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FINDING IN THE TEMPLE Readings: Hebrews 7: 11 -19 (English & Lebanese):
In this reading, St. Paul explains the need for another priest according to the order of Mechizedek, because when there is a change of priesthood, there is necessarily a change of law as well.Gospel: Luke, 2 :41 - 52 (English & Lebanese):
In this Gospel Reading, we share with Mary, the Mother, her feeling a fear when she lost Jesus, for three days, and her feeling of pride and joy when she found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers listening to them and asking them questions.New Year's Readings:
Ephesians 2: 11-18 (English & Lebanese)
St. Paul explains that without Christ, without hope and without God in the world, people lived according to the flesh.Gospel: John , 7: 19 - 24 (English & Lebanese):
In this Gospel reading, Jesus is asking about the reason for them trying to kill him. He asks them to judge justly and not by appearances.Christmas Season Collection
Total Collection $ 5,193.90Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
Masses &Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. Dec. 31st
10:00AM
Rangi Khalife (Abdallah Khalife & Family)12:00PM
Mikhail Obeid & Wife & deceased children (Bakhos Obeid & Family)Mon. Jan. 1st
12:00Noon
New Year's Day Mass (Parishioners)Tue. Jan. 2nd
6:00PM
Theresa Raheb (Family)Wed. Jan. 3rd
6:00PM
Antoune Nohra (Lorraine Nohra)Thu.Jan. 4th
9:00AM
Antonios Bakhos Nohra (Joe & Agnes Boutros)9:30AM
Blessed Sacrament Adoration DayFri. Jan. 5th
6:00 PM
Joe & Georgette Maksoud (Donated)Sat. Jan. 6th
Closing of the Great Jubilee Year (Parishioners)Sun. Jan. 7th
10:00AM
Youssef & Alia Raheb (Boula & Theresa Raheb)12:00PM
Youssef Jraige (Sadie Jraige)
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for :
United PentecostalFather Elie would like to thank each and everyone of you for the kindness during this Christmas Season. He also would like to express his sincere thanks and appreciation for the generous gifts of money ($4,600.00). Thank you all. May God bless you with your families and bring joy and peace into your homes
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day: St. Anthony's Parish is having a Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day on Thursday, January 4th, 2001, from 9:00 AM 'til 12:00Noon. Everyone is welcome to attend and praise the Lord in the New Year.
Blessing of the water will take place on Saturday, January 6th, 2001 at 6:00PM. Everyone is welcome. Please bring your own container.
Closing of the Jubilee Year will take place in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday, January 8th, 2001 at 6:00PM. Special Guest will be celebrating this special occasion. Wine and cheese to follow in the Church Hall. All are welcome.
St. Anthony's Novena will start on Monday, January 8th, 2001 at 5:30PM. Everyone is welcome to attend and pray for our Parish Patron.
Envelopes for 2001: If you didn't receive your Offertory envelopes, please let us know by calling the secretary at 322-2282 between 9:00AM & 3:00PM.
Bingo Sessions: Just a reminder of the Bingo Sessions' dates: January 2nd , 2001 at 12:30PM & 6:30PM at Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East.
We would like to thank once again all the volunteers who help our Parish in any way possible. May God bless them and give them all the health and happiness they deserve.
Church étiquette: It is absolutely PROHIBITED to smoke in the Church building. Please respect this wish of a clean environment. Please don't chew gum in the Church and use the ashtrays provided at the Church entrance to dispose of gum wrappers and cigarettes. Thank you !
Mary, the Mother of God
January 1st
The Christian Year begins with a feast in honor of Mary, the Mother of God. First among the saints, she is the loving mother of Jesus and Mother of us all. God chose Mary for a special role in history. She was to give birth to the Messiah, whom God would send to save all people from sin and bring joy and peace to the world. like a new Eve, Mary became the "Mother of all the living" because her child could bring all generations new life. The prophets of the Old Testament spoke of her their promise that a virgin would bear a son whose name is Emmanuel, "God with us". And St. Paul would describe her role in this way: "When the fullness of time came, God sent his Son born of woman…" God prepared Mary with a special care and grace. Coming to her home at Nazareth, the Angel Gabriel hailed her as "full of grace, " the beloved of the Holy Spirit. Even before her birth, God made her holy and free from sin.
Loving Mother of the Redeemer, gate of heaven, star of the sea, assist your people who have fallen yet strive to rise again. You who received Gabriel's joyful greeting, have pity on us poor sinners.Amen.
Our deepest sympathy to the Georges Family on the loss of Louie Georges who passed away in Leamington on Wednesday, December 20th, 2000, at the age of 78. A Funeral Mass was held in St. Anthony's Parish for the rest of his soul on Saturday, December 23rd, 2000 at 10:00Am. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his wife and children and their families. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives in Canada, Venezuela and Lebanon.Retreat for busy Students - College and University: An at-home retreat incorporating prayer and the daily activities of student life, from January 28th - February 2nd , 2001 at Frassati Centre for Campus Ministry. Deadline for registration: January 17th. To register contact: Fr. Pio Beorchia at (519) 433-0658 or email: pbeorchi@rcec.london.on.ca.
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