Parish Office Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 2:30pm
Thursday 9:30am-2:30pm.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark 11:10 Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.
Christ the King Collection: November 22-23: This collection is taken up in every parish and mission church in our diocese to help support our priests who, on sick leave, need special care. Your generosity will be a way of saying “thank you” to those priests and all priests who have responded to God’s call to serve and be there for you. Know that your contribution, large or small, is eligible for an income tax receipt.
We're taking orders for your Christmas wreath! Wreaths are balsam fir, approx. 28 inches and complete with a hand-made wire ribbon bow. Price: $23 each; payable upon pick up. Order no later than Monday, Nov 24th by texting 506-210-3044 with your name and quantity desired. Pick up is at Father Morriscy Centre Bartibog on: Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 am - 2 pm and Sunday, Nov 30 from 11 am - 2 pm.
Christmas Flowers: Anyone wishing to make a donation in memory of loved ones are asked to please submit the following information in an envelope: 1.) List the names of people to be remembered, 2.) Write your name, envelope number and name of Church on the outside of the envelope so the donation can be included in your yearly offering receipt, and 3.) Please have them in by December 15th. Thank you!
Liturgy Committee Meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 1:00 PM in Room 120 at St. Mary's Church
YOUTH CHOIR: new YouTube channel for practicing Mass setting and Hymns for Advent and Christmas, just search “Jacqueline Allain Music Ministry”. In person practice at St. Mary’s Church , Every Saturday after 4:30Mass- 5:30 to 6pm.
We need your help: This year, we are unable to have our annual Fall Supper, a major fund raiser for our church. We appreciate your support over the past many years, helping with time and labour, donating cash to buy the food and supplies needed to enable the suppers to become a reality, then buying the tickets to enjoy the delicious meal. This provided a tremendous benefit for our church. This year we are asking people, if they are able, to make a financial contribution to replace the Funds, previously raised by the supper. Please contribute what you can. Drop your Donation in the collection basket, with your number on the envelope. It will be eligible as a Tax deduction. Thank “You” for always being there to support our Church and our Parish. Your Support, Dedication and Faith is greatly appreciated. God Bless You.
Donations for a new Chair Lift for St. Mary’s are now being received. Call the office for details 506-622-5720.
St. Mary’s now is offering Columbarium Niches for burial. Please contact Fred Baisley 622-0240/251-8868 or the Office 622-5720
St. Samuel’s now is offering Columbarium Niches for burial. Please contact Betty Ann Bransfield 773-6165, Jane Wood 773-6466 , Jim DeWolfe 773-9744.
Envelopes for Cemetery giving for 2025: Please use your Sunday envelopes for the month of November, and mark an extra line at the bottom as “Cemetery” and the “amount” and we will allot the funds indicated to the Cemetery account .
Fall Sessions — Dying with Christ – Living with Hope: Join us on Zoom for one of three free three-week options to experience Dying with Christ – Living with Hope—a powerful, hope-filled course exploring suffering, grief, dying, and our Christian call to care. Led by theologians and healthcare professionals, this series offers timeless insight into how dying with Christ is attainable for everyone.
Choose the option that works best for your schedule (Atlantic Time): November 20, & 27 at 7:30 p.m. AST. This series also equips you to bring the program to your church or community and to explain Christian teaching around MAiD. Register or learn more: https://cmdacanada.org/event/dying-with-christ-living-with-hope-spring-series/.
DESSERT THEATRE: Come, set sail with the cast and crew of our next dessert theatre, “Christmas Cruise”, on Nov. 28-30th at the United Church Centre, 556 King George Hwy. Tickets are $20 each and available at Dickison’s Pharmasave and the United Church Office. Show time is 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM). You never know what may happen on the open sea!
