THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER, APRIL 23, 2023

STAR OF THE SEA, CANSO

ST. AGNES, LITTLE DOVER

ST. JOSEPH, PORT FELIX

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

PASTOR: FR. JONATHAN NNAJIOFOR 902-366-2927

CONGREGATION OF NOTRE DAME 902-358-2346

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

Saturday, April 29 – 6:00PM - St. Joseph - †Timmy Tibbo

Sunday, April 30 – 11:00AM - Star of the Sea - †Edward Roberts

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Thursday, April 27 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Anthony Chapel - ♥For the Faithful

NOTES: The churches of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Agnes are closed and will reopen May 6/7

COMMUNION CALLS - If you know of someone 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 Walks by Our Side
The familiar story of the Emmaus disciples shows how God works in our lives. These two disciples, leaving Jerusalem and walking back to Emmaus, symbolize humans in their hopeless, discouraged, and disillusioned state. The one whom they had followed for three years, hoping for better times under his leadership, is no more. All the talk about his rising from the dead on the third day has only been a myth. Now there is no more reason to stay in Jerusalem. In their hopelessness, they are returning to their obscure village. But the Lord is not ready to leave them in their hopeless condition. The same Lord who was crucified and buried walks by their side! He leads them through the scripture, through the breaking of bread, opens their eyes, and brings them back their lost hope and joy. Our Lord is a living God. He is alive and active in our lives. In moments of our discouragement, he walks by our side, works in our hearts, and brings back our joy. Having experienced the risen Lord like the Emmaus disciples, we are the witnesses to the risen Lord in today’s world. Do I truly believe this?

STAR OF THE SEA NEWS

Groundskeeper Position - we are seeking a responsible person to take care of the parish cemeteries and grounds. This is seasonal work and wage can be negotiated. Please contact the parish office.

Star of the Sea Cemetery will have restricted access due to Spring thaw conditions. The barricade will be lifted when conditions improve. Thank you for understanding.

We also have been coping with an ongoing problem caused by ATVs crossing and using parish property. We have a barricade in place for the Spring Thaw conditions. The riders are going around the barricade and damaging parish property. We have requested assistance from the RCMP and wish to notify the public that trespassers will be prosecuted. This is NOT our preference but with the ongoing damage we feel it is necessary. This note pertains to all parish property. Thank you for understanding.

Ministries Schedule, April 30

Lector - Martha Rhynold

Usher: Paul Horne

Sacristan - Flo Flemming

Cleaners - April 30 - May 6 - Irene/Juanita

Please note the schedule runs until May 7, if you wish to have your name added or deleted please contact Mary LeBlanc by April 25.

We are inviting parishioners to serve as Sacristans, Altar Servers for Funeral and Ushers. Please contact Fr. Jonathan for more information.

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 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.

Spring Fling - Will be held Saturday, May 6 starting at 20 noon. Donations for Variety and Children’s Wheels, Bake Table are needed. Card Play for Lobsters will begin at 7:30 p.m.

ST JOSEPH NEWS regular Weekly Bingo continues on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Card Plays - Tuesday at 7:30 p.m

ST. AGNES NEWS - Bingo - Sundays at 7:00 p.m in the parish hall.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

Star of the Sea (35) 760.00

Winter Fuel (1) 20.00

St. Agnes (4) 100.00

St. Joseph (16) 150.00

Loose 5.00

Cemetery 25.00

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.