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Sunday of the Visitation to Elizabeth. November 29th, 2009 أحد زيارة العذراء إلى نسيبتها أليصابات 29 تشرين الثاني سنة 2009

Gospel: Luke 1: 39 – 45 Readings: Ephesians 1: 1 – 14

During this season of announcements, Mary’s visit comes as continuity to the announcement of the angel to her and a confirmation for Elizabeth on her son’s role. The baby started moving in his mother’s womb by the power of the Holy Spirit to let his mother unveil Mary’s baby secret. The promises of the Old Covenant won’t only belong to the people of Israel but to all those who will accept the announcement of Jesus. The meeting between Mary and Elizabeth is different from any other meeting. It is a meeting of glory and thanksgiving to God who gave the barren one the grace of carrying the announcer of the New Covenant and to the Virgin to become the Mother of the Founder of the New Testament. Elizabeth did not choose the words to greet Mary just to be gracious or hospitable. It is a true faithful cry of a person surprised by the divine presence, “Blessed is the fruit of your womb?” Elizabeth felt what was only felt by Mar. She declared her faith in the incarnation of the word even before he was born. She saw in Mary not only a relative but the Mother of the Lord, “The Mother of my Lord comes to me.” She congratulated Mary on her belief in the announcement that she accepted

Collection Last week’s Collection: $ 2,213.41 Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00 Land Purchase: Our Goal: $ 105,000.00 Total Received: $ 17,365.50 $ 0.00: Total Received (After 4th loan payment) 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 Calvary Baptist Church

Masses & Celebrations During The Week:

Sunday, November 29th, 2009 Sunday of the Visitation to Elizabeth أحد زيارة العذراء إلى أليصابات   9:30AM: Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche  (Jawad Jraiche & Family) 11:00AM: Wajih Elias & Grandson Wajih (Family)       Monday, November 30th, 2009 9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries) 5:45PM: Faithfully Departed Prayers. 6:00PM: Youssef Aziz & Wife Badiha & Deceased Family Members (Family)     Tuesday, December 1st, 2009    5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.   6:00PM: Sarkis Iskandar Boutros (Family)     Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009   5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary. 6:00PM: Youssef Habib Saad & Wife Zarife & Son Habib                 (Nehmetallah Nehmetallah & Family)     Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day.     8:30AM: John Eid (Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis Gaspard)   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, December 6th, 2009   6:00PM: Boutros Yacoub Boutros (Annie Boutros & Family)     Sunday, November 28th, 2009 Sunday of the Visitation to Elizabeth. أحد زيارة العذراء إلى أليصابات     9:30AM: Youssef Gebrael & Wife Sarah & Deceased Children (Family) 11:00AM: Theresa Nehmetallah (Family)

This Weeks News &  Events

Loan Payment:  The fourth payment of the loan ($ 15,400) has been paid to the Catholic Missions in Canada. Thank you all for your generous support. May God bless you with your families. Christmas Play: Please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance if you are interested in participating in this year’s Christmas play. We will call you for date and time of practice. List Update: We are updating our Parish List. Please let us know if your address has changed. Thank you. We received the Masses & Donations in memory of Emily Peters. Thank you for your generosity. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives. Our deepest sympathies to the family and relatives of Tom Raffoul who passed away in Leamington at the age of 80. The Funeral Mass for the rest of his soul took place on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives. 2009 New Year’s Eve Banquet:  The Lebanese Centre of Bashir Gemayel presents: 2010 New Year’s Eve Banquet, on December 31st, 2009. Live Lebanese Entertainment by Salim Barakat, plus English DJ. The event will take place at the Ciociaro Club, Salon A, 3745 North Talbot Rd., Windsor. Doors open at 6:00PM. Dinner served at 7:30PM Sharp! Tickets are $ 100.00 per person. Cash Bar, Midnight Buffet & Champagne, Party Favours, Balloon Drop. For tickets please call (519) 966-0999 or (519)819-4582. Bingo:  Tuesday, December 1st, 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. The Science Department at Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School is holding a Pasta Dinner/Silent Auction Fundraiser on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at the Leamington Roma Club, from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. Funds raised will be used to purchase educational technology. Ticket prices are $ 15.00 for adults (2 meatballs, pasta, salad, bun, coffee/tea); $ 8.00 for children 10 and under (1 meatball, pasta, salad, bun); children 3 and under are free. To purchase tickets, please contact the school at  (519)322-2804. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. St. Andrew, (First Century, Apostle) November 30 St. Andrew came from Bethsaida, a town in Galilee on the lake of Genesareth. He became a disciple of St. John the Baptist, who sent him to see Jesus. After visiting the lord, Andrew called him brother, Simon Peter, to come and meet the Messiah. Later, as Jesus was walking along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Peter and Andrew casting their nets into the sea. Jesus said, “Follow me and I will make fishers of men.” Andrew accompanied Jesus throughout his public ministry, and his name appears in the story of the feeding of five thousand in the desert. After the death of Christ, he laboured as a missionary in Scythia, Greece, and Turkey and established the Church in Constantinople. He was crucified on an X-Shaped cross at Patras, Acaia. St. Andrew is the patron Saint of Russia and Scotland. “A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.”                              Saint Basil.