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January, 30, 2000 Fourth Week after Epiphany First Reading: Corinthians 7: 17 -32 - 35(English):
St. Paul explains that the life we lead is the life that God had assigned for us. He also shows us that how earthly affairs can take us away from a complete devotion to God.Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 (lebanese):
St. Paul is proud of our readiness. He wants us to know that God gives so generously to those who are patient.Gospel: John 6:1-15 (English & Lebanese):
In this Gospel reading, we see Jesus once again followed by thousands of people. This time he lets his work testify for him by the multiplication of the loaves and fish.Last Week's Collection
Total Collection $ 1,436.69
Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.Church Envelopes: If you are interested in having an envelope for the year 2000, we still have more available. You can call the secretary at 322-2282 to register your names. Thank you !
Masses &Celebrations during the Week:Sun. Jan.30th
10:00AM
Salim Alagha & wife & son Michel (Jabar Alagha & Family)
12:00PM
Wajih Elias (6Mths. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon.Jan. 31st
6:00PM
Elias Boutros (Sam Nehmetallah)Tue.Feb.1st
6:00PM
Sarkis Youssef Zakaria & wife Nour & son Antonios (Tamine Yacoub)Wed.Feb.2nd
6:00PM
Rev. Father Boutros Obeid & All his deceased (Antoune Obeid)Thu.Feb.3rd.
9:00AM
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day
6:00PM
Estephan & Antonios BoutrosFri.Feb.4th
6:00PM
Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid)Sun.Feb.6th
10:00AM
Antonios Hanna Sarkis & Wife Kounslia (Boula Sarkis & Family)
12:00PM
Antoune Nohra (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Lorraine Nohra)PARISH EVENTS:
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day: St. Anthony's Parish is having an Adoration day for the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday, February 3rd, 2000 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to come and pray for God, our Fatber.
Church Étiquette: All the Eucharist ministers and readers are asked to wear the blue gowns provided at the Church, so they can be dressed properly for the Sacraments. Thank you !Marriage Preparation Courses: All the couples who are planning on getting married in our Parish this coming year must register for one of the courses at St. Michael's Parish (Winter) or at St. John de Brebeuf Parish in Kingsville (Spring). The Dates of the courses are:
Winter 2000:
February 18 - 20 (Friday 7:30 - 9:30, Saturday
9:00 - 4:00 , Sunday 11:00 - 3:00)Spring 2000: May 4, 11, 18, 25 & June 1st (Thursdays 7:30 - 9:30). For more information, please call St. Michael's Parish @ 326-2643 or St. John de Brebeuf @ 733-6591. Your Wedding day will be the first day of your life together . Let's get ready!
Valentine's Day Invitation: St. Anthony's Parish would like to invite all the couples who got married in 1999 and those who are celebrating their silver, gold and diamond anniversaries. All the couples will celebrate the Mass with us on Sunday, February 13th, 2000 at 12:00 Noon. Please let us know that you will be able to attend by calling the secretary Rima Nohra at 322-2282 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) or by signing your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. Thank you!
First Communion Courses: All the children who are ready for their First Communion have a meeting every Friday at 6:30 PM in the Church.
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for:Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church.
Our deepest sympathy to the Daher Family on the loss of their brother Michel who passed away in Serhel, North Lebanon at the age of 76. Our heartfelt sympathies to his brothers and their families and all his relatives in Leamington and Windsor. A Memorial Mass is held in St. Anthony's Parish on Sunday, January 30th, 2000 at 3:00 PM. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.Valentine's Day Party: St. Charbel's Ladies Altar Society proudly presents its first Valentine's Day Party on Saturday, February 12th, 2000 in St. Charbel's Church Hall. Entertainment by Sleiman Sleiman & the New Mirage Band. Doors open at 7:00 PM. For tickets, please call : 979-3544. Everyone is welcome.
Pray this week for all the elderly and sick people in our Parish. May God bless them and give them strength and health to live their lives in the light of his love.Prayer for a sick person
Lord Jesus, lover of the sick, be with all the sick people in their sickness. Help them to accept their illness as a sharer in your Cross, and bring them back to full health. Lord Jesus , we praise you, for you are Lord for ever and ever.
Prayer for the Great Jubilee
Father in heaven,
through your Son, Jesus Christ, you have given us a new vision of your merciful love in his call to repentance and faith in the good news.
Hear the prayers of your holy people, and grant that in our common journey to your house we may reflect your love in choosing the values of the Gospel and in serving others, until we come to our fulfillment in Christ, who lives and reigns for ever and ever.Amen.
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