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Msgr. Paul V. Dougherty, Pastor, Ext. 12
Rev. Robert J. Chapman,
Pastor Emeritus
Weekend Assistance:
Rev. Robert Pesarchick
Rev. Kevin DePrinzio, O.S.A.
Principal, St. Margaret School,
Mrs. Mary Anne Johnston
610-664-2640
Director of Religious Education, Ext.16
Mrs. Mary Anne J. Monroe, M.A.
Coordinator of Parish Services, Ext. 20
Mr. Robert Cermignano, M.S.W.
Parish Business Manager, Ext.17
Mr. Cliff Coombs
Administrative Assistants, Ext. 10
Mrs. Teresa Myers (Mon, Tues, Thurs)
Mrs. Rose Marie Dalton (Wed, Fri)
Director of Music - Mr. Michael Worth [email protected]
267-304-6490
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Rectory Office Business Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00AM to 4:30PM
CLOSED WEEKENDS
Any requests for the weekly Bulletin should be submitted by
Monday, 12:00 Noon.
ST. MARGARET
OF ANTIOCH PARISH 208 N. Narberth Avenue
Narberth, PA 19072
610-664-3770, Fax 610-664-5001
Web site: www.saintmarg.org
Email: [email protected]
Schedule of Masses
Saturday Evening Vigil: 5:15PM
Sunday: 7:30, 10:00 and 11:30AM
Daily Monday - Friday: 7:00AM,
followed by Morning Prayer
Saturday: 8:00AM
Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil Mass - 7:00 PM
7:00 AM, 12:05 Noon and 7:00 PM
Eucharistic Exposition
7:30-8:30 AM Tuesday
7:30-8:00 AM - First Fridays
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Sunday before 7:30 AM Mass
Tuesday thru Saturday: 7:45-7:55 AM
or by appointment.
The Most Holy Trinity
May 27, 2018
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MONDAY, May 28 - Memorial Day 9:00 AM Keith Armstrong
TUESDAY, May 29 7:00 AM Irene Becker
WEDNESDAY, May 30 7:00 AM John Le
THURSDAY, May 31 7:00AM James Bruder
FRIDAY, June 1 7:00 AM Patrick J. Thorne
SATURDAY, June 2 8:00 AM Amy Tlapa
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The Most Holy Trinity
New Online GivingNew Online GivingNew Online Giving - Saint Margaret Parish has arranged a new, secure method of online giving. Create or login to your Parish Giving account by going to the Parish website and clicking on the logo at the lower right or https://tinyurl.com/StMargGiving.
TTTHEHEHE SSSTEWARDSHIPTEWARDSHIPTEWARDSHIP RRREPORTEPORTEPORT TTTHEHEHE Weekend Collection of May 20, 2018: $8,679
Including Electronic Funds Transfer: $ 872 Mail In: $ 1,150 Parish On Line: $ 1,725 Envelopes: 201 Weekend of May 21, 2017: $8,159
I sincerely thank you for continuing to live faithful stewardship. God bless you and your families. Msgr. Dougherty
The 2019 Mass Book will open, Tuesday, June 5 at 10:00am. It would be helpful if you are able to prepare a list of your announced Masses
when you come to the rectory. You may also leave a copy and we will do our best to accommodate you.
