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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
February 8 8:30 am Anthony Gallo
February 10 8:30 am Eric Wisniewski
7:00pm John DePoulter
February 12 8:30 am Mary Maslar
February 13 5:30 pm George Benson
February 14 8:30 am Santiago Monge
10:30 am Dana Hall
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.
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
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 6 & 7, 2016
For most of us, Jesus does not come in dramatic and miracu-
lous ways and bid us to follow him, but in the ordinary events
of daily living. The gospel invites us to look at the simple
ways we live the Gospel to indicate the ways we have
changed our purpose in life to follow Jesus. For example, in
the generosity of so many volunteers, in the faithfulness of
husbands and wives, in the unselfishness of pastoral workers,
in the uncomplaining suffering of the sick, in the gracious
wisdom of the elderly we see faithful followers of Jesus liv-
ing his teachings. Our yes response is to imitate these good
behaviors and by doing so we are faithful followers. Living
the paschal mystery means we respond to God in these little,
everyday things. The astonishing thing about this Good
News is that we are all made worthy followers simply be-
cause God calls. We allow ourselves to be caught.
-Living Liturgy
Baptisms
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the fol-
lowing new parishioners to St. Margaret of Scotland
Parish.
Danielle Pelagatti: Mario and Michael
Bernie and Jennifer Doherty: Jessica, Maggie,
Ronnie, Megan, Jenny & Molly
Eva and Jacopo Zucchetti: Luca & Nicholas
Welcome
Congratulations to the following children and their
families who were baptized this past Sunday at St.
Margaret of Scotland Church.
Joshua David Lott, Jr.
God Bless you as you begin your faith journey.
Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule
February 10, 2016
8:30am- Mass with Ashes
12:15pm- Prayer Service with Ashes
7:00pm- Mass with Ashes
Stations of the Cross Every Friday at 7:00 pm during Lent
Reconciliation/ Confession Every Friday after 8:30am Mass and
every Saturday at 4:30pm
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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 dish
soap, shampoo and jelly. Thank you for your generosity in
helping to feed and care for the community. Thank you for
your generosity.
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 Mardi Gras Prayer Service: Lent begins this
week! ALL RE Families are invited to join us on Tuesday
evening from 5 – 6:30 pm in the gathering space in church for
Mardi Gras activities and closing with Mardi Gras prayer in
church. This event replaces RE class for Tuesday, February 9.
There will be NO RE Classes on Sunday, February 14,
due to the President’s Day holiday.
Living Stations of the Cross Information Meeting – This
year we would like to invite the youth of our parish (grades 7
– 12) to participate in bringing this Lenten devotion to
life. There will be an information meeting in church on Mon-
day evening, February 8, at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in
finding out how you can participate, please join us. If you are
interested in participating but are unable to attend this meet-
ing, please contact Madeline Romano in the Religious Ed
office.
Lenten Reflection Series – On Monday mornings dur ing
Lent, we will offer Bishop Robert Barron’s Conversion
series. These are 6 stories in our faith history of conversion
experiences – The Man Born Blind, Bartimaeus, The Calling
of Matthew, The Woman at the Well, The Rich Young Man,
Jonah, and the Journey of the Magi. These will be offered at
9:30 am on Monday mornings following the 8:30 am
Mass. Please contact Madeline Romano at the Religious Ed
office if you are interested in participating, so that we have
enough supplies on hand. ([email protected] ,
or 834-0225, ext. 103) If there is enough interest for an even-
ing session, we will find an evening and time to accommodate
that.
Social Justice SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEETING: The Com-
mittee meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm in the
parish center. The next meetings: March 3, April 7, May 5 all are
welcome to attend.
FAIR TRADE: We thank you for the continued support of the
Fair Trade Products through your purchases. The products are avail-
able on the third weekend of every month. The next weekend for
sales is February 20 & 21.
CLEAN KIDS PROJECT –Thank you for your continued do-
nation of soap for the children in Guatemala. Donations are still
needed and much appreciated they can be dropped off at the box as
you enter the gathering space.
Knights of Columbus
February “Family of the Month” Dennis and Marie Murphy
Congratulations! Dennis is the Knights of Columbus, Pro
Life Director and is very active in the organization. Thank
you for your dedication to the committee.
Looking for Someone to Clean? If your are looking for a house cleaner or window
cleaner, call your fellow parishioner, Sally at 302-228-
9112. Licensed. References available upon request.
TAX REQUEST If you would like a tax receipt for your 2015 Offerto-
ry Donations, please complete the form below. You
can mail it into the parish office or drop it into the
offertory basket.
