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St. Margaret Parish
208 N. Narberth Ave., Narberth, PA 19072
610-664-3770, Fax 610-664-5001
Web site: www.saintmarg.org,
Email: stmargrectory@comcast.net
Msgr. Paul V. Dougherty, Pastor
pastor@saintmarg.org
Rev. Robert J. Chapman, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Steven J. Harris, JCD, MA, MDiv, Resident
resident@saintmarg.org
Principal, St. Margaret School,
Sr. Corinne Ritchie, R.S.M.
Website: www.smsnarberth.org—610-664-2640
Coordinator of Religious Education, Ext.22
Mrs. Mary Anne J. Monroe, M.A.
prep@smsnarberth.com
Parish Business Manager, Ext.17
Mrs. Jane W. Bortner
Administrative Assistant, Ext 10
Mrs. Teresa Myers
Director of Music - Mr. Michael Worth,
saintmargmusic@gmail.com—267-304-6490
Young Adult Ministry
StMargaretYAM@gmail.com
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Weekly Mass Schedule
Saturday Evening Vigil: 5:15 PM
Sunday: 7:30, 10:00 and 11:30 AM
Daily Monday-Friday
7:00 and 8:00 AM, followed by Morning Prayer
Saturday 8:00 AM
Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil Mass - 7:00 PM
7:00, 8:00 AM and 12:05 PM
Easter Sunday
of the Resurrection of
the Lord
April 5, 2015
HAPPY EASTER
Thank you to all our
Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion,
Readers of the Word,
Altar Servers
and
PREP Program
Volunteers
Eucharistic Exposition
8:30-9:30 AM Tuesday
8:30-9:00 AM - First Fridays
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Sunday before 7:30 AM Mass
Tuesday thru Saturday, 7:45-7:55 AM;
or by appointment.
Rectory Office Business Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
and Friday, 9:00AM to 4:30PM;
Wednesday: 9:00AM to 4:00PM
CLOSED WEEKENDS
Easter Sunday
of the Resurrection
of the Lord
April 5, 2015
Peter’s words to the pilgrims in Jerusalem on
Pentecost summarize the core message of the gospel: “God
shows no partiality.” Jesus was anointed “with the Holy
Spirit and power” and “God was with him.” For the early
church, Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promise spoken by
“all the prophets.” As a disciple, Peter is aware of his own
responsibility “to preach to the people and testify.” As
spiritual descendants of the apostles, we share in that
responsibility to bring the gospel to the world.
In Colossians we are reminded that we “were raised
with Christ;” because we are united with Christ in his
resurrection, we should “think of what is above, not of what
is on earth.” In light of our heavenly citizenship, Paul
encourages us to “put to death” those things “that are
earthly.”
After discovering Jesus’ tomb empty, Mary
Magdalene runs to tell Simon Peter and “the other disciple
whom Jesus loved” that “they have taken the Lord from the
tomb.” She suspects grave robbers. For our evangelist, she
is still in the “dark” both literally and metaphorically; she
does not yet understand the meaning of the empty tomb.
There are no angels here (as in the other Gospel accounts)
to announce the good news of the resurrection. Belief in
the resurrection is something that comes with faith for some
(the beloved disciple) and with an encounter with the risen
one for others (Mary and Peter). But no matter how faith is
acquired, it changes our life. As we celebrate the
resurrection today, may we share in the blessings of the
risen Christ.
For Reflection: How can I more fully embrace the risen
Christ in my life? How does my experience of the death of
loved ones contribute to my understanding of, and hope in,
the resurrection?
The Holy Father’s Intentions For April
Universal: That people may learn to respect creation and
care for it as a gift of God
For Evangelization: That persecuted Christians may feel
the consoling presence of the Risen Lord and the solidarity
of all the Church.
Mass Intentions
MONDAY
7:00
8:00
April 6
Harry Williamson
Joseph Bizzarri
TUESDAY
7:00
8:00
April 7
Mary Gibson
John & Adele Urbani
WEDNESDAY April 8
7:00 Antonio Accardo
8:00 Robert M. Urbani
THURSDAY April 9
7:00 Stanley & Gloria Harris
8:00 Angie Angelone
FRIDAY
7:00
8:00
April 10
Emmett McElhone
Al Gebhart
SATURDAY April 11
8:00 Lorraine Doyle
Msgr. Dougherty offers a Mass each Sunday for all the
parishioners and also one for those enrolled in the
church memorial fund.
