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Msgr. Paul V. Dougherty, Pastor, Ext. 12
Rev. Robert J. Chapman, Pastor Emeritus
In Residence Rev. Matthew W. Guckin
Weekend Assistance: Rev. Robert Pesarchick
Rev. Kevin DePrinzio, O.S.A.
Principal, St. Margaret School, Mrs. Mary Anne Johnston [email protected]
610-664-2640
Director of Religious Education, Ext.16 Mrs. Mary Anne J. Monroe, M.A.
Coordinator of Parish Services, Ext. 20 Miss Nicole Bazis, MATS
Parish Business Manager, Ext.17 Mr. Cliff Coombs
Safe Environment Coordinator, Ext. 21 Mrs. Beth Mirzai
Administrative Assistant, Ext. 10 Maryann Cassidy (Mon, Tues, Wed)
Mrs. Teresa Myers (Thurs, Fri) [email protected]
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: 5:15 PM
Sunday: 7:30, 10:00 and 11:30 AM
Daily Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM,
followed by Morning Prayer
Saturday: 8:00 AM
Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil Mass - 7:00 PM
7:00 AM, 12:05 PM and 7:00 PM
(schedule subject to change on certain Holydays.
Check website for final schedule)
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.
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 25 2019
0110 2 Saint Margaret Parish, Narberth, PA
MONDAY, August 26
7:00 AM Joy Fitzpatrick
TUESDAY, August 27
7:00 AM George Constantine
WEDNESDAY, August 28
7:00 AM Family of Sarah & Aaron Held
THURSDAY, August 29
7:00 AM Dr. Patrick Pasquariello
FRIDAY, August 30
7:00 AM Joseph S. Cain
SATURDAY, August 31
8:00 AM Neil P. McNulty
Msgr. Dougherty offers a Mass each Sunday for all
the parishioners and for those enrolled in the church
memorial fund.
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson “Monopoly” the board game was created first by one Elizabeth Magie and later by Charles Darren way back in 1935. Most people are aware that the goal is to drive one’s opponent into bankruptcy. All told, “Monopoly” has become part of international pop culture, having been licensed in 103 countries and in more than 37 languages! So much for the game. As for the concept “monopoly,” it is firstly defined as “the exclusive control of a commodity or service in a particular market that makes the manipulation of prices possible.” There’s much evil in most manipulation. Simply put, monopoly is “the exclusive possession or control of something.” So monopoly is a negative. Exclusivity nearly always is. Turning to this weekend’s Scriptural excerpts, we learn once again how Israel was God’s chosen people. That can never change. Yet we also learn that God’s choice was never meant to be exclusive. With the coming of Israel’s true Messiah, Our Lord Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, that truth was revealed in all its fullness. He clearly taught that the invitation to live in the kingdom of God goes to everyone who recognizes Him as “the Way, the Truth and the Life.” Even those who through no fault of their own never heard the invitation but lived a good life according to their consciences. Israel had to learn that nobody is excluded from God’s love because of ethnicity or religion. Their great prophet Isaiah taught this as God’s prophet centuries before Jesus’ coming, as we read today in the Scriptures. A good and practical follow-up to this truth is a question we can pose to ourselves regarding our own hearts. After all, we are not exempt from self-examination on this point. Are we, are you, as magnanimous as God? Or are certain people excluded from your list of God’s loved ones? Are they barred from enjoying your Christian love? And, is your decision, however undeclared to the external world, final? If that is so, you need a real conversion. It’s urgent, of course, for no greater reason than your appointment and mine with our divine Judge draws closer each day. That’s not a threat but a promise. Great wisdom abounds in one’s decision to see things God’s way. Mohandas K. Gandhi was the leader of the Indian nationalist movement against British rule and considered the father of his country. He is internationally esteemed for his doctrine of nonviolence to achieve political and social progress. Gandhi says in his autobiography that in his student days he was truly interested in the Bible. Deeply touched by reading the Gospels, he seriously considered becoming a convert, since Christianity seemed to offer the real solution to the caste system that was dividing the people of India. One Sunday, he went to a nearby church to attend services. He decided to see the minister and ask for instruction in the way of salvation and enlightenment on other doctrines. But when he entered the church, the ushers refused to give him a seat and suggested that he go and worship with his own people. Gandhi left and never came back. “If Christians have caste systems also,” he said to himself, “I might as well remain a Hindu.”
