SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ JANUARY 17, 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: Sam Delorey,
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, January 23 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph - †Mary Ann Casey

Sunday, January 24 - 11:00 a.m. - Star of the Sea - †David Harding

PLEASE NOTE: The churches of St. Agnes and St. Vincent de Paul are closed for the winter months. MASS will resume the first weekend in May, 2021.

WEEKDAY MASSES

Thursday, January 21, 6:00 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Chapel - †Anita Richard

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 Called to lead others to Christ

The Call of Andrew and Peter in the gospel of today reminds us that we cannot be true witnesses of the gospel unless we live by the gospel we preach. By living the gospel and sharing our lives with others, we become signposts that lead others to Christ. If we are authentic disciples of Christ, we will be moved to share Christ with others. We cannot claim to have met Christ and fail to bring others to him. The mantra of the evangelization is a personal witness. The exchange between Andrew and Peter exemplifies the mantra of the new evangelization. We all need to be more enthusiastic about sharing our faith with others and bringing them to commit their lives to Christ just as we have done.

STAR OF THE SEA NEWS

Ministries Schedule - Special thanks to all who continue to support our parishes through ministry in celebrating Sunday Mass. A huge thank you to Mary LeBlanc who continues to work at publishing and scheduling those in ministry. It is much appreciated!!

Ticket Draw - Tickets will be available on a $300.00 Fuel Oil Gift Certificate. Please contact Flo Flemming to sell or purchase tickets. Draw date is Tuesday, February 23. Your anticipated support is appreciated.

Letter Writing Campaign - is ongoing, please support the parish in any amount that you are able. For more information, please contact the parish office.

Ministries Schedule, January 24

Lectors - Paul Smith

Ushers/Collectors - Rene LeBlanc

ST. AGNES PARISH NEWS

Letter Writing Campaign - is ongoing, please support the parish in any amount that you are able. For more information, please contact Charlene or Colleen Boudreau. Thank you

MEMORY TREES - Thank you to all who supported this event, Profit was Star of the Sea - $815.00; St. Agnes - $425.00; St. Vincent de Paul -$10.00

SUNDAY MISSALS - are available in the entrance of our churches, cost this year is $8.00 per missal. The increase in cost is directly related to an increase from our supplier.

NOTES

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - is Jan. 18-25. "Our shared faith, and our witness is more powerful for being united.” For Bishop Kirkpatrick's message and resources for the week: www.antigonishdiocese.com/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity/

Just Because You Can't See It Doesn't Mean It Isn't There. Join us for a Conversation on Mental Health: Jan. 28, 7 pm via Facebook Live @StJosephsParishNorthSydney. Moderated by Norma Blinkhorn, Diocesan Youth Ministry coordinator, with Fr Doug MacDonald. For more details: www.antigonishdiocese.com/lets-talk-jan-28

PRE-MARRIAGE PROGRAM - will be held on May 29, 2021. Please register by calling (902) 849-4772. Family Service of Eastern NS, 9 Minto Street, Glace Bay, NS, B1A 5G5

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

Star of the Sea

Envelopes (29) 459.00

St. Agnes

Envelopes (3) 40.00

St. Vincent de Paul

Envelopes (1) 100.00