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January 14th, 2007
Second Sunday after the Epiphany of the Lord
Gospel: John 1: 35–42
Readings: 2 Corinthians 4: 5 – 15 The invitation of the first disciples and the twelve apostles is a very remarkable point in Jesus’ public life and his saving mission. John the apostle gave this invitation a special look. He mentions that Jesus’ first apostles were John’s disciples.
The Baptist prepares the way for Jesus in a direct approach, not through testimony and Baptism only but through the invitation to his disciples to follow Jesus: “He should increase, and I should decrease.” Many people from the Corinthian Church had doubts about Paul’s apostleship and his mission, because he wasn’t a disciple of Jesus.
Paul was forced to protect his mission without complaining. He confirmed that nothing, not even death, can keep him away from being renewed daily in Christ. St. Paul’s mission got its importance, not from his human ability, but from God’s presence in him, and the shining of the knowledge of the glory in Jesus’ face. St. Paul’s mission is: hardship and death with Jesus the Crucified. It is also glory and eternal life with the risen Lord.
Collection Last Week’s Collection: $ 2,113.29
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 13,190.00 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 Faith Mennonite Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. January 14th, 2007
Second Sunday after the Epiphany of the Lord
الأحد الثاني بعد الدنح
9:30AM:Antonio Polaco Muracas (Isabella Barbosa)
11:00AM: Gerri Vinall (Known as Mommy Gerri) (Joe & Annie Sarkis & Family)
Mon. January 15th, 2007
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: St. Anthony’s Novena.
6:00PM: Hnayni Qassouf (Mem. Mass) (Family)
Tue. January 16th, 2007
5:30PM: St. Anthony’s Novena.
6:00PM: Antonios Khalil Abraham (Family)
Wed. January 17th, 2007
St. Anthony’s Feast
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: For the Intention of all Parishioners, celebrated by Rev. Father Antoine Sleiman.
7:00PM: Reception at Church Hall.
Thu. January 18th, 2007
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
6:00PM: Elias Obeid (Marie Obeid)
Fri. January 19th, 2007
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: Ncoula Kaysar Yacoub & Wife Gharitta & Deceased Children & Grandchildren (Family)
Sat. January 20th, 2007
1:00PM: Wedding: Norman Nehmetallah & Melissa George
Sun. January 21st, 2007
Third Sunday after the Epiphany of the Lord
الأحد الثالث بعد الدنح
9:30AM: Antonios & Frangie Jraige (Sarkis Kantarjian & Family)
11:00AM: Anthony Saad & Wife Lisa & Deceased Family Members (Family)
Community News & Events During This Week
Congratulations to all those named after St. Anthony, our Patron Saint: Antoine, Tony, Antonios, Anthony, Antonio, Antoinette, Tonia… May God bless you all through the intercession of St. Anthony.
Congratulations to the Antonin Order on the Renewal of their vows for the occasion of St. Anthony’s Feast. May God bless them and give the power to continue their mission following the footsteps of St. Anthony, the Father of Monastic Life.
First Communion: All the children who are planning on having their first Communion in St. Anthony’s Parish are asked to sign up their names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Icon will visit this week the residence of: Tony & Nada Hadchiti: 42 Sandy Lake Dr., Phone # (519) 326-3653. If you would like the Icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe visit you, please call the Church at 322-2282. Thank you.
3rdBanns Between: Norman Nehmetallah & Melissa George.
Bingo Sessions: Saturday, January 20th, 2007 @ 1:00 & 7:00PM.
Cardinal Carter School News: Grade 8 Information night, Thursday January 18th, 2007 at 7PM at Cardinal Carter Auditorium. All Grade 8 Parents and students welcome. Your son/daughter is invited to the grade 8 dance which will take place in the Cardinal Carter School Gym from 9PM to 9PM, while parents have the opportunity to explore our school and its many exciting programs. Students and parents from local public and French elementary schools are most welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you.
Kindergarten Registrations: École St. Michel, 33 Sherman St., Leamington, Ontario.
Junior Kindergarten Registrations for École St. Michel, Leamington are now being accepted. If you would like your child to receive a French language education, please contact the principal at 326-6125. All English speaking families living in Leamington, Ruthven and Wheatley are invited to register their children and are eligible for this education. Parents should bring the child’s proof of age, birth certificate, Baptismal certificate, Immunization record, Health Card and tax roll number. Both, the Junior Kindergarten and the Senior Kindergarten Programs at École St. Michel are full day/every day programs. Buses are provided.
Knights of Columbus News:
- General Membership Meeting: Tuesday, January 16th, 2007 @ 7:00PM at Church Hall.
- 2nd Annual Banquet: January 27th, 2007 at the Leamington Lebanese Club. Tickets are $ 25.00 for Adults and $ 15.00 for children 12 & under. To purchase a ticket please call Elias Khayat at 322-2187.
Our deepest sympathies to the Nohra and Bathani family for the loss of Linda Nohra who passed away in Lebanon on Sunday, January 7th, 2007 at the age of 81. The Memorial Mass for the rest of her soul was held at St. Anthony’s Parish on Wednesday, January 10th, 2007. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives.
Also our heartfelt sympathies go out to the Qassouf & Khoury Family for the loss of Hnayni Assouf who passed away in Lebanon on Friday, January 12th, 2007 at the age of 80. The Memorial Mass will be held for the rest of her soul at St. Anthony’s Parish on Monday, January 15th, 2007. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives.
St. Anthony, Abbot, January 17
St. Anthony was born in the village of Koman, Upper Egypt in 250. He was born into a wealthy Christian family, and when his parents died in 269, he and his sister were left alone. About six months after his parents’ death, while in Church, he heard the words of the Gospel: “If you want to be perfect, go sell all you have, and give to the poor; and come, follow me and you will have a treasure in heaven.”
Anthony felt as if God was speaking directly to him. He immediately left the Church and gave all his property to the poor people of his village. Then, after providing for his sister, he left home to follow Christ. He chose to live in a deserted place not far from Koman, where he devoted himself to prayer and work with his hands.
Around the year 285, Anthony moved and settled on top of a mountain where he lived in solitude for nearly twenty years. The devil continually tempted him, but he became a stronger person.
Around the year 305, Anthony came down from the mountain and established the first Christian monastery in Fayum. In 312, he returned to a cave on Mount Kolzim with his disciple Macarius, and remained there for the rest of his life. Some adopted his life style and many became monks. He is called the Father of Monasticism.
Prayer for Christian Unity
Heavenly Father, we unite in prayer together with our sisters and brothers in Christ, of all Christian Churches, of all Christian denominations and groups, who will join with us in prayer because the Spirit of Jesus Christ is in us all. Together, Father, in your love for all your children in Christ, we lay these words upon the altar before the throne of God, which is the heart of all of us who know Jesus to be there. We are so thankful to you, God and we praise you. We pray to your, Good God master of the universe, and Giver of all Good. Amen.
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