Parish Office Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 2:30pm
Thursday 9:30am-2:30pm.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
UPCOMING EVENTS
2 Corinthians 5:19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation
St. Samuel’s Church Sun., October 26 2-5PM. Roast Turkey with all the trimmings & Dessert. Drive thru/Take out. $18 each.
St. Samuel’s Supper: Parishioner Help Needed (cook turkey , prepare dressing, serving line, packaging, desserts , rolls & pies ) Sign up sheets are at entrance of St Samuel’s for our Church Supper. With many hands working together ,we can make our Supper a Spirited Parish Community weekend Celebration….Thank you!
St. Michael’s Basilica CWL SOCTOBER: will be celebrated from Oct 1-31. The emphasis is on collecting new, warm socks for people of all ages for the needy in our Miramichi area (Miramichi Food Bank, Transition House, Youth House, Hamper Programs and St. Vincent de Paul Society. A collection box will be placed in each church. Thank you for your donations that warm the “soles” of those in need as well as our heart. Contact Paula Trueman for more info 506-773-6837/506-210-0687 apmmmtru@nb.sympatico.ca
Fundraiser for St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish: I am thinking of organizing a Christmas House Tour in late November. I need 3 more decorated homes in order to proceed. If you love decorating for Christmas anyway, it will be a fun evening for everyone. If you wish to participate, please reach out to me quickly, as I would need to start organizing. If you would like to help in any way, let me know as well. Thank you, Jean O’Neill 506-352-2390/506-432-0828/647-299-3330.
Pre-Order BOOK PURCHASE - If anyone would like to purchase a copy of Fr. Leon Creamer's last book (published in 2024) entitled "The Mighty Miramichi" for an approximate cost of $10, please call Our Lady of Lourdes Parish at 506-622-5733 or e-mail st.patrickschurch@nb.aibn.com to give your name, phone #, and # copies requested. Please pre-order by October 30. Thank you.
Sunday Missals: We have some Sunday Missals still available. Please contact Jeannie at the office for yours today.
Donations for a new Chair Lift for St. Mary’s are now being received. Call the office for details 506-622-5720.
St. Mary’s now is offering Columbarium Niches for burial. Please contact Fred Baisley 622-0240/251-8868 or the Office 622-5720
St. Samuel’s now is offering Columbarium Niches for burial. Please contact Betty Ann Bransfield 773-6165 , Jim DeWolfe 773-9744.
Envelopes for Cemetery giving for 2025: Please use your Sunday envelopes for the month of October, and mark an extra line at the bottom as “Cemetery” and the “amount” and we will allot the funds indicated to the Cemetery account .
Nursing Home Without Walls aims to connect seniors and their caregivers with support services that enable safe and comfortable living at home. We provide in-home social visits, telephone check-ins, assistance in applying for government programs, etc. If you would like more information please call us at 506-773-4214.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY – Are you a Grade 10 student ready to grow, learn, and step into something new? The Alpha Student Leadership Cohort (SLC) is designed for students just like you—those who are willing to be used by God to make a powerful impact in their school, community, church, and beyond. For more information search: Alpha Canada - student leadership collective. Our diocese had four youth participate last year. Program Duration: January to June Each month includes: one monthly Online session, one monthly Cluster meeting, Trio discussions, and In-person national gathering in March in Ontario. Cost: $275 per student (FREE for youth leaders Thanks to generous donors, most of the cost is covered. If the remaining fee is a challenge, reach out—we’re committed to making sure finances don’t hold you back) Apply with a Friend! We believe in growing together. Just like Jesus sent His disciples in pairs, we want you and a friend to experience God moving in your high school side by side. Don’t have someone in mind yet? Ask a mentor or leader to join you, then prayerfully consider who else to invite. Application Window: Opens: September 19th and closes: October 24. Make sure both you and your friend submit your applications. To apply: https://alpha-canada.typeform.com/to/hbIyiiPN
Remembrance Dinner Theatre & Song : The Merchant Navy is this year’s theme at the Kin Centre in Newcastle, NB on Sunday, November 2nd beginning at 5pm. For reservations contact Susan Butler at 622-1780 or susanbutler867@gmail.com. State any dietary concerns.
RELIC TOUR OF THE CANADIAN MARTYRS - Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception – Thursday, November 6, 2025. As part of the Jubilee Year celebrations, the Relic Tour of the Canadian Martyrs is coming to the Cathedral! Come venerate the relics of St. Jean de Brébeuf (skull), St. Gabriel Lalemant, and their companions—missionaries who gave their lives sharing the Gospel on Canadian soil. A major relic of St. Kateri Tekakwitha will also be part of the relic collection. Spend time in personal prayer, bring written intentions to be taken back to the Martyrs’ Shrine, and press your holy cards to the reliquaries as spiritual keepsakes (third-class relics). The evening includes Mass at 6:30 p.m., the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and sacred music. Don’t miss this beautiful opportunity for prayer and renewal during the Jubilee Year of Hope. More info: www.martyrs-shrine.com/relic-tour.
Vendors Wanted for a Christmas Market happening November 8, 2025 9AM-2PM at Saint Samuel's as a fundraiser for the Religious Education Program. Tables (6ft) are $20 and can be booked by emailing Kelly at faithformation.stmb@gmail.com
SILENT RETREAT - We are happy to invite you once again to our annual silent Eucharistic retreat organized by the Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Society. The retreat will be held November 28th-30th at the Villa Madonna and will be led by Father Owen Burns. Cost for the weekend is $275 (Friday night to Sunday), which includes all meals. A $55 deposit is required to reserve your spot. For questions, or to register, please contact Nathalie at 506-343-0128 or Rhoda at dooloo_flood@hotmail.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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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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