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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
Janene Kolisz: [email protected]
Cantors & Choir
Tom Mucchetti: 610-220-2690
Mary Kate Newell: 302-521-7788
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
Leslie DeShaies: 302-834-0228
Knights of Columbus
Walter Kolisz: 302-388-9998
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
Bible Study and Faith Sharing
Deacon Tommy Watts: 302-834-5408
Boy Scouts
Jonathan Nicholls: 302-838-5294
Cub Scouts
Kevin Cameron at 302-455-8701
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 Ryan : 302-283-1474
Church Cleaning Group
Barbara Coates: 302-838-7738
Gardening
Janet and Ed Tyczkowski: 302-832-1057
Nursery / Babysitting
Megan Januszka: 302-290-0352
Doughnuts / Refreshments after Mass
Welcoming Committee
Trish Gerhart: 302-379-3869
Prayer Shawl
Linda Barry: 302-379-2513 Barbara Coates: 302-838-7738
Social Justice Committee
Bill Mitchell: 302-836-6006
Meg Kane-Smith: 302-836-3511
Mary Lou Gantzer: 302-521-5332
Women at the Well
Barbara Coates: 302-302-838-7738
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: Fri. 9:00 am & Sat. 4:30 pm
Rosary: Mon. 7:00 pm
Mass Intentions
February 26 8:30 am Anna Worton
February 28 8:30 am Joseph Guerrieri
March 2 8:30 am Margaret Maguire
March 3 5:30 pm Joan Kanavel
March 4 8:30 am The Joseph Family
Helen Chmura
10:30 am Joseph Kendra
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 sched-
uled. 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.
Communion to those unable to come to Mass If you, or a family member are not able to participate at Mass and
would like to receive communion, please contact the parish office.
Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick brings the compassion-
ate presence of Christ into the midst of the suffering of those who
are ill, aging, or preparing for minor /serious surgery. If you would
like to be anointed, please contact the parish office.
“The faithful should be encouraged to ask for the anointing, and, as
soon as the time for the anointing comes to receive it with faith and
devotion”
- Rite of Anointing
Rosary Recitation of the Rosary is held every
Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
Eucharistic Adoration First Friday of every month: 9:00am - 10:00am
Every Friday evening: 8:00pm -10:00pm
All are welcome to join us in worshiping our Lord.
If you are interested in volunteering, please visit
www.signupgenius.com.
Search for event and enter [email protected]
Devotions
Living the Paschal Mystery
Second Sunday of Lent
February 24 & 25, 2018
Mountaintop experiences are rare, and we cannot stay there, as much
as we would like. The Scriptures give us a glimpse into that reality.
Without warning Jesus was transfigured. The encounter with the
divine often happens that way, without warning. And it seems that
as soon as we have the encounter, it is over, and we are left to de-
scend the mountain. We can share Peter’s desire to commemorate
the event. It seems natural to erect a monument or some marker so
that we may return to this place of encounter again and again. But
that is not to be. The three are left wondering what the experience
means, and what Jesus’ saying about rising from the dead might
mean. Of course, this experience and Jesus’ saying will become
clear in hindsight, after the crucifixion and exaltation.
And this is a model for us of how the paschal mystery is lived, We
have peak experiences followed by moments of wonder and discern-
ment. The Christian life is not one grand, never-ending peak experi-
ence. In fact, such experiences may be rare, even as they were for
the disciples. And the Christian life is not all wonder and discern-
ment, as meaning develops gradually and in light of unfolding
events. We stay faithful to Jesus and accompany him in the peak
experiences, and also in the struggle to discern meaning.
~Living Liturgy
Congratulations to the following children and their fam-
ilies who were baptized this past month at St. Margaret
of Scotland Church.
Ella Rae Ertle
God Bless you as you begin your faith journey.
Baptisms
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following
new parishioners to St. Margaret of Scotland Parish.
