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The Church of
St. Margaret Mary
You Are Welcome Here!
We’re glad you’re here. Wherever you are
on your journey of faith, you have a home
with us.
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Mass 4:30 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 pm Sunday Mass 10:00 am with Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday: no Mass Tuesday: 5:30 pm Adoration 6:30 pm Mass Wednesday: 8:00 am Thursday: 8:00 am Friday: no Mass
Experiencing the Heart of Christ, we
Know Jesus in Word and Worship. Live Jesus in a vibrant, welcoming Catholic community. Serve Jesus in outreach and justice.
December 15, 2019 3rd Sunday of Advent
Adult Faith Formation
Advent Reflection 2019
Reflection from Father Tom Faith Formation
Normal Faith Formation Classes are happening this Wednesday December 18th at the Parish Center. We encourage our Faith For-mation parents to partici-pate in the Communal Pen-
ance Service this Wednesday evening after you drop your Faith Formation students off at Faith Formation. The service will conclude in time to pick up your stu-dents at 7:45. Faith Formation students will have an opportunity to do Reconciliation at another time.
For our most up to date menu check the parish website www.smm-gv.org under the Faith Formation tab to see what is for dinner. You can also check the menu on our Facebook page – St. Margaret Mary Church, be
sure to “Like” our page”.
On Friday December 27th our middle school and high school youth will have the chance to find Waldo at our Waldo Photo Hunt at Mall of America. Permission slips were passed out at Faith For-mation last week but will also be available on our website on the Faith For-mation page. This trip is
open to all middle school and high school youth (grades 6 -12) and their friends. Permission slips and pre-registration is a must. The only cost for the day long trip is your money for food and purchases you make at MOA. You may also bring a bag lunch to cut down on food cost. We will leave that day about 9:45 am from the Parish Center and return some time that evening around 7:00 pm. Students under the age of 18 must stay with a chaperoned group the entire time per MOA rules. Text or call Tim Stanoch at 612-567-0052 with any questions.
Music and Liturgy
Reconciliation Service
Wednesday, Dec 18 6:30 pm
Join in communal prayer asking God’s forgiveness for all that separates us from His love and from one another.
Priests will be available for confession using Form 2 with individual absolu-tion.
Preparing for Christmas
As Christmas draws near, we are busy shopping and get-ting the gifts wrapped, but in the Gospel Jesus invites us to imitate John the Baptist. Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John, “What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind? Then what did you go out to see? Someone dressed in fine clothing? Those who wear fine clothing are in royal palaces. Then why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you.
Sharing with others what we have is the way to prepare for Christmas because Christmas is the celebration of God‘s sharing His only Son with this world. It is by giv-ing that we receive. We should share out of our need ra-ther than sharing in order to get rid of things from our closets.
In the second reading the apostle James reminds us to be patient and firm while waiting for the Lord. Be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. He fur-ther instructs us, do not complain, brothers and sisters, about one another, that you may not be judged. Behold, the Judge is standing before the gates. Take as an exam-ple of hardship and patience, brothers and sisters, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Complain-ing about one another is not a Christian attitude. If we really want to prepare for Christmas with Joy, then we need to change our hearts. The change of our hearts makes the birth of Jesus a reality in our homes and our community.
A burden shared becomes light. A long journey traveled with love becomes short. A Christmas shared with gifts of gratitude becomes meaningful. Wishing a joyful Advent!
Singing carols is one of the most cherished traditions of the Christ-mas season. This year the Young Christians will lead us in singing the much-loved and familiar carols on Tuesday, Dec 24 at 3:30 pm, fol-lowed by the 4:30 Christmas Eve mass. In addition to lifting our own
voices in praise and joy, we will have the opportunity to hear our young people do some special pieces. And wait…there’s more! We have talented young musicians who play piano, saxophone, violin, percussion and hand chimes ready to enhance our music with instruments! This is a time to sing and support the youth of our parish. We hope that many of you will come and participate, whether or not you stay for mass. It will be joyous, inspiring, and the per-fect way to begin your participation in this holy celebra-tion of the birth of Jesus!
PRISM—Thank you for the generous donations to the Prism Toy Drive. Late donations are used in the birthday room throughout the year.
Paper products and pantry items are needed in the food shelf.
