STAR
OF THE SEA, CANSO
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (Divine Mercy) ~ APRIL 16, 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, April 22 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph, Port Felix -†Stanley & †Geraldine Cashin
Sunday, April 23 - 11:00 a.m. - Star of the Sea, Canso - †Adam Rhynold
WEEKDAY SCHEDULE
Thursday, April 20 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Anthony 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:
The God Who Meets Us in Our Doubts and Confusions
There is a saying which goes thus: “God often visits us but most of the time we are not at home when He comes!” The story of St. Thomas is instructive and consoling too because our journey in spirit is often a slow walk through moments of doubt and times of confusion. St Thomas, whose hopes were already shattered because of the death of his beloved Master, was all the more hurt because he appeared to his companions in his absence. So, he refused to believe until he saw him and placed his hand on his side. Isit any different from our lack of faith when our life is shattered by a broken marriage, a death in the family, the loss of a job, or a serious financial crisis? St Thomas stands for all of us who travel the road of doubt and at times are unsure of our beliefs. Jesus respected Thomas’s honesty and met him at the very point of his uncertainty. Doubt for him proved to be a growing point of faith made stronger when tested. For us, living a truly Christian life involves putting into practice in our daily lives the faith we profess. There is no greater expression of faith than the life lived in the Christian spirit of friendship, harmony, and love. Faith is a blessing; it alone gives meaning to our lives and is the driving force of our existence.
STAR OF THE SEA NEWS
Please note - The Star of the Sea Cemetery, Canso will have restricted access due to Spring thaw conditions. The barricade will be lifted when conditions improve. Thank you for your understanding.
Ministries Schedule, April 23
Lector - Ginny Boudreau
Usher - Rene LeBlanc
Sacristan - Carla Armsworthy
Cleaners - April 16 - 22 - Theresa & Eileen
We are inviting parishioners to serve as Sacristans and Altar servers for funerals. Please contact Fr. Jonathan for more information.
Property and Finance Committee - Tuesday, April 18 at 6:15 p.m. in the meeting room
ST. JOSEPH NEWS
Regular Week Bingo - will begin Saturday, April 15 at 7:30 pm.
Card Play - Tuesdays at 7:30
Spring Fling - will be held Saturday, May 6 starting at 12 noon. Donations for the Variety and Children’s Wheels, Bake Table, are needed.
Card Play for lobsters will begin at 7:30 p.m. More information to follow.
ST. AGNES NEWS Bingo - Sundays at 7:00. Your support is greatly appreciated!
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS
Star of the Sea (21) 960.00
Easter (21) 410.00
Winter Fuel 60.00
Good Friday (Holy Lands) (24)400.00
St. Agnes (15) 325.00
Easter (10) 175.00
Good Friday (Holy Lands) (6) 85.00
Loose 25.00
St. Joseph (17) 252.00
Easter (5) 70.00
Good Friday (Holy Lands) (7) 65.00
Loose 6.75
NOTE: The new Liturgy volunteer schedule for Star of the Sea will soon be out...we will only have one sacristan, Flo Flemming and until July one usher, Bill MacMillan. Rene LeBlanc and Paul Horne will help when they are available. These positions will not be included in the new schedule...those involved are asked to volunteer whenever they are present and available at Mass.
The chairperson, Edmund Leblanc, has resigned... the remaining committee members are urged to consider assuming the role of chair. In addition the Liturgy committee needs new members. We wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to Edmund for his faithful service to our parishes.
MEMORIAL EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS:
We wish to acknowledge donations in memory of:
†Family members of Deanna Nickerson
†John & †Hazel Phalen
†John & †Annie Richard
†George & †Bertha O’Hearn
†Edward Roberts
†Fred Rhynold
†Members of the Snow/Feltmate families
†Lawrence & †Emily Dort
†Harry & †Lucy Horne
†Members of the Armsworthy Family
†Bob Geddes
†Family members of Noreen Casey
†Members of the Flemming Family
†Mary & †Pat Laffin
†Terry Parker
†Bob & †Gerloch Parker
†Cal & †Tootsie Baker
BUTTERFLY MEMORY TREES - 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 donation of $5.00 is requested per Butterfly. Donations will be deposited to the parish of your choice.