Sanctuary Candle will burn for the week of
April 5, 2015 in memory of the
Macaro and Talvacchia Families.
Readings for the week of April 5, 2015
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118; Col 3:1-4 or
1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7
Monday
Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16; Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday
Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33; Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105; Lk 24:13-35
Thursday Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8; Lk 24:35-48
Friday
Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118; Jn 21:1-14
Saturday
Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118; Mk 16:9-15
Sunday
Second Sunday of Easter or
Sunday of Divine Mercy
Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31
Eucharist For Celliac Communicants
St. Margaret Church is aware of the need to
have the low gluten hosts available at all
Masses. If you or a member of your family is interested in
receiving Low Gluten Holy Eucharist at any Mass, please
contact Maria at mecarinato@gmail.com.
April 19: Family Day of Recollection
In conjunction with the 2015 World Meeting of Families, we will be celebrating a Family Day of Recollection on Sunday, April 19th from 12:30-2:30 PM. This day will feature a pizza lunch, and a presentation on “The Church
and the Church and Family.”
In order to have as many parents/families come and join us, we would also like to offer a program for children in the school
cafeteria. We will be offering child-friendly games, and activities for them. (Volunteers from 6th-12th grade are needed for
this preschool program. Please consider providing some service hours by baby-sitting. Please contact Mrs. Monroe to volunteer.) For planning purposes, please RSVP by calling the rectory office at 610-664-3770. Thank you!
From the Pastor
Easter - The celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord is the most solemn feast of the Church Year. Our faith in the
resurrection is at the heart of our Christian life. The Lord came among us as a man that we might have life and have it
abundantly. Our lives on earth are filled with many good things and experiences, but this is just a foretaste of the joy and
peace the Lord has prepared for us in the life to come. The Lord came to lead us through suffering and death to eternal life
and glory. This faith fills us with a deep and abiding joy, even in the midst of the sorrows of this life. As St. Augustine
said: “We are Easter people, and Alleluia is our song.” Be an Easter person. Believe in the Lord’s power to bring new
life in every circumstance. He is alive. He is with us. Through baptism we share in his divine life. The Lord is within
us to lead us to triumph over sin and death that we might have abundant life in him. We rejoice exceedingly today as we
celebrate the risen Lord who shares his life with us.
April 19 Afternoon of Recollection - In preparation for the World Meeting of Families in September, we will gather in
the Annex after the 11:30 AM Mass. We will have a pizza lunch and then some time for reflection and prayer on family
life. At 1:00 PM, there will be a brief presentation to adults and children. The children will then go over to the School for
age appropriate activities. The adults will stay in the Annex for a presentation. We will all gather together again for a
Prayer Service and conclude by 2:30PM. All parishioners and families are welcome. Come and deepen your appreciation
of and commitment to family life. Please call the rectory and give a number of those attending so that we can plan for the
pizza and supplies.
Catholic Charities Appeal 2015 - Please be generous to this most important Appeal of the Archdiocese. Your gift supports the many ways that the Archdiocese serves the needy in our local communities. As of March 20, 94 donors from
our Parish have contributed a total of $26,534.00. Our goal for this year is $77,000.00. Your donation, large or small, is
very helpful and assists the Archdiocese in heeding the Lord’s call to care for the poor.
Operation Rice Bowl - There will be a basket in the back of Church today and next Sunday so that you can make your
donations to Operation Rice Bowl. Your charity helps this longstanding program to continue to help the most needy of
our world.
Father Chuck’s Challenge - Father Chuck Pfeffer was a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who passed away in
2004. He was a great advocate for the young and the poor. In his memory, Father Chuck’s Challenge seeks to provide for
the poorest of the poor in Nicaragua and Haiti. Funds are raised and villages are rebuilt to provide better housing and living conditions for the needy. Visiting priests will be here on Sunday, April 19 to explain the work of the Challenge. A
second collection will be taken up on April 26 to support the work of Father Chuck’s Challenge.
