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Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
عيد ارتفاع الصليب
September 14th , 2008
Gospel: John 12:20-32 Readings: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
When Jesus’ soul was distressed, he wondered about what he might ask: “Father, save me from this hour” or “Father, glorify your name”. The Father’s voice came focusing on past and future exaltation. Worshipping God’s name is to illustrate its meaning to the world. His name, Father, means the source of all life. The Father gives life instead of death given by the world. The hour of death becomes the hour of a new life.
When everyone asked about the source of the voice and its goal, Jesus explained that the voice was not meant for him but for those who heard him.
Jesus’ Cross divides the world in two parts: the first which accepts his salvation and the second which refuses him. The Christian doesn’t rejoice in pain but doesn’t go through life complaining about it.
There is a thin line between the two worlds. Let us ask Jesus whose Cross triumphed over death, to help us understand how to balance between the two worlds.
Collection Last week’s Collection: $ 1,191.46
Parking Lot Repair Donations: $8,622.45
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00$ 10,362.23: 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
Masses & Celebrations during the week:Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sunday. September 14th, 2008
Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
الأحد الثامن عشر من زمن العنصرة9:30AM: Cathy Jacobs (2Yrs Mem) (Family)
11:00PM: Fouad Azar & Son John (Malake Azar)
Monday, September 15th , 2008
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: Special Intention (Chaldean Family)
Tuesday, September 16th , 2008
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Santos Deceased Family Members (Georgina Martinho)
Wednesday, September 17th , 2008
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Souad Haifa (Camille Elters)
Thursday, September 18th , 2008
8:15AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel
8:30AM: Special Intention (Michelle Jraige)
Friday, September 19th , 2008
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: Special Intention (Chaldean Family)
Saturday September 20th,2008
1:30PM:Wedding: Richard Limanek & Victoria Boutros
Sunday, September 21st , 2008
First Sunday after the Holy Cross
الأحد ارتفاع الصليب9:30AM: Melani Abraham (Max Abraham)
11:00AM: Hasna Raffoul (6 Mths. Mem) (Family)
This Weeks News & Events
Third Banns Between: Richard Limanck & Victoria Boutros
Second Banns Between: Randy Charles & Sandy Najem
Parking Lot: Your help and donations would be greatly appreciated for Parking lot Repairs. The cost of the repairs is $10,000.00. The amount of $5,000.00 has already been paid out. Another $5,000.00 is due at the end of the month. Also 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 in advance
Congratulations: Congratulation to Alivia D’Angela who received the Sacrament of Baptism at St. Anthony’s Parish of Sunday September 7th 2008. May God Bless her and her family
Marriage Preparation Schedule: Next Marriage Preparation course is November 6th, 7th & 8th, 2008 at St. Michaels Church. Cost is $75.00. You can register at St. Anthony’s church office or St. Michaels Church office. Also, the 2009 Schedule for Windsor Classes is ready. For more information please call Corpus Christi Church, 519-969-5292.
Community Service: If you wish to do your community service hours with our Church and Youth Group, please contact Samia Abbas 519-326-1748 or Danny Jraige 519-816-5321.
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 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.
Knights of Columbus News:
General Meeting: Tuesday September 16th, 2008. All members are welcome. Our Aug. 5th meeting was well attended and productive.
Picnic and Baseball: A family Picnic and baseball challenge are being planned for late September. More information to follow at a later date.
The Triumph of the Cross, September 14
St. Paul the Apostle spoke of the power of Christ’s Cross. According to tradition, th Empress Helena discovered the Lord’s Cross in Jerusalem on September 14,320. Five years later, a great church was built on Mount Calvary by Emperor Constantine to shelter the holy relic. Parts of the wood of the Cross were sent to the major cities of Christendom, where they were shown to the faithful on this special feast.
We worship you, O Christ, and we praise you, because by your Cross you have redeemed the world.
By this holy tree you gave your people victory, and put aside the tree of our defeat.
Our Lady of Sorrows, September 15th
The feast, popular in the Middle Ages, follows the feast of Mary’s birth on September 8. It recalls the special bond between Jesus and Mary and reminds us of the torment and suffering of Christ. Mary suffered greatly as the Mother of God, and the pain she felt was real.
The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows recalls the succession of sorrows Mary experienced during her life; the prophecy she heard from Simeon in the temple, the flight into Egypt, the tree day loss of Jesus on the pilgrimage to Jerusalem, meeting Jesus on the way to Calvary, the hours she stood beneath the Cross, and the burial of Jesus in a tomb.