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Sunday of the Faithful Departed February 15th, 2009
أحد الموتى المؤمنين
Gospel: Luke 16: 19 – 31 Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5: 1 – 11
Today’s Gospel describes the life of Lazarus who was a poor man. This Gospel is a proof of God’s kept promises, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be filled.” This Gospel is an example of God’s love for the poor.
God chose the poor to share in his glory. The Gospel does not mention the bad habits of the rich but it mentions that he did not listen to Moses and the prophets. He did not know how to live the present without ignoring the eternal life.
The only sin that the rich man committed was not sharing his wealth with the poor and the needy.The wealthy man did not abuse or humiliate Lazarus but at the same time, he did not do anything to help ease his pain or hunger. A true Christian is not a good person who doesn’t do evil, but a person who does good deeds.
The conclusion of the text is a declaration that the living has “Moses and the prophets.” This will confirm the seriousness of the divine inspiration through the scriptures. People don’t have to wait for miracles to believe and repent.
The announcement is in our midst. We hear it on our paths of human life. It warns us to love God and our neighbours as ourselves.
As we remember the faithful departed, the Church reminds us through the letter to the Thessalonians that we have to be prepared by hearing the word of God and living by it.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for United Pentecostal Church
Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Sunday, February 15th, 2009
Sunday of the Faithful Departed
أحد الموتى المؤمنين9:30AM: Jamie Sarkis (Jeanette Sarkis & Family)
11:00AM: Louis Thomas (Family)
Monday, February16th, 2009
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: Elias Obeid (Marie Obeid)
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Fouad Azar & Son John (Family)
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Santos Deceased Family Members (Georgina Martinho)
Thursday, February 19th, 2009
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
6:00PM: All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
Friday, February 20th , 2009
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: Assad Haifa (Family)
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
Sunday of the Wedding at Cana. أحد عرس قانا الجليل
Opening of the Great Lent Season. مدخل الصوم الكبير9:30AM: Suzanne Andary (Grandchildren)
11:00AM: Denise Jacobs (2 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family)
This Weeks News & Events
Welcome: We would like to welcome to our Parish Rev. Father Chaaya Akkari who will be celebrating the Masses during Father Elie’s absence for Deacon Michel Kassas’ ordination and the annual retreat in Calgary. May God bless Fr. Chaaya and keep him safe.
Family Day: The office will be closed on Monday, February 16th, 2009 for Family Day, and will reopen on Tuesday, February 17th. Enjoy this day with your families and have a safe Holiday.
Deacon Michel Kassas Ordination will take place on Sunday, February 15th, 2009 in Calgary. Fr. Elie will be present for the ordination. The new priest’s first Mass of Thanksgiving will take place on February 22nd, 2009 in Calgary. Please remember Deacon Michel Kassas in your prayers as he starts his journey as a priest. Congratulations!
Video Library: The following Videos are missing from our collection, if you have borrowed them but forgot to return them, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you.
The day the sun danced;
My Secret Friend
Bernadette
Francis Xavier & the Samurai’s lost Treasure
Columbus
Ben-Hur
Nicholas the boy who became Santa
Joshua and the battle of Jericho
Sodom and Gomorrah
Journey to the Promised Land
One King for Israel
The wisdom of Solomon
Prophets in the desert
The Birth of Jesus
Study Guide
The Announcement to Mary
The Baptism of Jesus
Jesus calls his apostles
Jesus ascends into heaven
The Easter Story
The Creation
Noah’s Ark
Moses
Joseph and his brothers
David & Goliath
Daniel & lion’s den
Children’s heroes of the Bible (1) (2)
The Madonna of Medjugorje
The Ten Commandments (1) (2)
The Miracle of our Lady of Fatima
The last stone
The Gifts of Christmas
Nehmetallah Hardini (Arabic)
Litakoun Mashiatak (St. Rafca)
Le Saint de Kfifane (Arabic)
First Communion (St. Anthony’s Parish).
We would really like to restart our Video Program but need all videos to do so. As well, if there are any volunteers who have the ability to convert video to DVD, we would greatly appreciate it. Please contact the Church Office. Thank you.
Knights of Columbus News:
- Monday Night Volleyball: 6:30PM for members and wives.
- First Degree Initiation: Our Council is hosting a First Degree on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 @ 7:00PM at St. Anthony’s Church. This is wonderful opportunity to all Men 18 Yrs and older to join our council. Please contact the Church office for an application (Form 100) or any of our Members.
Bingo Sessions: Monday February 16th, 2009 @ 12 & 6PM.
Our deepest sympathies to Talal & Adel Hermiz and their families for the loss of their father who passed away in Toronto. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
Also our heartfelt sympathies to the family of Souhaila Risk Aoun who passed away in Lebanon on Tuesday, February 10th, 2009. The Memorial Mass was held in our Parish on Wednesday, February 11th, 2009. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives.
Prayer after Mass
Soul of Christ, make me holy. Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, fill me with love.
Water from Christ’s side, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
Good Jesus hear me. Within your wounds, hide me.
Never let me be parted from you.
From the evil enemy, protect me.
At the hour of my death, call me, and tell me to come to you with your saints I may praise you through all eternity.
Amen.