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Palm Sunday, April 5th, 2009
أحد الشعانين
Gospel: John 12: 12 – 22 Readings: Philippians 1: 1 – 13
Everyone tried to show the royal side of Jesus’ coming to Jerusalem. The saving incidents that Jesus chose to suffer for all humanity, took over the celebration. Even the royal manner that Jesus used to enter Jerusalem was far too humble. It did not eclipse the light that he wants to make known.
This gave the triumphal entry into Jerusalem a sense of meekness which was not understood by the disciples at first. They remembered that right after Jesus was glorified.
Two thousand years later, the coming to Jerusalem is a bit clearer to us than to the disciples. Jesus died to save us.
God’s Son suffered the humiliation from the human to raise them to the level of God’s children. “Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion, look your king is coming.”
The invitation to not be afraid is a sign of the New Covenant. It is an invitation to have inner peace in order for us to meet God.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for St. Mary’s Anglican Church
Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Sunday, April 5th, 2009
أحد الشعانين
Palm Sunday9:00AM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners.
11:00AM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners.
Monday, April 6th, 2009
6:00PM: Salat Elhash. صلاة الحاش
For the Intention of the Jacobs Family (Ruth Ryan)
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
6:00PM: Salat Elhash. صلاة الحاش
Wajih Nohra (Mr. & Mrs. Tony & Maribel Abraham)
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
6:00PM: Salat Elhash صلاة الحاش Iskandar Boutros Elias & Wife Ghazale & Deceased Family Members (Family)
Thursday, April 9th, 2009
Holy Thursday
خميس الأسرار6:00PM: Washing of the Feet. رتبة الغسل Sarkis Boula Boutros (Family)
7:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
8:00PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
8:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
10:00AM: Salat Elhash. صلاة الحاش
11:00AM: Adoration Hour. ساعة سجود
12:00AM: Final Blessing.
Friday, April 10th , 2009
Good Friday
يوم الجمعة العظيمة8:00AM: Rasm Al Kessقداس سابق تقديسه Cathy Jacobs (Marie Youssef)
3:00PM: Lord’s Passion. رتبة دفن المسيح
Saturday, April 11th, 2009
6:00PM: Children’s Easter Vigil Mass For the Intentions of all children.
Sunday, April 12th, 2009
Easter Sunday
أحد الفصح12:00Mid: For the Intentions of all Parishioners.
11:00AM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners.
This Weeks News & Events
Holy Week Retreat: We would like to thank Rev. Father Charbel Antonios who is going to be with us for the Holy Week Retreat. We also would like to thank Rev. Father Virginio Gomes who will be with us for Confessions on Holy Thursday From 9:00 to 11:00PM. May God bless them both and keep them safe.
Welcome: We would like to welcome all the visitors who came to spend the Easter Season with their families. May God bless you all.
Easter Lilies: St. Anthony’s Parish will need Easter Lilies to decorate the Church for the Easter Season. You can drop them off at the Church starting tomorrow. Thank you in advance for your generosity and kindness.
First Communion: The First Communion Group will have a practice on Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 from 4:30 to 6:30PM.
Thank You: We would like to thank you all for the generous contributions to our Parish, especially the sponsors for the following projects:
- Good Friday Liturgy Books, Altar Cross, Children’s Party, Palm Sunday Candles
Decoration. May God bless you all with your families.
Maronite Catholic Women’s League: All the ladies, 16 years old and up, interested in joining St. Anthony’s Maronite Catholic Women’s League, please call Mrs. Barbara Gaspard at (519) 326-8461. Thank you. Click Here to signup
Our deepest sympathies to the Boutros Family for the loss of Joe Boutros who passed away in Leamington at the age of 50. The funeral Mass was held for the rest on his soul on Friday, April 3rd, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
First Communion Celebration at the Lebanese Club: For the First Communion Celebration, the Lebanese Club will have the following menu: Pasta, Salad, Chicken, Potatoes, Rolls, Butter & Coffee. $ 13.00/person. 0 – 4 years/Free. 5 – 12 Years ½ price. For more information call the Lebanese Club at (519) 326-3883.
Praying with Women of Scripture: This is an invitation to explore women’s stories from the Scripture to discover how they may relate to our own lives at Holy Family Retreat House, 121 Victoria St. R. R. 1, Harrow, ON, Friday, May 1st, 2009 at 7:30PM to Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 at 1:00PM. Cost $ 140.00 per person (2 nights accommodation, 5 meals and materials). To register: call Andrea at (519) 738-6163.
Congratulations to Myla & Matthew Crawford who received the Sacrament of Baptism on Saturday, April 4th, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God bless them both with their families.
Knights of Columbus News
- The Ontario K of C Bursary Program 2009: Then $500.00 bursary will be awarded to a member in good standing, son or daughter of a member in good standing. Submission date is April 10, 2009. Rules, conditions and applications can be picked up at the Church office, or downloaded from the website: http://www.osc-koc.com/forms/bursary