STAR
OF THE SEA, CANSO
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD~ APRIL 10, 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
PLEASE NOTE: The churches of St. Agnes and St. Vincent de Paul will reopen May 7 & 8, 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.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Monday, April 11- Mass of Chrism - 4:00 p.m. - St. Ninian’s Cathedral, Antigonish
Holy Thursday, April 14 - 7:00 p.m. - St. Joseph Church, Port Felix
Good Friday, April 15 - 3:00 p.m. - St. Joseph Church, Port Felix
Easter Vigil, April 16 - 9:00 p.m. - St. Joseph Church, Port Felix - †Geraldine & †Stanley Cashin
Easter Sunday, April 17 - 11:00 a.m. - Star of the Sea Church, Canso - †Edward Roberts
REFLECTION ON TODAY’S READINGS - From ‘Hosanna’ to ‘Crucify Him’
The celebration of the Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion commemorates of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the narration of his passion and death. These two events that historically took place on different occasions have been united into a single Liturgical celebration. This celebration is a story of our own lives. Just as Jesus, there are times when we meet with success and receive appreciation and support from others. At other times, we encounter failure and experience of rejection and condemnation. Jesus was a picture of majesty and serenity on both occasions because of his unflinching trust in his Father. He has left us an example to be imitated. Today as well, we see Jesus as truly human. He is in pain. He is confronted with a betrayal from a close and trusted friend. Yet he cannot avert it because that was a way to show his obedience to his Father. His mission was not only to save us from our sins but equally to show us the way to salvation. When in this type of human situation all we have to do is to follow in the footsteps of the Lord. Let us always remember that whatever comes our way after we have sincerely done our best is God’s will for us!
STAR OF THE SEA PARISH NEWS
Property and Finance Committee - will meet Tuesday, May 3 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, April 17
Lector - Buzz Lumsden
Usher - Carla Armsworthy
Sacristan -Carla Armsworthy
Cleaners - April 3 - 9 - Theresa Casey/Eileen Cohoon
Butterfly Memory Tree - Easter Sunday, April 17 - Pentecost Sunday, June 5. If you wish to remember a loved one in this manner please fill out a Memorial Card (available in the entrance of the church) and place it in the Collection Basket. A minimum donation of $5.00 is requested per Butterfly. Donations will be deposited to the parish of your choice.
Game of Chance - So very thankful for your support and ongoing efforts. It is much appreciated. Congratulations to the winners. Profit was $1,690.00
Saturday, May 7 - Bake Sale, 12 noon, Canso/Hazel Hill Fire Hall. Donations are requested and can be dropped off by 11:00 a.m. Much appreciated.
Saturday, May 7 - Lobster Card Play - 7:00 p.m. Canso/Hazel Hill Fire Hall. $10.00 per person
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 - We are planning some activities for the May long weekend and we are in need of prizes for prize bingo or straw booth.
We appreciate your support. More details to follow
LENTEN CALENDAR FOR YOUR SYNOD JOURNEY - April 8-14
Fast from the Emphasis on Differences, Feast on the Unity of all Life. We see a world increasingly fractured by politics, boundaries and individual beliefs, yet beneath it all, we are all human, and all beloved children of God.
Almsgiving: Reach out to those you know of other denominations, faiths and genders, and invite them into conversation. Reflect on the Synod questions of Ecumenism, and of being companions on the journey. Where can our thinking and actions shift from differences to unity?
Prayer: Offer up a prayer for understanding those we consider different from us, that we may learn more of them and ourselves on this Synod journey. Synod = Journey Together Pray Connect Share Your Story http://www.antigonishdiocese.com/ListeningChurch
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS
Star of the Sea
Envelopes (22) 380.00
St. Agnes
Envelopes (4) 70.00
St. Joseph
Envelopes (18) 199.00
Cemetery 30.00
