Parish Office Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 4 pm
Closed 12-1 pm for lunch
WHAT’S HAPPENING
UPCOMING EVENTS
Psalm 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
Keep Fr. Cornelius in your prayers a while 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.”
Just a reminder to all Parishioners to return last years palms so we can prepare for Ash Wednesday February 18th, 2026 !
St. Mary’s Columbarium Sales: As many of you may have noticed, we started selling Niche’s this year and we have had lots of interest in them. It is a much cheaper way of having a resting place for our loved ones. Currently we are selling them at a much lower price until the unit is ready for delivery. The engraving on the Niche door if ordered before may is included in the price but once the unit is delivered the price will not include the engraving and will be an added cost. If you were thinking of going this way reach out to my self Fred Baisley at 506-622-0240 or the office at 506-622-5720 Invest now and save.
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.
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
SHARE LENT 2026 Workshop: The Saint John Diocesan Council for Development and Peace will be holding a Share Lent Workshop on Saturday, February 7, at Holy Family Church, Fredericton, beginning at 10 am to 2 pm. Our Maritime Animator, Adah Ogbe, will be presenting the workshop for our 2026 campaign "On Track for Justice". The workshop will gather at 9:30 am for a meet and greet, and the session begins at 10 am. Lunch will be provided on site. All are welcome. If you cannot come in person, you can take part virtually by registering on the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the meeting on Feb. 7. Hope to see you on Feb. 7.
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
SPECIAL MASS – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11th – 4:00 pm – St. Patrick’s Church – In Celebration of our patroness, Our Lady of Lourdes and to Observe the World Day of the Sick with special prayers for healing and peace. – Special Rosary for the Sick beginning at 4:00 pm, followed by the Solemn Feast Day mass at 4:30 pm. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be administered during the mass. Light Reception to follow in the Parish Center. Hope to see you there!!!
Valentines Dessert & Concert: Thursday, Feb. 12th – 7:00 p.m. – “Love Is in the Air” by the Villagers Choral Group will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 188 Wellington Street . Tickets are $20 a person and are on sale now through the church office, calling Karen at 506-773-9932 or Lois at 506-625-2250. Limited amount of tickets being sold.
Please help us spread the word that our diocese is hosting a March Break High School Youth Retreat! From Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 8, youth are invited to spend two nights at the Villa Madonna, growing in faith, friendship, and community Need more info contact Patricia at catechesis@dioceseofsaintjohn.org
Steubenville Atlantic Youth Conference & LEAD Registration is now open: Calling all high schoolers! Jesus meets our deepest longing for meaning, joy, and love. Join hundreds of Catholic teens at Steubenville Atlantic in Halifax, July 10–12, 2026, and encounter the transforming love of Christ. Rising grade 9s through graduating grade 12s are welcome to attend with our group. Learn more at steubenville.ca or contact your RE coordinator, parish priest, or Patricia at catechesis@dioceseofsaintjohn.org to register: https://www.steubenville.ca/register-nowSt. Michael's Museum and Catholic Bookstore: All Christmas stock has been reduced by 25% and there is no sales tax.
St. Michael's Museum and Catholic Bookstore: All Christmas stock has been reduced by 25% and there is no sales tax.
*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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