Parish Office Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 4 pm
Closed 12-1 pm for lunch
WHAT’S HAPPENING
UPCOMING EVENTS
Reflection from the Word
Acts 1:7-11
He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.
They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”
NOTICE OF TRANSFER
I would like to thank all of my wonderful Parishioners, Staff, Parish Council, Finance Council and all who made my ministry very fruitful here in the Parish. I would like to bring to your attention that I have been transferred to a different Parish to continue with my Pastoral assignments. I will be moving to my new Parish in the month of July. May the good Lord continue to bless, favour and keep all of us in His peace. Amen.
Thanks everyone.
Fr. Cornelius Ngurukwem
Appreciation Potluck in honor of Fr. Cornelius’ time of service at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish to be held at St. Mary’s Church Center on June 27th. All are welcome.
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On behalf of myself and my wife Lilla I just want to thank each and every one of the wonderful parishioners of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish for all their prayers, phone calls, gifts and home visits during mine and Lilla’s recent medical issues. I am very happy to be back to work this week again and look forward to a healthier year ahead of us. Special thanks to Fred and Yvette and their helpers for shoveling and looking after trying to keep up with the everyday cleaning of the church. To Ann and the Ged Teachers, for helping with cleaning the washrooms and emptying garbage, your kindness doesn’t go unnoticed. With a grateful heart, Ronnie
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The week of 17-23 May, 2026 St. Mary’s Sanctuary Lamp is dedicated in loving memory of Bill & Agnes Morrison. Placed with love by David & Mary Jane Wilkins
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Time is running out to have the doors engraved at No Cost, for anyone interested in a Niche in the new Columbarium arriving soon, . This is a Huge Savings and we don’t want anyone to miss out on this opportunity to Save. We can make this Savings happen for you.
Please call Fred at 506-251-8868 or 506-622-0240.
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Donations for a new Chair Lift for St. Mary’s are now being received. Call the office for details 506-622-5720.
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. Michael the Archangel Parish – CURSILLO WEEKENDS. We are pleased to announce upcoming
Cursillo Weekends – Men’s Cursillo, May 21st – 24th, Women’s Cursillo, May 28th – 31st. These weekends
offer an opportunity to deepen your faith, grow in community and encounter Christ in a meaningful way.
For more information, please contact Elkin Cook at 506-624-8328, or Nancy Lavoie at 506-627-0799
You are invited to participate in our annual Walk of Hope event on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at French Fort Cove in Miramichi. This event aims to raise awareness of mental illness and help reduce the stigma associated with it.
St. Mary’s will be hosting their annual Yard Sale on July 1. If you are Spring cleaning and have items to donate, please call 506-352-2390 to arrange delivery or in some cases pick up. NO clothing. Donald & Jean O’Neill.
Hey Teens! Only 3 youth spots remain on the second bus for Steubenville Atlantic! (once spots are filled - youth will be put on a waiting list) Registration is closing soon for the July 10–12 conference in Halifax. If you’re entering Grade 9 through Grade 12, this is your chance to experience an unforgettable weekend of faith, music, powerful speakers, and hundreds of teens from across the region. Register now so you won’t be disappointed. Talk to your parish RE Coordinator or priest before registering. https://www.steubenville.ca/register-now
When there is a Funeral on Weekdays, there is no daily Mass at 12:05 PM. The Mass Intentions will be rescheduled.
*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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