STAR
OF THE SEA, CANSO
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ NOVEMBER 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:
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, November 12 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph, Port Felix - †Eileen King
Sunday, November 13 - St. Agnes, Little Dover - NO MASS
- 11:00 a.m. Star of the Sea, Canso - †Ronald Cashin Sr. and †Ronald Cashin Jr.
WEEKDAY SCHEDULE:
Thursday, November 10 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Chapel, Canso - ♥For the Faithful
NOTES:
The church of St. Vincent de Paul is closed for the winter months. MASS will resume the first weekend in May, 2023.
This is to inform all the parishioners that there will be NO MASS at St. Agnes Church Little Dover, NS because of the safety of the people concerning some issues that we are currently experiencing with the building. We shall keep you updated as time goes on. Parishioners are encouraged to attend the 11:00 am Sunday Mass at Star of the Sea, Canso. We are sorry for any inconvenience this notice might have caused you.
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.
MEMORY TREES - have been placed in Star of the Sea and St. Joseph Churches and will remain until Sunday, January 8, 2023. 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 - Resurrection And the After-life
What happens to us after we die? Do we continue to “live”? Is it only the “soul” which continues to exist? Does the body also exist in some other form? These related questions have been food for thought for much theological and philosophical discussion for centuries. The Sadducees of Jesus’ time had such questions and, two thousand years later, we continue to have similar questions. However, more than worrying or wondering about the resurrection and life after death, we must be concerned about our lives in the here and now. To be concerned about our lives in the here and now means living fully in the present moment knowing full well that the future is in God’s capable hands. Though we do not really know what the future holds, we know who holds the future and this must be our motivation and inspiration. Too much speculation about things that are beyond us can lead to unnecessary worry and tension. It prevents us from doing what we have to do. If we keep in mind that our present will determine our future, then instead of worrying about tomorrow and the afterlife, we will ensure that we live fully today and in this life.
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS
Star of the Sea (30) 455.00
St. Agnes (20) 185.00
St. Vincent de Paul (5) 105.00
St. Joseph (17) 392.00
Cemetery 200.00
Thank you so very much for your support.
ST. AGNES NEWS:
Upcoming Fund-Raiser - Fall Fun Day - Saturday, November 12, starting at 1:00 p.m. in St. Agnes parish hall. Chocolate & Variety Wheels, Cake Walk, Ticket Sale with Hot Dogs and Pop. A very special THANK YOU for all donations, it is much appreciated.
Prize Bingo - will be held Saturday, November 12, 7:00 p.m. in the parish Hall.
Sunday Night Bingo - have resumed, 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall.
ST. JOSEPH NEWS
Regular Weekly Bingo - Saturday at 7:30 pm
Card Play - Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
ST.
VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS STAR OF THE
SEA NEWS Property
and Finance Committee -
Tuesday, November 29 at 6:15 p.m. in the meeting room Ministries
Schedule, November 13 Lector
- Paul Smith Usher
- Carla Armsworthy Sacristan
- Carla Armsworthy Cleaners
- November 13 - 19 - Harry Delorey
Glebe
Road - will be repaired. A
HUGE thank you to an anonymous donor for the load of gravel!!
Upcoming
Fund-Raising Events Trivia
Night - Special thank you to
all who supported this event in any way and to committee members who
work so hard for our parish.
Christmas
Bazaar - Saturday, December 3,
12:00 p.m. Canso Hazel Hill Fire Hall. Bake Table, Parcel Post,
Candy/Fudge; Craft Table, Chili/Chowder Lunch. Bingo - 2:00 p.m.
Card Play - 7:30 p.m.
Tickets
on $300.00 Grocery Gift Card -
will be available November 1.
Your
support is greatly appreciated!
LITURGY
COMMITTEE - will meet Tuesday,
December 6 at 6:30 in vestry of Star of the Sea. NOVEMBER
16 IS RED WEDNESDAY - Red Wednesday is an event aimed at
highlighting the persecution and injustice suffered by Christians,
while promoting respect and tolerance between people of different
religions. We want people to take a stand for their faith, and more
broadly, for religious freedom. Currently, 327 million Christians
live in a country where there is religious persecution. Another 178
million live in a country where there is discrimination. It makes
505 million Christians who are at risk. Please remember in prayer
all who are persecuted in any way.
We wish to acknowledge a grant of $500.00 from the
Municipality of the District of Guysborough. Special thanks to
District 4 Councillor, Dave Hanhams for your assistance.
