Parish Office Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 2:30pm
Thursday 9:30am-2:30pm.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
UPCOMING EVENTS
1 Thessalonians 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
There will be no Divine Mercy, Rosary & Benediction this month as the last Sunday falls on the day of our St. Samuel’s Fall Supper Oct 26th.
Masses for Oct. 14- 16 are cancelled as the Priests will be in Saint John.
Thanks to all who celebrated the Annual Son of Mary Mother of Mercy retreat, prayer, Mass and entertainment. It was a wonderful blessing.
Congratulations to Juan Giraldo, the winner of the St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish Ministry Fair Draw, a one-year subscription to Living With Christ.
Fundraiser for St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish: I am thinking of organizing a Christmas House Tour in late November. I need 3 more decorated homes in order to proceed. If you love decorating for Christmas anyway, it will be a fun evening for everyone. If you wish to participate, please reach out to me quickly, as I would need to start organizing. If you would like to help in any way, let me know as well. Thank you, Jean O’Neill 506-352-2390/506-432-0828/647-299-3330.
St. Samuel’s Supper: Parishioner Help Needed (cook turkey , prepare dressing, serving line, packaging, desserts , rolls & pies ) Sign up sheets are at entrance of St Samuel’s for our Church Supper. With many hands working together ,we can make our Supper a Spirited Parish Community weekend Celebration….Thank you.
Pre-Order BOOK PURCHASE - If anyone would like to purchase a copy of Fr. Leon Creamer's last book (published in 2024) entitled "The Mighty Miramichi" for an approximate cost of $10, please call Our Lady of Lourdes Parish at 506-622-5733 or e-mail st.patrickschurch@nb.aibn.com to give your name, phone #, and # copies requested. Please pre-order by October 30. Thank you.
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.
Envelopes for Cemetery giving for 2025: Please use your Sunday envelopes for the month of October, 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:
Community Breakfast on Sunday, Oct 19th from 9am-12pm at Fr. Morrisey Centre, Bartibog. Serving 2 eggs, 2 breakfast meats, brown beans, home fries, toast, juice, tea/coffee. Adults $12 Youth $6. Everyone welcome.
St. Samuel’s Church Sun., October 26 2-5PM. Roast Turkey with all the trimmings & Dessert. Drive thru/Take out. $18 each.
Knights of Columbus Meeting Thursday, October 16th in the council room. All knights are welcome. There will be a report on upgrades on the Hall, etc.
St. Michael’s Basilica CWL SOCTOBER: will be celebrated from Oct 1-31. The emphasis is on collecting new, warm socks for people of all ages for the needy in our Miramichi area (Miramichi Food Bank, Transition House, Youth House, Hamper Programs and St. Vincent de Paul Society. A collection box will be placed in each church. Thank you for your donations that warm the “soles” of those in need as well as our heart. Contact Paula Trueman for more info 506-773-6837/506-210-0687 apmmmtru@nb.sympatico.ca
Cursillo School of Leaders Workshop: open to all Cursillistas, will be held at Saint Michael’s church basement on Saturday October 18 from 10 am -2 pm with a light lunch served at noon. The workshop will consist of meditative prayers, two talks, followed by an update from the Secretariat on the upcoming Cursillo weekend dates and guidelines. There is no cost for the workshop but a box will be set up for anyone who wants to make a good will offering to help cover the cost of the lunch.
Our Lady of Rivers Parish is hosting a Retirement Get Together for Fr. Dan Melanson on Saturday, October 18th after the 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Church Hall in Red Bank. Everyone cordially invited to come help celebrate.
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.
A concert with a free-will offering for Daniel Szemok, son of Rev. Alice Szemok and Rev. Geza Szemok, will be held at St. James &. John United Church on Sunday, October 19th , at 2 PM, 557 King George Hwy, to help ease the financial burden of a trip to the Mayo Clinic for the diagnosis and treatment. Entertainment will be provided by the congregations of St. Andrews and St. James and St. John United Churches, as well as the Red Bank Pastoral Charge, the Villagers, Bill Hachey and Friends, Diane Forrest and Kimberley Shaddick. Refreshments will follow.
Villa Madonna Retreat House - Senior Mass and Luncheon, Monday, October 21, Mass at 11:00 am followed by Lunch. Cost: $15.00 per person. Please call the Villa, 506-849-5125, to reserve your spot by Thursday prior to the event. All are welcome!
Remembrance Dinner Theatre & Song : The Merchant Navy is this year’s theme at the Kin Centre in Newcastle, NB on Sunday, November 2nd beginning at 5pm. For reservations contact Susan Butler at 622-1780 or susanbutler867@gmail.com. State any dietary concerns.
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
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.
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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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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