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Holy Week
9 – 16 April 2017
St. Paul’s Church, Halifax
An Invitation to join in the Music & Drama of
Palm Sunday to Easter 2017
The Invitation
‘Holy Week’ is described in both the Book of Common Prayer and the Book of Alternative Services, though the roots of this week are much deeper and its practice more contemporary. It has been the most important week in our Christian Calendar for most of the history of the Christian Church. It was also called the ‘Great Week’, the ‘Week of the Holy Passion’ and the ‘Week of Forgiveness’ in early years. In the earliest years the church kept every Sunday as a day of the Resurrection with worship centred round the ‘Lord’s Table’ (see Mark 16.1-8, I Corinthians 11.17-26; 14.26; 16.2). Later, the church added a special celebration of the day of the Resurrection (‘Easter’) annually around the time of the Jewish Passover, when Christ arose from the dead. Then a whole preceding week, with a special spiritual focus, was developed. It began with Christ’s entry into Jerusalem (‘Palm Sunday’) and included special worship on ‘Maundy Thursday’, ‘Good Friday’, and ‘Holy Saturday,’ to help Christians walk with Jesus Christ. The further we have travelled from the historical days of Jesus, the more necessary this week has become to refresh our faith.
The spiritual focus of our pilgrimage through this week is best summed up in a few of St. Paul’s many words on the connection between Christ’s life and our own: ‘If we have been united with Christ in a death like his, we will certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his’ (I Corinthians 6.5). Many parishioners will assist us with their wonderful gifts in our pilgrimage through Holy Week. We hope as many parishioners as possible will join us, with guests, for each of these ‘combined services’ of worship!
Palm & Passion Sunday
9 April 2017, 10:00 a.m. Eucharist & Palm Procession with Children’s Art Activities during the homily; 11:30 a.m. Parish Lunch. We will celebrate Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem and remember his coming passion. Weather permitting, we will take our Hosanna! praises into the Grand Parade. A parish lunch will follow.
Holy Monday
10 April 2017, 7:30 p.m. Lenten Carols. This is a free concert of contemporary music created and performed by the 2016 St. Paul’s Scholar, Mark Flowerdew.
Holy Wednesday
12 April 2017, 11:00-11:30 a.m. Eucharist. All invited.
Maundy Thursday
13 April 2017, 6:00 p.m. Eucharist & Foot Washing with a 7:15 shared supper to follow (it will be provided, though contributions can be given to help cover its cost). We will celebrate Christ’s great act of ‘servanthood’ and remember the ‘first Christian Passover’ (Holy Communion or Eucharist). This whole-family celebration will have two special features. The first is a simple foot-washing in which all present will be invited to participate. And the liturgy will end in a brief silence, while the table is ‘stripped’ so we can understand the departure of joy at Christ’s betrayal—but not the disappearance of divine love. We will enjoy fellowship at the informal dinner immediately after.
Good Friday
14 April 2017, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Cross. We will commemorate Christ’s death for us on the cross. This is a ‘Service of the Word’ based on hearing the Scriptures. We will pray and sing as we mourn our Saviour, and begin to hope for the resurrection within the enduring love of God. Various members of the congregation will offer meditations on the Scriptures that they have prepared. We shall begin our service at noon, the hour of the crucifixion. It will end by about 2.00 p.m. or a little later. There will be no children’s programme.
Holy Saturday ~ Easter Sunday
15 April 2017, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Scripture, Prayer, Song, Poetry and Light. We will ‘keep watch’ in the ‘sure and certain hope’ of Christ’s resurrection. Long ago, the Vigil began late Saturday and then very early on Sunday moved into the first Easter Eucharist. But many parishes, like ours, separate these two. An Easter Candle will be lit in the darkness of the Vigil, and then the worshippers’ candles will be lit to mark our prayers. The ancient Christian song of salvation, the complete Exultet and other songs, will be sung. Scriptures and poems describing God’s love throughout history will be shared.
