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Sixth Sunday of the Easter Season April 27th, 2008
Gospel: Luke 24: 36 – 48 Readings: Romans 10: 1 – 13
The disciples did not recognize Jesus, the Risen Lord. They did not believe that Jesus the crucified was going to rise from the dead. Jesus had to prove for them that he was alive using material evidence; showing them the wounds marks in his hands and feet, he ate with them and reminded them of his teachings when he was with them.
He also explained for them the prophecies and psalms. He promised them he would send his Spirit to help them. Then, they believed.
The main focus of the sixth Sunday of Easter is the disciples’ experience of Jesus’ glorious presence among them. Jesus opened the disciples’ hearts and made them understand the word incarnate through the three years of his teachings.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Knox Presbyterian Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sunday. April 27th, 2008
Sixth Sunday of the Easter Season
الأحد السادس من زمن القيامة9:30AM: Hasna Raffoul (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Assad Haifa (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Monday, April 28th, 2008
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: John Azar (Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy George)
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony
6:00PM: Sarkis Youssef Zakaria & Wife Nour & Son Antonios & Nephew Boula Laba (Tamine Yacoub)
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Semaan Sarkis (Mr. Tony Youssef)
Thursday, May 1st, 2008
Ascension of the Lord خميس الصعود
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day.9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
10:15AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
10:45AM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
11:00AM: Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour.
12:00PM: Blessing & Conclusion of the Day.
6:00PM: John Eid (Mr. & Mrs. Frank Orsini)
Friday, May 2nd, 2008
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
6:00PM: Boula Laba (Mr. & Mrs. Boula Boutros)
Sunday, May 4th, 2008
Seventh Sunday of the Easter Season
الأحد السابع من زمن القيامة9:30AM: Michael Boutros & Wife Anna (Family)
11:00AM: Theresa Nehmetallah (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
3:00PM: First Communion Celebration.
This Weeks News & Events
We would like to wish a Happy Easter to the Eastern Churches.
World Youth Day July 16 – 20, 2008 in Montreal. 17 years of age or older. For more information, call Danny Jraige at (519) 816-5321. Thank you.
First Communion Info for Thursday May 1st, 2008:
- Confession: 4:30 to 5:30PM.
- Practice with Parents: 5:30 to 5:55PM.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Youth Group Meeting: Wednesday at 7:00PM at the Church Hall.
Bingo: Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 at 12:00PM.
Knights of Columbus News:
- Bursary: St. Anthony’s K of C 13797 will be awarding two bursaries this year to two different students, one from Cardinal Carter and one from any other school. Applications are available at Cardinal Carter and at St. Anthony’s Parish.
Our deepest sympathies to the Yacoub Family for the loss of Hanne Antonios Rachid Yacoub who passed away in Lebanon on Thursday, April 24th, 2008 at the age of 76. The Memorial Mass for the rest of her soul at St. Anthony’s Parish on Saturday, April 26th, 2008. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives.
St. Philip and St. James, May 3rd (First Century Apostles)
St. Philip was born at Bethsaida in Galilee. He was one of the apostles and a disciple of John the Baptist. Philip heard the call of Jesus, “Follow me,” and accompanied Jesus on his public ministry.
He is mentioned in St. John’s Gospel, and invited the apostle, Barholomew, to come and see Christ. At the Last Supper he said to Jesus, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough.” According to tradition, Philip was present with the apostles who spent ten days waiting in the upper room in Jerusalem for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
After the death of Christ, Philip preached the Gospel in Phrygia, Asia Minor. He was martyred at Hierapolis by soldiers loyal to Emperor Domitian. St. James, also known as James the Less, was one of the twelve apostles and is called “the son of Alpheus” and “the brother of the Lord” in the Gospels.
It is assumed that he was most likely a cousin of Jesus. He is believed to be the author of St. James in the New Testament. James was appointed the Bishop of Jerusalem and was present at the Council of Jerusalem.
He was also present with the apostles in the upper room awaiting the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. James remained in Jerusalem after Pentecost and was stoned to death there in 62.
The Ascension of the Lord
The story of the Ascension of the Lord, celebrated as of the twelve great feasts of the Church, is found in the book of the Acts of the Apostles.
The moment of the Ascension is told in one sentence: “He was lifted up before their eyes in a cloud which took Him from their sight.” Christ made his last appearance on earth, forty days after his Resurrection from the dead.
The Acts of the Apostles states that the disciples were in Jerusalem. Jesus appeared before them and commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the “Promise of the Father.”
He stated, “You shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” After he led them to the Mount of Olives, he commissioned them to be his witnesses. As the disciples watched, Jesus lifted up his hands, blessed them, and then was taken up out of their sight.
St. Joseph the Worker, May 1st
On May 1st, 1955, Pope Pius XII addressed the Catholic Association of Italian Workers and declared that this day would be known as the feast day of St. Joseph the Worker.
In the Communist bloc, May 1st is celebrated as May Day, which glorifies the relationship between the worker and the socialist state.
It is obvious that the Church was very concerned with this, and wanted to demonstrate to its faithful that it was equally concerned about the plight of the working man and woman, Joseph, a carpenter, taught his trade to his son, Jesus, and provided for his family.
It is especially important to remember this human element when contemplating the lives of both St. Joseph and the Holy Family.
Lord God, maker of all things,
You give us skill of mind and body to labour and serve in this world.
May we follow the way of St. Joseph who worked with Christ as his side.
May we all do be a sign of your greatness and power.