STAR
OF THE SEA, CANSO
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ OCTOBER 24, 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 30 - 4:30 p.m. - St. Vincent de Paul - ♥For the Faithful
- 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph - †Elizabeth Greencorn
Sunday, October 31 - 9:30 a.m. - St Agnes - †William “Junior” Peitzsche
- 11:00 a.m.- Star of the Sea - †Earle & †Michelle O’Halloran
WEEKDAY MASSES -
Thursday, October 28 - 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.
COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED: (All Souls) will be celebrated at Star of the Sea Church, Tuesday, November 2 at 6:00 p.m. Please advise the parish who will be representing your family if you have received a letter. All parishioners are invited and encouraged to attend. COVID19 restrictions will be in place.
MEMORY TREES - will be placed in Star of the Sea and St. Joseph Churches starting November 2nd and continuing until Sunday, January 8. Minimum donation will be $5.00 and a loved one’s name will be written on a ball. Donations will be deposited to the parish of your choice. Please fill out a memorial card with your loved one’s name. For more information contact the parish office or Carla Armsworthy
REFLECTION
ON TODAY’S READINGS -
Expect To Receive What You
Pray For
It is indeed fascinating to know that the blind man was not spiritually
blind! He was able to recognize Jesus and what he could do for him.
All the other people with Jesus saw this blind man as a habitual
beggar and so they all thought that he was going to ask Jesus for
alms. Alms he asked for but not with the hands or lips but with his
faith and Jesus immediately responded to him saying “Your faith
has healed you”. Faith connects us to God, and it makes us the
recipient of the power of God. The blind man healed by Jesus is asked
to go his way and surprisingly he chooses to follow Christ. A true
God-experience keeps us always with Him and His ways become our ways.
We, who have sight and claim to have faith, either fail to recognize
Jesus or are too embarrassed to call out his name. Let us have the
courage to acknowledge Jesus and shout his name that we too may hear
Jesus telling us, “Your faith has saved you”.
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. Members urgently needed, PLEASE JOIN US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!
Ministries Schedule, October 31
Lector - Paul Smith
Usher - Bill MacMillan
Sacristan - Carla Armsworthy
Cleaners - October 31 - Nov 6 - Harry Delorey
Cemetery Clean-up - - a huge thank you to those who helped with the Clean - Up. We appreciate your commitment and sacrifice. Many thanks.
Ways & Means - Christmas Game of Chance - Parishioners are invited to donate Christmas related items. Draw date is November 30.
Craft & Bake Sale - will be held Saturday, December 11 (dependent on Covid Restrictions). Location to be announced. Donations would be appreciated.
ST. AGNES PARISH NEWS
Club 100 winners were Carey Gillis, Marg Armsworthy, Ernie Keefe, Wade Horne and Maureen Boudreau. Thank you for your support. Profit was $500.00.
Ticket Draw - 15 prizes of $100.00 each (dependent on number of tickets sold). $10.00 per ticket, 300 numbers sold. Draw date December 12. Contact Bernice Munroe or Beattie Horne to purchase tickets.
LITURGY COMMITTEE MEETING - next meeting will be announced.
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS (from October 10th. & 17th., 2021):
| STAR OF THE SEA Oct. 10th. (33) $740. Oct. 17th. (27) $370. Loose $20. Evangelization of Nations (5) $55. |
ST. AGNES Oct. 10th. (11) $165. Oct. 17th. (13) $420. Evangelization of Nations (1) $10. |
ST. VINCENT de PAUL Oct. 10th. (5) $95. Oct. 17th. (6) $150. |
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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. 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 Center, Nov 5 & 19.
Oasis Days - 9:45 am - 4:00 p.m. at the Marian Community, 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
