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Parish Office Staff
Clergy
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John P. Hopkins
Deacons
Tommy Watts
Austin Lobo
Religious Education
Madeline Romano
[email protected]
Pastoral Associate
Sr. Catherine Charles, SND
[email protected]
Parish Support Staff Tina Maichle
[email protected]
Lois Nowell
[email protected]
General Information
[email protected]
Parish Life
Special Ministers of Holy Communion
Kathy Linsner: 302-832-1488
Lectors Lynn Woerner: 302-836-5206
Altar Servers David or Lisa Carey: 738-9530
Suzanne Kirk: 302-369-6443
Cantors & Choir
Tom Mucchetti: 610-220-2690
Mary Kate Newell: 302-521-7788
Margaret’s Song (guitar & choir) John and Patty Jacob: 302-388-0767
Ministry of Hospitality (Ushers) Tim Higgins: 302-836-1099
RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Michael Felker: 302-834-8259
Parish Ministries
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Mike DeShaies: 302-365-5136
Knights of Columbus
Rob Szczerba: 302-836-5806
Pro-Life
Teri Dzik: 302-834-5590
Parent Bereavement Group
Irene Felker: 302-834-8259 Jean Brady: 302-738-5126
Prayer Line
Karen Kolek: 302-834-0225 ext. 108
Daughters of St. Francis de Sales
Susan Brubaker: 302-834-1671
Pastoral Counseling
Sandy Cooper: 302-738-4539
Bible Study and Faith Sharing
Deacon Tommy Watts: 302-834-5408
Boy Scouts
Steve Williams: 302-270-1383
Cub Scouts
Joe Musike 302-545-8149
Friends of St. Margaret (50 +)
Sr. Catherine Charles: 302-834-0225 ex. 105
St. Margaret of Scotland Football Team
Michael Klepacki: 302-229-2285
Golf Committee
Mike DeShaies: 302-365-5136
Mike Ryan : 302-283-1474
Church Cleaning Group
Barbara Coates: 302-838-7738
Gardening
Janet and Ed Tyczkowski: 302-832-1057
Nursery / Babysitting
Megan Januszka: 302-454-0112
Doughnuts / Refreshments after Mass
Cindy Sparco: 302-836-0385
Welcoming Committee
Trish Gerhart: 302-379-3869
Prayer Shawl
Sara Moss Starkey: 302-836-4008
Barbara Coates: 302-838-7738
Social Justice Committee
Bill Mitchell: 302-836-6006
Meg Kane-Smith: 302-836-3511
Women at the Well
Janet McGehean: 302-392-2236
Vocations
Francis Woerner: 302-836-5206
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Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:30 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am & 10:30 am
Weekday: Mon., Wed., & Fr i. 8:30 am
Holy Day: 8:30 am & 7:00 pm
Reconciliation: Sat. 4:30 pm
Rosary: Thurs. 7:00 pm
Mass Intentions
April 18 8:30 am Beau Biden
April 20 8:30 am Jack Feeney
April 22 8:30 am Miriam Powell
April 23 5:30 pm Barbara Coates (Living)
April 24 8:30 am Dolores Daniels
10:30 am Deceased loved ones &
All Souls in Purgatory
Sacraments
Baptism Baptisms can be scheduled on most Sundays at noon
or during any of our Masses. If this is your first child
you are required to attend a class before the Baptism
can be scheduled. The next baptism class is scheduled for
May 23, 2016 at 7:00pm. Call the office to schedule.
Reconciliation
Saturday at 4:30pm or by appointment.
Matrimony Consult the parish priest at least one year before
your wedding date.
Rosary Recitation of the Rosary is held every Thursday
at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
First Friday Adoration Adoration is held from 9am - 10am
on the first Friday of every month. All are welcome to join us
in worshiping our Lord.
Devotions
Living the Paschal Mystery
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 16 & 17, 2016
In so many ways we already act out of the love that
Jesus commands in this gospel. We need only to
do the everyday things we are already doing with
new meaning: we share in Jesus mission when we
love others as he loves us. If, however, an exami-
nation of our lives suggests that perhaps we are not
so self-giving and loving as Jesus, then this gospel
is an invitation to love more completely. What is at
stake is a share in Jesus’ everlasting Life and glory.
