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Parish Office Staff

Clergy

Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John P. Hopkins

Deacons

Tommy Watts

Austin Lobo

Religious Education

Madeline Romano

madeline@margaretofscotland.org

Pastoral Associate

Sr. Catherine Charles, SND

srcatherine@margaretofscotland.org

Parish Support Staff Tina Maichle

tina@margaretofscotland.org

Lois Nowell

lois@margaretofscotland.org

General Information

parishoffice@margaretofscotland.org

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

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: 302-834-0228

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

Pastoral Counseling

Sandy Cooper: 302-738-4539

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 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: 302-290-0352

Doughnuts / Refreshments after Mass

Cindy Sparco: 302-836-0385

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

Sr. Catherine Charles: 302-834-0225

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

September 18 8:30 am Walt Dignan

September 20 8:30 am Andy Hutson

September 22 8:30 am John Gibson

September 23 5:30 pm Dolores Maslar

September 24 8:30 am Henrique Almeida

10:30 am Fah Pow Liew

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 September 18, 2017 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 wed-

ding 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 par-

ish office.

Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick brings the com-

passionate 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 karadhall@aol.com

Devotions

The second reading for this Sunday speaks in its own way of why we

forgive each other: “None of us lives for oneself” because we “live

for the Lord.” Our relationship to each other is described in terms of

our relationship to God. Forgiveness is absolutely central to the

message of the whole gospel because it is necessary in order for our

relationships with God and each other continually to grow stronger

and more graceful.

Christ’s dying and rising models for us our own dying and rising:

“no one dies for oneself.” We always die (to ourselves) for the sake

of the other. Forgiving entails dying to damaged relationships so

that we might all belong to the Lord and rise to every new Life with

him. Forgiving means God has hold of us and enables us to act in a

Godlike manner. Forgiving means that the cost of reconciling petty

hurts or even major ruptures pale in comparison to the immeasurable

forgiveness of God.

~Living Liturgy

Living the Paschal Mystery

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 16 & 17, 2017

2017 Share in the Spirit

Tuition Assistance Collection

Next week, parishioners throughout the diocese will be asked to help

make the dream of a Catholic education a reality for struggling Cath-

olic families. Monies raised through this collection coupled with the

diocese’s tuition assistance endowment provides financial assistance

to hundreds of deserving families who seek a Catholic education for

their children but who cannot afford the full cost of tuition.

Through this collection, our Bishop is reaching out to believing and

worshipping Catholics like you to assist him in ensuring that the

Catholic commitment to total education of our children does not fade

away because people cannot afford it. Since the Church has the

mission to educate and since this mission directly affects the quality

of life we experience as Catholics, all of us have a stake in Catholic

education.

It is in light of this reality that I ask you to consider supporting next

week’s Share in the Spirit collection. God bless you for your good-

ness.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new

parishioners to St. Margaret of Scotland Parish.

Michelle Hill: Nathan & Avan

Welcome

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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, velveeta,

and jello. Thank you for your generosity in helping to feed and

care for the community.

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 wfk213@yahoo.com.

From the Religious Ed Office:

From the Religious Ed Office:

This weekend we celebrate Catechetical Sunday. It marks the

official opening of the RE year, when all RE families, catechists, and

aides gather to commit to this important ministry in the life of any

parish. St Margaret’s is very lucky and blessed with deeply commit-

ted adults, as well as college and high school students who volunteer

their time to prepare and share lessons with the young members of

our parish. Since WE ALL are called to be catechists, by virtue of

our baptism, please take time this weekend to remember those peo-

ple in your life who have been instrumental in passing on our Catho-

lic faith to you. If you can, let them know what that has meant to

you!

Please see the flyer in this week’s bulletin, which lists those who are

in active catechetical ministry in our parish. Please keep them, as

well as our RE families in your prayers this year.

RE opening liturgies are scheduled for this weekend at the 10:30

and on Tuesday, Sept 19. Tuesday RE families should report direct-

ly to church for 5:00 pm Mass, and parents need to stay with their

students.

All Consent Form A papers are due no later than September 26.

First Reconciliation/First Eucharist Class of 2018 – Parent Orien-

tation meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 25 at 6:30 pm in

church. ONLY PARENTS need to attend this important meeting. Full

schedules and info regarding First Eucharist dates will be shared at

this meeting.

