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Tenth Sunday of the Pentecost Season.
August 2nd, 2009
St. Anne’s Feast.
الأحد العاشر من زمن العنصرة
2 آب سنة 2009
Gospel: Matthew 12: 22 – 32 Readings: 1 Corinthians 12: 1 – 11
The healing of the blind and mute is an ordinary occasion that created a wide controversy. Matthew takes us to the miracle in one verse. The text is a meeting with Jesus, followed by a small conversation and a long argument between Jesus and the Pharisees. The basic healing changed the life of the sick, astonished the crowd, created questions and caused us to learn about God.
The deeds give the words their value. People are asking about Jesus’ identity; this is very valuable in itself. It led to questions about the one who performed it.
Everyone understands that the salvation is near. They started to doubt that Jesus is the one they have been waiting for. To be satisfied with the miracles and ignoring Jesus and his identity is dangerous to the faithful. The miracle is only a way to reach the Saviour.
Collection Collection Total: $ 3,854.26 Land Purchase: Our Goal: $ 105,000.00 Total
Received: $ 1,470.50$ 9,270.50: Total Received (After 3 loan payments)
Fridge and Chairs donation: Our Goal: $ 2,500.00 Total Received: $ 1,200.00Stove: $ 563.87 Balance: $ -18.14 (After Paying for the stove and fridge)
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 Iglesia La Buena Semilla
Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
الأحد العاشر من زمن العنصرة9:30AM: For the Benefactors of St. Anthony’s Parish.
11:00AM: Betty Krndija (40 Day Mem. Mass) (Family)
Monday, August 3rd, 2009
8:00AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
8:30AM: Youssef Nehmetallah & Wife Dalal & Daughter Haifa
(Nehmetallah Nehmetallah & Family)
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
8:00AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
8:30AM: All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
7:30AM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
8:30AM: John Eid (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Jouraij)
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Transfiguration of the Lord
عيد تجلّي الربّ8:30AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel
Friday, August 7th, 2009
8:30AM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
الأحد العاشر من زمن العنصرة9:30AM: Boula Mikhail (10 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Yvette Tannous (2 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
1:00PM: Baptism: Nathan Andrew Nehmetallah
This Weeks News & Events
Fr. Elie will be away on August 6 & 7, 2009 to participate in the Military Leadership summit in London, Ontario. No Masses will be celebrated on those two days. Everyone is welcome to come for prayers.
Civic Holiday: The office will be closed on Monday, August 3rd for the Civic Holiday and will reopen on Tuesday at 8:00AM. Have a safe and happy holiday.
We received the Masses and Donations in Memory of Betty Krndija & Betty Semaan. Thank you all for your generosity. May God rest their souls in peace and grant consolation for their families and relatives.
Jeita Grotto made it to the finals of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders: Lebanon’s Jeita Grotto has been selected as one of 28 finalists in a worldwide campaign to choose the “New 7 Wonders of Nature,” organizers said.Jeita was chosen from 77 nominees by a panel of experts who assessed 261 international landmarks picked by the public.
Jeita Grotto, often referred to as the “Pearl of Nature in Lebanon,” comprises two crystallized limestone caves and an underground river.
New 7 Wonders: Please vote for Jeita Grotto, which current rank is 6. To cast your vote, please go to:
www.new7wondersClick Here to cast Your Vote For Jeita
Children Choir Practice:
Tuesday from 5 to 6PM.Bingo:
Thursday, August 6th, 2009 @ 12:00 & 6:00 PM.Our Lady of Lebanon Festival: Come celebrate the Assumption’s Feast on August 14th, 15th & 16th, 2009 at 7:00PM. Mass Schedule at our Lady of Lebanon Shrine: Friday, August 14 @ 7PM, Saturday, August 15 @ 7PM, Sunday, August 16 @ 12Noon and 6PM. Don’t forget to bring your folding chairs. Join us for a candlelight procession, Saturday, August 15th, at 9:30PM. Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine, Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. # 77 North, Leamington, Ontario. Ladies Auxiliary at Our Lady of Lebanon (519) 326-8291, Leamington Lebanese Club (519) 326-3883. All are welcome.
Our deepest sympathies to the Family and relatives of Saade Nasr who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 80. The Memorial Mass was held at St. Anthony’s Parish on Sunday, July 26th, 2009.
Congratulations to Jorja Marie Obeid who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation at St. Anthony’s Parish on July 30th, 2009. May God bless her with her family.
Congratulations to James Baldwin and Danielle Elters who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony on Saturday, August 1st, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life together.
The Transfiguration of the Lord, August 6th
The divinity of Christ was made manifest to Sts. Peter, James and John when Jesus appeared before them on Mount Tabor and his face and clothing shone radiantly.
His appearance before the apostles was a confirmation to them of his relation to the Church and his role as the Son of God. A feast in honour of the Transfiguration has been celebrated in the Christian churches of the East since the fifth century.
In the Middle Ages, as interest grew in the Holy Land and the various sites connected with the life of Jesus, this feast was established in the Western Roman Empire.
Lord Jesus, through your Transfiguration on the mount, strengthen our hearts. Enlightened by your grace, may we share in the brightness of your glory.