Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. We ask that You bless him abundantly as he begins his papacy. May he be filled with the Holy Spirit, guiding him with wisdom and discernment in his leadership of the Church.
We pray:
For courage and right judgment: Grant him the strength to govern with fidelity those entrusted to his care, building Your Church into a sacrament of unity, love, and peace for all the world.
For protection and longevity: May the Lord preserve him, give him a long life, and make him blessed upon the earth, shielding him from the power of his enemies.
For clarity and purpose: As he navigates the challenges facing the Church, may he be inspired by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Gospel with conviction.
For unity among Catholics: Help us to set aside our differences and work together under his leadership for the proclamation of the Gospel.
For healing and respect: May he be a healing presence for the Church, fostering mutual respect and shared mission among all faithful voices.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
HELP TO CHOOSE OUR MISSION STATEMENT
After His death and resurrection, He sent His apostles out to gather all nations to build His church, that is the body of Christ. Despite anxieties and fears, they trusted Him and utilized the gift of the Holy Spirit He gave them to go out into the world and build His church.
Please participate at the church or over Facebook by selecting your choice from the top 3 Mission Statements before May 25.
MASSES
WEEKEND
Saturday 4 p.m.
HAP - St. Joseph's Faith Community, Shad Bay
HAP - St. Patrick's Faith Community, New Ross (1st Saturday of the month)
Sunday 9 a.m.
HAP - St. Augustine's Faith Community, Chester
Sunday 11 a.m.
HAP - St. Anthony's Faith Community, Hubbards
HAP - St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Faith Community, Upper Tantallon (Livestreamed)
WEEKDAY
for May
Tuesday
May 6, 20, 27
9:00 a.m.
HAP - St. Joseph's Faith Community, Shad Bay
Wednesday
May 7, 21. 28
9:30 a.m.
HAP - St. Augustine's Faith Community, Chester
Thursday
May 1, 8, 22, 29
9:30 a.m.
HAP - St. Anthony's Faith Community, Hubbards
PLEASE NOTE There will be no weekday Masses
May 13 - 15
due to Priest Retreat.
PRAYER & SPIRITUALITY
HOLY APOSTLES PARISH
Fourteen young people celebrated First Communion at HAP - St Marguerite Bourgeoy's Faith Community on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Congratulations to Braxen, Liam, Annie, Axton, Isaac, Emilia, Landon, Isla, Rory, Alivia, Brynn, Lillian, Esme, and Thomas, and all their families. Thank you to the sacramental preparation catechists, to the Ladies' Guild, and to everyone who helped to make it a special day.
Children's Faith Formation: As our faith formation year closes, we say thank you to all the catechists, in Tantallon and in Chester. Thank you to the families for their commitment, and to the children for their participation. Registration forms are now available for the fall. Contact releducate.mbourgeoys@gmail.com for more information.
Blessing of the new Columbarium
Fr. Edwin
May 8, 2025
FINANCIAL
How to Support Our Parish Financially
Pre-Authorized Remittances (PAR)
PAR is invaluable to the parish in these times as these contributions still arrive even if you can’t. For the parish, PAR provides a steadier and more predictable stream of funds. This is extremely helpful for budgeting and planning for larger projects. Contact the Parish office at 902-826-2696 or email engagehap@gmail.com. The PAR form is available to download here.
Canada Helps (Credit Cards can be used here)
You can now make donations to Holy Apostles Parish through Canada Helps. Through this safe and secure site you can support any Canadian charity and centralize all your giving. If you choose to use one, a free account allows you to track all your giving, set giving goals, manage monthly gifts, and more. Choose to receive an instant tax receipt after each donation or a summary receipt at the end of each year for all donations.
For those who have asked about using a credit card, Canada Helps allows you to donate using one. You can make one time or recurring donations.
E-Transfers
E-transfers can be made to holyapostlesparish16@gmail.com. Please include your envelope number or contact info so we can ensure that we credit the right person for the donation!
Books and Magazines
are available for sale (donation)
Raising Funds for the Prayer Gardens
Thank you for your support!
You may notice static interrupting conversations when you call the Holy Apostles Parish office telephone number. We are aware of this issue and contacted BellAliant, who assured us they will send a technician to resolve the problem shortly. We understand that this can be frustrating, and we appreciate your understanding and patience as we restore clear communication. Thank you for your continued support.
Today’s readings on this fifth Sunday of Easter contain inspiring but challenging messages for us Christian stewards.
The Gospel from John includes this well-known verse: “My children…I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.”
What a succinct description of a stewardship way of life. It sounds so simples. But simple does not necessarily mean easy.
How exactly is Jesus Calling us to love? As He, Himself loved. Jesus loved (and loves) by serving us and by making a sacrifice of His very life for us. That is a tall order.
Living a life of service and self-sacrifice is not easy because it requires us to continuously fight against our selfish inclinations. But the more we empty ourselves of “self” by serving others, the more room we make in our hearts for God to pour His grace into us. Amazingly, the more we give our lives away to others, the more He fills us up with Himself who is love itself.
And amid the inevitable challenging moments this way of life entails we can be assured that the Lord who loves us so much that He died for us and established the Eucharist to be our strength and nourishment, is right here with us every step of the way.
As we face the hardships that come with living as Christian stewards, we can continue to rejoice in the wonder of the Resurrection this Easter season, finding great joy in following in our Lord’s footsteps and in loving as He loves.
Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals and Sacrament of the Sick (Annointing): Please contact the main office at 902-826-2696.
Baptisms at Holy Apostles Parish
For further information or to schedule a baptism, please call the main office at 902-826-2696. Please note that a short baptismal preparation course will be required and provided before the actual baptism.
Parish Communications
If you have any concerns to be addressed by our parish Leadership Team, you can now email them directly at LeadershipHolyApostles@gmail.com.
All communications should be made to the Holy Apostles Parish office
(call 902-826-2696 or email HAParishNS@gmail.com).
We live, work and play in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral, current, and unceeded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. For more information on the Peace and Friendship Treaties please click HERE.
HOLY APOSTLES PARISH
Father Edwin Ewuzie
Assistant Priest
Maryann Doyle, CPHR
Manager for
Business Administration
Dale Rycroft
Coordinator for Cemeteries
Andre Edmunds
Building & Maintenance Coordinator
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Faith Communities - Staff
Dinah Simmons
Coordinator of Elementary Religious Education
SMB Faith Community
