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Note: 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. They are encouraged to attend the 11 am Sunday Mass at Star of the Sea Canso. We are sorry for any inconvenience this notice might have caused you.

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

Saturday, October 22 - 4:30 p.m. - St. Vincent de Paul, Queensport - ♥For the Faithful

- 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph, Port Felix - †Mary Ann Casey

Sunday, October 23 -                 - St. Agnes, Little Dover - NO MASS

- 11:00 A.M. Star of the Sea, Canso - †Edward Roberts

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 20 - 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.

COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED: (All Souls) will be celebrated at Star of the Sea Church, Wednesday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. Please advise the parish who will be representing your family if you have received a letter.

MEMORY TREES - will be placed in Star of the Sea and St. Joseph Churches starting November 2^nd and continuing 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 - The Power of Perseverance in Prayer The first reading and the Gospel bring forth three aspects of prayer: a communitarian aspect of prayer, persistence in prayer, and the role of faith. An important gesture at prayer is the raising of hands. The hand is that part of the body that we work with. It is used to receive things or show hospitality through a handshake. We normally pray, “Bless the work of our hands, O Lord.” We raise our hands to God when we desire to receive favours from Him. When Moses’ hands are raised, God’s favor streams to the people of Israel. But when his hands are lowered, they begin to lose their battle until support comes. Our hands must be raised all the time supported by a prayer of perseverance so that God can pour His blessings on us. Prayer is effective when we cultivate perseverance. We should not grow weary in our prayer, lowering our hands. They must be raised in faith and total surrender. The widow raises her hands continually towards the unjust judge. We have to raise our hands continually and with determination towards our just and good judge.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

Star of the Sea (27) 1,380.00

Loose 5.00

St. Agnes (9) 120.00

Loose 6.00

St. Vincent de Paul (5) 110.00

Loose 6.00

St. Joseph (19) 179.00

Loose 19.00

Thank you so very much for your support.

ST. AGNES NEWS:

Upcoming Fund-Raiser - We are looking for prizes and/or cakes for this event. Hoping to have donations collected by October 31. Items acn be dropped to Colleen at the Post Office. Thanking you in advance.

ST. JOSEPH NEWS

Regular Weekly Bingo - Saturday at 7:30 pm

Card Play - Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Thank you - The grand total from the Yard Sale is $10.017.50!! Just amazing, a HUGE THANK YOU TO Lorraine, Darlene and Corrine. It is truly appreciated.

STAR OF THE SEA NEWS

Property and Finance Committee - Tuesday, November 1 at 6:15 p.m. in the meeting room Ministries Schedule, October 23

Lector - Martha Rhynold

Usher - Rene LeBlanc

Sacristan - Carla Armsworthy

Cleaners - October 16 - 22 - Juanita Dort/Irene MacDonald

Glebe Road is in bad need of repair, we are asking anyone who has a backhoe, etc to come level it off a bit. Otherwise, we will have to close the road.

LITURGY COMMITTEE - will meet Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30 in vestry of Star of the Sea church.

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