STAR
OF THE SEA, CANSO
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ AUGUST 28, 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, Sept 3 - 4:30 p.m. - St. Vincent de Paul, Queensport - ♥For the Faithful
- 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph, Port Felix - ♥For the Faithful
Sunday, Sept 4 - 9:30 a.m. - St. Agnes, Little Dover - †Don Bouchie
- 11:00 a.m.- Star of the Sea, Canso - 11:00 a.m. - †Ronald Cashin, Sr. and Ronald Cashin,Jr.
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE:
Thursday, Sept 1 - 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 - Humility and Meekness
Today’s readings teach us the virtues of simplicity, humility, and meekness. In our daily life, we see people basking in the limelight of prominence and fame, unmindful of the needs and cries of others. But Jesus teaches in today’s parable a different value system where “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbles himself will be exalted”, “The first among you must be the servant of all”, “The last will be first and the first will be last”, “When you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed....”
Jesus’ own life is an eloquent example of meekness, simplicity, humility, and humble service. The one who was and is in the form of God, takes the form of a human being, becomes the servant of others, and befriends and entertains the poor and lowly of the society. Pope Francis reminds us, “We are called to draw near to the poor, to encounter them, to meet their gaze, to embrace them, and to let them feel the warmth of love that breaks through their solitude. Their outstretched hand is also an invitation to step out of our certainties and comforts, and to acknowledge the value of poverty in itself” (Message for the World Day of the Poor, No. 3). Let us not forget that humility and meekness are virtues necessary for our entry into eternal life.
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 - Edmund LeBlanc
Usher - Rene LeBlanc
Sacristan - Carla Armsworthy
Cleaners - August 28 - Sept 3 - Irene MacDonald & Juanita Dort
Regatta Prize Bingo/Cake Booth and Chowder Luncheon - A very HUGE thank you for your support of these events. Profit will be announced when it come available. Your help is much appreciated.
Ticket Draw Winner, Crocheted Bedspread - was Connie Rhynold of Whitehead. Congratulations. Special thanks to the donor, sellers and buyers!
ST. AGNES PARISH NEWS
Club 100 Winners - Congratulations to Donna Casey, Stella Boudreau, Kim Bouchie, Ruthie Greencorn, and Keith Casey. Thank you so much for your support.
ST. JOSEPH NEWS
Regular Weekly Bingo - Saturday at 7:30 pm
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS
Star of the Sea
August 14 (35) 855.00
August 21 (25) 360.00
Loose 80.00
St. Agnes
August 14 (15) 205.00
August 21 (13) 205.00
Loose 30.00
Cemetery (1) 50.00
St. Joseph
August 14 (13) 157.00
Yard Sale 1,808.00
Cemetery 50.00
St. Vincent de Paul
August 14 (7) 105.00
August 21 (5) 115.00
Loose 5.00
NOTES
Annual Celebration for Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine, Mabou - Sunday, September 11th. The Continuous Rosary -1:00 pm at the Shrine. Mass will be offered at St. Mary’s Church at 4:00 pm with Father Dan MacDonald officiating. There will be refreshments at the Parish Hall after Mass, Compliments of St. Mary’s CWL For inquiries please call 902-945-2221. The Gift Shop at the Shrine is open every day from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Our Lady of Grace Monastery - Weekly Events:
Fridays 3-5 pm, Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions);
Sunday Mass, 9:30 am
Father Albert MacPherson, OSA is Chaplain of Our Lady of Grace Monastery and Director of Our Lady of Grace Shrine. For retreats and overnight accommodations, please contact Lucille Fougere at 902.623.0075
