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August 5th, 2007
Eleventh Sunday of the Pentecost Season, Transfiguration Feast
Gospel: Luke 19: 1– 10
Readings: Ephesians 2: 17 – 22 Today we celebrate the Transfiguration of the Lord on the mount. With Peter, James and John we reflect on this exquisite spectacle through two readings.
The first is the second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians in which he says: “The people of Israel could not gaze at Moses’ face because of the glory of his face.”
In the Gospel of St. Mark, we read about the Transfiguration: “His clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them.”
The apostles understood more to Jesus’ predictions about his passion and death. They did not stop at the Resurrection either. The suffering and death are the two most powerful factors in our earthly life.
They scare and depress us. But we are always reminded that death is not the end. Just as the apostles witnessed the Transfiguration, we, too, can bear witness during the most difficult times of our lives and the happy ones too.
We should let Jesus lead us to the mount, like the apostles. Our own power won’t get us to the top of the mountain, but the power of Jesus.
If we give in to his mercy, we become Peter, John and James. Each one of us becomes the beloved apostle if we accept Jesus’ invitation.
Collection Last Week’s Collection: $ 1,704.58
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 17,326.08 Total Received For the next phase of our plan.Church Roof Donations: $ 8,590.00
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 Calvary Baptist Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. August 5th, 2007
Eleventh Sunday of the Pentecost Season
الأحد الحادي عشر من زمن العنصرة
9:30AM: Antonios Kaysar Yacoub (Tamine Yacoub)
11:00AM: Souad Haifa (2 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. August 6th, 2007
Transfiguration Feast عيد التجلّي
8:30AM: Cathy Jacobs (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Jacobs)
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Tue. August 7th, 2007
8:30AM: Sarkis Boula Boutros & his brothers Joseph & Elias
(Fernando & Jania Martins)
Wed. August 8th, 2007
7:30AM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
8:30AM: Badiha Iskandar Georges & Deceased Family Members
(Mr. & Mrs. Sam & Laurice Elias)
Thu. August 9th, 2007
8:00AM: St. Charbel’s Prayers.
8:30AM: Boula Mikhail (Family)
Fri. August 10th, 2007
Mother Mary’s Tripartite (3 days) Prayers @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine.
ثلاثية العذراء في مزار سيدة لبنان.
7:00PM: Ladies Auxiliary Members dead & Alive (Ladies Auxiliary)
Sat. August 11th, 2007
7:00PM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners & Pilgrims.
9:30PM: Candlelight Procession.
Sun. August 12th, 2007
Twelfth Sunday of the Pentecost Season
Assumption Feast
الأحد الثاني عشر من زمن العنصرة، عيد انتقال العذراء
9:30AM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners & Pilgrims @ St. Anthony’s Parish.
12:00PM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners & Pilgrims @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine.
6:00PM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners & Pilgrims @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine.
Community News & Events During This Week
Civic Holiday: This weekend we celebrate Civic Holiday. The office will be closed on Monday, August 6th. Have a safe and happy holiday.
Bingo: Monday, August 20, 2007 @ 1:00PM.
Children Fun Day: St. Anthony’s Parish will have a day of fun for all the children on Wednesday, August 8th, 2007 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM. All children are welcome. Volunteers are needed. Thank you in advance for your help.
Our Lady of Lebanon Festival: Come celebrate the Assumption Feast on August 10th, 11th & 12th, 2007. Mass Schedule @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine: Friday, August 10th, @ 7PM, Saturday, August 11th, @ 7PM & Sunday, August 12th @ 9:30AM (St. Anthony’s Parish) 12Noon & 6PM.
Join us for a candlelight procession on Saturday, August 11th @ 9:30PM. Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine, Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 North, Leamington. Ladies Auxiliary of Our Lady of Lebanon (519) 326-8291, Leamington Lebanese Club (519) 326-3883.
Solemnity of Our Lady of Our Lady of the Assumption: Join Assumption Parish (Huron Church Rd. & University), in honouring Mary through spiritual reflection and thanksgiving at the 7:00PM Mass on Wednesday, August 15th, 2007.
This year a very special even will take place within the liturgy. Matthew Durham has been called to profess vows of poverty, chastity and obedience in the congregation of priests of St. Basil. Refreshments to follow at Freed-Orman Centre. All are welcome.
Congratulations to Michael Anthony Mikhail who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation on Sunday, July 29th, 2007 at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God bless him with his family.
Leamington Tomato Festival: Seacliff Park, August 15th – 19th, 2007. Call for more info (519) 326-2878. Totally Tomatoes!
Our deepest sympathies to the Maksoud family for the loss of Ghodalia Sarkis Hanna Maksoud who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 67. The Memorial Mass for the rest of her soul is held today, August 5th, 2007 at St. Charbel Church in Oldcastle. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation to her family and relatives in Lebanon and Canada.
Knights of Columbus News:
- K of C Bingo Sessions: Monday August 6th, 2007 at 7:00PM. Please let us know if you are able to assist starting at 5:30PM for both of these days.
- Executive Meeting: Tuesday August 7th, 2007 at Church Hall 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
- Raffle Tickets: Knights of Columbus Members will be selling raffle tickets after Mass, on August 12th & 19th, 2007. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit Holy Family Retreat House in Oxley. Please support this fund raising effort. Tickets are $ 2.00 each or 3 for $ 5.00.
- General Meeting: Tuesday August 21st, 2007 cancelled for summer.
The Transfiguration of Jesus, August 6th
The divinity of Christ was made manifest to Sts. Peter, James & John when Jesus appeared before them on Mount Tabor and his face and clothing shone radiantly.
His appearance before the apostles was a confirmation to them of his relation to the Church and his role as the Son of God.
A feast in honour of the Transfiguration has been celebrated in the Christian churches of the East since the fifth century.
In the Middle Ages, as interest grew in the Holy Land and the various sites connected with the life of Jesus, this feast was established in the Western Roman Empire.
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