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New Year’s Day, January 1st, 2009
عيد رأس السنة، 1 كانون الثاني سنة 2009
Gospel: John 14: 27 – 31 Readings: Ephesians 2: 11 – 22
“Once again, as the New Year begins, I want to extend good wishes for peace to people everywhere. With this Message I would like to propose a reflection on the theme: Fighting Poverty to Build Peace. Back in 1993, my venerable Predecessor Pope John Paul II, in his Message for the World Day of Peace that year, drew attention to the negative repercussions for peace when entire populations live in poverty.
Poverty is often a contributory factor or a compounding element in conflicts, including armed ones. In turn, these conflicts fuel further tragic situations of poverty. “Our world”, he wrote, “shows increasing evidence of another grave threat to peace:
many individuals and indeed whole peoples are living today in conditions of extreme poverty.
The gap between rich and poor has become more marked, even in the most economically developed nations.
This is a problem which the conscience of humanity cannot ignore, since the conditions in which a great number of people are living are an insult to their innate dignity and as a result are a threat to the authentic and harmonious progress of the world community”.
(From the Message of His All Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the Celebration of Word Day of Peace 2009)
Collection Christmas & Last week’s Collection Grand Total:
$ 5,437.69Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 4,000.00: Total Received (After 3 loan payments)
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 Mennonite Brethren Church
Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Thursday, January 1st, 2009
New Year’s Day.6:00PM: For the intentions of all Parishioners.
Friday, January 2nd, 2009
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: John Azar (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Simon)
Sunday, January 4th, 2009
Finding in the Temple.
9:30AM: Youssef Jraige (Sadie Jraige)
11:00AM: Tannous Daoud (Family)
Monday, January 5th, 2009
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: Cesario Leal & Daughters (Maria Santos)
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
Epiphany of the Lord.5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Generous Contributors to ST. Anthony’s - Blessing of the Water.
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Youssef Mikhail & Wife & Deceased Children (Family)
Thursday, January 8th, 2009
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day.8:30AM: John Eid (Mr. & Mrs. John Jraige)
9:00AM: Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour.
10:00AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
10:30AM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
10:45AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
12:00PM: Blessing & Conclusion of the Day.
Friday, January 9th, 2009
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
6:00PM: Antonio Murracas & Natarcia Carmo (Isabelle Barbosa)
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
First Sunday after the Epiphany of the Lord.9:30AM: Theresa Nehmetallah (Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis Agopian)
11:00AM: Denise Jacobs (Mrs. Hesne Ibrahim)
This Weeks News & Events
Special Thanks: We would like to express our most sincere thanks to all of you who made this Blessed Season a joyous and a memorable one. Thank you all for your generous support.
Fr. Elie would like to thank you for your kindness and generosity. Your continuous support is gratefully appreciated. God bless you all with your families.
Congratulations to Melina Tannous who received the Sacraments of Baptism & Confirmation at St. Anthony’s Parish on Saturday December 27th, 2008. May God bless her with her family.
Epiphany of the Lord: We celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord on Tuesday, January 6th. The water will be blessed during the 6:00PM Mass. Please bring a container for Holy Water. All are welcome to attend.
Office Closed: The Office will be closed on Thursday & Friday, January 1st & 2nd, and will reopen on Monday, January 5th. Have a Blessed Holiday Season.
Talent Show: If you are interested in Participating in our Talent Show for this year, please sign up your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
2009 Envelopes: Please pick up your 2009 Envelopes. They are available at the Church Entrance.
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 25 and the Cedars’ rank is 20.
Bingo Sessions: Monday, January 20th, 2009 @ 6:00PM.Knights of Columbus News:
- Executive Meeting: Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 @ 7PM.- General Meeting: Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 @ 7PM.
- Our 4th Annual Banquet is scheduled for January 31st, 2008. Our whole community is welcome to join.
- Monday Night Volleyball: 6:30PM for members and wives.
Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy;
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.