STAR
OF THE SEA, CANSO
ST. AGNES, LITTLE DOVER
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, QUEENSPORT
ST. JOSEPH’S, PORT FELIX
PASTOR: FR. ANDREW GILLIES, 366-2927
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: MARIE PARKER, 366-2336
CONGREGATION OF NOTRE DAME 358-2346
SISTERS OF ST. MARTHA 625-4303
The
complete text of this bulletin is also available on the parish's
website at www.cansoparishes.org
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ MAY 2, 2010
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 8 - 4:30 - St. Vincent de Paul
Saturday, May8 - 6:00- St. Joseph
Sunday, May 9 - 9:30 a.m. - St. Agnes - +Lydia MacKenzie
Sunday, May 9 - 11:00 a.m. - +Marguerite Chisholm
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday, May 2 - 6:00 p.m. - Star of the Sea - +Marguerite Chisholm
Thursday, May 6 - 2:00 p.m. - Seaside Manor - +Intentions of Residents
RECONCILIATION/CONFESSIONS:
20 minutes before all weekend Masses or by appointment.
COMMUNION CALLS
Communion will be brought the sick and shut-ins the first Friday of each month. If you wish to have your name or that of a family member added to the list please contact the parish office.
THE MARK OF A DISCIPLE
Many people can be known by the uniforms they wear: Police, Nurses, Soldiers, Priests. This grants them instant recognition, protection and willingness to serve. Jesus teaches that all of his followers must wear a uniform that is just as visible. It is not made of cloth or brass. It is a uniform of love. We must be patient, merciful and tolerant, but not aggressive, opportunistic, or over-bearing. People should be able to look at our concern for others and willingness to sacrifice ourselves and say "THAT MUST BE A CHRISTIAN, I CAN TELL." Other people can exercise all these qualities--and should--but our compassion has to be OUTSTANDING!
HEALING
MASS - Wednesday , May 12, at 7:00 p.m., at
Star of the Sea Church, Father Albert MacPherson, OSA, will join us
for Holy Mass with a Service of Healing. For nearly 25 years, Fr.
Albert MacPherson, O.S.A., has travelled the globe on a healing
mission. He takes his special healing ministry to parishes and
provides parish communities with healing Masses and retreats.
Thousands have been helped through his healing ministry -
spiritually, psychologically and physically. It is hoped that this
celebration will help all of us to grow stronger together as a
Christian Community and help us to heal any hurts or wounds from the
past. Everyone will be welcome to come forward for prayers for
healing. As with any Mass, those who are properly disposed may
receive Holy Communion, otherwise one may make an act of Spiritual
Communion.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
A closing celebration will be held Monday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. in St. Agnes Church. All youth, parents, catechists and parishioners are invited to attend. This celebration will be followed by a luncheon in the parish hall. Parents are asked to bring sandwiches, sweets or finger foods for the luncheon.
First Eucharist & First Reconciliation - First Eucharist - Parents’ meeting - Wednesday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m. Children’s sessions continue as scheduled by Barbaranne. Practise for First Eucharist will be held at 6:00 p.m. in St. Agnes Church. Please note change of time.
First Eucharist will be celebrated Sunday, May 16.
First Reconciliation - First Reconciliation will be celebrated Thursday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m.
ST. JOSEPH NEWS
Family Night continues on Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Youth, parents, grandparents and parishioners are welcome.
Women’s Night - is held every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Convent. We have prayer, sharing, fun and lunch. Women from our four parishes are welcome come at any time.
Annual Parish Picnic - preparations have begun for the main fund-raiser of the year, which will take place Friday, May 21 - Sunday, May 23. Parishioners are kindly asked to give a PRIZE in the near future. More details will follow in a flier. ST. AGNES NEWS Furnace update - A bid has been chosen for a new furnace to be installed by May 7th. Thank you all for your patience. If you have any questions, please contact me directly. - Fr Andrew.
STAR OF THE SEA NEWS Liturgy committee meeting - is scheduled for Monday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the glebe. All members are asked to attend.
