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February 11th, 2007
Sunday of the Faithfully Departed
Gospel: Luke 16:19– 31
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5: 1 – 11 Today’s Gospel describes the life of Lazarus who was a poor man. This Gospel is a proof of God’s kept promise, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be billed.” This Gospel is an example of God’s love for the poor. God chose the poor to share in his glory.
The Gospel does not mention the bad habits of the rich but it mentions that he did not listen to Moses and the prophets. He did not know how to live the present without ignoring the eternal life. The only sin that the rich man committed was not sharing his wealth with the poor and the needy. The wealthy man did not abuse or humiliate Lazarus but at the same time, he did not do anything to help ease his pain or hunger.
A true Christian is not a person who doesn’t do evil, but a person who does good deeds. The conclusion of the text is a declaration that the living has “Moses and the prophets”. This will confirm the seriousness of the divine inspiration through the scriptures. People don’t have to wait for miracles to believe and repent.
The announcement is in our midst. We hear it on our paths of human life. It warns us to love God and our neighbours as ourselves. As we remember the faithfully departed, the Church reminds us through the letter to the Thessalonians that death comes suddenly without a warning. We have to be prepared by hearing the word of God and living by it.
Collection Last Week’s Collection: $ 1,507.73
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 13,636.00 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 Meadow Brook Fellowship Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. February 11th, 2007
Sunday of the Faithfully Departed
أحد الموتى المؤمنين
9:30AM: Cenira Sarkis (Wadih Sarkis & Children)
11:00AM: Antonios & Frangie Jraige (Sarkis Kantarjian & Family)
Mon. February 12th, 2007
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: Acoubi Kalashou (Lamia Kalashou)
Tue. February 13th, 2007
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Antonio Esterlina & Wife (Mark & Anna Knight)
Wed. February 14th, 2007
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Antoune Nohra (Lorraine Nohra)
Thu. February 15th, 2007
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
6:00PM: Antonio Guandancio & Palmira Loracu (Isabella Barbosa)
Fri. February 16th, 2007
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
Sun. February 17th, 2007
Opening of the Lent Season, The Wedding at Cana
أحد مدخل الصوم، عرس قانا الجليل
9:30AM: Linda Nohra (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Louis Thomas (Family)
Community News & Events During This Week
Fr. Elie’s 20th Anniversary: Fr. Elie Zouein, our Pastor celebrated his 20th Anniversary as priest on February 9th. We will all come together as one family to honour him on Saturday, February 24th, 2004 with a Solemn Mass at 5:00PM at St. Anthony’s Church followed by a reception at the Leamington Lebanese Club. Tickets ($ 25.00) are available at the Church Entrance after both Masses or at the Church Office, Monday to Friday from 8:00AM to 3:00PM. Thank you all for your support.
25th & 50th Anniversaries: If you are celebrating your 25th or 50th Anniversary this year, please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
First Communion: The First Communion Courses, every Friday from 5:00 to 6:30PM. All are welcome.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Icon will visit this week: St. Anthony’s Parish, 280 Talbot Rd. East, Leamington, Phone # (519) 322-2282. All are welcome.
Bingo Sessions: Thursday, March 1st, 2007 at 1:00 & Friday, March 23rd, 2007 @ 7:00PM.
Congratulations to Maya Sara Robinson who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation on Sunday, February 4th, 2007 at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God bless her with her family.
St. Peter’s Valentine’s Day: St. Peter’s Church presents Elias Haddad and His band for Valentine’s Party, Saturday, February 17th, 2007 at St. Peter’s Church Hall, 166 Tecumseh Rd. East, Middle Eastern Cuisine. Tickets: Adults $ 40.00, Children under 12: $ 20.00. Cash Bar available. For reservations, please call: (59) 973-7240. Limited Seating.
Catholic Family Services Foundation is hosting a Dinner and Dance: Friday Night at the Hop, “Fun from the fifties” on Friday, April 20, 2007 at Teutonia Club, 55 Edinborough St., Windsor. Doors open at 5:30PM. Dinner at 7:00PM. Entertainment at 8:30PM. Cash Bar. Chicken and ribs dinner. Tickets $ 30.00 per person. Prizes for best 50’s dressed. Dancing to the hot music of Kevin “Elvis” Bezaire of Starstruck Productions. Door and Raffle Prizes. For tickets, call Joe at 966-5551 or Teutonia Club at 969-3815.
2007 Mother – Daughter Program: Sunday, March 25th. 2007 at 1:00PM – 4:00PM. Cost $15.00 per family at St. John Vianney Parish, 385 Dieppe St., Windsor, Ontario. The Program explores God’s special gift of human fertility and the beauty and wonder of God’s plan for growing up and becoming women. Program is designed specifically for girls between the ages of 10 – 13. Limited space available, to register, contact: Nancy @ Family, Life and Youth Ministry Office at (519)254-3141.
Job Opportunity: St. Ursula’s Roman Catholic Church is in need of an Office Manager. Reporting to the Parish Pastor, the Office Manager will manage the activities of the office of St. Ursula’s Parish. He/She will be responsible for office support to the Pastor, staff and members of the Parish, including welcoming to the Parish in a sensitive, compassionate and professional manner. The office Manager will handle all correspondence, process mail, maintain office records, and ensure office materials and equipment are available and operational. Please forward your application to the Pastor of St. Ursula’s Parish, Fr. D. Vere at 205 Tweedsmuir Ave., West Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5N8.
Knights of Columbus News:.
- General Membership Meeting: Tuesday, February 20th, 2007 at Church Hall.
- Euchre Game Competition: February 14th, 2007 at St. Michael’s Church Hall.
- K O C District 21 Basketball Free Throw Competition: Congratulations to Jake Wiebe age 10, from East Mersea School, Matthew Raffoul age 13 and Jessica Viscosi, both from ST. Michel. They won first place for the district Competition on February 3rd, 2007 at St. Louis School. They will be advanced to the Regional Competition to be held in Chatham on March 3rd, 2007.
- St. Anthony’s Maronite K of C Council 13797 Cardinal Carter Secondary School Bursary: Eligibility and application are available from Students Services at Cardinal Carter for 4th Year graduating students in 2007.
Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11th
The Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous fro, a cave near Lourdes, France, in 1858. From February 11 to July 16, the young peasant girl saw “the lady dressed in white” about eighteen times. Mary told her to pray for sinners and to have a church built on that spot. When Bernadette asked her who she was, she replied, “I am the Immaculate Conception.” Today the great shrine of Lourdes is a sacred place where pilgrims gather from all over the world for prayer, healing, and a renewal of faith.
God of mercy, may the prayers of Mary help us to rise above our human weakness.
Prayer after Mass
Soul of Christ, make me holy. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, fill me with love.
Water from Christ’s side, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. Good Jesus hear me.
Within your wounds, hide me. Never let me be parted from you.
From the evil enemy, protect me.
At the hour of my death, call me, and tell me to come to you that with your saints I may praise you through all eternity.
Amen.
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