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Second Sunday after the Epiphany
January 18th, 2009
الأحد الثاني بعد الدنح
Gospel: John 1: 35 – 42 Readings: 2 Corinthians 4: 5 – 15
The invitation of the first disciples and the twelve apostles is a very remarkable point in Jesus’ public life and his saving mission. John the evangelist gave this invitation a special look.
He mentions that Jesus’ first apostles were John’s disciples. The Baptist prepares the way for Jesus in a direct approach, not through testimony and Baptism only but through the invitation to his disciples to follow Jesus: “He should increase, and I should decrease.”
Many people from the Corinthian Church had doubts about Paul’s apostleship and his mission, because he wasn’t a disciple of Jesus. Paul was forced to protect his mission without complaining. He confirmed that nothing, not even death, can keep him away from being renewed daily in Christ.
St. Paul’s mission got his value, not from God’s presence in him, and the shining of the knowledge of the glory in Jesus’ face. St. Paul’s mission is: hardship and death with Jesus the crucified. It is also glory and eternal life with the risen Lord.
Collection Collection Grand Total: $ 2,632.45 Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
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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 Faith Mennonite Church
Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Sunday, January 18th, 2009Second Sunday after the Epiphany. الأحد الثاني بعد الدنح
9:30AM: Antonios Khalil Abraham (Family)
11:00AM: Youssef El Andary (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
Monday, January 19th, 2009
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: Bakhos Jacobs (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Georges)
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Paul Laba (Mrs. Betty Najem)
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Souls in Purgatory (Maria Santos)
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
8:30AM: Alec Mouawad (Mr. Charbel Nohra)
9:00AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
Friday, January 23rd, 2009
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: Tony George (Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy George)
Saturday, January 24th, 2009
1:00PM: Baptism: Milana Elizabeth Penner.
Sunday, January 25th, 2009
Third Sunday after the Epiphany of the Lord.الأحد الثالث بعد الدنح9:30AM: Suzanna Andary (Grandchildren)
11:00AM: John Eid (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
This Weeks News & Events
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 Edmonton. Please remember Deacon Michel Kassas in your prayers as he starts his journey as a priest.
Our deepest sympathies to the Andary Family for the loss of Youssef Andary who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 71. we celebrate the 40 day Memorial Mass for the rest of his soul today, Sunday January 18th, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
Donation Box: In case you missed the Sunday collection, we’ve provided a box at the Church entrance where you can drop off your donation. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
First Communion Preparation Course: Every Thursday, 4:30 to 6:00PM with Mrs. Jihane Mouawad.
Bingo Sessions: Monday, January 20th, 2009 @ 6:00PM.
Knights of Columbus News:
- 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.
Junior Kindergarten Registrations for École Saint-Michel, Leamington are now being accepted. If you would like your child to receive a French Language education, please contact the principal at 326-6125.
All English speaking families living in Leamington, Ruthven, Kingsville and Wheatley interested in offering their child the opportunity of learning a second language should call the school for more information.
Parents should bring the child’s proof of age (Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, Immunization record and Health Card). Both, the Junior Kindergarten and the Senior Kindergarten Programmes at École Saint-Michel are full day/every day programmes. Busing is provided.
Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School
Teen Suicide: Imagine one of your children walking around the house wearing a T-Shirt that says: I AM SUICIDAL.” If only it were that easy to spot a young person at risk for a suicide. Alive Canada can help. Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary is pleased to have Carol Mueller of ALIVE! CANADA join us for a very informative presentation at our next Parent Council Meeting. Please join us to hear Carol speak about suicide awareness and how we can help our children or someone we know before it’s too late. The event will take place at the School Library on Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 at 7:00PM.
Prayer before Communion
O Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you,” regard not my sins but the faith of your Church, and deign to give her peace and unity according to Your Will: who live and reign, God, world without end. Amen.