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Easter Sunday March 23rd, 2008
Gospel: Mark 16: 1 – 8 Readings: 1 Corinthians 15: 12 – 26
The Resurrection of Jesus is an incident which concludes all the events of our salvation and the liturgical year. The Resurrection is the feast of all feasts. Every liturgical celebration is completed by the presence of Jesus the Risen Lord.
The Christian unity won’t come true unless we live in meekness and forget ourselves and serve others following Jesus’ example, who took a human body, even though he is the image of the Father. He suffered on the Cross and was risen to be glorified by the universe.
The Resurrection is backed by very significant evidences: the empty open tomb, the angel saying “The Lord is not here! He is risen,” the disciples who carried the perfume, the appearances of Jesus to his mother and Mary Magdalene and the other disciples. Jesus is the New Adam.
The salvation of the humanity depends on Him. our hope, faith and resurrection all depend on Him. We ask the Lord to help Lebanon live the Resurrection in peace, love and justice.
Collection
Last week’s Collection: $ 5,696.61
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 5,067.23: 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 Wheatley Baptist Church Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sunday. March 23rd, 2008
Easter Sundayأحد الفصح
12:00Mid: For the Intentions of all Parishioners.
11:00AM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners.
Monday, March 24th, 2008
Easter Monday11:00AM: Semaan Sarkis (Adrian, Angelica & Jaydon Tannous)
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
5:30PM: St. Joseph Rosary & Prayers.
6:00PM: Fr. Boutros Obeid & Deceased Family Members (Youssef Obeid )
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
St. Joseph’s Feast.5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners.
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
5:30PM: St. Joseph’s Rosary & Prayers.
6:00PM: Antonios Kaysar Yacoub (Tamine Yacoub)
Friday, March 28th, 2008
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
5:30PM: St. Joseph’s Rosary & Prayers.
6:00PM: All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
Sunday, March30th, 2008
First Sunday after the Resurrectionالأحد الجديد
9:30AM: Boula Tannous (2 Yrs. Mem. Mass)
11:00AM: Sarkis Boula Bouros (Family)
This Weeks News & Events
Christ is Risen, He is risen Indeed!
We would like to extend our warmest wishes for the Easter Season. Jesus’ resurrection is a sing that we also live forever. The life of Christ remains in us, uniting us to his Father through the Spirit. Today we commemorate the most important turning point in the history of mankind. We honour the fulfillment of the “Blessed Hope” of every living being. At that moment, when the fullness of time had arrived, all the faithful believers of the past, present, and future, received the free gift of salvation through the grace of God.
Happy Easter to each and every one of you. God bless you.
St. Joseph’s Feast: We will celebrate St. Joseph’s Feast on Wednesday, March 26th, with a solemn Mass for the intentions of all parishioners. May God bless you and your families through the intercession of St. Joseph the Patron Saint of families and the universal Church.
Thank you: Our most sincere thanks to all the volunteers who helped selflessly in any way possible to make this season a holy one. Thank you all and may God bless you and keep you safe with your families.
Easter Monday: The office will be closed on Easter Monday, March 24th, 2008. Have a safe and happy holiday.
Easter Party: All the children are invited to an Easter Party on Saturday, March 29th, 2008 at St. Anthony’s Church Hall, from 2:00 to 5:00PM. Please sign up your names on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance.
New Projects: St. Anthony’s have purchased a new Projection Machine for use during celebrations and also all the Church Chalices have been refinished. We are also planning on refinishing the Cross and the Altar Candle Holders. Your help and generous support will be gratefully appreciated. Thank you and God bless you.
Bingo: Monday, March 24th, 2008 at 1:00 PM.
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: $75.00 per couple.
Knights of Columbus News:
- March 26th, 2008: Euchre Kingsville Council. Dinner at 7PM, Euchre Game at 8PM.
- March 28th – 29th, 2008: Tootsie Roll Fundraiser jointly with St. Michael (Chair Reg Campbell)
- March 29th, 2008: St. Peter’s Maronite Council 5th Anniversary Dinner at St. Peter’s Church Hall at 6PM. DJ, Raffle & Entertainment. ($ 25.00/Ticket)
- April 1st, 2008: Executive Meeting, Church Hall at 7PM.
- April 6th, 2008: 1st & 2nd Degrees, 1PM, District 21, Council 2110 Amherstburg Hall.
- April 12th, 2008: General Meeting, Church Hall at 7PM.
- April 16th, 2008: Euchre Amherstburg Council. Dinner at 7PM, Euchre Game at 8PM.
- April 18th, 2008: Bingo Session at 7PM.
- April 20th, 2008: 3rd Degree. 1PM, District 76, Council 4375 Fr. Nicholas Point.
- April 23rd, 2008: District Meeting hosted by St. Anthony’s 13797 at 7PM at Church Hall.
The Annunciation, March 25th
One of the “Christmas Feasts” celebrated outside the Christmas Season, the feast of the Annunciation recalls the coming of the Angel Gabriel to Mary at Nazareth to announce that she was to be the mother of Jesus.
The Angel Gabriel was sent from God to a Virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The Virgin’s name was Mary. Upon arriving, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, O highly favored daughter!
The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women.” She was deeply troubled by his words, and wondered what his greeting meant. The angel went on to say to her: “Do not fear, Mary. You have found favour with God.
You shall conceive and bear a son and give him the name of Jesus. Great will be his dignity and he will be called the Son the Most High.” Mary said, “I am the maidservant of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you say.”
With that the angel left her. The feast of the Annunciation is an ancient feast of the Church. Marcy 25, the time of the spring equinox, was seen as a significant day by the early Christians who regarded it as the day the world was created.
Resurrection Prayer
O Lord Jesus Christ, you are the true God. You are the light of the world. You are our Lord and our God. You were nailed to the Cross, and through your pierced side, we have all been healed.
You descended into hades, and shattered its bonds. You raised those who were long dead, granting life to them.
You embittered hades. You were raised from the dead in order to grant salvation to all; to scatter your enemies; and for those who hate you, to fall from before your face.
You were raised in order to raise with yourself the whole world, each and everyone.
Amen.