STAR
OF THE SEA, CANSO
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ OCTOBER 10, 2021
STAR
OF THE SEA, CANSO
ST. AGNES, LITTLE DOVER
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, QUEENSPORT
ST. JOSEPH’S, PORT FELIX
PASTOR: FR. JONATHAN NNAJIOFOR, 366-2927
CONGREGATION OF NOTRE DAME 358-2346
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Donna
Jackson, Gerry Parker, Gelly Parker,
Cynthia Creamer, Calvin Harnish, Corrine Munroe,
Agnes Casey, Sr. Alma, Marie Parker, Fr. Jonathan
The complete text of this bulletin is also available on the parish's website at www.cansoparishes.org
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 16 - 4:30 pm. - St. Vincent de Paul - ♥For the Faithful
- 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph - †Amanda Dollard
Sunday, October 17 - 9:30 a.m. - St Agnes - †Winnie Boudreau
- 11:00 a.m. - Star of the Sea - †Brenda Marie Bond
WEEKDAY MASSES -
Thursday, October 14 - 6:00 p.m. St. Anthony’s Chapel, Canso - ♥For the Faithful
COMMUNION CALLS - If you know of anyone who is unable to get out to Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the parish office to have their name added to the list.
REFLECTION ON TODAY’S READINGS - What’s Your Own Choice?
The rich man was a good man. It takes a good-hearted person to inquire as to how to attain eternal life. To have kept all the commandments since he was young meant he was good. But, good as he was, there was something he lacked. He lacked detachment, Jesus challenged him to make a choice between God and his wealth. He could not respond to the challenge. Rich as he was, he could not possess eternal life. So, he went away sad. Without money, we can do nothing. But money cannot purchase eternal life. The perceptive mind sees the ultimate worthlessness of material prosperity. The courageous person detaches from wealth in order to be attached to Christ. The one who is materially rich but detached from God is the poorest person in the world. The one who has no riches but is attached to God is the richest person in the world. A choice can make or break a person. Solomon could have asked for anything from the Lord but he chose to ask for the wisdom of God and he preferred this over the sceptres and thrones. But we see a contrasting story in the Gospel. A young man wanting to possess eternal life but unwilling to forgo his earthly possessions and riches approaches Jesus asking him how to obtain eternal life. To inherit the eternal life that Jesus offers, one should empty oneself and follow him. Hence the question is where do we want to be for eternity? Opting for Jesus would require us to leave everything and follow him.
STAR OF THE SEA NEWS
Property
and Finance Committee - will meet Tuesday, November 9 at 6:15 p.m. in the meeting room at the
Glebe. We wish to acknowledge the service of Carla Armsworthy and
to note her resignation. We want to express our thanks and
gratitude for her commitment of the committee. Members
urgently needed, PLEASE JOIN US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!
Ministries Schedule, October 17
Lector - Buzz Lumsden
Usher - Carla Armsworthy
Sacristan - Carla Armsworthy
Cleaners - October 17 - 23 - Theresa Casey/Eileen Cohoon
A new schedule is available.
STAR OF THE SEA CEMETERY
CLEAN-UP - Will take place Saturday, October 16, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Parishioners are asked to notify family members and the general public who have Loved Ones buried in Star of the Sea Cemetery of this date. Please come out and help if you are able. Rain date is October 23.
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS (from October 3rd., 2021):
| STAR OF THE SEA (43) $650. Donation $100. Cemetery (anonymous) $3675. |
ST. AGNES (15) $255. |
ST. VINCENT de PAUL (5) $60. |
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Thank you so very much for your support and time in the upkeep of our parishes. It is much appreciated.
LITURGY COMMITTEE MEETING - is scheduled for Tuesday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend.
NOTES
Month of the Rosary - October is the month that has been dedicated to the rosary—a set of prayers said in honor of the Blessed Mother—because Pope St. Pius V credited the Holy League’s victory at the Battle of Lepanto on October 7, 1571, to the praying of the rosary that he had enjoined upon all Christians in preparation for the battle. Parishioners are invited to join with the world in praying the Rosary this month.
“Sisters of Saint Martha Events
Centering Prayer - 10:00 - 12:00 a.m. at Bethany Resource Canter, Oct. 22; Nov 5 & 19.
Oasis Days - 9:45 am - 4:00 p.m. at the Marian Community, Oct. 13, Nov 10, Dec. 8
Holy Listening - Nov 3 & Dec 1. Please call Sr. Claire at 902-863-4726 for more information.
Workshops - October 25, 6:30 - 9:30 - The Cosmic World: Rooted in Wonder
November 1, 8 & 15, 9:30 12:30 - Mystics and the Mystical Traditions of the Church
For more information or to register for any offerings, call 902-863-4726 or email spirituality.bethany@themarthas.com
Sundays with Fr Patrick and John Ratchford
7 pm on Facebook Live - Featuring conversations about church teachings and issues. Join live or watch later on Fr Patrick's Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/frpatrick.oneill