This week we return to the liturgical season of Ordinary Time. This Sunday and next Sunday, however, are designated as solemnities, special days that call our attention to the central mysteries of our faith. Today, on the first Sunday after Pentecost, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. This feast invites us to consider what we believe about God, who has revealed himself to us in the Trinity, one God in three Persons. The Gospel for this Solemnity is taken from the Gospel of Matthew. In its conclusion, Matthew’s Gospel quickly moves from the disciples’ discovery of Jesus’ empty tomb and Jesus’ appearance to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to the commission that Jesus gives to his disciples in today’s Gospel. The final commission, as this part of Matthew’s Gospel is sometimes called, is given on the mountaintop. Throughout Scripture, many of the most important events happen on a mountaintop, and Matthew used this motif often. Peter, James, and John saw Jesus transfigured on the mountaintop, and Jesus taught the crowds from the mountaintop in the Sermon on the Mount. In today’s Gospel, the eleven disciples go to the mountaintop in Galilee, as Jesus had instructed them through Mary Magdalene and the other Mary. They see Jesus, and they worship and doubt at the same time. Jesus approaches them and commissions them to baptize and teach. It is a task for which Jesus had previously prepared his disciples; recall that Jesus had already sent the twelve apostles to preach the Kingdom of God and to heal. Yet earlier, the Twelve were sent only to the House of Israel; in this final commission, the eleven are told to go to all nations. The mission of Jesus is now to be taken to all people, and the task is to baptize and to teach. Jesus commissions his disciples to baptize in the name of the Trinity; this is one of the clearest attestations for Baptism in the name of the Holy Trinity found in Scripture. Other New Testament references to Baptism describe it as being celebrated in the name of Jesus. As we read this Gospel on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, we are reminded that this central mystery of faith is meant to be lived. As baptized Christians, we share in the life of the blessed Trinity and seek to invite others to share in God’s love.
A Little Humor - They say Noah was a good businessman. After all, he kept the company afloat while the rest of the world was in liquidation.
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Resident Priest - Father Matthew Guckin has been assigned to reside at St. Margaret Rectory. He serves full time in the Archdiocese as Director, Catholic Mission and Identity, Secondary and Collegiate Education. Father was ordained in 1999. He will take up his residence here in the middle of July. We are grateful to have Father as a resident here. The Holy Trinity - Our Catholic faith is that God is a Trinity of three divine persons in one God. In the Holy Trinity the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are separate and distinct persons who give of themselves so completely to one another in mutual love that they are united as one God. This belief about God reveals to us that our call as God’s people is to imitate the unity and love of the Trinity. We are separate, distinct and unique individuals, but we are not called to live in isolation, we are called to live in community, giving ourselves in love to one another. In love for us Jesus Christ, the Son of God, became man so that through him we can share in the divine life of the Trinity. Filled with this grace, we are empowered to develop our unique talents and share ourselves with one another in love so as to build loving communities in which we find our fulfillment as humans beings made in the image of God. This sharing of ourselves in the love and truth of God brings unity in diversity. May our faith in the Blessed Trinity inspire us to love as they love so that our unity with God and one another in our families, church and society may grow. Memorial Day - We offer special prayers this Memorial Day weekend for all those who have given their lives to serve and protect our country. May we be filled with gratitude for their courage and love in sacrificing their lives for others. May the Lord watch over and protect all who serve in our military as we pray for peace in our world. Adult Faith Formation - Please join us for Deacon John Lozano’s presentation on fervent and joyful discipleship on Wednesdays, May 30 and June 6 at 6:50 pm in the Antioch Annex. This is a great way to deepen our faith in the Lord and grow in joyful commitment to faith in him. Seminarian for the Summer - Jamey Moses, who is studying for the priesthood at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, will be living and working with us here at St. Margaret’s from June 2 to August 5. Jamey has completed two years of study at Saint Charles. He has four years of formation remaining. As part of their formation program, the Seminary assigns students to parishes and other pastoral settings in order to give them some experience in pastoral work in God’s service. We welcome Jamey and are looking forward to his presence here.
Helping Other People in EmergencyHelping Other People in EmergencyHelping Other People in Emergency Week of May 27 2018, Pam Owsik, 610-659-7021
Please call as early in the week as possible.
Save the Date: Becoming Joyful and Fervent Disciples
On the next 2 Wednesdays, May 30, and June 6, Deacon John Lozano from St. Norbert
Parish in Paoli will be here at St. Margaret in the Antioch Annex to share with us his practical insights about encountering Jesus, about prayer and about mission. These talks will help us nurture a rich and rewarding life with Christ. The evenings will begin at 6:50 with light refreshments and a time to mingle. The talk will begin at 7:05 sharp with time for discussion and end at 8 PM. Following the talk there will be time to socialize for another half hour. Please come and invite a friend!
