Canso Area Catholic Parishes

08/31/2026

Good day all. I just discovered that people are having troubles with clicking the link in the earlier post.

Just type the link below in your browser and it will take you straight to the Parish Census Form:

https://parish-census.netlify.app

Sorry any inconvenience that you have experienced so far. The problem has now been fixed. And also the earlier link is also working very well now.

Please help to spread this message.

Family census for the Star of the Sea & area Catholic parishes — Canso, Port Felix, Little Dover and Queenport.

08/30/2026

Parish Census 2026

Every member counts, and this year we want to count everyone. The parish is holding a census across all our four (4) churches so we know how many we are and can plan well for the years ahead.

Please spread the word to everyone you know in the parish, those you see at Mass each week and those you haven't seen in a while. Everyone belongs here, and every name matters.

The form takes about five minutes. You can complete it in either of two ways:
• Online: scan the QR code below, or visit: https://parish-census.netlify.app

• On paper: pick up a printed copy at the back of the church (After every Sunday Mass), fill it in, and return it to the Parish Office.

06/08/2026

A heartfelt appeal to the parents of all the children in Canso

Good morning to you all!

I write to you with a heavy but hopeful heart. This past week, our church, Star of the Sea, was treated in a way that has saddened many in our parish. Some of our young people came into Star of the Sea Church, lit all of our votive candles, and used the melted wax to write across the altar. And then drank and left pop cans on the pews.

I do not share this in anger. I share it because I believe deeply in the goodness of this community and because Canso has never been a town known for this kind of behaviour. We are better than this, and our children can be too.

A church is a sacred place. Whether or not you believe, it is where grieving families light a candle for the ones they have lost, where the elderly come to find a little peace, where this community has gathered in its happiest and its hardest moments for generations. And most importantly, the Altar is the most sacred part of all.

So, I gently ask and plead with parents and guardians: please speak with your children. Help them understand that respecting a Sacred Place costs nothing and that honouring what others hold Holy, even when we do not share the belief, is one of the truest marks of a good person and what Canadians are known for.

Our doors still remain open. And all are welcome here, always.

With love and trust in you,

Fr. Jonathan Obinna Nnajiofor, SMMM
Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Canso

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05/06/2026

Cancellation of Mass:

This is to inform all the Parishioners that the Mass for our seniors at Canso Seaside Manor earlier scheduled for tomorrow 7th May 2026 will not hold due to an unforeseen event. It is now rescheduled to Thursday 11th June 2026 at 1:30pm. I am sorry for the inconveniences this change might have caused you.

03/23/2026

Urgent Cancellation Notice:

This is to inform all the Parishioners that the Lenten Reconciliation Service scheduled for today is cancelled and postponed to Wednesday the 25th March 2026 at 6:00pm due to the inclement weather.

Please do help to share this message to get to as many people as possible.

Thanks and remain blessed.

Fr. Jonathan Obinna Nnajiofor, SMMM

02/16/2026

Preparing Our Hearts for Lent

"Even now, declares the Lord, return to me with all your heart." — Joel 2:12

Beloved Parishioners,

This Wednesday, we begin a journey that changes us. As we approach Ash Wednesday, we prepare to enter the "holy desert" of Lent—not to dwell on our shadows, but to find the light that only God can provide.

The ashes we will receive are a beautiful paradox: they acknowledge our frailty, yet they are marked on our foreheads in the shape of the Cross - the ultimate sign of hope. As we prepare to begin these forty days, let us ask ourselves: What needs to be cleared away to make more room for God?

Ash Wednesday Mass & Service Schedule

Make a plan now to join our community as we embark on this pilgrimage of faith:
St. Joseph's Church, Port Felix - 2:00pm
Star of the Sea Church, Canso - 6:00pm

11/22/2025

Mass Time Change for St. Joseph's Church Port Felix, NS

I know that many people may not have gotten access to the Church Bulletins in the past week. So, I would like to use this medium to inform all the Parishioners that the Mass time for St. Joseph's Church Port Felix has changed from 6:00pm to 4:00pm. This change will continue till next spring. And may be reviewed as when necessary.

We are so sorry for the inconveniences this change might have caused especially to those that weren't able to get the earlier change Notification.

Please help to spread this message around our Parish communities.

08/09/2025

Mass Cancellation Notice:
This is to inform the Parishioners that today's Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Queensport will not hold due to some unforeseen circumstances. The Weekend Mass will resume next week at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Queensport.

However, all the other scheduled Masses this weekend for St. Joseph's Church Port Felix, St. Agnes Church Little Dover and Star of the Sea Church Canso will still go on as scheduled.

We regret any inconveniences this change might have caused you especially those planning to attend the weekend Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Queensport.

03/30/2024

EASTER SUNDAY MASS - STAR OF THE SEA CANSO

This is to inform all the Parishioners that our Easter Sunday Mass tomorrow will be in the Main Body of the Church and NOT in the Church Vestry.

The time still remains 11:00am

Thanks and remain blessed while wishing you a Joyful and Glorious Easter.

Fr. Jonathan

03/24/2024

NEW PALM SUNDAY MASS TIME

Due to the unforeseen issues that we had with the heating system this morning, the Palm Sunday Mass has been rescheduled for this evening at 6pm in the Chapel at the Glebe House.

We are sincerely sorry and apologizing for the incident of this morning.

Thanks and remain blessed.

Fr. Jonathan Nnajiofor

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