Divine Mercy Sunday Devotions - Next Sunday, April 12, is Divine Mercy Sunday. We will have a holy hour from
2:00 - 3:00 PM in Church. The Holy Hour will include adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, time for confession, and the praying of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Come and avail yourself of God’s mercy so that you can be a
better minister of peace and reconciliation in our world.
Saint of the Week: St. Mary Magdalene - This saint is
noted for her deep love of Jesus. She was so touched by
the forgiveness the Lord had extended to her that her heart
was filled with an abiding love for the Lord. She
accompanied the Lord in his days of ministering to the
people and stood by the Lord at the time of his death. She
was the first to discover that Jesus had risen. Mary
reminds us that the primary call of our faith is to
experience the Lord’s compassionate and merciful love for
us and give our hearts to him in complete devotion.
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
SPRING CONCERT - SCYTHIAN
Concert will be held at Villanova University’s Jake Nevin
Field House, on Saturday, April 11, doors open at 6pm.
General admission is $50/person ($20students, $10 ages 12
and under) and includes food and beverages. Please send
orders to Holy Family Home, Dept. PB, 5300 Chester Ave.,
Phila., PA 19143, or call Catherine, 215-729-5153, or visit
our website at www.littlesistersofthepoorphiladelphia.org.
Thank you for your prayers and support!
Liturgy Note: Gestures and Bodily Posture - The
gestures and bodily posture of both the Priest, the Deacon,
and the ministers, and also of the people, must be
conducive to making the entire celebration resplendent
with beauty and noble simplicity, to making clear the true
and full meaning of its different parts, and to fostering the
participation of all. Attention must therefore be paid to
what is determined by this General Instruction and by the
traditional practice of the Roman Rite and to what serves
the common good of the People of God, rather than private
inclination or arbitrary choice. A common bodily posture
to be observed by all those taking part, is a sign of the
unity of the members of the Christian community gathered
together for the Sacred Liturgy, for its expresses the
intentions and spiritual attitudes of the participants and also
fosters them.
Spiritual Thought-The Human heart is constantly seeking
good things that will make it happy; but if it seeks them from
creatures, it will never be satisfied, no matter how many it
acquires. If it seeks God alone, God will satisfy all its desires.
Who are the happiest people in this world, if not the saints? And
why? Because they desire and seek only God. (St. Alphonsus
Liquori)
The Stewardship Report
May you and your family have a Blessed Easter
Living Stations: Congratulations to the 6th grade class
who participated in the Living Stations. The children
reenacted each station. It was very spiritual and helped us
visualize Jesus’ Passion
ELEMENTARY LEVEL READING OLYMPICS:
Congratulations to the SMS students who participated last
Monday evening at Lower Merion High School.
TEAM: Turning Pages (won Blue Ribbon)
Captains: Emma Thorne and Macy Donahoe
Mandy Donahoe, Deirdre O’Donnell, Caroline Doyle, Olivia
Null, Katheryn Gallagher, Abby Braun, Win Hill, Isabella
Hennessey, Andrew Coyne, Elijah Karn
TEAM: 13 Books on a Shelf (won Red Ribbon)
Captains Violet Lorei and Patrick Rooney
Annie Cloud, Page Cloud. Emma Cloud, Erica Belden, Ella
Rumsey, Tai-Oni Walker, Brodie Shea, Francis Rogai, Erin
Beck, Maggie Iannone. Students unable to participate due to
illness: Rory O'Donnell and Ainsley Davis
Congratulations: Ned Donahue (gr 4) and Jake Gillin (gr 4)
will be part of part of the Chorus for the play Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Archbishop Carroll from
Thursday, April 9 thru Sunday, April 12.
Wanted: Box Tops and Used Ink
Cartridges benefit our school in so
many ways! By collecting these, we are
able to earn money that will benefit our
school! We couldn’t do it without the support of our parents,
the parish community and faculty and staff. So please during
this holiday season, don’t forget to cut out your Box Tops, and
any recycled Ink Cartridges and send them to the school. You
may also place them in back of the church. Thank you for
your constant continued support.
SHOP FOR A CAUSE WITH
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES AND
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES ON FRIDAY, APRIL 17.