Jr High Youth Ministry – It’s your turn to get start-ed! All SMOS 7th and 8th grade parishioners are invited to join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of the month, in the Social Room, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Friday, September 22 is our information-kick off meeting. Come see what we’re about, what we have planned for this year, and consider joining us. Please contact Mrs. Romano to RSVP , or for more information – madeline@margaretofscotland.org, or call 834-0225, ext 103.

Knights of Columbus

“September” Family of the Month

Joseph Bacon

The Knights of Columbus would like to congratulate Joseph as our

Knight of The Month. Joseph is one of our fine Ushers for 10:30

Masses. The late Dave Jones, a long time Knight, was Joseph’s

mentor. Joseph recently joined our Knights and is looking forward to

volunteering his time for our church. The Parish and the Knight's

greatly appreciate your dedication and commitment.

Social Justice Reflection

Sunday Sep 17, 2017 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We must not believe the Evil One when he tells us that there is noth-

ing we can do in the face of violence, injustice and sin.

~Pope Francis on twitter@Pontifex 24 Mar 2013

THE SCOUTING CORNER Cub Scouting is for boys in the 1st - 5th grades or 7 - 10 years

old. Anyone interested in learning more about Pack 283 should contact Kevin Cameron at Scoutpack283.smos@gmail.com.

Boy Scouting is for boys who are at least 11 years old and have complet-

ed the 5th grade. Anyone interested in Troop 283 should contact Rob Szczerba at rob129home@gmail.com or 302-836-5806.

“ Scouting News” The Cub Scouts are gearing up for a great year. This fall the boys will be

camping, helping their community, participating in fun activities, and making new friends! We look forward to our adventures with our Scout Families!

For more information please email Kevin at Scout-

pack283.smos@gmail.com. We welcome our newest Scout, Colin L .

Would you like to be part of the Prayer Shawl

Ministry here at St. Margaret of Scotland?

If so, please join us at our next meeting on September 20th at 1:00

pm at the par ish office. The ministry is in need of yarn dona-

tions. Please contact Barbara Coates for more information at 302-

838-7738.

Prayer Shawls are available at every M,W,F 8:30am Mass and at

the Saturday, 5:30pm Mass. If you are interested in getting one,

but times are not convenient, please contact

Barbara Coates at 302-838-7738.

Interested in becoming an Altar Server at

St. Margaret of Scotland?

The St. Margaret of Scotland altar server ministry is seeking new

members to join us this Fall. Servers must be in the 6th grade or

older. The number of boys and girls serving is lower than in years

past, so we encourage all those interested to participate in this im-

portant ministry. There will be an orientation/training program at

the church on Sunday, September 24th at 6:30pm for anyone inter-

ested in joining. A parent should stay briefly to provide contact info

and mass time preferences. If your child is interested in serving, but

you are unable to attend training on this date, please contact Dave

Carey (information below).

The training session is required prior to being placed on the sched-

ule. For more information, please contact Dave or Lisa Carey

(phone: 302-738-9530, e-mail davecarey7326@gmail.com) or Su-

zanne Kirk at family.kirk@gmail.com . Thank you.

Blessing of Animals Wednesday, October 4, is the Patronal feast day of

St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of animals.

To honor St. Francis, our parish Council of the

Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a blessing of

pets and animals. The blessing will take place on

Saturday, September 30, at 10:00am in front of our

church. Please bring your pet leashed or in a crate. The Knights of

Columbus will also have St. Francis medals (for your pet) available

for purchase.

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Christ the Teacher School Our Regional Catholic School

For additional information visit

www.christtheteacher.org 302-838-8850

Community News

St. Elizabeth High School Open House

October 22, 2017 St. Elizabeth High School Open House will be held on October 22nd

from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

High School Placement Tests will be administered on Dec 2nd at

8:30 am and then again on December 3rd at noon.

St. Elizabeth Lower School Open House will be held:

Jan 28th from 10 am to 1 pm

Jan. 29th from 8 to 11 am

Jan 31st from 8 to 11 am

Saint Mark’s High School Important Admissions Dates

~8th Grade HSPT Prep Course on Saturday, Oct. 14th & Nov. 11th

~Fall Open House on Sunday, October 29th from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

~Spartan for a Day for 8th Grade students, beginning Octo-

ber 3rd and offered, Tuesday – Friday.

8th Grade HSPT at Saint Mark’s, offered December 2nd at 8:00

a.m. or December 3rd at 12:00 p.m. For a full list of admissions

dates or to register for an event, visit the Saint Mark’s Admissions

web-page at www.stmarkshs.net/Admissions.

Ursuline Academy Open House

October 15, 2017 The Upper School of Ursuline Academy will be hosting an Open

House on Sunday, October 15, 2017.

Please register for the open house at ursuline.org/admissions.

Christ the Teacher School News A Message from the Principal Many people love dogs but some children are afraid of them. Some

have an allergy to certain types of dogs. Thus, Christ The Teacher

School has a policy stating dogs are not allowed on the school prop-

erty. We regularly have people from our school and fans from visit-

ing schools bringing their dogs to the games/meets/matches held on

our school property. We ask everyone to respect the schools policy

and please do not bring your dogs with you to the sporting events at

our school. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, your coop-

eration is greatly appreciated.

Mount Aviat’s Annual Roast Beef Dinner Join us at Mount Aviat Academy on Sunday, September 24th from 3 to 6

p.m. for our annual roast beef dinner served with mushroom gravy, mashed

potatoes, and of course a delicious array of desserts. Tickets are available in advance or at the door: Adults - $14, Seniors - $11, and Children (4-10) - $9.

Takeout available, too! For tickets, contact Mrs. Mackie at 410-398-2206 ext.

213 or Development@MountAviat.org. Mount Aviat is located at 399 Childs Road, Childs, MD (north of Elkton on Rt. 213).

30th Annual Celebration of the Red Mass The annual Red Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 2, at

6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church. This is the 30th

Annual Celebration of the Red Mass, and the homilist will be Fr.

Robert Kennedy, who was homilist for the first diocesan Red Mass.

Dating back to the Middle Ages, the Red Mass is celebrated annual-

ly for judges, lawyers, law professors and students, and government

officials. The Mass invokes the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those

who seek justice and serve in its administration. Dinner follows in

the church hall.

Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends Cam-

paign

25% Off Coupon Tuesday, 10/17/17, 9 am to 10 p.m.

Don’t forget to buy your 25% off coupon for Boscov’s Friends Help-

ing Friends campaign. Your $5 donation for this coupon stays

right here in St. Margaret’s. Shoppers from the past few years have

recounted what a good shopping event it was (and we even have

treats if you stop by our table). You can even go ahead of time and

“case the place” to find the selection you want. See us before/after

Masses in the Gathering Space as of Labor Day weekend or go to the

Church office during the regular work day. Contact Patti Abernethy

if you have any questions (pabernethy@verizon.net) or Barbara

Strasser (bstrassde@gmail.com) if you are able to help us sell the

Families Hurt, Families Heal Addiction is a family disease. This talk will aim to clarify what addiction is,

how it progresses, and how it affects families. Just as there are common,

predictable symptoms of addiction, there are common, predictable, detri-mental family patterns associated with addiction. A recovery lifestyle can be

built within and around an individual. Similarly, families can recover from

the damage of addiction to grow stronger than ever. Recovery is possible and so very worthwhile. This will be an interactive hour, so please bring your

questions. This free event is presented by Ashley Addiction Treatment and

Limen House on Wednesday, September 27, at 6:30pm at Salesianum High School. About the presenter: Rebeccca Tillemans received her Master’s

degree in Mental Health Counseling from State University of New York,

Platsburgh. She worked as a counselor for the family program at Ashley and owns a private psychotherapy practice in Columbia, Maryland, where she

specializes in treating anxiety, addiction and psychological trauma. Visit

AshleyTreatment.org or 800-799-HOPE.

PARISH DRIVE

FOR THE POOR &NEEDY SCHEDULED

The FALL 2017 PARISH DRIVE FOR THE POOR & NEEDY,

sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, will be held Sat. &

Sun., OCT. 7 & 8, 2017. 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 infor-

mation, please call 834-0225.

Parish News Continued..

Saint Theresa "Shower of Roses Celebration" Please join us as we travel by bus to the St Theresa "Shower of Roses Celebration" at the Shrine Chapel of Saint Theresa of Lisieux at the

Carmelite Monastery in Coopersburg, PA on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Cost

is $30. There will be Mass then we will attend the Shower of Roses Celebra-tion with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Veneration of the

Relic of St Therese and Every Pilgrim receives a Blessed Rose. Also, a visit

to the tomb of the foundress of the order, the incorruptible Mother Theresa of the Child Jesus. Food available for purchase at the shrine and a stop for

dinner. Bus departs 9am- Parking Lot behind center plate at Blue Rocks Stadium and returns 8pm. To reserve call Bernadette at (302)998-1582 or

