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Pentecost Sunday
May 31st, 2009
أحد العنصرة.
31 أيار سنة 2009
Gospel: John 14: 15- 20 Readings: Acts of the Apostle 2: 1- 21
The Church celebrates today and the following three Sundays, the incident of the coming of the Spirit upon the apostles and the Church in the upper room as promised by Jesus and talked about by the prophets. The rush of a violent wind, the divided tongues of fire and the ability of the apostles to speak different languages is a sign of the power of the Holy Spirit who filled them and through them, the whole world.
Jesus promised during the Last Supper, to ask the Lord to send them the Spirit of truth to stay with them and in them, so they can feel the Spirit’s presence in us, to send peace among all nations especially in Lebanon.
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Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Templo Christiano de Leamington
Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Pentecost Sunday.
أحد العنصرة.9:30AM: Blessing of the Water. رتبة تبريك المياه
Rahim & Nehmé & Mansour & Maria Zoora (Motie Zoora)
11:00AM: Blessing of the Water. رتبة تبريك المياه
All Forgotten Souls (Mrs. Marie Oebid)
Monday, June 1st, 2009
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: George Obeid (20 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: Fr. Boutros Obeid & Deceased Family Members (Youssef Obeid)
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Paul Laba (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Zeiter)
Thursday, June 4th, 2009
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day.8:30AM: John Eid (Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Saba)
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, June 5th, 2009
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: Bakhos Jacobs (Mr. & Mrs. George Tawil)
Sunday, June 7th, 2009
Sunday of the Holy Trinity.
أحد الثالوث الأقدس.9:30AM: Theresa Nehmetallah (2 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Louis Thomas (Family)
This Weeks News & Events
Sacred Heart: June is the month consecrated for prayers to the Sacred Heart. All are welcome to attend.
To Avoid Accidents: Please use proper Exit and Entrance driveways. Thank you.
Bingo Session: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 at 12 & 6PM.
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
First Banns between:
Gaspare Graziano
&
Krystal Taouil
Second Banns between:
Danny Charbel Boutros
&
Shantel Younan
Our deepest sympathies to the family and relatives of Jacques Jabbour who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 54. The Memorial Mass for the rest of his soul was held at St. Anthony’s Parish on Monday, May 24th, 2009. May God rest his soul
Knights of Columbus News:
- Our Council conducted very successful elections last Tuesday, May 21st, 2009. All positions were filled by outstanding members. We all re-dedicated ourselves to a new beginning and commitment to make our council more effective and a more effective and a more uniting and helpful force in our community. The new council will be sworn in early fraternal year. More info to follow.
- Major Change: For the next few months, the council will have ONCE PER MONTH 30 minute Executive meeting, which will be followed IMMEDIATELY by a maximum 90 minute General meeting. Normally, the combined meeting will not exceed 2 hours. We hope this change will streamline our operations and encourage more member participation. The combined meetings will on the First Tuesday of every month, starting June 2nd, 2009 at 7PM.
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Spirit of Counsel, Spirit of Wisdom, Spirit of Understanding, Spirit of Strength, Spirit of Knowledge, Spirit of Piety & Spirit of the Fear of God.
Pentecost Sunday
The Church celebrates Pentecost as the day on which the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, gathered in an upper room with Mary, Mother of Jesus, “as a mighty, rushing wind”, fulfilling Jesus’ promise which he “breathed on them”, as recorded in John’s Gospel. This event, which marks the beginning of the Church, is recorded in the book of Acts of the Apostles.
The liturgical color for Pentecost is red, a reminder of the flames that “rested on them.” Another symbol for the Holy Spirit is the dove, usually emitting golden rays of light. On that day, the apostles were given the miraculous “Gifts of tongues” so that everyone from every country understood the Christians inspired message of salvation as if they were hearing it in their own languages.
Thousands were converted by the preaching of Peter and the other apostles. The Solemnity of Pentecost ends the Easter Season. For centuries, the Sundays of the Catholic Church year between Pentecost and Advent were numbered as “after Pentecost”.
Since the Second Vatican Council, this period is called “Ordinary Time”. Three solemnities are celebrated in the weeks immediately following Pentecost: Trinity Sunday, Corpus Christi (the Boyd and Blood of Christ) and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit by St. Augustine
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.