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New Year’s.
January 1st, 2010عيد رأس السنة
1 كانون الثاني سنة 2010
Gospel: Luke 2: 21 Readings: Ephesians 2: 11 – 22
At the beginning of this New Year, I wish to offer heartfelt greetings of peace to all Christian communities, international leaders, and people of good will throughout the world.
For this XLIII World Day of Peace, I have chosen the theme, “If you want to cultivate Peace, protect Creation.” Respect for creation is of immense consequence, not least because “creation is the beginning and the foundation of all God’s works”, and its preservation has now become essential for the pacific coexistence of mankind.
Man’s inhumanity to man has given rise to numerous threats to peace and to authentic and integral human development, wars, international and regional conflicts, acts of terrorism, and violations of human rights. Yet no less troubling are the threats arising from the neglect, if not downright misuse of the earth and the natural goods that God has given us.
For this reason, it is imperative that mankind renew and strengthen “that covenant between human beings and the environment, which should mirror the creative love of God, from whom we come and towards whom we are journeying.
I invite all believers to raise a fervent prayer to God, the all-powerful Creator and the Father of mercies, so that all men and women may take to heart the urgent appeal: “If you want to cultivate Peace, protect Creation.”
(From the Message of His All Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for World Day of Peace 2010)
Collection Last week’s Collection: $ 7,150.10
Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
Land Purchase: Our Goal: $ 105,000.00 Total Received: $ 18,000.00
$ 1,658.50: Total Received (After 4th loan payment)
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 Templo Cristiano de Leamington
Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Friday, January 1st, 2010
New Year’s Day
عيد رأس السنة6:00PM: For the Intentions of all Parishioners.
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
Sunday of the Finding in the Temple
أحد وجود الربّ في الهيكل
9:30AM: Youssef Gebrael & Wife Sarah & Deceased Children (Family)
11:00AM: Emily Peters (40 Day Mem. Mass) (Family)
Monday, January 4th, 2010
9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: Youssef Nohra & Wife Shamma (Family)
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Elias Kaysar Yacoub & Wife Alia & Badiha Gaspard & Husband Gaspard (Donated)
Wednesday, January 6th,2010
Epiphany of the Lord.
عيد الدنح المجيد
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Special Intention (Mrs. Latife Zouein)
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
6:00PM: Youssef Bakhos Raffoul & Wife & Deceased Family Members(Mrs. Alia Raffoul & Family)
Friday, January 8th, 2010
Opening of St. Anthony’s Novena
افتتاح تساعية مار أنطونيوس الكبير
5:45PM: St. Anthony’s Novena.
6:00PM: Antonio Muracas (Isabelle Barbosa)
Sunday, January 10th, 2010
First Sunday after the Epiphany
الأحد الأوّل بعد الدّنح
9:30AM: Akl Iskandar Gerges (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
11:00AM: Sarkis Obeid (6 Mths. Mem. Mass) (Family)
This Weeks News & Events
Special Thanks: We would like to express our most sincere thanks to you who made this Blessed Season a joyous and memorable one. Thank you all for your generous support.
Fr. Elie would like to thank you for your kindness and generosity. Your continuous support is gratefully appreciated. God bless you all with your families.
Epiphany of the Lord: We celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord on Wednesday, January 6th. The water will be blessed during the 6:00PM Mass. Please bring a container for Holy Water. All are welcome to attend
Novena: St. Anthony’s Novena will start on Friday, January 8th, 2010 at 5:45PM. All are welcome to attend.
2010 Envelopes: Please pick up your 2010 Envelopes. They are available at the Church Entrance. Thank you.
Office Closed: The Office will be closed on Friday January 1st, 2010 and will reopen on Monday, January 4th. Have a Blessed Holiday Season.
Youth Group Dance Practice: Sunday, January 3rdm 2010 from 5 to 7PM with P. J. Tawil.
Bingo: Friday, January 8th, 2010 at 12 & 3PM.
Parish Council & Eucharist Ministers: If you are interested in being part of St. Anthony’s Parish Council for the next term 2010-2013 or a Eucharist Minister for the next three years, please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance. Thank you.
Knights of Columbus News:
- The Council will be holding our 5th Annual Banquet on January 30th, 2010. Tickets are $25.00/Adult and $ 15.00/Children under 12. We hope to have the support of the entire community, to come out and have a family evening, with good food and lots of fun and prizes.
Reid Funeral Home: Robert Hudders, Kevin Reid, Craig Baker, Staff of the Reid Funeral Home and their families cordially invite you to their Open House to celebrate the completion of their newly expanded facility on Saturday, January 9th, 2010 from 3PM to 6PM. All are welcome.
Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy.