Holy Family Parish
Amherst NS

B4H 3B1

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Who we are

Holy Family Parish was formed in December of 2006 after the amalgamation of the two Catholic Parishes in Amherst - Saint Charles Borromeo and Nativity of Our Lady. This was a result of the Forward in Faith Process put forth by the Archdiocese of Halifax. Plans began in 2008 to build a new Holy Family Church and Parish Center and on July 25, 2010 the new facility was formally dedicated.

Amherst, Nova Scotia is a community with a population of 10,000 plus located on the Nova Scotia - New Brunswick border. Amherst is the commercial center for Cumberland County in Northern Nova Scotia. The town is only a two-hour drive on a major four-lane highway from Nova Scotia's provincial capital, Halifax. Moncton, New Brunswick is only a 40-minute drive and the 12.9 km (8 mile) Confederation Bridge, linking New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island, is less than 45 minutes away.

The original Town of Amherst was established in 1764, two miles west of its present location. Following the expulsion of the Acadians, settlers from New England were invited to settle many communities along the shores of the Bay of Fundy. One of these settlements grew to become the town of Amherst.

Present day Amherst continues to prosper with new commercial and industrial developments to support a growing community. Amherst's stately homes, some nearing 200 years in age along with its beautiful churches charm visitors to the community. Holy Family Roman Catholic Parish is an integral part of the Christian faith life of our town.

While the population of the Town of Amherst is stable, it is an aging community, as Cumberland County has the highest per capita population of senior citizens in Canada. The aging population, coupled with diminishing pastoral resources, has necessitated bringing our founding parishes together as one faith community.

The Archdiocese of Halifax in January 2004 published a pastoral document called "Forward in Faith". This document speaks to our diocesan Church about the need for Pastoral Renewal and makes specific recommendations regarding our diocesan structure in the coming years.

As a result of the "Forward in Faith" document Holy Family Parish became a reality in December 2006. Despite the growing pains of bringing two separate and distinct founding parishes ( Saint Charles Borremo and Nativity of Our Lady) together as one worshipping community many are truly excited about the future of the Roman Catholic Church in Amherst as we move Forward in Faith.

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Location of worship

Holy Family Parish
63 Church Street
Amherst, NS B4H 3B1
Canada
Phone: 902-667-5244
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Church Pastor

Rev. Gregory Agyeman
Rev. Gregory Agyeman
Parish Priest
63 Church Street
Amherst, NS B4H 3B1
Canada
Phone: 902-667-2523
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PO Box 1075
Amherst, NS
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Holy Family Parish Mass Times

WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday

3:00pm - St Thomas Aquinas, Joggins Mass
4:30pm - Holy Family, Amherst Mass
6:30 pm- St Cornelius, Streets Ridge Mass

Sunday

9:00am - St Brigid’s, Parrsboro Mass
9:00am - St Thomas More, Pugwash Mass
11:00am- St John the Baptist, Springhill Mass
11:15am - Holy Family, Amherst Mass

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Our Lady's Community of the Lord's Praise
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Question: Where is Holy Family Parish located?
Answer: Holy Family Parish is located at 63 Church Street, Amherst, Nova Scotia.

Question: Who is Holy Family Parish's pastor?
Answer: Holy Family Parish's pastor is Rev. Gregory Agyeman.

Question: What time is mass at Holy Family Parish?
Answer: WEEKEND MASSES Saturday 3:00pm - St Thomas Aquinas, Joggins Mass 4:30pm - Holy Family, Amherst Mass 6:30 pm- St Cornelius, Streets Ridge Mass Sunday 9:00am - St Brigid’s, Parrsboro Mass 9:00am - St Thomas More, Pugwash Mass 11:00am- St John the Baptist, Springhill Mass 11:15am - Holy Family, Amherst Mass

Question: What is Holy Family Parish's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsParishCumberlandCountyNovaScotia/

Question: What is Holy Family Parish's live streaming page?
Answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5zV1XT8Mwk

Question: What is Holy Family Parish's website?
Answer: https://allsaintsparishcc.ca/

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Answer: Holy Family Parish belongs to Roman Catholic denomination.

The power of Christian prayer With us night and morning
By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered, and confidently waiting come what may, we know that God is with us night and morning, and never fails to greet us each new day. Yet is this heart by its old foe tormented, still evil days bring burdens hard to bear; Oh, give our frightened souls the sure salvation for which, O Lord, You taught us to prepare. And when this cup You give is filled to brimming with bitter suffering, hard to understand, we take it thankfully and without trembling, out of so good and so beloved a hand. Yet when again in this same world You give us the joy we had, the brightness of Your Sun, we shall remember all the days we lived through, and our whole life shall then be Yours alone.
Holy Family Parish listing was last updated on the 6th of March, 2023
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