This Life and glory is so worth loving for!
-Living Liturgy
Baptisms
Congratulations to the following children and their
families who were baptized this past week at St. Mar-
garet of Scotland Church.
Bryce Pasquale Kapes
Noah Charles Whitehead
God Bless you as you begin your faith journey
Adult Confirmation 2016
St. Margaret of Scotland Church
May 15, 2016 at 1:00pm
Any person 18 years of age and older who hasn’t been con-
firmed and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirma-
tion, Bishop Malooly will confer the sacrament for all adults
throughout the Diocese at St. Margaret’s at 1:00pm on May
15, 2016.
If you are interested, please contact the parish office at 302-
834-0225 or [email protected] as soon as
possible in order to prepare.
Confirmation for those who are Spanish speaking will be held
at Holy Cross Church, Dover on July 10, 2016 at 1:00pm.
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Parish News
St. Vincent de Paul Food Closet Thank you for your generous donations to satisfy the needs of
the food closet. The items that are currently needed are laun-
dry detergent, jello, mustard and ketchup. Thank you for
your generosity in helping to feed and care for the communi-
ty.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The St. David Council #12842, invites men 18 and older to join us in
supporting the parish and the community through acts of service.
Please call Grand Knight Rob Szczerba for additional information at
302-836-5806 or e-mail [email protected] .
From the Religious Ed Office:
RE Classes close for Sunday classes this
weekend. We wish our RE families well as
they head off for the summer, but we also look forward to
seeing you at Mass on Sundays! If you have not yet re-
turned your registration forms for the 2016 – 17 year, please
get them in asap. Registration will be open to the entire par-
ish on May 1.
Congratulations to the First Eucharist Class of 2016, who
spent time in retreat last weekend. Please keep our 88 candi-
dates in your prayers over the next 3 weeks as they all cele-
brate receiving Jesus for the first time in the gift of the Eucha-
rist. First Eucharist Masses will be celebrated on April 24 &
May 1, at 12:30 pm.
Knights of Columbus
“April” Family of the Month Mike and Maryann Murray
Congratulations! Mike has been our Knights, Faithful Financial
Secretary for the last 6 years. Mike would be happy with another
Faithful Knight taking over for him. Thank you for your dedication
to the committee.
Vacation Bible School
Aug. 1st — Aug. 5th This year’s VBS is scheduled for the week of
August 1, 2016. We run from 8:30 am until 12
Noon. VBS Registration and other necessary forms will be
available online beginning May 1. VBS fee this year is $35
per child. Watch the parish bulletin and parish website an-
nouncements from Religious Ed Office. We are looking for
helpers to help prepare, decorate, run the week, do crafts,
snacks, lead groups, break down, and for and general organi-
zation. This is a great opportunity for high school students
who might need some service hours. Please contact Madeline
Romano for more info [email protected] or
call 302 834-0225, ext 103.
Tony Francia Memorial
Golf Tournament St. Margaret’s annual Tony Francia Memorial Golf Tourna-
ment will be held May 19, 2016 at Cavaliers Country Club in New-
ark. The cost is $125 per golfer and the proceeds will be donated to
our campaign to build a social hall. Golf committee members will be
available in the gathering space in a few weeks to register this year’s
participants. Come on out for a fun day on the links with your fellow
parishioners and help support the campaign for our social hall! For
more information, contact Mike Deshaies at mdes-
[email protected] or Mike Ryan at [email protected] .
GRAND SLAM CRAFT BEER TASTING Sponsored by the DELAWARE GROWLER
Beers from 16 MILE and MISPILLION RIVER APRIL 29TH 7-10PM * $30 Donation *
St. Margaret of Scotland
Food, Souvenir Glass, Auction, Music Raffle
Beer available by the glass or six pack
All proceeds to parish social hall * must be 21 or older
Contact Cathy @ 540-5681 for more information
If you enjoy Rock Climbing, Exploring caves, Camping,
Bike Riding and so much more, consider joining Boy
Scout Troop 283. You can enjoy all of these fun activities
and learn skills that will last a lifetime. For more information about
joining, contact Rob Szczerba, Membership Chair, at 302-836-5806
or email at [email protected]
The RCIA Team will be hosting a 3 part series on
the Year of Mercy and the Impact on Your Life. The sessions will take place on Wednesday nights: 4/13, 4/20,
and 5/4 from 7pm- 8:30pm at the parish office in the large
meeting room.