NAME:________________________________
PHONE#:______________________________
ENVELOPE :#:_________________________
Capital Campaign 2015 Contribution Statements Tax Forms for contributions made in 2015 were mailed on
February 1. If you thought you should have received one and
didn’t, or there is a discrepancy with your records, please
contact the Parish Office and leave a message for Bill
McMahon. Replies will be made after February 15. THANK
YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
Easter Egg Hunt Planning There will be an Easter Egg Hunt planning meeting at
church on February 16th at 6:30PM. A few additional vol-
unteers are needed to help make this event successful. Please
contact Eric Sweeney at [email protected] if you
have any questions or would like to help, but cannot attend.
WOMEN AT THE WELL We will be meeting on Tuesday, Feb-
ruary 9th at 7:00 in the small meeting
room. Come and join us as we contin-
ue our discussion of Mary, a Flesh and Blood Biography of
the Virgin Mother. New members are always welcome. Call
or email Janet if you have any questions. (302-757-6694 or
[email protected] )
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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 The Gospel today shows us that trusting in Jesus and doing
what He tells us to do can make a powerful difference in our
lives! Allow Jesus to strengthen, renew, and rekindle your
marriage sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage En-
counter Weekend scheduled for March 11-13 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 @ 302-220-983.
Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage! Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you
frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constant-
ly fighting or do you simply shut down? Have you thought
about separation or divorce? Does talking only make it
worse? Retrouvaille may be the LIFELINE that you need! It
is not just a social gathering or series of seminars, but rather a
way to rediscover and rekindle the loving relationship in your
marriage. The next program begins on the weekend of
February 12 at the Family Life Center in Malvern,
PA. Additional weekends will be held in April and Au-
gust. For more information, or to register for one of our
weekends, visit our web site at: www.HelpOurMarriage.com
or call 1-800-470-2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confi-
dential.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians invites High School Seniors
whose families are registered at St. Margaret of Scotland Par-
ish to apply for our $1,000 College Scholarship. Details and
an application can be found by visiting our website New-
arkAOH.com. The application deadline is Thursday, March
17, 2016.
The Cathedral of St. Peter, 5th and West Streets, is
celebrating its 200th year. Bishop Malooly will celebrate
the anniversary Mass on the Third Sunday of Easter, April
10, 2016. All are invited, especially former members and
school alumni. For further information call 654-5920 or visit
the Cathedral website, http://www.cathedralofstpeter.com.
“Dante and the Glorious Liberty
of the Children of God”
The modern concept of liberty is "freedom from
interference", with conscience no longer calling
us to duty. Dr. Anthony Esolen from Providence
College contends that the writer Dante, in his Di-
vine Comedy, reminds us what a human person is and what
freedom is for. Prof. Esolen, an acclaimed translator of The
Divine Comedy, will present a lecture on this topic on Tues-
day, February 16, 2016 from 7:30 - 8:30 pm on the University
of Delaware campus, 206 Kirkbride Hall. The presentation is
free, open to the public, and sponsored by the Society of
Catholic Scholars of Delaware, the UD Department of Philos-
ophy, and the St. Thomas More Society of Delaware. For
information, contact Mary Ann McLane, [email protected] ,
302-740-3114.
Mount Aviat Academy Annual Open House Discover what Mount Aviat Academy has to offer your fami-
ly. Mount Aviat Academy, a 2014 National Blue Ribbon
School of Excellence, is a Preschool through 8th Grade pro-
gram run by the Oblate Sisters and serving students in MD,
DE, and PA. Tour the school, meet the teachers, and learn
more about MAA on Sunday, February 28th from 2:00 to
4:00 P.M. For more information or to schedule a private tour,
contact Mrs. Charlene Nichols, Advancement Director, at 410
-398-2206 ext. 214 or at [email protected] , or
visit our website at www.MountAviat.org
BOY SCOUT TROOP 283
ANNUAL LENTEN FISH FRY
Our Boy Scouts are holding their annual Lenten Fish Fry
again this year on Friday, March 4th at Christ the Teacher
School cafeteria.
Come join us for homemade beer battered haddock, shrimp
and fresh cut fries. All meals come with homemade coleslaw
and macaroni salad, dinner rolls, fresh salad and decadent
desserts along with a host of beverages. Beer and wine will
also be available for purchase for dine in guests courtesy of
the Knights of Columbus. Meals are available for dine in or
take out. Doors open at 5:00pm and dinners will be served
until 8:00pm. Tickets will be on sale before and after masses
the weekends of 2/13 - 2/14, 2/20 - 2/21 and 2/27 - 2/28 in the
gathering space. Tickets will also be available at the door but
are limited. Everyone is encouraged to purchase tickets in
advance to guarantee availability. Questions and ticket sales
can also be sent via email to [email protected]
St. E Alumni Association
Art Exhibition and Auction The St. Elizabeth High School Alumni Association is hosting
an Art Exhibition and Auction on Saturday, February 20,
2016. The event will be held in the newly refurbished Grant
Hall beneath St. Elizabeth Church with a preview beginning
at 5:00 p.m. and the art auction starting at 6:00 p.m. Art for
the auction is being provided by Marlin Art, featur-
ing works in all media and price ranges. Tickets are $25 per
person or $40 per couple and can be obtained by contacting
Kathleen Houghton, director of alumni relations, by emailing
([email protected] ) or calling (302-225-8675). Compli-
mentary wine and cheeses will be served, and door prizes will
be distributed throughout the evening.
