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Sunday of the Announcement to Mary
أحد بشارة العذارء
November 23rd, 2008
Gospel: Luke 1: 26 – 28 Readings: Galatians 3: 15 – 22
St. Luke presents to us in today’s Gospel an exquisite scene, which shows God’s message to Mary through the Angel Gabriel. The Virgin was at her house in Nazareth when the angel announced the news about her bearing the divine child in this unknown city which nothing good comes out of.
The first word said by the angel Gabriel “Khairé” represents the peaceful greeting of the Greek. It can also be translated to “Rejoice”.
Mary is invited to rejoice with Jerusalem because the Lord is with her; we are not facing a greeting but we are before a call to rejoice in the Christian visit promised by God since the beginning of days.
Mary was perplexed because she understood that these words held a hidden meaning that she was about to understand. We know that the divine visions are always accompanied by confusion.
The Virgin exclaimed about the feasibility of God’s promise. The angel explained to her that she will have a Son who will be the Messiah.
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Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Sunday, November 23rd , 2008
Sunday of the Announcement to Mary
أحد بشارة العذراء9:30AM: Antonios Sarkis Youssef (Family)
11:00AM: Antonios Youssef (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
1:00PM: Baptism: Leah, Andrea & Joelle Zammata
Monday, November 24th, 2008
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Elias Obeid (Marie Obeid)
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Cesario Leal & Daughters Carolina & Raquel (Maria Santos)
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Bakhos Jacobs (Family)
Thursday, November 27th, 2008
Feast of the Miraculous Medal.8:30AM: George Obeid & Son Bassam (Family)
9:00AM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
Friday, November 28th , 2008
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Cathy Jacobs (Mrs. Dalida Hatem)
Sunday, November 30th , 2008
Sunday of the Visitation to Elizabeth.
أحد زيارة العذراء إلى أليصابات.9:30AM: Available. Call 322-2282 to book.
11:00AM: Boula Litfallah Hanna & Wife Mona & Deceased Family Members(Sarkis & Susanne Hanna)
This Weeks News & Events
First Communion: The First Communion Celebration for this year, will take place on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 @ 3:00PM. This date was chosen so the First Communion Celebration won’t interfere with other plans the parents might have. The preparation courses will start in January 2009.
Christmas Play Practice: Monday, November 24th, 2008 from 5:30 to 6:30PM.
Christmas Parade: will take place next Saturday, November 29th, 2008 at 7PM, starting from the H. J. Heinz grading station on Sherk St. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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 13th, 2008. Cost $ 45.00. It includes transportation and buffet dinner. Deadline for sign up is November 28th. Contact Samia Abbas @ (519) 326-1748 for more information.
Second Bann Between: Antonios Abraham & Crystal Amond.
Bingo Sessions: Monday, November 24th, 2008 @ 12:00 & 6:00PM.
Knights of Columbus News:
- 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.
New Seven Wonders: Vote for the New 7 Wonders of the World. Go to www.new7wonders.com, to “Vote Here”. Press “Vote for your nominee” and follow the instructions. Vote for Jeita Grotto & Cedars of Lebanon. Participate in choosing the next 7 Wonders of the World. Currently Jeita Grotto’s rank is 26 and the Cedars’ rank is 29.
The Miraculous Medal, November 27th
Saint Catherine Labouré, of the Daughters of Charity, received visions of the Blessed Mother which were to result in the introduction of the Miraculous Medal.
During the vision that took place on July 18, 1830, in the chapel of the motherhouse near Paris, France, the Blessed Mother sat on the director’s chair near the altar. After confiding certain matters to Saint Catherine, she said, “Come to the foot of the altar, there graces will be shed upon all, great and little, who ask for them.”
During the vision that occurred on November 28, 1830, the Blessed Mother stood with her hands outstretched, brilliant rays of light coming from rings on her fingers. Some rings gave off no rays, representing graces for which souls forget to ask. Our Lady’s feet were crushing the head of the serpent.
An oval framed the Blessed Mother, showing these words in letters of gold: “O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” Then a voice was heard to say, “Have a medal struck after this model. Those who wear it will receive great graces.
They should wear it around the neck. Abundant graces will be given to those who wear it with confidence.” The back of the medal was then revealed: a large M surrounded by a bar and a Cross. Beneath the M were the hearts of Jesus and Mary, the one crowned with thorns, the other pierced with a sword.
The whole was encircled with twelve stars. The Medal had originally been called the “Medal of the Immaculate Conception,” but so many remarkable graces and favours were soon granted through it that it quickly became known as the Miraculous Medal.
Miraculous Medal Prayer
O Virgin Mother of God, Mary Immaculate, we dedicate and consecrate ourselves to you under the title of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
May this Medal be for each one of us a sure sign of your affection for us and a constant reminder of our duties toward you. Ever while wearing it, may we be blessed by your loving protection and preserved in the grace of your Son.
O most Powerful Virgin, Mother of our Saviour, keep us close to you ever moment of our lives. Amen.