A great big thank you to the generous parishioners who donated money to the Pro Life Union for the Mother’s day roses! We broke all records with the total of $616
dollars!! May God Reward you! To learn more, please see Prolifeunion.org and Guidingstar.org.
We Welcome into our Parish Community Jordan De Cristofano, son of William and Nora De Cristofano and Joseph Elias McKeever, son of Matthew and Rita McKeever. Congratulations to both families
on the Baptism of their children.
Spiritual Thought - Ultimately faith is the only key to the universe. The final meaning of human existence, and the answers to the questions on which all our happiness depends, cannot be found in any other way. (Thomas Merton)
to everyone who donated food and hygienic supplies to our Food Collection
this month. We filled over 25 boxes, plus we received over 70 boxes and bags from the Narberth Post Office’s Stamp Out Hunger Drive. This year, The food was sent to Mercy Ministries for their outreach programs for their neighbors in need.
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The school will be closed on May 28th (Memorial Day). School will resume on Tuesday, May 29th. Have a great holiday weekend.
READING OLYMPICS - Congratulations to our Blue Ribbon Middle School Readers!! Our two teams both took home first place blue ribbons in the middle school Reading Olympics competition: Erin Beck, Patrick Rooney, Jake Veith, Seth Dunham, Win Hill, Daniel Friedlander, Brodie Shea, Marae Hill, Cormac Rooney, Katharine Worth, Ava Kennedy, Giana Noble, Charlie Voss, Summer Castro, Francis Rogai, Ella Rumsey, Amelie Sorbello, Maggie Iannone, Andrew Coyne, Elijah Karn, Andrew Zanoni, Isa Alemayehu and Isabella Hennessy. BAND/CHORUS - Congratulations to Abigail Braun, Marae Hill, Maggie Iannone, Sophie Ryan, Amelie Sorbello, and Patrick Zanoni for their outstanding performances with The Archdiocesan Honor Band and Chorus at The Kimmel Center in April. SMS is so proud of your hard work and dedication to music. St. Cecilia must be smiling! SPRING CONCERT St Margaret School Band and Choir students did an incredible job in the SMS Spring Concert that was held on Thursday night! The band and choir has grown so much this year. We wish to thank our Instrumental Music Teacher, Mr. Larry Davidson, Choir Instructor, Mrs. Beth Mirzai and Mr. Michael Worth, Accompanist for sharing their talents with our students.
CLASSROOM NEWS Grade 6 - Mrs. Cass Mr. Ken Mc Fadden, who works for Urban Engineers in Philadelphia, came to speak to the Eight Grade class about his work as a civil engineer. Mr. Mc Fadden is a graduate of Drexel University and has worked as a civil engineer for the past 23 years. He talked about his average work day, the education involved in becoming an engineer and the many local projects he has completed (Dilworth Park, Route 1 in Delaware, and updated bridge work in the Leigh Valley). The eight graders were quite impressed and enjoyed themselves.
Kingergarten Religion - This week the students celebrated all of the gifts of God’s creation. They illustrated pictures of their favorite gifts of each season. They also drew their picture, to remember that they are an important part of God’s creation too! Math - The students are learning Three-Dimensional Shapes. Now, they can identify, name, and describe cubes, cones, cylinders and spheres. This past week, they compared these figures by seeing which can roll, stack and slide.
Habitat for Humanity - On Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 10:30am to Noon, The Habitat for Humanity ReStore truck will be in St. Margaret’s School parking lot to accept donations to their ReStore facility in South Philadelphia. Items accepted include furniture, appliances, cabinets, household goods, air conditioning and heating units, lighting, carpets, hardware, tools, and electronics. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
Sports & Spirituality Camp at S. John Neumann in Bryn Mawr (June 25-29 from1 to 4pm) and St. Madeline’s in Ridley Park (August 20-25 from 10am to 1pm). Campers will enjoy indoor and outdoor sports and games in a non-competitive environment. In addition, each day will include a lesson centered on this year’s theme, “I am the vine and you are the branches.” For more information and registration visit www.mission5and2.org or call Kath Cloran at 484-486-4089.
