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Sunday of the Renewal of the Church.
أحد تجديد البيعة
November 9th, 2008
Gospel: John 10: 22 – 42 Readings: Hebrews 9: 11 – 15
The conversation between Jesus and the Jews evolves around two nicknames: the Messiah and the Son of God. The Jews asked Jesus if he was the Messiah.
They didn’t want to know Jesus’ identity but they were trying to make him admit it and then sentence him. Jesus’ answer wasn’t clear but had a hidden confession about his identity:
“I told you and you don’t believe.” Jesus focuses in his conversation on the nickname “Son of God” using the miracles he performed (healing the paralyzed and the blind and the rising of Lazarus from the dead)
Jesus used the books as references because he knows that the Jews accept the books as proof. He used the Psalm that says:
“I said you are gods.” He called the judges gods because the Lords’ word was given to them by inspiration.
The judges represent God on earth. Jesus could be called the Son of God because he was sent by God into the world. Jesus unveiled his true identity to the Jews who were self-involved in their lack of faith. They are of Jesus’ flock.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Shalom Counselling Services
Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sunday, November 9th , 2008
Renewal of the Church.
أحد تجديد البيعة.9:30AM: Victoria Semaan (Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Semaan Sarkis (3 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Monday, November 10th, 2008
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Souls in Purgatory (Maria Santos)
Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Remembrance Day.5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Sarkis Boula Boutros & Brothers Elias & Joseph
(Fernando & Jania Martins)
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Antonios Keirouz & Jamile Keirouz (Badr Keirouz & Family)
Thursday, November 13th, 2008
8:30AM: Youssef Tannous Obeid & Wife & Deceased Family Members (Family)
9:00AM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
Friday, November 14th , 2008
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Tony Simon (Family)
Sunday, November 16th , 2008
Sunday of the Announcement to Zachariah.
أحد بشارة زكريا9:30AM: Marianne Gerges & Nael Safar (Naom Family)
11:00AM: Claude Obeid (12 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family)
This Weeks News & Events
Altar Servers Practice: Monday, November 10th, 2008 from 4:30 to 5:30PM.
Youth Group Meeting: Monday, November 10th, 2008 from 7:30 to 8:30PM.
Sts. Sarkis & Bakhos: Pictures of Sts. Sarkis & Bakhos are available in our Church. Any donation is gratefully appreciated. All proceeds go to Sts. Sarkis & Bakhos’ Church in Tourza, Lebanon.
Frankenmuth: St. Anthony’s Youth Group is organizing a Trip to Frankenmuth in Michigan. If you are interested, please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
The trip is open for all parishioners. It will take place on Saturday December 6th, 2008. Cost $ 45.00. It includes transportation and buffet dinner. Deadline for sign up is November 22nd. Contact Samia Abbas @ (519) 326-1748 for more information.
Remembrance Day: On Tuesday, November 11th, we celebrate Remembrance Day. At 11:00AM at the Royal Canadian Legion, Mr. Valère Gaspard will present a wreath on behalf of St. Anthony’s Parish. Please remember in your prayers the veterans who died to protect their country.
Our deepest sympathies to the Semaan Family for the loss of Victoria Semaan who passed away in Lebanon on Friday November 7th, 2008 at the age of 75. The Memorial Mass is held today, Sunday November 9th, 2008. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives in Canada and Lebanon.
Bingo Sessions: Thursday, November 13th, 2008 @ 12:00PM.
Knights of Columbus News:
- At Christmas we honour the birth of Jesus Christ. At times our Saviour is forgotten in the commercialization of the season and the rush to get ready for the holiday festivities. Each year the Knights of Columbus take a leading role in reminding society that Christmas is first and foremost a holy day. This year the Knights of Columbus will be selling Religious theme Christmas Cards following both Masses on Sunday, November 16th, 2008. There is a limited supply, so don’t miss out on this opportunity.
- General Meeting: Tuesday, November 18th, 08 @ 7PM. All members are encouraged to attend.
- Christmas Dinner for our members and their families Tuesday December 2nd, 08 following 6PM Mass.
- Monday Night Volleyball 6:30PM for our K of C members and their wives.
- A reminder to our community: Our 4th K of C Annual Banquet will be held on January 31st, 2009. Tickets will be available in the very near future.
Remarks:
- After taking the Holy Bread, please say “Amen” which means “I believe.”
- When the Priest is burning incense, we should bow or do the Sign of the Cross.
- For the Mass Celebration, the Cross and the priest should enter the Church after everyone and should be the first to exit the Church at the end of the Mass.
A Prayer of Remembrance
Almighty and eternal God,
from whose love in Christ we cannot be parted,
either by death or life:
hear our prayers and thanksgiving
for all whom we remember this day;
fulfill in them the purpose of your love;
and bring us all, with them, to your eternal joy;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.