs. Mario De Ponio)
Thu. November 23rd, 2006
5:15PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Boula Mikhail (Family)
Fri. November 24th, 2006
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Cathy Jacobs (Marie Youssef & Family)
Sun. November 26th, 2006
Sunday of the Announcement to Mary
أحد بشارة العذراء
9:30AM: Youssef Hanna Sarkis & Wife Helaine & Son Boula (Family)
11:00AM: Louis Thomas & Grandparents Joe Aziz & Wife Badiha & Joe Peters & Wife Sharife (Paul & Adele Thomas)
2:00PM: Baptism: Matthew Najem.
Community News & Events During This Week
Meetings:
- Parish Council Meeting: Today, Nov. 19 @t 7:00PM.
- Altar Servers Meeting: Monday, Nov. 20, 4:30 – 5:30PM.
- Adult Altar Servers & Eucharist Ministers Meeting: Monday, Nov. 20 @ 7:00PM.
-Knights of Mary Meeting: Every Friday, 4:30 – 5:30PM.
Congratulations to His Worship Mayor Eddie Francis on his re-election. May God bless him and keep him safe.
Congratulations to the new town Councillors. May God bless them all.
Masses in Memory: We received the Masses and Donation in memory of Alex Mouawad. Thank you all for your generosity. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family.
Christmas Party: St. Anthony’s Parish is organizing a Christmas Party for all the children of our Parish. Please sign your names on sheet provided at the church entrance.
Our Lady of Guadalupe: The Icon of our Lady of Guadalupe will visit our Parishioners. This week the Icon will visit the Residence of:
- Michel & Micheline Nouhra, 8 Cedar Dr., Leamington,
Phone # (519) 326-1096
If you would like the Icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe to visit you, please call the Church at 322-2282 or sign your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
Bingo Session: Friday, November 24th, 2006 at 1:00 & 7:00PM & Monday November 27th, 2006 at 1:00PM.
Bulletin Advertisement: Space available for ads in our weekly Bulletin. If you are interested, please call 322-2282.
- 1 Year: $ 120.00
- 6 Months: $ 70.00
Church Etiquette: Please return all the books and hymns sheets to the table at the back of the Church, so people could use them during the next Mass. Thank you.
Medaille Retreat House: Here are the upcoming programs that will be offered at Medaille Retreat House, 545 Fanshawe Pk. Rd. West, London: December 2nd, 2006: Advent Day of prayer, Saturday, 9:00AM to 3:00PM. December 31st, 2006: New Year’s Eve, Sunday, 8:00PM to 12:30AM. For more information or to pre-register for any of the above, please phone (519) 641-1379; fax (519) 641-3774 or email medaille@mnsi.net.
Star of the Middle East presents Wael Kfoury with Ahmad Hatoum & Rima on Thursday, November 23rd, 2006 at the Caboto Club, 2175 Parent & Tecumseh, Windsor, Phone # (519)252-8383. Tickets: $ 70.00 (No Dinner), $ 95.00, $ 140.00 & $ 175.00 (VIP). For Reservations call: (519) 999-3335. Door opens at 8:00PM. Dinner Served at 10:00AM.
Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School Upcoming Events Upcoming Events: November 22: Academic Awards Banquet @ 7PM.
Knights of Columbus News:
- General Meeting: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 7:00PM at Church Hall.
- 1st & 2nd Degree: Sunday, November 26th, 2006 at 1PM in Essex. All candidates to meet at St. Anthony’s Parish Parking Lot at 12:30PM so that we can leave together or share a ride.
- 2nd Annual Banquet: January 27th, 2007 at the Leamington Lebanese Club. Tickets are $ 25.00 for Adults and $ 15.00 for children 12 & under. To purchase a ticket please call Elias Khayat at 322-2187.
Presentation of Mary, November 21st
This feast celebrates the dedication of the Church of St. Mary built in Jerusalem near the site of the Temple. According to an early tradition, Mary was born to Sts. Ann and Joachim in Jerusalem, in a neighbourhood close by the Temple. At twelve, she was presented there to learn the law of God. The present Church of St. Ann, a favourite place of pilgrimage, marks the ancient site today. The Scriptures which spoke of the “Daughter of Zion” singing and rejoicing in the presence of the Lord, probably suggested to ancient Christian piety eager to know the details of Mary’s early life which were portrayed in art by many great medieval artists.
Heavenly Father, you have given us a model of life in the Holy Family of Nazareth. Help us to make our family a New Nazareth. Immaculate Heart of Mary, cause of our joy, pray for us, be always with us, guide and protect us. Amen.
Lebanon Independence Day, November 22nd
On November 22nd, Lebanon celebrates its independence, which took place on November 22nd, 1943 from League of Nations mandate under French administration. Lebanon (10,452 Sq. Km) is a Middle Eastern Country, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Israel & Syria. Beirut is the Capital of Lebanon. Our current President of the Republic is General Emile Lahoud. Lebanon is famous for its tourist area. Lebanon’s climate makes skiing, swimming and other activities very enjoyable.
Prayer for the Sick
Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the Sick, we turn to you in this time of illness. O dearest Comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the place and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servant (…) to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge your holy will and know that whatever you do, you do for the love of us. Amen.
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