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Tenth Sunday of the Pentecost Season July 13th, 2008
Gospel: Matthew 12: 22 – 32
Readings: 2 Corinthians 12: 1 – 11
The healing of the blind and mute is an ordinary occasion that created a wide controversy. Matthew takes us to the miracle in one verse.
The text is a meeting with Jesus, followed by a small conversion and a long argument between Jesus and the Pharisees.
The basic healing changed the life of the sick, astonished the crowd, created questions and caused us to learn about God. The deeds give the words their value. People are asking about Jesus’ identity; this is very valuable in itself.
It led to questions about the one who performed it. Everyone understands that the salvation is near.
They started to doubt that Jesus is the one they have been waiting for. To be satisfied with the miracles and ignoring Jesus and his identity is dangerous to the faithful. The miracle is only a way to reach the Saviour.
Collection Last week’s Collection: $ 1,446.50
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 9,682.23: Total Received (After loan payment)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 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sunday. July 13th, 2008
Tenth Sunday of the Pentecost Season.
الأحد العاشر من زمن العنصرة.
9:30AM: For the Intention of All Generous Benefactors to St. Anthony’s Parish.
11:00AM: Jamie Sarkis (Jeanette Sarkis & Family)
Monday, July 14th, 2008
8:15AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
8:30AM: Bakhos Jacobs (Mr. George Youssef)
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
8:15AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
8:30AM: Paul Laba (Mr. & Mrs. Bakhos Boutros)Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
7:30AM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
8:30AM: Susanne Andary (Sadie Jraige)
Thursday, July 17th, 2008
8:00AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
8:30AM: Elias & Claude Obeid (Youssef Oeid)
Friday, July 18th, 2008
8:15AM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
8:30AM: John Azar (Mr. & Mrs. Louie Raffoul)
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Sunday, July 20th, 2008
Eleventh Sunday of the Pentecost Season.
الأحد الحادي عشر من زمن العنصرة.
9:30AM: Youssef Gebrael & Wife Sarah & Deceased Children (Family)
11:00AM: Wajih Elias & Grandson Wajih (Family)
This Weeks News & Events
Thank You: We would like to thank all the volunteers, adults & youth for their help organizing the Children Fun Day. God bless you all.
Children’s Fun Day will take place every Wednesday, from 10AM to 1PM at St. Anthony’s Parish. We ask the children to bring hats to protect hem from the sun when they participate in the games at the Church Parking Lot.
Choir: This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine. For this occasion, we would like to form a Choir. Please sign up your name on the sheet provided if you are interested. Thank you and may God bless you through the intercession of Mother Mary.
Bingo: Monday, July 28th, 2008 @ 12:00PM.
Knights of Columbus News:
We are inviting all men from our community, 18 years and older to join our Knights of Columbus Council and become a member to assist in serving our Parish and Community. If you are interested please call the Church office or contact our Grand Knight Elias Khayat at (519) 322-2187.
Reminder: Annual Membership dues $ 40.00. Please contact our Financial Secretary John Semaan at (519) 211-0609 if you have not yet paid your dues, or you can drop them off at the Church Office. We need to hear from you on the status of your membership. Any questions or concerns, please contact G. K. Elias Khayat.
Assumption Festival: Come celebrate the Assumption Feast on August 15th, 16th & 17th, 2008. Mass Schedule: Friday, August 15th @ 7PM, Saturday, August 16th @ 7PM & Sunday, August 17th @ 12Noon & 6PM.
Novena starts on Monday, August 11th, 2008 at 7PM. Join us for a candlelight procession on Saturday, August 16th at 9:30PM. Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine, Leamington Lebanese Club 447 Hwy. 77 North, Leamington. Ladies Auxiliary of Our Lady of Lebanon (519) 326-8291, Leamington Lebanese Club (519) 326-3883.
St. Charbel’s Festival: St. Charbel Festival will take place July 18, 19 & 20, 2008. Friday July 18, 5PM to 1AM, Saturday July 19, 12PM top 1AM, Sunday July 20 1PM to 11PM. Lebanese Food, Prizes, Games & More. Mass Schedule: Friday 5PM, Saturday 5PM, Sunday 11AM & 5PM. For more information you can call: (519) 972-0716, 1010 Hwy. 3, Oldcastle, Ontario.
Babysitter Needed: A Leamington Family is looking for a middle-aged babysitter who could be available on short notice to baby-sit 2 young children between the ages of 7 and 12. If you are interested, please contact the Church at 322-2282. Thank you.
World Youth Day Gathering: All High School and University/College aged students are invited to join us on July 25th, 2008 at 7:00PM at Holy Family Parish, London, for a celebration commemorating WYD in Sydney, Australia.
We will have a BBQ, music, and speakers as we mark this event! If you are planning to come please contact Marjorie Braatz, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, St. George Parish, (519) 471-4220, or Father Joseph Morawski, Holy Family Parish, (519) 472-0057, ext. 226.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16
The Prophet Elijah ascended Mount Carmel to pray for the heavens to open when the country around him was dry and without water. Finally, he saw a small cloud coming in from the sea bearing life-giving rain.
In the twelfth century, Christian hermits came to live and pray on this mountain. In their vision, the cloud was a symbol of Mary, the Mother of God, who brought life to a parched world.
They honoured her under the title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and later founded an order devoted to prayer under her patronage.
Most beautiful Mother of God, Splendour of heaven, you bring fruitfulness to the earth and assist us in our needs.
Star of the Sea, show yourself a mother to me. Let the rain of your comfort fall gently upon me. Hear my voice when I call. Mother of God, I place my cause in your hands. Amen.
“Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.”