TTTHEHEHE SSSTEWARDSHIPTEWARDSHIPTEWARDSHIP RRREPORTEPORTEPORT
Weekend of August 18, 2019:
Including Electronic Funds Transfer
Mail In:
Parish On Line:
Envelopes:
Collection for Catholic University $955
The Weekend of August 19, 2018: $7,519
I sincerely thank you for continuing to live faithful
stewardship. God bless you and your families.
Msgr. Dougherty
Weekend Mass Schedule August 31-September 1
(Priest scheduled is subject to change)
Saturday, August 31
Confessions 4:00 - 4:45 PM - Msgr. Dougherty
5:15 PM - Msgr. Dougherty
Sunday, September 1
7:30 AM - Fr. Guckin
10:00 AM - Msgr. Dougherty
11:30 AM - Fr. Pesarchick
$ 9,983
$ 687
$ 3,949
$ 1,170
159
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THE SANCTUARY CANDLE WILL BURN
IN MEMORY OF
ANTHONY FALCONE.
0110 3 Saint Margaret Parish, Narberth, PA
NEW ONLINE GIVING - Saint Margaret Parish has arranged a new, secure method of online giving. You can now
set up all your second collections in advance. 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.
What is Not Seen is Eternal – When we stand on the beach and look out at the ocean, we see only its surface.
There is really not that much to see, just a seemingly endless expanse of water. But below the surface, there is an
incredible array of wildlife and the beauty and power of nature. Some people were telling me they went dolphin
watching on a boat and how exciting it was to see the dolphins spring out of the water and graciously dive back in.
The magnificent dolphins that were below the surface broke through and it was a wonderful sight to witness.
Human life can be seen in a similar way. If we just view the surface of life in a superficial way, we are missing its
surpassing beauty. If we only judge life by what we can see, we are missing the presence and power of God that
stands at the root of all life. If we only see the body, we are missing the part of us that is most wonderful, beautiful
and powerful, the spirit of God within us. As St. Paul said, “What is seen is transitory, what is unseen is eternal.”
Soon we will be leaving summer vacation behind and taking up the tasks of work and school that come with the
Fall. We will be busy. In the midst of our many responsibilities and activities, we should not just live on the
surface. We can pay more attention to God’s presence with us and within us and others. Life is so much more that
what we see. May our faith help us to see what is unseen, the loving and active presence of God. Sometimes it
bursts through, like the diving dolphins. Many times God’s presence is unseen and hidden, but nevertheless the
primal and powerful force in our lives. Be aware of, enthralled, and guided by his unseen loving presence with you.
A Little Humor – A gentleman passed away and when
his wife went to make arrangements for his obituary, she
discovered that it would cost $5.00 per word. She was
short on funds so she asked that the obituary read simply
“Pete’s dead.” The undertaker felt badly about her
shortage of money and told her that Pete was such a
good guy the funeral home itself would pay for three
more words. “Thank you,” said the wife, “You can
make it read: ‘Pete’s dead. Boat for sale.’ ”
Spiritual Thought – Why should we pray? Why
breathe? We have to take in fresh air and get rid of bad
air; we have to take in new power and get rid of old
weaknesses. We pray because we are orchestras and
always need to tune-up. Just as a battery sometimes runs
down and needs to be charged, so we have to be renewed
in spiritual vigor. Our blessed Lord said, “Without Me
you can do nothing.” (Venerable Fulton J. Sheen)
Church Teaching:
God Creates by
Wisdom and Love We believe that
God created the
world according to
his wisdom. It is
not the product of any necessity whatever, nor of blind
fate or chance. We believe that it proceeds from God’s
free will; he wanted to make his creatures share in his
being, wisdom, and goodness: “For you created all
things, and by your will they existed and were created.”
