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Easter Sunday, April 12th, 2009
أحد الفصح
Gospel: Matthew 28: 1 – 10 Readings: 1 Corinthians 15: 12 – 26
The Resurrection of Jesus is an incident which concludes all the events of our salvation and the liturgical year. The Resurrection is the feast of all feasts. Every liturgical celebration is completed by the presence of Jesus the Risen Lord.
The Christian unity won’t come true unless we live in meekness and forget ourselves and serve others following Jesus’ example, who took a human body, even though he is the image of the Father. He suffered on the Cross and was risen to be glorified by the universe.
The Resurrection is backed up by very significant evidences: the empty open tomb, the angel saying “The Lord is not here! He is risen,” the disciples who carried the perfume, the appearances of Jesus to his Mother and Mary Magdalene and the other disciples.
Jesus is the new Adam. The salvation of the humanity depends on Him. Our hope, faith and resurrection all depend on Him. We ask the Lord to help us to live the Resurrection in peace, love and justice.
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Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Sunday, April 12th, 2009
أحد الفصح
Easter Sunday12:00Mid: For the Intentions of all Parishioners.
11:00AM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners.
1:00PM: Baptism: Jad Charbel Tannous.
Monday, April13th, 2009
Easter Monday
تهنئة العذراء11:00AM: Denise Jacobs (Mr. & Mrs. Mike Malkoun)
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: Jamie Sarkis (Jeanette Sarkis & Family)
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Antonio Murracas & Ascensao Ferreira (Maria Ferreira)
Thursday, April 16th, 2009
8:30AM: Hanna Sarkis & Wife & Deceased children & Sister Foutine (Sadie Jabbour)
9:00AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
Friday, April 17th, 2009
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: Boutros Yacoub Boutros (Annie Boutros & Family)
Sunday, April 19th, 2009
First Sunday After The Resurrection, New Sunday
Divine Mercy Feast
الأحد الجديد. عيد الرحمة الإلهية9:30AM: Nouhad Nassa (Family)
11:00AM: Tom Badaoa (Mary Badaoa)
Christ is Risen, He is Risen indeed!
This Weeks News & Events
I would like to extend my warmest wishes for the Easter Season. Jesus’ Resurrection is a sign that we also live forever.
Today we commemorate the most important turning point in the history of mankind. We honor the fulfillment of the “Blessed Hope” of every living being.
At that moment, when the fullness of time had arrived, all the faithful believers of the past, present, and future, received the free gift of salvation through the grace of God.
Happy Easter to each and every one of you. God bless you.
Fr. Elie Zouein, P. P.
We would like to welcome all the visitors who came to spend the holidays with their families. God bless you all.
Thank you: Our most sincere thanks to all the volunteers who helped selflessly in any way possible to make this season a holy one: Decorations, Good Friday Roses, Easter Lilies, Easter Children’s Party and Play and all other help or contribution. Thank you al and may God bless you and keep you safe with your families.
Easter Monday: The Office will be closed on Easter Monday, April 13th, 2009. Have a safe and happy holiday.Palm Sunday Pictures: If you have any pictures from the Palm Sunday Masses, please email them to us so we can post them on our Parish Website: fatherelie@priest.com or stantonios@hotmail.com . Thank you.
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.
Masses in Memory: We received the Masses and donations in memory of Joe Boutros. We thank you all for your generosity. 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.
Congratulations to James Baldwin who was welcomed into the Catholic Church by receiving the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation at St. Anthony’s Parish on Saturday, April 11th, 2009. May God bless him and keep him safe.
We also would like to congratulate Jad Charbel Tannous who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation at St. Anthony’s Parish today, April 12th, 2009. May God bless him with his family.
Knights of Columbus News
- The Ontario K of C Bursary Program 2009: Our Council is offering its Annual Bursary to students of Cardinal Carter Secondary School. Applications and requirements can be picked up at C. C. Student Services until the end of April. All eligible graduating students are encouraged to apply. Please remember that the Knights of Columbus Ontario State Bursary applications are available at St. Anthony’s Church.
- General Meeting: April 21st, 2009 at 7PM. Please keep that time available to attend. Lots to discuss.
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, soul and spirit.
Amen.