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STAR
OF THE SEA, CANSO
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ SEPTEMBER 26, 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, October 2 - 4:30 p.m.- St. Vincent de Paul - ♥For the Faithful
- 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph - †Eileen & Placid King
Sunday, October 3 - 9:30 a.m. - St Agnes - †William Junior Peitzsche
- 11:00 a.m. - Star of the Sea - †Florence Garcia
WEEKDAY MASSES -
Thursday, September 30 - 6:00 p.m. St. Anthony’s Chapel, Canso - ♥For the Faithful
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 Spirit Blows Wherever it Wills!
The disciples in today’s gospel reading are worried about the fact that someone is exorcizing in Jesus’ name. They felt a sense of duty to stop the exorcist from continuing because he was not part of the group. It did not matter that the work of the kingdom was being discharged and those under captivity were being set free. Following them, and not Jesus had become the criterion of what should be permitted and what should be prevented. But Jesus had a different vision, hence his response “whoever is not against us is for us”. Unless the others inject values contrary to the values of God, we must learn to see everyone as a potential ally of the kingdom. We have no right to exclude anyone. The priority is the kingdom and those who make contributions to this kingdom by way of good works regardless of what denomination they belong to must be accepted. Let us be more generous to understand those who work for the kingdom of God. The first reading and the gospel teach us that the Spirit works through those who predispose themselves for God’s work and are thus his collaborators. However, the Spirit can also decide to work through those who are not within this close circle of collaborators! This is because the Spirit blows wherever it wills. Today’s gospel teaches us two important lessons: that no one can contain or control the Spirit of God and that we must not allow anything to come between us and our commitment to God. We are therefore challenged to predispose ourselves to the workings of the Spirit and rejoice when the Spirit decides to blow wherever it wills.
STAR OF THE SEA NEWS
Property and Finance Committee - will meet Tuesday, October 5 at 6:15 p.m. in the meeting room at the Glebe. Members urgently needed, PLEASE JOIN US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!
Ministries Schedule, October 3
Lector - Ginny Boudreau
Usher - Carla Armsworthy
Sacristan - Carla Armsworthy
Cleaners - October 3 - 9 - Baker Girls
A new schedule will begin October 17, please advise if you wish to have your name added or removed from the schedule by October 4th.
STAR OF THE SEA CEMETERY
CLEAN-UP
Will take place Saturday, October 16, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Parishioners are asked to notify family members and the general public who have Loved Ones buried in Star of the Sea Cemetery of this date. Please come out and help if you are able.
ST. AGNES NEWS
Club 100 Tickets - are available this month from committee members. Please contact Charlene or Colleen to buy or sell tickets. Draw date is October 10. Thank you for past support.
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS (from September 19th. 2021):
| STAR OF THE SEA (32) $650. Loose $6. Needs of Cdn Church (9) $87. |
ST. AGNES (12) $210. Loose $5. Needs of Cdn Church (1) $10. |
ST. VINCENT de PAUL (6) $125. Needs of Cdn Church (1) $5. |
ST. JOSEPH (18) $173. Loose $10. Building Fund $40. |
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Thank you so very much for your support and time in the upkeep of our parishes. It is much appreciated.
NOTES
“For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission” - From Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick: "There are three phases for this synod, the diocesan, national and international. Pope Francis will officially inaugurate the 26th Synod on Sunday, October 10, 2021. All dioceses throughout the world are invited to open the diocesan phase of the Synod on Sunday, October 17. This means we will offer a special Mass and hopefully commission the volunteers we need." Read Bishop Kirkpatrick's Pastoral Letter: https://www.antigonishdiocese.com/synod2021/
Season
of Creation - Sept. 1 - Oct. 4
These weeks of late summer and early autumn are an invitation to
Christians worldwide to reflect and act on care for our common home.
This year’s theme is: A Home For All? Renewing the Oikos of
God. See Our Blog: https://www.antigonishdiocese.com/a-home-for-all/
