St. Augustine’s Church
Chester NS
B0J 1T0
Who we are
Holy Apostles Parish is a brand new parish in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth in Nova Scotia, Canada.
As of January 1, 2020, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (St. Joseph’s Church – Shad Bay), St. Augustine’s Parish & Missions (St. Augustine’s Church – Chester, St. Patrick’s Church – New Ross and St. Anthony’s Church – Hubbards) and St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish (St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church – Upper Tantallon) were amalgamated into the new Holy Apostles Parish.
As of January 1, 2020, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (St. Joseph’s Church – Shad Bay), St. Augustine’s Parish & Missions (St. Augustine’s Church – Chester, St. Patrick’s Church – New Ross and St. Anthony’s Church – Hubbards) and St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish (St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church – Upper Tantallon) were amalgamated into the new Holy Apostles Parish.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Fr. Earl Smith
Leader Position:
Moderator of Pastoral Care
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Leader Email:
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Leader Bio:
As of Sept. 1, 2021, Holy Apostles Parish is pleased to welcome, Father Earl Smith, S.J. as our new Moderator of Pastoral Care. Born and raised in Halifax, Father is returning to Nova Scotia after serving at St. Pius X Parish in St. John’s Newfoundland. However, Father is no stranger to some of the current parishioners of Holy Apostles as the Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys faith community has had the pleasure of working with him previously.
Fr Earl will not only be moderator of HAP pastoral care but will be offering spiritual workshops and retreats for interested parishioners. He is known for his capability to engage and educate. Welcome Father Earl, we look forward to your ministry, teaching and care.
His top five themes of talent are: Developer, Empathy, Includer, Positivity, Belief
Fr Earl will not only be moderator of HAP pastoral care but will be offering spiritual workshops and retreats for interested parishioners. He is known for his capability to engage and educate. Welcome Father Earl, we look forward to your ministry, teaching and care.
His top five themes of talent are: Developer, Empathy, Includer, Positivity, Belief
Administration
Admin Name:
Maryn Anderson
Admin Position:
Parish Administrator
Admin Address:
18 Scholars Rd
Upper Tantallon
Nova Scotia
B3Z 0N2
Upper Tantallon
Nova Scotia
B3Z 0N2
Phone:
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Maryn Anderson
Mailing Address
PO Box 140
Chester, Nova Scotia
B0J 1J0
Chester, Nova Scotia
B0J 1J0
St. Augustine’s Church Mass Times
Mass Times: Sunday: 9:00 AM
Weekday Mass: Wednesday: 9:00 AM
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Weekday Mass: Wednesday: 9:00 AM
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St. Augustine’s Church History
St. Augustine’s Church formerly of St. Augustine’s Parish
The building of St. Augustine’s Church began in 1844 under the direction of Rev. William O’Brien as a result of the growing Roman Catholic presence in the Chester area. On September 7, 1846, Most Rev. William Walsh held a Mass of Thanksgiving to commemorate the completion of the Church.
In 1931, the bell of the church, which was cast at the Causard Foundry in Colmar, Haut Rhin and weighed 650 pounds, was installed. It had been donated by the Parishioners and summer visitors.
The first parish priest was Rev. William P. Stone, 1845 – 1855. On Sunday, June 16, 1996, St. Augustine’s celebrated its 150th anniversary with a special Mass celebrate by Bishop Austin Burke and then parish priest, Rev. Louis Saldanha . Several former parish priests were in attendance also.
The building of St. Augustine’s Church began in 1844 under the direction of Rev. William O’Brien as a result of the growing Roman Catholic presence in the Chester area. On September 7, 1846, Most Rev. William Walsh held a Mass of Thanksgiving to commemorate the completion of the Church.
In 1931, the bell of the church, which was cast at the Causard Foundry in Colmar, Haut Rhin and weighed 650 pounds, was installed. It had been donated by the Parishioners and summer visitors.
The first parish priest was Rev. William P. Stone, 1845 – 1855. On Sunday, June 16, 1996, St. Augustine’s celebrated its 150th anniversary with a special Mass celebrate by Bishop Austin Burke and then parish priest, Rev. Louis Saldanha . Several former parish priests were in attendance also.
Abide in my heart
Come, Lord Jesus, and abide in my heart. How grateful I am to realize that the answer to my prayer does not depend on me at all. As I quietly abide in You and let Your life flow into me, what freedom it is to know that the Father does not see my threadbare patience or insufficient trust, rather only Your patience, Lord, and Your confidence that the Father has everything in hand. In Your faith I thank You right now for a more glorious answer to my prayer than I can imagine. Amen.
St. Augustine’s Church listing was last updated on the 27th of November, 2022
