RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Catechists - if you interested in becoming a catechist or remaining as a catechist please contact Marie.

Confirmation 2011 - youth/parents are encouraged to respond to the invitation to register for preparation to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation.

ST. JOSEPH NEWS

Regular Saturday Night Bingo - will continue during the summer months.

ST. AGNES NEWS:

Dover Days Picnic - will be held Friday, July 30 - August 1, 2010. A meeting will be held Wednesday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. All interested parishioners are invited to attend.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

Star of the Sea (56) 564.00

Loose 24.00

St. Agnes (30) 245.00

Loose 22.00

St. Vincent de Paul (15) 240.00

Loose 62.00

St. Joseph (24) 218.00

Loose 42.50

Telethon pledges honored 4,176.00

STAN FEST:

A heartfelt welcome is extended to all visitors and festival goers this weekend. May you enjoy God’s blessings of good music, excellent hospitality, happy memories and safe travel.

STAR OF THE SEA NEWS

Regatta Prize Bingo - parishioners are asked to donate a prize for this bingo that will be held Sunday, August 8 at the Canso Fire Hall.

125^th Anniversary Committee - will meet Tuesday, July 13 at 7:15 p.m. in vestry of the church. Anyone who would like to donate Flower arrangements to decorate the church for the 125 Anniversary Mass or make a monetary donation in memory of a family member or friend is asked to please contact the parish office. We would like to know so we can coordinate the decorations.

125^TH ANNIVERSARY AUCTION - we are presently seeking hand crafted items for an auction. Suggested items could include Quilts, homemade dolls/bears, Paintings/Illustrations. Carvings, Tole Painted items, Prints./Framed Photography, Pottery, Stained Glass, or any other item a craftsperson would like to donate. Please contact Ginny Boudreau for more information. We have several items to start us off.

Liturgy committee meeting - meeting will be held Monday, August 9 at 6:30 p.m. All committee members are requested to attend.

Parish Council - Next parish council meeting will be held September 7.

Ministries Schedule for July 11

Lectors: Buzz & Emily Lumsden

Eucharistic Ministers: Ray White & Dorothy Bennett

Presentation of Gifts: Melinda, Brian Bouchie & family

Church Cleaning: Ernie & Marlene Bond

Ushers/Coll: Rita Johnson & Veronica Peitzsche

Hospitality: Margie Horne & Gertie Snow

Sacristan: Margie Horne

Altar Servers: Alexander & Zachary

NOTES

Annual Walking Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Francis in Skiff Lake, NB will take place Saturday August 7 and Sunday Aug 8. Pilgrimage will begin in McAdam and end at Skiff Lake. Transportation and food along trail provided. For more information and to register please contact Tera Vellenoweth at (506) 472-0694 or teravel@gmail.com.

Steubenville Conference - Steubenville Atlantic High School Youth Conference for youth finishing Grade 8 up to Grade 12 will be held at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, NS from July 30 - August 1, 2010. The parish will supplement the registration fee and no one will be excluded for lack of funds. Cost per participant will be $50.00. Please contact Fr. Andrew if you are interested. Facebook Page: steubenvilleatlantic; http://www.steubenville.ca

Atlantic Marian Gathering - will take place October 16-17, 2010 in Murphy’s Community Centre,200 Richmond St. Charlottetown, PEI. Registration fees, Accommodations and Schedule of Events is available at the parish office or at www.2010amg.com

Challenge Girls Leadership Summer Camp: August 22-28 for girls ages 10-16 with the goal of providing both fun and formation in a camp experience. A campers week will include physical activities such as kayaking, exercise classes, leadership development, drama, spiritual growth through Mass, the sacraments, and formative talks. Camp will be held at Camp Keir, PEI. Cost is $350, spaces limited to a first come basis. Hosted by the Challenge Girls Leadership Club of PEI. For more information or to obtain a brochure please contact Gwen Chevarie at 566-4337 or by email at stdcatechism@gmail.com

Boys Leadership Camp - Camp Rankin, St. Peters Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada., August 7 to 14, 2010, Ages 9 – 16 Years, FUN…FUN…FUN… Swimming, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Sports Competition Day, Trips, Sail Boat Excursion, Camp Fires, Sing Songs, Prizes SPIRITUAL: Daily Mass, Rosary, Gospel Reflections, Opportunities for Sacramental Confession, COST: $350.00 A limited number of partial sponsorships are available. Please inquire. For more information please contact Martien Bekkers (902) 863-5061 Or, Ernie Curry at (902) 863-8259 e-mail ernie.curry@ns.sympatico.ca 94 Hawthorne Street, Antigonish, N.S., B2G 1A9 St. Joseph’s Family Center Inc. “Serving Christ and His Church”

Evening of Fun - Sometimes referred to as “the contemporary musical voice to the emerging church in Canada!, Linnea Good, Singer, Songwriter, Pianist, brings her combination of old gospel greats and contemporary faith reflections to Wesley United Church, Guysborough. Join us for an evening of story, humour and powerful Christian ministry on July 28th. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets in advance or at the door: $10.00. Please call Rev. Heather (533-3711 - office or 533-3737 Manse) if you would like a ticket. You may also find more information on her website: http://www.linneagood.com