Parish Council - next monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, May 11 (May 9 is Mother’s Day) at 7:15 p.m. in the vestry. Elected to parish council by acclamation are Clarice Avery, Juanita Dort, Bruce Munroe and George Parker who will serve a three year term. Thank you to all who considered involvement in this aspect of parish life. New members start their term at the regular monthly meeting in June. Several attempts ere made to contact all who were nominated. Parishioners are invited to submit items for the agenda to the secretary, Harry Delorey prior to the meeting.
Spring Fling: We have volunteers for these aspects of the Spring Fling: Card Play for Lobsters (Gerry) Ice Cream (Anita), Bake Table (Carolyn, Deanna), Sucker Pull (Martha, Margie) Children’s White Elephant Table (Cassy), Fish Pond (Rose) Chocolate (Marie), Panda(Ray/Judy), Variety (Diggie) wheels. We need volunteers for Food Booth,, Balloons and Ticket sales. The Canso Fire Hall has been booked for Friday, May 7 (Lobster Card Play) and Saturday, May 8, Mother’s Day Weekend. Those who have a Call List are asked to please contact the parish office if you ane not able to contact parishioners for this event. Please reserve that day on your calendar.
Ministries Schedule for May 9 Lectors: Veronica Peitzsche & Juanita Dort Eucharistic Ministers: Dorothy Bennett & Clarice Avery Presentation of Gifts: Ray & Judy White Church Cleaning: Irene MacDonald & Karen Swaine Ushers/Coll: Eddie Garcia & Gertie Snow Hospitality: Ray & Judy White Sacristan: Margie Horne Altar Servers: Denise & Kaitlyn
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NOTES Women’s retreat - St. Joseph’s Renewal Center, Mabou. The annual Guys. Co. Women’s retreat will be held Friday, June 4, 7:30 p.m. - Sunday, June 6, noon. This retreat provides time for input, reflection, sharing and socializing. Please register with Sisters Alma or Florence (358-2346) or Marie 366-2336. We have a GREAT time. Registration is required so we can prepare materials.
The Battle of the Atlantic Sunday Service and the 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Navy will be held Sunday, May 2. This event gets underway at 11:00 a.m. at Communities Along the Bay, Larry’s River. The Sea Cadet Corps from Arichat and Canso will be there providing music and the Flags party. There will be 100th Anniversary Cake and a luncheon following the service. Everyone is invited to attend. Getaway Weekend: Are you worn out and tired of being cooped up or dealing with the daily drive to work? Why not give yourself a weekend away from it all? Meals prepared! Time away from the pressures of work and everyday responsibilities! A chance to talk and listen to that special someone who loves you! If that sounds good to you, sign up now for a Marriage Encounter weekend. The next weekend enrichment for the Maritimes will be held at the Highland Heights Inn, Cape Breton, May 14 - 16, 2010. For more information, or to apply for the weekend, contact John & Anne MacDonald, 902-564-2190 johncandannef@ns.sympatico.ca or www.wwme.org
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS Star of the Sea (58) 787.00 Loose 45.00 St. Agnes (36) 281.00 Loose 18.00 St. Vincent de Paul (8) 72.00 Loose 7.00 St. Joseph (27) 234.00 Loose 13.00 Telethon pledges honored 3,921.00
STAR OF THE SEA SPRING FLING CANSO FIRE HALL
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 7:30 P.M. CARD PLAY PRIZES: LOBSTERS COST: $10.00
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 12:00 NOON - 2:30 P.M.
GAMES OF CHANCE VARIETY WHEEL CHOCOLATE WHEEL PANDA WHEEL CROWNS/ANCHORS
CHILDREN’S GAMES FISH POND SUCKER PULL/BALLOONS FREE FACE PAINTING WHITE ELEPHANT TABLE (no clothes)
FOOD BOOTH HOT DOGS/ HAMBURGERS/POP BANANA SPLITS/ ICE CREAM SUNDAES
BAKE TABLE HOME BAKED GOODIES AND PRESERVES
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