Parish Office Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 4 pm
Closed 12-1 pm for lunch
WHAT’S HAPPENING
UPCOMING EVENTS
Isaiah 42:1-4 See my servant, whom I uphold; my Chosen One in whom I delight. I have put my Spirit upon him; he will reveal justice to the nations of the world. He will be gentle—he will not shout nor quarrel in the streets. He will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the dimly burning flame. He will encourage the fainthearted, those tempted to despair. He will see full justice given to all who have been wronged. He won’t be satisfied until truth and righteousness prevail throughout the earth, nor until even distant lands beyond the seas have put their trust in him.
Keep Fr. Cornelius in your prayers awhile he is away, that the Lord will cover him, protect him and bless him on his journey and use him to be a blessing. We will surely miss him.
The New Giving Envelopes for 2026 are available to pick up at each church. God bless you for being a faithful supporter of the work of the Lord in the St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish. Your thoughtful support is greatly appreciated. May the Lord Jesus multiply His blessings on you and your precious families in this New Year 2026.
During the Winter Months, when school closures are due to snowstorms, the Mass for the day will also be cancelled.
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish would like to express how appreciate we are for the gifts, talents and time that our Priests, all our volunteers and our parishioners have devoted to the work of the Lord, the people of God and the beautiful community of Miramichi during the 2025 year. It has surely been a year of great blessing, and we thank God for every challenge we have overcome together. As Numbers 6:24-26 says, “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.”
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.
Prayer Shawl Ministry will resume their gatherings on Thursday, January 15, at 10 AM in room 120 of the Parish Centre. New members are welcome.
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 December, and mark an extra line at the bottom as “Cemetery” and the “amount” and we will allot the funds indicated to the Cemetery account.
Sunday Missals: We have some Sunday Missals still available. Please contact Jeannie at the office for yours today.
Please contact the parish office to schedule baptisms and weddings. You need to provide at least 3 weeks notice for Baptisms 6 months notice for Weddings
St Samuel’s 50/50 was for $420.00 in December Winner was Ed Russell. January tickets are on sale.
Time to Renew - Police Criminal Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Search: Volunteers in high‑trust parish roles who have not completed a Police Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search within the past five years are asked to renew. This includes altar servers, key holders, catechists, collection counters, Extraordinary Ministers to the sick, finance council cheque signers, Responsible Ministry coordinator, youth ministry volunteers, sacristans, and anyone else working with youth or vulnerable adults. Please visit the parish office for a letter to take to the RCMP or local police station. Renewals are requested as soon as possible. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and caring parish environment. Also coming soon: Online Vector Safety Training for all high trust volunteers. Assistance will be available for those without computer access or who need help navigating the system. More information to follow.
Annual White Gold Dinner/Concert will be held , Sunday February 8th. Supper at 5pm followed by music featuring , Bert Munn, Villagers, Rhonda Allison, Gerry Roberts, Elizabeth Shatford, Susan Butler& David Bunell. This will be held at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre. There will be door prizes and the menu caters to special diets. Tickets are $45.00 each by reservation only. Call Susan at 506-622-1780 or e – mail susanbutler867@gmail.com
*Reminder the cut off for announcements is Tuesday at noon
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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