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
ASCENSION OF THE LORD, MAY 16, 2010
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 16 - St. Agnes - +Frank & Edward Doyle
Saturday, May 22 - 4:30 - St. Vincent de Paul
Saturday, May 22 - 6:00- St. Joseph
Sunday, May 23 - 9:30 a.m. - St. Agnes - +Harold Marr
Sunday, May 23 - 11:00 a.m. - Star of the Sea - +Josie Richardson
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday, May 17 - 9:00 a.m. - St Anthony’s Chapel
Wednesday, May 19 - 6:00 p.m.- St. Agnes - +Katie Haines
Thursday, May 20 - 9:00 a.m. - St. Anthony’s Chapel
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.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Closing Celebration - special thanks to the children, youth, catechists, parents and Fr. Andrew for participating in this wonderful celebration. The children’s planters are near the entrance of St. Agnes and Star of the Sea churches and we are waiting for our little seeds to grow. May you have a summer full of God’s blessings and may your seeds of faith grow strong.
Catechists - if you interested in becoming a catechist or remaining as a catechist please contact Marie. It is not too early to think of September and it comes around so quickly.
First Reconciliation - congratulations to Mackenzie Casey and Emerald Newell who celebrated Reconciliation on Thursday, May 13 and received God’s gift of mercy in forgiveness of sins. May you always be ready and happy to come to God and receive his forgiveness. Thank you to Fr. Andrew for working with the children in preparing for this sacrament.
First Eucharist - congratulations to Rheanna Casey, Cassidy Fougere, Rylie MacLean, Regan Parker, Brady Rhynold and Hanna Rhynold who received Jesus for the first time in the Eucharist this Sunday. It is wonderful to experience your enthusiasm and excitement. Special thanks is extended to Barbaranne Casey for her work with the children in preparing to celebrate First Eucharist.
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ST. JOSEPH NEWS Annual Parish Picnic - please see attached notice regarding the picnic.
ST. AGNES NEWS Furnace update - great to have heat back in the church, thanks once again for your patience.
STAR OF THE SEA NEWS Liturgy committee meeting - next monthly meeting will be held Monday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. All committee members are requested to attend.
Parish Council - next monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, June 8 at 7:15 p.m. in the vestry. New members Clarice Avery, Juanita Dort, Bruce Munroe and George Parker start their term at the regular monthly meeting in June. Parishioners are invited to submit items for the agenda to the secretary, Harry Delorey prior to the meeting.
Spring Fling: profits will be published in next week’s bulletin.
Ministries Schedule for May 23 Lectors: Emily Lumsden & Ginny Boudreau Eucharistic Ministers: Ray White & Jennie Greencorn Presentation of Gifts: Terri Crane & family Church Cleaning: Ernie & Marlene Bond Ushers/Coll: Paul Horne & Percy Bond Hospitality: Brenda Garrity & Louise Lumsden Sacristan: RoseAnn Delorey Altar Servers: Whoever is available
ALTAR SERVERS PIZZA PARTY - will be held Sunday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the vestry of Star of the Sea church. Servers from all parishes are encouraged to attend.
COLOGNE/PERFUME - Exposure to perfumes and other scented products can trigger serious health reactions in individuals with asthma, allergies, migraines, or chemical sensitivities. In order to protect those individuals with fragrance sensitivities and to possibly prevent others from developing such sensitivities, our parishes are asking for voluntary cooperation towards a scent-reduced environment. Parishioners are strongly encouraged to avoid or reduce the use of fragranced products, and to replace them with unscented alternatives. We are currently working on obtaining hypo-allergenic incense.
"Religious articles, books and DVD's are available for purchase before and after all Masses at Star of the Sea until next Sunday. The proceeds will go to the Augustine Contemplative Sisters at Our Lady of Grace Monastery, Monastery."
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 several registered and would like to confirm who is planning on attending. Registration does not require payment at this time and does not imply that you are committed to attend.
The WEE Society is offering free computer sessions for women at local C@P sites and community centers across Guysborough County. Sessions will cover topics like: Basic Computer Skills, Using the Internet and Email, Intermediate Computer Skills, Doing On-line Job Searches, and much more. If you’re interested or if you know someone who might benefit from this free program, contact: Kim Avery at 902-870-0593/email kavery@weesociety.ca or Shawna Cody at 902-870-3782/email scody@weesociety.ca Travel and childcare expenses are available.
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As you know, over the past several months, the process of the pooling of Parish and Diocesan Liquid Assets and Investments has been underway. This is being done in order to fulfill the requirements of the Legal Settlement Agreement of the Class Action Lawsuit. As a further step in meeting the financial obligations of this Court Approved Legal Settlement Agreement, the orderly sale of land and property (non-core assets) will be starting soon. In order to assist with this process, information meetings will be held in three regions of the Diocese, to which Parish Pastoral Councils and Parish Finance Committee Members are invited. These meetings will be held: Monday, May 17, St. Joseph Parish Hall, Port Hawksbury Tuesday, May 18, St. Ninian’s Place, Antigonish Wednesday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sydney River Members of the Financial and Legal Settlement Committee will be present to address issues, hear comments and respond to questions.
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS Star of the Sea (70) 723.00 Loose 48.00 Cemetery (30) 761.00 St. Agnes (33) 289.00 Loose 12.00 Cemetery (7) 140.00 St. Vincent de Paul (9) 90.00 Loose 17.00 Cemetery (4) 60.00 St. Joseph (29) 229.00 Loose 35.00 Telethon pledges honored 4,101.00
PORT FELIX PARISH PICNIC MAY 15 - 17, 2008 COME AND ENJOY
FRIDAY, MAY 15 7:30 p.m. - PRIZE BINGO
SATURDAY, MAY 16 2:00 p.m. - Straw Booth, Fish Pond, Chocolate Wheel, Variety Wheel
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. - SUPPER - SEAFOOD CHOWDER/CHILI Admission adults $8.00, Children under 12 $6.00
9:00 - 1:00 a.m. - DANCE, Dave Hanhams’ Music Machine Admission $6.00
SUNDAY, MAY 17 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Pancake, Scrambled Eggs & Sausage Breakfast Admission $5.00
2:00 p.m. CARD PLAY for LOBSTERS Admission - $6.00
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. BANANA SPLIT SALE $3.00, SUNDAE SALE $1.50
7:00 p.m. - FAMILY VARIETY CONCERT - Admission $2.00 |