Welcome to Our Parish Website
Parish of Mahone Bay, NS
St. James Anglican
Rector: Rev'd Dr. Patti Brace
You Are Welcome Here!
E-transfer email address:
donationsstjames@gmail.com
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Please Note; New Covid Protocols for Church
Once you are seated you can remove your mask. Please wear your mask when moving around the building.
Hand sanitizing is no longer required, but is available if you wish. The collection plate remains at the door for your convenience. It will be brought up to the altar during the service.
Holy Week Services
Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday) (April 2)
8 a.m. Eucharist (St. James’)
9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Christ Church)
11 a.m. Eucharist with (weather permitting) outdoor procession (St. James’)
Maundy Thursday
7 p.m. Eucharist with stripping of the Altar (St. James’)
Good Friday
Inter-church Service (Trinity United) 10 a.m.
2 p.m. Interactive Stations of the Cross (for children, youth, and adults, start at St. James’ parish hall)—different stations with Scripture passages and activities will take us through the story from Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to the cross and tomb.
Holy Saturday
8 p.m. Great Vigil of Easter with celebration of the new fire and baptism (St. James’)—this ancient Easter liturgy begins in darkness and moves toward the light of the resurrection, culminating in the first eucharist of Easter.
Sunday of the Resurrection (Easter Day)
8 a.m. Eucharist (St. James’)
9:15 a.m. Eucharist (Christ Church)
11 a.m. Choral Eucharist (St. James’)
Patti has been rector of the Parish of Mahone Bay since November 2021 and currently serves as Regional Dean for the South Shore Region. She came from the Diocese of Algoma in northern Ontario, where she was an English professor for 20 years. She was ordained deacon in 2018 and priest in 2019. As deacon, she served as honorary associate at Christ Church, Lively, and St. John the Divine, Copper Cliff. As priest, she served on the north shore of Lake Superior at St. Mary's, Nipigon, and St. John's, Schreiber. Patti and her English cocker spaniel, Lyra, love exploring the beautiful beaches and trails of the south shore while cats Simon and Phil keep watch at the rectory windows.
