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Sunday of the Prodigal Son February 24th, 2008
Gospel: Luke 15 :11 – 32
Readings: 2 Corinthians 13: 5 – 13 Some might think that today’s text is the center of St. Luke’s Gospel, preceded by that of the lost sheep and the lost penny.
These are normal situations that could happen to anyone everyday. The importance of the two parables comes from Jesus’ educational opinion “I say to you: the angels will rejoice when a sinner repents.”
This explanation gives the three parables great significance because it explains the value of the sinner in God’s eyes. Jesus continues to show “The Forgiving Father” before the tax collectors and the sinners. That father doesn’t deny his son’s right to a private life.
Once the son starts to spend wildly, he wears the form of the sinner and throws away all the values and follows the sin. After losing everything he gets a job similar to his financial situation. The son will decide to go back to give a meaning to his life. The reality is different.
Collection
Last week’s Collection: $ 1,222.70
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 4,715.83: Total Received (After loan payment)
For the next phase of our plan.
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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. February 24th, 2008
Sunday of the Prodigal Son
أحد الابن الشاطر
9:30AM: Estephan Boutros & Wife Alia (Nohra Nohra & Family)
11:00AM: Denise Jacobs (1 Yr. Mem. Mass (Family)
Monday, February 25th, 2008
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: Passion Rosary & Sacred Heart Prayers.
6:00PM: Assad Haifa & Wife & Deceased Children & Grandchildren (Family)
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008
5:30PM: Passion Rosary & Sacred Heart Prayers.
6:00PM: Mirchid Youssef & Wife & Grandson (Charbel Youssef & Family )
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary. Passion Rosary & Sacred Heart Prayers.
6:00PM: Souls in Purgatory (Maria Santos)
Thursday, February 28th, 2008
5:30PM: Passion Rosary & Sacred Heart Prayers
6:00PM: Boutros Yacoub Boutros (Annie Boutros & Family)
Friday, February 29th, 2008
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
5:30PM: Passion Rosary & Sacred Heart Prayers.
6:00PM: Sarkis Boula Boutros & Brothers Elias & Joseph (Boula & Alice Boutros)
6:30PM: Stations of the Cross.
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008
Sunday of the Paralyzed Man
أحد المُخلّع
9:30AM: Available. Call 322-2282 to book.
11:00AM: Assaad & Maria Raffoul & Daughter-in-law Claudette (Mr. & Mrs. Mike Mikhail)
Community News & Events During This Week
Ordination: Subdeacon Michel Kassas will be ordained to the Deaconate on March 2nd, 2008 at 12:00pM at St. Maron Cathedral, Montreal. We wish him all the best on his journey to priesthood and we ask the Lord to bless him.
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.
Donations & Masses: We received the Masses & Donations to the Building Fund in memory of Hanna Eid. We thank you all for your generosity. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family.
Youth Group Events & Activities:
- Movie Night: Friday, March 7th, 2008 at 6:00PM 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.
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 Anthony Yammine who received the Sacraments of Baptism & Confirmation at St. Anthony’s Parish on Sunday, February 17th, 2008. May God bless him with his 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.
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.
The Living Stations of the Cross: A reflection on the suffering of Christ present in the world today, Saturday, March 15th, 2008 at Labatt Hall, King’s University College, 7:30PM. Presented by: The Office of Campus Ministry at King’s University College, 266 Epworth Ave., London, ON (519) 963-1477. Freewill donations for L’Arche London.
National Catholic Broadcasting Council: The Lenten Mission for 2008 is in production and will be broadcast on VISIONTV on Monday and Tuesday, March 3rd, & 4th at 7:00M and repeated at 11:00PM “Keeping a Mellow Heart in a bitter Time” parts 1 & 2, the host is internationally acclaimed writer and speaker, Father Rob Rolheiser, O.M.I.
Prayer to the Holy Guardian Angel
O holy, loving and guide, watch over us with all the tenderness of your angelic heart. Keep us always on the way that leads to heaven, and cease not to pray for us until we have attained our final destination, eternal salvation. Then we shall love you for all eternity.
We shall praise and glorify you unceasingly for all the good you have done for us while here on earth. Especially be a faithful and watchful protector of our children. Take our place, and supply what may we be wanting to us through human frailty, short-sightedness, or sinful neglect.
Lighten, O perfect servants of God, our heavy task. Guide our children that they may become like unto Jesus, may imitate Him faithfully, and persevere till they attain eternal life. Amen.