Catholic Relief Services and Ten Thousand Villages are holding a community shopping event on Friday, April 17 at seven
Philadelphia area stores. Ten Thousand Villages is an official
fair trade retailer of uniquely, hand-crafted items made by
disadvantaged artisans in 38 countries across the globe. Buy
beautiful fair trade art, jewelry, clothing, and home décor and
stock up on unique gifts for Mother’s Day, Confirmation,
First Communion, and Graduation. Fifteen percent of proceeds from your purchase will got to the CRS Fair Trade
Fund to benefit artisans and farmers overseas. For more information and store hours visit crsfairtrade.org/ten-thousandvillages or contact fair-trade@crs.org.
Weekend of March 29, 2015: $8,725
Envelopes: 245
Includes EFT: $1,476
Mail In: $ 1,175
Weekend of March 30, 2014: $8,454
I sincerely thank you for continuing to live faithful
stewardship and for the families who continue to use
Sunday envelopes. God bless you and your family.
Msgr. Dougherty
Helping Other People in Emergency
H.O.P.E. is a group of volunteers available for visits to the
homebound, relief for care givers, emergency
transportation, or shopping when family, friends or
neighbors are unavailable. Please call the weekly captain,
as early in the week as possible.
Week of April 5, 2015
Robert Ritzco, 610-649-3973.
ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE
CASSEROLES for St. John’s Hospice,
Recipe # 6, will be collected Wednesday
morning of this week, April 8, between 9 and
9:30am at St. Margaret School Parking Lot. Pans are
available in the vestibule if you would like to participate.
ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE
needs donations of men's denim jeans and khaki pants in
all sizes for our residents and day services guests. If you
have gently used pants that you no longer need, or wish to
purchase new jeans or khakis for our clothing room, please
contact Kris Jaeger, Director, Development and
Community Relations for SJH at kjaeger@chs-adphila.org
or call at 215-563-7763.
FOOD COLLECTION WEEKEND
NEXT WEEKEND is our monthly food collection (April 11-12). This program collects
non-perishable foods each month for the Archdiocesan Community Food Distribution Centers Program. They provide food for 120,000 people each
year at 40 Food Cupboards throughout the Philadelphia
area. All items should be brought to the Cafeteria of the
school when you come to Mass. Thank you for your generous support of this program.
Divine Mercy Devotions and Holy Hour from 2:00 to 3:00 next Sunday
The service will include confession, Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction and recital of
Divine Mercy Chaplet. A plenary indulgence is available for anyone who goes to confession and receives Our
Lord that day, says a prayer for our Pope’s intentions and goes to church that day to take part in prayer and
devotion including the Our Father, the Creed and devout prayer to Our Lord (Divine Mercy Chaplet.) The individual must be without any stain of sin, venerate image of Divine Mercy and be merciful to others. The plenary
indulgence can be used for souls in Purgatory. The plenary indulgence was declared by Pope John Paul II.
World Family Meeting 2015 - The
Vatican sponsored World Meeting of
Families will take place in Philadelphia
from September 22-27, 2015. Pope
Francis will be present on September 26 and 27. Plan
to be part of it. The theme for the Meeting is “Love is
Our Mission: the Family Fully Alive.”
The theme for April is All Love Bears Fruit.
The Spiritual Fertility of Celibacy - Two of the Church’s
sacraments are unique in that they are both devoted to the
salvation of others. Both Holy Orders and Marriage confer
a special grace for a particular mission in the Church to
serve and build up the people of God. In other words, not
all men and women need to be biological parents to radiate
God’s love or take part in the “family of families” we know
as the Church. The vocation to the priesthood, or vowed
religious life, has its own integrity and glory. The Church
always needs priests and religious and parents must help all
their sons and daughters listen for the possibility that God
might be calling the, to offer their lives in this way.
Furthermore, there are many celibate lay people, with their
own irreplaceable role in the Church. The Church fosters
many distinct ways of practicing celibacy, but all of them
are, one way or another, a call to serve the Church and
foster communion in ways that are analogous with
parenting.
You can open your home and host a family
or an individual.
Open your home and host a family! It is
easy to sign up online.
Be a part of this historic event and learn more at
WorldMeeting2015.org or email us at
host@worldMeeting2015.org. or
To Register for the World Meeting of Families
visit WorldMeeting2015.org
ARE YOU CALLED TO BE A DEACON?
