Parish Office Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 4 pm
Closed 12-1 pm for lunch
Reflection from the Word
Roman13:8
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
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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Religious Education News: Registration for all levels will be held NEXT WEEKEND Sat, Sept 19, after the 4PM Mass at St. Samuel’s, & Sun, Sept 20, after the 10AM Mass at St Mary’s. Families Encounter Jesus is a whole-family catechesis model (for most grade levels, families will stay together for the whole session). Sessions are 90 mins. every 2nd week with the option of attending classes Sun. Mornings at St. Mary’s from 11:00-12:30PM OR Thurs. Evenings at St. Samuel’s from 6-7:30PM. Children preparing for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion (grade two) will gather at the same times but will be in their own space. Youth preparing for Confirmation gather weekly, Sun. evenings at St. Mary’s: Grade 8 (6-7 pm, Grade 9 (7-8 PM). Classes will begin after Thanksgiving. A detailed schedule will be available at registration. Questions? Want to help? Email Kelly at faithformation.stmb@gmail.com
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.
Prayer Shawl Ministry will resume their meetings on Thursday mornings from 10-12, starting Thursday, September 10th.
St. Samuel’s Church Jubilee Mass to celebrate its 125th Anniversary on Saturday Sept. 12 at 4 pm. It will be concelebrated by Most Rev. Christian Riesbeck CC Bishop of Saint John, Fr. Sylvanus Omali SMMM, Fr. Peter Aloo SMMM & Retired Priests who once ministered in the Parish-a significant Celebration. During the Mass, The Rite of Installation of Fr. Sylvanus Omali SMMM as Pastor will also take place. Welcome to all SMBP Parishioners. Reception to follow in the Parish Centre. No Mass Sept 12 at St Mary’s at 4:30 pm.
Percy's Place Memorial Walk: on Saturday, September 12, 2026. This special event is both a time of remembrance and a fundraiser supporting Percy's Place's ongoing work and mission. You can either enter a church team and walk together in memory of loved ones, register as an individual walker and dedicate your walk to the memory of someone special or purchase a memorial luminary bag in honor or memory of a loved one. All are invited to participate and give to this great cause.
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.
Breakfasts all summer long: at Father Morriscy Centre, Bartibog, 9 am-12 noon on: Sept 13. 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!
ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH FALL SUPPER – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2–6 pm, St. Patrick’s Church (Nelson) Dine–in OR Take–out! Turkey Supper with all the trimmings, roll, and dessert! Adults: $20, Children: $10 (50¢ extra for take–out). Hope to see you there!!!
100th Anniversary Celebrations: on Sunday, September 13th, Ascension church (Beaverbrook) will be celebrating it’s 100th anniversary. Bishop Christian will be celebrating Mass at 11 am followed by a lunch in the church hall. All are invited to come celebrate this special occasion.
Marian Procession from Saint Michael's Basilica, 6:30pm Sunday September 13. We will process down Henderson to Elm Park for prayer, then along Waterford Green and back up Cunard to the Basilica for a blessing. See more here: stmichaelsbasilica.ca/wwmp26
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.
St. Michael's Museum & Bookstore Fall and Winter Hours: Tues-Sat 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Closed Sunday & Monday
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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