Mr. Horace Wright
Ms. Kellie Hanby: Kennedi
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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 item that is currently needed is dish soap. Thank
you for your generosity in helping to feed and care for the communi-
ty.
St. Vincent de Paul Today, let us pray for those who are hungry, malnourished and
starving.
Is there a family you know that needs assistance? Please call the
society of St. Vincent de Paul at 302-834-0228 so that together we
can help those that are hungry.
Thank you for your financial support to this ministry by remember-
ing our Poor Boxes in the gathering space. We appreciate your gen-
erosity.
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 Walter Kolisz for additional information at
302-388-9998 or e-mail [email protected] .
From the Religious Ed Office:
RE families are asked to please have mass surveys back to Mrs.
Romano this week.
RE Registration for the 2018-19 school year for all current
RE families will go home to all RE families beginning
March 5. Completed registration forms are due back to Mrs. Ro-
mano by March 18.
First Eucharist Class of 2018: RE Families are reminded that
all Eucharist books, with Chapters 1 – 4 are due to be handed in this
week. Please remember to return the mass survey that is attached to
the article that was handed out at our orientation meeting.
Knights of Columbus
“February” Family of the Month
Rafael and Elizabeth Pagan Rafael has been a member of our parish and the Knights of Colum-
bus since 2000. He has been very active within our parish and coun-
cil. Rafael has been involved in our Confirmation Program for over
18 years. He also volunteers his time as a Eucharistic Minister.
Please join with the Knights to congratulate Rafael and thank him
for his commitment and continued service.
Social Justice Reflection Sunday February 25 - Second Sunday of Lent The fundamental starting point for all of Catholic social teaching is
the defense of human life and dignity: every human person is created
in the image and likeness of God and has an inviolable dignity, val-
ue, and worth, regardless of race, gender, class, or other human char-
acteristics.
- Responsibility, Rehabilitation, and Restoration: A Catholic Per-
spective on Crime and Criminal Justice, a Statement of the Catholic
Bishops of the United States
TAX REQUEST If you would like a tax receipt for your 2017 Donations,
please complete the form below. You can mail it into
the parish office or drop it into the offertory basket.
NAME:__________________________________
PHONE#:________________________________
ENVELOPE :#:___________________________
THE SCOUTING CORNER Cub Scouting is for boys in Kindergarten through 5th grade, or
ages 5 ( must be in Kindergarten) through 10 years old. Anyone
interested in learning more about Pack 283 should contact Kevin
Cameron at [email protected] .
Boy Scouting is for boys who are at least 11 years old and have
completed the 5th grade. Anyone interested in Troop
283 should contact Rob Szczerba at
[email protected] or 302-836-5806.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 283
ANNUAL LENTEN FISH FRY
Our Boy Scouts are holding their annual Lenten Fish Fry
again this year on Friday, March 9th at Christ the Teacher School
cafeteria. Come join us for homemade beer battered haddock,
shrimp and fresh cut fries. All meals come with homemade cole
slaw and macaroni salad, dinner rolls, fresh salad and decadent des-
serts along with a host of beverages. Delicious New England Clam
Chowder will also be offered this year as well a raffle for various,
bountiful themed gift baskets. Beer and wine will also be availa-
ble for purchase for dine in guests courtesy of the Knights of Co-
lumbus. Meals are available for dine in or take out. Doors opens at
5:00pm and dinners will be served until 8:00pm. Tickets will be on
sale before and after masses the weekends of 2/17 - 2/18, 2/24 -
2/25 and 3/3 - 3/4 in the gathering space. Tickets will also be avail-
able at the door but are limited. Everyone is encouraged to purchase
tickets in advance to guarantee availability. Questions and ticket
sales can also be done via our website at [email protected] .
Volunteers needed in the Nursery If you are able to volunteer your time in the Nursery during
Sunday masses, please contact Megan at (302) 290-0352.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians invite High
School Seniors whose families are registered
at St. Margaret of Scotland Parish to apply
for our $1,000 James P. Brennan Memorial College Scholarship.
