Information on Spring Series (Seeing with the Heart)
The Sound of Healing
RETREAT with Dr. Musgrave (April. 25, 9am-1pm, SMB)
Financial
Important Notice regarding E-Transfers
How to Support Our Parish Financially
News
SSVP - monthly collection
Invitation to SS Atlantic Event
HAP - Fundraiser
HAP - Fr. R. Hallett - Bursary
Pre-Selling Niches
Job Opportunity - Building & Maintenance Coordinator
Job Opportunity - Cleaner
Ponders
Stewardship Reflection
Father Smith Smiles
Bible Inspiration
Mental Health
Diocesan News
Headlines
Contact Us
Contact Information
Baptisms at Holy Apostles Parish
Parish Communications
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) No Mass for this month in New Ross.
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
APRIL Tuesday
April 23, 30
9:30 a.m.
HAP - St. Joseph's Faith Community, Shad Bay
Wednesday
April 24
9:30 a.m.
HAP - St. Augustine's Faith Community, Chester
Thursday
April 25
9:30 a.m.
HAP - St. Anthony's Faith Community, Hubbards
Thursday
April 25 - 12 noon Closing Rel. Ed Mass: April. 30 at 6:30pm
HAP - SMB's Faith Community, Upper Tantallon
Information on Spring Series (Seeing with the Heart)
Hi and blessings of Easter:
I hope you are experiencing the joy of Easter and looking past the lingering touches of winter.
I am providing the information you need to join our spring sessions.
Spring Series: Seeing with the Heart: A Guide to Navigating Life’s Adventures. This three-session series will complete the chapters and themes based on Fr. Kevin O’Brien’s book (2022). Used with permission. The sessions are online on Thursdays April 11, 18, and 25 from 7:00 to 8:15 AT, (7:30 to 8:45 NT).
Registration: If you were registered for the Seeing with Heart Series, the Advent Series, or the lent Series you are already registered for the Spring Series. No need to reply. New participants can register by email to atlanticignatianministry@gmail.com You can forward inquiries to the same address. If you wish to be dropped from the distribution list, just send a reply to this email.
Materials for the April 11 session will send along next week.
The community of HAP - St. Joseph’s Faith Community, Shad Bay, will be offering an outreach of social faith and justice with a new gift of voice from indigenous culture. One that calls for us to walk the path to our Creator with them, separate but together as friends.
Please consider attending an information launch event we call The Sound of Healing, when we will celebrate our shared love of God’s creation and then introduce the outreach program.
All are welcome to attend at 3709 Prospect Road 7 pm, Monday April 22, 2024
EASTER RETREAT TIME:
THURSDAY, APRIL. 25: SMB
9am-1pm
All are most welcome to have a quiet morning of prayer and retreat with Dr. Musgrave. The morning begins at 9am with hospitality, followed by retreat and quiet time until Mass at 12 noon and Lunch.
Dr. Musgrave is a well known spiritual director in the Diocese and we welcome her for this time!!
All are most welcome!
SS ATLANTIC HERITAGE SOCIETY
The SS Atlantic Heritage Society invites you to the unveiling of the 150th Anniversary Quilt dedicated to the women of Lower Prospect, Prospect and Terence Bay who cared for the survivors following the sinking the SS Atlantic in 1873. As well, recognition will be given to the present day women who serve our communities as first responders in time of need.
The unveiling will take place on Sunday, April 21st from 2 to 4 at New Life Community Church (the former St. Christopher’s Church) at 1760 Prospect Road. The quilt is the work of women volunteers from our local community.
Hope you can come.
FINANCIAL
E-transfers can be sent to holyapostlesparish16@gmail.com
with your envelope number or contact information
for proper donation crediting. Please do not send e-transfers to the office email address.
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!
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Sunday (March 21)
regular monthly collection at the back of the HAP - SMB's Faith Community
or e-transfer funds to ssvpsmbc@gmail.com
HOLY APOSTLES PARISH FUNDRAISER
Quilt Raffle
Prize
a Beautiful Queen Size Handmade Quilt “HAPPY TRAILS”
graciously made and donated by
Brenda Lauzier
valued at $800.00
tickets will be available for sale
at each of the faith locations
April 6 until April 27, 2024
1 for $2
3 for $5
21 for $20
ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO
HOLY APOSTLES PARISH
Holy Apostles Parish
Fr. R. Hallett
Bursary
Bursary available for graduating High School students.
Applications for this bursary are available at the
Parish Office, Upper Tantallon.
All applications are due by APRIL 26, 2024.
Please contact the Office for further details at 902-826-2696.
Building & Maintenance Coordinator (Part-time)
Holy Apostles Parish Southshore, NS
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth
Summary:
Holy Apostles Parish is seeking for an experienced and reliable Building & Maintenance Coordinator.