Therefore the Psalmist exclaims: “O Lord, how manifold
are your works! In wisdom you have made them all,”
and “The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over
all that he has made.” (from the Catechism of the
Catholic Church)
HELPING OTHER PEOPLE IN EMERGENCY
Week of August 25, 2019
Robert Ritzco 610-649-3973
Please call as early in the week as possible.
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH? Saint Margaret Parish offers opportunities for people
seeking more information about the Catholic Faith, the
Sacraments and living the Christian Life. These
opportunities 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
Christian, would like to become a Catholic, or, if you
are already a baptized Catholic would like to receive
Confirmation and Holy Communion. There are many
people like yourself inquiring and we are ready to
answer your questions.
Please contact the Parish Office for more information.
Lankenau Ministry
Next Sunday, September 1, is St.
Margaret’s weekend to take Holy
Communion to the sick at the Lankenau. Group A is
assigned but Group B is also welcome. If you cannot
come this weekend, please try to exchange with
someone. It is very important to get a replacement.
0110 4 Saint Margaret Parish, Narberth, PA
LONGING FOR MORE OUT OF LIFE?
STRUGGLING TO SEE WHAT YOUR FAITH
HAS TO DO WITH YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE?
THEN DON'T MISS
Get energized. Get educated. Get inspired!
Learn how to apply the genius of the Gospel to
YOUR life - in practical, livable ways.
JOIN US: ONE EVENING REGIONAL EVENT
THURSDAY, October 10, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Archbishop John Carroll High School
Your life won't be the same!
For more information contact Chris Maguire @
Tickets sold after all Masses and at the rectory.
Learn more and buy tickets with a credit card
www.RealLifeCatholic.com
Fruit That Will Last Cultivating the Mission of
Disciple-Making In Your Parish
Speaker: Sherry Weddell Author of Forming Intentional Disciples and Co-Founder,
Catherine of Siena Institute
St. Monica Parish Gym 63 Main Avenue, Berwyn, PA
Monday, October 14, 2019, 9AM - 3:30 PM Breakfast & lunch included.
Check-in beginning 8 AM.$45 per person
Join us for this workshop with internationally-renowned author and speaker, Sherry Weddell, on how to move your parish out of the “business as usual” mindset and into a community that is “on fire for mission.” This workshop is designed for clergy, religious, parish councils, ministry leaders and anyone who desires to see a culture of missionary disciple-making take root in their parish. For more information and registration, visit archphila.org/fruit, or contact Dan Milani at [email protected].
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s
School of Theological Studies
is building an Institute for Christian Formation
opening in Fall 2020
Are you searching for a deeper union with Jesus
Christ? He is the answer to the questions in your heart.
Move toward encountering the living Christ and your
life will never be the same. Join us Fall 2020 as we live
the joy of Emmaus moments through deeper formation
in our faith leading to authentic discipleship.
“Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke
to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us?”
Luke 24:32
8 Thursdays in Fall 2020/2021 & Spring 2021/2022
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM. $250 per semester.
Questions? Call 610-785-6595 or email
Tea with Therese
Four Tuesdays beginning September 10,
2019,
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Learn how to live the Little Way of Spiritual Childhood
and have fun at the same time! The evenings include
tea, treats, small group discussion, and lots of fun with
fellow devotees of the Little Flower! The same course
will also be taught on-line on Thursday evenings from
8-9 PM beginning September 13.
Speaker: Susan Brinkmann, OCDS of the Catholic
Life Institute
Location: Fatima House in Bedminster, PA
More info: Visit https://www.catholiclifeinstitute.org/
calendar/special-events/ to learn more and to register!
The 2019-2020 season of the
Wynnewood Senior Citizens Bowling
League begins on Monday, September
9, 2019, at Wynnewood Lanes on
Haverford Avenue near Eagle Road. New
members are always welcome. Sociability is more
important than bowling prowess. Anyone
interested should call John at 610-259-3910.
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! Autumn is just around the corner and our
Tuesday morning Bible Study will begin
September 17, 2019, at 9:00 AM in the
Antioch Annex. This Fall we will be
studying “The Gospel according to John and the
Johannine letters.” This gospel varies from the other
three gospels by focusing more on spiritual themes
rather than historical events. Please join us for this
study and some lively discussion. Everyone is
welcome. For more information, contact Bill Meagher
at 610-664-1195 or [email protected].
