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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

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: 302-834-0228

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

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

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: Sat. 4:30 pm

Rosary: Thurs. 7:00 pm

Mass Intentions

March 13 8:30 am John Redmond

March 15 8:30 am Elsie McMahon

March 17 8:30 am Joseph McGivney

March 18 5:30 pm Joseph Stanley

March 19 8:30 am Walt Dignan

10:30 am Virginia Girello

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 April 4th 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 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 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

Second Sunday of Lent

March 11 & 12, 2017

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

parishioners to St. Margaret of Scotland Parish.

Kelly and Katherine Diaz

Welcome

Reflecting on the Gospel

Last week temptation, this week, transfiguration. Such con-

trast these first two Sundays of Lent offer us! This gospel is

filled with pairs of words and phrases pointing to the life-

giving tension of Jesus’ life and our salvation. The radiance

of the transfiguration of Jesus overwhelms the disciples and

even makes the greatness of Moses and Elijah – symbols for

the law and prophets – pale in comparison. It is far easier to

embrace glory than take upon ourselves the yoke of disciple-

ship, the demands of faithfully following Jesus, the responsi-

bility of listening and proclaiming the Good News Jesus came

to reveal. The call of God to us is the same as that to Peter,

James, and John: we must be willing to leave everything to go

where God wills, to accept the self-emptying as a necessary

part of being given a share in Jesus’ glory, to open ourselves

to Jesus’ touch of word and care that transforms us into faith-

ful disciples. We must be willing to listen to Jesus, learn of

his ways, and embrace his paschal journey. Our journey as

disciples leads us to eternal glory – foreshadowed by Jesus’

transfiguration. This is worth any cost.

“Lord, it is good that we are here.” In both temptation and

transfiguration we are with Jesus. The promise of the gospel

– and of Jesus’ life – is that resisting temptation to be other

than who we are leads us to a glory that is far greater than the

false promise temptation sets before us. Resisting temptation

is our journey to transfiguration, our participation in Jesus’

own glory. It is our journey into the fullness of Life that con-

forms us more perfectly to Christ. And, Lord, how good it is

that we are here!

-Living Liturgy

Lenten Penance Service St. Margaret of Scotland

April 2, 2017: 7:00 pm

Reconciliation/ Confession

Every Friday after 8:30am Mass and

every Saturday at 4:30pm

Stations of the Cross

Every Friday at

7:00 pm during Lent

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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 canned hams,

rice, instant potatoes. Thank you for your generosity in helping

to feed and care for the community.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The St. David Council #12842, invites men 18 and older to join us in sup-

porting 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: RE Families: Registrations for all current RE families

will be sent home the week of March 12 & 14. They are due back by

March 26 & 28. Registrations will open to the rest of the parish on

May 1.

RE Lenten Service Project is in full swing. Flyers were sent

home with each student, requesting a different Easter Basket item

per grade level. These items are due no later than March 21.

First Eucharist Class of 2017: First Eucharist Retreat is scheduled

for Saturday, March 25 9:30 – 12: 30.

Youth Ministry News! - This invitation is for all 7th & 8th grade

members of St. Margaret of Scotland parish - Beginning March 10,

and every 2nd and 4th Friday evening of the month, we will begin to

gather SMOS Jr. High youth, grades 7 & 8, here at St. Margaret’s.

We will meet in the Social Room from 6:30 – 8:00 pm for Fellow-

ship, Faith, and Fun. Please consider joining us for this first infor-

mational meeting. Want to find out more? RSVP to Madeline Ro-

mano, madeline@margaretofscotland.org. SAVE THESE DATES

THE ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT will be held on the

grounds and in the parish center at SMOS on Saturday, April

1, beginning at 10 am. Come join us for fun, prizes, games

and crafts! $1 per child tickets will be on sale in the gathering space

beginning this weekend.

Vacation Bible School is scheduled this year for the week of July

31 to August 4. Details for registering will be made available right

after Easter.

Knights of Columbus

“March” Family of the Month

John and Maryann Mayberry The Knights Of Columbus would like to congratulate John as our

Knight Of The Month. The Mayberry’s have been active members of

St. Margaret of Scotland for over 15 years. John is a Confirmation

leader for this year’s Confirmation class. Maryann is also very ac-

tive in helping with the Confirmation Program. The Parish and the

Knight's greatly appreciate your dedication and service!

Social Justice Reflection Sunday March 12, 2017 - 2nd Sunday of Lent “Love of neighbor is an absolute demand for justice, because charity

must manifest itself in actions and structures which respect human

dignity, protect human rights, and facilitate human development. To

promote justice is to transform structures which block love.”