16 April 2017, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Eucharist with Baptism and a Children’s Programme in Parish House. Having walked with Christ in his trials, suffering and death we will now celebrate his glorious resurrection with all the arts of our hands and voices and instruments! It is the most joyful day of the Christian year, and a day when the parish draws together to sing its praises to our Saviour. In the midst of the Eucharist we will renew our baptismal vows. And we will sing and say many times: ‘Alleluia! The Lord is risen … He is risen indeed! Alleluia.’ This will be an all-ages celebration.
St. Paul’s Musician-in-Residence Ian Bent debuts his original compositions with 8-piece jazz ensemble at a feature concert March 25th
This debut concert at St. Paul’s featured an outstanding line-up of Halifax musicians: Ian Bent (piano), Adam Fine (double bass), Jeff Torbert (guitars), Jordi Comstock (drums), Brad Reid (soprano and tenor sax, clarinet), Andrew MacKelvie (alto sax), Wayne Baker (trumpet, flugelhorn), and Ryan Veltmeyer (bass trombone). In addition to original compositions, the program will included Ian Bent’s arrangements of songs by Kenny Wheeler, Bill Frisell, and Wayne Shorter.
All photos courtesy of
Alexander Davis ©2017
For Immediate Release
Thursday, March 16, 2017
St. Paul’s musician-in-residence Ian Bent debuts his original compositions with 8-piece jazz ensemble at a feature concert March 25 at historic St. Paul’s on the Grand Parade.
Ian Bent was recently nominated for an East Coast Music Award for Classical Composition of the Year.
Halifax – Ian Bent is presenting a breakout concert of original compositions for 8-piece jazz ensemble at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Saturday, March 25 at 8:00 pm. Ian Bent is the first musician-in-residence at St. Paul’s and had this to say about the event:
“I’ve been dreaming about doing a show like this for years and the residency at St. Paul’s was the perfect opportunity. I’ve had all these songs tucked away and this seemed like a great chance to polish them up and share them. This music is fun and melodic, and inspired by some of my idols like Keith Jarrett, Bill Frisell, Kenny Wheeler, and other ECM artists. I couldn’t be more excited than to be playing these tunes with this dream band of fantastic musicians.”
Known up to this point primarily as a collaborator in the Halifax music scene, Ian Bent has contributed to nearly twenty commercially-released recordings produced in Nova Scotia and has worked with such projects as Alana Yorke, Acres and Acres, Gabrielle Papillon, and Caledonia. Ian Bent was recently nominated for an East Coast Music Award for Classical Composition of the Year for his work with the late Halifax poet Roger Field and Canadian soprano Allison Angelo.
The concert will feature an outstanding line-up of Halifax musicians: Ian Bent (piano), Adam Fine (double bass), Jeff Torbert (guitars), Jordi Comstock (drums), Brad Reid (soprano and tenor sax, clarinet), Andrew MacKelvie (alto sax), Wayne Baker (trumpet, flugelhorn), and Ryan Veltmeyer (bass trombone). In addition to original compositions, the program will include Ian Bent’s arrangements of songs by Kenny Wheeler, Bill Frisell, and Wayne Shorter.
Ian Bent in Concert
Original Compositions with 8-Piece Jazz Ensemble
+ Songs by Kenny Wheeler, Wayne Shorter and more
Saturday, March 25, 8:00 pm
Historic St. Paul’s on the Grand Parade, 1749 Argyle Street, Halifax
$20 Advance/Door
Tickets and info: www.ianbent.com
Heritage Interpreter Tour Guide(s)
Working as a Tour Guide requires a positive, outgoing and friendly attitude, good communication and presentation skills, leadership and initiative, and the ability to work well with others. The work is physically active. Previous similar experience, bilingualism (French/English), and a good understanding of the Anglican Church of Canada would all be important assets. Student guides are expected to work 33 hours between Monday and Saturday. Hours are flexible to meet the required needs. The work term begins on June 19 and runs until August 25, 2017. Pay is $12.00 per hour.
