STAR
OF THE SEA, CANSO
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ JULY 25, 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, July 31 - 4:30 p.m. - St. Vincent de Paul - ♥For the Faithful
- 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph - †Godfrey Pellerine
Sunday, August 1 - 9:30 a.m. - St Agnes - †Ron Haines
- 11:00 a.m. - Star of the Sea - †Tuttie Boudreau
WEEKDAY MASSES -
Thursday, July 29 - 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 Feeding of the Five Thousand
The readings of today, especially the first and the gospel point out the feeding of the people as a sign of God’s care for His people. In the First Reading, Elisha received the gift brought to him by someone who offers bread from the first products of his land in accordance with the law. The prophet uses the bread immediately to feed people in need, the numbers of whom were many, insisting that it would be enough in fulfillment of the word of God. This happened as the prophet had foretold. In the gospel, Jesus feeds a hungry crowd of five thousand men with five barley loaves and two fish, after which there were leftovers as well, Jesus teaches us that with God all things are possible. God has provided in the world enough for all those He created but sometimes lack of charitable spirit militates against the realization of integral human welfare. While some people in some parts of the world live in affluence others suffer hunger and deprivation. And even when we try to put into practice the call for charity towards those in need, Jesus is saying that we should do that with humility and never fall into the temptation of pride. The message of today’s readings, therefore, is that with faith in the Word of God, no gift is too small to be useful to the community. Thus, individual resources, spiritual or material, when pulled together for common good, receive God’s blessings and enrich the whole community of God’s people.
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 1
Lector - Paul Smith
Usher - Rene LeBlanc
Sacristan - Flo Flemming
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 in August, 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.
Winner of Quilt - was Betty Ann Munroe, I am sure you will enjoy it! A huge thank you to all supporters and to the quilt donor. We realized an amazing profit of $1,920.00!!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS
Ticket Draw - Tickets are available on a Summertime Basket, to be drawn July 31. To buy or sell tickets please contact Donna or Alice. Thank you for your anticipated support.
ST. JOSEPH NEWS
Straw draw at St Joseph's Parish Hall on Sunday August 1, at 2 pm. If weather permits, we will sell straws outside.
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 placed in the Cemetery Envelope from your box of collection envelopes or placed in an envelope marked “Cemetery” at any time during the year and can be paid in installments. This fee is used for the upkeep of the parish cemetery.
NOTES
First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly - will take place on Sunday, 25 July, 2021. The theme chosen for this day, “I am with you always” (cf. Mt 28:20). It seeks to encourage young people, families, and communities to draw near and to spend time with grandparents and the elderly, cherishing their essential role for the Church and society.
Anniversary of our Bishop - Sunday, July 25 - we celebrate the anniversary of the ordination of our Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick; may God send the Holy Spirit to guide him and all the people of our diocese in following Christ our Lord. Please remember Bishop Wayne in your prayers.
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS (from July 18, 2021):
| STAR OF THE SEA (28) $795. Loose $ 17. |
ST. AGNES (13) $221. Cemetery (1) $50. Loose $10. |
ST. VINCENT de PAUL (6) $95. |
ST. JOSEPH (22) $282. Cemetery $100. Cemetery Yard Sale $ 1280. |
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