THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY~ AUGUST 15, 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, August 21 - 4:30 p.m. - St. Vincent de Paul - ♥For the Faithful

- 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph - †Violet Bellefontaine

Sunday, August 22 - 9:30 a.m. - St Agnes - †Barb Mosher

- 11:00 a.m. - Star of the Sea - †Stan Forbrigger

WEEKDAY MASSES -

Thursday, August 19- 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 - Mary: Our Model of Doing God’s Will

The solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary reminds us that Mary, after her earthly life, is assumed into heaven body and soul. For those who believe, the Feast of Assumption is an event of joy because it indicates our own assumption; for those who suffer, it gives hope because Mary who suffered much is rewarded by being assumed into heaven; for the unjust and the proud, Assumption is a strong warning because the Lord ‘scatters the proud’ and ‘brings down the powerful’. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a grace as well as a privilege. We would do well to consider Assumption as a grace offered by God, accepted by Mary with great love, perseverance, sacrifice, and dedication. When the grace of God is accepted and nourished, it works wonders. In response to God’s grace, Mary becomes fully available at the service of the Lord. Another distinctive mark of Mary featured in the Gospel of today is that of gratitude; Mary magnifies the Lord for bestowing greatness upon her. What distinguishes Mary the most is a life which constantly looks towards heaven without ever forgetting the commitments of daily life. How she lived her earthly life shows us the pathways to real freedom. Mary is offered to us as a model of deep faith, and as disciples of her Son Jesus, we are called to learn from her example so that our lives too can be offered to God in gratitude just as Mary did, and for Him to do great things in the world through us. No doubt, it is a big challenge but our complete surrender to God’s will, like Mary, will pave the way for God’s goodness in the world. Are you willing to be a ‘sacred vessel’ like Mary that carries Jesus within and reflects him to the world?

STAR OF THE SEA NEWS

Property and Finance Committee - Meeting will be held Tuesday, September 7 at 6:15 p.m. Required immediately - FIVE NEW MEMBERS

Ministries Schedule, August 22

Lector - Ginny Boudreau

Usher - Bill MacMillan

Sacristan - Carla Armsworthy

Cleaners - August 1 - 7 - Harry Delorey

A new schedule is available for the summer months. Urgently needed - 2 sacristans - training provided.

Ways & Means - Game of Chance - will be held August 31 at the Lions Club of Canso, we are requesting donations of household items or whatever you think would be a nice prize. Donations can be dropped of to the vestry or a committee member. Thank you for your past support. Numbers can be purchased form Committee members.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS

Ticket Draw - congratulations to the winner, special thanks for your on going support and to the ticket sellers. Profits will be announced next bulletin.

ST. JOSEPH NEWS

Straw draw - Special thanks for your support. Profit of $3110.00!!

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS (from August 1st & 8th, 2021):

STAR OF THE SEA Aug 1st (41) $575. Aug 8th (35) $680. Loose $ 68.

ST. AGNES Aug 1st (24) $330. Aug 8th (7) $95.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL Aug 1st (8) $385. Aug 8th (6) $150.

ST. JOSEPH Aug 1st (19) $292. Loose $5. Aug 8th. (14) $145. Loose $7. Building Fund $40. Cemetery (Yard Sale) $1335.

OUR FOUR CEMETERIES

Cemetery Maintenance - Maintenance fee, ($50.00) for 2021 is now due. This fee is payable to the parish cemetery where your loved one is buried. It can be paid at any time through out the year or in installments. This fee is used for the upkeep of the parish cemetery.

NOTES

August 17 is Election Day. in Nova Scotia -

Catholic Conscience is a new online resource with information on election process and how to select the candidate for your vote. From the website: "Catholics are called to participate, in accordance with the full measure of talents entrusted to them by God. At a minimum, this means voting wisely after having considered all relevant issues, the positions of each of the candidates and parties, and relevant Church teachings."
Read more on the website: https://catholicconscience.org/novascotia2021/

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