Details and an application can be found by visiting our website,
www.NewarkAOH.com. The application deadline is March 17,
2018. Questions can be addressed to [email protected] .
Walking His Way – Answer Bishop Malooly’s Invitation to Walk His Way at the 9th Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage Bishop Malooly invites youth and young adults from all parishes and
schools to join him as we come together for the 9th annual Pilgrim-
age on Saturday, March 24, 2018. The day starts at St. Elizabeth
parish and a concernt by Luke Spehar. The day concludes back at
St. Elizabeth with the 5pm Mass for Palm Sunday. Cost is $15 per
person or $45 per family. To register, please contact Madeline Ro-
mano at the SMOS Religious Education Office at made-
[email protected] or call (302) 834-0225, ext 103. For
more info, visit www.cdowcym.org.
Registration deadline is March 15, 2018.
Lectio Divina– Wednesday mornings during Lent, starting February 21st,
after morning mass. We will be looking at the Gospel for the coming Sunday. Please
come and join us. We Read, Ponder and Pray the Words of Scripture.
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Christ the Teacher School Our Regional Catholic School
www.christtheteacher.org 302-838-8850
Parish News Continued...
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
"This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." Let us learn to listen
better to each other and God by participating in a Worldwide Mar-
riage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next weekends are March
2-4 and November 2-4, 2018, in Rehoboth Beach, DE. For more
information and to apply online visit wwmw-delmar.org, or call
Tony & Linda Massino at 302-220-9833.
Parents of 8th, 9th and 10th graders ...
July 2018 offers a wonderful opportunity
for your teen to be involved in the Ulster
Project Delaware. Ulster Project Delaware (UPD) is a peace project
which has been going on in Delaware for 42 years. Every year 18
Northern Irish Catholic and Protestant teens come to stay with host
families in Delaware for the month of July.
The US host teens participate in the month filled with all the daily
activities with the Northern Irish teens. It will be an amazing month
packed with trips to Philadelphia, DC, New York, Hershey Park,
beaches, pool parties, dances, shopping, as well as service projects,
leadership and team building events, visits to various places of wor-
ship – all directed towards developing tolerance and understanding
among people with different cultural and religious differences.
These activities are all covered in the low family fee of $200!
It will be a month which will last a lifetime! The bond created
among these teens within just a month is hard to believe. It is an
opportunity of leadership and a perfect college essay topic.
Any questions, please contact [email protected] or Ruth
Langrehr (302-893-1878) Please visit the web-
site ulsterprojectdelaware.org for more information.
Designer Bag Bingo
Our Lady of Fatima
801 N. DuPont Highway New Castle, DE 19720 Our Lady of Fatima is having a Designer Bag Bingo on Sunday,
April 29, 2018 beginning at 2PM in the Msgr. Dwyer Hall. Cost is
$25.00 per player with many prizes for those bringing a table of
8. Please check out the website www.olfnewcastle.com; for the
information sheet and to sign up. For more information you may
also contact Raachel Pompetti at 302-824-4285.
The Shroud of Turin Exhibit will be at St. Nicholas Ukrainian
Catholic Church, 800 West Lea Blvd., Wilmington, Delaware
19802, from March 1 to March 13. All are invited to come and expe-
rience this moving and prayerful exhibit that includes the Authentic
Vatican Replica that was commissioned and blessed by the Pope and
was touched to the real Shroud of Turin. Exhibit hours are Monday
through Friday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sun-
day 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guides will be available during the exhibit to
answer questions and a DVD presentation on the history and science
of the Shroud will take place in the Church Hall during exhibit
hours. Groups are invited by appointment. Contact stnicho-
[email protected] or call 302-762-5511. For information visit
www.st-nicholas-church.org or https://www.facebook.com/
StNicholasUkrainianChurch.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Christ the Teacher School appreciates your support in clipping
Box Tops on sheets. Funds raised are used for classroom activi-
ties. We just received a check for $ 854.80 for “Box Tops for
Education.” This is wonderful money that is easily obtained via
your help. We are grateful to all who support us by clipping Box
Tops from products you purchase.
The next submission date is March 1. Please send us all Box
Tops that will expire this school year and throughout the sum-
mer. For easy drop-off, a Box Tops container can be found in
the church lobby of each of our sponsoring parishes.
1. Check the expiration dates – not valid if expired.
2. Cut carefully as to not cut off the dates.
3. BONUS BOX TOPS are also helpful
4. Do not paste on paper. Just place in a zip lock bag.
Jesus longs for your gaze….upon Him
“Behold this Heart which has loved man so much, but
Which is loved so little in return.”
(Words of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary.)
Here He waits, the King of Kings, the Lord and God of
all. Here He lovingly waits upon us to see if we can fit some time
into our schedules for Him. But when we do, He goes to work on
our hearts, and we are never the same. Each moment that you
spend in His Eucharistic Presence will increase his divine life within
you and deepen your personal relationship with him. Each hour you
spend with Jesus on earth will leave your soul everlastingly more
beautiful and glorious in heaven! "They who humble themselves
shall be exalted...." "All of us, gazing on the Lord’s glory with un-
veiled faces, are being transformed from glory to glory into his very
image." (Lk 18:14; 2Cor 3:18) Will you come this Lent to gaze
upon the Lord? Eucharistic Adoration is held each Friday from 8 to
Community News
Help Aquinas Academy in Bear FILL the Bus….
Baby Bottom Annual Drive
Help our High School Students
Fill the bus for BIRTHRIGHT Babies! We are Collecting Newborn to 18lb disposable diapers/Pampers &
baby wipes, New & Gently used 0 to 12 month sized clothes,
Maternity clothes size Medium to X-Large & Nursing bras. Drop
off @ Aquinas Academy Monday-Friday 9 to 2 pm or call 302-
834-1928 to leave a message for pick-up arrangements.
Spirituality of Knitting & Needle-crafting Retreat
April 20 - 22
Marianist Family Retreat Center
Cape May Point, NJ 08212
Come explore how the work of your hands is also the work of our
Creator's hands! Through shared prayer services, presentations,
daily Mass and plenty of time to craft in community, we will ex-
plore the Spirituality of Knitting. All who knit, crochet or needle-
craft with some experience are welcome! Cost: $135 per person
(includes program, lodging & meals) Sign up online at
www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829.
Disney’s Beauty & the Beast Jr. - Get your tickets now for the St.
Ann’s Production of Disney’s Beauty & the Beast Jr. – Friday
March 23rd at 7pm and Saturday March 24 at 1pm (matinee) and
7pm (final performance). The cost is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for
children 10 and under. You may purchase tickets through the Parish
Giving link on the St. Ann’s Church website – stannwilmington.com
or by sending in your request to the rectory at 2013 Gilpin Avenue –
Wilmington, De 19806. For more info, contact Jane at
[email protected] or call 654-5519. Hope to see
you there.
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READINGS FOR February 25th—March 4th
February 25– Second Sunday of Lent
Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/ Rom 8:31b-34/ Mk 9:2-10
February 26– Dn 9:4b-10/ Lk 6:36-38
February 27- Is 1:10-16-20/ Mt 23:1-12
February 28- Jer 18:18-20/ Mt 20:17-28
March 1- Jer 17:5-10/ Lk 16:19-31
March 2- Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/ Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
March 3- Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/ Lk 15:1-3, 11:32
March 4– Third Sunday of Lent
Ex 20:1-17/ 1 Cor 1:22-25/ Jn 2:13-25
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, March 4th, Deacon Fran Huhn
will discuss the Faith and Light faith sharing group for persons with
intellectual disabilities and their family and friends. For photos,
information regarding upcoming guests, podcasts and more, “Like”
Catholic Forum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/catholicforum.
