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STAR
OF THE SEA, CANSO
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ JANUARY 15, 2023
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, January 21 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph, Port Felix - †Rita David
Sunday, January 22 - 11:00 a.m. Star of the Sea, Canso - †Beattie Horne
WEEKDAY SCHEDULE:
Thursday, January 19 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Chapel - ♥For the Faithful
NOTES: The churches of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Agnes are now closed for the winter months. MASS will resume the first weekend in May, 2023.
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 - A Lesson from John the Baptist - This Sunday’s readings articulate the role of every baptized Christian in this world. In the First Reading the Israelites are called to be the light to the Gentiles, a theme which will be further explained in the First Reading of next Sunday. While in the Babylonian exile, the Israelites were confused about their identity as the chosen people of Yahweh, Isaiah affirms their privileged position in the eyes of God. While God takes delight in His chosen people, he also demands that they should contribute their mite in being the light to the Gentiles. In the Second Reading St. Paul, the chosen vessel of the Lord, verbalizes his mission as ‘taking the name of Jesus to all’. This Apostle to the Gentiles fought the good fight till the end for the spread of the Good News, a mission of every baptized Christian. The Gospel makes a distinction between the baptism of John with water and the baptism of Jesus with the Holy Spirit. The first indicates the cleansing of past sins; the second inaugurates a new life in the Holy Spirit. While Jesus was accepting the baptism of water, he inaugurated the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit descended upon him like a dove. What difference do I experience because I am a baptized Christian? What role am I called to play in today’s world as a temple of the Holy Spirit?
MEMORY TREE, Star of the Sea - a very special thank you for your support, it has been the best ever! Thank you to the organizers and all who contribute to this event. Profit was $1,425.00!
STAR OF THE SEA NEWS
Property and Finance Committee - Tuesday, March 7 at 6:15 p.m. in the meeting room
Trivia Night - Saturday, January 21 at Canso Hazel Hill Fire Hall starting at 7:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to donate a pizza or volunteer in any way is asked to contact a Ways & Means Committee member. Please spread the word.
Fund-Raising Events Calendar for 2023 - is available in th entrance of the Church. Please consider how you can help out in the upcoming year. Your support in the past has been just wonderful and thank you so very much.
ST. JOSEPH NEWS
Card Play - Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
ST. AGNES NEWS - Bingo, Sundays at 7:00
LITURGY COMMITTEE - will meet in early February, date to be announced.
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS
Star of the Sea (31) 750.00
Initial (8) 80.00
St. Agnes (5) 90.00
Initial (2) 20.00
St. Joseph (23) 230.00
Initial (1) 5.00
Loose 5.00
Memory Balls 835.00
NOTES
Do good; seek justice: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an annual ecumenical celebration inviting Christians worldwide to pray for the unity of all Christians. To learn more: https://www.weekofprayer.ca/
Burying the Dead and Grieving Well: The new practices concerning the treatment of the bodies of the departed have direct consequences on the way we live out our grief. They also influence our ability to embark upon a path of healing after the loss we have experienced. The Catholic Bishops of Canada offer this guide to dealing with death and the various forms of bodily disposition, as well as the Catholic liturgical and pastoral practices that accompany the grieving process. It is hoped to be useful for families and friends dealing with the loss of a loved one, for pastors and those who welcome and accompany the bereaved, as well as for those in the funeral industry who take the religious dimension into account. The full document can be accessed on the CCCB website at bit.ly/cccb_buryingthedead
Mass For Shut-Ins airs Sundays 11:30 am on CTV Episodes are also recorded to be viewed on demand on our Diocese of Antigonish YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPYevnyrNU6zIWHDh8KJ71w
