THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD ~ APRIL 17, 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, April 23 - St. Joseph, Port Felix - 6:00 p.m. - †Ellen Marie Pellerine


Sunday, April 24 - Star of the Sea, Canso - 11:00 a.m. - †Brenda Marie Bond


WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE: there will be no weekday Masses this week.

PLEASE NOTE: The Churches of St. Vincent de Paul, Queensport and St. Agnes, Little Dover will reopen for the Weekend Mass on the weekend of 14th & 15th 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.


I would like to inform the Parishioners that I will be away for some days, sometime after the Easter celebrations. The Parish Office remains open for all your needs. Wishing you all a joyous and glorious Easter celebration. - Fr. Jonathan


REFLECTION ON TODAY’S READINGS - Alleluia! He is Risen!!

The Easter message shatters and subverts conventional human wisdom. Anticipation displaces dread. Regret gives way to equanimity. Cynicism vanishes before creativity. Self-control conquers addiction. Reconciliation overtakes estrangement. Inner peace calms disquiet and distraction, purpose replaces futility. Creativity banishes boredom. Darkness has turned to light, fear to confidence, anxiety to calm, despair to hope and death has indeed turned to life in all its fullness. We will in fact conquer death. The physical, material world is not all that exists, the spirit transcends matter. Science has given us many gifts, but it is not always the best way or the only way to know. Love is always more powerful than knowledge. Despite the shadows of death that darken our world, if we look carefully, we see Easter resurrection breaking out everywhere: When we see a tree in full blossom and hear the laughter of a child; when we give and share and live in communion with one another; when we reach out to those who have lost hope and communicate hope to them; in the self-sacrificial goodness of so many people the world over. Then Easter happens again and again. Magic is in the air. Easter joy, hope, peace and life are for all.


MEMORIAL EASTER DONATIONS:

We wish to acknowledge donations in memory of:

†Terry Parker

†Bob and †Gerloch Parker

†Cal and †Tootsie Baker

†John and †Hazel Phalen

†John and †Annie Richard

†George and †Bertha O’Hearn


SYNOD UPDATE: If you had 10 minutes with Pope Francis, what would you tell him? Now through the end of May, at the invitation of Pope Francis, our diocese is among those worldwide engaged in Synod consultations and conversations, asking our faithful to share their stories, ideas and dreams for the church moving forward. Information gathered will be compiled in a report for review by regional and national bishops to be part of a national submission to the Synod of Bishops in 2023.
How do people engage in the Synod? visit our website: www.antigonishdiocese.com/listeningchurch , complete the online survey - send an E-mail submission to: listeningchurch@dioceseofantigonish.ca or mail to : Listening Church, Diocesan Pastoral Centre, PO Box 100, Stn A Sydney NS. B1P 6G9


STAR OF THE SEA PARISH NEWS

Thank You - to an anonymous group of ladies who cleaned and polished the brass church ware, it looks beautiful! Thanks so much.

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 24

Lector - Juanita Dort

Usher - Rene LeBlanc

Sacristan - Carla Armsworthy

Cleaners - April 17 - 23 - Harry Delorey

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


SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

Star of the Sea

Envelopes (33) 700.00

St. Agnes

Envelopes (10) 185.00

St. Joseph

Envelopes (18) 179.00

Cemetery yard sale 100.00

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