STAR
OF THE SEA, CANSOFOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT ~ DECEMBER 19, 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
Sunday, December 26 - 11:00 a.m. - Star of the Sea - †Jack Duffy
WEEKDAY MASSES - No Weekday Masses
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, 2022.
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.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve 24th - St. Joseph, Port Felix - 4:00 p.m.
- St. Agnes, Little Dover - 6:00 p.m.
- Star of the Sea, Canso - 7:30 p.m. - Carol Sing; Mass - 8:00 p.m.
Christmas
Day 25th - Star of the Sea, Canso -
10:00 a.m.
(At
this Mass Proof of Vaccination will be required)
Saturday, January 1 - St. Joseph, Port Felix - 6:00p.m.
Sunday, January 2 - Star of the Sea, Canso - 11:00 a.m.
ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE - Wednesday, December 22 - 7:00 p.m. - Star of the Sea Church. All are invited to attend this uplifting and freeing celebration.
REFLECTION ON TODAY’S READINGS - Sharing the Joy of the Lord - The Angel breaks the incredible news to Mary that you, Lord, have just taken your abode in her womb. Any young woman in her place would have experienced confusion and bewilderment. No wonder, then, that she longed to share her secret and joy with someone and seek advice. Naturally, her elderly cousin Elizabeth was the best choice, for she too despite her old age, was bearing a child. Carrying you in her womb, your mother rushes to meet Elizabeth. What an awesome moment that meeting turns out to be! You are already on duty as our Redeemer, sanctifying John in his mother’s womb. In fact, the child in Elizabeth’s womb responds to your presence, as the mother, filled with the Holy Spirit, bears witness to it. Lord, grant us the grace, to bring your joy to all that we meet along the path of life. May your presence in our hearts, as in Mary’s womb bring salvation and joy to all!
ADVENT: Sunday, November 28 begins the Season of Advent where we prepare for Christmas, when we recall Christ’s first coming among us, and it is also a time when we look forward to his second coming at the end of the ages. Advent is a time of joyful expectation. During Advent, each Sunday’s Gospel reading has a specific focus. The Old Testament readings, especially those taken from Isaiah, are prophecies about the Messiah and messianic times. The selections from the writings of the Apostles present exhortations and instructions on different themes of the season. Let us remember and respond to this expectation in prayer, quiet time and preparation for the celebration of Christmas.
STAR OF THE SEA NEWS
Property and Finance Committee - will meet Tuesday, March 1 at 6:15 p.m. in the meeting room at the Glebe.
Ministries Schedule, December 26 - unavailable at this time
Ticket Sale - Congratulations to Hattie Creamer, so happy for you! Special thanks to all for your support! Profit was $1,160.00.
Craft Sale - Thanks so much, profit was $186.00.
Ways & Means Committee - a very special thank to the members of this committee. Your work and time is most appreciated. Enjoy a bit of down time
Memory Trees - Minimum donation will be $5.00 Donations will be deposited to the parish of your choice. For more information contact the parish office or Carla Armsworthy
ST. AGNES PARISH NEWS
Ticket Draw - A profit of $1,500.00 was realized. Congratulations to all winners. Special thanks for your support and appreciation for the organizers!
NOTES
Mass
For Shut-Ins - CHRISTMAS DAY -
We
will be airing Christmas Day Mass, Saturday at 1130am AT. Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick will be the presider for that Mass this year.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Anyone wishing to make a donation in memory of a loved one to help with the cost of Christmas flowers and decorations can do so by dropping the information in the collection basket in an envelope marked Flowers. Christmas flowers can be placed in the vestry of Star of the Sea after Mass December 19.
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS
Star of the Sea (21) $500.00
Shepherd’s Trust (1) $5.00
St. Joseph (20) $190.00
Special thanks for your ongoing support, it is much appreciated.
SUNDAY MISSALS - are available in the entrance of our churches, cost is $6.00 per missal.
COLLECTION ENVELOPES FOR 2022 - are available in the entrance of our churches. Please note: If you did not use an envelope in 2021, there will NOT be a box of envelopes for you. THERE ARE UNASSIGNED BOXES IN EACH CHURCH FOR YOUR USE. Please include your name with your donation to insure you are credited.