Submit resume, cover letter, and two references to the following: Email: office@stpaulshalifax.org – Please put Tour Guide application in the subject line of your e-mailFax: (902) 429-8230
OR
In Person/by Mail: St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1749 Argyle St., Halifax NS B3J 3K4 (on the Grand Parade).Closing date: May 12, 2017. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
A message from St. Paul’s, regarding getting to the church on the May 22nd;
The Bluenose Marathon will transform downtown Halifax on May 20-22, the Race organizers have suggested that we access the Church via Duke Street, from the direction of the harbour (Hollis or Water Streets). Brunswick Street will be closed; parking will be a challenge.
We would love to see everyone on that day – it should be a great day for a walk!
A Summer 2016 Student position as an Heritage Interpretive Guide At St. Paul’s Church is available. Job Information: Applicants must have an interest in, and knowledge of, the history of Halifax from 1749 onwards. St. Paul’s Church is an active, worshipping community as well as a national historic site. Candidates must be able to interact with a wide variety of people, e.g. tourists, visitors, parishioners and persons seeking assistance. Previous similar experience, bilingualism (French/English), and a good understanding of the Anglican Church of Canada would all be important assets. Hourly Rate: $12.00 Submit resume, cover letter, and two references to the following: Julia Atkins Email: office@stpaulshalifax.org Fax: (902) 429-8230 OR In Person/by Mail: St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1749 Argyle St., Halifax NS B3J 3K4 (on the Grand Parade).
Closing date: May 2nd 2016. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
For the third year in a row, we — Michael Tutton, a divinity intern at Saint Paul’s Anglican Church, Halifax, and his wife, Cathy — are skiing as Coureurs de Bois in the Canadian Ski Marathon.
The Canadian Ski Marathon is one of the premier cross-country skiing events in the world and the oldest event of it’s kind in North America.
Along with the challenge of the distance and unpredictable conditions, the mingling of friendly Anglophone and Francophone volunteers and skiers of all levels of expertise and ages make this event both an adventure and a gathering.
This year, on the 50th anniversary of this great Canadian Tradition, Michael and Cathy will both attempt to ski the full 160 kilometers in two days, carrying all the gear they need to camp out overnight between the two days.
The winter camping, whether it is raining, snowing or -25C plus wind, is a challenge but it is also one of the highlights of the Canadian Ski Marathon. Volunteers provide hay/straw and wood for the fire and hot water. Young scouts and cadets clear the camping area and clean up afterwards. They and all the other volunteers along the way make the Canadian Ski Marathon possible!
It is their cheery support in sometimes brutal conditions that have inspired us to find a way to “pay it forward”.
Last year we raised $800.00 for the Feed Nova Scotia food bank at Christ Church, Dartmouth. This year we would like to use our participation in this uniquely Canadian experience to inspire folks to contribute the Saint Paul’s Anglican Church, Halifax refugee support group. All the proceeds will go to bringing a refugee family to Canada.
If you would like to consider making a donation to the St. Paul’s Refugee Sponsorship program directly, please click here Pledge Form or call the Parish Office.
Or here:
There are also paper pledge forms and envelopes available at the church or from Mike or Cathy, who will pass along your contribution to the office. Tax receipts are available for donations over $20.
A DVD of Jackie Torrens’ documentary My Week on Welfare can be shown to small groups in a workshop type format is available.
The workshop uses the film to highlight and discuss issues related to ESIA policies in the context of the experiences of the welfare recipients Jackie interviews. The ESIA program, as you probably know, is to undergo a process of transformation in the coming year. The film and workshop will help participants understand why the system needs to change and what kind of changes are needed in order to better address and serve the needs of people on income assistance. Charlene Moore of Nova Scotia Legal Aid, and I are offering to show the DVD and facilitate workshops with groups of up to about 20 people at mutually convenient dates and times.
Groups would need to provide a DVD machine with a projector and a screen. The workshops
would last about 1.5 hours.
If anyone is interested or they want more information, please contact Stella Lord:
e-mail: lords@eastlink.ca
phone: 902 477 0094