Announcements
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Pancake Supper, gave monetary donations, volunteered with set up, clean up, cooking, and serving this year. It was all greatly appreciated.
Parish Service - March 30, 2025 - St. Mary’s at 10am
Atlantic Christian Ashram Brochures available at both ends of the parish. For more information contact Gina or Eddie Quann at 506-773-9609.
New Brunswich Christian Ashram Brochures available at both ends of the parish. For more information contact Claire Fracker at 506-625-7290.
Ecumenical Lenten Services will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church and follw a six week theme entitled ‘Nicene Creed - Anchor of Our Faith. Service time is 12:15-12:45pm with a light lunch to follow.
Easter Flowers: Those wishing to place flowers on the altar in memory of loved ones at Easter may give their donation by Monday, April 14th, to Gina Quann (773-9609) for St. Mary’s and Holly Gallant (622-1151) for St. Paul’s or bring to the Parish Office.
Parish Newsletter: Articles for the upcoming Spring/Easter Edition of the Parish Matters is due no later than March 28. Articles may be sent to gina.quann62@gmail.com Thank you!
Living Stations 2025: Presented by St. Michael’s Basilica, April 11th. Music begins at 6:30pm, stations begin at 7:30pm. Goodwill offering to be received.
St. Mary's Mini Splits are set for the winter. Please do not change the settings or turn any unit off as this is to ensure the safe operation of our heating system.
Holy Communion and the Common Cup - Effective January 5th the practice of intinction ceased and Holy Communion is now administered as was the practice pre-covid.
A Prayer Box is placed at the back of the church . Please feel free to write your prayer request on a piece of paper and place it in the box which will then be prayed over at the altar during communion.
Stamp Program – Bring in your used stamps and leave them in the designated box at the back of the church. Claire Fracker looks after this program at St. Mary's.
Community Kitchen – A friendly reminder that St. Mary’s Community Kitchen continues to operate with your ongoing prayerful and financial support. If you haven’t made a monetary gift recently , please give it prayerful consideration.
NOTE FROM THE OFFICE – PLEASE ENSURE THE DOORS ARE LOCKED WHEN LEAVING THE BUILDING. Thank you.
Hospital Visits – Horizon has set new guidelines for regular clergy visits ( not just palliative care). Patients or their substitute decision maker must ask the nursing staff to contact clergy to request a visit. Unless the rector is told of someone being admitted to the hospital he has no other way to find out.
Police Record Checks – This is a reminder that all parishioners who volunteer in any capacity of the church are required to have a Police Check done. Please contact the Church Office to pick up the forms required to bring to the Police Station. If you have any questions call the Office at 773-7387. Mostly everyone is due to be renewed.
Names On Sick List – It would be appreciated if there are any updates on the names of the sick who are listed in our bulletin. Please inform the Church Office if someone should be added or removed from the list. Thank you.
Parish/Family Profiles – Please update your profile if your information has changed. If new to the parish please fill out a form so you can be put on our parish list. Profile sheets are available at the Church Office.
Prayer Chain – Our Prayer Chain contact is Melanie Buckley. If you have prayer requests call or text 506-625-7477 or email melanieirene@hotmail.ca
E-Offering is a great way to tithe to the church. There are forms at the back of each church for you to enroll and get started. You can choose to give on a weekly or monthly basis. If you would like to know more contact Katrina at the church office.