1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
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Making Disciples through Prayer, Faith Formation and Service
St. Margaret of
Scotland Preschool
OPEN HOUSE REGISTRATION
Friday, March 6th ~ 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM ~ Rectory
Bring your child, come visit our classrooms & meet our teachers.
Pastoral Staff
Pastor - Rev. James Wood
Pastoral Vicar - Rev. Paul Butler
Deacons: Ed Hayes,
Retired: William Kogler
Biagio Muratore, Phil Paolicelli
Faith Formation Office:
2½ to 3½Year olds
PREPARE FOR FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN
3½ to 4½ Year olds
Classes: Wednesday & Friday
9:00 to 11:30 A.M. or 12:15 to 2:45 P.M.
ASK ABOUT OUR 2 YEAR OLD PROGRAM!
Director of Religious Education
Jennifer Menneci x131
Holy Angels Regional School, Patchogue
Principal - Michael Connell
631-475-0422
St. Margaret’s Preschool
Jenny Tranfaglia, Coordinator x124
Business Manager
Any questions call
Jenny Tranfaglia, Coordinator, 732-3131 x124.
Lisa Boyd x113
Facilities Manager
Michael Lorio x115
Music Ministry
Dr. Daniel Crews, Dir. x117
Parish Outreach
Jackie Mirenda x119
March 1, 2015
Phone: (631) 732-3131
RCIA ~ Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Rectory Office Hours
Dan & Joanne Williams
Administrative Assistant
Julie Burtoff x133
Celebration of the Eucharist
Saturday: 5:00 P.M.
Sunday:
8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. & 12:00 N
Weekdays: 8:00 A.M. on Tues., Thurs., Sat.
9:00 A.M. on Mon., Wed., Fri.
Confessions:
Saturdays: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
or by appointment
Open for Walk-In Business
Mon thru Thurs
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Morning
am
pm
9 -1
9 am - 1 pm
9 am - 12 pm
Closed
Afternoon
pm
2-4
Evening
7 - 8pm
Fax (631) 732 - 8827
www.saintmargaret.com
81 COLLEGE ROAD  SELDEN  NY 11784-2813
Time, Talent & Treasure
Stewardship Thought for the Week
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our
parish who, through fasting, become more conscious of
their faith and its interaction in daily life!
Sacrificial Giving
Thank you to all who so generously give to the
support of our parish. You are returning to God what God has so
generously given to you.
Last week’s Sunday offering
Number of Envelopes Used
Envelope $ % of collection
Mass Attendance
Last Week
Yrly Average
pm
5
277
331
am
8
132
232
Readings for Next Sunday
2015
Icy Snow
$ 11,693
330
13,723
444
88.1%
88.4%
10
249
375
2014
12
350
347
Total
1008
1288
For the week of Mar. 1st
Third Sunday of Lent
Altar Bread & Wine
First Reading ........... Gn 22: 1-2,9a, 15-18
Second Reading ............... Rom 8: 31b-34
Gospel ................................... Mk 9: 2-10
in Memory of
Michael Reynolds
MARRIAGES: Couples should make arrangements in person at least one year in advance
for required interview. At least one of the parties must live within the parish boundaries, or
be a registered member of the parish. Please call the Rectory for an appointment. No dates
will be set over the telephone.
BAPTISMS: Prospective parents should telephone the rectory about three months before
the expected birth to discuss the arrangements for your child’s baptism and enroll you in the
required baptismal class. Baptism classes are held monthly on the 1st or 2nd Sunday of the
month. The baptism date will be set at the time of the class. The child’s birth certificate as
well as the godparent’s “sponsor certificate” (godparents must be practicing Catholics) must
be presented before a date is finalized.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We welcome all new parishioners! We ask them to register at
the rectory and encourage the use of weekly envelopes. If you are moving, please notify the
rectory.
Women’s Group: - The newly formed Women of Faith Ministry invites all women of the
parish to join us at our upcoming gatherings. Watch the bulletin for further details.
Women’s Bible Sharing: The women of the parish gather for Bible sharing on Monday
mornings, 9:30 through 11:30 in the rectory.
FAITH FORMATION OFFICE: Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.;
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.; Closed on Fridays.
PARISH OUTREACH MINISTRY: Monday 10am -1 pm. and 2 - 4 pm.; Wednesday 3-5
p.m. Call for appointment.
Masses for the Week
Family members and/or those who requested
the Mass are always welcome to present the
