FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ APRIL 30, 2023

STAR OF THE SEA, CANSO

ST. AGNES, LITTLE DOVER

ST. JOSEPH, PORT FELIX

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, QUEENSPORT

PASTOR: FR. JONATHAN NNAJIOFOR 902-366-2927

CONGREGATION OF NOTRE DAME 902-358-2346

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

Saturday, May 6 - 4:30 p.m. - St. Vincent de Paul - ♥For the Faithful

- 6:00 p.m. St. Joseph - †Velda & †Francis Cashin

Sunday, May 7 - 9:30 a.m. - St. Agnes Hall - †Louise Harnish

- 11:00 a.m. - Star of the Sea - †Ronald Cashin, Jr. & †Ronald Cashin, Sr.

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Thursday, May 4 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Anthony Chapel - ♥For the Faithful

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 - Jesus the Good Shepherd
The character of the sheep is such that they can never be on the right track unless they listen and follow the shepherd. The sheep have no natural sense of direction, they do not seem to know which way to go in life, they are incapable of caring for themselves on their own and they are weak animals. They can easily get weary and have no defensive instincts when a predator tries to attack them. Jesus, by referring to himself as the good shepherd, wants to teach us how weak and helpless we are and how he would go to any lengths to save us. Jesus is the genuine, committed, and never-compromising shepherd, who is ever ready to sacrifice even his life for his followers. He leads, protects, and guides us to the safest pastures of life. Jesus claims that He knows his own sheep and they listen to His voice. Jesus, the Good Shepherd who gives His own life for the sheep, becomes the way that leads to life eternal. Jesus is also the door that protects and safeguards his followers. He knows that His sheep require constant attention and care. Any failure on the part of the shepherd can be detrimental to the sheep. Like sheep, we, his followers, are vulnerable and susceptible to many failures, wounds, and temptations in our lives. Jesus becomes our strength and helps us overcome our weaknesses. Our role is to ‘serve the God we know and know the God we serve’. Let us pray that we may be enabled to hear Jesus telling us, “I am the Door. Whoever enters through me will be saved.”

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 Grounds -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, May 7

Lector - Edmund Leblanc

Usher: Bill MacMillan

Sacristan - Carla ARmsworthy

Cleaners - April 30 - May 6 - Irene/Juanita

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. 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.

THANK YOU - We wish to acknowledge a grant of $1,100.00 from MODG to assist with the placement of an Emergency Generator in the Parish Hall. We accept this grant on behalf of the Community of Little Dover. Special thanks to Janet Peitzsche for her help.

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 (40) 465.00

Loose 50.00

Winter Fuel (1) 20.00

St. Agnes (10) 225.00

St. Joseph (15) 252.00

Loose 5.00

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.