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Note: This is to inform all the parishioners that there will be NO MASS at St. Agnes Church Little Dover, NS because of the safety of the people concerning some issues that we are currently experiencing with the building. We shall keep you updated as time goes on. They are encouraged to attend the 11 am Sunday Mass at Star of the Sea Canso. We are sorry for any inconvenience this notice might have caused you.

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

Saturday, October 29 - 4:30 p.m. - St. Vincent de Paul, Queensport - ♥For the Faithful

- 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph, Port Felix - †Leonard Fougere

Sunday, October 30 - - St. Agnes, Little Dover - NO MASS

- 11:00 a.m. Star of the Sea, Canso - †William Chesley Boudreau

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE:

Thursday, October 27 - 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.

COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED: (All Souls) will be celebrated at Star of the Sea Church, Wednesday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. Please advise the parish who will be representing your family if you have received a letter.

MEMORY TREES - will be placed in Star of the Sea and St. Joseph Churches starting November 2^nd and continuing 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 - Humility: The Right Attitude in Prayer - Prayer is a relationship between the soul and God. In prayer, we measure how we have responded to the invitation to love God in every way we can. As we develop and deepen our relationship with God, our bad side gives way to our godly side. A good prayer life brings about simplicity; humility; trust; faith and conversion. These qualities we see in the Publican (Tax Collector) but are lacking in the Pharisee. The Pharisee, instead of praising God in his prayer, praises himself for his good behaviour. He proclaims himself righteous and holy even before God. He goes on to condemn a fellow human being in God’s sight. In the ‘Our Father’ we pray every time, Jesus first and foremost acknowledges God’s holiness. Prayer is discovering our true self in God. We cannot claim to be perfect or holy before God. God knows us through and through. Holiness is attained through God’s grace and not by human effort or works only. Prayer makes us God’s friends and friends to others.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

Star of the Sea (26) 380.00

Evangelization of Nations (7) 82.00

St. Agnes (9) 140.00

Evangelization of Nations (1) 10.00

St. Vincent de Paul (4) 60.00

Loose 5.00

St. Joseph (18) 180.00

Loose 5.00

Cemetery 25.00

Building Fund 50.00

Thank you so very much for your support.

LITURGY COMMITTEE - will meet Tuesday, November 22 at 6:30 in vestry of Star of the Sea.

ST. AGNES NEWS:

Upcoming Fund-Raiser - We are looking for prizes and/or cakes for this event. Hoping to have donations collected by October 31. Items can be dropped to Colleen at the Post Office. Thanking you in advance.

Prize Bingo - will be held Saturday, November 12, 7:00 p.m. in the parish Hall.

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.

STAR OF THE SEA NEWS

Property and Finance Committee - Tuesday, November 1 at 6:15 p.m. in the meeting room Ministries Schedule, October 30

Lector - Edmund LeBlanc

Usher - Bill MacMillan

Sacristan - Flo Flemming

Cleaners - October 30 - Nov 5 - Theresa/Eileen

Glebe Road is in bad need of repair, we are asking anyone who has a backhoe, etc to come level it off a bit. Otherwise, we will have to close the road.

Upcoming Fund-Raising Events

Trivia Night - Saturday, November 5, Canso Hazel Hill Fire Hall. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Maximum 15 teams, $10.00 entry fee

Christmas Bazaar - Saturday, December 3, 12:00 p.m. Canso Hazel Hill Fire Hall. Bake Table, Candy/Fudge; Parcel Post, 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.

Your support is greatly appreciated!