FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT ~ FEBRUARY 21, 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: Sam Delorey,
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, February 27 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph - †Howie Cashin

Sunday, February 28 - 11:00 a.m. - Star of the Sea - †Marge Carrigan

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, 2021.

WEEKDAY MASSES -

Wednesday, February 24 - 2:00 p.m. Port Felix - ♥For the Faithful

Stations of the Cross and Mass during the season of Lent in Port Felix every Wednesday at 2:00 pm.

Thursday, February 25 - 6:00 p.m. St. Anthony’s Chapel, Canso - †Terry Parker

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 Temptation

The Gospel of today is about the temptation of Jesus. In preparation to start his ministry, Jesus departed to the wilderness where he stayed for forty days. He sought detachment from the world to make a solid preparation for the reason why he came - the salvation of the world. His departure from the people presented him face to face with the devil, the very enemy of humankind that Jesus had come to salvage. There and then Satan approached the new man as he did the old (Gen 3:1-13). Mark, who like being succinct and direct, did not record the dialogue between Satan and Jesus. He only presented the contest as that between good and evil. And in this contest, good overcame evil; Jesus defeated Satan and began to proclaim the kingdom of God. Hence he declared: “The time has come; the kingdom of God is at hand. Change your ways and believe the Good News”. Does this ring a bell? The Lenten season, with the four Sundays removed, comprises forty (40) days. Begin your journey to the desert; arm yourself with fasting, prayer, and works of mercy. Get involved in the affairs of the Church. You will conquer and be victorious in the end.

SUNDAY MISSALS - are available in the entrance of our churches, cost this year is $8.00 per missal. The increase in cost is directly related to an increase from our supplier.

PRE-MARRIAGE PROGRAM - will be held on May 29, 2021. Please register by calling (902) 849-4772. Family Service of Eastern NS, 9 Minto Street, Glace Bay, NS, B1A 5G5

STAR OF THE SEA NEWS

Ticket Draw - Tickets are available on a $300.00 Fuel Oil Gift Certificate. Please contact Flo Flemming to sell or purchase tickets. Draw Date is February 23.

Ministries Schedule, February 28

Lectors - Paul Smith

Ushers/Collectors - Fin Armsworthy

ST. AGNES PARISH NEWS

Club 100 - Winners were Anna Haines, Lucina Rose, Gary Hendsbee, Carey Gillis and Kim Anderson. A huge thank you to all who supported this event.

Straw Draw - We are asking for donations of prizes for a Straw Draw. Prizes can be dropped off to Charlene, Colleen or brought to the Hall. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Notes:

Parish Council Meeting - 23^rd February; Time: 6:30 pm Venue: Canso Church Vestry. All members are encouraged to attend.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

Star of the Sea (27) 385.00

St. Agnes (6) 65.00

St. Vincent de Paul Nil

St. Joseph N/A

Please note: your financial contribution to our parishes is much appreciated. We thank you for your ongoing support.