THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ NOVEMBER 13, 2022

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, Janet Delorey, Cynthia Creamer,
Calvin Harnish, Agnes Casey, Corrine Munroe,
Gerry Parker, Gelly Parker, Paul Horne,
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 TIMES

Saturday, November 19 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph, Port Felix - †Beaulah Avery

Sunday, November 20 - 11:00 a.m. Star of the Sea, Canso - †Terry Horne

NOTES: The churches of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Agnes are now closed for the winter months. MASS will resume the first weekend in May, 2023.

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE:

Thursday, November 17, 6:00 p.m. St. Anthony’s Chapel - ♥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.

MEMORY TREES - have been placed in Star of the Sea and St. Joseph Churches and will remain until Sunday, January 8, 2023. Minimum donation will be $5.00 and a loved one’s name will be written on a ball. Donations will be deposited to the parish of your choice. Please fill out a memorial card with your loved one’s name. For more information contact the parish office or Carla Armsworthy

REFLECTION ON TODAY’S READINGS - The Second Coming of Christ and the Ultimate End The expectation of something that is unknown can bring up two kinds of feelings in the hearts of the ones expecting. For those who expect that the coming event will result in some reward, the feelings will be of joy, hope, and expectation. For those who expect that the coming event will bring judgment and maybe punishment, the feelings will be of fear, trepidation, and apprehension. The challenge to live fully the teachings of Jesus and to bear the consequences of such a life continues to confront us today. It is easy to speculate about the future or to project a “pie-in-the- sky-when-you-die” to those who are undergoing adversity. However, to face these challenges squarely is another matter. Difficulties in life are only difficulties if they are seen as such. We can instead look at them as opportunities to show that we can persevere. We can look at them to show that, no matter what the difficulty might be, our response will be one of courage and fearlessness. We can look at them and know that, even in the face of the most severe persecution which may even result in death, not a hair of our head will perish. Thus, as we get ready to welcome Christ our eternal King, the readings of today invite us to see that it is Christ, present in the here and now, not Christ who is expected in the future who continues to shape and inspire our lives. May God empower us to patiently and in faith bear witness to Christ in all we do until He returns for us.

SUNDAY MISSALS - are available in the entrance of our churches, cost is $7.00 per missal.

STAR OF THE SEA NEWS

Property and Finance Committee - Tuesday, November 29 at 6:15 p.m. in the meeting room Ministries Schedule, November 20

Lector - Buzz Lumsden

Usher - Rene LeBlanc

Sacristan - Flo Flemming

Cleaners - November 13 - 19 - Harry Delorey

Glebe Road - has been repaired. A HUGE thank you to an anonymous donor for the load of gravel!! And to those who assisted in the spreading of the gravel. Much appreciated.

Upcoming Fund-Raising Events

Trivia Night - Profit was $748.00. Special thank you to all who supported this event in any way and to committee members who work so hard for our parish. So much fun!!

Christmas Bazaar - Saturday, December 3, 12:00 p.m. Canso Hazel Hill Fire Hall. Bake Table, Parcel Post, Candy/Fudge; Craft Table, Chili/Chowder Lunch. Bingo - 2:00 p.m. Card Play - 7:30 p.m.

Tickets on $300.00 Grocery Gift Card - will be available November 1. Draw date is December 13.

Your support is greatly appreciated!

LITURGY COMMITTEE - will meet Tuesday, December 6 at 6:30 in vestry of Star of the Sea.

ST. AGNES NEWS:

Upcoming Fund-Raiser - Fall Fun Day/Prize Bingo - A Huge thank you to all who supported these events in any, organizers, donors and supporters. It is much appreciated!

Sunday Night Bingo - have resumed, 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall.

ST. JOSEPH NEWS

Regular Weekly Bingo - Saturday at 7:30 pm

Card Play - Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - we wish to acknowledge a grant of $500.00 from the Municipality of the District of Guysborough. Special thanks to District 4 Councillor, Dave Hanhams for your assistance.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

Star of the Sea (32) 505.00

St. Agnes (8) 160.00

St. Vincent de Paul Nil

St. Joseph (17) 194.00

Loose 20.00

Cemetery 50.00

Thank you so very much for your support.

NOVEMBER 16 IS RED WEDNESDAY - Red Wednesday is an event aimed at highlighting the persecution and injustice suffered by Christians, while promoting respect and tolerance between people of different religions. We want people to take a stand for their faith, and more broadly, for religious freedom. Currently, 327 million Christians live in a country where there is religious persecution. Another 178 million live in a country where there is discrimination. It makes 505 million Christians who are at risk. Please remember in prayer all who are persecuted in any way.