OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE ~ NOVEMBER 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:
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, November 27 - 4:30 p.m. - St. Vincent de Paul - For the Faithful

- 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph - John Dort


Sunday, November 28 - 9:30 a.m. - St Agnes - Louise Gillis

- 11:00 a.m. - Star of the Sea - Brenda Marie Bond


WEEKDAY MASSES

Thursday, November 25 - 6:00 p.m. St. Anthony’s Chapel, - For the Faithful


NOTE: This is to remind the Parishioners, especially the Parishioners of St. Agnes and St. Vincent de Paul that next weekend will be the last Mass as we close for the Winter Season. Parishioners are encouraged to attend Sunday Mass at the nearby churches of St. Joseph, Port Felix, or Star of the Sea, Canso.


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 - The Kingship of Christ -
The last Sunday of the liturgical year marks the observance of the Solemnity in honour of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. What is special about this feast? (1.) Jesus is truly the King of the universe. When Pilate asked, “So you are a king?” Jesus replied: “You say that I am a king. For this, I was born, and for this, I have come into the world…” The book of Revelation says, “He is the ruler of the kings on earth”, prophet Daniel and other prophets had long foretold the kingship of Jesus. (2.) Jesus’ kingship is not of this world. He existed from eternity. It was through him that the universe was created and, as such, all things belong to him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion. (3.) He rules not by power and authority, armies and weapons, but by merciful love and humble service, by patient suffering and sacrificial death, by benevolent compassion and unconditional forgiveness. The object of the rule of love is the human heart. His throne is the cross and his crown is made of thorns. The law of his kingdom is the law of love. How loyal are we to our King and Lord, Jesus Christ?


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, November 28

Lector - Ginny Boudreau

Usher - Bill MacMillan

Sacristan - Carla Armsworthy

Cleaners - Nov 28 - Dec. 4 - Juanita Dort/Irene MacDonald

Ways & Means - Christmas Game of Chance - Parishioners are invited to donate Christmas related items. Draw date is November 30.

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 13th & 14th):

STAR OF THE SEA

(36) $520.





ST. AGNES

(16) $210.





ST. VINCENT de PAUL

(4) $55.





ST. JOSEPH

(14) $165.





LITURGY COMMITTEE MEETING - will be held Tuesday, November 23 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 with your donation. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office.




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