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Eighteenth Sunday of the Pentecost Season
الأحد الثامن عشر من زمن العنصرة
September 7 , 2008
Gospel: Mark 12:1-12 Readings: 1 Peter:1:22-25
What does Jesus' parable about an absentee landlord and his tenants say to us? This parable speaks to us today as well. It richly conveys some important truths about God and the way he deals with his people. First, it tells us of God's generosity and trust. The vineyard is well equipped with everything the tenants need. The owner went away and left the vineyard in the hands of the tenants. God, likewise trusts us enough to give us freedom to run life as we choose. This parable also tells us of God's patience and justice.
Not once, but many times he forgives the tenants their debts. But while the tenants take advantage of the owner's patience, his judgment and justice prevail in the end. How do we share in this glory?
By submitting to Jesus' kingly rule in our lives. Jesus promises that we will bear much fruit (certainly the fruit of peace, righteousness, and joy, and much more The Lord also entrusts his gifts to each of us and he gives us work to do in his vineyard — the body of Christ. He promises that our labor will not be in vain if we persevere with faith to the end
Collection Last week’s Collection: $ 1,335.24
Parking Lot Repair Donations: $9,210.00Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$10,362.23: Total Received (After loan payment)
For the next phase of our plan.
Please Remember St. Anthony's Church In Your Will.
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Calvary Baptist Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sunday. September 7th, 2008
Eighteenth Sunday of the Pentecost Season.
الأحد الثامن عشر من زمن العنصرة
9:30AM: Jamie Sarkis (Jeanette Sarkis & Family)
12:00PM: Martyrs of Hadchiti (Tony Hadchiti)
1:30PM: Baptism: Alivia D’Angela
Monday, September 8th , 2008
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: Montaha Jabbour (Antoine Batty & Family)
Outdoor Procession تطواف خارج الكنيسة
Tuesday, September 9th , 2008
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Theresa Massad(Khalil Harb & Family)
Wednesday, September 10th , 2008
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Susanne Andary (Sadie Jraige)
Thursday, September 11th , 2008
8:15AM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel
8:30AM: Souls in Purgatory (Maria Santos)
Friday, September 12th , 2008
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: Special Intention for Adnan Shamia Mariam (Caledonian Family)
Sunday, September 14th, 2008
Sunday of the Holy Cross
الأحد ارتفاع الصليب9:30AM: Cathy Jacobs (2 yrs. Mem) (Family)
11:00AM: Fouad Azar & Son John (Malake Azar)
This Weeks News & Events
Second Banns Between: Richard Limanck & Victoria Boutros
First Banns Between: Randy Charles & Sandy Najem
Ø The Birth of Mary’s feast will be celebrated on Monday, September 8th with a solemn Mass at 6:00PM followed by an outdoor procession. All are welcome. Please bring flower pedals to shower Mother Mary at procession.
O Mary, you are blessed, for the mysteries of the prophets are fulfilled in you. You were in the burning bush and in the cloud that Moses saw; you were on the ladder rising up to heaven that Ezekiel saw; you were in the Ark of the Covenant, that David saw. At your birth these mysteries are fulfilled. Glory to the Father, who sent his only Son through you.
Ø Congratulations: We would like to Congratulate General Jean Kahwaji for
being named as new chief of Lebanese army. May God give him strength
and power to keep his troops and Our Country of Lebanon safe.
O God Protect these soldiers. Be their constant companion and their strength in battle, their refuge in every adversity. Guide them, O Lord, that they may return home in safety.
Ø School Bags: We ask all the children to bring their school bags to both Masses, Sunday, September 14th,2008 to be blessed for the new academic year. We wish all the students a year filled with new learning experiences.
Ø Welcome Back: We would like to welcome back Rima Nohra, church secretary, from holiday. We hope she had a wonderful visit with her family in Lebanon.
Ø Parish Council: There will be a Pastoral Parish Council Meeting, Sunday September 7th,2008 @ 7PM in the Church Hall.
Ø Masses: Starting Monday, September 1st, the daily Masses will be celebrated every evening at 6:00PM. All are welcome to attend.
Ø Sick People: We pray for all the sick people in our Parish and all those in need of prayers. May God bless them and restore them back to health.
Ø Marriage Preparation Course: Next Marriage Preparation Course is November 6,7,8,2008 at St. Michaels Church. Cost is $75.00. You can Register at St. Anthony’s office or St. Michaels Church office. Also classes are available in Windsor. For more information you can call 519-735-9517.
Ø Community Service: If you wish to do your community service hours with our Church and Youth Group, please contact Samia Abbas 519-326-1748 or Danny Jraige 519-816-5321.
Ø Babysitter Needed: A Leamington family is looking for a middle-aged babysitter who could be available on short notice to baby-sit 2 young children between the ages of 7 and 12. If you are interested, please contact the Church at 322-2282. Thank you.
Ø Bingo Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to conduct our Bingo sessions. If you could volunteer 2 to 4 hours a month, either at 12noon sessions or 6PM sessions, once or twice a month, your help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact church office 519-322-2282 or Gladys Tannous @ 519-326-7642.
Bingo: Wednesday September 10,2008 at 12 noon & 6PM.
Knights of Columbus News:
General Meeting: Tuesday September 16th, 2008. All members are welcome. Our Aug. 5th meeting was well attended and productive.
Pick Nick and Baseball: A family Picnic and baseball challenge are being planned for late September. More information to follow at a later date.
Thank you to our 4th degree Knights who participated with us at the Our Lady of Lebanon festivities. Also thank you to our Brother Knights who helped with wheelchair ramp.
Parking Lot: Our Church parking Lot is in need of major and minor repairs. We are repairing the cement around parking lot drains which due to time and usage have cracked and allowed dirt and sand into drains.
We also are repairing cracks in asphalt of parking Lot. Also the vent covers in the Church have rusted and some are broken, therefore they also need to be replaced. Your help and donations would be greatly appreciated for these improvements to our Church.
Donations can be made through the Church office. Thank you in advance.
New 7 Wonders: Vote for the New 7 Wonders of the World. Go to www.new7wonders.com, then to “Vote Here”. Press “Vote for your Nominee” and follow instructions. Vote for Jeita Grotto (Lebanon) and Cedars of Lebanon (Lebanon). Participate in choosing the Next 7 Wonders of the World.