-1971 Synod of Bishops, Justice in the World

Adult Education Lenten Series Friday mornings following 8:30 Mass, in the social

room. Bishop Robert Barron’s Conversion, from the

Catholicism Series; The Man Born Blind, The Rich Young Man, The

Calling of Matthew, Jonah, The Woman at the Well, and Journey of

the Magi. Each session is comprised of a video and open discussion

and reflection. Contact Madeline Romano at made-

line@margaretofscotland.org.

Can’t join us but are looking for ways to keep Lent as you go

through your day? Try these:

Dynamic Catholic’s Best Lent Ever is an online program that

you can use on a daily basis. View short video clips, reflections,

daily activities for prayer and reflection, as well as a blog.

www.bestlentever.com/lent.

Bishop Robert Barron’s Daily Lenten Gospel Reflections – reflec-

tion on the readings of the day. www.lentreflections.com

Sacred Space – Daily Prayer Online –commentaries on the daily

readings, with the spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola, and is offered

by the Irish province of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits and Loyola

Press. www.sacredspace.ie.

Lectio Divina for the Sunday readings during Lent are available

through the USCCB website. You can subscribe by going to

USCCB.org, searching Lent Lectio Divina, and you can subscribe

from there.

“For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God”

Hebrews 3:4

Status of Phase III of Capital Campaign

As of February 26, 2017

Goal: $325,000 / 250 parishioners pledge 67% of those mailed

Cash and Pledges Received: $243,630.31 75% of goal

Pledge Cards Mailed: 370

Pledge Cards Returned: 157

42% response / 63% of goal of 250 pledges

There were no new pledges received this past week. It is not too late

if you want to make a pledge to increase the funds to build the Par-

ish Hall!

Thanks for Your Support

Coffee/Donut Clean-Up Donuts and coffee are provided each Sunday for our parish-

ioners to enjoy and for an opportunity to engage in conver-

sation. We are looking for volunteers to help clean-up after the

10:30 mass. Please contact Cindy Sparko at 302-836-0385.

Knight of Columbus Roadway Clean-up: March 25th

The Knights of Columbus are looking for volunteers to help clean-

up around the church and along Frazer Road on March 25th. We will

be meeting in the church parking lot at 9:00am. If any student, fami-

ly or friend is in need of community service hours, this is a great

opportunity to obtain those hours. Generous hours will be given. For

additional information contact Rich Boyer 521-3390 or rboyermov-

ing@yahoo.com

Rosary Rally being held to pray for

Marriages at St. Margaret of Scotland Please join us at noon on March 18, in honor of the feast of St. Jo-

seph, to pray the rosary for all marriages. We will, once again, be

joining other Catholics across the United States who will be praying the rosary at the same time. Presently, there are over 1,000 rosary rallies

throughout the country that will be praying at the same time. We will be

gathering at the statue of the Holy Family on church grounds. Please call Ron and Laura Julien if you have any questions at 302-832-9726.

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Christ the Teacher School

Our Regional Catholic School

For additional information visit

www.christtheteacher.org

Parish News Continued..

BOY SCOUT TROOP 283

ANNUAL LENTEN FISH FRY

March 24th: 5:00 pm– 8:00 pm Our Boy Scouts are holding their annual Lenten Fish Fry again this

year on Friday, March 24th at Christ the Teacher School cafete-

ria. Come join us for homemade beer battered haddock, shrimp and

fresh cut fries. All meals come with homemade coleslaw and maca-

roni salad, dinner rolls, fresh salad and decadent desserts along with

a host of beverages. Delicious New England Clam Chowder will

also be offered this year as well as a raffle for various, bountiful

themed gift baskets. Beer and wine will also be available for pur-

chase for dine in guests courtesy of the Knights of Colum-

bus. 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 3/4 -

3/5, 3/11 - 3/12 and 3/18 - 3/19 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 done via our website at 283fish-

fry@gmail.com

Blue Ribbon Casino Night & Auction April 1: 6:30pm—10:30 pm

Christ the Teacher Catholic School 2451 Frazer Road, Newark, DE 19702, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Tuition Raffle tickets available (winners receive tuition vouchers

to any Catholic elementary or high school). Proceeds from this ex-

citing fundraiser will go toward the construction of a new gymnasi-

um and preschool building. Tickets/donations/sponsorships availa-

ble until March 20. For more information contact the School's Asst.