Saturday, December 14 4:00 pm Confessions 4:30 pm Mass …..† Nick and Edith Bloberger
Sunday, December 15 3rd Sunday of Advent 10:00 am Mass …..People of SMM
Tuesday, December 17 5:30 pm Adoration 6:30 pm Mass Wednesday, December 18 8:00 am Mass …..† Russel & Margaret Stimart 5:00 pm Young Christian Choir Practice 5:30 pm Faith Formation Meal 6:30 pm Reconciliation Service 6:30 pm Faith Formation 7:00 pm Adult Choir Practice Thursday, December 19 8:00 am Mass
Saturday, December 21 4:00 pm Confessions 4:30 pm Mass …..† Nick and Edith Bloberger Hospitality
Sunday, December 22 4th Sunday of Advent 10:00 am Mass …..People of SMM Hospitality
† deceased living
December 14 - December 22
Christmas Memorials Remember a loved one, living or deceased, with a dona-tion to the Christmas church environment.
Please enclose your contribution in a “memorial gift” envelope, print the name of your loved one being remembered on the enve-lope and return the envelope in the collection at mass.
Social Ministry
Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps pro-vide medications, nursing care, and more. Roughly 94% of donations aid senior religious. Please be generous. Envelopes are available in the back of church. Or indicate Religious Retirement in the memo line of your check.
It was great to see so many people last Saturday at our Adult Faith Formation 2019 Advent Reflection with Fr. Michael Joncas. Thanks to all who brought treats and re-freshments. The day was packed with amazing content from Fr. Michael. Thanks to Dennis Becker who was up-stairs recording the whole session. If you were unable to make the day contact the parish office to see the record-ing.
Adult Faith Formation
Thanks Fr. Michael Joncas for celebrating 4:30 Liturgy last Saturday after the Advent Reflection.
Spiritual Life Anointing of the Sick
If you, or someone you know of, is ill, elderly or facing surgery, please call the Parish Office.
Baptism Please call the Parish Center early in your pregnancy or adoption process to register for a Baptism Preparation Session.
Marriage Please call the parish office six months in advance.
RCIA, First Eucharist, Confirmation Please call the Parish Center.
Good Shepherd (K-6) 763-545-4285 145 Jersey Ave S. Golden Valley www.gsgvschool.org
Sacred Heart (PreK-8) 763-537-1329 4050 Hubbard Ave N. Robbinsdale www.sacredheartrobbinsdale.org
Catholic Schools Affiliated with St. Margaret Mary Catholic Schools
Archdiocesan Synod
Upcoming Parish Events
Communal Reconciliation - Dec 18th 6:30 pm Christmas Eve Mass at 4:30 pm, Carols at 3:30 pm Christmas Day Mass at 10:00 am New Years Day Mass at 9:00 am
Archdiocesan Synod – Upcoming Prayer and Listening Events
What’s working and what’s not in the Archdiocese? Archbishop Hebda wants to hear from you! Please prayer-fully consider attending an upcoming Prayer and Listen-ing Event, as part of the Pre-Synod Process and make your voice heard. Your input will help guide the Archdio-cese over the next 5-10 years. There are 20 Prayer and Listening Events. The next three are: Saturday, Jan. 5, 1-4 p.m. at Holy Cross (Minneapolis), Sat, Jan 25 9-noon at St Peter Claver, St Paul, Tues, Jan 28 6-9 pm at Pax Christi, Eden Prairie,
Learn more about the Synod and see a full listing of Pray-er and Listening Events at archspm.org/synod.
Pastor Father Thomas Rayar [email protected]
Director of Faith Formation / Youth Ministry
Tim Stanoch [email protected] call or text 612-567-0052
Director of Music/Liturgy Gretchen Eckes | [email protected]
Parish Business Administrator
Diane Mareck [email protected]
Pastoral Team
Parish Leadership
The Church of St. Margaret Mary 2323 Zenith Ave. N., Golden Valley, MN 55422
Parish Center Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8 - 3:30 pm, Friday 8 - noon
763-588-9466 Fax: 763-588-0040 —————————————————————————————
Web: www.smm-gv.org Email: [email protected]
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Mass ………………………... 4:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 pm Sunday Mass………………………….. 10:00 am with Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Weekday Mass Schedule
Tuesday, Mass at 6:30 pm (Adoration at 5:30 pm) Wednesday and Thursday, Mass at 8:00 am
Pastoral Emergencies and Anointing of the Sick call Father Tom at 763-515-2005
COUNCIL FOR MISSION & MINISTRY At Large Members
Karen Brantner Frances deKooker Tina Gorgos Richard Kramer Kayleen Taffe
COUNCIL FOR MISSION & MINISTRY COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES
Nancy Huntley, Trustee Jean Plucinski, Adult Faith Formation Georgeann Wobschall, Social Ministry
FINANCE COMMITTEE Jeb Myers, Trustee Rick Riley Gene Blanski Jim Sherburne Norine Stimart
PRAYER CHAIN Jennie Schlumpberger…..………………… 763-546-5088
