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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 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
Rev. Carl B. Fisette, Priest in Residence
Mr. John F. Needham, Deacon
Mrs. Patricia Pita, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Elizabeth Carter, Part-Time Secretary
Mr. Ronald Procopio, Minister of Music, 434-6304; 529-2250
Sister Perpetua Lester, R.S.M., Pastoral Assistant
Ms. Jessica Walters, 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: Weekdays 9 a.m.—3 p.m. (closed Wed.)
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.
October 14-15
SATURDAY 5:00 P.M. Memorial Mass Maria de Jesus Pina Carvalho and Albino Prata Coelho, by family
SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. 1st Anniversary for Lois Mair, by family
10:00 A.M. Memorial Mass for Vincent & Ethel Powers, by family
12:00 Noon 5th Anniversary Mass for Joseph E. McKenna, by family
MONDAY 8:00 A.M. Mass for the Souls in Purgatory
TUESDAY 8:00 A.M. Birthday Remembrance for Jesse H. Albright
WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. Mass for those who are sick
THURSDAY 8:00 A.M. Memorial Mass for the Fitzpatrick Family
FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. Memorial Mass for John and Bette Hunt
October 16-20
SATURDAY 5:00 P.M. Memorial Mass for Ruth Abernethy Garraghan, by family
SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. Memorial Mass for Charles Kinnane, by Jay & Elaine Newman
10:00 A.M. Memorial Mass for The Barkett and Bianco Families, by family
12:00 Noon Memorial Mass for Nancy Healey
St. Margaret Church Rumford, RI
Announcements
This weekend, the Annual Financial Report for the church and school will be placed in the pew for your
convenience. Finance Council member Art De Blois will present the report at each weekend Mass.
Mass will be celebrated at Rumford Towers on Friday, October 20, at 1:30 p.m.
The Next Baptism Preparation Session will be held on Monday, December 3, at 7 p.m. in the Community Room.
Parents should be registered parish members and committed to sharing their Catholic faith and its practices with
their growing family.
The Hospitality & Greeters Committee will resume monthly receptions with Coffee ‘N in the community room. Our
first reception will be October 22, immediately following the 8a.m. and 10a.m. Masses. We look forward to seeing
you there.
World Mission Sunday second collection will be the weekend of October 21-22.
CYO News: The Haunted Labyrinth: Oct. 27 at the Rejoice in Hope Center, more information to follow. A volunteer
coach is needed for our 7th CYO boys basketball team. This team will practice once a week and have one game per
weekend. Please contact Erin Roche for any additional questions! Thanks in advance! [email protected]
A helping hand: A long time member of the parish has asked if someone would be interested in taking her for a
ride; maybe an hour or two once a month. She is very pleasant and is sure footed when walking. She does use
oxygen but handles it independently. If interested in helping, please contact Sister Perpetua at the office 438-3230.
Thank you.
Msgr. Darcy will be on Hospital Duty Thursday, October 26, all day. ( Mariam and Memorial Hospital)
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Please remember in your prayers
Mary Rego whose funeral was celebrated this week.
Let us congratulate Jim Doyle, a parishioner and
coach of the Hendricken track team who will be
inducted into the Rhode Island Interscholastic
Hall of Fame on October 25, 2017.
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Margaret Parish Ministries
2017—2018 Faith Formation information
Grades 1-6 and 7-8 Faith Formation Classes will meet
every Sunday mornings from 8:30 – 9:45 A.M. If you
are not yet registered, you can find the form on-line.
www.stmargaretchurch.org
Grades 1-8 October Classes: 15, 22, 29
Confirmation I Fall schedule is now on-line
Confirmation 2: Final two sessions below
Saturday, October 28th SERVICE MORNING
9:00 AM-12 PM Meet in the Community Room
Monday, October 30th REHEARSAL 7:00 PM
Meet in the church with your sponsor
Our Lady of Fatima Visitation
All parish families were invited to host the
“Our Lady of Fatima” statue for one week
during this year of Marian Devotion in the
Diocese of Providence. Below are listed the
families that will be hosting the statue of Our Lady as
the parish closes its commemoration of the 100th
anniversary. Thank you to everyone that has opened their
home to Our Lady of Fatima during this past year.
October 15-21 The Corain Family
October 22-28 Ann & Jack Searles
Oct 29– Nov 4 Pat Henry
November 5-11 Patty Flatley
November 12-18 Cheryl Durkin & family
Biblical Journey with Father Richard
General Theme of the Reflections:
“I DESIRE MERCY NOT SACRIFICE AND THE
KNOWLEDGE OF GOD MORE THAN BURNT
OFFERINGS” – Hosea 6:6
Fourth Week: Thursday, Oct 19th, at 7 pm
“KNOWING is ‘LOVING”
“…Jesus said to her, "Woman, where are they? Did no one
condemn you? "And she said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus
said, "Neither do I condemn you …” – John 8:10 -11.
