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Third Sunday after the Holy Cross
The Holy Rosary
الأحد الثالث بعد الصليب
October 5th , 2008
Gospel: Matthew 24: 23 – 31 Readings: Philippians 3: 14, 4: 1
The Church invites us this week to reflect on the end of age through the Gospel of St. Matthew which leads us to the summit of times, the day when Jesus becomes all in all, when the evil is done and we all greet the king of life, as the Son of God. A new world will begin full of hope and love. As the disciples, preoccupied with the new world, waited for it, we, too, are waiting anxiously for the new world. Jesus’ answer to the disciples’ question about the end of time was calming. He taught them a lesson from the fig tree which he damned because it didn’t bear fruit.
It was a sign of the beginning of a new meaning. It had tender branches that announce the coming of the spring and summer, the season of life. Jesus announced his definite coming and that the new life begins with him.
For this reason, he invited them and us through them to be strong and to have courage because the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Collection Last week’s Collection: $ 1,820.29
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
Vent covers Donation: $ 400.00$ 10,492.23: 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 Living Word Lutheran Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
Third Sunday after the Holy Cross
الأحد الثالث بعد عيد الصليب9:30AM: Suzanne Andary (Grandchildren)
11:00PM: Fr. Silvio Gasparotto (Donated)
1:00PM: Baptism: Sophia Rebecca Gebriel.
Monday, October 6th, 2008
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: Souls in Purgatory (Maria Santos)
Tuesday, October 7th , 2008
The Feast of Sts. Sarkis & Bakhos5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: For the Intention of all Parishioners.
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
Thursday, October 9th, 2008
8:15AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
8:30AM: Nouhad Nassar (Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Saba)
Friday, October 10th, 2008
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: Semaan Sarkis (Mr. & Mrs. Assad Eid)
Sunday, October 12th , 2008
Fourth Sunday after the Holy Cross, Thanksgiving Day
الأحد الرابع بعد عيد الصليب، عيد الشكر.9:30AM: Available. Call 322-2282 to book.
11:00AM: Denise Jacobs (Mr. & Mrs. Joe Jraige)
1:30PM: Baptism: Matthew Brandon Zakaria.
This Weeks News & Events
Suggestions: If you have any suggestions or ideas to improve our Parish, please contact Fr. Elie directly. Thank you for your support.
Altar Servers Practice: Monday, October 6th, 2008 from 4:30 to 5:30PM.
Vent Covers: The Vent Covers in the Church need to be replaced at a cost of $ 1,000.00. Donations can be made through the Priest or Church office. Thank you.
Congratulations to Izabella Maria Nohra who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation at our Parish, on Sunday, September 28th, 2008. May God bless hew with her family.
Arabic School Registration: If you like your children to learn Arabic, please register their names on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance. Thank you.
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.
Bingo Sessions: Monday, October 13th, 2008 at 12PM.
Bingo Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to conduct our Bingo sessions. If you could volunteer 2 to 4 hours a month, either at 12 noon sessions or 6PM sessions, once or twice a month, your help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact church office 519-322-2282 or Gladys Tannous @ 519-326-7642.
Help for Newcomers to Canada: South Essex Community Council, with assistance from Citizenship and Immigration Canada is offering the Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP) for individuals in need of settlement.
Services include: assessment, translation and interpretation, employment assistance, referrals and information workshops. Drop by one of our two Leamington offices and our friendly stall will gladly assist you. Locations: 215 Talbot St. East, (519) 326-8629 and 94 Talbot St. East, (519) 326-7743.
Knights of Columbus News:
- Executive Meeting: Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 at Freddy’s Parkstop Restaurant, 1655 Pelee Dr., Leamington at 6:00PM. Following the meeting, we will have a social get together, play cards (Euchre & Texas Holdem) and enjoy Chicken Fingers, nachos and refreshments. Wives and girlfriends are welcome to join us for the Card games and munchies. Most or all of the food and refreshments will be provided by Freddy’s Parkstop. Our thanks to Bro. Mike Makhlouf and family.
Our Lady of the Rosary
This feast was established by St. Pius V to commemorate the victory of the Christian naval fleet, commanded by Don Juan of Austria, against the Turks at Lepanto in 1571.
Don Juan attributed the great victory to the intercession of the Blessed Mother. The Rosary was revealed to St. Dominic by the Blessed Mother about the beginning of the thirteenth century, and is one of the most beautiful of all devotions.
As one recent Pope said, "The recitation of the Rosary helps the individual to meditate on the mysteries of the Lord’s life as seen through the eyes of her who was closest to the Lord."