SILENT RETREAT - We are happy to invite you once again to our annual silent Eucharistic retreat organized by the Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Society. The retreat will be held November 28th-30th at the Villa Madonna and will be led by Father Owen Burns. Cost for the weekend is $275 (Friday night to Sunday), which includes all meals. A $55 deposit is required to reserve your spot. For questions, or to register, please contact Nathalie at 506-343-0128 or Rhoda at dooloo_flood@hotmail.com.
26th Annual Christmas to Remember in Memory of Gerry Cormier. Sunday December 7th, 2pm at St. Mary’s church, 360 Newcastle Blvd. Featuring choirs ,fiddlers and soloists. Admission is a free will offering. Donations may be made in advance for a loved one by E transfer to susanbutler867@gmail.com or call Susan at 506-622-1780. All names of memorials will be printed on the program.
St. Michael’s Museum & Bookstore Draw for Outdoor Wooden Nativity Scene Tickets $2 each, 3 for $5, or 7 for $10 Draw Date Dec. 10, 2025
Catholic Women’s Retreat – Dec. 12–14. Please contact Gabrielle Munroe for more info. (905-252-1656, munroegabrielle2020@gmail.com).
Scenes From the First Christmas: Join us for a unique Christmas experience that blends faith, theatre, and community. Living pictures will bring to life key moments of the Christmas story, accompanied by Scripture readings, history, heartfelt reflections, and prayers. We invite you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the true spirit of Christmas. Dec 12 @ Most Pure Heart of Mary in Barnaby River (7pm), Dec 13 @ St Samuel's in Douglastown (7pm), Dec. 14 @ St Patrick's in Nelson (2pm). Donations for the needs of each church will be accepted at the door. A reception with light refreshments will accompany each performance.
WEEKLY EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT:
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish
St. Mary’s, the First Saturday at 9:00 am
St. Samuel’s, Miramichi: Last Sunday at 4:00 pm
Sts. Peter & Paul, Bartibog Bridge: Fridays at 9:00 am
This Prayer has been forwarded to us by a Development & Peace committee member and we ask you to pray for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine:
Our Father
Our Father who art in the life of all humans who seek justice because they love their brothers and sisters and because they are your servants.
Hallowed be thy name by all those who stand up for the life of the poor and the humble, who have faith and hope in you, who fight for the respect of their dignity.
Thy kingdom come, thy reign which is freedom and love, brotherhood and justice, right and truth.
Thy will be done, you who are freedom for the prisoners, appeasement for the afflicted, strength for the tortured, liberation and life for those who suffer from violence.
Give us this day our daily bread, the bread of equality and joy, the bread of our word and education, the bread of land and shelter, the bread of food and medical assistance.
Forgive us for not knowing how to share the bread that you give us, forgive our lack of faith and courage, when out of fear, we keep silent.
And lead us not into temptation that makes us conform to the powerful of this world, and that makes us believe that we are powerless to change anything.
But deliver us from the evil within ourselves who invites us to keep our life for ourselves when you invite us to give it. Amen
- Julia Esquivel, Guatemala
Spiritual Act of Communion Prayer
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
Come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you
were already there and unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen
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MISSION STATEMENT
We are a people called through Baptism to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through our gifts (great and small), we build a caring community of faith and prayer which enables us to risk being open and responsive to present and future needs.
OUR WORSHIP SITES.
Saint Samuel’s church
Mass Times: Saturday 4:00 pm;
wednesday & Thursday 9:00 aM
Last Sunday of each month: divine mercy,
rosary and benediction at 4:00 pm
ST. MARY’S
Mass Times: Saturday 4:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - Holy Rosary 9:30 am
Tuesday - Friday 12:05 pm
Holy Rosary 11:30 am;
Exposition 1st saturday at 9:00 am
HOLY HOUR: 1st Friday of each month 11am
St. Joachim’s church
mass time: Sunday at 12:00 pm
holy rosary at 11:30 pm
St. Ann’s church
Mass time: Sunday at 12:00 pm;
Sts. Peter & Paul church
Mass Times: Sunday at 10:00 am
Tuesday 9:00am
Friday 9:30am
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