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November 18th, 2007
Sunday of the Announcement to Zechariah
Gospel: Luke 1:1-25
Readings: Romans 4:13 – 25 After starting the walk of consecration and renewal, and after taking off the old and wearing the new, the Church enters today the world of announcements. The good news does not begin with Jesus but with John the Baptist.
This first announcement prepares us for the great one. God’s promise is kept. His promise is executed. St. Luke mentioned in the beginning of the Gospel that Zechariah and his wife were together in this situation which they can not surpass, because they were getting on in years.
During that period of time, being barren was thought to be the consequence of sins. The woman who didn’t have a child lived in disgrace because every woman was to bear the Messiah. This was the point of view of the people of that era. God’s point of view was different.
This family was not the fruit of rage or revenge. God himself remembered the father in his mercy by sending his angel to give the greatest news of all. She bore a child and kept it a secret because the greatest joys are lived in silence. This family was no longer barren but fruitful.
Collection Last week’s Collection: $ 1,812.85
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 17,326.08 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 Salvation Army Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. November 18th, 2007
Sunday of the Announcement to Zechariah
9:30AM: Semaan Sarkis (2 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Antonios Sarkis Youssef (Marzouka Youssef & Family)
Mon. November 19th, 2007
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Mass or Liturgy of the Word. Jamie Sarkis (Jeannette Sarkis & Family)
Tue. November 20th, 2007
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Mass or Liturgy of the Word. Izma & Maouni Boutros Jraiche & Aziz &Asma Tannous (Paul & Adele Thomas
Wed. November 21st , 2007
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Mass or Liturgy of the Word. Youssef Jraige & Deceased Family Members (Elias Jraige & Family)
Thu. November 22nd , 2007
Lebanon Independence Day.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Mass or Liturgy of the Word. Assad Eid & & Wife & Deceased Family Members (Assad Eid & Family)
Fri. November 23rd , 2007
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Mass or Liturgy of the Word. Paul Laba (Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis Yacoub)
Sat. November 24th, 2007
2:00PM: Wedding; Charles Abi-Samra & Diane Jraige.
Sun. November 25th, 2007
Sunday of the Announcement to Mary
9:30AM: Cenira Sarkis (Wadih Sarkis & Family)
11:00AM: Claude Obeid (11 yr. Mem. Mass) (Youssef Obeid & Family)
1:00 PM: Baptism: Andrew & Anthony Quenneville & Nicholas Baeini.
Community News & Events During This Week
Living Rosary: On December 7th, 2007 at 5:30PM, for the feast of the Immaculate Conception we are planning our first Living Rosary Prayers. To make this experience a total success, we need 61 grade school children to participate. If you are interested, please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. More details to follow.
Christmas Party: St. Anthony’s Parish is organizing a Christmas Party for all the children of our Parish. Please sign your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
Lights of life: Proudly sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart, LDMH Foundation celebrates its 13th Annual Lights of Life, Tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, December 2nd, 2007 @ 7:00PM. Funds raised will be used for pastoral care for families and friends in their time of need. All are welcome to attend the Memorial Service followed by refreshments at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
Knights of Mary: Meeting every Friday, 4:30 to 5:30PM.
Bingo: Thursday, November 29th, 2007 @ 1:00PM.
Knights of Columbus News;
- Nov. 18th, 2007: 3rd Degree, 1PM District 88, Council 2844 McGregor.
- Nov. 20th, 2007: General Meeting at Church Hall at 7PM.
- Nov. 29th, 2007: Thursday Bingo Session at 7PM.
- Jan. 26th, 2008: St. Anthony’s Banquet.
Third Banns Between: Charles Abi-Samra & Diane Jraige.
Our Lady of Guadalupe 15th Annual Celebration at Assumption Church, Windsor on Wednesday, December 12th, 2007. 6:00PM to 7:00PM: Confessions at Rosary Chapel. 6:0015PM: Holy Rosary and Procession of Nations. 7:15PM: Holy Mass. Celebrant: Fr. Paul Walsh, C.S.B. Special Participation of these Communities: Hispanic, Lebanese, Italian, African & Filipino. Reception to follow at Freed-Ormon Centre. Come join in the festivities in honour of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Congratulations to Anthony Jr. & Charbel Alwan who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation at St. Anthony’s Parish on Sunday, November 11th, 2007. may God bless them with their family.
Job Opportunity: St. Gregory the Great Parish is seeking applications for the position of Receptionist/Secretary. This position’s main duty is to perform all receptionist and secretarial duties.
The required qualifications are as follows: A full understanding of the confidential nature of the position, strong computer skills in Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher and Web Page updating, very well organized and efficient, able to work independently, excellent written and spoken skills in English, outstanding interpersonal skills.
Wages in accordance with the Diocese of London Guidelines. Please send your resume to: The Search Committee c/o St. Gregory the Great Church, 13789 St. Gregory Rd., Tecumseh, ON n8N 1K3. Resumes will be received up to and including November 30, 2007.
Presentation O Mary, November 21st
This feast celebrates the dedication of the Church of St. Mary built in Jerusalem near the site of the Temple. According to an early tradition, Mary was born to Sts. Ann and Joachim in Jerusalem, in a neighborhood close by the temple.
At twelve, she was presented there to learn the law of God. The resent Church of St. Ann, a favorite place of pilgrimage, marks the ancient site today.
The Scriptures which spoke of the “Daughter of Zion” singing and rejoicing in the presence of the Lord, probably suggested to ancient Christian piety eager to know the details of Mary’s early life which were portrayed in art by many great medieval artists.
Heavenly Father, you have given us a model of life in the Holy Family of Nazareth. Help us to make our family a New Nazareth. Immaculate Heart of Mary, cause of our joy, pray for us. Be always with us, guide and protect us.
Amen.
Lebanon Independence Day, November 22nd
On November 22nd , Lebanon celebrates its independence, which took place on November 22nd, 1943 from League of Nations mandate under French administration.
Lebanon (10,452Sq. Km) is a middle Eastern Country, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Israel & Syria. Beirut is the Capital of Lebanon.
Our current President of the Republic is General Emile Lahoud. Lebanon is famous for it tourist area. Lebanon’s climate makes skiing, swimming and other activities very enjoyable.
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