STAR
OF THE SEA, CANSO
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ APRIL 18, 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, April 24 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph - †Edward Roberts
Sunday, April 25 - 11:00 a.m. - Star of the Sea - ♥For the Faithful
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, April 22 - 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 The Eucharistic Presence of Jesus
Today’s liturgy invites us to appreciate lovingly the riches of the Paschal mystery which is the culmination of all the work of creation and redemption, of all the reality of humans, and of all the revelation of God. For the believer, every Eucharistic celebration renews the presence of Christ who died and rose again. Jesus comes into the midst of the Christians assembled for the Eucharistic celebration and through the Eucharist he makes them touch his body, his real presence. Christ is also present and communicates through the Scriptures and through his witnesses who are sent to proclaim the forgiveness of sins. The Apostles, who would witness to the Risen Lord and would call the people to conversion, are themselves now full of fear, doubt, and diffidence. But the Lord appears to them and clears away their doubt, inspires and enlightens them, and leads them to understand the Scriptures where everything was foretold. The Lord eats with them and proclaims that in his name will be preached to all nations the message of conversion and forgiveness of sins. The Apostles would soon begin this task very faithfully. Wherever people accept the call to conversion and wherever pardon from God and interpersonal pardon among people take place, there the Paschal victory of Jesus bears fruit and is understood.
STAR OF THE SEA NEWS
Butterfly Memory Tree - has been placed in Star of the Sea Church and will remain until Pentecost Sunday, May 23 . If you wish to remember a loved one in this manner please fill out a Memorial Card (available in the entrance of the church) and place it in the Collection Basket. A minimum donation of $5.00 is requested per Butterfly. Donations will be deposited to the parish of your choice.
Property and Finance Committee - required immediately - FOUR NEW MEMBERS, if this interests you in any way, please contact a committee member or the parish office as soon as possible.
ST. AGNES PARISH NEWS
Appreciation - we wish to acknowledge a Covid Relief Grant from MODG in the amount of $2,500.00 to St. Agnes Parish. Thank you so very much.
Straw Draw - a profit of $2, 8750.00 has been realized. There are a few straws left. A very HUGE thank you to all who supported and organized this event.
ST. JOSEPH NEWS
Straw Booth - plans are underway to have a straw draw at the Parish Hall on the May Long Weekend. We are looking for prizes for this event, if you have an item to donate, please drop it off at the Hall. More details to follow.
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
NOTES:
Parish Council Meeting - 20th April; Time: 6:30 pm Venue: St. Joseph Church. All members are encouraged to attend.
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS
Star of the Sea (44) 565.00
Loose 10.00
St. Agnes (12) 225.00
St. Vincent de Paul N/A
St. Joseph (18) 163.00
Thank you so very much!!
