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November 25th, 2007
Sunday of the Announcement to Mary
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Readings: Galatians 3:15 – 22 St. Luke presents to us in today’s Gospel an exquisite scene, which shows God’s message to Mary through the Angel Gabriel.
The Virgin was at her house in Nazareth when the Angel announced the news about her bearing the divine child in this unknown city which nothing good comes out of.The first word said by the angel Gabriel “Khairé” represents the peaceful greeting of the Greek. It can also be translated to “Rejoice”.
Mary is invited to rejoice with Jerusalem because the Lord is with her; we are not facing a greeting but before a call to rejoice in the Christian visit promised by God since the beginning of days.
Mary was perplexed because she understood that these words held a hidden meaning that she was about to understand. We know that the divine visions are always accompanied by confusion.The virgin exclaimed about the feasibility of God’s promise. The angel explained to her that she will have a Son who will be the Messiah.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for FGT Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
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.
Mon. November 26th, 2007
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Liturgy of the Word. All Souls in purgatory (Maria Santos)
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Tue. November 27th, 2007
Feast of the Miraculous Medal
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Liturgy of the Word. Hiyam Campagna (Trevor & Najet Jones)
Wed. November 28th, 2007
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Liturgy of the Word. Youssef Youssef & Son Michel (Yaacoub Youssef & Family)
Thu. November 29th , 2007
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Liturgy of the Word. Cathy Jacobs (Marie Youssef & Family)
Fri. November 30th , 2007
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Liturgy of the Word. Youssef Saleh Zeiter & Wife & Deceased Family Members (David Nohra & Family)
Sun. December 2nd, 2007
Sunday of the Visitation to Elizabeth
9:30AM: Sarkis Iskandar Boutros & Deceased Family Members (Theresa Boutros & Family)
11:00AM: Joe Peters & Wife Sharife & Daughter Yvette (Paul & Adele Thomas)
Community News & Events During This Week
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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.
Our deepest sympathies to the Youssef Family for the loss of Antonios Youssef who passed away in Leamington at the age of 82. The Funeral Mass was held for the rest of his soul on Friday, November 23rd, 2007 at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
Knights of Mary: Meeting every Friday, 4:30 to 5:30PM.
Bingo: Thursday, November 29th, 2007 @ 1:00PM.
Knights of Columbus News;
- Nov. 27th, 2007: Municipality of Leamington Volunteer Appreciation at 7PM at Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Two K C 13797 members will represent our council.
- Nov. 29th , 2007: Thursday Bingo Session at 7PM. Contact Bechara Daher if you can assist in future Bingo dates.
- Dec. 4th, 2007: Executive meeting at 7PM at the Church Hall.
- Dec. 13th, 2007: Thursday Bingo Session at 7PM. Contact Bechara Daher if you can assist in future Bingo Dates.
- Dec. 18th, 2007: General Meeting at Church Hall at 7PM.
- Jan. 16th, 2007: Euchre Harrow Council (1st Council Competition. Others to follow)
- Jan. 19th, 2007: Basketball Free Throw (Chair John Semaan) at St. Louis School. Completion begins at 9AM.
- Jan. 26th, 2008: St. Anthony’s KC 13797 3rd Annual Banquet at Lebanese Club. Cocktails at 6PM, Dinner at 7PM. Tickets are $28/person ($ 15 kids under 12). There will be DJ entertainment, raffles and door prizes. Further details to follow. Keep this date open on your calendar. Everyone is welcome.
Congratulations to Charles Abi-Samra & Diane Jraige who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony on Saturday, November 24th, 2007. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life together full of love and respect for each other.
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.
The Miraculous Medal, November 27th
The story begins on the night of July 19, 1830. A child awakened Saint Catherine Labouré, a novice in the community of the Daughters of Charity in Paris, and summoned her to the chapel. There she met with the Virgin Mary and spoke with her for several hours. During the conversation Mary said to her, “My child, I am going to give you a mission.”
During evening meditation on November 27, 1830, she saw Mary standing on a half globe and holding a golden globe in her hands as if offering it to heaven. The Virgin explained that the globe represented the whole world, but especially France, who was first to experience many of the troubles which ultimately reached other parts of the world.
Streaming from rings on Mary’s fingers as she held the globe were many rays of light. Mary explained that the rays symbolize the graces she obtains for those who ask for them. Some of the gems on the rings were dark, and Mary explained that the rays and graces were available but no one had asked for them. The vision changed to show our Lady standing on a globe with her arms outstretched and with the dazzling rays of light still streaming from her fingers.
Framing the figure was an inscription: O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. The vision turned and showed the design of the reverse side of the medal. Twelve stars encircled a large “M” from which arose a Cross. Below are two hearts with flames arising from them. One heart is encircled in thorns and the other is pierced by a sword.
Then Mary spoke to Catherine: “Have a medal struck upon this model. Those who wear it will receive great graces, especially if they wear it around the neck.” Catherine explained the entire series of apparitions to her confessor, and she worked through him to carry out Mary’s instructions.
She did not reveal that she received the Medal until soon before her death 47 years later. With the approval of the Church, the first medals were made in 1832 and were distributed in Paris. The devotion spread like wildfire.
Marvels of grace and health, peace and prosperity, follow in its wake. Before long the people were calling it the “Miraculous Medal”. And in 1836, a canonical inquiry undertaken at Paris declared the apparitions to be genuine.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.
Miraculous Medal Prayer
O Virgin Mother of God, Mary Immaculate, dedicate and consecrate ourselves to you under the title of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
May this Medal be for each one of us a sure sign of your affection for us and a constant reminder of our duties toward you. Ever while wearing it, may we be blessed by your loving protection and presented in the grace of your Son.
O Most powerful Virgin, Mother of our Saviour, keep us close to you every moment of our lives. Amen.
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