Parish Office Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 4 pm
Closed 12-1 pm for lunch
Reflection from the Word
Reflection from the Word
Psalm 103:2
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
WHAT’S HAPPENING
UPCOMING EVENTS
St. Mary’s Chairlift Fundraiser
Your Support Is Needed
St. Mary’s Church requires a replacement chairlift to maintain safe and accessible entry to our church and community hall, ensuring that all members of our parish community can participate fully in worship and events.
We are inviting parishioners and our wider faith community to support this important accessibility project. Donations may be made in memory of a loved one, family member, or friend.
Every gift, regardless of size, will be received with sincere gratitude and will directly contribute to making St. Mary’s more accessible, welcoming, and functional for all. To date, we have been successful in raising $33, 000.00 and we need an additional $20, 000.00.
Please consider supporting this important project and helping us continue to build an inclusive and caring faith community.
With your support and God’s blessing, we can ensure that St. Mary’s Church remains safe, accessible, and welcoming to all.
Thank you for your generosity. God bless.
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St. Samuel’s June 50/50 Winner: Patsy Robichaud won $450.00. Congratulations! July tickets are on sale now.
Parish Yard Sale: Our 2026 Yard Sale was a huge success. It is a huge undertaking that requires many willing workers. We want to thank the community for your help & donations, the people who set up tables, sorted the donations and looked after the advertising, the church staff who helped carry and sort, all of our workers on the day of the sale, the men’s group from St. Samuel’s who ran the hotdog Bar-B-Q and to Paul Barry, Newcastle Printing, for making us beautiful posters free of charge. We are grateful for all of you! Donald & Jean O’Neill We raised $5750.00
If people are interested in purchasing a Parish Photo Directory, they may do so at a price of $25 + fee. Please keep in mind that all the parishioners photographed by Universal Portrait Studios will receive a free copy of the directory. Submitted photos do not get a free book.
Our Lady of the Annunciation Doaktown: Aug 2 there will be a cold plate take out, at $15 a plate and can be picked up at 12-2 or St Raphael's in Blackville 2-2:30. Gluten free will be available upon request. To order, please contact the office at 506-843-2210 or email goodshepherdparish92@yahoo.com.
69th Miramichi Folksong Festival July 30th to August 3rd. Reservation may be made for first seating for the Noon Luncheon, Musical Boat Trip and Dessert Theatre, Check website for festival info miramichifolksongfestival.com. Call Susan at 506-622-1780 or email susanbutler867@gmail.com.
The Burnt Church Community Centre, will be hosting a series of Lunch and Socials between 11:30 am and 2 pm on August 5th and 12th. Come join us and share hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, sausages, vegan options and our famous homemade pies. Turn right on the Burnt Church Rd immediately after the 80km/ph speed sign to 326 Church River Road on the right.
Breakfasts all summer long: at Father Morriscy Centre, Bartibog, 9 am-12 noon on: Aug 9, Aug 23 & Sept13. Includes 2 eggs, choice of breakfast meats, brown beans, hashbrowns, toast, juice, coffee & tea. Adult: $12. Children 12 & under: $6. All welcome! 50/50 draw!
4th Annual High School Youth Rally - All high school youth are invited to join us on August 16 from 12:30–6:30 pm at the Villa Madonna Retreat House for our diocesan Youth Rally. The day will include inspiring talks, small group discussions, food, fun, and Mass with Bishop Christian. Mark your calendars and plan to be part of this joyful gathering of faith, friendship, and community.
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
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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