STAR
OF THE SEA, CANSO
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT ~ DECEMBER 5, 2021
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, Gerry Parker, Gelly Parker,
Cynthia Creamer, Calvin Harnish, Corrine Munroe,
Agnes Casey, 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 SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 11 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph - †Eileen Gertrude Casey
Sunday, December 12 - 11:00 a.m. - Star of the Sea - †Jeanne Le Frank
WEEKDAY MASS
Thursday, December 9 – 6:00 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Chapel - ♥For the Faithful
PLEASE NOTE: The churches of St. Agnes and St. Vincent de Paul are closed for the winter months. MASS will resume the first weekend in May, 2022.
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
Preparing the way for the Lord through repentance The thrust of John’s ministry is repentance leading to forgiveness of sins. He emphasizes honesty and humility. In our world of rampant corruption, what place has honesty? In a society of one-upmanship who thinks of humility? To succeed one has to cheat; to win one has to be aggressive. While dishonesty and pride bring only short-term success, honesty and humility produce lasting fruits. Above all, they unfailingly lead to the Saviour and the salvation he brings. Consequently, those who despise these virtues invariably fail to accept the humble Carpenter of Nazareth and his message of salvation.
ADVENT: Sunday, November 28 begins the Season of Advent where we prepare for Christmas, when we recall Christ’s first coming among us, and it is also a time when we look forward to his second coming at the end of the ages. Advent is a time of joyful expectation. During Advent, each Sunday’s Gospel reading has a specific focus. The Old Testament readings, especially those taken from Isaiah, are prophecies about the Messiah and messianic times. The selections from the writings of the Apostles present exhortations and instructions on different themes of the season. Let us remember and respond to this expectation in prayer, quiet time and preparation for the celebration of Christmas.
STAR OF THE SEA NEWS
Property and Finance Committee - will meet Tuesday, December 7 at 6:15 p.m. in the meeting room at the Glebe.
Ministries Schedule, December 12
Lector - Paul Smith
Usher - Carla Armsworthy
Sacristan - Carla Armsworthy
Cleaners - Nov 28 - Dec. 4 - Juanita Dort/Irene MacDonald
Ways & Means - Christmas Game of Chance - A HUGE thank you to all who supported this event in any way. We realized a profit of $2.030.00! Thanks so very much.
Craft & Bake Sale - will be held Saturday, December 11, Fishermen’s Hall, 11:00 - 2:00 p.m. Donations would be appreciated.
Ticket Sale - on a $300.00 Gift Certificate from Canso Coop. To buy or sell tickets, contact Flo Flemming. Draw Date -December 14.
Memory Trees - Minimum donation will be $5.00 Donations will be deposited to the parish of your choice. For more information contact the parish office or Carla Armsworthy
ST. AGNES PARISH NEWS
Ticket Draw - 15 prizes of $100.00 each (dependent on number of tickets sold). $10.00 per ticket, 300 numbers sold. Draw date December 12. Contact Bernice Munroe or Beattie Horne to purchase tickets.
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS (from November 27th & 28th):
| STAR OF THE SEA (43) $650. Winter Fuel (1) $20. |
ST. AGNES (17) $220. |
ST. VINCENT de PAUL (7) $615. |
ST. JOSEPH (14) $200. |
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LITURGY COMMITTEE MEETING - will be held Wednesday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the glebe. All committee members are invited to attend. We are always looking for new members.
SUNDAY MISSALS - are available in the entrance of our churches, cost is $6.00 per missal.
COLLECTION ENVELOPES FOR 2022 - are available in the entrance of our churches. Please note: If you did not use an envelope in 2021, there will NOT be a box of envelopes for you. THERE ARE UNASSIGNED BOXES IN EACH CHURCH FOR YOUR USE. Please include your name with your donation to insure you are credited. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office.
NOTES
2022 Respect Life Centre Calendars - are now available for $20 each at the Respect Life Centre, 27 St. Andrew's St., Antigonish, or by calling (902)863-6636 or 863-3873. They make the perfect Christmas gifts, featuring pictures of local children, a monthly Scripture quote, and a saint for every day, along with a chance at 16 cash prize draws of $250 each -- a total of $4,000 in prizes. Please consider supporting local pro-life efforts by purchasing at least one of these great calendars.
Mass For Shut-Ins - New Season Under Way! Mass airs on CTV on Sundays at 11:30 am, and can be watched later on our Diocese of Antigonish YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPYevnyrNU6zIWHDh8KJ71w