The 3 topics are: Meaning, Application and Prayer: Under-
standing God's Mercy: Forgiveness.
Please feel free to attend all or one of the sessions. If you
have any questions please call Laura Julien at 302-832-9726.
Hopefully the discussions at these sessions will increase your
spiritual reflection on getting the most out of this Year of
Mercy as declared by Pope Francis.
Social Justice Reflections
“Integral human development is closely linked to the obligations
which flow from man’s relationship with the natural environment.
The environment must be seen as God’s gift to all people, and the
use we make of it entails a shared responsibility for all humanity,
especially the poor and future generations.”
Pope Benedict XVI, “Message for World Day of Prayer for Peace,”
2010
PARISH DRIVE FOR THE POOR & NEEDY The SPRING 2016 PARISH DRIVE FOR THE POOR & NEEDY,
sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, will be held Sat. &
Sun., APRIL 30 & MAY 1, 2016. Items accepted include, in
GOOD CONDITION ONLY, gently used clothing, furniture, house
wares, small appliances, toys, blankets, sheets etc., which will be
donated to Catholic Charities Catholic Thrift Shop. In addition, non-
perishable food and personal care items will be accepted for our
Emergency Food Closet. Donations will be accepted Sat. from 5P –
7P, and Sun., from 8A – 12P. Volunteers will be there to help load
the items onto the truck, and tax receipts will be available. For more
information, please call 834-0225.
Birthright of Delaware will hold its Annual
Rose Sale at our parish. Please support Birth-
right’s pregnancy services by purchasing roses
after Masses on Mother’s Day weekend, May 9th & 10th.
Roses cost $2/one, $5/three, $18/twelve and $35/twenty five.
Your help will truly make a difference! Thank you.
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Community News
Christ the Teacher School
Our Regional Catholic School
For additional information visit
www.christtheteacher.org 302-838-8850
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Delaware / Maryland / Eastern Shore St. Paul tells us to be careful in the way we live. Do we listen and
follow God’s voice so we can discern His will in our own lives and
marriage relationship? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend is scheduled for November 4-6 in Rehoboth Beach, DE.
For more information, visit our website at www.wwme-delmar.org
or to register for the weekend, please call Tony & Linda Massino @
302-220-9833.
St. Peter Cathedral School
5K Run/Walk Celebrating 185 Years of
Catholic Education in the City of Wilmington
When: Sunday, May 22, 2016
Where: Riverfront Wilmington
Time: 8:00 am Check– In 9:00am race start
Register or donate at www.Race2Run.com
Rachel’s Vineyard Catholic Retreat for post-abortion healing
will be held at Jesus House, Wilmington, DE on May 27-29,
2016. The retreat weekend is a beautiful opportunity for any person
who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of abor-
tion. For more info contact Nan at 302-528-8313 or visit
rachelsvineyard.org.
Ulster Project Delaware is currently recruiting boys and girls, aged
14 to 16, to act as hosts for teens from Banbridge, Northern Ireland,
from June 28 through July 26, 2016. This is a tremendous experi-
ence for teens looking to expand their range of experiences, develop
a better world view, fulfill service hours for school, have a month of
fun, and make lifelong friends. The cost is minimal and the experi-
ence priceless. More information and applications are available
at ulsterprojectdelaware.org. For questions, don’t hesitate to call
Therese Moore: 302.275.7598
Designer Bag Bingo: Sunday, April 24th
Our Lady of Fatima-in the Msgr. Dwyer Hall
Doors Open at 1pm. Game cost is $20/in advance and $25/at the
door. You may pay online or call the rectory office at 302-328-
3431. Also, hit our link http://olfnewcastle.com/wp-content/
uploads/DesignerBagRev.pdf on our website at
www.olfnewcastle.com for more information.
Retreat for Girls Malvern Retreat House is holding a retreat for girls
in 3rd through 8th grade on Sunday, May 15 from
1pm to 4pm. The retreat theme of "Just As You
Are" will celebrate the dignity and beauty of being
created as a daughter of a loving and merciful God. The retreat will
be directed by Jeannine Peters, who has a background in adoption
advocacy, education and faith formation. The cost is $20 per student
and includes snacks. Please visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644
-0400 for more information.
