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Fifth Sunday of the Easter Season, Mother’s Day.
May 10th, 2009
الأحد الخامس من زمن القيامة، عيد الأمّ.
10 أيار سنة 2009
Gospel: John 21: 15 – 19 Readings: Ephesians 2: 1 – 10
Peter denied Jesus, his Teacher, three times in the past, and three times today he declared his love for him. Jesus chose him as the shepherd of his Church verifying that love is the foundation of the Church. This love won’t be complete unless it is united with the sacrifice of one’s self to the point of martyrdom.
In John’s Gospel, Jesus said to the disciples on the way to Emmaus, “What do you want?” Jesus said his last words: “Follow me.”
Peter’s three times declaration of his love for Jesus today, when he appeared after his resurrection on the shores of the Sea of Tiberias, the morning of the miraculous fishing, erased Peter’s denial of Jesus.
It also enabled him to lead the Church, which represents Jesus’ authority. Peter has to sacrifice himself for the Lord’s Church, the same way Jesus died for the salvation of his people.
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Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Sunday, May 10th, 2009
Fifth Sunday of the Easter Season, Mother’s Day
الأحد الخامس من زمن القيامة، عيد الأمّ.9:30AM: For the Intention of all Mothers.
11:00AM: For the Intention of all Mothers.
Monday, May 11th, 2009
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
6:00PM: Special Intention (Donated)
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
6:00PM: Elias & Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid)
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Sarkis Boula Boutros & Brothers Joseph & Elias (Boula & Alice Boutros)
Thursday, May 14th, 2009
8:30AM: Maunel Carveho (Maria Ferreira)
9:00AM: Rosary & Litany.
Friday, May 15th, 2009
5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
6:00PM: Antonios Youssef Elbaresh & Daughter Cathy (Marie Youssef)
Saturday, May 16th, 2009
1:30PM: Fady Feghali & Amy Peters.
Sunday, May 17th, 2009
Sixth Sunday of the Easter Season
الأحد االسادس من القيامة.9:30AM: Youssef Tannous Youssef & Wife Rosa & Deceased Children & Daughter-in-law Milani (Max Abraham)
11:00AM: Joe Boutros (40 Day Mem. Mass) (Family)
1:00PM: Baptism: Theresa Yazmon Alwan.
This Weeks News & Events
Mother’s Day: We would like to wish all the mothers a very happy Mother’s Day. May God bless you all.
Thank you: Once again, we would like to thank all the volunteers who helped in any way during the First Communion Celebration. May God bless you all with your families.
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: Thursday, May 21st, 2009 at 12 & 6 PM.
Second Banns between:
Tady Laba & Alice Saad.
Third Banns between:
Fady Feghali & Amy Peters.
Knights of Columbus News:
- Annual Charity Raffle: Our Annual Charity Ticket Sale is scheduled 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.
Congratulations to Nicholas Franky Kantarjian who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation at St. Anthony’s Parish on Sunday, May 3rd, 2009. May God bless him with his family.
St. Peter’s Parish presents Ajmal Layali El Zajal Party featuring Fayez Al Moghrabi & Samir Abdel Nour, on Saturday, May 16th, 2009 at 8:30PM at St. Peter’s Church Hall, 166 Tecumseh Rd. West, Windsor, followed by a party with DJ. Tickets: $ 50/Adult and $ 25/Children 12 and under. For reservations: (519) 992-3334. You may also call Mr. Antonios Raheb at (519) 326-5896 for tickets.
Our deepest sympathies to the family and relatives of Badwiyi Hanna Jraige who passed away in Venezuela at the age of 76. The Memorial Mass is held today for the rest of her soul at St. Peter’s Parish, Windsor. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family.
Mother’s Day History
Origin of Mother’s Day goes back to the era of ancient Greek and Romans. But the roots of Mother’s Day history can be traced in the UK where a Mothering Sunday was celebrated much before the festival saw the light of the day in US.
However, the celebration of the festival as it is seen today is a recent phenomenon and not even a hundred years old. Thanks to the hard work of the pioneering women of their times, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis that the day come into existence.
Today the festival of Mother’s Day is celebrated across 46 countries (though on different dates) and is hugely popular affair.
Millions of people across the globe take the day as an opportunity to honour their mothers, thank them for their efforts in giving them life, raising them and being their constant support and well wisher.
Mother’s Day Poem
Another Mother’s Day is here, bringing joy and pleasures new, on this special day, Mother dear, I want to remember you.
I cannot give you costly gifts, and I’ve told you this before, no matter what I give to you, you give much back, much more.
I’m giving you a pure, sweet rose, gathered in the early morn, this rose you planted in my heart, the day I was born. In kindly, loving thoughts of you, and with the faith you still impart, the rose I give to you today, is the love that is in my heart.