08/21/2026
STELLA MARIS & ST. MARGARET'S PARISHES
P.O. Box 250, 54 Church St., Inverness, N.S.
Fr. Jaison Cheriya, Pastor 1-902-323-0417
Stella Maris Parish Office 902-258-2462
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
Aug 23, 2026
1st Reading Isaiah 22:15, 19-23
2nd Reading Romans 11:33-36
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday, Aug. 22nd, 5 pm Harry James
Sunday, Aug.23rd, 9:30 am, St. Margaret's Church Parishioners
Sunday, Aug. 23rd, 11 am, Stella Maris Church Parishioners
Please Note: Weekday Masses are celebrated in Stella Maris Church unless otherwise announced.
Tuesday, Aug. 25th, 6 pm Dougald MacLellan
Wednesday, Aug. 26th, 11 am Souls in Purgatory
Thursday, Aug. 27th, 12 noon Sally Beaton
Friday, Aug. 28th, 12 noon Jessie MacIntyre
Saturday, Aug. 29th, 5 pm Michael Webb
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 11:30 – 11:50 am before the weekday Masses in the Church.
Marian Cenacle: Mondays, 11 am in the Church
Holy Hour: Saturdays, 10:30 am in the Church
Lectors: Aug. 29th & 30th
Sat, Aug. 29th, 5 pm Anne Lok
Sun., Aug. 30th, 9:30 am Delores Chapin
Sun., Aug. 30th, 11 am Natalie MacKinnon
Gift Bearers: Aug. 29th & 30th
Sat., Aug. 29th, 5 pm Gift Bearers
Sun., Aug 30th, 9:30 am Lucy & Gary Fraser
Sun., Aug.30th, 11 am Gift Bearers
Sunday Offerings: Thank you!
Aug. 15th & 16th
Stella Maris: $1817.50 St. Margaret’s: $1,051.00
Building Fund Stella Maris: $80.00 St. Margaret's: $100.00
*Please Note: With the heat pumps now installed in Stella Maris Church we are no longer seeking Heating Donations. Please make donations to the “Building Fund” which is ongoing. Thank you for your support. *Please Note: Anyone making a donation by cheque, please check to assure it is signed and date is correct.
Condolences to the family and friends of Beverly MacPherson whose Graveside Service took place on Friday, August 20th in Stella Maris Cemetery. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Condolences to the family and friends of Iris (Doyle) MacDonald who passed away in Ontario this week. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Adoration/Exposition of Blessed Sacrament/Confessions and Mass to follow on Tuesdays, 5 pm at Stella Maris Church and continuing each Tuesday for the summer. Confessions will also be available after Expositions on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 11:30 -11:45.
Stella Maris Church will be open daily for the summer months for visitation/prayers from 9 am – 5 pm. Access to the vestry will be closed when the Parish Office closes.
Prayer Line - Please Note: Calls to the Prayer Line are to be made to Bernice O’Connor 258-2808 between 10 am - 6 pm. Otherwise please leave a message with your request and it will be passed along to the group.
Family Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, Sept. 13th at 11 am in Stella Maris Church with reception following the Mass. All are welcome to attend.
Holy Communion will be taken to the sick and shut-ins on the second Thursday of the month. If you wish to receive Holy Communion please contact the Parish Office with your name, phone number, and civic address. If no one is in the office, please leave a message with your information.
St. Margaret’s Sunday Rosary will begin 10 minutes earlier at 8:50 am before Mass during July and August. All are welcome.
Stella Maris Rosary for Peace will be prayed for before the Mass on Saturdays, 4 pm and on Sundays, 10am. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Stella Maris Parish Pastoral Council Members: Fr. Jaison Cheriya, Clare Pothier (Chair), Walter MacDonald (Vice Chair), Caroline MacDonnell (Secretary), Linda Shaw, Barry Miller, Ramona Miller, Richard MacDonald. Pastoral Council information sheets are available at the back of the church. You are encouraged to take a copy.
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Stella Maris Parish – Volunteers are needed to assist with preparation for the Masses. If you are willing to help please call Stella Maris Parish Office 258-2462.
Altar Servers – Stella Maris Parish & St. Margaret’s Parish Youth who have received their First Communion are eligible to assist the Priest/Deacon during the Holy Mass. If interested in volunteering for this ministry please contact Stella Maris Parish at 258-2462.
70thBroad Cove Concert Caps are available by contacting Joanne after 9:30 am Mass at St. Margaret’s. Caps are $20 each.