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December 25th, 2007
Christmas Day 2007
Gospel: Luke 1:1 – 20
Readings: Hebrews 1:1 – 12 The Church reminds us today that Jesus is born in the flesh from the offspring of David; he took a human body similar to ours, from our family and he came in our midst; he is from our flesh and bones; at the same time he invited us to be of his flesh and bones.
Jesus is Lord and Saviour, according to the relation to the Spirit. There will never be an ending to his kingdom. He was incarnated in history and was in a specific geographic area with a human face and a divine face as well.
Jesus the Lord couldn’t complete his mission without Jesus the man. After Jesus was born, and God spoke to us through him, we had to be born with him as God’s children so we could transform the earth into heaven after He came to our world. He came in glory, peace and hope to all.
God is love; He took a human flesh for the salvation, forgiveness, peace, justice and mercy. Jesus wore the poverty and the weakness of the human. We can relate to him with no fear; we should bring joy like the shepherds, so we could win the battle of justice and peace, not that of violence and arrogance.
Collection Last week’s Collection: $ 2,061.89
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
The second payment of the Loan ($ 16,800) was sent to Catholic Missions in Canada.
$ 1,821.41: Total Received (After loan payment)
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 Wheatley Evangel Tabernacle. Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Tuesday. December 25th, 2007
Christmas Day.
Jesus is Born. Halleluiah!!
Christmas Midnight Mass
12:00AM: For the intentions of All Parishioners.
Christmas Day Mass
11:00AM: For the Intentions of All Parishioners.
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007
تهنئة العذراء
11:00AM: Milani Abraham (Family)
Thursday, December 27th, 2007
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Liturgy of the Word.
Friday, December 28th, 2007
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
6:00PM: Liturgy of the Word.
Sun. December 30th, 2007
Sunday of the Presentation in the Temple.
9:30AM: Tony Badaoui (Nehmetallah Nehmetallah & Family)
11:00AM: Fawzi Daoud (Mem. Mass) (Family)
Community News & Events During This Week
Special Thanks: We would like to express our most sincere thanks to all the volunteers who decorated the Church for the Christmas Season, the children for the Christmas Play, St. Anthony’s Youth Group led by Samia Abbas for organizing this year’s event and for their help and support. May God bless all of you and give you a happy and safe holiday season with your families.
We would like to welcome all the visitors who came to celebrate his Holy Season with their families. We wish them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Office Closed: The Office will be closed on Tuesday & Wednesday December 25th & 26th and will reopen on Thursday, December 27th. Have a Blessed Holiday Season.
Masses & Donations: We received the Masses & Donations in memory of Antonios Youssef. Thank you all for your generosity. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
Church Etiquette: When you light a candle, please return the used matches to the proper spot to avoid an accidental fire. Thank You.
Congratulations to Ann Marie Karam who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation at St. Anthony’s Parish on Sunday, December 23rd, 2007. May God bless her with her family.
Bingo: Thursday, January 3rd, 2008 @ 1:00PM.
Knights of Columbus News;
- Jan. 16th, 2008: Euchre Harrow Council (1st Council Competition. Others to follow)
- Jan. 19th, 2008: 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.
Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School News:
- Grade 8 Information Night: Thursday, January 17th, 2008 at 7:00PM at Cardinal Carter Auditorium.
- Parents & Students Welcome: All Grade 8 Parents and Students welcome including students and parents from local public and French Language elementary schools.
- Grade 8 Dance: Your son/daughter is invited to the Grade 8 Dance which will take place in the Cardinal Carter School Gymnasium from 7:00 to 9:00PM, while parents have the opportunity to explore our school and its many exciting program.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Abouna Fadi & Abouna Elie’s Message
Dear Friends,
We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Christmas is a time for sharing. It reminds us of our call to be Jesus to others.
Let us celebrate God who loved us so much that He became one of us, walked with us, celebrated with us, and taught us to love as He loves.
Christmas is a time for us to open our hearts to the signs of the times. Let us be messengers of love, faith and peace this year with Jesus in our hearts.
We hope and pray that you and your families have a blessed Christmas filled with peace and love, and that this New Year be abounding with God’s favour.
Abouna Fadi Helwanji & Abouna Elie Zouein, P. P.