Welcome to our Parish

Please pray for our priests.

Parish Office Hours

Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 2:30pm

Thursday 9:30am-2:30pm.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

UPCOMING EVENTS

Masses for St. Mary’s and St. Samuel’s churches on Wednesday, April 16th are being cancelled as priests are returning late from their meetings.
Envelopes for Cemetery giving for 2025: Please use your Sunday envelopes for the month of April, and mark an extra line at the bottom as “Cemetery” and the “amount” and we will allot the funds indicated to the Cemetery account for April 2025.
Stations of the Cross: St. Mary’s Church. Fridays during Lent Mar. 07- April 11 11:15 AM. If you would like to participate, contact Linda at 506-625-0387
Sunday Missals: We have some Sunday Missals still available. Please contact Jeannie at the office for yours today.
Contact the office if you lost a ring at St. Mary’s
Saints Peter & Paul Lent: will have weekly Way of the Cross during Lent on Tuesdays at 6:30. This will be led by our youth.
Job Posting for Facilities Coordinator, Villa Madonna Retreat House: https://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=villa+madonna&l=Quispamsis%2C+NB&from=searchOnHP&vjk=453316595894491e
Spring Faith Formation Opportunities: will begin on April 24 –May 15 for a 4-week online retreat based on the book Into His Likeness - Be Transformed as a Disciple of Christ by Edward Sri. The book can be ordered through Amazon or Sunrisemarian.com. No registration required. Weekly sessions from 9:30 – 11:30 AM or 7:00 – 9:00 PM. To register, please email catechesis@dioceseofsaintjohn.org or text 506-623-8130 with your name and preferred time to attend.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje with Hector Caissie and 2 accompanying priests, Fr. Carlos & Fr. Legendre. May 16–26, 2025. Cost $3770 includes airport charges from the Moncton/Halifax, (twin or triple) accommodation, daily breakfast & dinner and experienced local guide. (Optional single room supplement, $250/p.) INFO: Hector Caissie at hectorcaissie@gmail.com or 506-857-2295.
PILGRIMAGE TO PORTUGAL AND SPAIN May 19-28, 2025: includes, visits to Lisbon, Avila, Toledo, Madrid, Zaragoza Montserrat and Barcelona. Marie Desjardins mariedesjardins1949@gmail.com 207-868-5027. Cost: $4730,00 CAD.
The Miramichi Cursillo Community announces the 76th Men’s & Women’s Cursillo Weekends, May 22-25 (Men’s) and May 29-June 1 (Women’s) at St. Michael’s Parish Center. It is a tremendous way to join with fellow parishioners in three days of Christian Fellowship and provides opportunity for future mutual growth and support in our Christian journey. For info call: Elkin Cook 506-624-8328, Bill Martin 506-627-6202, Mary Savoy 506-622-4500.
First Saturdays 2025 – Jubilee Pilgrimage days to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception : Jun 7 – Miramichi Regional Pilgrimage. Good Shepherd Parish, Our Lady of the Rivers Parish, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, and Communauté Notre-Dame-de-l'Espérance. We have bus/buses booked for anyone that would like to attend the pilgrimage in Saint John on June 7. Pick up will be at St Marys in Miramichi, St Raphael's in Blackville, and Our Lady of The Annunciation in Doaktown. The cost will be $45 per person. If you have any questions or anyone needs more details, they can reach out to Cassie at goodshepherdparish92@yahoo.com or call the office 506-843-2210. E-transfers can be sent to goodshepherdparish92@yahoo.com with the password Pilgrimage. Cheques can be mailed to Good Shepherd Parish, 107 Main St, Blackville, NB E9B1N7.
Attention high school students! Join Catholic teens at Steubenville Atlantic at Dalhousie University, Halifax, from July 11-13, 2025 to evangelize, equip, and empower those aged 14-18 (grades 9-12). Register by June 13, 2025. Registration fee: $350.00 (including transportation) with a $50 non-refundable deposit. For financial assistance, please check with your parish about fundraising opportunities or contact Patricia Lee at catechesis@dioceseofsaintjohn.org or text 506-627-6465.
The Annual Shrine Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be held Sunday July 13, 3pm. Why not add this pilgrimage to your Jubilee Year to do list. Any questions please contact Cassie at goodshepherdparish92@yahoo.com or 506-843-2210.
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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