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Sunday November 26th, 2006
Sunday of the Announcement to Mary
Gospel: Luke 1: 26 –26
Readings: Galatians 3: 15 – 22 St. Luke presents to us in today’s Gospel an exquisite scene, which shows God’s message to Mary through the Angel Gabriel.
The Virgin was at her house in Nazareth when the Angel announced the news about her hearing the divine child in this unknown city which nothing good comes out of. The first word said by the angle Gabriel “Khairé” represents the peaceful greeting of the Greek.
It can be also translated to “Rejoice”. Mary is invited to rejoice with Jerusalem because the Lord is with her; we are not facing a greeting but before a call to rejoice in the Christian visit promised by God since the beginning of days.
Mary was perplexed because the divine visions are always accompanied by confusion. The virgin exclaimed about the feasibility of God’s promise. The angel explained to her that she will have a Son will be the Messiah.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for FGT Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. November 26th, 2006
Sunday of the Announcement to Mary
أحد بشارة العذراء
9:30AM: Antonios Al Andary (Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Louis Thomas & Grandparents Joe Aziz & Wife Badiha & Joe Peters & Wife Sharife (Paul & Adele Thomas)
Mon. November 27th, 2006
The Feast of the Miraculous Medal
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: Minister Pierre Amin Gemayel (Mem. Mass & Rite of Incense)
Tue. November 28th, 2006
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Tannous Raheb (Mr. & Mrs. Daoud Nohra)
Wed. November 29th, 2006
4:45PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Youssef Hanna Hanna & Wife Helainé & Son Boula (Family)
Thu. November 30, 2006
5:15PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Youssef Eid & Wife & Deceased Family Members (Assad Eid &Family)
Fri. December 1st, 2006
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: Fouad Azar (Mr. & Mrs. Nohra Nohra)
Sun. December 3rd, 2006
Sunday of the Visitation to Elizabeth
أحد زيارة العذراء أليصابات
9:30AM: Sarkis Boutros & Deceased Family Members (Family)
11:00AM: John Bryan & Kevin & Jason Faddoul & Michael Riverez (6 Mths. Mem. Mass) (Family)
1:00PM: Baptism: Madeline Keirouz
7:00PM: Lights of Life Service @ Leamington Hospital.
Community News & Events During This Week
Meetings:
- Adult Altar Servers & Eucharist Ministers Meeting: Monday, Nov. 27 @ 7:00PM.
-Knights of Mary Meeting: Every Friday, 4:30 – 5:30PM.
We would like to express our heartfelt condolences for the loss of the Minsiter Pierre Amine Gemayel who was assassinated in Lebanon on Tuesday, November 21st, 2006. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and four our country who continues to offer his children on the altar of world politics.
Welcome: We would like to welcome back to St. Anthony’s Parish Rev. Father Antoine Sleiman. May God bless him and keep him safe.
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:
- Tony & Claudette Daoud, 2 Roger St., Leamington,
Phone # (519) 322-0295
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.
Divine Mercy Chaplet: On Friday, December 1st, 2006 we will begin to have the DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET at St. Michael’s Church, starting at 3:00PM. This devotion will be combined with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Please join us especially during the Fridays of the Advent Season. For further information, you may contact the office @ 326-2643.
Bingo Session: 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
Knights of Columbus News:
- Executive Meeting: Wednesday, December 6th, 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.
The Miraculous Medal, November 27
The story begins on the night of July 19, 1830. A child awakened Saint Catherine Labouré, a novice in the community of the Daughters of Charity in Paris, and summoned her to the chapel.
There she met with the Virgin Mary and spoke with her for several hours. During the conversation Mary said to her, “My child, I am going to give you a mission.” During evening meditation on November 27, 1830, she saw Mary standing on a half globe and holding a golden globe in here hands as if offering it to heaven.
The Virgin explained that the globe represented the whole world, but especially France, who was first to experience many of the troubles which ultimately reached other parts of the world. Streaming from rings on Mary’s fingers as she held the globe were many ray of light.
Mary explained that the rays symbolize the graces she obtains for those who ask for them. Some of the gems on the rings were dark, and Mary explained that the rays and graces were available but did not come because no one had asked for them.
The Vision changed to show our Lady standing on a globe with her arms outstretched and with the dazzling rays of light still streaming from her fingers. Framing the figure was an inscription: O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. The vision turned and showed the design of the reverse side of the medal.
Twelve stars encircled a large “M” from which arose a Cross. Below are two hearts with flames arising from them. One heart is encircled in thorns and the other is pierced by a sword. Then Mary spoke to Catherine: “Have a medal struck upon this model. Those who wear it will receive great graces, especially if they wear it around the neck.”
Catherine explained the entire series of apparitions to her confessor, and she worked through him to carry out Mary’s instructions. She did not reveal that she received the Medal until soon before her death 47 years later. With the approval of the Church, the first Medals were made in 1832 and were distributed in Paris. The devotion spread like wildfire. Marvels of grace and health, Peace and prosperity, following in is wake. Before long people were calling it the “Miraculous Medal”. And in 1836, a Canonical inquiry undertaken at Paris declared the apparitions to be genuine.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.
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