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Sunday March 25th
Sunday of the Blind Man
Gospel: Mark 2: 46– 52
Readings: 2 Corinthians 10: 1 – 7 Healing the blind man is one of the signs of the close coming of the kingdom according to Isaiah. Jesus reminded them of that in the synagogue in Nazareth, and when he sent the answer to John the Baptist with the disciples.
This miracle is very significant in Mark’s Gospel because it comes after the sons of Zebedee, who couldn’t see the Messiah, ask for a special place for themselves in heaven. On the way to Jerusalem, everyone recognizes his blindness towards Jesus’ secret.
They sternly ordered the blind man to be quiet, fearing that his cry would stop or delay their arrival to Jerusalem. Jesus stopped and called him in the same way he calls everyone to walk with him on the path of salvation. Jesus asks them constantly: “What do you want me to do for you?”
For this reason Jesus tried many times to deliver them from the temptation of victory and authority that controlled their senses. He guided them to enter in the sacrament of salvation. Jesus invites us to walk with him.
Collection Last Week’s Collection: $ 2,322.25
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 13,906.00 Total Received For the next phase of our plan.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for United Mennonite Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. March 25th, 2007
Sunday of the Blind Man
أحد الأعمى
9:30AM: Hanna Raffoul (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Boula Tannous (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
1:00PM: Baptism: Jenna Rose Youssef.
Mon. March 26th, 2007
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
6:00PM: Sarkis Boula Boutros (Boula & Alice Boutros)
Tue. March 27th, 2007
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
6:00PM: Mirchid Youssef & Wife & Grandson (Family)
Wed. March 28th, 2007
4:30PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
6:00PM: Cathy Jacobs (John Jacobs & Family)
Thu. March 29th, 2007
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
6:00PM: Elias Obeid (Marie Obeid)
Fri. March 30th, 2007
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
6:00PM: Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Family)
6:30PM: Stations of the Cross.
Sun. April 1st, 2007
Palm Sunday
أحد الشعانين
9:00AM: For the intentions of all Parishioners.
11:00AM: For the intentions of all Parishioners.
6:00PM: Salat Elhash. افتتاح الرياضة صلاة الحاش
Community News & Events During This Week
Holy Week & Easter Season Volunteers: All those interested in reading or helping during the Easter Season, please sign up your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. Thank you.
Procession of the Holy Cross: Everyone is invited to join the Holy Cross Procession which will take place on Saturday, March 31st, 2007 starting at 12:30PM from Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. South, followed by the Children’s Easter Party. A shuttle bus will be available from St. Anthony’s Parish starting at 12:15PM. All are welcome.
Bible Study: We will have a Bible Study evening with Rev. Fr. Charles Saad on Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 at 8:00PM at St. Anthony’s Church. All are welcome.
Pilgrimage Trip: St. Anthony’s Parish is organizing a Pilgrimage Trip to France, Portugal and Spain. Departure on May 13 and returning on May 27, 2007. Price is: $ 3,700.00 per person and it includes: Airport taxes, service charges, hotel porterage, hotel tips, bus transfers between Leamington and Detroit. If you are interested in joining, please sign up your names on the sheet provided or call the Church Office at 322-2282. This is a chance to visit all the major pilgrimage sites in France, Spain and Portugal.
Easter Play: Sunday, 6:00 to 7:00PM.
First Banns Between: Sam Nehmetallah
&
Michelle Hindi
First Communion: 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. If you like the icon to visit your home, please call St. Anthony’s Parish. All are welcome.
Our deepest sympathies to the Gebrael Family for the loss of Boula Gebrael who passed away in Leamington at the age of 78, on March 17th, 2007. The Funeral Mass was held for the rest of his soul on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 in St. Anthony’s Parish. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
Knights of Columbus News:
- Executive Meeting: April 3rd, 2007 at 7:00PM at Church Hall.
- 1st & 2nd Degree: March 25th, 2007, Council 3305 Essex. Degree starts at 1:30PM. Candidates must be there at minimum 1 hour prior to degree time.
- March 31st, 2007 Fundraiser for the benefit of Natalie Abdallah: Council 4386 Windsor, all you can eat pasta, salad, Kafta & Hummus for $ 15.00. Doors open at 5:00PM. For a ticket, please contact Elias Khayat at 322-2187.
- K of C Ontario State 2007 Bursary Program: Ten $500.00 bursaries will be awarded to the children of K of C Members in good standing and proof of attending university or college education is required. Application must be submitted by April 16th, 2007. Form can be obtained from any member of our council, or at www.osc-koc.com
St. Gabriel, March 26th
Holy Scripture speaks of angels as ministers of God in human affairs. St. Michael defended the honour of God against satan. St. Gabriel announced to Mary the coming of Jesus.
St. Raphael guided Tobias on his journey and brought healing to Tobit, his blind father. As servants of God, the angels are instruments of God’s hidden providence. They preserve us from harm, give God’s wisdom and strength to humanity, and accompany us on our journey through life.
We thank you, Lord with al our hearts; in the presence of your angels we bless you.
The Annunciations, March 26th
One of the “Christmas Feasts” celebrated outside the Christmas Season, the feast of the Annunciation recalls the coming of the Angel Gabriel to Mary at Nazareth to announce that she was to be the mother of Jesus. The Angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David.
The virgin’s name was Mary. Upon arriving, the angel said to her: “Rejoice, O highly favoured daughter! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women.” She was deeply troubled by his words, and wondered what his greeting meant. The angel went on to say to her: “Do not fear, Mary. You have found favour with God. You shall conceive and bear a son and give him the name Jesus. Great will be his dignity and he will be called Son of the Most High.
The Lord God will give him the throne of David his Father. He will rule over the house of Jacob forever and his reign will be without end.” Mary said, “I am the maidservant of the Lord. Let it be done to me as your say.” With that the angel left her.
The feast of the Annunciation is an ancient feast of the Church. March 25, the time of the spring equinox, was seen as a significant day by the early Christians who regarded it as the day the world was created, the day of Christ’s conception in Mary’s womb, and the day of his death on the Cross.
God our Father,
Your Word became man and was born of the Virgin Mary.
Psalm 23
You, Lord, are my shepherd; I shall not want. In green meadows, you give me repose; beside restful waters you lead me; you refresh my soul. You guide me in right paths for your name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are at my side; with your rod and your staff you comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and kindness will follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.
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