Catholic Charities Night with the Phillies, Monday - June 25, 2018, 7:05 pm - Citizens Bank Park. To purchase tickets, visit:
www.phillies.com/catholiccharitiesnight. For more information on CCA Night with Phillies, Call 215-587-5650.
On behalf of the board of directors of interfaith Hospitality Network, and especially on behalf of the families we serve, thank you for your generous
contribution on April 18, 2018 of $567.00 to Interfaith Hospitality Network of the Main Line. Thank you for thinking of IHN-Main Line during the Thanksgiving season and taking up a collection to befit the most vulnerable.
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The Little Sisters of the Poor have an immediate opening for a human resources professional. The Home, located at 5300 Chester Ave. in Philadelphia, provides for the needs of the elderly with a spiritual approach to aging. There are one hundred employees, including recruiting, staff development, and payroll and benefits administration. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of Human Resources generalist experience in a healthcare setting; a bachelor’s degree; and strong interpersonal skills. If interested in applying for this rewarding job experience, please e-mail resume to phadministrator @littlesistersofthepoor.org.
St. Katherine Day School is looking for a part-time teaching assistant to work with students with disabilities at their Radnor Campus. If interested, please contact Kathleen Gould, Principal, at [email protected].
The Visitation Nuns at 5820 City Avenue are inviting everyone to their annual Sacred Heart Novena of Masses at 7:30pm from Thursday, May 31 through Friday June 8, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. Rev. Stephen P. DeLacy will conduct the Novena.
Learn Natural Family Planning (NFP) June 29 (6-9pm) Engaged and married couples, as well as single women and men, are invited to learn about NFP. This date is for Class 1 of 3. Class 2 is July 27th and Class 3 is August 24th. Location: Mother of Divine Providence Parish Offices, King of Prussia. Speakers: Jim and Jen Volpe Registration is required: https://register.ccli.org/class_series/11306.
Alumni and Friends of West Philadelphia Catholic High School - The 31st annual “Burrs at the Beach” celebration will be held, rain or shine, on Sunday, June 24 from 1 to 7pm at the The Inlet on Olde (formerly Westy’s Irish Pub), in North Wildwood, NJ. Proceeds assist needy Catholic students with tuition financial support. Tickets are $20 in advance. For tickets or information, please contact one of the following Tom Dorrian, 484-431-0781, George Light, 610-996-2015, Marty Moran, 610-356-6072 or Peg Panichelli, 610-420-0987.
Catholic Teaching: The Holy Trinity - The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in himself. It is therefore the source of all the other mysteries of faith, the light that enlightens them. It is the most fundamental and essential teaching in the hierarchy of the truths of faith. The whole history of salvation is identical with the history of the way and means by which the one true God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, reveals himself to men and reconciles and unites with himself those who turn away from sin....The ultimate end of the whole divine economy is the entry of God’s creatures into the perfect unity of the Blessed Trinity. But even now we are called to be a dwelling of the Most Holy Trinity: “If a man loves me,” says the Lord, “he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home with him.”
Testimony Requested! - The Historical Commission for the sainthood cause of Fr. Bill Atkinson, OSA (1946-2006), seeks information on him from the general public. We are asking anyone who knew Fr. Atkinson to contact us and relate what you know about him. No story or encounter is too small. Whether you met him at Msgr. Bonner High School or at Archbishop Prendergast High School, or at any of the parishes where he celebrated Mass or the Sacraments, we wish to have your written recollections. In particular, we are interested in obtaining any personal letters or documents, mementos and unpublished source materials that may be used to foster a greater understanding of Father Atkinson’s life. Photographs or videos of Father Atkinson would also be useful. Please give your contact information to us, the Historical Commission for the Cause of Fr. Bill Atkinson, OSA, by e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone message to 610-519-6937. Fr. Joseph Ryan, OSA (chair)
Humanae Vitae The Prophetic Voice of Blessed Paul VI - 50 years later October 13, 2018 (8:30am - 4:30pm) The Logan Philadelphia Hotel, One Logan square, Philadelphia. For more information and to register visit: phillycatholiclife.org
Daughters of the King Catholic Women’s Conference 2018 Saturday, October 27 (9am - 4pm). National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown. For more information or to register visit www.catholicwomensconference.org
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PRAYER GROUP The Living Vineyard Prayer Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM in the church to celebrate Mass.
