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Sunday of the Blind Man
أحد الأعمى
March 29th, 2009
Gospel: Mark 10: 46 – 52 Readings: 2 Corinthians 10: 1 – 7
Healing the blind man is one of the signs of the close coming of the kingdom according to Isaiah. Jesus reminded them of that in the synagogue in Nazareth, and when he sent the answer to John the Baptist with the disciples.
This miracle is very significant in Mark’s Gospel because it comes after the sons of Zebedee, who couldn’t see the Messiah, ask for a special place for themselves in heaven.
On the way to Jerusalem, everyone recognizes this blindness towards Jesus’ secret. They sternly ordered the blind man to be quiet, fearing that his cry would stop or delay their arrival in Jerusalem.
Jesus stopped and called him in the same way he calls everyone to walk with him on the path of salvation. Jesus asks them constantly: “What do you want me to do for you?”
For this reason Jesus tried many times to deliver them from the temptation of victory and authority that controlled their senses. He guided them to enter in the sacrament of salvation. Jesus invites us to walk with him.
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Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Sunday, 29th, 2009
أحد الأعمى
Sunday of the Blind Man9:30AM: Hasna Raffoul (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Boula Tannous (3 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Monday, March 30th, 2009
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
6:00PM: Youssef Nohra & Wife Shamma & Deceased Family Members (Family)
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
6:00PM: Tony Badaoui (Family)
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Hanne Isaac (Donated)
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
6:00PM: John Eid (Mr. & Mrs. Max Saad)
Friday, April 3rd , 2009
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: Mansour Youssef & Wife & Deceased Family Members (Charbel & Warde Youssef)
6:30PM: Stations of the Cross.
Saturday, April 4th, 2009
1:00PM: Baptism: Mayla & Matthew Crawford.
Sunday, April 5th, 2009
Palm Sunday
أحد الشعانين9:00AM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners.
11:00AM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners.
This Weeks News & Events
Holy Week & Easter Season Volunteers: All those interested in reading or helping during the Easter Season, please sign up your names on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance. Thank you.
Palm Sunday Candles available at the Church. You can pick them up at the office. Thank you.
Altar Cross: Thank you for the generous donations towards the Altar Cross refinishing. May God bless 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.
Holy Thursday: This year, for the Holy Thursday Washing of the feet, we would like to have 12 adults as the disciples. If you are interested, please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
Corpus Christi: Corpus Christi Council 11891 announces “Choose Life”. A presentation and panel discussion on “Euthanasia Prevention”, on Saturday April 4th, 2009 at 1:00PM at Knights of Columbus Hall, 20 Dupuis St., Tilbury, ON. No Admission Charge. Free will offering.
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.
Do not be afraid and alone any longer: We can help. Call 1-800-355-1110 for a weekend retreat for women whose hearts have been broken by abortion: April 24 – 26, 2009. Private and Confidential.
Cardinal Carter News: On Thursday, April 2, 2009, grade 10 students across Ontario will be writing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Unless your child has been deferred or exempted, they are expected to report to school on this day to write this test. Successful completion of this test is a graduation requirement. All students who will be writing the test are to report in full uniform and please not that no electronic devices are allowed during the test.
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/bursaryPrayer for Lent
Look upon me and hear my prayer during this holy season of Lent. By the good works you inspire, help me to discipline my body and to be renewed in spirit. May my acts of penance bring me forgiveness, open my heart to your love, and prepare me for the coming feast of the Resurrection of Jesus. Amen.