Women’s Sunday Tea Malvern Retreat House will hold its next Women's Tea on Sunday,
May 1 from 2pm-4pm. During the event, speaker Sarah Christmyer
will discuss the topic: Women Strengthened by Hope: Learning from
Rahab’s Courageous Faith. Christmyer is the co-developer of The
Great Adventure Catholic Bible Study Program, published by As-
cension Press, and an adjunct faculty member at St. Charles Borro-
meo Seminary in Philadelphia. The cost of the afternoon tea is $25,
including tea and refreshments. To register, please visit malvernre-
treat.com/register or call 610-644-0400 for more information.
Mother & (Adult) Daughter Retreat
May 6-8
(Mothers Day Weekend)
Marianist Family Retreat Center
Cape May Point, NJ 08212 Knowing that your relationship is special, and the need to nurture it
throughout the years, this is a wonderful opportunity to walk upon
common ground while celebrating your differences. Eucharist,
small group sharing, prayer experiences, socials and fun are includ-
ed—beach walks too!
Cost: $130 per person. Sign up online at www.caemaymarianists.org
or call 609-884-3829 for more information.
In Concert –STRAWBS, the English 70s progressive rockers, at
St. Ann’s Social Hall - 2013 Gilpin Avenue in Wilmington on
Saturday, May 14th. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Tickets $30 for adults in advance, $33 day of show. Ages 13 - 17
$5.00 all times, 12 and under free. To purchase tickets (cash only
please), visit St. Ann’s Rectory at 2013 Gilpin Avenue in Wilming-
ton or reserve on www.splatterconcerts.com. Food and drink avail-
able for purchase.
TRI-STATE’S OPEN HOUSE
FOR BIRD LOVERS! Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research FREE annual Open House
170 Possum Hollow Road in Newark, Delaware,
Sunday, May 1st from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Self-guided tours of Tri
-State’s Frink Center for Wildlife and Wildlife Response Annex will
be available throughout the day. Peek at baby birds in our clinic
nursery. Trained owls, hawks, and other birds of prey will be on
hand for an up close and personal look. Activities for kids include a
Bird Word Search, creative coloring of bird species, and face paint-
ing. Exhibitors and vendors from local organizations will be on
hand; food and Tri-State merchandise will be available for purchase.
Donations of paper towels and single-ply white toilet paper (used to
make nests for baby birds) are gratefully accepted. For more infor-
mation, visit www.tristatebird.org or call 302-737-9543 x108.
GREAT FAMILY FUN!
St. Helena’s Carnival 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington DE
Monday, April 25th through Saturday, April 30th Dinners in the school hall start at 5pm. Midway opens at 6 pm.
Admission: $5/night, $15/week, ages 13 to 59.
Mega-Passes, good for unlimited r ides & free carnival admission
all week are $40 per person! Family Nights—Tuesday and Wednes-
day—Ride all night for $20 per person! Live entertainment every
night under the Big Top.
Rides! Games! Prizes! Food! Baked Goods! Basket Raffles and
much more!
ST. MARY’S EEP
CHILDREN’S SPRING RESALE
SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD 8:00AM-2:00PM
7200 LANCASTER PIKE HOCKESSIN, DE 19707
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READINGS FOR
April 17th—April 24th
April 17– Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 13:14, 43-52/ Rv 7:9, 14b-17/ Jn 10:27-30
April 18– Acts 11:1-18/ Jn 10:1-10
April 19- Acts 11:19-26/ Jn 10:22-30
April 20– Acts 12:24—13:5a
April 21- Acts 13:13-25/ Jn 13:16-20
April 22- Acts 13:26-33/ Jn 14:1-6
April 23- Acts 13:44-52/ Jn 14:7-14
April 24- Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 14:21-27/ Rv 21:1-5a/ Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
Good News Listen to Catholic Forum every Sunday morning at
10:05 a.m. on WDEL 101.7 FM, 1150 AM and
www.wdel.com. Next Sunday, April 24th, learn about Saint Francis
Hospital’s LIFE Program when Amy Milligan and Maria Miller will
be the guests. For photos, information regarding upcoming guests,
podcasts and more, “Like” Catholic Forum on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/catholicforum. Listen to past episodes of Catho-
lic Forum online at catholicforumradio.libsyn.com or search
“Catholic Forum Radio” on iTunes podcasts.
