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January 28th, 2007
Sunday of the Priests
Gospel: Luke 12:42– 48
Readings: 1 Timothy 4: 6 – 16 “Who then is the faithful and prudent manager?” He is the one who knows that the Master is coming undoubtedly. He is the one who also knows that what he does now will be questioned later by the Master.
The honor of the servant depends on the way he performs his duties, “Blessed is that slave whom his master will find at work when he arrives.” The prudent servant is the one who lives and acts according to the knowledge that his Master is coming so he changes his daily human relationships and behavior.
The prudent servant is the one who keeps watch during the night so the coming of the Master won’t surprise him. Instead it will mean for him that the promise of the Lord is going to be done as promised. We are drowning in the earthly materialism that covers us in a way that makes us forget that we can’t see or face the truth about eternity.
We are facing the danger of letting ourselves go into the flow of money, authority, power and desire. God is inviting us to fight against the theory of “Being powerful is having authority.” The Mater who is absent now will come soon. The power of wealth won’t help us then.
Collection Last Week’s Collection: $ 3,832.19
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 13,136.00 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 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. January 28th, 2007
Sunday of the Priests
أحد الكهنة
9:30AM: Antonios Bakhos Nohra (Joe Boutros & Family)
11:00AM: Boulos Yammouni (Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. January 29th, 2007
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to S. Anne.
6:00PM: Tim & Tracy Knight (Mark & Anna Knight)
Tue. January 30th, 2007
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Youssef Aziz & Wife Badiha & Deceased Family Members (Bakhos Aziz & Family)
Wed. January 31st, 2007
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Tony Badaoui (Family)
Thu. February 1st, 2007
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
10:15AM: St. Charbel’s Prayers.
10:45AM: Meditation.
11:00AM: Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour.
12:00PM: Blessing & Conclusion of the Day.
6:00PM: Cathy Jacobs (Max Abraham)
Fri. February 2nd, 2007
Presentation of the Lordعيد خول المسيح إلى الهيكل
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: Blessing of the Candles.
Sarkis Boula Boutros & His brothers Joseph & Elias (Boula & Alice Boutros)
Sun. February 3rd, 2007
Sunday of the Righteous & Just
أحد الأبرار والصدّيقين
9:30AM: Taleb Nasr & Wife Rosa & Daughter Badiha Ghaleb (Family)
11:00AM: Antonios Hanna Sarkis & Wife Kounslié (Joe Sarkis & Family)
12:30PM: Baptism: Maya Suray Robinson.
Community News & Events During This Week
Father Elie will be away for two weeks starting February 2nd, 2007. We wish him a restful and enjoyable time. Rev. Father Antoine Sleiman will celebrate the Masses during that time. We thank him and we ask the Lord to bless him.
Presentation of the Lord: On Friday, February 2nd, we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Blessing of the candles will take place during the evening Mass at 6:00PM. All are welcome to attend.
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: Tuesday, January 30th, 2007 @ 1:00 & 7:00PM.
Kindergarten Registrations: École St. Michel, 33 Sherman St., Leamington, Ontario. Junior Kindergarten Registrations for École St. Michel, Leamington are now being accepted. Please contact the Principal at 326-6125.
Congratulations to Aaron Anthony Sleiman and Sophia Madeline Zambito who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony’s Parish on January 21st & 27th, 2007. May God bless them with their families.
Our deepest sympathies to the Yammouni & Tannous Family for the loss of Boulos Yammouni who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 80. The Memorial Mass for the rest of his soul is held today at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
Alliance of the Two Hearts: All night Communion of reparation. All night exposition of the Blessed Sacrament @ Our Lady of Assumption Chapel on February 2nd, 2007 through February 3rd, 2007 from 8:30PM to 6:30AM. Holy Mass Celebrants: First Friday, Fr. Mitchell Kominski, First Saturday, Fr. Matthew Elamplakatt.
Knights of Columbus News:
- First Degree Initiation: January 28th, 2007 at Kingsville Council. Candidates be there at 6:30PM.
- Basketball free-Throw District Competition: February 3rd, 2007, starting 9:00AM, Volunteers are needed.
- Executive Meeting: Tuesday, February 6th, 2007 at Church Hall.
- General Membership Meeting: Tuesday, February 20th, 2007 at Church Hall.
Presentation of Jesus, February 2nd
Forty days after his birth, Jesus was presented in the temple by Mary and Joseph to fulfill Jewish Law. There he was recognized by Simeon and Anna, who lived in Jerusalem at the time. They were waiting for the coming Messiah. Simeon was just and pious, and awaited the consolation of Israel.
It was revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not experience death until he had seen the Anointed of the Lord. He came to the temple, now, inspired by the Spirit; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform for him the customary ritual of the law, he took him in his arms and blessed God in these words: “Now, Master, you can dismiss your servant in peace; you have fulfilled your word.
For my eyes have witnessed your saving deed displayed for all the people to see; a revealing light to the Gentiles, the glory of the people of Israel.” This feast, celebrated by the Christian Churches of East and West at an early date, has also been called “Candlemas Day” because candles are blessed and lighted this day on which Simeon called Jesus “A Light to the Gentiles.”
Christ your Son became man for us and was presented in the temple.
Prayer for Priests
Keep them, I pray Thee, dearest Lord, keep them, for they are Thine. Thy priests whose lives burn out before Thy consecrated shrine.
Keep them, for they are in the world. Though from the world apart; when earthly pleasures tempt, allure, shelter them in Thy heart.
Keep them, and comfort them in hours of loneliness and pain, when all their life of sacrifice for souls but in vain.
Keep them as spotless as the Host, that daily they caress; their every thought and word and deed, deign, dearest Lord, to bless. Amen.
Prayer for Society
O Jesus, come back into our society, our family life, our souls, and reign there as our peaceful sovereign.
Enlighten with the splendour of faith and charity of your tender heart the souls of those who work for the good of the people, for your poor.
Impart in them your own Spirit, a Spirit of discipline, order and gentleness, preserving the flame of enthusiasm ever alight in their hearts.
“Pope John XXIII”
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