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December 2nd, 2007
Sunday of The Visitation to Elizabeth
Gospel: Luke 1:39 – 45
Readings: Ephesians 1:1 – 14 During this season of announcements, Mary’s visit comes as continuity to the announcement of the angel to her and a confirmation for Elizabeth on her son’s role.
The baby started moving in his mother’s womb by the power of the Holy Spirit to let his mother unveils Mary’s baby secret. The promises of the Old Covenant won’t belong only to the people of Israel but to all those who will accept the announcement of Jesus.
The meeting between Mary and Elizabeth is different from any other meeting. It is a meeting of glory and thanksgiving to God who gave the barren one the grace of carrying the announcer of the New Covenant and to the Virgin to become the Mother of the Founder of the New Testament.
Elizabeth did not choose the words to greet Mary just to be gracious or hospitable. It is a true faithful cry of a person surprised by the divine presence, “Blessed is the fruit of your womb.” Elizabeth felt what was only felt by Mary. She declared her faith in the incarnation of the word even before He was born.
She saw in Mary not only a relative but the Mother of the Lord, “The Mother of My Lord comes to me.” She congratulated Mary on her belief in the announcement that she just accepted. By doing so, Elizabeth expressed her joy and the joy of her son who leaped in her womb when she heard Mary’s greeting.
Collection Last week’s Collection: $ 1,676.94
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 17,326.08 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 Meadowbrook Fellowship Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. December 2nd, 2007
Sunday of the Visitation to Elizabeth9:30AM: Sarkis Iskandar Boutros & Deceased Family Members(Theresa Boutros & Family)
11:00AM: Louie Thomas & Grandparents Joe & Sharife Peters & Aunt Yvette (Paul & Adele Thomas)
Mon. December 3rd, 2007
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: Liturgy of the Word.
Tue. December 4th , 2007
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Liturgy of the Word.
Wed. December 5th, 2007
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Liturgy of the Word.
Thu. December 6th , 2007
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
10:15AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
10:45AM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
11:00AM: Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour.
12:00PM: Blessing & Conclusion of the Day.
6:00PM: Liturgy of the Word.
Fri. December 7th , 2007
Immaculate Conception Feast
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
5:45PM: Living Rosary.
6:00PM: For the intentions of all Ladies Auxiliary Members Dead & Alive Renewal of Vows (Ladies Auxiliary)
Sun. December 9th, 2007
Sunday of the Birth of John the Baptist.
9:30AM: Available. Call 322-2282 to book.
11:00AM: Sarkis Boula Boutros & Brothers Elias & Joseph (Boula & Alice Boutros)
Community News & Events During This Week
Weekday Masses: Please note that starting tomorrow, Monday, December 3rd, we will only have the Devotion Prayers and the Liturgy of the Word during the week. The Mass intentions will be rescheduled for later dates. Thank you for your cooperation and we apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.
Please pick up your 2008 Envelopes at the Church Entrance.
Christmas Play: If you are interested in taking part in this year’s Christmas Play, please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
Living Rosary: On December 7th, 2007 at 5:45PM, for the feast of the Immaculate Conception we are planning our first Living Rosary Prayers. To make this experience a total success, we need 61 grade school children to participate. If you are interested, please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. More details to follow.
Christmas Party: St. Anthony’s Parish Christmas Party will take place on Sunday December 16th, 2007, from 2 to 5PM. Please sign your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. All children are welcome to come and see Santa!!!
Congratulations to Nicholas Baeini & Anthony & Andrew Quenneville who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation on Sunday November 25th, 2007 at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God bless them with their families.
Knights of Mary: Meeting every Friday, 4:30 to 5:30PM.
Bingo: Tuesday, December 4th, 2007 @ 1:00PM.
Knights of Columbus News;
- Dec. 4th, 2007: Executive meeting at 7PM at the Church Hall.
- Dec. 13th, 2007: Thursday Bingo Session at 7PM. Contact Bechara Daher if you can assist in future Bingo Dates.
- Dec. 18th, 2007: General Meeting at Church Hall at 7PM.
- Jan. 16th, 2007: Euchre Harrow Council (1st Council Competition. Others to follow)
- Jan. 19th, 2007: Basketball Free Throw (Chair John Semaan) at St. Louis School. Completion begins at 9AM.
- Jan. 26th, 2008: St. Anthony’s KC 13797 3rd Annual Banquet at Lebanese Club. Cocktails at 6PM, Dinner at 7PM. Tickets are $28/person ($ 15 kids under 12). There will be DJ entertainment, raffles and door prizes. Further details to follow. Keep this date open on your calendar. Everyone is welcome.
Our Lady of Guadalupe 15th Annual Celebration at Assumption Church, Windsor on Wednesday, December 12th, 2007. 6:00PM to 7:00PM: Confessions at Rosary Chapel. 6:0015PM: Holy Rosary and Procession of Nations. 7:15PM: Holy Mass. Celebrant: Fr. Paul Walsh, C.S.B. Special Participation of these Communities: Hispanic, Lebanese, Italian, African & Filipino. Reception to follow at Freed-Ormon Centre. Come join in the festivities in honour of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
St. Charbel’s Annual Christmas Party will be held at St. Charbel’s, 1010 Hwy. 3, Old Castle, on Saturday, December 15th, 2007. Live entertainment by Soumaya Aziz & Band. Doors open at 6:00PM. Dinner at 7:00PM. Cash Bar. Tickets $ 50/person. For reservations or info, please call: (519) 972 - 0761. All are welcome.
The Immaculate Conception, December 8th
The solemn feast of Mary’s Immaculate Conception, celebrated nine months before the feast of her birth (September 8), recalls the Christian belief that Mary was preserved free from all stain of original sin from the moment of her conception by her mother, Ann.
Because of her unique role as the mother of Jesus Christ, God endowed her with special graces and gifts.
Like a new Eve, she brought new life to the world through her Divine Son. The feast is also a reminder that the whole Church shares in Mary’s privileges in some way.
For this reason the feast day prayers asks God to “trace in our actions the lines of her love, in our hearts her readiness of faith.”
The bishops of the United States, with firm believe in Mary’s intercession, confided their new nation to her care under the title of her Immaculate Conception.
“Our Lord doe not come down from heaven every day to be in a golden ciborium. He comes to find another heaven which is definitely dearer to him, the heaven of our souls, created in his image, the living temple of the Adorable Trinity.”
(St. Therese of Lisieux)
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