Parish Trustees John Costigan Maddie Josephs Finance Council Arthur DeBlois, III John Josephs Michael Kirwan Laura Loffredo Patricia Pita David Tente Parish Accountant Leroux, Garceau & Massa Pastoral Council Anthony DeMoura Patricia Flatley David Larsen Sue Leonard Sister Perpetua Lester Joseph Moniz Kathleen Moniz Deacon John Needham Lee Ann Nunes Jack Paiva Patricia Pita Ronald Procopio Erin Roche Daniel Seseske Jessica Walters St. Margaret School Ms. Lee Ann Nunes, Principal [email protected]Phone: 401-434-2338 www.stmargaretsch.org Schedule for Mass and Sacraments Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. (preceded by praying of the Rosary at 7:30 a.m.) Baptism: Call the parish office to register for sacramental preparation and monthly baptism. Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:15-4:45 or by appointment. Marriage: See a parish priest at least 8-12 months prior to the date of marriage. Anointing the Sick: Please notify the parish office. Holy Orders: Please see a parish priest or go to www.catholicpriest.com Parish Registration: Every family in the parish should be registered. New families (including newly married) should register by completing a parish registration form available at church or online. Our parish vitality depends on all Catholics registering as parish members. Reverend Msgr. John J. Darcy, Pastor Reverend Msgr. William J. McCaffrey, Pastor Emeritus Reverend Thomas L. Keenan, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Carl B. Fisette, Priest in Residence Mr. John F. Needham, Deacon Rev. Mr. Stephen Battey, Deacon Mrs. Patricia Pita, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Elizabeth Carter, Part-Time Secretary/Bulletin Editor Mr. Ronald Procopio, Minister of Music, 434-6304; 529-2250 Sister Perpetua Lester, R.S.M., Pastoral Assistant Ms. Jessica Walters, Religious Education, Gr. 1-6, [email protected]Mr. Daniel Seseske, Religious Education, Gr. 7-11, [email protected]Mrs. Erin Roche, Youth Activities, [email protected]Cell: 401-419-7828 St. Margaret Church 1098 Pawtucket Avenue Rumford, RI 02916 Phone: 401-438-3230 Fax: 401-438-4221 Email: [email protected]www.stmargaretchurch.org Office Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m.—3 p.m. (closed Wed.)
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. (preceded by praying of the Rosary at 7:30 a.m.)
Baptism: Call the parish office to register for sacramental preparation and monthly baptism.
Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:15-4:45 or by appointment.
Marriage: See a parish priest at least 8-12 months prior to the date of marriage.
Anointing the Sick: Please notify the parish office.
Holy Orders: Please see a parish priest or go to www.catholicpriest.com
Parish Registration: Every family in the parish should be registered. New families (including newly married) should register by completing a parish registration form available at church or online.
Our parish vitality depends on all Catholics registering as parish members.
Reverend Msgr. John J. Darcy, Pastor Reverend Msgr. William J. McCaffrey, Pastor Emeritus
Reverend Thomas L. Keenan, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Carl B. Fisette, Priest in Residence
Mr. John F. Needham, Deacon
Rev. Mr. Stephen Battey, Deacon
Mrs. Patricia Pita, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Elizabeth Carter, Part-Time Secretary/Bulletin Editor
Mr. Ronald Procopio, Minister of Music, 434-6304; 529-2250
May 11, at 7pm in the Community Room, there will be a
meeting for the parents of current 8th graders interested
in entering the Confirmation program beginning in the
summer.
7th-8th Grade CCD last class is Monday, May 15, from
6:30-8pm.
Current Confirmation Group: Next presentation opportunity is "How do I pray?" given by Deacon Stephen on Sunday, May 21, from 6:30 - 7:30pm in the Community Room.
The Bread of Life Food Pantry will
be open Tuesday, May 9, and Tuesday,
May 23, from 5 – 7 p.m. Please remember
to bring non-perishable food items to
Mass each week. Monetary donations can
be made to Newman Congregational Church with
Bread of Life Food Pantry written in the memo section
Second Collection this Weekend: Legacy Sunday Collection to support our Endowment Funds for St. Margaret School and St. Margaret Church.
Second Collection next weekend: Trinity Dome.
Sincere thanks to all who continue regular financial support for St. Margaret Parish.
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Wknd of April 29-30 2016 2017
# of budgets used 223 225
Checks, envelopes $6,373.00 $5,110.00
Loose 271.00 413.00
Children’s envelopes 10.00
# EFT participants 128 132
Faith Direct—EFT 2,241.37 2,536.12
TOTAL OFFERTORY $8,895.37 $8,059.12
Mission Co-op Collection $866.00
Catholic Charity Appeal
Faith and Good Works
Many thanks to all who have supported the annual
Catholic Charity Appeal.
Parish Goal: $85,000
To Date: $84,395
If you haven’t participated in this year’s Catholic
Charity Appeal, it’s not too late to come to the aid of
thousands who seek help from the Catholic Church in
RI. Just pick up a donation envelope at the entrance
of the church and drop it into the collection basket
next weekend!
May 7, 2017
The Pastor’s Page
This weekend is one of the most special days in the life of a parish … it’s First Communion! We all share the joy of these 41 boys and girls who, for the first time,
receive the Holy Eucharist. It should be a day for rejoicing … and indeed it is!
How well I remember going to Loring’s Studio to have that First Communion picture! The picture has a sepia color to it, the crucifix on the wall, and me kneeling in a white suit on a Church kneeler! We older folk have the picture, but you’ll never see it! These little ones are just adorable, innocent, and excited to finally be able to do what adults do…receive the Body and Blood of Jesus in Holy Communion.
Thanks are in order for Ms. Jessica Walters, our Confirmation candidate assistants, and parents who have prepared our children for this important day. We, family and parish, teach our little ones in the ways of faith. I also want to thank those parents who make a real effort to bring their children weekly to Church. You’d be surprised how much your children want to come to Mass more regularly. Don’t disappoint them … make it a priority.
The Church commemorates Saturday, May 13, the 100th Anniversary of the First Apparition of Our Lady in Fatima, Portugal. Pilgrims from around the world will be going to this village to attend the canonization of Blessed Jacinta and Blessed Francisco Marto by Pope Francis. The Catholic world celebrates this joyous occasion. Our First Communion class will crown Our Lady of Fatima at the 10 a.m. Mass this Sunday the day after First Communion. Our Lady, Mother of the Church, pray for us!
Enjoy this Easter Season and Mary’s Month ~ Monsignor Darcy