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Minister of the Word - Minister at the Altar Minister of Charity
While all of the baptized are called to share in the mission of
Jesus Christ according to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, those who
are ordained also offer service in a way proper to the Sacrament
of Holy Orders. A deacon’s ministry entails proclaiming,
preaching and teaching God’s Word, assisting the bishop and
priest at the Liturgy, assisting at funerals, ministering to the sick
and dying, leading the community in prayer and in sacramental
liturgies, baptizing, witnessing marriages, and exercising
administrative leadership in the Church. A permanent deacon,
who may be married, is a member of the clergy and shares in the
hierarchy of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Through the
Sacrament of Holy Orders, the deacon is configured to Christ the
Servant. It is Christ the Servant who acts through the ministry of
the deacon. 2015 Permanent Diaconate Information Night,
Thursday, April 16, 2015, Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7pm. St.
Charles Borromeo Seminary, Vianney Auditorium.
Registration Rquired, Email Laura Nimmons at
Inimmons@archphila.org.
Thank you to all who have
Generously contributed to
St. Margaret
Easter Flower Collection.
M & M Nemesio Alvare
M & M David Aspesi
M & M. Paul Azar
Dr & Mrs William Battle
M & M William Bean
Miss Marlene Bizzarri
Mr Gary Brown
M & M Peter Brown
Ms Sarah Boucas-Neto
M & M Carl Cantafio
M & M Bart Cassidy
M & M Sung J. Choi
Dr & Mrs Anthony Coletta
M & M Walt Clinger
Mrs Barbara Cosgrove
M & M Chad Coulter
Mrs Margaret Cristofalo
M & M Kevin Derham
Miss Victoria Donohoe
M & M Robert Evans
Dr & Mrs Joseph Fabiani
M & M Joseph Falcone
M & M Terence Fernandes
M & M Patrick Fitzgerald
M & M Charles Friel
M & M Francis Gallagher
Mrs Rose Gillard
M & M Neil Gilmour
M & M David Gloninger
M & M Jerald Gordon
M & M William Gordon
M & M Richard Griffin
Mrs Theresa Haas
M & M Joseph Habich
M & M John Hendrickson
M & M Francis Hennessey
Mr & Mrs Bernard Hillman
Mrs Evelyn Kazeniac
Mrs Fran Kelley
Ms Ann C Kelly
M & M Paul Kelly
M & M Thomas Kelly
M & M John Kenealy
Mrs Kathleen Keperling
Miss Emma Kirk
M & M Jonathan Klick
M & M Colin Lacey
M & M Pablo Lake
M & M Hoa Le
Lu-Romeo Family
M & M William Manginelli
Ms Immaculata Maranzini
M & M Albert Masciangelo
Mrs Marilyn Matarazzo
Ms Barbara Mischler
M & M Patrick Mitchell
M & M Thomas Moody
Mrs Christina McBryan
Dr & Mrs Robert McCairns
M & M John McColgan
M & M Thomas McDyer
Ms Patricia McGrath
M & M James McNulty
Mr John McShea
M & M George Myers
Ms Jessica Nardi
M & M John Nardi
M & M Michael Nolan
Mrs Alice Noone
Ms Debra Ann Phillips
M & M Joseph T Quillinan III
M & M Vincent Quinn
Mr Robert Ritzco
Mrs Kathleen Rodden
M & M Peter Roeser
Mrs Peggy Rohlfing
Mrs Joan Ryan
M & M Michael Ryan
Mrs. Joan Shea
Mrs Marianne Simpson
M & M Matthew Stead
M & M Kevin Sullivan
M & M Jack Tighe
M Louise Urbani
M & M James Wentling
M & M Dennis Woods
M & M Richard Zeller Jr
A Little Humor– A man who had been married for ten years
was consulting a marriage counselor. “When I was first married,
I was very happy. I’d come home from work any may little dog
would race around barking, and my wife would bring my
slippers. Now everything’s changed. When I come home, my
dog brings my slippers, and my wife barks at me.” I don’t know
what you are complaining about,” said the counselor.
“You’re still getting the same service.”
Parish Information
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
In case of serious illness, please contact the Rectory to make
arrangements. If someone is already in the hospital, be sure to
register as a Catholic so that the priest will visit.
