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Sunday of the Visitation to Elizabeth.
أحد زيارة العذؤاء إلى أليصاباتNovember 30th, 2008
Gospel: Luke 1: 39 – 45 Readings: Ephesians 1: 1 – 14
During this season of announcements, Mary’s visit comes as continuity to the announcement of the angel to her and a confirmation for Elizabeth on her son’s role. The baby started moving in his mother’s womb by the power of the Holy Spirit to let his mother unveil Mary’s baby secret.
The promises of the Old Covenant won’t only belong to the people of Israel but to all those who will accept the announcement of Jesus.
The meeting between Mary and Elizabeth is different from any other meeting. It is a meeting of glory and thanksgiving to God who gave the barren one the grace of carrying the announcer of the New Covenant and to the Virgin to become the Mother of the Founder of the New Covenant.
Elizabeth did not choose the words to greet Mary just to be gracious or hospitable. It is a true faithful cry of a person surprised by the divine presence, “Blessed is the fruit of your womb.”
Elizabeth felt what was only felt by Mary. She declared her faith in the incarnation of the word even before she was born.
She saw in Mary not only a relative but the Mother of the Lord, “The Mother of my Lord comes to me.”
She congratulated Mary on her belief in the announcement that she accepted.
Collection Last week’s Collection: $ 1,294.79 Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Leamington United Mennonite Church
Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Sunday, November 30th , 2008
Sunday of the Visitation to Elizabeth
أحد زيارة العذراء إلى أليصابات9:30AM: Youssef Tannous Jabbour & Wife Latife & Son Antonios (Family)
11:00AM: Boula Litfallah Hanna & Wife Mona & Deceased Family Members (Sarkis & Susanne Hanna)
Monday, December 1st, 2008
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: Millie Youssef & Joed Joe Shaba (Family)
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Knights of Columbus & Their Family Members (Knights of Columbus)
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Antonio Murracas & Dona Lizette (Isabelle Barbosa)
Thursday, December 4th, 2008
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day8:30AM: John Eid (Mr. Charbel Makhlouf)
9:00AM: Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour.
10:00AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
10:30AM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
10:45AM: Rosary Praryers (4 Mysteries)
12:00PM: Blessing & Conclusion of the Day.
Friday, December 5th, 2008
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
6:00PM: Sick Family Members (Family)
Saturday, December 6th, 2008
1:30PM: Wedding: Anthony Abraham & Crystal Amond.
Sunday, December 7th , 2008
Sunday of the Birth of John the Baptist
أحد مولد يوحنا المعمدان.9:30AM: Sarkis Boutros & Deceased family members (Family)
11:00AM: Bakhos Obeid & Son Michael (Mr. John Obeid)
5:00PM: For the Intentions of all Ladies Auxiliary Members Dead and Alive (Ladies Auxiliary) Renewal of Vows.
This Weeks News & Events
Parish Council: Financial Committee will meet today, Sunday November 30th, 2008 at 6:30PM at the Church Hall.
Christmas Play Practice: Monday, December 1st, 2008 from 5:30 to 6:30PM.
Youth Group Meeting & Frankenmuth Discussion: Thursday, December 4th, 2008, 5:00 to 6:00PM.
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. Contact Samia Abbas @ (519) 326-1748 for more information.
Third Bann Between: Antonios Abraham & Crystal Amond.
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 22 and the Cedars’ rank is 21.
Congratulations to Joelle, Leah & Andrea Zammata who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation at St. Anthony’s Parish on Sunday, November 23rd, 2008. May God bless them with their family.
Our deepest sympathies to the Faraj Family for the loss of Khalil Faraj who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 68. The Memorial Mass for the rest of his soul was held at St. Anthony’s Parish on Monday, November 24th, 2008. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
St. Andrew, Apostle (First Century) November 30th
St. Andrew came from Bethsaida, a town in Galilee on the Lake of Genesareth. He became a disciple of St. John the Baptist, who sent him to see Jesus. After visiting the Lord, Andrew called his brother, Simon Peter, to come and meet the Messiah.
Later, as Jesus was walking along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Peter and Andrew casting their nets into the sea. Jesus said, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.”
Andrew accompanied Jesus throughout his public ministry, and his name appears in the story of the feeding of five thousand in the desert. He was crucified on a X-shaped cross at Patras, Acaia.
Leamington, Community Christmas Sing-Along:
Friday December 12th, 2008 at Cardinal Carter Auditorium, 7:00 to 8:15PM. Inviting young and old to come together to raise your voices singing all the festive, traditional Christmas Carols.
Featuring community choirs:
Leamington Youth Chorus with Wilma-Lamb Steward Conductor, Soli Deo Gloria Singers, with Paul Dueck & Nancy Dyck Conductors, CCSS Music Dept. with Dave Montminy conductor. Admission: canned good for Salvation Army Food Bank.
Take an hour of your time to begin this festive Christmas season remembering the true reason for the season.