FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT ~ MARCH 6, 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:
Sam Delorey, 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, March 12 - St. Joseph, Port Felix - 6:00 p.m. - †William David

Sunday, March 13 - Star of the Sea, Canso - 11:00 a.m. - †Florence Garcia

WEEKDAY MASSES

Wednesday, March 9 – St. Joseph’s, Port Felix - 6:00 pm - ♥For the Faithful

Thursday, March 10 - Canso (St. Anthony’s Chapel) - 6:00 pm - ♥For the Faithful

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.

REFLECTION ON TODAY’S READINGS - What is your own Temptation?

Temptations are not sin but causes of sin. They are necessary for our spiritual growth and until we overcome the temptations, we should not lay any claim to being spiritually strong. Our temptations usually spring from the things around us; our common desires; satisfaction of the bodily appetite; craving for prestige and recognition, and acquisition of power and wealth. All these surfaces in the temptations of our Lord Jesus Christ. One key with which Jesus locked up Satan is the “delaying and denying” of gratification. We too must learn to say “NO” to certain demands. We must free ourselves from the spirit of our generation: “Do it here and now.” Let us also beware of the tact and slight of Satan. He may even use words that seem to come from God. If we are abreast with the Scriptures, we will outsmart his gimmicks. Remember, if you win today, do not relax; Satan will return at an opportune time with more force.

STAR OF THE SEA NEWS

Property and Finance Committee - will meet Tuesday, April 5 at 6:15 p.m. in the meeting room at the Glebe.

Ministries Schedule, March 13

Lector - Juanita Dort

Usher - Paul Horne

Sacristan - Flo Flemming

Cleaners - March 6 - 12 - Baker Girls

Ways & Means

Ticket Sale - Congratulations to David Casey, a very special thank you for your support and to those who sold tickets.

Fish Cake/Bean Supper - Much appreciation to those who donated and supported the supper in any way, thank you!

Game of Chance - will take place during the months of March, draw date April 5. Donations would be greatly appreciated.

Trivia Night - Saturday, April 2, 7:00 p.m. at Canso Hazel Hill Fire Hall. Please pre-register, $40.00 per team of 4, maximum 15 teams.

ST. AGNES PARISH NEWS

Club 100 - Tickets are available from fund- raising committee members. Ticket draw is Sunday, March 20. Thank you for your support.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

Star of the Sea

Envelopes (29) 495.00

St. Agnes

Envelopes (6) 100.00

St. Joseph

Envelopes(14) 135.00

Donation 50.00

Please pray for our parishes and parishioners. God is so wonderful, he will bless us in ways we can’t imagine.

WEEKLY SYNOD UPDATE

Complete our online Synod survey: 10 questions including this one to share your thoughts and experiences. The survey is anonymous. Survey link: https://fs26.formsite.com/DioceseofAntigonish/codp3edovo/index.html

March 2 -8

Fast from Indifference, Feast on Love

Engaging in the Synod journey gives voice to your story, wisdom and dreams for our church and God’s people. This week, learn more about the Synod and begin (or continue) your journey

Almsgiving: Take the Synod survey

Explore our ListeningChurch web page to learn of Pope Francis’ invitation and ways to connect

Prayer: Say the Synod prayer