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St. Augustine’s Church
Chester
NS
B0J 1T0
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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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Church Pastor
Fr. Earl Smith
Moderator of Pastoral Care
105 King Street
Chester,
NS
B0J 1T0
Canada
Phone: (902) 826-2696
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Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
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Roman Catholic
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Fr. Earl Smith
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Moderator of Pastoral Care
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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
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Maryn Anderson
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Parish Administrator
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18 Scholars Rd
Upper Tantallon
Nova Scotia
B3Z 0N2
Upper Tantallon
Nova Scotia
B3Z 0N2
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PO Box 140
Chester, Nova Scotia
B0J 1J0
Chester, Nova Scotia
B0J 1J0
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St. Augustine’s Church Chester Mass Times
Mass Times: Sunday: 9:00 AM
Weekday Mass: Wednesday: 9:00 AM
Mass Times last updated on the 27th of November, 2022
Weekday Mass: Wednesday: 9:00 AM
Mass Times last updated on the 27th of November, 2022
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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.
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