STAR
OF THE SEA, CANSO
PENTECOST SUNDAY ~ JUNE 5, 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, June 11 -St. Vincent de Paul, Queensport – 4:30 p.m. - ♥For the Faithful
Saturday, June 11 - St. Joseph, Port Felix - 6:00 p.m. - †William David
Sunday, June 12- St. Agnes, Little Dover – 9:30 a.m. - †Betsy (Ruth) Feltmate
Sunday, June 12 - Star of the Sea, Canso - 11:00 a.m. - †Brenda Marie Bond
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE:
Thursday, June 2 - 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.
NOTE: This is to inform the Parishioners that I will be away from June 12th for the funeral and burial of my late father Mr. Francis Obichukwu Nnajiofor. And because of this, there will be no Weekend Masses in St. Agnes Little Dover and St. Vincent de Paul Queensport from June 18th- July 3rd. Masses will resume in these two churches on the weekend of July 9/10th. Asking for your prayers for a successful and safe trip.
REFLECTION
ON TODAY’S READINGS -
The Gift of the Holy Spirit
The
Feast of Pentecost celebrates the fulfillment of the promise of Jesus
of sending the Holy Spirit upon the apostles to help them carry out
the mission entrusted to them. Just as Jesus was anointed with the
Spirit at the beginning of his ministry so also the apostles needed
the anointing of the Spirit to be effective in their mission. The
Holy Spirit is given to all who are baptized into Christ to enable
them to live a new way of life - a life of love, peace, joy, and
righteousness. The Holy Spirit fills our hearts with the love of God
and he gives us the strength and courage we need in order to live our
Christian life. Just as God breathed life into Adam, so the gift of
the Holy Spirit is an imparting of “new life” to his
people. With the gift of the Holy Spirit, a new creation begins.
Jesus’ gift of peace to his disciples was more than an absence
of troubles and problems in life. His peace included the forgiveness
and the fullness of everything good. Do we pray for a fresh
outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our lives to live a faithful
Christian life? Lord, we too have experienced what it feels like
when the heart sits crouched in a corner in the grip of fear. When I
am shut up behind the heavy doors of my own fears, anxieties, and
sins, Lord send your Spirit to break open my doors and bathe me in
your grace. My dear friends in Christ, give the Holy Spirit space to
direct your life. He is a person you can receive and experience.
Welcome him into your life as a special friend this Pentecost Sunday.
SYNOD UPDATE: Sunday, June 5, 3:00 pm. St. Ninian Cathedral. Closing celebration for the diocesan listening phase of the Synod of Bishops. Mass celebrated by Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick, followed by a light reception.
STAR OF THE SEA NEWS
Property and Finance Committee - Tuesday, June 7 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.
Cemetery clean-up - a very special thank you to those who helped in any way, Much appreciated.
Ministries Schedule, June 12
Lector - Paul Smith
Usher - Carla Armsworthy
Sacristan - Carla Armsworthy
Cleaners - June 12 - 18 - Harry Delorey
Butterfly Memory Tree - A very special thank you to all who contributed and organized this event. Total proceeds will be announced next week.
R3egatta Prize Bingo - The parish is requesting prizes for this Bingo which will be held Sunday, August 14 at the Canso/Hazel Hill Fire Hall. Thank you for your anticipated support.
Club 100 - tickets are available from the Ways and Means Committee members. Thank you for your ongoing support.
ST. AGNES PARISH NEWS
Straw Draw - we are requesting donations for a Straw Draw, donations may be dropped off at the hall or given to Charlene or Colleen.
ST. JOSEPH NEWS
Regular Weekly Bingo - Regular weekly bingo every Saturday at 7:30 pm
Activities are planned for Saturday July 2, 2022.
More details to follow. Prizes are needed for straw booth. Thanks for your support
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS
Star of the Sea (33) 1,245.00
Cemetery (1) 50.00
St. Agnes (25) 405.00
Cemetery (9) 460.00
St. Vincent de Paul (6) 115.00
Loose 5.00
Cemetery (1) 50.00
St. Joseph (21) 327.00
Picnic Donation 250.00
Cemetery Yard Sale 1,169.50
Donations 100.00
Building Fund, MODG grant 500.00
Lobster Tickets 2,270.00
PLEASE NOTE: At this time we also wish to remind parishioners/family members of the maintenance fee of $50.00 (minimum amount) per year. This fee is payable to the parish cemetery where your loved one is buried. Funds raised are used for the upkeep and maintenance of the parish cemeteries.
