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July 29th, 2007
Tenth Sunday of the Pentecost Season
Gospel: Matthew 12: 22– 32
Readings: 1 Corinthians 12: 1 – 11 The healing of the blind & mute is an ordinary occasion that creates a wide controversy. Matthew takes us to the miracle is one verse.
The text is a meeting with Jesus, followed by a small conversation and a long argument between Jesus and the Pharisees.
The basic healing changed the life of the sick, astonished the crowd, changed the life of the sick, astonished the crowd, created questions and caused us to learn about God. The deeds give the words their value.
People are asking about Jesus’ identity; this is very valuable in itself. The miracle wasn’t enough by itself. It led to questions about the one they have been waiting for. To be satisfied with the miracles and ignoring Jesus and his identity is dangerous to the faithful. The miracle is only a way to reach the Saviour.
Collection Last Week’s Collection: $ 1,841.17
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 17,326.08 Total Received For the next phase of our plan.Church Roof Donations: $ 8,140.00
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. John Evangelical Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. July 29th, 2007
Tenth Sunday of the Pentecost Season
الأحد العاشر من زمن العنصرة
9:30AM: Mirchid Youssef & Wife Hanne & Grandson (Charbel Youssef & Family)
11:00AM: Wajih Elias & Grandson Wajih & Deceased Family Members (Family)
Mon. July 30th, 2007
8:15AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
8:30AM: Sarkis Boula Boutros & Brothers Joseph & Elias (Boula & Alice Boutros)
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Tue. July 31st, 2007
8:15AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
8:30AM: Ncoula & Pauline Yacoub & Son Kaysar Yacoub (Antoune Obeid)
Wed. August 1st, 2007
7:30AM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
8:30AM: Boulos Yammine & Deceased Family Members (Family)
Thu. August 2nd, 2007
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day
8:30AM: Elias & Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid)
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
10:00AM: St. Charbel’s Prayers.
10:45AM: Sacred Heart Prayers.
11:00M: Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour.
12:00PM: Blessing & Conclusion of the Day.
Fri. August 3rd, 2007
8:30AM: Theresa Nehmetallah (Mr. & Mrs. Tom Raffoul)
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Sun. August 5th, 2007
Eleventh Sunday of the Pentecost Season
الأحد الحادي عشر من زمن العنصرة
9:30AM: Antonios Kaysar Yacoub (Tamine Yacoub)
11:00AM: Souad Haifa (2 Years Mem. Mass) (Family)
Community News & Events During This Week
Noursat: We would like to thank Noursat Group for their visit to our Parish especially Rev. Fr. Youssef Mwannes and Antoine Saade & Antranik Ohanian. May God bless them and keep Noursat the TV Station that brings the good news about Jesus to the world.
Thank you: We thank each and every one of you for your support. Thanks to your generosity we completed the following projects: the church carpet, the outdoor Cross, a new Mother Mary Statue for the Church entrance. God bless you all and keep you safe with your families.
Children Fun Day: St. Anthony’s Parish will have a day of fun for all the children on Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM. All children are welcome. Free admission. Congratulations to the children who did a great job colouring or answering the questionnaire. They are: Pedro Kantati & Sam Daher, Monica Badour & Victoria Daher, Sharbel Kantati & Anthony Zina, Patricia Mouawad, Sydney Youssef & Jacqueline Sharp.
Our Lady of Lebanon Festival: Come celebrate the Assumption Feast on August 10th, 11th & 12th, 2007. Mass Schedule @ Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine: Friday, August 10th, @ 7PM, Saturday, August 11th, @ 7PM & Sunday, August 12th @ 12Noon & 6PM. Join us for a candlelight procession on Saturday, August 11th @ 9:30PM. Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine, Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 North, Leamington. Ladies Auxiliary of Our Lady of Lebanon (519) 326-8291, Leamington Lebanese Club (519) 326-3883.
Solemnity of Our Lady of Our Lady of the Assumption: Join Assumption Parish (Huron Church Rd. & University), in honouring Mary through spiritual reflection and thanksgiving at the 7:00PM Mass on Wednesday, August 15th, 2007. This year a very special even will take place within the liturgy. Matthew Durham has been called to profess vows of poverty, chastity and obedience in the congregation of priests of St. Basil. Refreshments to follow at Freed-Orman Centre. All are welcome.
Mass of God’s Healing Love: 2153 Parkwood Ave. at Tecumseh Rd., Friday August 3rd, 2007 at 7:00PM (each first Friday). Celebrant Rev. M. R. Michon. Rosary at 6:10PM. All are welcome.
Our deepest sympathies to the Kanati family for the loss of Mikhail Gerges Kanati who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 79. The Memorial Mass is held for the rest of his soul this afternoon at 3:00PM at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives in Lebanon and Canada.
Knights of Columbus News:
- K of C Bingo Sessions: Monday August 6th, 2007 at 7:00PM. Please let us know if you are able to assist starting at 5:30PM for both of these days.
- Executive Meeting: Tuesday August 7th, 2007 at Church Hall 7 – 8 PM.
- General Meeting: Tuesday August 21st, 2007 cancelled for summer.
St. John Vianney, August 4th
St. John Vianney was born at Dardilly, near Lyons, France, on May 3rd, 1786, a few years before the French Revolution. After shepherding cattle on his family farm, he decided to study for the priesthood. He was drafted into the army, but deserted in 1809.
When amnesty was granted by Emperor Napoleon in March of 1810, he returned to Dardilly. John was tonsured in 1811 and entered the seminary at Lyons in 1813.
Despite his poor record at studies, he was finally ordained on August 12, 1815. He was assigned as a parish priest in 1817 to Ars a remote town of 230 people. Undoubtedly, his bishop wished to place him where not too much would be expected of him.
Little did he realize the miracles of grace that would occur there. In 1824, with the help of Catherine Lassagne and Benedicta Lardet, he opened a free school for girls. This school laid the foundation for girls orphanage. He died on August 4, 1859.
When we pray our small hearts are stretched beyond themselves to reach lovingly to God. Through prayer we see what heaven will be. Prayer is honey making everything sweet.”
St. John Vianney.
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