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Sunday of the Announcement to Mary
November 22nd, 2009أحد بشارة العذراء، عيد استقلال لبنان
22 تشرين الثاني سنة 2009
Gospel: Luke 1: 26 – 28 Readings: Galatians 3: 15 – 22
St. Luke presents to us in today’s Gospel an exquisite scene, which shows God’s message to Mary through the Angel Gabriel. The Virgin was at her house in Nazareth when the angel announced the news about her bearing the divine child in this unknown city which nothing good comes out of. The first word said by the angel Gabriel “Khairé” represents the peaceful greeting of the Greek. It can also be translated to “Rejoice”.
Mary is invited to rejoice with Jerusalem because the Lord is with her; we are not facing a greeting but we are before a call to rejoice in the Christian visit promised by God since the beginning of days.
Mary was perplexed because she understood that these words held a hidden meaning that she was about understand. We know that the divine visions are always accompanied by confusion.
The Virgin exclaimed about the feasibility of God’s promise. The angel explained to her that she will have a Son who will be the Messiah.
Collection Last week’s Collection: $ 4,040.91
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
Land Purchase: Our Goal: $ 105,000.00 Total Received: $ 16,975.50
$ 11,375.50: Total Received (After 3 loan payments)
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. Anthony’s Maronite Parish
Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
Sunday of the Announcement to Mary
The Independence of Lebanonأحد بشارة العذراء، عيد استقلال لبنان
9:30AM: Claude Obeid (13 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Elias Daher (Mem. Mass) (Family)
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Antonio Murracas & Donna Lizette (Isabelle Barbosa)
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: Boutros Yacoub Boutros (Annie Boutros & Family)
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
4:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Youssef Assaad Eid & Wife Najiyi & Deceased Family Members (Assaad Eid & Family)
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
8:30AM: Cathy Jacobs (Mr. & Mrs. Nick Skaf)
9:00AM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Feast of the Miraculous Medal
عيد الأيقونة العجائبية5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers.
6:00PM: All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
Sunday, November 28th, 2009
Sunday of the Visitation to Elizabeth
أحد زيارة العذراء إلى أليصابات9:30AM: Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Jawad Jraiche & Family)
11:00AM: Wajih Elias & Grandson Wajih (Family)
This Weeks News & Events
Beatification of Mother Mary Alphonsine: Today, Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 10:30AM Jerusalem Time, Sister Soultaneh Maria Ghattas, founder of the Sisters of the Holy Rosary of Jerusalem, will be beatified in Nazareth, Israel. Born in Jerusalem in 1843, she founded the first and still the only Palestinian Women’s Religious Congregation.
She was given the name Marie Alphonsine when she entered the religious life. She was deeply devoted to Mother Mary and promoted devotional prayers to her, particularly the Rosary. Visit www.rosary-cong.com and view Mother Mary Alphonsine’s Miracles.
Our deepest sympathies to the family and relatives of Elias Daher who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 82. The Memorial Mass for the rest of his soul will take place today, Sunday November 22nd, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
Bingo: Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 12 PM.
Knights of Columbus News:
- Please remember that all members are covered by a $ 1,000 accidental death insurance policy, at NO cost. The K of C have many other benefits to its members and families, in addition to the friendship and fun that we have together.
Lebanon Independence Day, November 22nd
On November 22nd, Lebanon celebrates its independence, which took place on November 22nd, 1943 from League of Nations mandate under French administration.
Lebanon (10,452 Sq. Km) is a Middle Eastern Country, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Israel & Syria. Beirut is the Capital of Lebanon. Our current President of the Republic is General Michel Sleiman. Lebanon is famous for its tourist area. Its climate makes skiing, swimming and other activities very enjoyable.
The Miraculous Medal, November 27th
Saint Catherine Labouré, of the Daughters of Charity, received visions of the Blessed Mother which were to result in the introduction of the Miraculous Medal.
During the vision that took place on July 18, 1830, in the chapel of the motherhouse near Paris, France, the Blessed Mother sat on the director’s chair near the altar.
After confiding certain matters to Saint Catherine, she said, “Come to the foot of the altar, there graces will be shed upon all, great and little, who as for them.”
During the vision that occurred on November 28, 1830, the Blessed Mother stood with her hands outstretched, brilliant rays of light coming from rings on her fingers. Some rings gave off no rays, representing graces for which souls forget to ask.
Our Lady’s feet were crushing the head of the serpent. An oval framed the Blessed Mother, showing these words in letters of gold: “O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”
Miraculous Medal Prayer
O Virgin Mother of God, Mary Immaculate, we dedicate and consecrate ourselves to you under the title of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
May this Medal be for each one of us a sure sign of your affection for us and a constant reminder of our duties toward You. Ever while wearing it, may we be blessed by your loving protection and preserved in the grace of your Son.
O most Powerful Virgin, Mother of our Saviour, keep us close to you every moment of our lives. Amen.