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Sunday of the Hemorrhaging Woman February 17th, 2008
Gospel: Luke 8 :4 – 56
Readings: 2 Corinthians 7: 4 – 11 The illness of the Hemorrhaging woman is personal. She suffers from it by herself. It is not obvious to others. She keeps thinking about a solution for her condition, which is not known and does not put others at risk.
Jesus’ passage where “they were waiting for him” was for her a new chance to be healed. She approached him with faith and touched him asking for a healing.
The divinity of the Savior protects everyone according to his need, unlike Peter who was taken by the crowd. For this reason Jesus answered the hemorrhaging woman who asked to be cured in her heart. The contact is an important factor in the healing. She felt the power that restored her back to health.
We have to get close to the Lord to feel his presence. Jesus’ reaction is educational. He wanted to show that faith is the reason for the healing. Jesus wants to have faith not to use it to be cured. Our personal experience with the Lord should reflect the true love of God for his children.
Collection
Last week’s Collection: $ 1,397.48
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
The second payment of the Loan ($ 16,800) was sent to Catholic Missions in Canada.$ 3,640.83: Total Received (After loan payment)
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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 Faith Everlasting Congregational Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sunday. February 17th, 2008
Sunday of the Hemorrhaging Womanأحد المنزوفة
9:30AM: Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Jawad Jraiche & Family)
11:00AM: Fouad Azar & Son John (Family)
1:30PM: Baptism: Anthony Yammine.
Monday, February 18th, 2008
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: Passion Rosary & Sacred Heart Prayers.
6:00PM: Youssef Aziz & Wife Badiha (Family)
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
5:30PM: Passion Rosary & Sacred Heart Prayers.
6:00PM: Tony Georges (Mr. & Mrs. Philip Youssef )
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
Passion Rosary & Sacred Heart Prayers.
6:00PM: Bakhos Iskandar Georges (Josephine Georges)
Thursday, February 21st, 2008
5:30PM: Passion Rosary & Sacred Heart Prayers
6:00PM: Assad Haifa (Family)
Friday, February 22nd, 2008
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
5:30PM: Passion Rosary & Sacred Heart Prayers.
6:00PM: Antonios Kaysar Yacoub (Tamine Yacoub)
6:30PM: Stations of the Cross.
Sunday, February 24th, 2008
Sunday of the Prodigal Son
أحد الابن الشاطر
9:30AM: Estephan Youssef Boutros & Wife Alia (Nohra Nohra & Family)
11:00AM: Denise Jacobs (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Community News & Events During This Week
Easter Play: All the children interested in taking part in this year’s Easter Play, please sign up your names on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance.
2008 Envelopes: Some of the 2008 Envelopes were not picked up. They are available at the office, Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 3:00PM. Thank you.
Family Day: The office will be closed on Monday, February 18th. 2008 for the new statutory holiday, and will reopen on Tuesday, Febraury 19th. Enjoy this day with your families and have a safe holiday.
Youth Group Events & Activities:
- Movie Night: for all children. Sign up your names on the sheet at the Church entrance. Date will be announced later.
- Youth Group Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:30PM.
First Communion: The First Communion Preparation Courses will take place every Thursday, from 4:30 to 6:00PM. Please bring your book “Called to His Supper.”
Bingo: Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 @ 1:00PM.
Knights of Columbus News;
- Feb. 19th, 2008: General Meeting, Church Hall at 7:00PM.
- Feb. 20th, 2008: Euchre Harrow Council. Dinner at 7PM, Competition begins at 8PM. We need a minimum of 8 players from St. Anthony’s K of C Council.
Marriage Preparation Courses: All couples planning on getting married in our Church in the upcoming year are asked to attend a Marriage Preparation Course. St. Michael’s Parish will be offering the course on April 10, 11 & 12, 2008: Thursday, 7 – 9PM, Friday, 7 – 9PM, Saturday, 1 – 4 PM ending with a Mass at 5PM. To register you can pick up the registration form at Anthony’s secretary office, and after you fill in the registration from and detach it and either mail, fax or hand deliver to St. Michael’s Parish, 29 Elliott St., Leamington, ON N8H 3M4. Fax number: (519) 326-2644. Fee: $75.00 per couple.
Congratulations to Julianna Raffoul who received the Sacraments of Baptism & Confirmation at St. Anthony’s Parish on Sunday, February 10th, 2008. May God bless her with her family.
Volunteers needed: The Hospice of Windsor & Essex County is looking for volunteers to provide support & friendly visiting to our patients. We currently have openings for volunteers in the following areas:
- Visiting in the patient’s home and/or hospital.
- Driving patients to appointments or the wellness Center at Hospice.
- Phone call support (This can be done from your home.)
- Hospice Residential Home (Onsite Hospice, for reception, cooking, patient care)
- Lottery Booth Attendants (At Casino Windsor)
- All volunteers are required to complete orientation, screening and training requirements are set out by the Hospice of Windsor & Essex County Inc.
For further information, please contact Marianne Angus at (519) 974-7100 Ext. 2203.
Chair of St. Peter, Apostle, February 22
In ancient Rome, families remembered their dead relatives and friends at a feast during the latter part of February in which an empty chair represented their deceased.
Since the early Christians did not know the date of St. Peter’s death, they remembered him with a feast around his empty chair on February 22. Later, the Church would see the Chair of St. Peter as a symbol of his authority as the first Bishop of both Rome and Antioch.
It was to Peter that Jesus said, “I have prayed for you, Peter, that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned to me, you must strengthen the faith of your brothers and sisters.”
Father, you have built your Church on Peter’s confession of faith. May nothing weaken your gift of faith and love.
Chilifest 2008 on Wednesday, March 5th, 2008, 11:00AM to 1:00PM at the Leamington Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. West. $ 7.00 in advance or $ 8.00 at the door. Tickets available at: Century 21, Woodslee Credit Union, Bateman Stationery & SECC. Call (519) 326-8629 for more information. Sponsored in part by: Heinz, Woodslee Credit Unoin, Rosie’s Taxation, Highline Mushrooms. Proceeds to benefit South Essex Community Council’s Erie Shore Community Transit.
2nd Annual Fundraiser Dinner: South Shore Christian School is hosting its 2nd Annual Fundraiser Dinner and Silent Auction at EMMC Church, 1408 Deer Run Road on Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 at 5:30PM. Featuring Ken Vernon from Focus on the Family. Musical Entertainment by Solid Ground. Admission is by donation. Please RSVP to Tracy Lepp at (519) 819-2202 by February 20th. Come for a delicious formal dinner and wonderful entertainment. Child care will be provided.
Prayer for Peace
Blessed are the PEACEMAKERS, for they shall be known as the children of God.
Jesus gave us a way to live in peace: love your enemies, and do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you and pray for those who abuse you.
And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them. Amen.