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Sunday of the Prodigal Son
March 7th, 2010
أحد الابن الضالّ.
7 آذار سنة 2010
Gospel: Luke 15: 11 – 32 Readings: 2 Corinthians 13: 5 – 13
Some might think that today’s text is the center of St. Luke’s Gospel, preceded by that of the lost sheep and the lost penny. These are normal situations that could happen to anyone every day. The importance of the two parables comes from Jesus’ educational opinion, “I say to you: the angels will rejoice when a sinner repents.”
This explanation gives the three parables great significance because it explains the value of the sinner in God’s eyes. Jesus continues to show “The Forgiving Father” before the tax collectors and the sinners.
That father doesn’t deny his son’s right to a private life. Once the son starts to spend wildly, he wears the form of the sinner and throws away all the values and follows sin. After losing everything he gets a job similar to his financial situation.
The son will decide to go back to give a meaning to his life. The reality is different. The father doesn’t have to reprimand his son. The father is rejoicing because his son is back.
Collection Last week’s Collection: $ 1,672.60
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)
Instinction Set: Cost: $ 380.00
Received: $ 100.00
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 Iglesia la Buena Semilla
Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Sunday of the Prodigal Son
أحد الابن الضالّ.9:30AM: Joseph Alwan (Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Naiyi Massad (Mem. Mass) (Family)
Monday, March 8th, 2010
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
6:00PM: Paul Trad (Mrs. Hanne Sleiman)
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
6:00PM: Deceased Members of the Semaan Family (Family)
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
7:30AM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
8:30AM: Bakhos Chahid Raffoul (Joe & Helia Rebelo)
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
8:30AM: Bakhos Obeid (Antonios Azar & Family)
9:00AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
Friday, March 12th, 2010
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
6:00PM: Boula Mikhail & Deceased Family Members (Family)
6:30PM: Stations of the Cross.
Sunday, March 14th, 2010
Sunday of the Paralyzed Man.
أحد المُخلّع9:30AM: Hanna Raffoul & His sister Shamma (George Raffoul & Family)
11:00AM: Jamal Gaspard Badaoui (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
This Weeks News & Events
We would like to welcome all the visitors to our Parish. May God bless you and keep you safe.
Mass with Bishop Fabbro: You’re invited to celebrate the Mass with His Excellency Mgr. Fabbro on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 7:00PM at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Essex. All are welcome.
Cardinal Carter Recognition of Students: Congratulations to the following grade 9 students who received an award for their hard work on Thursday, March 4th, 2010: Maggie Aziz, Christina Gaspard, Bobby Georges, Ahmad Halabi, Joseph Najem, John Najim, Bakous Nohra, Peter Raffoul, Sarah Saido & Brittney Youssef.
In Memory…
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and relatives of Elias Tannous who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 53. The Memorial Mass was held at St. Anthony’s Parish on Sunday, February 28th, 2010. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
Also our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and relatives of Naiyi Massad who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 88. The Memorial Mass for the rest of her soul is held today, Sunday March 7, 2010 at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives.
Our deepest sympathies to the family and relatives of Joseph Alwan who passed away in Lebanon at the age of 50. The Memorial Mass for the rest of his soul is held today, Sunday March 7th, 2010 at St. Anthony’s Parish. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
Choir Meeting: Monday, March 8th, 2010, 7:00 to 8:00PM.
Youth Group Meeting: Wednesday, March 10th, 2010, 7:00 to 8:00PM.
Cardinal Carter Confessions: All day Wednesday, March 10th, 2010.
Bingo Sessions: Saturday March 13th, 2010 @ 12 & 3PM
First Communion Practice: Friday from 4:30 to 6:00PM.
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.
Prime Rib Dinner: St. John the Evangelist Church, 60 Erie St. North, Leamington presents Prime Rib Dinner, Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 6:00PM. Tickets available from Parish Office @ 326-3111 or by calling 326-4042. $ 25.00 per person. Door prizes.
Free Patriotic Movement Windsor, Leamington cordially invites to celebrate a special dinner. Tayyar Windsor, Leamington’s 4th Anniversary, on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at St. Peter’s Maronite Church Hall, 166 Tecumseh Rd. West. Tickets: $30/Adults and $15.00/Children ages 5 – 12. Live entertainment: Singer Salim Baraket. For information, please call Fawaz Badour at (519)974-4451, Joe Aoun at (519) 979-0445, Samir Francis at (519) 982-3513. All are welcome.
Knights of Columbus News:
- General Meeting: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at the Church Hall.
Prayer to live in God’s peace
You have promised to remain forever with those who do what is just and right.
Help us to live in your presence and through your peace.
The loving plan of your wisdom was made known when Jesus your Son, became man like us.
We want to obey his commandment of love and bring your peace and joy to others.
Keep before us the wisdom and love you have made known in your Son.
Help us to be like him in word and deed. Amen.