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Fifth Sunday of the Pentecost Season.
June 28th, 2009
الأحد الخامس من زمن العنصرة
28 حزيران سنة 2009
Gospel: Matthew 10: 1 – 7 Readings: Philippians 3: 7 – 14
This Sunday the Gospel focuses on sending the apostles on their mission. They journeyed from Zion, the mother of all churches, flying high like eagles. They preached in the whole world and brought many to repentance. They also baptized many people in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Since the day Paul saw the Lord on the way to Damascus to persecute Christians, his heart was filled with faith in Jesus. Paul left everything and followed Christ and defended his Church. Jesus sent his disciples to preach.
He gave them the grace to work according to the Father’s will. He warned them about what lays ahead for them. He gave them the power to heal the souls and the bodies through the Holy Spirit.
Collection Collection Total: $ 2,439.29 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 St. John’s Anglican Church
Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Sunday, June 27th, 2009
Fifth Sunday after the Pentecost
الأحد الخامس من زمن العنصرة9:30AM: Antonios Kaysar Yacoub (Tamine Yacoub)
11:00AM: Boula Jabbour & Wife Theresa (Family)
12:30PM: Baptism: Sophia Isabel Sarkis
Monday, June 29th, 2009
St. Peter & St. Paul’s Feast8:30AM: Sarkis Boula Boutros & Brothers Elias & Joseph (Boula & Alice Boutros)
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
8:30AM: Theresa Nehmetallah (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Raffoul)
9:00AM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
7:30AM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
8:30AM: Antonios Youssef (Mr. & Mrs. Louie T. Raffoul)
10:00PM: Fireworks at the Marina, Leamington.
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day8:30AM: Special Intention (Samira Chamoun)
9:00AM: Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour.
10:00AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
10:30AM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
10:45AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
12:00PM: Blessing & Conclusion of the Day.
Friday, July 3rd, 2009
8:30AM: Susanne Andary (Sarah Mihon)
Sunday, July 5th, 2009
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
الأحد السادس من زمن العنصرة9:30AM: Hanna Sarkis & Wife & Deceased Children & Sister Foutine (Family)11:00AM: Tony Badaoui (Family)
12:30PM: Baptism: Maya Olivia Miecz
This Weeks News & Events
Masses: Starting tomorrow, Monday, June 29th, the Masses will be celebrated at 8:30AM during the week. All are welcome to attend.
The Year of the Priests: His All Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has declared the Year of the Priests from June 29th, 2009 to June 27th, 2010.
Canada Day: The office will be closed on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 for Canada Day. Have a safe and happy Holiday.
Bingo: July 1st, 2009 @ 12:00PM.
Congratulations to Gaspare Graziano & Krystal Taouil who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony on Saturday, June 20th, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God bless them both as they start their journey together.
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.
- Our council’s Cardinal Carter Student Bursary Committee (Bro. Joe Raffoul Chairman) has selected this year’s winner. The competition was tough and it was hard to choose just one winner. Please join me in congratulating Miss Mariam Hermiz, for willing this year’s $ 250.00 Bursary. Congratulations and best wishes to your worthy challengers. We wish everyone in the community a great and safe summer.
Our deepest sympathies to the Krndija and Jacobs Families for the loss of Betty Jacobs Krndija who passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the age of 33. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Charbel’s Parish, Oldcastle on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives.
Sts. Peter and Paul, June 29th
There is sound evidence that both Sts. Peter and Paul preached in the city of Rome and were martyred there under the Emperor Nero about the year 64. Simon, a fisherman on the sea of Galilee, was one of the first whom Jesus called to follow him.
A natural spokesman for the other disciples, Peter called Jesus, “The Christ, the Son the Living God.” Peter began to preach about Jesus Christ to the crowds in Jerusalem and Samaria and later made his way to Rome where he died. Tradition says he died crucified head down, since he considered himself unworthy to die as his Lord had done.
Saul of Tarsus was a zealous Jew, a Pharisee who after dramatic conversion on the way to the city of Damascus, became a fervent apostle of Jesus. After a three-year period in Arabia, where he assimilated his new faith, Paul journeyed to the cities of Damascus, Jerusalem and Antioch.
Because of his activity he suffered constant harassment from his enemies, enduring shipwreck, imprisonment, and beatings. He was greatly loved by those Christians to whom he ministered: Corinthians, Ephesians, Galatians, and Romans.
To them St. Paul wrote his powerful letters of consolation and instruction which the Church still reads today as inspired by God himself. After imprisonment in Rome, he was beheaded along the Ostian Way where his burial place is still venerated.
O Canada
O Canada! Our home and native land!
True Patriot love in all they sons commend.
With glowing heart we see thee rise, the true north strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
Heavenly Father
Teacher of harmony and peace, keep all of us true to your name and help us to live as one.