897-3022 email marybethpayne@hotmail.com. For information about

the shrine go to www.carmelite-nuns.com/Shrine_of_Saint_Therese.htm

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READINGS FOR September 17th — September 24th

September 17- Twenty- Forth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 27:30-28:7/ Rom 14:7-9/ Mt 18:21-35

September 18– 1 Tm 2:1-8/ Lk 7:1-10

September 19- 1 Tm 3:1-3/ Lk 7:11-17

September 20- 1 Tm 3:14-16/ Lk 7:31-35

September 21- Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/ Mt 9:9-13

September 22- 1 Tm 6:2c-12/ Lk 8:1-3

September 23- 1 Tm 6:13-16/ Lk 8:4-15

September 24- Twenty– Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 55:6-9/ Phil 1:20c-24, 27a/ Mt 20:1-16a

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, October 1st, De. Lou De Ange-

lo, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Wilmington, will be

interviewed. 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 "While a lone man may be overcome, two together can resist. A

three-ply cord is not easily broken." (Eccles. 4:12) Bond yourself

together as husband and wife. With bringing God into your relation-

ship, you create a three ply cord, giving you the strength that is not

easily broken.

Parenting Pointers Children often complain that a parent, a sibling, or playmate is

not being fair - and it may be true. Life is not always fair. Talk with

your child about a time when they had an advantage or disadvantage.

Share how you cope when something unfair happens.

Diocesan News

Bulletin Advertiser of the Week Please remember to patronize the advertisers on the back of our

bulletin. This week’s featured advertiser is:

STATE LINE LIQUORS Elkton, MD

MD: 410-398-3838 Others: 1-800-446-WINE

Are you Being Called to God? In today’s second reading, St. Paul reminds the Romans (and us) that

“None of us lives for oneself, and no one dies for oneself. For if we

live, we live for the Lord.” While that is true for all of the baptized,

some are called to live lives consecrated for the service of the

Church as priests, deacons or religious. If you think God might be

inviting you to some form of consecrated life, please call or write

Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious

Vocations (302-573-3113 or vocations@cdow.org). Be sure to visit

our website: www.cdow.org/vocations!

Community News Continued..

For more information about this affordable, once-in-a-lifetime

pilgrimage, including a day-to-day itinerary, exclusive features,

and pricing, go to www.cdow.org/anniversary-pilgrimage.

SECRETARY I/RECEPTIONIST The Diocese of Wilmington Catholic Charities’ is seeking

a Secretary I/Receptionist to work in the Dover office of Catholic

Charities. Catholic Charities directs and coordinates the charitable

and social service programs of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

throughout Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

PART-TIME DIRECT SERVICE SPECIALIST The Diocese of Wilmington/Catholic Charities is seeking a Part-time

Direct Service Specialist for Bayard House, a community based

maternity home for teenage girls and women within the city of Wil-

mington.

This is a part-time - 19 hours per week position – Sundays 8 a.m. to

8 p.m., Mondays 3 – 8:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Free parking

For more information or to apply, see our posting on

Join the Bishop at the “Blue Mass”

October 6, 2017 at 11:00am Bishop Malooly invited you to the 2017 Diocese of Wilmington

“Blue Mass” on Friday, October 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Elizabeth

Church, 809 South Broom Street, Wilmington, Delaware. The “Blue

Mass” honors the local, county, state, and federal law enforcement,

fire, emergency medical, and military personnel who live and work

in Delaware and on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Those currently serv-

ing, the retired, and their families are invited to attend.

September 17, 2018 Mercy and forgiveness is a central theme to Christ’s message and

one He expands on in this week’s gospel. Christ not only reminds us of the Lord’s merciful nature in forgiving our sins, but also calls us to

forgive others as well. We are reminded today of the importance of spreading

this forgiveness to others. It can be hard to forgive our neighbors, especially if we find that we are forgiving them consistently for the same offense. Re-

member; however, that Christ holds us to a higher standard, a standard that

we should be thankful He keeps. How often do you find yourself struggling with the same sin? When confessing, do you find that you continue to seek

absolution from God for the same offenses? Most of us do, we tend to be

tempted by the same sin time and time again. How thankful we are that our Lord graces us with forgiveness, over and over again. As models of Christ we

should strive to spread this forgiveness on to others as well. This week as you reflect on this message pray for a loving heart, one full of forgiveness. Spread

this forgiveness on to others, regardless of how many times they may need to

seek it out from you.