gifts of bread & wine at the offertory procession. On weekends, please introduce yourselves to our ushers or call the office during
the previous week.
Monday - March 2nd
9:00 A.M.
Steven & Frank Cercone
Tuesday - March 3rd
8:00 A.M.
Douglas M. Williams
Wednesday - -March 4th
9:00 A.M
Trofimena Dumarey
Thursday - March 5th
8:00 A.M.
Katie Figliuolo
Friday - March 6th
9:00 A.M
Frank Aliperti
Saturday - March 7th
8:00 A.M.
John Vidal
5:00 P.M.
For All Parishioners
Sunday –March 8th
8:00 A.M.
Mary Mc Sherry
Harry Aretakis
10:00 A.M.
Gwen Salimando
Luigi Cinicola
12:00 P.M.
Paul Gilvary
Emanuel J. & Joseph Marano
For all our parishioners
suffering from chronic illness,
as well as Dcn. Phil Paolicelli,
Alyssa Baisch, Cara-Lynn De Molfetto,
Frank Fasano, William Cummings,
Jimmie D’Angelo, Robert Mahon,
Dorothy Oakley, Norma Frasca, Maryann
Portesy Sr., Thomas Jankay, Marilyn &
Steven Vacchio, Artie Riley, Wendiann
Alfieri, Nicholas Alfieri, Ann Miceli,
Christopher McGuinness, Sarah Behie,
Andrew Rosa, Bob Carlsen, Carmella &
Carmine Guadagni, Patricia Herman,
Michael C. Liotta, Sharon Klyn, Anne
Logan, Robert Rankin, Nicole Marano,
Fran Colon, Terry Roucoulet, Steve
Margrane, Melanie Seibel, Anthony
Alessi, Suzanne Peterson, Maureen
Cardone, Steve Timlin, Intentions of
Theresa Mc Guire .
Family members, please resubmit names for
those who are ill. We will list them for 3
weeks, and then remove them unless told
otherwise. Please note-due to privacy issues,
we can include names given by the individual
or a health care proxy only. Thank you.
Dear Parishioners and Guests,
To go from the desert in last week’s Gospel to the top of a mountain in this week’s reading is a dramatic change. Mountains have
always fascinated us humans because of their grandeur, their challenge or their protection. But, this contrast between desert and
mountain teaches us a more important point that just admiring a mountain. It reminds us that God can use many different experiences to help us grow closer to him. In fact, many important moments in the Bible took place on mountains. Here is a list of some
of the more important ones. What happened on each of them? [Answers below]
1) Mount Ararat
2) Mount Moriah
3) Mount Sinai
4) Mount Horeb
5) Mount Zion
6) Mount Carmel
7) Mount of the Beatitudes
8) Mount Tabor
9) Mount of Olives ~ Fr. Jim
Answers: 1) Noah’s Ark landed here 2) Offering of Isaac (first reading); later where the Jewish Temple was and the Dome of the
Rock is in Jerusalem 3) Moses received the 10 Commandments 4) Another name for Sinai (trick question) 5) David’s City at Jerusalem 6) Prophet Elijah defeated the pagan priests; later the Carmelite order was begun there 7) Jesus taught the Beatitudes 8)
place of the Transfiguration (today’s Gospel) 9) site of the Agony in the Garden
Bishop Perez
Due to inclement weather in January, Bishop Nelson Perez,
the Diocesan Eastern Vicar, was unable to make his
planned pastoral visit to St. Margaret. His visit is rescheduled for March 14 & 15. More information will be in next
week’s bulletin.
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
Monday March 2
9:30 am Women’s Bible Sharing / Rectory
4:30-8:15 Religious Education Classes
Tuesday March 3
4:30-8:15 Religious Education Classes
7 pm Level 7 Reflections / Aud
7 pm K of C / Rec Rm153
Wednesday March 4
4:30-8:15 pm Religious Education Classes
Thursday March 5
4:30-8:15 Religious Education Classes
7 pm Raffle Meeting / Rm 207
7 pm 12 Step Bible Study / Rm 153
Friday March 6
7 pm Peanut Butter Jelly Ministry / Aud
Saturday March 7
8:45 am Lenten Retreat / Rec Rm 207
9 am-4 pm CGS Lvl I & II Training / Rec
9:30 am Children’s Choir / Rec
10 am-3:30 pm Level 8 Retreat / Aud & Church
Sunday March 8
10 am Mass - Children’s Liturgy of the Word
11 am Spec Sacraments
Sunday March 8th
Set your clocks!
Hospitality Sunday
March 15th ~ after 10am Mass ~ Auditorium
Bishop Murphy Asks for Your Prayers
Commending to you, O Lord, the 21 Coptic Christian
Martyrs of Libya, we pray for an end to the hostilities &
the violence against innocent people & religious & ethnic
minorities in the Middle East & North Africa, beseeching
your gift of peace for all who are suffering, & a swift restoration of justice, harmony & freedom for all who have been the
victims of fanatical violence. Protect them & all their families
whose homes have been destroyed & lives placed in peril.
Church Building News…
