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Parish Office Hours

Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 2:30pm

Thursday 9:30am-2:30pm.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

UPCOMING EVENTS

Colossians 2:12-14 Brothers and sisters, When you were buried with Christ in baptism, you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised Christ from the dead. And when you were dead in trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive together with him, when he forgave us all our trespasses, erasing the record that stood against us with its legal demands. He set this aside, nailing it to the cross.
Congratulations to Fr. Peter Aloo On behalf of SMBP, we wish you “Congratulations” on you 10th Anniversary of Ordination. July 25/25. May the Lord, in his goodness, continue to richly BLESS you. May he bring you peace of mind & heart. Thank you for your loving service to us.
Message from Msgr. Brian Henneberry On behalf of Bishop Riesbeck, I would like to announce the appointment of Chizoma Chima-Okere as our new Director of Finance and Administration, effective July 28, 2025. Chizoma is a finance professional with over 17 years of experience in accounting, analysis, reporting, and team leadership. Most recently, she served as Manager of Accounts Payable and Systems at JD Irving Kent Building Supplies Division, where she led a team of 14 and contributed to key systems improvements and financial operations. She is also a strong member of her church where she volunteers on the church finance and administration teams, combining her professional skills with her commitment to faith and community. She is excited to join the Catholic Diocese of Saint John and looks forward to contributing to its mission.
Sunday, July 27/25 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. “Blessed are those who have not lost hope” Saint Joachim & Saint Anne Pray for us.
St. Mary’s Fall Supper Announcement: My wife, Jean O’Neil and I (Donnie) have volunteered for many years with St. Mary’s Fall Supper. For the past 14 years, we have coordinated this fundraiser. We have decided to retire from this position. St. Mary’s is in need of a person or group of people to look after this event. Interested individuals can contact the Parish Office at 506-622-5720. We would like to thank the many parishioners who assisted us in hosting this annual supper. This year the supper is tentatively scheduled for October 19th.
St. Samuel’s Men’s Group 1049 Draw of $360.00 went to Gerry Tweedie. Contact Gervase Duffy at 506-778-8187 in order to participate in the next draw, which begins now.
Donations for a new Chair Lift for St. Mary’s are now being received. Call the office for details 506-622-5720.
Envelopes for Cemetery giving for 2025: Please use your Cemetery envelopes for the month of June.
Sunday Missals: We have some Sunday Missals still available. Please contact Jeannie at the office for yours today.
Character Matters Miramichi presents "Old Roots, New Blossoms," a guided storytelling event held Sundays from June 15 to August 31 (12–2pm) at Middle Island Irish Historic Park. Captain John Mount Thain recounts the tragic voyage of the famine ship Looshtauk and the refugees' ordeal on Middle Island. Written and performed by Thomas Daley; Tickets are $15.
Community breakfasts all summer long! Sundays - July 27th, August 17th and September 7th – from 9 am to 12 noon at Father Morriscy Centre in Bartibog. On the menu is: 2 eggs, 2 breakfast meats, baked beans, hash browns, toast, juice, coffee & tea. Adults: $12. Children: $6. Everyone welcome.
Luncheon & Social: July 30, August 6 & 13 at the Burnt Church Community Hall, 326 Church River Road at 11:30—2 pm. You can also take the Burnt Church Rd & turn right. Lunch includes 3 different kinds of burgers, sausages, vegan options and locally made pies.
68th Miramichi Folksong Festival August 1-4 . Reservations can be made for the first setting of the noon luncheon on August 1st for 11:30am. Call Susan at 506-622 1780
Suppers: Good Shepherd Parish has a couple fall suppers booked and a summer cold plate take out and a breakfast. Our Lady of the Annunciation Church at 714 Main St Doaktown is having a cold plate take out on Sunday August 3, pick up 12-2. Tickets can be purchased in advance by contacting the office, but not necessary $15 adult, children under 12 $8. St Raphael’s Church 105 Main St Blackville is having a roast beef supper on September 14,4-6 adults $17 and children under 12 $10. St Bridget's Church 11 St Bridget's Cres Renous is having a turkey supper on Sunday October 5, 3-6.
Fr. Ray Kelly Concert! Fr. Ray Kelly, the singing priest from Ireland and Britain’s Got Talent Semi-Finalist, is back for
his second Canadian concert! Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 7PM at the Riverview Arts Centre, 400 Whitepine Road, Riverview NB. Don’t miss this inspiring evening of music while supporting our parishes. Proceeds will benefit St. Bernard’s, St. Vincent’s, and St. Clement’s. Tickets are now available! Visit riverviewartscentre.ca or call 506-852-7189 to get your tickets
today!
Dinner Theatre (Oct. 7 @ 6pm) A night of theatre and music, at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre, staged in recognition of the bicentennial of the 1825 Great Miramichi Fire. Featuring selected scenes from the original plays Madame Bubier's Premonition and Beneath the Smoke, as well as original songs by local performers. Tickets ($50) by reservation only, purchased before September 19th, call 506-622-1780 or e -mail susanbutler@xplornet.com.
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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