They will be responsible to provide coordination to the building and maintenance program.
As the Holy Apostles Parish strives to be a Christ-centred welcoming community;
respecting each other and serving those in need, every position
contributes to the Vision of Holy Apostles Parish,
ensuring that their work and interactions with clients
and coworkers are done in a manner befitting
Christian standards, attitudes, principles, and goals.
The successful candidate must have the following:
A Grade 12 education or equivalent.
Previous experience in building maintenance is considered an asset.
A valid driver’s license and vehicle.
Knowledge of building systems.
Demonstrates maintenance skills at a professional level.
Experience with inventory systems.
Complete Responsible Ministry Protocol, which includes a clear Criminal Record Check.
Good oral communication skills.
A team player, with a positive attitude and the ability to multitask and set priorities.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to follow detailed instructions.
Proven trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
Physically able to perform the essential duties of the job.
Self-motivated and disciplined.
Computer skills.
Exemplifies values of integrity, trust, and excellence.
Ability, willingness to develop, understanding, and support for the vision statement and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week,
Monday to Thursday, including Friday or Saturday when required.
Subject to change as required and flexibility is required.
To apply:
Please email a cover letter and résumé outlining your qualifications and experience
and why this position appeals to you to Maryann Doyle at HAParishNS@gmail.com with
Part-time Building & Maintenance Coordinator in the subject line.
Holy Apostles Parish offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.
If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process,
please advise us if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Deadline for applications is April 22, 2024.
Condition of employment:
The offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of references and credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.
Holy Apostles Parish
is looking for a part-time
CLEANER (St. Joseph's Faith Community - Shad Bay)
For further information, please call
902-826-2696
Resumes
can be forwarded to
HAParishNS@gmail.com
or 18 Scholars Road
Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 0N2
On this fourth Sunday of Easter, we hear that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and we are His sheep. Our readings today call us to reflect inward — do we allow Jesus to shepherd our lives?
In our Gospel Jesus reveals His radical love for us. He says, “I will lay down my life for the sheep.” Jesus tells us that we are His. We can compare this relationship to that of a loving parent to their child. The parent gives without much in return and if any evil came near the child, the parent would do anything, even lay down their life for their baby.
We are Christ’s — even more so than a child is to a parent. He created us and sustains our lives each day. Evil persists in our world, so Jesus willingly laid down His life for us at Calvary for our salvation. He is our Good Shepherd, whether we remain in His flock or go astray.
But just as a baby is happiest in the arms of a parent, so too are we happiest in the flock of our Shepherd. And just as sheep go astray, we also stray from God, test our limits and even follow false shepherds.
Thankfully our Shepherd is a Good Shepherd, and He laid down His life for us knowing every sin we will ever commit. Therefore, let us examine our hearts and return to our flock. We don’t even need to find the way. He is right there always waiting to guide us home.
Let us look inward this week and ask ourselves, ‘who is my Shepherd?’ and ‘have I gone astray?’ Name the areas in your life that you have neglected. Ask Jesus to bring you home. Pray for His mercy, seek His forgiveness in the sacraments and begin again.
This October ‘24 our Archdiocese will hold a Eucharistic Congress. This week we continue our Easter Season reflection on the full meaning of Eucharist.
In the Eucharist, Christ is always renewing his gift of self, which he made on the Cross. His whole life is an act of total sharing of self out of love. Thus, he loved to be with his disciples and with the people whom he had a chance to know. For him this meant sharing in their aspirations, their problems, what stirred their soul and their life. Now we, when participating in Holy Mass, find ourselves with all sorts of men and women; young people, the elderly, children; poor and well-off; locals and strangers alike; people with their families and people who are alone. But the Eucharist which I celebrate, does it lead me to truly feel they are all like brothers and sisters? Does it increase my capacity to rejoice with those who are rejoicing and cry with those who are crying? Does it urge me to go out to the poor, the sick, the marginalized? Does it help me to recognize in them the face of Jesus? (General Audience – February 12. 2024)
Are we welcoming or simply tolerant of persons who join us at Mass? Is Mass a transforming encounter of persons of all ages, cultural backgrounds and life circumstances for us? **Pope Francis, Pope Frances on Eucharist, complied by John T. Kyler, Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN, 2023, p. 95.
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).
St. Augustine's Faith Community 105 King Street, Chester
Office Hours: Wednesdays - 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Telephone: 902-275-5463
Mailing Address: please use HAP main office address
St. Joseph's Faith Community 3709 Prospect Road, Shad Bay
Office Hours: Tuesdays - 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Telephone: 902-852-2763
Mailing Address: please use HAP main office address
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.
