WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE:

Thursday, August 18 - St. Anthony’s Chapel - ♥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 - Christianity Is Not A Spectator Sport
A true disciple never has an easy road. Enduring on the path of discipleship may lead us to division, derision, calumny, rejection, and even death. It is worse for a disciple who is a committed messenger of God (Jeremiah). Yet God who calls also provides and protects. Jeremiah would not die in the mud. Other messengers of God would save his life. No matter what the price we must pay as Christ’s disciples and God’s messengers, the lesson and encouragement of the “cloud of witness” that surrounds us is; that we must stick to the truth and persevere on it. Jesus reminds us: “Your perseverance will win you your life” (Lk 21:19). No fear, he reassures. Revere only the one who can cast both body and soul into hell (Mt 10:28). Taking a stand and telling the truth often invites division and opposition. You are either for Jesus or against Jesus. This can divide a family. It can put you in rejection, opposition, and loneliness. Jesus is preparing His followers for this. There is no comfortable way to be a follower of Christ Frequently there is a high price to pay when you become a disciple through baptism. We are reminded that Christianity is not a spectator sport where we sit on the sidelines and watch.

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, August 21

Lector - Martha Rhynold

Usher - Paul Horne

Sacristan - Flo Flemming

Cleaners - August 21 - 28 - Baker Girls

Regatta Prize Bingo - The parish is requesting prizes for this Bingo which will be held Sunday, August 14, 7:00 p.m. at the Canso/Hazel Hill Fire Hall.

Cake Booth and Chowder Luncheon - both events will be happening during the Canso Regatta. Luncheon is August 20 starting at 11:30 after the parade, cost is $15.00. Please support in any way you can.

ST. AGNES PARISH NEWS

Club 100 tickets - draw date is August 16. Please contact Charlene or Colleen for tickets. Thank you for your support.

Thank you - to Phillip Ryan for donating a load of top soil for the St. Agnes Cemetery. It is much appreciated!!

ST. JOSEPH NEWS

Regular Weekly Bingo - Saturday at 7:30 pm

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

Star of the Sea (28) 405.00

Loose 25.00

St. Agnes (26) 275.00

Cemetery (1) 50.00

St. Joseph (24) 287.00

Loose 7.00

St. Vincent de Paul (6) 125.00

Cemetery (1) 50.00

PRAY, WATCH, REFLECT: WALKING TOGETHER - The Papal Visit to Canada has concluded: We continue to hold in prayer our Holy Father and indigenous communities, that his visit and their encounters may foster Truth and Reconciliation and healing in our hearts, communities, country, and faith.

Videos of the events can still be watched via https://www.papalvisit.ca/watch/

For links and resources, see our website: https://www.antigonishdiocese.com/papal-visit-to-canada.../

PRAYER INTENTIONS -

For our Diocesan families: that this summer season may provide opportunities to reconnect with loved ones and restore bonds that may have been weakened during the season of pandemic, We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen

For our Priests: God of mercy and holiness, hear the anguished cry of your people for holy Priests to shepherd them. Fill their hearts with enlightened zeal, that they minister worthily in Your presence, be faithful to Your church always, and come at last to love You with a never ending love. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord. Amen

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