Suggested Readings: John 8:1-12; Matthew 7
St. Mary Academy—Bay View Upper School,
grades 9-12, will be hosting two Open House events
Sunday October 29th and November 19th at noon
Faculty, coaches, students and parents will be available
to highlight the Academy and to answer any question
you may have. Pre-register at bayviewacademy.org
ST. MARGARET SCHOOL NEWS
St. Margaret School will once again hold
a calendar raffle. Calendars will be inserted
in the bulletin the weekend of, Oct. 21/22.
Please support our parish school!
A special thank you to Mr. David Costantino, who
generously donated the playground fence to Saint
Margaret School.
One on One Basketball Pre-Season Hoops Clinic for
girls and boys at PCD for 3 Saturdays starting
October 21st . Sign up forms are in the office.
School Calendar Sale
The most successful fund raiser of the
school year is the November Calendar
Raffle. A calendar will be in the bulletin
next weekend. Calendars are $10 each. GOOD LUCK,
YOU HAVE 30 CHANCES TO WIN!!
La Salle Academy Scholarship Dinner
On Thursday, November 16, 2017 La Salle Academy
will host the Eleventh La Salle Academy Scholarship
Dinner at the Providence Biltmore. They are proud to
announce that Rev. Monsignor William J. McCaffrey
will be honored with the 2017 Lasallian Service
Award. His relationship with La Salle Academy dates
back to when he taught religion and included an
extended tenure as a member of the Board of Trustees
at La Salle. If you are interested in attending this event
please contact Tom Galvin at (401) 351-7750 x195 or
[email protected] with any questions.
October 14-15 2017
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.
The Parish Mission Statement
“Under the patronage of Saint Margaret, we are called to be
a welcoming, faith sharing community of persons
nourished by God’s love. Attentive to the Word of God and
open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we seek to follow
Jesus Christ and to develop vibrant parish life through
worship and prayer, life-long Catholic faith formation and
Christian fellowship. Enlivened by the Eucharist, we are
stewards of God’s love, sharing our gifts and talents with
those in need.”
Wknd of October 7-8 2016 2017
# of budgets used 223 215
Checks, envelopes $4,987.00 $4,332.00
Loose 437.00 327.00
Children’s envelopes 2.00
# EFT participants 131 134
Faith Direct—EFT $2,491.38 $2,574.00
TOTAL OFFERTORY $7,917.38 7,233.00
Seminarian’s Education $1,782.00
Second collection next week: World Mission Sunday
Sincere thanks to all who continue regular financial
support for St. Margaret Parish.
Godparent or Confirmation Sponsor Form: Have you been
asked to be a godparent or confirmation sponsor? If you
have, please know that you will be required to be a
registered parishioner of Saint Margaret Church for six
months before we can issue a “letter in good standing” as
required for sponsors to indicate they are striving to
practice their faith by regular worship, as well as by being
in good canonical standing and living lives consistent with
Gospel values.
October 14-15, 2017
The Pastor’s Corner
It’s hard to believe that we are at the mid-point of
October! Plans are underway for us to host the
Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service on Tuesday, Nov. 21st at
7:30 PM. (Save the date!) Mother Nature is slowly going
to sleep, spring bulbs are being planted for their spring
appearance, and the Confirmation Class will be assisting
the elderly with a yard clean up as part of their service
hours to the parish and community. In many ways, fall is a
season of preparation for the invitation to new life in the
spring…of course we have the reality of winter to face in-
between!
Today’s readings mention rich food, great wines,
banquets placed before us, and invitations to a splendid
wedding feast. Yes, lavish gatherings for those invited. But
there is a catch. The people to whom Matthew was writing
(Jews who accepted Jesus and the Gentiles coming to faith)
must enter the feast with a wedding garment, that is, a true
spirit of repentance and accompanied with good works.
There are so many opportunities to manifest our
faithfulness to Christ in this colorful season. Our weekly
gifts of non-perishables or a financial donation to the Bread
of Life Food Pantry support families throughout the year.
Bring an extra can or two as a run up to Thanksgiving Day.
Likewise, many social organizations are or will be collecting
winter coats. Prepare and recycle your clean, extra coats to
clothe the needy in our midst.
Without a doubt, Psalm 23 is by far the most famous
prayed psalm in the Hebrew Scriptures. It’s the final stanza
that summarizes the life of a faithful servant of the Lord.
It’s message and hope bears repeating again and again…
Only goodness and kindness follow me
all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the
LORD
for years to come.
The Lord’s steadfast love and mercy abides and dwells
within us if we accept the invitation. Change your world;
and do something beautiful for God today.
~Monsignor Darcy
