Parish Office Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 2:30pm
Thursday 9:30am-2:30pm.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
UPCOMING EVENTS
Philippians 2:6-11 Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, he did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross.
St. Patrick’s Fall Supper Words of Thanks – Words cannot express the gratitude we have to all our volunteers who helped make the supper a massive success. Tirelessly people work behind the scenes cooking, cleaning, promoting, and doing all the million other tasks that make things run smoothly. Thank you so much to everyone who helped support the supper, and to the entire community who came out and supported us. THANK YOU!
Are you interested in serving our highschool-aged parishioners? We are currently building the leadership team to launch a Youth Ministry Program at STMB Parish. No experience required, just a passion for working with youth and a deep love of Jesus - we'll help with the rest! Please email Kelly at faithformation.stmb@gmail.com for more details.
Dynamic training experience for individuals who feel called to serve in youth ministry. If you know someone with a passion for mentoring and guiding young people in their faith journey, encourage them to apply and take the next step toward making a lasting impact. We would love to see applicants from all the regions within our diocese.
Sunday Missals: We have some Sunday Missals still available. Please contact Jeannie at the office for yours today.
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 , Jim DeWolfe 773-9744, or Cyril Donahue 627-8204.
Envelopes for Cemetery giving for 2025: Please use your Sunday envelopes for the month of September, and mark an extra line at the bottom as “Cemetery” and the “amount” and we will allot the funds indicated to the Cemetery account .
Nursing Home Without Walls aims to connect seniors and their caregivers with support services that enable safe and comfortable living at home. We provide in-home social visits, telephone check-ins, assistance in applying for government programs, etc. If you would like more information please call us at 506-773-4214.
Fall Suppers:
St. James & St. John United Church will be making Cold Plates on Wednesday, September 17th, for a cost of $15 each. Included is ham, potato salad, pasta salad, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, roll and homemade cookies. Pick up time will be between 10:30 – 12:00 PM. at the Church Centre, 556 King George Hwy. If you would like to order, please phone the church office by Friday, Sep tember 12th at 506-622-1598 or email stjjuc@nbnet.nb.ca
St Michael’s Parish Centre is September 21st from 2-6pm. Roast Turkey with all the trimmings.
Sts. Peter & Paul Church will have a stuffed chicken breast supper on September 28th from 3-6.
St Bridget's Church 11 St Bridget's Cres Renous is having a turkey supper on Sunday October 5, 3-6.
St. Samuel’s Church Sun., October 26 2-5PM. Roast Turkey with all the trimmings & Dessert. Drive thru/Take out. $18 each.
Saint Mary’s Prayer Shawl Ministry will resume their weekly meetings on Thursday, September 11, at 10 AM in Room 120 of the Parish Centre. Meetings are held each Thursday morning at 10 am. New members are most welcome to join us.
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): September 16, 23, & 30 at 7:30 p.m. AST; October 15, 22, & 29 at 8:00 p.m. AST’ November 13, 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/
The Saint John Diocesan Council for Development and Peace will hold its Fall Campaign Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Holy Family Church, 1500 Hanwell Road, Fredericton, beginning at 10 am to 2 pm. Adah Ogbe, our D&P Maritime Regional Animator, will present the workshop on the Fall Campaign, Turn Debt into Hope. If you cannot attend in person, you can join the meeting virtually, via Zoom. The link to REGISTER for the meeting is below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with the meeting link. Here is the registration link to join the meeting virtually. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/s_x8LisUTYSzn4NmCusIYA
Night of Remembrance Memorial Walk: is for anyone that lost a loved one and can participate in our walk on Sept 20th at 5:30 pm.
Religious Education Classes are starting soon - our first day back is Sunday September 21! Gathering times are as follows: Grades K-7 11:15AM, Grade 8 6PM, Grade 9 7:15PM. All classes take place downstairs at Saint Mary's. Miss registration? No problem! Email Kelly at faithformation.stmb@gmail.com and/or come a few minutes early on the 21st and we'll get you set up. We have lots of exciting things planned for this year, and we're excited to have you join us!
