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Sunday of the Man with Leprosy.
February 21st, 2010
أحد الأبرص.
21 شباط سنة 2010
Gospel: Mark 1: 35 – 45 Readings: Romans 6: 12 – 23
Jesus restored to health the man with leprosy with an act of grace. He became a new man, a clean person free from the punishment of sin that dominated his life in the past. We should reach out and touch the Lord’s merciful hand which took the hand of the leper. By doing so, we will rise from our falls and receive the graces of the Holy Spirit.
We will be completely cured when the sin leaves our dying body without destroying our lives. God and his servant Paul did not forbid us from innocently enjoying the goods and joys of life, instead they encourage us to learn how not to be selfish, instead they and how to stop the hatred. Jesus died, we ought to kill our obsession with sin and our wicked desires.
We can ignore that and live far away from God. St. Paul asks us to offer our bodies as living sacrifices to God.
We have a choice either righteousness and freedom and live as children of God, or sin, slavery and death. When we do evil, we will be covered with the leprosy of our evil doing and its consequences from weakness, illness to eternal suffering.
Let us all kneel before Jesus. He alone can heal us like he healed the man with leprosy physically and spiritually. He is capable of giving us, once again the innocence of the Baptism.
“If you choose you can make me clean.”
Collection Last week’s Collection: $ 1,491.55
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
Land Purchase: Our Goal: $ 105,000.00 Total Received: $ 20,000.00
$ 2,550.00: 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 St. Michael’s Parish Roman Catholic
Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Sunday, February 21st, 2010
Sunday of the Man with Leprosy
أحد الأبرص9:30AM: Rosa Gebrael (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Denise Jacobs (3 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: Assad Haifa (Family)
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
8:30AM: Semaan Sarkis (Mrs. Josephine Georges)
9:00AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Joe Boutros (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Jouraij)
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
8:30AM: All Forgotten Souls (Mr. Daoud Nohra)
9:00AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
Friday, February 26th, 2010
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: Wajih Nohra (Mr. & Mrs. Khairallah Kantati)
6:30PM: Stations of the Cross.
Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Sunday of the Hemorrhaging Woman
أحد المنزوفة9:30AM: Available. Call 322-2282 to book.
11:00AM: Ranji Khalife & Grandparents Tom & Maryin Najem
(Abdallah Khalife & Family)
This Weeks News & Events
Donation to Haiti: The Maronite Parishes in Canada have contributed to the Haiti Relief Fund by donating a total of $ 22,379.00. You can see the contribution list in details on the Bulletin Board. Thank you for your generosity and may God bless you with your families.
Thank You: We would like to thank the Bingo Committee for their generous contribution for St. Valentine’s Day Celebration at our Parish. God bless you and keep you safe.
Easter Play: All the children interested in taking part in this year’s Easter Play, please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance.
Our deepest sympathies to the Family and relatives of Wadih Dib Saba who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 64. The Memorial Mass was held for the rest of his soul at St. Anthony’s Parish on Sunday, February 14, 2010. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
Bingo Sessions: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 @ 12PM
Choir Meeting: Monday, February 22nd, 2010, 7:00 to 8:00PM.
Youth Group Meeting: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010, 7:00 to 8:00PM.
First Communion Practice: Friday from 4:30 to 6:00PM.
Congratulations to Ziad Zakaria & Nicole Nohra who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony at St. Anthony’s Parish on Saturday, February 20th, 2010. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life together.
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. $13.50/person. For more information call the Lebanese Club at (519) 326-3883.
Chili Supper in support of family burnt out of home at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. North, on Friday, February 26th, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:30PM. Cost $ 10.00/Adults, $ 5.00/Children 6 – 10.
Knights of Columbus News:
- Our Council thanks the community for the good participation in our 5th Annual Banquet. Our local businesses, both family run and large corporations gave generously to our Haiti Earthquake Relief Fundraising efforts. The largest contribution to our fundraising came from cash donations made by individuals, for which tax receipts will be issued by the Canadian Red Cross. We and more importantly, the poor people of Haiti deeply appreciate all your support.
- As we stated, 100% of the proceeds from our banquet, including the raffle draws, the silent auction and the donations from individuals of gifts and cash, 100% go to help the poor people of Haiti. It is with great pride and deep satisfaction that I advise our community that because of our joints efforts the people of Haiti will receive $13,010 in total aid. A GREAT, GREAT FIRST STEP. Our council and community should be proud of this achievement.
- General Meeting: Our next general meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2010 at 7:00PM at the Church Hall.
Prayer of Reconciliation
Gracious God, ruling he earth and its people not by terror but in love; we worship you.
We confess that too often our words hurt others and our deeds are selfish; forgive us.
In this time of uncertainty and fear, help us to love our enemies and do good to those who hate us, in the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen.
“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you will return.”