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Sunday of the Blind Man March 21st, 2010أحد االمُخلَّع.
أحَد الأعمى.
21 آذار سنة 2010
Gospel: Mark 10: 46 – 52 Readings: 2 Corinthians 10: 1 – 7
Healing the blind man is one of the signs of the close coming of the kingdom according to Isaiah. Jesus reminded them of that in the synagogue in Nazareth, and when he sent the answer to John the Baptist with the disciples. This miracle is very significant in Mark’s Gospel because it comes after the sons of Zebedee, who couldn’t see the Messiah, ask for a special place for themselves in heaven. On the way to Jerusalem, everyone recognizes this blindness towards Jesus’ secret.
They sternly ordered the blind man to be quiet, fearing that his cry would stop or delay their arrival in Jerusalem. Jesus stopped and called him in the same way he calls everyone to walk with him on the path of salvation. Jesus asks them constantly: “What do you want me to do for you?”
For this reason Jesus tried many times to deliver them from the temptation of victory and authority that controlled their senses. He guided them to enter the sacrament of salvation. Jesus invites us to walk with him.
Collection Last week’s Collection: $ 3,897.62
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)
Sound System: Cost: $ 1,000.00
Received: $ 0.00
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 Wheatley United Church
Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Sunday, March 21st, 2010
Sunday of the Blind Man
أحد الأعمى9:30AM: Boula Tannous (4 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Boula Obeid (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
1:30PM: Baptism: Matthew Anthony Raffoul.
Monday, March 22nd, 2010
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
6:00PM: Semaan Sarkis (Family)
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
6:00PM: Sarkis Youssef Elbaresh & Wife & Deceased Family Members (Marie Youssef)
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Tony Badaoui (Family)
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
The Feast of the Annunciation
عيد بشارة العذراء5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
6:00PM: Paul Laba (Family)
Friday, March 26th, 2010
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
6:00PM: Youssef & Miryana Daher (Family)
6:30PM: Stations of the Cross.
Sunday, March 28th, 2010
Palm Sunday
أحد الشعانين9:00AM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners.
11:00AM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners.
This Weeks News & Events
Easter Season: Please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance if you like to take part of the Holy Week and Easter Celebrations. Thank you
Thank you: We would like to thank Mr. & Mrs. Mike & Julie Touma who donated a generous amount of money to purchase the Intinction Set. May God bless them with their family.
Register your Children in Lebanon without delay: All Lebanese people abroad are urged to register their children as Lebanese in their country or origin. For more information, visit the website www.maronitefoundation.org or call the Church at 322-2282.
Easter Play Practice: Today, Sunday March 21st, 2010 fro 4:30 to 5:30PM
Choir Meeting: Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 7:00 to 8:00PM.
Youth Group Meeting: Wednesday, March 24th, 2010, 7:00 to 8:00PM.
Bingo Sessions: Monday, March 29th, 2010 @ 12:00PM
First Communion Practice: Friday, March 26th, 2010 from 4:30 to 6:00PM.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and relatives of Sarkis Nohra who passed away in Leamington at the age of 54 on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Funeral Mass for the rest of his soul was held on Saturday, March 20th, 2010 at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
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.
The Annunciation, March 25th
One of the “Christmas Feasts” celebrated outside the Christmas season, the feast of the Annunciation recalls the coming of the Angel Gabriel to Mary at Nazareth to announce that she was to be the Mother of Jesus.
The Angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee named Nazareth, to a Virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The Virgin’s name was Mary. Upon arriving, the angel said to her:
“Rejoice, O highly favoured daughter! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women.” She was deeply troubled by his words, and wondered what his greeting meant.
The angel went on to say to her: “Do not fear, Mary. You have found favour with God. You shall conceive and bear a son and give him the name Jesus.”
Mary said: “I am the maidservant of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you say.”
The feast of the Annunciation is an ancient feast of the Church.
March 25, the time of the spring equinox, was seen as a significant day by the early Christians who regarded it as the day the world was created, the day of Christ’s conception in Mary’s womb, and the day of his death on the Cross.
Lenten Prayer for Spiritual Renewal
God, heavenly Father, look upon me and hear my prayer during this holy Season of Lent. By the good works You inspire, help me to discipline my body and to be renewed in spirit.
Without You I can do nothing. By your Spirit help me to know what is right and to be eager in doing Your will. Teach me to find new life through penance. Keep me from sin, and help me live by Your commandment of love.
God of love, bring me back Your forgiveness, open my heart to Your love, and prepare me for the coming feast of the Resurrection of Jesus.