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: Looking to Strengthen Your Marriage? Take a step toward a deeper, more joyful relationship at the Marriage Encounter Weekend, happening September 26–28, 2025 at Between the Hearts Renewal Centre, Amherst, NS. This unique experience, rooted in Catholic values, offers couples private timeto reconnect, reflect, and grow together—no group sharing required. The weekend includes presentations by Catholic couples and a priest, accommodations, and meals. Registration fee: $135 per couple (with opportunity to make a donation). No couple is ever turned away due to finances. For details or to register, contact Ron & Joanne at (506) 451-8489 or email ron.joanne.arsenault@wwme.org. Give your marriage the gift of time and renewal!
TIME AND TALENT MINISTRY FAIR on Sept. 27th, following the 4:30 PM Mass and on Sept. 28th following the 10:00 AM Mass in the Parish Center at St. Mary’s Church to generate awareness, enthusiasm, and involvement among parishioners, and ultimately increasing Parish Ministry. This Ministry Fair is a wonderful way for parishioners to meet and gather information about the various ministries, committees, organizations, and educational opportunities that are available within the Parish Community. Your active participation in our Parish Community is vital to the life of the Church.
MIRAMICHI REGIONAL JUBILEE MISSION: on September 28, Bishop Riesbeck will celebrate a special Pilgrimage Mass at St. Michael’s Basilica at 5:30 pm to open the Regional Jubilee Mission, “Rejoice in Hope”, which takes place September 29-October 1. Inspired by Spes Non Confundit, the Jubilee Bull of Indiction, Bishop Riesbeck will speak on our need for hope in these times, the relevance of Jesus as the anchor of our hope, and the role of the Holy Spirit as the agent of hope empowering us to mission as apostles of mercy and hope. This mission will take place at St. Michael’s Basilica from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Each session will begin with Mass followed by a teaching, with a healing rosary on Monday, Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Tuesday and commissioning and healing prayers on Wednesday*. Come and be a seeker of hope! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IxHXBxsZqY. *Please note that the Mass on Wednesday, October 1 will be in commemoration of the October 1825 Miramichi Fire. A reception will follow the mission.
Is God Calling You to Serve the Youth? Do you feel a stirring in your heart to walk with the young people of your parish? Now is the time to answer that call! Join us for the Youth Ministry Training Workshop, October 3–5, 2025 at the Between the Hearts Retreat Centre, Amherst, NS. This dynamic weekend will equip you with the tools, inspiration, and community you need to make a real impact in the lives of youth. As all costs are covered, spots are limited to two participants from each area in our diocese: Woodstock, Fredericton, St. Stephen, Sussex, Upper Miramichi, Miramichi and Saint John. Apply by September 24, 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by September 26, 2025. To apply https://forms.office.com/r/5B4pa35sNP For more information, contact: Patricia Lee, Director of Catechesis catechesis@dioceseofsaintjohn.org or by phone 506-627-6465.
Great Miramichi Fire Bicentennial: Weekend passes ($75) are now available for a series of commemorative events, Oct 3–5 at the Gilles Laplante Theatre. Each pass provides admission for two original plays—Madame Bubier’s Premonition and Beneath the Smoke—plus an evening concert of original music, in remembrance of the Fire. Only 100 passes available. Contact: hello@charactermattersmiramichi.com or 506-210-1830 (Shawn McCarthy).
October 18th to 29th: Pilgrimage to Medjugorje : with Spiritual Chaplin Father Tim Broderick, Group Leader Rhonda-Lynn Cormier and support from Lori Currie. Cost - $3299.00 includes airfare and all airport taxes from Halifax; (we can accommodate flights from other airports and the USA with adjusted pricing), twin accommodation, breakfast and dinner daily, professional local guide, a few day excursions . Single room supplement -$300.00. Contact Rhonda-Lynn to book or for more information, 902-448-3660. Please book as soon as possible as seats are limited.
Vendors Wanted for a Christmas Market happening November 8, 2025 9AM-2PM at Saint Samuel's as a fundraiser for the Religious Education Program. Tables (6ft) are $20 and can be booked by emailing Kelly at faithformation.stmb@gmail.com
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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