BIBLE STUDY The Bible Study meets every Tuesday from September to June in the Antioch Annex (9:00 to 10:30am).
THE ROSARY Every Saturday the Rosary is recited beginning after the 7am Angelus. Come and pray with us.
PRAYER CIRCLE Do you have an immediate prayer need or can you offer the Gift of Prayer? Tap into our electronic Prayer Circle and receive an outpouring of heartfelt prayer by members of St. Margaret Parish and others. E-mail your prayer requests or if you want to join the Prayer Circle at [email protected].
REMEMBER THOSE YOU LOVE For a donation of $10.00, the sanctuary candle or altar candles will burn for a week for your intention or in memory of a loved one. Another memorial opportunity is to have flowers placed on the altar for a donation of $100. Each week the intention or memorial will be published in the bulletin. If you would like to take advantage of these opportunities, please call Teresa or Rose Marie at the rectory, 610-664-3770, Ext 10.
EUCHARIST FOR CELIAC COMMUNICANTS St. Margaret Church is aware of the need to have the low gluten hosts available at all Masses. If you or a member of your family is interested in receiving Low-Gluten Holy Eucharist at any Mass, please contact Maria at [email protected].
ANOINTING OF THE SICK In case of serious illness, please contact the Rectory to make arrangements. If someone is already in the hospital, be sure to register as a Catholic so that the priest will visit.
COMMUNION CALLS Parishioners unable to attend Mass regularly because of age or illness should call the Rectory to make arrangements to receive Communion at home. If any member of your family is hospitalized, please be sure to register as a Catholic and inform the Rectory so that a visit can be arranged.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on Sundays at 1:00 PM. Arrangements must be made in advance at the Rectory by calling Msgr. Dougherty, ext. 12. If parents have not attended a Baptism class, they must attend our Baptism Preparation Seminar. Call the rectory to register for the class. Godparents guidelines state that one godparent must be Catholic. They must be at least 16 years of age, registered in the parish where they live, fully initiated, and practicing their faith; they must obtain a letter of eligibility from their own parish. One practicing non-Catholic Christian may also be admitted as a Christian Witness. The next Baptism Preparation Seminar is Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 7:00pm in the Rectory.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Registered parishioners who wish to marry at St. Margaret should contact Msgr. Dougherty. The Sacrament of Marriage is celebrated after a period of preparation of not less than six months. Engaged couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage can register, explore possible dates or find out more information for pre-marriage classes by visiting PhilaMarriagePrep.com . For emai l inqui r ies, [email protected].
REGISTRATION A warm welcome is extended to new parishioners. You may register by calling the parish office during office hours to set up an appointment. Parish registration is required for reception of the Sacraments and letters of eligibility to serve as godparent or sponsor.
REQUESTS FOR ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES The role of a sponsor is primarily a spiritual role to model a Christian life for the child. Therefore, anyone requesting a certificate must be a registered, participating member of St. Margaret Parish, a practicing Catholic in good standing (not living in violation of the church laws), at least 16 years of age and have received the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist). Please call the rectory for an appointment if you need a certificate.
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JOURNEY WITH US TO EXPLORE THE CATHOLIC FAITH
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a journey to a deeper experience
of God’s love manifested through the teaching and treasures of the Catholic Faith. St. Margaret Church offers instructions for people seeking more information about the Catholic Faith, the Sacraments and living the Christian Life. These instructions are for adults who would like to inquire about following Jesus and becoming a member of the Catholic Church, or, if you are already a baptized Catholic would like to receive Confirmation and Holy Communion. RCIA classes meet on Tuesday, at 7pm. Please contact Msgr. Dougherty at [email protected] or 610-664-3770, Ext *812.
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