SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (DIVINE MERCY) ~ APRIL 24, 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:
Sam Delorey, 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



PLEASE NOTE: The Churches of St. Vincent de Paul, Queensport and St. Agnes, Little Dover will reopen for the Weekend Mass on the weekend of 14th & 15th May, 2022.


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.


WEEKEND MASS TIMES

Saturday, April 30 - St. Joseph, Port Felix - 6:00 p.m. - Godfrey Pellerine

Sunday, May 1- Star of the Sea, Canso - 11:00 a.m. - John Maurice MacDonald


WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE: there will be no weekday Masses this week.


I would like to inform the Parishioners that I will be away for some days, sometime after the Easter celebrations. The Parish Office remains open for all your needs. Wishing you all a joyous and glorious Easter celebration. - Fr. Jonathan


REFLECTION ON TODAY’S READINGS - Faith and Believing

The verses that make up the Gospel text today may be seen to be divided into four parts, all of which are interconnected. The first of these is the appearance of the Risen Christ to His disciples and in the second His commission to them follows. The third is the appearance of the Risen Christ to the disciples when Thomas is present. The final part is the comments made by the evangelist. The overarching theme of the readings is that, as today’s second reading tells us Jesus is the beginning and the end, the first and the last. He who was dead is alive forever and it is He who holds the keys of the kingdom. It is the same Lord who gave Peter and the first disciples the power to heal and make whole; the same Lord who gave Peter and the disciples the power to reach out in love; the same Lord who gave Peter and the disciples the power to make Him manifest in their every word and action so that others will be brought to believe. How will your belief in the Living Lord show itself in action?


MEMORIAL EASTER DONATIONS:

We wish to acknowledge donations in memory of:

Terry Parker

Bob and †Gerloch Parker

Cal and †Tootsie Baker

John and †Hazel Phalen

John and †Annie Richard

George and †Bertha O’Hearn


SYNOD UPDATE: If you had 10 minutes with Pope Francis, what would you tell him?
Now through the end of May, at the invitation of Pope Francis, our diocese is among those worldwide engaged in Synod consultations and conversations, asking our faithful to share their stories, ideas and dreams for the church moving forward. Information gathered will be compiled in a report for review by regional and national bishops to be part of a national submission to the Synod of Bishops in 2023.

How do people engage in the Synod? visit our website: www.antigonishdiocese.com/listeningchurch

- Complete the online survey - send an e-mail submission to: listeningchurch@dioceseofantigonish.ca or mail to : Listening Church, Diocesan Pastoral Centre, PO Box 100, Stn A Sydney NS. B1P 6G9


STAR OF THE SEA NEWS

Thank You - to an anonymous group of ladies who cleaned and polished the brass church ware, it looks beautiful! Thanks so much.

Property and Finance Committee - will meet Tuesday, May 3 at 6:15 p.m. in the meeting room at the Glebe. We desperately need new members, we only have 2 members on this committee.

Ministries Schedule, May 1

Lector - Ginny Boudreau

Usher - Bill MacMillan

Sacristan - Flo Flemming

Cleaners - May 1 - 7- Baker Girls

Butterfly Memory Tree - Easter - Pentecost Sunday, June 5. If you wish to remember a loved one in this manner please fill out a Memorial Card (available in the entrance of the church) and place it in the Collection Basket. A minimum donation of $5.00 is requested per Butterfly. Donations will be deposited to the parish of your choice.

Game of Chance - So very thankful for your support and ongoing efforts. It is much appreciated. Profit was $1,690.00. Congratulations to the winners. Saturday, May 7 - Bake Sale, 12 noon, Canso/Hazel Hill Fire Hall. Donations are requested and can be dropped off by 11:00 a.m. Much appreciated.

Saturday, May 7 - Lobster Card Play - 7:30 p.m. Canso/Hazel Hill Fire Hall. $10.00 per person


ST. AGNES PARISH NEWS

Straw Draw - we are requesting donations for a Straw Draw, donations may be dropped off at the hall or given to Charlene or Colleen.


ST. JOSEPH NEWS

Regular Weekly Bingo will begin on Saturday May 7, 2022; Toonie Jar and Building jackpot.

Parish Events -we are in need of prizes for prize bingo or straw booth. We appreciate your support.


SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

Star of the Sea

Envelopes (26) 560.00

Easter Sunday (25) 587.00

Good Friday, Holy Lands (17)207.00

Loose 10.00

St. Agnes

Envelopes (19) 250.00

Easter Sunday (7) 110.00

Good Friday (5) 70.00

St. Joseph

Envelopes (15) 231.00

Easter Sunday (13) 195.00

Good Friday (7) 70.00

Picnic Donations 240.00

Loose 13.00

A very special thank you for your support.





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