st. margaret church
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Parish Trustees
John Costigan
Maddie Josephs
Finance Council
Arthur DeBlois, III
John Josephs
Michael Kirwan
Laura Loffredo
David Tente
Parish Accountant
Garceau & Company, CPA
Pastoral Council
Bethany Bessette
Anthony DeMoura
Patricia Flatley
David Larsen
Sue Leonard
Joseph Moniz
Kathleen Moniz
Charles Moreira
Deacon John Needham
Lee Ann Nunes
Jack Paiva
Ronald Procopio
Erin Roche
St. Margaret School Mrs. Lee Ann Nunes, Principal
Phone: 401-434-2338 www.stmargaretsch.org
Reverend Msgr. John J. Darcy, Pastor Reverend Msgr. William J. McCaffrey, Pastor Emeritus
Mr. John F. Needham, Deacon
Mrs. Elizabeth Carter, Secretary & Bulletin Editor
Anthony DeCrescenzo, Parish Financial Manager
Mr. Ronald Procopio, Minister of Music, 434-6304; 529-2250
Ms. Bethany Bessette, Faith Formation, Gr. 1-6, [email protected]
Mr. Charles Moreira, Faith Formation, 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: 9 a.m.—3 p.m. Monday & Tuesday
9 a.m.—1 p.m. Thursday & Friday
Closed on Wednesday
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.
November 24—25
SATURDAY 5:00 P.M. Memorial Mass for Elise & William Simpson, by family
SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. Memorial Mass for John A. O’Neill Jr., by family
10:00 A.M. Memorial Mass for John Koczan, by friends
12:00 P.M. 10th Anniversary Mass for Joseph Mello, by family
MONDAY 8:00 A.M. Mass for all parishioners at St. Margaret’s
TUESDAY 8:00 A.M Mass for all caregivers
WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. Mass for an increase in vocations
THURSDAY 8:00 A.M. Mass for peace throughout the world
FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. Memorial Mass for John & Bette Hunt
December 1—2
SATURDAY 5:00 P.M. Memorial Mass for Richard F. Gerling, by family
SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. 1st Anniversary Mass for Linda Marcotrigiano, by family
10:00 A.M. Memorial Mass for James McConnon, by wife
12:00 P.M. Memorial Mass for Alicia Rodrigues Alves, by family
St. Margaret Church Rumford, RI
Looking ahead: Monday, November 26 at 7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting is scheduled to meet in the Community Room
Saturday, December 1 at 5:00 PM Mass will be the Blessing of CYO coaches and players
Sunday, December 2, 9:00 AM to 12:00 , Breakfast with St. Nicholas and Bazaar
Saturday & Sunday December 8 & 9, the second collection is The Retirement Fund for Religious
St. Margaret Church needs your support. We are asking every parish family to make a gift/pledge to our Annual Collection.
The annual ST. MARGARET PARISH CHRISTMAS CONCERT and pageant will be held on Sunday, December 16, at
4:00 p.m. in the church. Proceeds from a collection will benefit the Bread of Life Food pantry. This annual concert has
become a holiday tradition for many, so plan to arrive early.
The La Salette Retreat Center in Attleboro is the location for a support group for separated and divorced persons. Our
next meeting will be Tuesday 11/27 from 7:00pm-8:30pm and the following meeting will be held on Tuesday 12/11 from
7:00pm-8:30pm as well. For those going through separation or divorce, the year end holidays can be a very difficult time. A
time of year that used to be joyful and happy is now a reminder of happiness lost. Our ministry helps those going through
separation and divorce navigate the pitfalls of the holiday season and lets them know that they are not alone.
December 1—2 Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Altar Servers Greeters
5:00 PM Mary Jacobs, Al & Florence Mello, Gail McGowan, Gabriel Anastacio, Miles & Olivia DeMacedo, Ryan Cronin,
Jack & Ellie Cordischi, Mary Capuano, Pat Henry
8:00 AM Patricia Almquist, Doreen Bloomer, Maddie Josephs, Meghan & Matt Cabral, Marley Coite, Addie Bessette,
Connor Cambell, Tom Foley
10:00 AM Mark Karas, Eileen Kelly, Judy Presnol, Annette Lloyd, Maxwell & Zach DiMuccio, Brady Fontaine,
Jack Rezendes, Kristen DiMuccio
12:00 PM Joe & Karen Klucznik, Richard Cardillo, Ryan & Emma Heatherton, Marguerite Cuzzone,
Victoria & Thomas Woodruff, Linda DeRouin
I would like to express my gratitude to everyone here at St. Margaret Parish for the beautiful Mass and celebration
of my 20th anniversary as a Deacon. The outpouring of love and kindness was overwhelming. A special thank you
to Msgr. Darcy, Ron Procopio and the music ministry, and everyone that helped with the reception. I will keep you
all in my prayers.
Deacon John Needham
Feast of Christ the King
St. Margaret Parish Ministries
Classes for Grades 1-8 continue on December 9 & 16
No class on: November 25 (Thanksgiving weekend &
Dec. 2 (breakfast with St. Nick)
Confirmation I Candidates: The sessions for Advent will
be on Sunday, November 25, 2018 immediately following
the 10 AM Mass and Tuesday, November 27th, from
6:30-7:30 PM. Candidates only need to attend one of the
sessions. Parents/Sponsors are welcome to attend to learn
more about our Program and to assist the candidate with
his/her formation.
