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Third Sunday of the Easter Season
الأحد الثالث من زمن القيامة
Gospel: Luke 24: 13 – 35 Readings: 2 Timothy 2: 8 – 13
On the third Sunday of the Easter joyful season of salvation, we remember the disciples of Emmaus who left Jerusalem with broken hearts. They returned to Jerusalem after meeting the Lord. They recognized him when he broke the bread of life.
St. Paul encourages his disciple Timothy to be patient when faced with obstacles. The Resurrection is a long journey which ends with Jesus who gathers all his people who are faithful to him.
Jesus took the initiative and walked with the two disciples from Emmaus who were confused and in doubt. Jesus did not fear the danger around his followers because he gives peace to all those who meet him in an atmosphere of peace and joy.
Jesus explained to them the Holy Scriptures. He took the bread, blessed and broke it and gave it to them celebrating the Holy Mass. Jesus, the Risen Lord is present with us in the Bread of Life and the Word and salvation, so we preach and carry the joy of salvation to the world.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Calvary Baptist Church
Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Sunday, April 26th, 2009
Third Sunday of the Easter Season.
الأحد الثالث من زمن القيامة9:30AM: Assad Haifa (2 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Jamil Youssef Hanna Sarkis (40 Day Mem. Mass) (Family)
Monday, April 27th, 2009
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: Antonios Sarkis Obeid & Wife Alia & Deceased Children
(Sarkis Obeid & Family)
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Elias & Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid)
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Bakhos Jacobs (Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis Kantarjian)
Thursday, April 30th, 2009
8:30AM: Alec Mouawad (Mrs. Josephine Georges)
9:00AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
Friday, May 1st, 2009
Opening of the Month of May. افتتاح شهر أيار
5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
6:00PM: Tony George (Mr. & Mrs. Sleiman Sleiman)
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
3:00PM: First Communion Celebration
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
Fourth Sunday of the Easter Season.
الأحد الرابع من زمن القيامة9:30AM: Boula Obeid (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Anthony Semaan (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
1:00PM: Baptism: Nicholas Kantarjian.
This Weeks News & Events
Month of May: The Month of May is consecrated for prayers to Mother Mary. We will pray Mother Mary’s Rosary & Litany, every evening at 5:30PM. All are welcome.
First Communion Group Will meet today, Sunday, April 26th, from 4 - 5:00PM to learn how to make the Rosary.
First Communion: The Sacrament of Reconciliation will take place on Thursday, April 30th, 2009, 4:30PM to 6:30PM. All First Communion Children are asked to attend.
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.
Bingo Session: Monday, April 27th, 2009 at 12:00PM.
Congratulations to Tania Maroun Tannous who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation on Sunday, April 19th, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God bless her with her family.
First Banns between:
Fady Feghali & Amy Peters.
Mother’s Day Gala: Jeanne Eid, Wedding and Event Planner, presents Mother’s Day Gala, Saturday, May 9th, 2009 at Giovanni Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave., Windsor, Ontario. Entertainment by: The Fabulous Soulshakers. Doors open at 6PM. Dinner served at 7PM. Dinner served at 7PM. Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres and wine. Tickets: $ 75.00, Corporate Table: $ 70.00. Door Prizes, Silent Auction. Proceeds of the event for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, supporting Pink Tomatoes Team. Ticket Selling fast. Call (519) 966-3846 or (519) 326-6434. Many thanks to the local businesses who have helped to make everything happen. Come help our cause.
Knights of Columbus News:
- Annual Charity Raffle: Our Annual Charity Ticket Sale is scheduled for Sunday May 3rd and Sunday May 10th, 2009 at our Church. This year the Knights of Columbus in Ontario are raising funds for the Arthritis Society. Prizes totaling over $ 400.000, including 7 cars, vacations, cruises and more. Please help us help the Arthritis Society. $2.00 per ticket, 6 tickets for $ 10.00.
- Next Meeting: Our next meeting is scheduled for May 5th, 2009 at 7PM. We need ALL the Executive Members to be at the meeting. We will be preparing for our next election which will be held in early June. We are looking for new members to join the Executives, to get fresh, new ideas and revitalize our council. Nominees are welcome.
St. Joseph the Worker, May 1st
On May 1st, 1955, Pope Pius XII addressed the Catholic Association of Italian Workers and declared that this day would be known as the feast day of St. Joseph the Worker.
In the Communist bloc, May 1st is celebrated as May Day, which glorifies the relationship between the worker and the socialist state.
It is obvious that the Church was very concerned with this, and wanted to demonstrate to its faithful that it was equally concerned about the plight of the working man and woman. Joseph, a carpenter, taught his trade to his son, Jesus, and provided for his family.
It is especially important to remember this human element when contemplating the lives of both St. Joseph and the Holy Family.
Lord God, maker of all things, you give us skill of mind and body to labour and serve in this world. May we follow the way of St. Joseph who worked with Christ at his side, and may all we do be a sign of your greatness and power.
The Eucharist
“If in our time Christians must be distinguished above all by the ‘Art of Prayer’, how can we feed a renewed need to spend time in spiritual converse, in silent adoration, in heartfelt love of before Christ present in the Most Holy Sacrament?
How often, dear brothers and sisters, have I experienced, and drawn from it strength, consolation and support! The Eucharist is a priceless treasure: by not only celebrating it but also by praying before it outside of Mass we are enabled to make contact with the very wellspring of grace.”
Pope John Paul II