Parish Office Staff Clergy Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John P. Hopkins Deacons Tommy Watts Austin Lobo Religious Education Madeline Romano [email protected]Pastoral Associate Sr. Catherine Charles, SND [email protected]Parish Support Staff Tina Maichle [email protected]Lois Nowell [email protected]General Information [email protected]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 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 Kevin Cameron at 302-455-8701 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: 302-290-0352 Doughnuts / Refreshments after Mass Cindy Sparco: 302-836-0385 Welcoming Committee Trish Gerhart: 302-379-3869 Prayer Shawl Linda Barry: 302-379-2513 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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This weekend we celebrate Catechetical Sunday. It marks the
official opening of the RE year, when all RE families, catechists, and
aides gather to commit to this important ministry in the life of any
parish. St Margaret’s is very lucky and blessed with deeply commit-
ted adults, as well as college and high school students who volunteer
their time to prepare and share lessons with the young members of
our parish. Since WE ALL are called to be catechists, by virtue of
our baptism, please take time this weekend to remember those peo-
ple in your life who have been instrumental in passing on our Catho-
lic faith to you. If you can, let them know what that has meant to
you!
Please see the flyer in this week’s bulletin, which lists those who are
in active catechetical ministry in our parish. Please keep them, as
well as our RE families in your prayers this year.
RE opening liturgies are scheduled for this weekend at the 10:30
and on Tuesday, Sept 19. Tuesday RE families should report direct-
ly to church for 5:00 pm Mass, and parents need to stay with their
students.
All Consent Form A papers are due no later than September 26.
First Reconciliation/First Eucharist Class of 2018 – Parent Orien-
tation meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 25 at 6:30 pm in
church. ONLY PARENTS need to attend this important meeting. Full
schedules and info regarding First Eucharist dates will be shared at
this meeting.
Jr High Youth Ministry – It’s your turn to get start-ed! All SMOS 7th and 8th grade parishioners are invited to join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of the month, in the Social Room, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Friday, September 22 is our information-kick off meeting. Come see what we’re about, what we have planned for this year, and consider joining us. Please contact Mrs. Romano to RSVP , or for more information – [email protected], or call 834-0225, ext 103.
Knights of Columbus
“September” Family of the Month
Joseph Bacon
The Knights of Columbus would like to congratulate Joseph as our
Knight of The Month. Joseph is one of our fine Ushers for 10:30
Masses. The late Dave Jones, a long time Knight, was Joseph’s
mentor. Joseph recently joined our Knights and is looking forward to
volunteering his time for our church. The Parish and the Knight's
greatly appreciate your dedication and commitment.
Social Justice Reflection
Sunday Sep 17, 2017 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
We must not believe the Evil One when he tells us that there is noth-
ing we can do in the face of violence, injustice and sin.
~Pope Francis on twitter@Pontifex 24 Mar 2013
THE SCOUTING CORNER Cub Scouting is for boys in the 1st - 5th grades or 7 - 10 years
old. