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
The complete text of this bulletin is also available on the parish's website at www.cansoparishes.org
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ FEBRUARY 5, 2012
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Tuesday, February 7 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph, Port Felix
Wednesday, February 8 - 9:00 a.m. - St. Anthony’s Chapel
Thursday, February 9 - 2:00 p.m. - Canso Seaside Manor
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, February 11 - 4:30 p.m. - St. Vincent de Paul
- 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph
Sunday, February 12 - 9:30 a.m. - St. Agnes - +Brantford Horne
- 11:00 a.m. - Star of the Sea
RECONCILIATION/CONFESSIONS: 20 minutes before all weekend Masses.
COMMUNION CALLS: Communion will be brought to 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.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES - FEBRUARY 22
4:00 p.m - St. Agnes Church
6:00 p.m. - Star of the Sea
8:00 - St. Joseph
Thursday, February 23, Mass with the distribution of Ashes - 6:00 p.m. - St. Vincent de Paul Church.
LENT - Lent is sometimes compared to a desert, a time Christians have traditionally given over to 40 days in a combination of prayer, serving the needy and fasting in order to draw closer to God. Lenten Calendars will be distributed to parishioners, teens and youth in our four parishes. We invite you to use these calendars, read and reflect on the scripture passages, actively discuss the ideas, take part in the activities and draw closer to God during these forty days. Daily reflections for Lent “Not by Bread Alone” will be available in our four churches.
REFLECTION ON TODAY’S READINGS
GOSPEL FREE OF CHARGE - Paul was not a full-time missionary and preacher. He is proud of the fact that he supports himself with a day job. He is a tent maker and also worked with leather. He was therefore a skilled craftsman. There was always a demand for such work. He could make and mend boots, shoes, tents and ship's sails. Paul is able to earn so much as a tailor that he could even support his companions and co-workers.
He does not see Christian service as a job. It is a privilege in return for God's love. His attitude is a model for Christian ministry opened to both clergy and laity alike. We all share God's love and thus all have the duty to serve. One cannot help but wonder why the Church puts copyrights on its Bibles and teachings. Shouldn't they be free?
WHAT I CAME TO DO - Jesus is exhausted. His power to cure illness made him a free doctor. At the time physicians were primitive and usually ineffective. The sick were thought to be "possessed" by evil spirits, rather than germs. The devil has successfully side-tracked Christ's true ministry. This explains his somewhat strange response when Peter announces that "...everyone is looking for you." Jesus proclaims that it is time to move on to other areas. In effect, he is abandoning his home base in Capernaum. Our Lord reveals the real focus of his career. He is a teacher with the most important lessons that will ever be shared. He does not want to be a healer, but a educator. He came to teach the way to eternal life in God.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION St. Agnes & SOS Group sessions - group sessions resume for Primary to seven this Monday, February 6. Year one will meet at 3:00 p.m. in the glebe, year 5 will meet at 5:00 p.m. in Canso Academy and all other groups will meet at 6:00 p.m. in Canso Academy. St. Agnes groups will meet as indicated by their catechists. Year Two/First Communion will meet Wednesday, February 8 at 6:00 p.m. in St. Agnes hall. Please have child’s book and family booklets up to date.
GROWING FAITH PROJECT In our next session we will cover Booklet #47 - How do we become persons of Prayer? Ways to pray and obstacles to prayer - Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the vestry of Star of the Sea Church. We encourage you to attend.
WEDDING PLANNING? - As preparations begin for this year’s wedding season, couples are reminded that six months notice is requested in order to successfully complete the preparations. Couples planning on a “church” wedding should also be practising their faith on a regular basis and be in good standing with the church. For more information, please contact Fr. Andrew or the parish office.
BAPTISMS: Parents wishing to have their child baptized should phone Fr. Andrew or the parish office to make arrangements for instruction and an interview.
LITURGY COMMITTEE - will meet Thursday, February 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the vestry of Star of the Sea Church.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL - regular meeting is Tuesday, March 27 at 6:00 p.m. in St. Agnes parish hall.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - for our four parishes will be held Sunday, March 4 in the Canso Lions Club starting at 12 noon with a Pot Luck dinner. Please pass this message on to all parishioners and invite all to attend. It is a wonderful opportunity to see what has been going on in your parish and to share some good food. Reports will be presented by the various parish committees in all our parishes.
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS Star of the Sea (61) 561.00 Loose 66.50 St. Agnes (32) 297.00 Loose 9.00 St. Vincent de Paul (11) 120.00 Loose 5.00 St. Joseph (29) 336.00 Loose 2.00
ST. AGNES NEWS: Church Cleaning - Donna Gurney & Carol Boudreau 50/50 Bingo - will be held every Sunday in the parish hall, 7:00 p.m. starting on February 5. Five cents a card, winner take half and winner take all. Club 100 Tickets - will be available form parish members as soon as the license comes in. Draw date is Sunday , February 19. Interested in buying or selling tickets please contact Susan Bouchie or Colleen Boudreau. Thank you for your past support. |
ST. JOSEPH NEWS: 50/50 Tickets - are presently on sale. Contact a parish member. Variety Prize Bingo and Bake Sale - will be held Sunday, March 18. Bake sale starts at 1:00 p.m.- Bingo starts at 2:00 p.m. Prizes would be appreciated - Groceries, paper goods, appliances, laundry/cleaning supplies, and on and on. Baked goods would also be appreciated. Bake sale in aid of Chalice; Bingo proceeds support St. Joseph parish.
STAR OF THE SEA NEWS Ways & Means - Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21 at 7:15 p.m. in the vestry. New members are encouraged to attend. Our parish depends on the success of this committee. Prize Bingo - thank you so much for the support for the bingo, it was a great turn-out. We made $833.00, great job everyone! Commemorative Wall Plates - are still being made up and if you wish to make a donation in memory of someone or in your name please contact the parish office. Property and Finance Committee - Regular bi-monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, February 7 at at 7:15 p.m. Star of the Sea needs another rep for this committee - please bring forward names or your name for appointment to this committee. Cemetery Notes - We are in the early stages of consulting with a contractor to repair/straighten headstones. The approximate cost (to the family) would between $75 and 100, the cost may be reduced depending on the number of stones that require work. Please advise the parish if you are interested or have a stone that needs to be repaired. Ministries Schedule for February 12 Lectors - Edmund & Mary LeBlanc EMOHC - Jennie Greencorn & Janet Delorey Presenting the Gifts - Louise Lumsden & Percy Bond Church Cleaning - Florence & Eddie Garcia Hospitality - Paul & Lorna Horne Collectors/Ushers - Eddie Garcia & Percy Bond Sacristan - Margie Horne Servers -Whoever is available
MINISTRY FAIR - Thank you to all who came and offered themselves in ministry to our parishes. If you were unable to attend please contact Fr. Andrew. Special thanks to the group leaders. NOTES FLAC Update - A copy of the latest Update from the Financial and Legal Advisory Committee, regarding the legal settlement is available on the parish website. Several copies are available for those who do not have Internet service. We are circulating this update so parishioners can keep up to date with the Legal Settlement for victims.
Food bank - donations of non-perishable items are most appreciated at our local food bank. Thank you for your generosity in the past.
New Beginnings Weekend at Villa Madonna April 27, 28, 29 for separated, divorced and bereaved persons. For more information, please call Ron Curry at 902 564 0788
Prayer for Priests, Diocese of Antigonish -Let us show our love and appreciation for our priests, and others serving in our diocese by praying each day. Pamphlets are available in the entrance of the church. They provide a guide for your daily prayer intention with a priest’s name for each day.
Family Violence Education Week - Feb. 12-18, PURPLE FRIDAY: Feb. 17 - You are invited to wear something purple in recognition of Family Violence Prevention Week. |