Diocese News Are you Being Called to God? Jesus says “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow
me.” By virtue of our baptism, each of us is called to follow the
Great Shepherd, but He calls each in a specific way. How does the
Lord want you to follow Him? Might He be calling you to serve as a
priest, a deacon, a religious brother or a religious sister? If you think
that might be the case, please contact Father Norman Carroll, Dioce-
san Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573-3113,
[email protected] ). Be sure to visit our website: www.cdow.org/
Marriage Moments After the last child leaves home, Mom and Dad may wake up
and wonder who they are looking at. Somewhere over the
years, they've gotten so involved in their children's lives that they
forgot about each other. Prepare for an empty nest by paying atten-
tion to your honey today. Plan a date for this week.
Parenting Pointers On Earth Day take stock of what your family already recycles
(paper, plastic, cans...) Can you add one more thing to recycle? Bet-
ter yet, can you refrain from buying something that needs recycling?
We call it "precycling."
Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy Information about the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy
is available at a special Vatican website – www.im.va.
Diocese of Wilmington events that are tied into the Jubilee of Mercy
will be announced on the diocesan website – www.cdow.org/mercy.
The Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy will conclude on the Solemnity
of Christ the King on November 20, 2016.
FOR THE SAKE OF GOD’S CHILDREN April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
The best way to protect our children and our church is for
adults to learn red flag behaviors and to report concerns to supervi-
sors. This creates a culture of protection. View safe environment
training even if you are not required. (www.cdow.org scroll to For
the Sake of God’s Children link; scroll to video) Questions call:
Coordinator for Safe Environments 302-295-0668.
Celebrate Life Mass Mass with Bishop Malooly. You are invited to the Annual Diocesan
“Celebrate Life Mass,” a celebration for persons with special needs
and their families/friends/caregivers. This event will be held at St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Bear, DE on Sunday, May 1, 2016.
The day includes a gathering at 12:30 pm, Mass at 1:00 pm, and a
light lunch following Mass. We ask that if you are able to attend,
please bring 2 or more cans of food for the parish food closet. To
register, please email Debbie Ciafre at [email protected] or call
her at (302) 275-8717. Please respond no later than April 10th.
2016 Annual Catholic Appeal
“Blessed are the Merciful for
They Shall Obtain Mercy”
In celebration of the Holy Father’s acclamation of the Holy
Year of Mercy, we are called to “rediscover and make fruitful
the mercy of God with which all of us are called to give con-
solation to every man and woman of our time.” The 2016
Annual Catholic Appeal, with its theme, Blessed are the Mer-
ciful for They Shall Obtain Mercy, reminds us that we are
given the opportunity to proclaim the Good News of Jesus
Christ through our actions, touching people’s lives and offer-
ing hope.
Thank you to everyone who made a pledge to the diocesan
Annual Catholic Appeal. If you have not yet participated,
please consider doing so today. Your gift makes a real differ-
ence in the lives of thousands of individuals and families who
reside within our 12-county diocese. Pledge envelopes are
available in the pews [OR the appropriate designated loca-
tion] and can be placed in the offertory basket. Thank you for
your generosity and support.
To learn more about the Annual Catholic Appeal, visit
www.cdow.org; click “Giving” then “Annual Catholic Ap-
peal”.
Solidarity Mass: April 24, 2016 All are invited to a Mass and Reception on Sunday, April 24 at 4:00
pm at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Wilmington, in recognition of
the Solidarity Partnership between the Dioceses of San Marcos and
Wilmington. The Solidarity Partnership was established in 2003,
and this Mass will celebrate our 16th year of partnership by honor-
ing St. Mark and Hermano Pedro de San José (Peter of St. Joseph of
Betancourt). For more information please contact Joan McConnell at
302-333-7261 or [email protected]
Third Sunday of Easter: April 17th
This Sunday we hear Jesus speak about him-
self as the Good Shepherd. His sheep hear his voice and fol-
low him. Bring It Home by spending some time in quiet this
week. Listen for God’s voice. Talk about how you can recog-
nize God's voice in your life. What do you do or what choices
do you make because you are a follower of Jesus?