Listen to past episodes of Catholic Forum online at cdow.org/
communications or search “Catholic Forum” on Apple Podcasts or
iHeartRadio podcasts.
Marriage Moments Principles for honoring your spouse: treat your spouse the
same way you want to be treated; be as considerate to your
spouse as you are to coworkers or strangers; and, honor requests that
your spouse asks you to do or not do.
Parenting Pointers
Parenting can be hard. It comes with a lot of sacrifices. Be-
lieve that God will provide even if the way is not clear right now.
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Diocesan News
February is Stock the Pantry Month
for Catholic Charities
Participate in Catholic Charities semi-annual “Stock the Pantry”
project throughout the month of February! One in five families often
must choose between making a rent or utility payment and buying
food. In a single month, Catholic Charities distributes approximately
15,000 pounds of food throughout the Diocese!
You can support our most vulnerable neighbors by making a dona-
tion of non-perishable food items. Drop off items like canned meats,
soups, fruits, and vegetables; boxes of pasta, cereal, baking mixes;
jars of peanut butter and jelly; coffee, tea, and powdered milk at any
Catholic Charities location. Catholic Charities will also accept gift
cards to local grocery stores or cash donations. You can find the
nearest Catholic Charities service center at www.cdow.org/charities,
or call 302-655-9624. Those in need of food assistance should call
the nearest Catholic Charities location.
Community News
Second Sunday of Lent
February 25, 2018
During the Transfiguration Jesus reveals a truth to Peter, James, and
John that they do not fully understand until his death and resurrec-
tion. This is often true in our own life. Are there moments in your
faith journey that you do not understand? Is it tough to see what the
Lord is trying to reveal to you, especially during times of pain and
suffering? Sometimes we need to take a place of humility and recog-
nize that we may be unable to see the fullness of God’s plan. We
need to trust in the Lord and have faith that in due time all will be
revealed.
Help kick off a year to remember!
Diocesan 150th anniversary to begin March 3rd You are cordially invited to join Bishop Malooly at the Diocese of
Wilmington’s Sesquicentennial Kick-off Mass on Saturday, March
3, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Sixth and West
Streets in Wilmington. Gather and pray with Catholics from across
Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore to celebrate the 150th anni-
versary of the founding of the Diocese of Wilmington by Blessed
Pope Pius IX on March 3, 1868.
Are you Being Called to God? Abraham trusted the Lord’s call – even though it made no sense to
him. Have you ever thought that God might be calling you to some-
thing that wasn’t originally part of your plans? Something that may-
be your family and friends didn’t understand? Something that
seemed almost impossible? Many priests and religious had that
experience as they tried to discern God’s plan for them. If that
sounds familiar – and if you think God might be calling you to a
religious vocation – please call or write Father Norm Carroll, Dioce-
san Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573-3113;
[email protected] ). Be sure to visit our website: www.cdow.org/
Vocations
Via Crucis St. Anthony of Padua Church invites you to participate in its 2018 presentation of the Via Crucis, a live re-enactment of the last days of Christ by area schoolchildren. The one-hour per-formance, blending traditional music, pantomime, and the words of the Gospel is staged at 7:30 pm at St. Anthony’s Church, 905 North DuPont Street in Wilmington. Perfor-mances for 2018 are Ash Wednesday, February 14, Friday, February 23, Friday, March 2, Friday, March 9, Friday, March 16, Friday, March 23 and ending on Good Friday, March 30. Over 100 students from area elementary, high schools, and colleges make up the cast of the Via Crucis, recalling Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, his betrayal and conviction, and culminating with his crucifixion and burial. This Lenten tradition is supported by an active group of adult directors, costumers, lighting and sound technicians, and choir members. There is no admission charge for the Via Crucis, although a free-will donation is welcomed. Groups over 10 can call St. Anthony’s Rectory, 421-3700, for reservations. No reserva-tions are accepted for Good Friday’s presentation.
