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PENTECOST SUNDAY First Reading: Galatians 5:16 - 25 (English):
St. Paul explains to us that the desires of the flesh opposed to those of the Spirit. Those who live by the flesh will not inherit the Kingdom of God. We crucify the flesh by denying the body's desires and passions.Second Reading: Colossians 2:6 - 15 (Lebanese):
In this reading, we see the Holy Spirit strengthening the disciples after days of fear and anxiety. Those who saw were astonished by this transformation and others were mocking them thinking that the disciples were drunk because of the knowledge of different languages.Gospel: John, 20: 19 - 25 (English & Lebanese):
In this Gospel reading, Jesus shows the disciples his love for them. He is leaving, asking God the Father to send the Advocate to be with them. Jesus' love for the world is obvious because he did not leave them orphans and alone. He promised them to be with them and in them always as he is always in the Father.Last Week's Collection
Total Collection $ 2,478.75Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
Masses &Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. June 11th
9:00AM
Hanna Najem & Wife& Daughter-in-law(Youssef Najem)11:00AM
George Yammine & Salwa Nouhra (Family)3:00PM
Wadaa Sleiman (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)Mon.June 12th
8:30AM
Youssef Nohra (Family)
Tue. June 13th8:30AM
Tannous Zakaria (Badiaa Zakaria)Wed.June 14th
9:00AM
Mother Mary's Prayers8:30AM
Youssef Saleh Abbas & Wife & Children (Sadie Jraige)Thu.June 15th
9:00 AM
St. Charbel's Prayers8:30AM
Theresa Sarkis Raheb (Family )
Fri.June 16th8:30AM
Youssef Abbas & Youssef Nehmetallah (N. Nehmetallah& Family)Sun.June 18th
9:00AM
Antonios Boulos Jraige& Son Youssef& Youssef Saleh Abbas
(Sadie Jraige)11:00AM
Joe Maksoud (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)Holy Trinity Sunday: Next Sunday will be the Holy Trinity Sunday. The Masses will celebrated as usual at 9:00 & 11: AM. Everyone is welcome.
Sacred Heart: June is the month consecrated for the adoration of the Sacred Heart. The Mass will be celebrated in St. Anthony's Parish at 8:30 AM.
Second Banns Between: George Rahie & Laura Batty
Congratulations to Joe Jraige & Elizabeth-Rose Verardi who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday, June 3rd, 2000. May God bless them and give them a long happy life full of love and respect for each other.
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for :
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite ChurchChurch Rules: Please respect the Holiness of the Church by wearing decent clothes when you come to the House of God.
No Smoking: It is absolutely PROHIBITED to smoke in the Church Building. Please be kind and respect this wish of clean environment.
Website Address: Please note that our Web Page has been changed to: www.stanthonysparish.com . Everyone is welcome to visit our page and learn more about our celebrations and activities.
St. John the Evangelist Church in Woodslee is celebrating the 125th Anniversary of founding the Parish Family and the 100th Anniversary of the building of the present Church edifice. Party on Saturday, June 17th, 2000 with a Rib & Chicken BBQ at St. John Parish Hall at 5:00 PM. Tickets are $12.00. Pray on Sunday, June 18th with a Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Richard Grecco as main Celebrant, followed by a light lunch in the Parish Hall. For information and tickets, please call Ray Meyers at 975-2007.
Our deepest sympathy to the Moukaled Family on the loss of Aziz Moukaled who passed away in his town Klayha in Marjhioun, at the age of 77. Our heatfelt sympathies to his children in Windsor. A Memorial Mass will be held this afternoon in St. Peter's Parish in Windsor at 3:00PM. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
St. Anthony of Padua, June 13 (1195 - 1231) Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Ferdinand de Bulhoes was the Son of a Knight at the court of King Alfonso II of Portugal. He studied as a Youth under the priests of the Lisbon Cathedral, joined the canons Regular of St. Augustine at their house near the city when fifteen, and in 1212 was transferred to the priory at Coimbra because of the disturbing visits of his friends. He was ordained in 1219. He transferred to the Franciscans in 1221, taking the name Anthony, went to Morocco to preach to the Moors but was forced to return because of illness. His contemporaries called him "Hammer of the Heretics" and "Living Ark of the Covenant" and he is known as the " Wonder Worker" for the miracles he wrought. He is the Patron of the Poor (alms given for his intercession are called St. Anthony's bread) and oppressed and he is wisely invoked for the return of lost articles. His depiction in art with the infant Jesus on his arm is because of an episode in which a visitor reported this happening.
Prayer to the Holy SpiritHoly Spirit of light and love, you are the substantial love of the Father and of the Son; hear my prayer. Bounteous bestower of most precious gifts, grant me a strong and living faith, which makes me accept all revealed truths and shape my conduct in accord with them. Give me a most confident hope in all divine promises which prompts me to abandon myself unreservedly to you and guidance. Infuse into me a love of perfect goodwill, that makes me accomplish God's will in all things and act according to God's least desires. Make me love not only my friends but my enemies as well in imitation of Jesus Christ who through you offered himself on the Cross for all people. Holy Spirit, animate, and guide me, and help me to be always a true follower of Jesus. Amen.
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