Principal at 302-838-8850 x130 or by

email: sadams@christtheteacher.org

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend

MARCH 24-26, 2017 The Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is designed to give

married couples the opportunity to examine their lives together. A

time to share their feelings, hopes, disappointments, joys and frustra-

tions, and do so openly and honestly in a face-to-face, heart-to-heart

encounter with the one person they have chosen to live with for the

rest of their lives. Call: 1-302-220-9833 or visit: wwme-delmar.org

Application Fee of $100 confirms your food and lodging.

Ulster Project Delaware Seeks Host Teens: Ulster Project Dela-

ware (UPD) is looking for teen-agers and their families to host Cath-

olic and Protestant teens from Northern Ireland for a month this

summer. UPD seeks teens ages 14-16 who are looking to have an

international experience, enhance their leadership skills, travel to

places like NYC and DC, fulfill service hours for school, meet new

friends and have the best summer of their life. For more information

and applications go to www.UlsterProjectDelaware.org.

June 29—July 27 are this years dates. St. Margaret of Scotland

and Limestone Presbyterian are the 2017 hosts parishes.

St. Anthony of Padua -The Via Crucis Good Christians, come with hearts contrite. St. Anthony’s wel-

comes you tonight! These opening words of the Via Crucis wel-

come all to worship at this 57-year Lenten tradition. The Via Cru-

cis is open to the public, and is presented Ash Wednesday and

every Friday night in Lent from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. An-

thony of Padua Church, 9th & DuPont Streets, Wilmington, DE,

19805. A cast of 125 youth from age 3 to college age students

reenact the last days of Jesus and his crucifixion on Good Friday

in the style of the medieval Miracle Play. Groups of 10 or more

can reserve seating by calling St. Anthony's at 302-421-3700.

Little Sisters of the Poor – Cooks for a Cause: Please join the Little Sisters of the Poor on Sunday, March 12th (3-8

pm) at Feby’s Fishery, 3701 Lancaster Pike. Bring family & friends

& enjoy a fabulous meal. Reservations preferred: 302/998-9501.

Please join the Little Sisters of the Poor on Sunday, March 12th (3-8

pm) for their annual Cooks for a Cause at Feby's Fishery, 3701 Lan-

caster Pike, Wilmington, DE. Bring family and friends and enjoy a

fabulous meal. A percentage of the evening's proceeds will be do-

nated to help the Little Sisters care for the needy elderly in our com-

munity. Local parish priests will serve as special "wait staff"

throughout the evening. The event also includes a 50/50 raffle and

silent auction items. Reservations pre-

ferred: call 302/998-9501. For further

information visit

www.littlesistersofthepoordelaware.org

or call Debbie at 302/368-5886.

St. John the Beloved Parish Lenten Mission All are welcome to the St. John the Beloved, Wilmington, Delaware,

Parish Lenten Mission retreat that begins Friday evening, March 31,

at 6:30pm with the Living Stations of the Cross and continues on

Saturday, April 1. Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio will present on

Friday evening as well as twice on Saturday. Please visit the Parish

website www.sjbde.org for more information and to register for this

free event.

This unique time of reflection and insight from a nationally known

speaker and theological writer will provide tremendous depth of

wisdom and invitation for all as we continue on our Lenten journey.

Along with the witness of Dr. D’Ambrosio, all are welcome to the

Living Stations of The Cross as portrayed by our 8th grade school

students on Friday evening starting at 6:30pm in the Church. On

Saturday, we will celebrate Morning Prayer before the first session

as well as praying the Living Rosary before the Saturday afternoon

session.

The Parish is located at 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington DE.

Our Lady of Fatima

Designer Bag Bingo Sunday, April 30, 2017 in the Msgr. Dwyer Hall

Doors open at 1pm, bingo starts at 2pm

Designer Bags, Door Prizes & Desserts!

Tickets $25.00 each: Must be 18 years or older to attend.

Please contact Rachel Pompetti @ 824-4285.

Check out the flyer on the website at www.olfnewcastle.com

Community News

With sincere gratitude, we thank all of our sponsors for a successful Valentine Dinner/Dance fundraising event:

Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro, Maichle’s Heating and Air Conditioning Stephanie Hanson, 10th Senate District, Rich Boyer Moving and Storage, Insights Behavioral Health, Kreston Wine and Spirits, Harvest Ridge Winery, Bogey’s Bar and Grille, Accurate Collision, Mary Lou Gantzer, Integrated Wiring, TZ Distributors, Willy Farms

When using the services of our sponsors, please thank them for their generosity to St. Margaret of Scotland Church.