1) Center Front Pews. As I wrote in last bulletin, the
narrow space between the step of the sanctuary and the front
kneelers has been a problem for funerals, people going to and
returning from the Communion Cups, and special liturgies.
This week, the front pews will be removed and picked up for
use in Holy Redeemer Church in Freeport.
2) North Door Steps. Time (almost 50 years) and severe
weather have teamed up to cause an immediate problem. The
concrete of one step has been seriously compromised and
cannot be walked on. Therefore, until it can be repaired, those
steps and that door cannot be used for entrance or exit. People
parking on the side will need to use the front door. I am sorry
for the inconvenience. ~ Fr. Jim
Guidelines for Fasting & Abstinence
In keeping with the spirit of penance, Catholics are asked to observe
the following practices:
Good Friday is a day of fast* and abstinence**.
All Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence**.
*Fasting: All between the ages of 18 ~ 59 may eat only one full
meal & two small meals on these days (no snacks).
**Abstinence: All from the age of seven onwards abstain from
meat on these days. Illness always exempts people from these
requirements.
Lent is Here: THIS WEEK
1) On Line Retreat
2) Drop in on the Gospel
SEE DETAILS IN THE BULLETIN.
Applebee's
 We want to thank the businesses who donated Door Prizes:
Benkerts Bakery
Best Market
BJ’s
All Food and Beverages
courtesy of
Boccone
Boston Market
Giove
Funeral Home
Buttercup's Dairy Store
Caffe Amici
Carvel
Cella Bagels
Cheesecake Factory
Chili's
Chili's
Loading the Drum. ALL 500
CM Performing Arts Center
Coram Country Lanes
Coram Glass
Corner Heros
Crazy Crepe
Cupcake Girlz
Edible Arrangements
Fairway Market
Friendly's
Good Steer
Hallmark
Hampton Inn
Home Depot
IHOP
Johnny's Burgers
Kerri's Kandies Inc
La Capannina
Movieland Cinemas
Nick & Gina's Pizzeria
Nishiki Hibachi/Sushi
Panera Bread
Papa Francesco's
Papa John's
Petco
PJ Cinema
Popei's
Ramada Plaza
Residence Inn/Marriot
Sal Anthony's Pizzeria
Starbucks
Sweet Dream Confections
Target
Theatre Three
Tropical Smoothie
Whole Foods
Plentiful Food.
Thank You
Giove Funeral
Home!
T
The Captain
Winners:
Peggy Gade
Ethel Naso
$ 10,000.00
1,000.00
Michael Grant Funeral 750.00
Mary Carey
500.00
Mr. & Mrs. Lyons
250.00
Midnight Cruise Raffle
Over 100 parishioners braved the snow February 14th for a fun filled
cruise. Tickets SOLD OUT! We thank ALL who supported or worked on this
important annual fund raiser.
Jr. Crew
Limbo !!
LENTEN / EASTER ON LINE RETREAT
Last week the desert; this week Transfiguration. Important moments in Jesus’ life. Our choices in Lent
can make this time important too. One way is an internet resource: An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. A link
for that site is on our parish website (www.saintmargaret.com). It is in the middle column: a series that
can help us to grow spiritually this Lent and Easter. There are two parts available.:
1) Personal Time. The site has set this up. In the middle column, you see various links, starting
with “Before You Begin” and continuing for 8 weeks. YOU choose the number of days, the amount of
time and the place you will use. YOU review the parts of the offerings each week and decide what you can commit yourself
to. This is not a course where you have to get all the work done, and each person can approach it in his/her own way. What is
important is choosing what you will do and staying with that routine during the full time as best as possible. This is
something that anyone can do alone.
2) Group Time. In addition there is an opportunity not on the site. Anyone using this experience is invited to come
together to talk about our prayer times. Again, this is not “classwork” or “reports,” but a chance to encourage one another and
hear the variety of the Lord’s work in our lives. You do not have to commit to every week. Come when you are able. The
time is on Saturday mornings. Fr. Jim will host the meetings in the Rectory at 9:00AM. (Coffee/tea will be available
from 8:45AM.)
Please remember that you can benefit from using this retreat (the “Personal Time”) on your own. There is no requirement
to come to the “Group Time.” This is something I added & I am excited about it. So GO to our website; CLICK on the link; REVIEW what is there; DECIDE what you can do; BEGIN. And, in addition, I look forward to being with you on the Saturday part of
