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Sunday October 15th, 2006
Fifth Sunday after the Holy Cross
Gospel: Mathew 24: 1 – 13
Readings: Philippians 2: 12 – 18 The Bridesmaids took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them entered the room of everlasting happiness with lamps that used oil which cannot be bought, sold or borrowed. This parable can be found exclusively in St. Matthew’s Gospel and was inspired by the weddings that took place during Jesus’ era. If the lamps of the foolish bridesmaids went out, couldn’t they walk in the light of the wise bridesmaids’ lamps?
We notice the lack of brotherly love with the wise bridesmaids. They wouldn’t give the foolish ones any of their oil. After all these questions, can we say that this is a true human wedding? Of course not. We are in front of a parable that was used by Jesus to explain to us the relationship between God and human beings and his sudden arrival.
Jesus’ position in the wedding was used to make us understand as humanly as possible and to take us in the atmosphere of his second coming and through it he invites us to his heavenly wedding. The lamp symbolizes the faith, the oil symbolizes the good deeds and the bridegroom is Jesus. The wedding is a symbol of all the graces that wait for those who are ready to meet the Bridegroom.
Collection Last Week’s Collection: $ 1,894.10
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 10,200.00 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 United Pentecostal Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. October 15th, 2006
Fifth Sunday after the Holy Cross
الأحد الخامس بعد عيد الصليب
Ø 9:30AM: For all the generous Contributors to St. Anthony’s Parish.
Ø 11:00AM: Elias Obeid (2 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Ø 1:30PM: Baptism: Tatiana Maria Sarkis.
Mon. October 16th, 2006
Ø 9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Ø 5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
Ø 6:00PM: Nora Qasawa (Nabil Qasawa)
Tue. October 17th, 2006
Ø 9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Ø 5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
Ø 6:00PM: Antonios Keirouz & Salim Keirouz & Tony Keirouz & Badiha Farah (Badr Keirouz)
Wed. October 18th, 2006
Ø 9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Ø 5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
Ø 6:00PM: Guiseppe Gudici & Family Carmen’s Catering )
Thu. October 19th, 2006
Ø 9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Ø 5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
Ø 6:00PM: Youssef Sarkis Elias & Wife Kawkab & Deceased Family Members (Sam & Laurice Elias)
Fri. October 20th, 2006
Ø 9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Ø 5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
Ø 6:00PM: Israel Ishaq & Waed & Jamil Taba (Farah & Hiyam Aziz)
Sun. October 22nd, 2006
Sixth Sunday after the Holy Cross
الأحد السادس بعد عيد الصليب
Ø 9:30AM: Available. Call 322-2282 to book.
Ø 11:00AM: Youssef Jabbour (Sadie Jabbour)
Community News & Events During This Week
Ø Halloween Party: St. Anthony’s Parish is having a Halloween Party for all the children 4 to 12 years of age. If you are interested, please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance. Date will be announced later.
Ø Church Etiquette: Please do not touch the painting of the three Saints to protect the colors from fading when in contact with perfumes or oils. Thank you.
Ø Pray the Rosary: The Rosary is our salvation. During the month of October, we will pray the Rosary every morning at 9:00AM. All are welcome.
Ø Bingo Session: Please mark your calendars for our next bingo session which will be held on Saturday, October 28th, 2006 at 7:00PM. For more information, please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous @ 326-7642.
Ø Update information: We are in the process of updating our Parish list. Please write your name and correct address on the Church Envelope, so we can change or correct the info on the Parish List. Thank you all for your cooperation.
Ø Masses in Memory: We received the Masses in memory of Cathy Jacobs. We thank you for your generosity. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives.
Ø Our Lady of Guadalupe: The Icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe will visit our Parish starting October 9th, 2006. If you are interested in having Mother Mary visit your home for one day, please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
Ø Marriage Preparation Course: All those planning on getting married in St. Anthony’s Parish during the upcoming year are asked to register for the Marriage Preparation Course. The first available course, sponsored by St. Michael’s Parish, 29 Elliott St., Leamington, will take place on November 9, 10 & 11, 2006: Thursday, 7:00PM to 10:00PM, Friday, 7:00PM to 10:00PM, Saturday, 12:00Noon to 6:00PM. Fee: $ 75.00 per couple. Please call St. Michael’s Parish at 326-2643 for more information.
Ø South County Youth COR: All youth ages 16 – 21 are invited to attend a weekend filled with lots of fun, faith and friends. Join us on October 27 – 29th, 2006 at Cardinal Carter High School. Cost is $ 35.00 for the weekend. For more information, contact Veronica Costa from St. Michael’s Parish at 326-2643 or Claire Bondy from Holy Name of Jesus Parish at 776-8486. If you are interested, please fill out the application provided at the Church Entrance.
Ø Congratulations to Scott Vachon & Rita Sarkis who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony on Sunday, October 8th, 2006 at St. Anthony’s Parish.
We also would like to wish all the best to Tony Dahma & Annie Yacoub who
celebrated their Holy union in St. Anthony’s Parish on Saturday, October 14th,
2006.
We wish both couples a long and happy life together full of love and respect for
each other.
Ø Coats for kids: Help keep our community warm this winter! Collection has begun for the 2006 Annual coats for Kids Campaign and runs until October 31st, 2006. Coats in good condition can be dropped off at Fletchers Cleaners, Canopy Cleaners or Kennedy Cleaners. Distribution of coats will take place November 2, 3 and 4 at the Sun Parlour Home in Leamington.
Ø Knights of Columbus News:
- General Meeting: Tuesday, October 17th, 2006, 7:30PM at the Church Hall.
- K O C Bingo Sessions: Saturday, November 11th, 2006 at 1:00PM & Tuesday, December 5th, 2006 at 7:00PM.
St. Teresa of Avila, October 15
St. Teresa was born at Avila, Spain, on March 28, 1515, the daughter of an influential family in that town. Lively and affectionate by nature, she made friends easily and adapted readily to any circumstance.
As a child she was drawn to religion. She and her small brother avidly read the lives of the saints and once even attempted to leave home to die for their faith among the Moors in Africa. They were quickly returned home.
Teresa’s religious values weakened in her teenage years. In 1531, however, she suddenly decided to enter the Carmelite monastery at Avila over her father’s objection. She was professed in 1538. After a period of sickness and religious mediocrity, she began to experience great graces of prayer in her late thirties. She described her experiences with remarkable skill in writing that have become spiritual classics.
Her autobiography, The way of perfection, and The Interior Castle have inspired and guided countless people in their spiritual lives. Teresa decided to reform her own Carmelite Community and she established new monasteries throughout Spain. Despite much opposition she went about her task with a good disposition and great common sense.
She was both a mystic and a practical apostle. As she lay dying, the Holy Eucharist was brought to her bedside. “O my Lord, now it is time that we may see each other,” she exclaimed. She died at Alba de Tormes, Spain, on October 4, 1582, surrounded by her sisters who had been enriched so much by her wisdom and example. She is a Doctor of the Church.
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