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April 29th, 2007
Fourth Sunday of the Easter Season
Gospel: John 21: 1 – 14
Readings: Hebrews 13: 18 – 25 This Sunday reminds us of the apparition of Jesus to seven of his disciples by the Sea of Tiberias.
The miraculous fish symbolizes the fishing of people at the hand of the disciples. The net is a symbol of the Church which has to gather in the risen Lord all the people of the earth, to give them the salvation.
Jesus is the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant. He makes us complete in everything good so that we may do God’s will. We are committed through Jesus to complete the will of God and to live according to his laws.
The seven disciples did not catch any fish. It seems like the mission of casting the line for fish has been completed and that of casting the line for people to the salvation has started. Jesus is present with us. He is risen. They recognized him from the abundance of the fish and their net that did not tear.
The beloved disciple was the first one to recognize him. By taking the bread and giving it to them in communion, Jesus clearly indicated the Holy Eucharist, through which we meet Jesus, the Risen Lord present with us until the end of days.
Collection Last Week’s Collection: $ 1,749.38
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 13,936.00 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 St. Michael’s Parish Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. April 29th, 2007
Fourth Sunday of the Easter Season
الأحد الرابع من زمن القيامة
9:30AM: Tannous Nohra & Wife Linda & Son-in-law Sarkis Saad (Family)
11:00AM: Boula Gebrael (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. April 30th, 2007
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Denise Jacobs (Mr. & Mrs. George Tawil)
Tue. May 1st, 2007
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
6:00PM: Elias & Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid)
Wed. May 2nd, 2007
5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
6:00PM: Ladies Auxiliary Members Dead & Alive (Ladies Auxiliary)
Thu. May 3rd, 2007
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
10:00AM: St. Charbel’s Prayers.
10:45AM: Sacred Heart Prayers/Meditation.
11:00AM: Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour.
12:00PM: Blessing & Conclusion of the Day.
5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
6:00PM: Bakhos Jacobs (Family)
Fri. May 4th, 2007
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
6:00PM: All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
Sun. May 6th, 2007
Fifth Sunday of the Easter Season
الأحد الخامس من زمن القيامة
9:30AM: Taleb Nasr & Wife Rosa & Daughter Badiha (Family)
11:00AM: Souad Haifa (Family)
3:00PM: First Communion Celebration.
Community News & Events During This Week
Welcome Back: We would like to welcome back to his Parish, our Pastor Rev. Father Elie Zouein. May God bless him and keep him safe and healthy.
Month of May: May is the month consecrated to prayers for Mother Mary. We will pray the Rosary and Litany every evening at 5:30PM. All are welcome to attend and pray to the Mother of our Saviour.
Divine Mercy Chaplet: We will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet every Friday at 3:00PM at St. Anthony’s Parish, as requested by our Lord to Saint Faustina. All are welcome to attend.
Bingo Session: Monday, April 30th, 2007 at 1:00 & 7:00PM.
Leamington Lebanese Club is looking for waiters and waitresses. Mostly weekends. If you are interested or for more information, please contact the office at 326-3883.
First Communion: The Fist Communion Celebration will take place in our Parish on next Sunday, May 6th, 2007 at 3:00PM.
Cardinal Carter News: On June 1st, 2007, Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School is holding its Third Annual “Friday Night Lights” Community Concert. This year’s cultural celebration features Jody Raffoul. It is our aim to have ethnic food tents available throughout the concert, promoting the various cultures of Leamington. Many local clubs have committed to a presence at the concert, including: Lebanese, Portuguese and German. If you would like cultural representation at this celebration, please call Cardinal Carter School by May 4th, 2007 at (519) 322-2804.
Knights of Columbus News:
- Executive Meeting: May 1st, 2007 @ 7:00PM at Church Hall.
- Social Dinner Members & their families: May 26th, 2007. Please contact Bro. Elias Khayat at 322-2187 if you can assist.
- 4th Degree Exemplification (honour Guard): June 2nd, 2007 in London, Ontario. You must be 3rd degree member.
- General Membership Meeting & Election of Executive: Sunday June 3rd, 2007 at 3:00PM. Please reserve this date.
- Council Survey and membership Recruitment: All members, please complete and return the survey sheet, we like to hear from you (Copy in the Church Bulletin)
St. Joseph the Worker, May 1st
On May 1st, 1955, Pope Pius XII addressed the Catholic Association of Italian Workers and declared that this day would be known as the feast day of St. Joseph the Worker.
In the Communist bloc, May 1st is celebrated as May Day, which glorifies the relationship between the worker and the socialist state. It is obvious that the Church was very concerned with this, and wanted to demonstrate to its faithful that it was equally concerned about the plight of the working man and woman.
Joseph, a carpenter, taught his trade to his son, Jesus, and provided for his family. It is especially important to remember this human element when contemplating the lives of both St. Joseph and the Holy Family.
Lord God, maker of all things, you give us skill of mind and body to labour and serve in this world. May we follow the way of St. Joseph who worked with Christ at his side, and may all we do be a sign of your greatness and power.
St. Philip and St. James May 3rd
St. Philip was born at Bethsaida in Galilee. He was one of the apostles and a disciple of John the Baptist. He heard the call of Jesus, “Follow me,” and accompanied Jesus on his public ministry. He is mentioned in St. John’s Gospel, and invited the apostle, Bartholomew, to come and see Christ.
At the Last Supper he said to Jesus, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough.” According to tradition, Philip was present with the apostles who spent ten days waiting in the upper room in Jerusalem for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
After the death of Christ, Philip preached the Gospel in Phrygia, Asia Minor. He was martyred at Hierpolis by soldiers loyal to Emperor Domitian.
St. James, also known as James the Less, was one of the twelve apostles and is called “the son of Alpheus” and “the brother of the Lord” in the Gospels.
It is assumed, however, that he was most likely a cousin of Jesus. He is believed to be the author of the Epistle of St. James in the New Testament.
James was appointed the Bishop of Jerusalem and was present at the Council of Jerusalem. He was also present with the apostles in the upper room awaiting the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. James remained in Jerusalem after Pentecost and was stoned to death there in 62.
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