this Prayer Adventure!
Creative Ministries
Presents
The Journey,
Cross & Crucifixion
A live dramatic presentation of the
Stations of The Cross. Join us as we
experience the trial of Jesus, His journey
through the streets of Jerusalem, &
His final moments on the cross.
Thursday,
March 12th
7:30
PM
~ CHURCH
A freewill offering will be taken.
LITURGICAL MINISTRY TRAINING
Fifty years ago, the Bishops at the Vatican Council
called for more active participation on the part of the
congregation at Mass. This was accomplished
primarily by having the Mass celebrated in the local
language of the people. But in addition, various
ministries were created to allow men and women to use
their gifts to strengthen the parish. Many people over
the years responded to the invitation. Once again, an
invitation is being offered.
This April, training sessions for two
important ministries are being offered:
Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of
Communion (to serve at Masses and to
serve the homebound/in hospitals).
If you are interested, please write a letter to Fr. Jim
before March 29th (Palm Sunday), explaining why
you want to share in either or both of these ministries.
Emails to jwood@saintmargaret.com are welcome, too.
If you would like more information, please call
Fr. Jim (732-3131 x111) or email to the address above.
Practical Information: ~Training for both ministries:
Saturday 9am – 1pm [April 18 in Uniondale
OR April 25 in Riverhead]
Wednesday 7pm – 10pm [May 6 in Melville]
Additional training only for Ministers of Communion
interested in serving hospital or the homebound:
Saturday 9am – 1pm [May 9 in Riverhead
OR May 16 in Riverhead]
Wednesday 7pm – 10pm [May 20 in Melville]
Faith Formation
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Dismissal for the Children’s Liturgy of the Word
for Lent will be held on March 8 & 22 ~
10 AM Mass. Family Mass will be on March 15th
Jesus gave us plenty to talk about
so let’s talk!
join us for a short series of gospel reflections
March 3rd or March 5th
7-8pm
March 17th or March 19th
7-8pm
March 24th or March 26th
7-8pm
Jesus the True Vine
Jesus the True Vine –
part 2
The Found Sheep & The
Found Coin
Each week we will focus on a different
Scripture Passage
Feel free to drop in once or once each week
Peek through the glass doors of the church
You’ll see us huddled together
Talking, praying and waiting for you!
‘just drop in on the Gospel’
In today’s Gospel we hear the amazing story of the
Transfiguration or ‘changing’ of Jesus. How astonishing for
Peter, James and John to see Jesus in this new way! While
they had walked up the mountain together, things were
normal: they joked, they complained about the heat. But
now! What was happening? His clothes glowed “dazzlingly
white.” Light seemed to come from him. And there he was,
talking calmly with two great men from long ago: Moses the
lawgiver and Elijah the greatest of the prophets. Then, most
amazing of all — a voice came from a suddenly appearing
cloud saying, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to Him.” The
three friends were terrified! They were especially confused
when Jesus told them not to tell anyone what they saw until
the ‘Son of Man had risen from the dead’. What did that
mean they wondered?
Questions –
Jesus’s friends saw him in a different way. Have I ever seen
someone (a parent, brother or sister, friend) in a different
way? What happened?
Lent is about changing, too. What things am I doing
differently since Ash Wednesday? What could I be doing
differently?
Congratulations Honor Roll Students
LEVEL 7 REFLECTIONS
TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD~ 7 PM AUDITORIUM
LEVEL 8 RETREAT
SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH
10 AM - 3:30 PM AUDITORIUM & CHURCH
St. Margaret’s Parish family would like to
congratulate the Honor Roll for 2013/14
for students from
St. Anthony’s High School in Huntington.
Harrison Boyd, Jonathan Cruz,
Daniel Hargaden, Madeline Mirenda, Scott Boyd Jr.,
Adrian Naaktgeboren & Ryan Westerhaus
We commend their efforts to excel!
Parish Social Ministry

Canned Fruit

Soup & Crackers

Peanut Butter & Jelly

Canned vegetables

Canned Tuna & Chicken

Pasta & Sauce

Instant Potatoes

Mac & cheese

Cereal—hot and cold

Store gift cards
March 14/15 before all the Masses
HELP US KEEP OUR NEIGHBORS HEATHY BY SUPPORTING OUR
HEALTHY SHELVES.
LOW SALT & SUGAR PRODUCTS, WHOLE GRAINS & GLUTEN FREE!