TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

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, Janet Delorey, Cynthia Creamer,
Calvin Harnish, Agnes Casey, Corrine Munroe,
Gerry Parker, Gelly Parker, Paul Horne,
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 TIMES

Saturday, September 10 - 4:30 p.m. - St. Vincent de Paul, Queensport - ♥For the Faithful

- 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph, Port Felix - †Rita David

Sunday, September 11 - 9:30 a.m. - St. Agnes, Little Dover - †Don Bouchie

- 11:00 a.m.- Star of the Sea, Canso - †Terry Horne

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE:

Thursday, September 8 - 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 Cost of Discipleship
- Discipleship of Jesus demands a high cost. It is like constructing a tower involving much expense and effort. It is, again, like waging a costly, demanding war against the enemy. In both instances, the one who undertakes them requires great resources, including strong will and courage to complete the duty. What is the cost one incurs to follow Christ? First, it involves alienation from one’s kith and kin. One should have the courage and will to break away from family ties in favor of Jesus’ way of life and His discipleship. People, including relatives, also begin to hate you and keep you out! Second, it involves suffering and self-sacrifice. There will be occasions when one is called upon to sacrifice one’s comforts, and even one’s very life for the sake of Christ. There will be calumny, rejection, alienation, and brokenness. “If they have persecuted Me, they will persecute you too” (John 15:20). Jesus’ way is the way of the cross. It is a life of renunciation and self-sacrifice. “So, therefore, whoever of you does not renounce all that he/she has, cannot be My disciple.” The cost is high, but the ultimate reward is nothing less than a life of total union with the Lord.

STAR OF THE SEA NEWS

Property and Finance Committee - Tuesday, September 6 at 6:15 p.m. in the meeting room at the Glebe. We desperately need new members, we only have 2 members on this committee.

Ministries Schedule, September 11

Lector - Edmund LeBlanc

Usher - Paul Horne

Sacristan - Flo Flemming

Cleaners - September 4 - 10 - Theresa Casey/Eileen Cohoon

Regatta Prize Bingo/Cake Booth and Chowder Luncheon - A very HUGE thank you for your support of these events. Profits - Cake Booth - $700.02; Prize bingo - $1,327.00; Chowder luncheon - $1,130.00 Your help is much appreciated.

Ticket Draw Winner, Crocheted Bedspread - was Connie Rhynold of Whitehead. Congratulations. Special thanks to the donor, sellers and buyers! Profit was $405.00

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH TO THE ORGANIZERS AND DONORS

ST. AGNES PARISH NEWS

Club 100 Winners - Congratulations to Donna Casey, Stella Boudreau, Kim Bouchie, Ruthie Greencorn, and Keith Casey. Thank you so much for your support.

ST. JOSEPH NEWS

Regular Weekly Bingo - Saturday at 7:30 pm

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

Star of the Sea (27) 395.00

Loose 20.00

St. Agnes (11) 160.00

St. Joseph August 21 (17) 177.00

August 28 (15) 150.00

St. Vincent de Paul (7) 145.00

Loose 10.00

NOTES

Annual Celebration for Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine, Mabou - Sunday, September 11^th. The Continuous Rosary -1:00 pm at the Shrine. Mass will be offered at St. Mary’s Church at 4:00 pm with Father Dan MacDonald officiating. There will be refreshments at the Parish Hall after Mass, Compliments of St. Mary’s CWL For inquiries please call 902-945-2221. The Gift Shop at the Shrine is open every day from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.

September 1 - Season of Creation Begins

"If we learn how to listen, we can hear in the voice of creation a kind of dissonance. On the one hand, we can hear a sweet song in praise of our beloved Creator; on the other, an anguished plea, lamenting our mistreatment of this our common home." - Pope Francis, in his message for the Season of Creation 2022
The Season of Creation is an annual ecumenical celebration extending from September 1, the World Day of Prayer for Care of our Common Home, through October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. It is a season of learning about and advocating care for the Earth, our common home. For resources and more: https://seasonofcreation.org/