ST. MARGARET SCHOOL NEWS
Mark your calendars now for the
Annual St. Margaret School
Christmas Concert to be held on
Thursday, December 13, at
7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of
East Providence High School.
Student Council will be collecting baby
clothes, diapers, wipes, powder, formula,
bottles, etc. to be donated to the mothers
and babies of Gabriel’s Call. They are
accepting donations from Nov. 26th
through Dec. 18th.
Please remember in your prayers:
Lillian Richardson
whose funeral was celebrated this week.
All youth are welcome to sing in
the Children’s Choir
at the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday
evenings. Join us for rehearsal at 4 p.m.
in the Community Room.
SAVE-THE-DATE
St. Margaret's Annual Breakfast with
St. Nicholas AND Christmas Bazaar.
The event will be held on Sunday, December 2nd from
9am-12 noon in McCaffrey Hall at St. Margaret School. A
wonderful community opportunity to meet and have photos
taken with Santa Claus while shopping for your Christmas gifts
from our wonderful local vendors. Santa, shopping and crafts
are free for all to enjoy. To delight in a hot, buffet breakfast
there are tickets for purchase. For any questions or interest in
having a table at the Bazaar, please contact Kristen Schott
at [email protected] or 529-8148.
The Bread of Life Food Pantry Located at
Newman Congregational Church
The Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesdays of each
month. The food pantry is a collaborative effort sponsored
by Saint Margaret’s and other Christian congregations in
Rumford. For more information, call 401-434-4742.
Upcoming Pantry Hours: December 11, from 5 to 7 PM.
The Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesdays of each
month.
In the event of bad weather, the pantry will not open as
scheduled if the East Providence schools are dismissed
early or are closed for the day. For more information, call 401-434-4742.
Thank you for your support!
St. Margaret Parish Christmas Concert and pageant will be held on Sunday, December 16,
at 4:00 p.m. in the church. Proceeds
from a collection will benefit the Bread of Life Food pantry. This
annual concert has become a holiday
tradition for many, so plan to arrive
early.
Parish Giving Tree
Beginning the weekend of November
25/26, gift tags will be available on the
Parish Giving Trees at all church
entrances. The gifts will be given to
children from area schools and Children’s Friend & Service.
All gifts should be brought to church, unwrapped, no later
than the weekend of Dec. 8/9 .
Thank you for your prayerful consideration!
November 25, 2018
Wknd of November 17-18 2017 2018
# of budgets used 233 234
Checks, envelopes $4,938.00 $4,388.00
Loose 601.00 520.00
# EFT participants 134 135
Faith Direct—EFT $2,396.00 $2,556.00
TOTAL OFFERTORY $7,939.00 $7,464.00
Human Development $1,220.00
Sincere thanks to all who continue regular financial support for St.
Margaret Parish.
Automate your Giving!
Would you like to simplify your life? Join the many parishioners
who have automated their giving using Faith Direct. Enroll online
today at www.faithdirect.net. Our church code is RI118. Don’t have
access to the internet? Pick up paper enrollment form at the church
entrance or stop by the parish office during office hours.
Hoping you can help!
It seems that due to age and disrepair of
some of our Christmas trees, the parish finds
itself in need of four new or slightly used
pre-lit Christmas trees ranging from 6 to 7
feet in height. If you are able to help out
please call the rectory (438-3230).
As always, thank you for your generous spirit!
December 1, at the 5:00 PM Mass, Msgr. Darcy
will be blessing this season’s coaches and
players.
December 5, at 6:30 Grades 6 thru 8 will be attending an
event at FunCity Trampoline Park,
located on Fall River Ave, in Seekonk.
Please call Erin Roche 419-7828
November 25, 2018
The Pastor’s Corner
The Solemnity of Christ the King is the last Sunday of the
liturgical year. Today brings to a glorious conclusion
another year of grace. The great national holiday of
Thanksgiving and the recent Memorial Mass for all those
buried from St. Margaret’s in the past year helps us to focus
our minds and hearts on the gifts that are ours: faith,
family/friends, and community.
A portion of the Good Friday trial dialogue between
Jesus and Pontius Pilate is read today in the Gospel. It really
has something to say to us today. The image of the
Procurator dressed in his white tunic and red Roman
military cloak is in contrast to Jesus wearing his homespun
seamless garment, who was beaten, savagely whipped,
bloodied, and crowned with thorns. The response of Pilate
to Jesus unfortunately is omitted in today’s Gospel. Pilate
asks, “Truth, what is truth?” The truth has only one face.
St. John to Evangelist, both his iconic and ironic presentation
makes one thing apparently clear to his initial listeners/
readers, that Jesus is the Truth!
Be sure to take home a bulletin for all the Advent
happenings at the parish and school. Spend a few months
each day focusing on the virtue of holy waiting. Take a break
from all the electronics… you will survive!
Thank you to all our parishioners who have responded
already to the Annual Appeal. I’ll have a running gift total
for you next week.
~ Have a truly blessed Advent,
Monsignor Darcy
Next weekend we enter a New Church Year
with the Advent Season. Our parish traditional
“Giving Trees” are at the doors of the Church as we
consider sharing our Christ-inspired giving for the
needy again this year. Please consider taking one or
two “ornaments” and return them unwrapped with
the tag on the gift by December 8/9.
Join us for Breakfast with St. Nicholas on Sunday,
Dec. 2 from 9 AM to 12 Noon. Tickets are $7 for a
full breakfast. For prospective families, who take a
tour of the school, the breakfast is our gift to you.