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THE VISITATION TO ELIZABETH

First Reading: St. Peter 2: 3 - 8 (English): In this reading, St. Peter explains that the Lord keeps his promise. He waits with patience for everyone to repent. The Lord's day will come at an unexpected hour. Second Reading: Ephesians, 1 :1 - 14 (Lebanese): St. Paul explains that because of his love, God had already decided that through Jesus Christ he would make us his children. St. Paul asks us to praise God for his glorious grace and for the free gift he gave us in his dear Son. Gospel: Luke , 1: 39 - 45 (English & Lebanese): In this Gospel reading, Mary got ready and hurried off to a town in the hill country of Judea, to visit Elizabeth. This visit is a proof of the happiness that Mary brought into our lives by being the handmaid of the Lord. Even the baby within Elizabeth jumped with gladness when Mary greeted her relative. Last Week's Collection Total Collection $ 989.00 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses &Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Dec. 3rd 10:00AM Nohra Daoud Nohra & Wife & Sons: Youssef, Mikhail& Sarkis & Daughter-in-law Shamma (David Nohra & Family) 12:00PM Habib Saad (1 Yr. Mem.) (Family) Mon. Dec. 4th 6:00PM Maria Pedro Faddoul (Family) Tue. Dec. 5th 6:00PM Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid) Wed. Dec. 6th 5:00PM Rosary & Mother Mary's Prayers 6:00PM Antonios Kaysar Yacoub (Tamine Yacoub) Thu.Dec. 7th 9:00AM s Youssef Elbaresh (John & Cathy Jacobs) 9:30AM Rosary & St. Charbel's Prayers Fri. Dec. 8th 6:00 PM For the intentions of Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary Members Sun. Dec. 10th 10:00AM Shamma Nohra (40 Days Mem.) (Family) 12:00PM Antonios Sarkis Youssef Elbaresh (6 Mths. Mem.)(Family) Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for : Faith Mennonite Church The Immaculate Conception feast is on December 8th. Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary members will renew their vows during the Mass at 6:00PM. Choir Practice for the Funeral Mass on Tuesday, December 5th, 2000 at 6:30PM Bingo Sessions: St. Anthony's Parish is having Bingo Sessions on Tuesday, December 5th, 2000 at 7:00PM. Thank you for your support. Choir Practice on Wednesday, December 6th, from 6:30PM to 8:00PM with Sharon Abbas for the children and youth. Everyone is welcome. Parish Council Election: If you are interested in being a member of our Parish Council, please register your name on the sheet provided at the Bulletin Board. Christmas Play: St. Anthony's Parish is having a play for Christmas. If you want to be a part of this play, please register your name on the sheet provided. The practice with Mrs. Barbara Gaspard will take place on Monday, December 4th, 2000 at 6:30PM Lights of Life s a service in which we celebrate the lives of those who have filled our lives with love. This celebration will take place at Leamington District Memorial Hospital on Sunday, December 3rd, at 7:00PM. St. Anthony's Parish made a donation of $300.00 to support this celebration, in memory of all the deceased in our Parish. May God rest their souls in peace and grant consolation for their families and relatives. Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: St. Anne's Parish, Tecumseh, will be celebrating the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with Holy Mass on December 8, 2000 at 7:00PM. All are welcome. The intention for the Mass will be in memory of all children who have died due to miscarriages. Also we invite the couples wishing to conceive and those who are having difficulties conceiving. A Blessing for those intentions will be given after the Mass. St.Charbel's Calendars for the year 2001 are on sale for $5.00 in St. Anthony's Parish. Thank you in advance for your support. May God bless you. Administrative Assistant: The Diocese of London invites applications for the position of Administrative Assistant for the family, life and youth ministry office. Qualifications: Excellent organizational and communication skills; computer proficiency; accounting and budgeting skills; experience working on a team; interpersonal skills; familiarity with Diocesan structure an asset. This is a permanent, full time position based in the London office. Salary and benefits consistent with diocesan salary grid guidelines. Starting date: January 2001. Interested person should send detailed letter, resume, and three references to: The Search Committee (Administrative Assistant) the Family, life & youth ministry office, P.O. Box 2400, London, Ontario, N6A 4G3. Deadline for applications is December 20, 2000. Job description is posted on Diocese of London Website:http://www.rcec.london.op.ca. Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board invites you to attend an Information Gathering Session. We are striving to provide the highest quality Catholic Education for the young people of our community. We are seeking your input on how we are doing and we are also interested in any of your suggestions for improvement. The information will be used to develop priorities for the board over the next five years. The sessions have been organized: Monday, December 4, 2000 at F. J. Brennan High School at 7:00PM and Tuesday, December 5, 2000 at the Essex Civic Center in the Council Chambers at 7:00PM The Immaculate Conception of Mary December 8th The Solemn feast of Mary's Immaculate Conception, celebrated nine months before the feast of her birth (September 8), recalls the Christian belief that Mary was preserved from all stain of original sin from the moment of her Conception by her mother, Ann. Because of her unique role as the Mother of Jesus, God endowed her with special graces and gifts. Like a new Eve, she brought new life to the world through her Divine Son. The feast is also a reminder that the whole Church shares in Mary's privileges in some way. For this reason the feast day prayer asks God to "trace in our actions the lines on her love, in our hearts her readiness of faith." The Bishops of the United States, with firm belief in Mary's intercession, confided their new nation to her care under the title of her Immaculate Conception. Mary Immaculate, Star of the morning, chosen before the creation began, chosen to bring, for thy bridal adorning, woe to the serpent and rescue to man. Bend from thy throne at the voice of or crying, bend to this earth which thy footsteps have trod. ; stretch out thine arms to us, living and dying, Mary Immaculate, Mother of God.

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