The Lingering Impacts of the Doctrine of Discovery
A Word of Appreciation
Financial
How to Support Our Parish Financially
A Friendly Reminder
News
Bell Let's Talk
Access to our Cemeteries
Ponders
Stewardship Reflection
Remember
Diocesan News
Headlines
Community News
Chester Community Market Season
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) - Seasonal Closure
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 January
Due to Fr. Edwin Ewouzie's vacation,
there will be no weekday Masses
for all HAP - Faith Communities for month of January 2025.
PRAYER AND SPIRITUALITY
When you request a Mass and make a $10 offering, know that this Mass will be celebrated by dedicated priests working in mission countries. Your generosity will directly support Canadian Jesuits International and help those in need.
If you choose to obtain a Mass card for $10, your contribution will be sent to the Canadian Missions of Jesuits International in Jamaica, Haiti, Nepal, and Africa. This is a meaningful way to extend our love and support to those in different communities.
We also invite you to share the names of sick individuals within our parish or anyone else you are concerned about so we can include them in our weekend Intercessory Prayers. Remember to seek their permission first, as respecting their privacy during this time is essential.
Lastly, we extend our sympathy to anyone who has lost a loved one in the past week. You may also share their names for our prayers as we come together to support one another in these moments of grief.
The Lingering Impacts of the Doctrine of Discovery
Join Erin Ryan, a member of our Holy Apostles Parish Truth and Reconciliation Committee, as we consider the legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery. Together we will view and discuss chapters of the documentary film Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts, produced by the Anglican Church of Canada. We will meet virtually on Zoom for 4 consecutive Tuesday afternoons, January 28 to February 18 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. No homework assignments; no materials to purchase; no cost!
We want to thank all the outstanding individuals and groups
who have given their time and resources to support
Holy Apostles Parish and our Christmas programs.
Your generosity during this season means so much,
and we sincerely appreciate your kindness and commitment to our communities.
Thank you for helping us make a difference!
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!
If you donate to the Parish via cheque, kindly make the cheque payable to Holy Apostles Parish.
Please do not include the Faith Community Church, as we cannot process them correctly.
If you wish to support SSVP, you can conveniently send an e-transfer to ssvpsmbc@gmail.com. If you prefer to donate via cheque, please address it to SSVP St. Marguerite Bourgeoys.
Your contributions make a significant impact!
NEWS
January 22, 2025
Just a Reminder: that access to our cemeteries is not maintained during winter. Our cemeteries are supported solely by donations, and we do not have the necessary resources to ensure access during this season. We kindly ask visitors to exercise their discretion should they choose to visit during this time.
Today’s Gospel reading from John recounts the familiar story of the wedding feast at Cana when Jesus launched His public ministry by performing His first miracle at his mother’s request.
In the midst of the feast, the Blessed Mother noticed that the wine had run out and pointed out the problem to Jesus. Then, she gave the servants instructions that are equally applicable to us modern-day stewards, saying, “Do whatever He tells you.” Jesus gives the servants a simple and seemingly mundane task, telling them to fill some stone jars with water. They did what He told them to do. And Jesus used their obedience in the accomplishment of that simple task to perform His first miracle, turning the water into the choicest wine.
Our Lord didn’t have to include those servants in order to perform this miracle — He chose to. And today, 2,000 plus years later, He still chooses to include us in the performance of His miracles through our cooperation with Him in using the gifts and talents He has given us. What a privilege! Let us take care to listen to our Blessed Mother: let’s examine our lives this week to see if we really are “doing whatever He tells us,” cooperating with God to make the best use of the gifts He has given us for the benefit of those around us. If we all take this call seriously, He will perform miracles in our families and our parish.
Let us take care to listen to our Blessed Mother. Let us examine our lives this week to see if we really are doing whatever He tells us and cooperating with God to make the best use of the gifts He has given us for the benefit of those around us. If we all take this call seriously, He will perform miracles in our families and our parish.
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: Mondays - 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 - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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.
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
Jim Kemp
Janitor
SMB Faith Community
Tish Hammond
Administrative Support Worker
St. Joseph's Faith Community
Karen MacKenzie-Stepner
Administrative Support Worker
St. Augustine's Faith Community
