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Sixth Sunday of the Pentecost Season.
July 5th, 2009
الأحد السادس من زمن العنصرة
5 تموز سنة 2009
Gospel: Matthew 10: 16 – 25 Readings: 1 Corinthians 12: 12 – 13, 27 – 30
To guarantee the success of his mission, Jesus called the twelve disciples to be close witnesses to his deeds. He gave them the same authority he received from the Father, lavishing on them his love and encouragement through the Holy Spirit. St. Paul’s faith in Jesus the Risen Lord comes from his knowledge that the Church is the Body of Christ to which belongs all Christians through the Baptism.
The twelve disciples are messengers of the Good News with those who helped them in broadening the Church of Christ. Jesus sent them to preach and teach in the world saying, “I am sending you…” he warned them about being persecuted by kings and pagan governors. He provided help for them through the Holy Spirit, the Advocate and the Teacher. Jesus invites everyone to understand the mystery of his kingdom, to listen to his teachings and live by them.
Collection Collection Total: $ 1,980.69 Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 7,400 Total Received (After 3 loan payments)
For the next phase of our plan.
Fridge and Stove donation: $ 700.00
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 Leamington United Church
Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Sunday July 5th, 2009
Sixth Sunday after the Pentecost
الأحد السادس من زمن العنصرة9:30AM: Hanna Sarkis & Wife & Deceased Children & Sister Foutine (Family)
11:00AM: Tony Badaoui (Family)
1:00PM: Baptism: Maya Olivia Miecz.
Monday, July 6th, 2009
8:00AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
8:30AM: Sarkis Boula Boutros & Brothers Elias & Joseph (Boula & Alice Boutros)
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
8:00AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
8:30AM: Fr. Boutros Obeid & Deceased Family Members (Youssef Obeid)
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
7:30AM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
8:30AM: All Forgotten Souls (Ladies Auxiliary)
Thursday, July 9th, 2009
8:00AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
8:30AM: Joe Boutros (Mr. & Mrs. Alec Gebriel)
Friday, July 10th, 2009
8:00AM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
8:30AM: Bakhos Obeid (David & Linda Sleiman)
Sunday, July 12th, 2009
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
الأحد السابع من زمن العنصرة9:30AM: For the intention of St. Anthony’s Benefactors.
11:00AM: Iskandar Boutros & Wife Ghazali & Deceased Family Members (Family)
This Weeks News & Events
Children’s Fun Day: Starting Wednesday July 8th, we will have a Fun Day for the Children from 10:00AM to 1:00PM. All children are welcome.
Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are needed to help with the Children’s Fun Day. Please call the Church office if you are interested in helping. Thank you.
Volunteers Meeting: We will have a meeting for all Children’s Fun Day Volunteers tomorrow, on Monday, July 6th, 2009 at 7:00PM.
Please inform the Parish Priest if anyone is sick at home or at the hospital and in need of Communion. Thank you.
Bingo: Monday July 13th, 2009 @ 12:00PM.
Congratulations to John Sarkis & Danielle McMullin who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony on Saturday, June 27th, 2009 at St. Michael’s Parish. May God bless them both as they start their journey together.
Congratulations to Sophia Isabel Sarkis who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation at St. Anthony’s Parish on Sunday, June 28th, 2009. May God bless her with her family.
Our Church Hall needs a new Fridge, a new Stove and 100 Plastic Chairs. We thank you in advance for your generous support.
- Our Goal: $ 2,500.00
- Total Received: $ 700.00
Knights of Columbus News:
- We will NOT be having any formal meetings during July and August. I will contact Committees Chairmen to organize some summer fun events. Suggestions are welcome from all. We wish everyone in the community a great and safe summer.
St. Thomas, (First Century) Apostle, July 7th
St. Thomas, one of the twelve apostles, was a Jew from Galilee called by Jesus to accompany him on his mission to proclaim the Kingdom of God.
When Jesus’ life was threatened as he went to raise Lazarus from the dead, Thomas said to the others, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.” At the Last Supper, when Jesus spoke of going away to his Father, Thomas replied, “Lord, we do not know where you are going, and how can we know the way?” With the rest of the apostles, Thomas fled when Jesus was arrested and put to death.
On Easter Sunday, Thomas was not with the others when Jesus came into the room where they were. Though they told him jubilantly, “We have seen the Lord!” Thomas answered, “I will not believe until I put my finger into the nail marks in his hands and his side.”
The expression “doubting Thomas,” comes from this incident. One week later, when Jesus appeared again to his disciples, Thomas was with them. Jesus said, “Take your finger and examine my hands.
Put your hand into my side. Do not remain an unbeliever. Believe!” Thomas said, “My Lord and my God.” “The unbelief of Thomas has done more for our faith than the faith of the other disciples,” St. Gregory the Great has said. Our doubts are answered by the demand of Thomas to know that Jesus’ resurrection was real. Thomas is said to have preached the Gospel to the people of India. He was martyred eight miles from Madras and buried at Mylapore, India.
The Miracle Prayer
Lord, Jesus, I come before you, just as I am. I am sorry for my sins, I repent of my sins, please forgive me.
In your name, I forgive all others for what they have done against me.
I renounce satan, the evil spirits and all their works.
I give you my entire self.
Lord Jesus, now and forever, I invite you into my life.
Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Heal me, change me, strengthen me in body, and spirit. Amen.