Easter Sunday, April 20
- 9:00 a.m. HAP ~ St. Augustine's Faith Community, Chester
- 9:00 a.m. HAP ~ St. Joseph's Faith Community, Shad Bay
- 10:00 a.m. HAP ~ St. Patrick's Faith Community, New Ross
- 11:00 a.m. HAP ~ St. Anthony's Faith Community, Hubbards
- 11:00 a.m. HAP ~ SMB's Faith Community, Upper Tantallon (live streamed)
Holy Apostles Parish
office
Holy Apostles Parish SMB's Faith Community
Saturday, April 19, commencing at 9:30 a.m.
to help with the decorating for Easter Sunday.
hosted by
Holy Apostles Parish
St. Joseph's Faith Community Church Shad Bay
after the 9:00 a.m. Mass
on
Sunday, April 20
Easter Monday, April 21
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!
Stock Donations
Aligning Your Investment with Your Values
Did you know that the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth and its parishes can accept stock donations? A stock donation is a way to give to a charitable organization by donating shares of publicly traded stocks, mutual funds, or other securities instead of cash. This type of donation can provide significant benefits for both the donor and the charity.
Why would someone donate stocks?
Tax Advantages: Avoid capital gains tax on appreciated stocks while receiving a charitable tax receipt.
Increased Impact: The value of donated stocks is often greater than if they were sold first and then donated in cash.
Align Investments with Values: If you own stocks that no longer reflect your beliefs and values, you can turn them into meaningful giving.
How It Works
Decide which stocks to donate: Identify investments that you no longer wish to hold.
Transfer the stocks: By contacting Melissa Lunn at 902-429-9800 or development@halifaxyarmouth.org.
Receive a charitable tax receipt: The donation is eligible for tax benefits, allowing you to give wisely and generously.
He is risen! He is truly risen! This is what the celebration of Easter is all about — the truth that Jesus was crucified for our sins and three days later rose from the dead, conquering death once and for all.
We know it’s true, but this Easter Sunday, let’s ask ourselves if we live as if it’s true. Do we live as witnesses to the glorious reality of the Resurrection?
A witness, of course, is one with first-hand knowledge. Our readings today focus not only on the Resurrection itself, but also on those who were witnesses to it.
In the Gospel, St. John describes the very first witnesses to the empty tomb, Mary Magdalene, John (“the disciple whom Jesus loved”), and Peter. Each had an individual “experience” of the empty tomb. Each went up close to see for themselves what Jesus’ love had accomplished.
How can we as Christian stewards all these years later see for ourselves and so become His witnesses? We “see for ourselves” when we prayerfully read the Scriptures knowing they are a living love letter from God with a message to each one of us. We “see for ourselves” each time we receive the precious Body and Blood of our Lord in the Eucharist. We “see for ourselves” when we experience His personal and healing power in our hearts during Reconciliation. We “see for ourselves” when we pour out our lives in loving service to those around us and experience the deep satisfaction that only comes when we are imitating our Savior.
This Easter, resolve to live as if the saving power of the Resurrection is true. Experience Jesus for yourself every day from now on. You will be a powerful witness to the truth that He is risen! He is truly risen!
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
Maryn Anderson, DMI
Parish Life Coordinator
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
