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Liturgy

Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis

St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi Parish invites you to join them as they celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi and the 20th Anniversary of the Franciscans of Halifax as community.

The community invites everyone to the following events:

Friday, October 3rd: Transitus of St. Francis (Evening Prayer) - 7:00 pm in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 6476 Bayers Road, Halifax - Evening Prayer will be chanted by candlelight to commemorate the transition of St. Francis from earthly to heavenly life.

Saturday, October 4th: Feast of St. Francis of Assisi - 10:00 am Mass in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 6476 Bayers Road, Halifax. Following Mass, everyone is invited to the Church Hall for a time of fellowship.

Blessing of the Animals:

  • Saturday, October 4th at 12:15 pm at St. Catherine’s, 6476 Bayers Road, Halifax (front lawn)
  • Sunday, October 5th following the 9:30 am Mass at St. Stephen’s Park (across the street from the church, 6032 Normandy Drive, Halifax)

Through St. Francis' intercession, “May the Lord give you peace!” (Pace e Bene) - his usual blessing to all he encountered.

Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth Liturgical Norms

Funerals
  • Guidelines Funeral MAiD - July 2024
  • Funeral Booklet-English  - Sept 2014 - under review
  • Funeral Booklet- French - Sept 2014 - under review
Liturgy of the Eucharist (GIRM)
Healing Ministry (Communion to Homebound, Anointing of the Sick)
Holy Week

Holy Thursday - Holy Oil prayers

Liturgy of the Word

OCIA (RCIA)
Sacraments (Baptism, First Communion, Reconciliation Confirmation and Marriage)

Prayer for Peace

Evening Prayer for Peace Oct 3 2014 rev 4 1

Liturgy Contacts

Fr. Henry Smolenaars
Pastor, Director of Liturgy
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Deacon Bernie Young
Liturgy MC
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Fr. James Richards
Retired, Consultant for Liturgical Ministry
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