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September 9th, 2007
Sixteenth Sunday of the Pentecost Season
Gospel: Luke 18: 9 – 14
Readings: Romans 4: 18 – 27 Jesus wants to teach his disciples how to pray by using a parable about two praying individuals: one is a Pharisee and the other is a tax collector. He talks in a stern way to those who were righteous and regarded others with contempt.
He talks to the Pharisees asking them to change their twisted way of thinking and adopt a more objective method that brings them closer to God.
During Jesus’ public life, the Pharisees formed a squad against him. For this reason, we see Jesus always facing them and criticizing their social and religious conduct.
The Pharisees are devout people who study the laws and practice them religiously in their lives. The Pharisee in the parable is not a hypocrite. He is simply putting before God the reality of his life in total honesty and faithfulness.
Jesus refuses this attitude in praying and strongly condemns the Pharisee’s behaviour which reflects his trust in himself and their righteousness.
The Pharisee thinks that his deeds deserve God’s mercy, which is a free gift from God. He thinks that by living a strict life, the Pharisee could “snatch” the eternal life from the Lord.
Jesus refused to give the sons of Zebedee the right on his left and right hand even though he confirmed that they will drink the same cup he is drinking.
Collection Last Week’s Collection: $ 1,156.25
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 Our Lady of The Blessed Sacrament Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sun. September 9th, 2007
Sixteenth Sunday of the Pentecost Season
9:30AM: Sheikh Bashir Gemayel & Martyrs of the Lebanese Forces
(Lebanese Forces of Leamington & Windsor)
11:00AM: John Azar (1 Yr Mem. Mass) (Family)
1:00PM: Baptism: Aleks Eric Krndija.
Mon. September 10th, 2007
10:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: Mass or Liturgy of the Word.
Youssef Aziz & Wife & Deceased Family Members (Jamile Mikhail)
Tue. September 11th, 2007
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Mass or Liturgy of the Word.
Antonios Kaysar Yacoub (Tamine Yacoub)
Wed. September 12th, 2007
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Mass or Liturgy of the Word.
Boula Gebrael (Maryin Gebrael &Family)
Thu. September 13th, 2007
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
6:00PM: Mass or Liturgy of the Word.
Antoune Yacoub & Deceased Family Members (Family)
Fri. September 14th, 2007
The Triumph of the Cross عيد ارتفاع الصليب
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: Mass or Liturgy of the Word.
Nouhad Nassar (Sarkis Gaspard & Family )
Sat. September 15th, 2007
1:00PM: Wedding: Jason Raheb & Dawn Jean Ross
Sun. September 16th, 2007
First Sunday after the Holy Cross
الأحد الأول بعد عيد الصليب
9:30AM: Milani Abraham (Max Abraham & Family)
11:00AM: Yvette Tannous (40 Day Mem. Mass) (Family)
Community News & Events During This Week
We would like to thank Rev. Father Fadi Helwanji for being with us today. May God bless him.
Thank You: Fr. Elie would like to thank each and every one of you for your kindness and support. May God bless you all with your families.
3rd Banns Between: Jason Raheb
&
Dawn Jean Ross
Bingo: Monday, September 24th, 2007 @ 1 & 7PM.
Knights of Columbus News:
- General Meeting: Tuesday, Sep. 18th, 2007 @ 7PM at Church Hall.
- 1st & 2nd Degree: There is a 1st and 2nd Degree coming up on Sunday Sep. 9th, 2007 at 1PM in Kingsville. All current 1st degree members should consider getting their 2nd degree on that day. Also, any new candidates with Form 100 filled and approved can become a 1st and 2nd degree that same day. If anyone that wants to become a member. Please fill a Form 100 and give it to an executive member or drop it off at the mailbox in the Church before our next executive meeting on Tuesday Sep. 4th, 2007. All degree candidates should meet at St. Anthony’s Church parking lot at 12:30PM so that we can leave together and share a ride.
- K of C Bingo Sessions: Friday, August 31st, 2007 at 7PM. If anyone is available to help please contact Bechara Daher.
- K of C Baseball Challenge: 29 and under members or potential members vs, 30 and over members or potential members on Saturday Sep. 29th 2007 at 12:30PM at Leamington Kinsmen’s Diamonds. Contact Tony Zeiter, P. J. Tawil or Elias Khayat for further details.
A Special Service at the Baby Butterfly Garden on September 16th, 2007 at Erie Memorial Gardens, Leamington. Service of Remembrance and reception to follow. For further information please call Liz Chaplin at (519)326-2373 ext. 4443 or Donna White (R.N. Newborn Care) at (519) 326-2373 ext. 4131. This service is for anyone who has been affected by the grief of miscarriage, stillbirth or death of a newborn.
Our deepest sympathies to the Skaf Family for the loss of Yvonne Skaf who passed away in Windsor at the age of 78. The Funeral Mass was held on Friday, September 7th, 2007 at St. Peter’s Church in Windsor. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives.
The Triumph of the Cross, September 14th
St. Paul the Apostle spoke of the power of Christ’s Cross. According to tradition, the Empress Helena discovered the Lord’s Cross in Jerusalem on September 14, 320. Five years later, a great church was built on Mount Calvary by Emperor Constantine to shelter the holy relic. Parts of the wood of the Cross were sent to the major cities of Christendom, where they were shown to the faithful on this special test.
We worship you, O Christ, and we praise you, because by your Cross you have redeemed the world. By this holy tree you gave your people victory, and put aside the tree of our defeat.
Our Lady of Sorrows, September 15th
The feast, popular in the Middle Ages, follows the feast of Mary’s birth on September 8. It recalls the special bond between Jesus and Mary and reminds us of the torment and suffering of Christ. Mary suffered greatly as the Mother of God, and the pain she felt was real.
The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows recalls the succession of sorrows Mary experienced during her life; the prophecy she heard from Simeon in the temple, the flight into Egpyt, the three day loss of Jesus in the pilgrimage to Jerusalem, meeting Jesus on the way to Calvary, the hours she stood beneath the Cross, the removal of Jesus from the Cross, and the burial of Jesus in a tomb.
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