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READINGS FOR March 12th—March 19th

March 12– Second Sunday of Lent Gn 12:1-4a/ 2 Tm 1:8b-10/ Mt 17:1-9

March 13- Dn 9:4b-10/ Lk 6:36-38

March 14– Is 1:10/ 16-20

March 15– Jer 18:18-20/ Mt 20:17-28

March 16– Jer 17:5-10/ Lk 16:19-31

March 17– Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/ Mt 21:33-43, 45-46

March 18– Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/ Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

March 19– Third Sunday of Lent

Ex 17: 3-7/ Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/ Jn 4:5-42

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 19th, Maria Miller and Amy Milligan from the Saint

Francis Hospital LIFE Program will discuss challenges senior citi-

zens face. For photos, information regarding upcoming guests, pod-

casts and more, “Like” Catholic Forum on Facebook at

www.facebook.com/catholicforum. Listen to past episodes of Catho-

lic Forum online at cdow.org/communications or search “Catholic

Forum” on iTunes or iHeartRadio podcasts.

Marriage Moments "Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk" (Gn. 12: 1) Moving

to a new home can be exciting, exhausting, and scary - all at the

same time. Share the best and worst part of a move you've made

together.

Parenting Pointers If your child is old enough to choose a Lenten sacrifice, help

them to see beyond just giving up candy. Consider how the

devil tempted Jesus with food, power, and money. Let the tangible

sacrifice be a reminder to love someone who is hard to love.

Community News Continued..

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:

R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A.

R.T. Foard and Jones, Inc. www.rtfoard.com

This week in Matthew’s gospel we are presented with the Transfig-

uration. This event took place to strengthen the faith of the apostles

before they were confronted with the many challenges they would

face. The appearance of Moses and Elijah, the giver of the law and

the greatest prophet, reassured them that Christ was truly the Messi-

ah. The one verse that sticks out most for me is when Jesus says,

“Rise, and do not be afraid.” Why do you think the disciples were

afraid? Was it because they finally realized that Jesus was truly

God? Do you fully grasp the Divine nature of Christ? This week I

encourage you to spend some time in prayer contemplating this

truth, maybe during Adoration. Being in the presence of Christ is a

great way to allow Him to enter your heart and open it to the truth.

Are you Being Called to God? When Abram heard God’s call, he followed, and God blessed him

immensely. Is God calling you to serve the Church as a religious

sister or brother, as a deacon, or as a priest? If you think so, call or

write Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Reli-

gious Vocations (302-573-3113; vocations@cdow.org). Be sure to

visit our website: www.cdow.org/vocations!

Make a pilgrimage

to Fatima

here in our own diocese! The historic, world-famous, International

Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima

will be visiting the following parishes as part of the Fatima Centen-

nial US Tour for Peace, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Fati-

ma apparitions:

Saturday, April 1 8am-2pm Saint Joseph on the Brandywine,

Wilmington

Saturday, April 1 4pm-6am -All Night Vigil- Corpus Christi,

Elsmere

Sunday, April 2 12 Noon-6am -All Night Vigil- Saint Jude The

Apostle, Lewes

Monday, April 3 10am-6am -All Night Vigil- Saints Peter &

Paul, Easton, MD Say “Yes” to Our Lady!

www.fatimatourforpeace.com For more information contact Mary Beth Payne at (302) 897-3022

or Email: livefatimade@gmail.com

2017 Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage: Love Without Measure Registration for the 2017 Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage: Love Without

Measure is now open! We are in the eighth year and we hope to

gather one thousand youth, young adults, and families this year. The

date is April 8, 2017 and registration closes on April 2, 2017. Our

guest presenter/musician is Cooper Ray. Please visit the Pilgrimage

webpage at www.cdowcym.org for more details on the event and to

register.

ACCOUNTANT

The Diocese of Wilmington is seeking a full time, Accountant

located in Wilmington, Delaware to perform accounting and finan-

cial reporting services including funds, investments transactions and

banking.

For more information, see our posting on www.CareerBuilder.com

Deadline to apply Friday, 3/24/17. EEO

Catholic Charities honors Pete and Susan Booker at

Annual Tribute Dinner Julian H. “Pete” and Susan Booker of The SmartDrive Foundation

will receive the Msgr. Thomas J. Reese Award at Catholic Chari-

ties Annual Tribute Dinner on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

The Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly, D.D., Bishop of the

Diocese of Wilmington, will present the awards at the dinner to be

held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront.

To learn more about the Annual Tribute Dinner and our honorees,

or to support the Tribute Dinner through sponsorships or ticket

purchases, visit the Catholic Charities website at www.cdow.org/

charities. You may also call Catholic Charities at 302-655-9624.