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Novena

The Tuesday night Mass & Novena will resume on July 14 at 5:30 pm.

PLEASE READ:

As with our weekend Masses, you MUST register to attend. Provincial law requires us to keep track of those in attendance.

The registration for the Tuesday Novena is SEPARATE from our weekend Mass registration. You will have to register again to attend the Novena.

As with weekend Mass, attendance is limited. We will be using the same lottery and invitation system that is in effect for weekend Masses.

Those selected to attend Tuesday Novena will receive an invitation the day before.

If you wish to attend, please fill out the form linked below. If you know someone without internet access who would like to attend the Novena, please encourage them to call the parish office (653-6830). Please DO NOT register for anyone other than those in your immediate household.

NOVENA REGISTRATION APPLICATION

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Introduction – Prayers Of The Faithful

“A Mari Usque Ad Mare” is the motto of our beloved Canada. It is translated as “From Sea to Sea” and was taken from verse 8 of Psalm 72. The Psalm verse gives a much larger context and something of the mind of those who chose it. The full verse says that “He shall have Dominion from sea even unto shining sea”. It reminds us that we did not create or make it but are only stewards of the land. We can use and develop it for the benefit of all. It also suggests that justice and mercy and protection for the weak and most vulnerable that characterize God’s kingdom should also be the hallmarks of our society.

The words of the motto are heard today in the first reading and look to a future time when peace will rule over all the land. It is obvious that not all of these things have become established realities in our country. Indeed, some people have been treated very badly. Human attempts to reconcile these things seem to consist of taking a perceived “entitlement” from some and giving it to others.

Jesus said, “Come to me all you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take MY yoke upon you and learn from ME.”. And all of this He offers to those who can simplify their own lives, in imitation of Him, rather than choosing to complicate the lives of others.

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Memorial Mass

Due to COVID-19, we have not been able to have our Memorial Mass on Saturdays.  The best option appears to be that we list all the names, together with their scheduled dates, for the month of May. They will be remembered Saturday, July 4, during our 4 pm Mass. This Mass will be available online on Sunday, July 5 any time after 9 am.

May 2 – Nicholas Dobbelsteyn, Murray McGowan, Joseph Melanson, John & Marie Melanson

May 9 – Helen & Norman Antoine

May 16 – Mildred Wilbur (A), Edel Quinn

May 23 – Souls in Purgatory, Eleanor Hanlon & DMF

May 30 – Pierrette Higgins, Rose McLaughlin, Souls in Purgatory

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Clergy Assignments

Clergy Assignments
Diocese of Saint John
June 29, 2020

The Most Reverend Christian Riesbeck, CC, Bishop of Saint John, announces the following clergy assignments effective August 1, 2020 unless otherwise noted. Those priests who have been appointed Pastors will be dispensed from the requirement of Canon 527 that they be placed into canonical possession of their parishes and will automatically become Pastor on August 1, 2020. At a later date, Bishop Riesbeck will come to each parish to celebrate a Mass of Installation for the new pastors.

Rev. Martin Arputham, HGN, is appointed Pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish (Woodstock, Canterbury, and Nackawic).

Rev. Daniel Bastarache is appointed Pastor of Good Shepherd Parish (Blackville, Boiestown, Doaktown, Howard, and Renous).

Rev. John Beaumaster is on a leave of absence for health reasons.

Rev. William Brennan is appointed Pastor of St. Mary Magdalene Parish (Fredericton South, New Maryland, and Fredericton Junction).

Rev. Aloo Peter Chimaobi, SMMM, is appointed Associate Pastor of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish (Miramichi West, Burnt Church First Nation, Bartibog Bridge, and Eel Ground First Nation).

Rev. Maria Arokiam Chinnappan, HGN, is appointed Pastor of Our Lady of Peace Parish (Fredericton North, and Stanley).

Rev. Godwin Kalu, SMMM, is appointed Pastor of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish (Miramichi West, Burnt Church First Nation, Bartibog Bridge, and Eel Ground First Nation).

Rev. Peter Osborne is appointed Associate Pastor of St. Mary Magdalene Parish (Fredericton South, New Maryland, and Fredericton Junction).

Rev. Antonio Reyes is appointed Associate Pastor of St. Mark’s Parish (Quispamsis). He will work with Rev. Owen Burns, Pastor and Episcopal Vicar for Evangelization and Parish Renewal.

Rev. Rodrigo Tabilona will be returning to his home Archdiocese of Jaro, the Philippines. We would like to thank Father Tabilona for his service to our diocese.

Mr. David Rioux is appointed to a seminarian internship year in Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish (Saint John East, and St. Martin’s).

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Mass Reminders

Please continue to use the front doors when entering the church.

Please maintain at least a 6-foot distance from anyone not in your household.

Seats are NOT reserved, and not all pews are available for use. If you have a preferred section of the church you wish to sit in, please arrive early.