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FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE HOLY CROSS First Reading: James 2, 14 - 18 (English):
St. James explains that faith is dead if it does not have works. Our faith shows itself by the works. It does not work alone.Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2:1 - 8 (Lebanese):
In this reading, St. Paul wants us to be strong in the grace that is in Christ. He asks to bear our share of hardship like a soldier of Jesus.Gospel: Matthew , 24: 1 - 18 (English & Lebanese):
In this Gospel reading, Jesus talks to his disciples about the end of the days, and what will be the signs that will reveal the end. He also explains that the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.Last Week's Collection
Total Collection $1,121.00Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
Masses &Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. Sep. 17th
10:00AM
Youssef Jabbour (Sadie Jabbour)12:00PM
Rosa Nasr ( 1Yr. Mem. Mass)(Family)Mon. Sep. 18th
6:00PM
Roy Powning& Souls in purgatory (Irene Gow)Tue.Sep. 19th
6:00PM
All Forgotten Souls (David Nohra)Wed.Sep. 20th
5:00PM
Rosary & Mother Mary's Prayers6:00PM
Antonios Youssef El-Baresh (Mr. & Mrs. Jim Raffoul)Thu.Sep. 21st
5:15PM
Rosary & St. Sharbel's Prayers6:00PM
Wajih Elias & Grandson Jimmy Wajih Elias (Marie Obeid)Fri.Sep. 22nd
6:00 PM
Alia Raheb (Nohra Youssef)Sun. Sep. 23rd
10:00AM
Hnain Elias & Wife Shamma & Daughters Marian & Najibe
(Bakhos Aziz & Family)12:00PM
Tony Badaoui (Family)First Banns Between: Claudia Batty & Alan Mcintyre
Third Banns Between: Namar Khalife & Dominic Cristofari
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for : Mennonite BrethrenFree French Course for parents: offered at St. Michel's School in the evening, 6:00 to 9:00 PM, for beginners or advanced. Mr. Antoine Saad, a teacher at L'école Secondaire l'Essor will teach this course if there is enough parents registered. Minimum of 12 parents registered required. Please call St. Michel's at 326-6125 and give your name and level of interest. The course is offered on the night agreed upon by the majority of parents. We'd like to begin during the last week in September.
We would like to welcome in our Parish Father Joseph Tannous who arrived from Lebanon. We ask the Lord to bless him and keep him safe during his stay in our Parish.
Best Painting: Paint the outside of St. Anthony's Church with a pencil and win $ 50.00 for the best pencil painting. Deadline is October 22nd, 2000. Good luck to all.
History Books: For the 15th Year Anniversary of St. Anthony's Parish, we are planning on doing a history book about our Church. If you have information or pictures about the Church, please contact Mr. Tom Georges at 326-8488 or Mr. Louie Jraige at 326-1464.
Marriage Preparation Course: The next session of Marriage Preparation Classes will be held at St. Michael's Parish, Leamington, every Thursday evening, October 5 - 26th from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. All couples planning marriage in the upcoming year should call St. Michael's Parish to register at 326-2643.
All the children and teens from grade 3 to 8, are asked to come to the Church every Friday from 5:00 to 6:30 PM to share their ideas about the Gospel or any other religious subject and to do some fun activities, with the Youth Minister miss Nouhad Eid. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Request for Committee Members - Seniors Economic Needs: The Municipality of Leamington is seeking interested persons to sit on a seniors' Needs Committee. This committee will meet once a month to discuss community economic, retail, service, commercial and recreational needs from the perspective of the over 55 population. Interested? Please call Anne Miskovski, Economic Development Officer at 326-5761.
Congratulations to Ralph Charles Flores and Mary Ann Nohra who were united in the bonds of Holy Matrimony, in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday, September 9, 2000. May God bless them and give them a long and happy life together full of love and respect for each other.
Congratulations to Charbel Ghosn who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation on Sunday, September 10, 2000. May God bless him and keep happy and healthy with his family.
Leamington Life Chain: Join Life Chain. All you have to do is hold a sign that reads "Abortion Kills Children" or "Abortion hurts women" for one hour along Erie St. & Talbot in Leamington (326-7450). Meet at 2:15 PM at the Municipal parking lot located North of Reid's Funeral Home for sign pick up and positioning. Be a part of this life saving event by attending with your family and friends.
Hope & Healing Service: Walk day begins in the Windsor Sculpture Garden (near the Ambassador Bridge) with a celebration of hope & healing at 8:30 AM. Sunday, September 24, planned by the Interfaith Council of the Aids Committee of Windsor. The hope Orchestra will play at 9:30 AM & the Aids walk kicks off at 10:30AM.
Aids Walk: Youth Groups are encouraged to participate in Aids Walk Canada which will take place on Sunday morning, September 24, 2000. The packages and pledges sheets are available now and can be received by calling 973-0222. Walkers of all ages are encouraged to attend.
Prayer for Trust O Christ Jesus, when all is darkness and we feel our weakness and helplessness, give us the sense of your presence, your love, and your strength. Help us to have perfect trust in your protecting love , and strengthening power, so that nothing may frighten or worry us, for living close to you, we shall see your hand, your purpose, your will through all things. "St. Ignatius of Loyola ." Top of Page
