Parish Office Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 4 pm
Closed 12-1 pm for lunch
WHAT’S HAPPENING
UPCOMING EVENTS
Romans 5:6-8 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Ash Wednesday Masses celebrated at St. Mary’s at 12:05 and 6:00 pm today and at Sts. Peter & Paul at 5:00 pm.
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, Feb. 28th) 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.
Last Chance to sign up to have your photo taken for the Parish Directory. Please sign up on the Portrait List at your worship site. You may have a photo to keep for yourself, if you wish. Deanna will be reaching out to schedule your photo shoot.
Tax receipts are now available at each worship site.
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. 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.
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
Smelt or bologna supper: will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 2 pm to 5 pm at Father Morriscy Centre, Bartibog. On the menu is Miramichi Bay smelts or bologna and potatoes, peas, roll, chow chow, homemade lemon chiffon pie and coffee/tea. Price: Eat in - $20. Take out - $21. Everyone welcome!
Farmer’s Market now being held at the Newcastle Legion February 22, 11 am-4 pm. Come support local vendors.
Attention High School Students! Registration is now open for the March Break High School Retreat at the Villa Madonna from March 6-8. The retreat's theme is "Encouraging Young Leaders in Mission: Know, Grow, Go" and the weekend will include: music, talks, small groups, Adoration, opportunities for reconciliation, and FUN! Registration is $125 and the deadline to register is February 20. Please email faithformation.stmb@gmail.com if you're interested or for more details.
An Afternoon of Performance w/ Character Matters Miramichi Saturday March 14 (1pm) at the Nelson Community Hall (102 Islandview Dr). Join us for an afternoon of original music and original theatre! Cindy Rule's folk music tells local stories in ways that thoroughly entertain, and, after some refreshments at intermission, settle in for The Tide Recedes, the story of the Harley family's journey from Ireland to Miramichi. Tickets $20. For further details, contact 506-210-1830
St. Bridget's CWL in Renous will be hosting an Old Fashion St Patrick's Concert with a 2 act play, singing and dancing at St Bridget's Church basement March 14th -2pm and 7pm, March 15th -7pm. Adults $10, Students $5 and kids under 5 free
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
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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