STAR
OF THE SEA, CANSO
ST. AGNES, LITTLE DOVER
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, QUEENSPORT
ST. JOSEPH’S, PORT FELIX
PASTOR: FR. ANDREW GILLIES, 366-2927
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: MARIE PARKER, 366-2336
CONGREGATION OF NOTRE DAME 358-2346
SISTERS OF ST. MARTHA 625-4303
The complete text of this bulletin is also available on the parish's website at www.cansoparishes.org
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ APRIL 25, 2010
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 1 - 4:30 - St. Vincent de Paul
Saturday, May1 - 6:00- St. Joseph - +Cassie MacKenzie
Sunday, May 2 - 9:30 a.m. - St. Agnes - +Intentions of all parishioners
Sunday, May 2 - 11:00 a.m. - +Genesta MacKenzie
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE There will be no weekday Masses this week, Fr. Andrew is away.
RECONCILIATION/CONFESSIONS:
20 minutes before all weekend Masses or by appointment.
COMMUNION CALLS
Communion will be brought the sick and shut-ins the first Friday of each month. If you wish to have your name or that of a family member added to the list please contact the parish office.
HEALING MASS - Tuesday, May 12, at 7:00 p.m., at Star of the Sea Church, Father Albert MacPherson, OSA, will join us for Holy Mass with a Service of Healing. For nearly 25 years, Fr. Albert MacPherson, O.S.A., has travelled the globe on a healing mission. He takes his special healing ministry to parishes and provides parish communities with healing Masses and retreats. Thousands have been helped through his healing ministry - spiritually, psychologically and physically. It is hoped that this celebration will help all of us to grow stronger together as a Christian Community and help us to heal any hurts or wounds from the past. Everyone will be welcome to come forward for prayers for healing. As with any Mass, those who are properly disposed may receive Holy Communion, otherwise one may make an act of Spiritual Communion.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Group sessions - Monday, April 26 will be the last group session for Rel. Ed. A closing celebration will be held Monday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. in St. Agnes Church. All youth, parents, catechists and parishioners are invited to attend. This celebration will be followed by a luncheon in the parish hall. Parents are asked to bring sandwiches, sweets or finger foods for the luncheon.
First Eucharist & First Reconciliation -
Parents’ meeting - First Eucharist - Wednesday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m. Children’s sessions continue as scheduled by Barbaranne. Practise for First Eucharist will be held at 6:00 p.m. in St. Agnes Church. Please note change of time. First Eucharist will be celebrated Sunday, May 16.
Parents’ meeting - First Reconciliation - Wednesday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the vestry of Star of the Sea Church.
Children’s session for First Reconciliation is Wednesday, April 21 at 2:45 p.m. in the Glebe.
First Reconciliation will be celebrated Thursday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m.
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ST. JOSEPH NEWS Family Night continues on Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Youth, parents, grandparents and parishioners are welcome.
Women’s Night - is held every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Convent. We have prayer, sharing, fun and lunch. Women from our four parishes are welcome come at any time.
Annual Parish Picnic - preparations have begun for the main fund-raiser of the year, which will take place Friday, May 21 - Sunday, May 23. Parishioners are kindly asked to give a PRIZE in the near future. More details will follow in a flier.
ST. AGNES NEWS
Furnace update - A bid has been chosen for a new furnace to be installed by May 7th. Thank you all for your patience. If you have any questions, please contact me directly. - Fr Andrew.
STAR OF THE SEA NEWS
Liturgy committee meeting - is scheduled for Monday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the glebe. All members are asked to attend.
Parish Council - next monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, May 11 (May 9 is Mother’s Day) at 7:15 p.m. in the vestry. Nominations for parish council will be held Sunday, April 25. Please give some thought to who you might nominate or see if God is calling you to this ministry. Parish Council election will be held Sunday, May 2 and 9. Committee reports (AGM) are available in the entrance of the church.
Spring Fling: We have volunteers for these aspects of the Spring Fling: Card Play for Lobsters (Gerry) Ice Cream (Anita), Bake Table (Carolyn, Deanna) Children’s White Elephant Table (Cassy), Fish Pond (Rose) Chocolate (Marie), Panda(Ray/Judy), Variety (Diggie) wheels. We need volunteers for Food Booth, Sucker Pull, Balloons and Ticket sales. The Canso Fire Hall has been booked for Friday, May 7 (Lobster Card Play) and Saturday, May 8, Mother’s Day Weekend. Those who have a Call List are asked to please contact the parish office if you ane not able to contact parishioners for this event. Please reserve that day on your calendar.
Ministries Schedule for April 25 Lectors: Ginny Boudreau & David Horton Eucharistic Ministers: Jennie Greencorn & Ray White Presentation of Gifts: Year three group Church Cleaning: Marlene & Ernie Bond Ushers/Coll: Paul Horne & Lawrence Dort Hospitality: Year three group Sacristan: Juanita Dort Altar Servers: Allie & Cassie
NOTES Vocations Sunday - the annual collection for the Antigonish Diocesan Society will take place this Sunday.
Care for care givers Wednesday, April 28, 10:00 am - 2:30 p.m.; Bethany Center, Antigonish Theme: Spring’s Gift of Hope", " A time for nurturing body and spirit in an atmosphere of welcome and quiet. The flow of the day will include reflection and sharing on the power of life to triumph, food for the body, food for the spirit, and relaxation in a private room Cost: $20.00 Phone: 863-4726 email: bethanycenter@themarthas.com
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45's Card play - to be held Sunday, April 25 at 2:00 p.m. in Communities Along the Bay, Larry’s River. First, second and third prizes will be lobsters.
The Battle of the Atlantic Sunday Service and the 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Navy will be held Sunday, May 2. This event gets underway at 11:00 a.m. at Communities Along the Bay, Larry’s River. The Sea Cadet Corps from Arichat and Canso will be there providing music and the Flags party. There will be 100th Anniversary Cake and a luncheon following the service. Everyone is invited to attend.
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS Star of the Sea (53) 646.00 Loose 44.00 St. Agnes (32) 254.00 Loose 9.00 St. Vincent de Paul (8) 115.00 Loose 27.00 St. Joseph (26) 187.00 Loose 40.75 Telethon pledges honored 3,921.00
STAR OF THE SEA SPRING FLING CANSO FIRE HALL
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 7:30 P.M. CARD PLAY PRIZES: LOBSTERS COST: $10.00
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 12:00 NOON - 2:30 P.M.
GAMES OF CHANCE VARIETY WHEEL CHOCOLATE WHEEL PANDA WHEEL CROWNS/ANCHORS
CHILDREN’S GAMES FISH POND SUCKER PULL/BALLOONS FREE FACE PAINTING WHITE ELEPHANT TABLE (no clothes)
FOOD BOOTH HOT DOGS/ HAMBURGERS/POP BANANA SPLITS/ ICE CREAM SUNDAES
BAKE TABLE HOME BAKED GOODIES AND PRESERVES
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