COMMUNION CALLS
Parishioners unable to attend Mass regularly because of age or
illness should call the Rectory to make arrangements to receive
Communion at home. If any member of your family is
hospitalized, please be sure to register as a Catholic and inform
the Rectory so that a visit can be arranged.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on Sundays at 1:00 PM.
Arrangements must be made in advance at the Rectory by calling
Msgr. Dougherty, ext. 12. If parents have not attended a Baptism
class at St. Margaret, they must attend our Baptism Preparation
Seminar. Pre-registration is required. Godparents guidelines
state that one godparent must be Catholic. They must be at least
16 years of age, registered in the parish where they live, fully
initiated, and practicing their faith; they must obtain a letter of
eligibility from their own parish. One practicing non-catholic
Christian may also be admitted as a Christian Witness. The next
Baptism Preparation Seminar is April 23, 2015 at 7pm in the
Rectory.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Registered parishioners who wish to marry at St. Margaret should
contact Msgr. Dougherty before making any other arrangements.
The Sacrament of Marriage is celebrated after a period of
preparation of not less than six months. Engaged couples
preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage can register, explore
possible dates or find out more information for pre-marriage
classes by visiting PhilaMarriagePrep.com. For email inquiries,
Amy@PhilaMarriagePrep.com.
REGISTRATION
A warm welcome is extended to new parishioners. If you live
within the parish boundaries, you may register by calling the
parish office during office hours to set up an appointment. Parish
registration is required for reception of the Sacraments (Baptism,
First Eucharist, Confirmation and Matrimony) and letters of
eligibility to serve as godparent or sponsor.
REQUESTS FOR ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES
The role of a sponsor is primarily a spiritual role to model a
Christian life for the child. Therefore, anyone requesting a
certificate must be a registered, participating member of St.
Margaret Parish, a practicing Catholic in good standing (not
living in violation of the church laws), at least 16 years of age
and have received the sacraments of initiation (Baptism,
Confirmation and Eucharist). Please call the rectory for an
appointment if you need a certificate.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Tuesdays (not holidays) from the conclusion of the 8:00AM Mass
until 9:30AM; First Friday after 8AM Mass until 9:00AM.
BREAKING OPEN THE WORD
Meets weekly after the 8am Mass on Saturday morning in the
Antioch Annex to pray Morning Prayer and discuss the Sunday
readings. ( September to June)
PRAYER GROUP
The Living Vineyard Prayer Group meets every Wednesday
morning at 10:00 AM in the Antioch Annex. The 2nd Wednesday
of the month they meet in church to celebrate Mass.
PRAYER CIRCLE
Do you have an immediate prayer need or can you offer the Gift
of Prayer? Tap into our electronic Prayer Circle and receive an
outpouring of heartfelt prayer by members of St. Margaret Parish
and others. E-mail your prayer requests or if you want to join the
Prayer Circle at cbuhn@yahoo.com.
THE ROSARY
Every Saturday the Rosary is recited beginning after the
7am Angelus. Come and pray with us
REMEMBER THOSE YOU LOVE
For a donation of $10.00, the sanctuary candle or altar
candles will burn for a week for your intention
or
in memory of a loved one. Another memorial
opportunity is to have flowers placed on the altar for a
donation of $100. Each week the intention or memorial
will
be published in the bulletin. If you would like to take advantage of
these opportunities, please call Teresa at the rectory.
JOURNEY WITH US TO EXPLORE
THE CATHOLIC FAITH
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
is a journey to a deeper experience of God’s love manifested
through the teaching and treasures of the Catholic Faith. St.
Margaret offers instructions for people seeking more information
about the Catholic Faith, the Sacraments and living the Christian
Life. These instructions are for adults who would like to inquire
about following Jesus and becoming a member of the Catholic
Church, or, if you are already a Baptized Christian, would like to
become a Catholic, or, if you are already a baptized Catholic,
would like to receive Confirmation and Holy Communion. Please
contact Msgr. Dougherty at pastor@saintmarg.org or
610-664-3770, Ext 12.
We thank all who contribute to our Church
Memorial Fund. Your contributions in memory of
loved ones are used for the beauty of our church.