0110 5 Saint Margaret Parish, Narberth, PA
Contemplative Prayer Retreat
September 23-26 (mid-week)
Marianist Family Retreat Center
Cape May Point, NJ
This retreat is intended for those interested in a
contemplative prayer experience. First-timers as well as
those who are familiar and experienced with this type of
retreat are all welcomed. Our time will be filled with
prayer experiences, quiet personal time, special liturgies
and daily Eucharist. Cost: $155/pp (includes: meals,
room and program). For more information, call 609-
884-3829, or visit www.capemaymarianists.org.
Rachel's Vineyard Ministries We have an upcoming retreat for healing
after abortion. It is designed to help you
experience the mercy and compassion of
God. It will help you focus on the buried emotions of
the past and begin healing in a non-judgmental, safe,
loving, and confidential environment. It will give you
hope for your future and freedom from the pain within
your heart and soul.
Post-Abortion Healing Retreat
October 11, 12, 13th 2019
Malvern/Frazer, PA area
For information, contact Lauren at (215) 720-5828 or
[email protected]. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Financial aid is offered if needed.
National website: www.rachelsvineyard.org
Duruflé Requiem Mass Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019
2:30 pm
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
“Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine”
The Cathedral Parish invites you to gather in communal
remembrance of our loved ones who have gone
before us.
The liturgical music ministry wishes to remember and
pray for our deceased loved ones with Maurice
Duruflé’s Requiem, to be sung as part of the Holy
Sacrifice of the Mass.
In order to experience the full beauty of this masterwork
for chorus and orchestra, we are looking for donors to
help financially support this music for the Mass. All
who donate will be given the opportunity to have the
names of deceased loved ones included in the In
Memoriam section of the worship aid for this Mass.
For more information, please visit
http://cathedralphila.org/music/durufle-requiem-mass/
ATTENTION ARCHBISHOP CARROLL
ALUMNI AND FRIENDS—SAVE THE DATE!
ARCHBISHOP JOHN CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL
HALL OF FAME EVENT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019
ARCHBISHOP JOHN CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL
Join us as we celebrate members of the Carroll
Community
2019 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
1969 Boys Cross Country Team
1974 Girls Basketball Team
Dorothy M. Arimond, Esq. ‘78
Daniel Bielli
Bishop Joseph Coffey ‘78
Sr. Marianna Fieo, SSJ
Jane Morro Mullany ‘76 &
Hank Mullany ‘76
Anthony Mullen ‘74
Ann Troyan ‘79
Bill Zwaan ‘72
For more information, visit www.jcarroll.org/hof. MOTHER BONIFACE SPIRITUALITY CENTER,
3501 Solly Avenue in northeast Philadelphia, is offering
two, one day programs in September.
Saturday, September 14, 2019, 9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Lectio Divina: Prayerful Reading
of the Scripture Come join us as our
presenter Fr. Peter Akpunonu, guides
us to a deeper and more prayerful
reading of the Scriptures in a way that
is not mere acquisition of knowledge, but hearing the
Holy Spirit at its very source. The result of this is that
one becomes aflame with the love of God and neighbor,
which brings about a transformation of one's life; for the
greater our knowledge of God, the deeper our love for
Him. The day will include the celebration of the
Eucharist.
Fr. Peter Damian Akpunonu has been a professor of
Sacred Scripture for many years in seminaries in Nigeria
and the United States. The cost for the day is $35 and
includes noon lunch.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 6:00-8:30 PM
Please join us as our guest speaker
Fr. Matt Guckin shares wisdom and
stories with us about his time of rest &
renewal at the Missions in California.
He will encourage us to seek ways to
hear God's call in our own lives so that we may fully
know God's peace. Our evening will begin with Mass at
6:00 PM followed by light refreshments. Fr. Matt will
begin speaking at 7:00 PM. Fee: Free Will Offering.
Please RSVP to: [email protected] or call
267-350-1831 so that we can adequately prepare.
0110 6 Saint Margaret Parish, Narberth, PA
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 Maryann 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 Tuesday, August 27, 2019 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 12.
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