Parish Office Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 4 pm
Closed 12-1 pm for lunch
WHAT’S HAPPENING
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ephesians 5:8-10 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.
Regional Lenten Reconciliation Services - Repent, and believe in the Gospel:
6:30pm Wednesday March 25 at Our Lady of the Annunciation (Doaktown)
6:30pm Thursday March 26 at Saint Thomas the Apostle (Red Bank)
Mysteries of the Rosary at 11:30 AM every Tuesday and Thursday, followed by Mass at 12:05 PM at St. Mary's Church
Stations of the Cross every Friday at 11:15 AM, followed by Mass at 12:05 PM at St. Mary’s Church.
Stations of the Cross each Tuesday at 6:30 PM at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, led by Youth of the Parish. All are welcome to come and participate.
Scripture for Lent: Sundays at 2:00 PM in St. Mary’s Parish Center (Introductory Session, Mar. 1st) A gathering to Listen to the Voice of God in the Readings for Lent, Reflecting on the Text’s personal meaning for us, and Responding to God in Prayer.
*Immediately Following Scripture for Lent: Exploring Certain Distinct Practices that make us Essentially Catholic
During the Winter Months, when school closures are due to snowstorms, the Mass for the day will also be cancelled.
Tax receipts are now available at each worship site.
St. Mary’s Prayer Shawl Ministry: members are selling tickets on a 50-50 draw. This draw is to raise funds to purchase supplies for the Ministry’s work. Tickets may be obtained from any of the members.
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
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.
Donations for a new Chair Lift for St. Mary’s are now being received. Call the office for details 506-622-5720.
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. PATRICK’S DAY SUPPER – TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH, 5:00 PM: Feast Day Mass at 4:00 pm followed by our Ham & Scalloped Potato Supper (at 5:00 pm) at St. Patrick’s Church. Ham & Scalloped Potato, corn, roll, dessert, and tea or coffee. Adults: $17, Children: $8. Take-outs are available for 50¢ extra. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
Men’s Retreat 2026 — Called to Be Heroic Apostles in Action - Villa Madonna Retreat House. March 20–22, 2026. Theme: On Fire with the Spirit. (register by MARCH 6, 2026): https://events.insogan.org/CHAA, or contact Mark Nagas: menoffaith.nb@gmail.com
St. Patrick’s Day Recovery Party... will be held on Sunday, March 22nd. From 2 - 4 pm, there will be live, non-stop local entertainment at Sts. Peter & Paul Church; free will offering at the door. From 4 - 5:30 pm, a home-cooked supper will be available at Father Morriscy Centre. On the menu is soups, stews, brown beans, chili; served with roll, beverage and dessert. $10 per person. Everyone welcome.
Leading up to the Easter Season, we would like to present to you the re-enactment of the death & resurrection of Jesus, which takes place at St. Michael’s Basilica Friday, March 27th. Our beautiful music starts at 6:30 when the doors open. The stations are at 7:30. After 13 years, we have 4 churches from the Miramichi sharing in this presentation. Their commitment, dedication and their love of just wanting to be a part of such a profound story is our gift to you, our community. We, your brothers and sisters will welcome your presence as we begin our journey into Easter.
Annual Tartan Day Dinner/Concert and 180 Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Highland Society in Miramichi: Sunday, April 12th, Beaverbrook Kin Centre. Supper at 5pm followed by Scottish music featuring- Villagers-
Landry Scottish Dancers- Susan Butler – Dawn Patterson- Norman & Bernard Young –Donna & Tyrone Hubbard - Melanie Ross. Tickets $45.00 each by reservation only, call Susan at 506-622-1780 or e -mail susanbutler867@gmail.com. Menu caters to special
diets. Hosted by the 69th Miramichi Folksong Festival Inc.
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-now
St. Michael's Museum and Catholic Bookstore: All Christmas stock has been reduced by 25% and there is no sales tax. The Museum & Bookstore is open on Tuesdays only from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M for the months of January and February.
*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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