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READINGS FOR
February 7th —- February 14th
February 7- Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 6:1-2a, 3-8/ 1 Cor 15:1-11/ Lk 5:1-11
February 8– 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/ Mk 6:53-56
February 9– 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/ Mk 7:1-13
February 10-JI 2:12-18/ Cor 5:20-6:2/ Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
February 11– Dt 30:15-20/ Lk 9:22-25
February 12– Is 58:1-9a/ Mt 9:14-15
February 13– Is 58:9b-14/ Lk 5:27-32
February 14- Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dt 26:4-10/ Rom 10:8-13/ Lk 4:1-13
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,
February 14th tune in to hear an interview with outgoing Director of
Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Wilmington, Brother Chris
Posch, and meet the incoming Director, Father Emerson Rodri-
guez. 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? In today’s first reading, Isaiah tells us that when the Lord called him
to serve as a prophet, he protested because he was unworthy. Some-
times young men and women look at the priesthood or religious life
and say to themselves “I could never do that; I’m not holy that
way.” Guess what? All the baptized are called to be holy, but if we
had to be perfect to be a priest, deacon or a nun we wouldn’t have
any priests, deacons or nuns! When God calls someone, He gives
that person the grace he or she needs to live out their vocation. If
you think God might be calling you to the priesthood or to religious
life, call or write Father Norman Carroll, Diocesan Director of
Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573-3113, voca-
[email protected] ). Be sure to visit our website: www.cdow.org/
vocations!
Marriage Moments Mardi Gras allows us a last fling before the Lenten peniten-
tial season. Do something frivolous together. Eat something
decadent, give each other a massage, wear wild make-up, enjoy
being foolish. If you're the uptight type, let go. You'll have six
weeks to exercise your over-responsible side.
Parenting Pointers Ash Wednesday is February 10. Prepare for Lent by
talking with your family about how this can be a time
of generosity and mercy (forgiveness). For the weeks ahead,
I'll give you ideas about how your family can live more simp-
ly. Use this week to think of your own.
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 web-
site – www.cdow.org/mercy. The Extraordinary Jubilee of
Mercy will conclude on the Solemnity of Christ the King on
November 20, 2016.
Learn about the life of the first person born in our
Diocese to have an official cause for canonization. The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington has produced and released a
short video on the life of Maryland Eastern Shore native, the Rev.
Paul Wattson, SA, (1863-1940) - also known as Father Paul of Gray-
moor - who may be the first person born in what is now our Diocese,
to be a canonized saint.
Father Paul was born in Millington, Maryland. He founded the Fran-
ciscan Friars of the Atonement, initiated the Week of Prayer for
Christian Unity that we celebrate each January, started programs for
the homeless and those who suffer from addiction, co-founded the
Catholic Near East Welfare Association, published magazines, pro-
duced radio programs, and much more.
A link to the video, “Father Paul of Graymoor, Apostle of Unity and
Charity: A Great Call to be Radical,” is on the Diocese of Wilming-
ton’s homepage – www.cdow.org, and is available on the Diocesan
YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/dioceseofwilm.
You can worry about the priest shortage in our
Church today – or you can do something about it –
join the Diocesan Vocations Guild. The Guild is open to
Catholics from within or with ties to the Diocese of Wilming-
ton who pray for, encourage and support the bishop, priests,
religious, deacons and seminarians of the diocese. The objec-
tives of the Guild are achieved through prayer, service and
the affirmation of the importance of the priesthood, diaconate
and the religious life to the mission of the diocese. For more
information, visit cdow.org/dvg.
Archivist/ Records Management Coordinator The Diocese of Wilmington seeks a part-time Archivist to work a
negotiable schedule of 8 - 16 hours per week. The Archivist will
be responsible for the operation of the Archives of the Diocese of
Wilmington and providing consultation on records management.
Duties include recommending and implementing procedures to ap-
praise significance of records; cost-effective management and secu-
rity of records; identifying administrative, legal or historical need for
records as well as creating and maintaining an appropriate retention
schedule. Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience or education
in the fields of records management, archival operations, etc. Abil-
ity to work with confidential and sensitive information. An under-
standing of the history, organization and policies of the Catholic
Church is required. Submit resume and cover letter to:
[email protected] EOE
The Office for Marriage and Family Life Post Cana is an organization for widows and widowers to help alle-
viate their loneliness and isolation. Post Cana holds monthly dances
at Talleyville Memorial Hall in North Wilmington. Monthly lunch-
es are held at Michael’s Restaurant in Christiana. Please consider
joining this friendly and inviting group of people. Please call Nancy
at 302-479-5109 with questions.
