Parish Office Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 4 pm
Closed 12-1 pm for lunch
Reflection from the Word
Psalms 118:4
Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me; fight against them that fight against me.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
UPCOMING EVENTS
St. Mary’s Chairlift Fundraiser Final Push
We needed $55,000 to install the new Chair Lift and have raised $49,785 to date. We are needing your help to raise the last $5,215.
Date Amt Collected Amt still needed
Aug. 22 $105.00 $8, 045.00
Aug. 29 $905.00 $7, 140.00
Sept. 5 $1, 370.00 $5, 770.00
Sept. 12 $555.00 $5, 215.00
Sept. 19 $430.00 $4, 785.00
Major fundraisers for Chair lift
1. Bake sale in Parish Centre: Sat, Oct. 3rd, 2pm. Looking for 2 or 3 items for the bake table. They must be delivered by 10 am that morning and labeled. Call Susan for info 506-622-1780.
2. Gospel Concert: Sunday, October 4th, 7pm featuring choirs , duets and soloists. Admission is freewill offering.
Thank you for your generosity. God bless.
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Registration for all levels is THIS WEEKEND at Saint Samuel’s and Saint Mary’s. If you can’t make it out, please email Kelly at faithformation.stmb@gmail.com. Families Encounter Jesus, our new family catechesis program, as well as Sacrament Formation classes will begin after Thanksgiving.
St. Marguerite Bourgeois Youth Choir Rehearsal: every Friday from 6-7. Enter the side vestry doors of St. Mary’s Church. New members always welcome! We sing for the 4:30 Saturday Mass. More info text Jaqueline 506-626-0822.
St. Samuel’s 125th Anniversary & Installation of Father Sylvanus Omali as Pastor of SMBP concelebrated with Bishop Christian Riesbeck CC, Fr. Sylvanus Omali, Fr. Peter Aloo & Fr. Dan Bastarache was certainly a unifying Double Celebration on Sept 12/26 at St Samuel’s Church. It became a reality thanks to the many gifts and talents of our Parish Community working together. A time of Fellowship for all who attended the Celebration & Reception. Special thanks to Knights of Columbus for their monetary donation toward the event.
Do you know anyone searching for meaning and purpose in life, and the answers to questions like: Why am I here? Who am I? Is God real? Let them know about The Search, which Saint Michael’s Basilica will offer this Fall. See: stmichaelsbasilica.ca/The Search Registration closes September 12.
St. Michael the Archangel Parish Fall Supper: on Sunday, September 20th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Turkey with all the trimmings plus dessert. Adults: $20.00 Children: $10.00 Take Outs: extra $1.00
Dessert Launch of The Shipwreck of 1761 Discovered Near Burnt Church, N.B. on September 26 from 2-4pm at The Historical Hall (former Burnt Church School on the corner of Burnt Church and Church River Roads). 2pm - A reading and music, followed by a viewing of some items salvaged from the wreck, beverages & sweets and a book signing. All proceeds from the book will go as donations to the Historical Society of Church River Inc.
Sts. Peter & Paul Fall supper - Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 3 - 6 pm at Father Morriscy Centre, Bartibog. On the menu is fresh chicken breast stuffed with dressing, gravy, homemade cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, carrots, peas, roll, tea, coffee and a selection of homemade desserts. Adults: $20 Youth <13: $10. Eat in or take out. Tickets will be available at the door and by reservation. To reserve, TEXT 506-210-3044 and include your name and number of meals you wish to reserve. Payment will be required at the door. Everyone welcome.
Calling all youth in grades 8-12! The annual NET (National Evangelization Team) Retreat will be held Wed, Oct. 14th from 6-9:30PM at Saint Michael’s. Mark your calendars, invite a friend, and email Kelly to register (it’s free!).
CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE - Join Catholic men from across New Brunswick for the 2026 Catholic Men’s Conference, “GO! Rebuild My Church,” on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Church in Fredericton. This inspiring day will feature Catholic teaching with Fr. Aaron Knox, prayer, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, fellowship, meals, and Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Christian Riesbeck, CC. Whether you are seeking to deepen your faith, reconnect with God, or spend time with other men striving to live their faith more fully, this conference is for you. Registration is $35. Invite a friend, father, son, brother, or fellow parishioner. All men are welcome! Register at: https://events.insogan.org/NBMC.
Learn to celebrate your marriage EVERYDAY! Fall in love all over again with your spouse! It can happen on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. Mark the date and sign up for this fantastic opportunity-October 16-18th 2026 being held at Between the Hearts Renewal Centre, Amherst, NS. Take the time to renew, restore and rekindle your relationship! For more information, contact Ron/Joanne Arsenault, 506-451-8489 or ron.joanne.arsenault@wwme.org
St. Michael's Museum & Bookstore Fall and Winter Hours: Tues-Sat 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Closed Sunday & Monday
Please mark Sunday December 6th for the Christmas to Remember concert in memory of Major Gerry Cormier
When there is a Funeral on Weekdays, there is no daily Mass at 12:05 PM. The Mass Intentions will be rescheduled.
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.
*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; First Friday at 11:00 am and every Wednesday at 11:30 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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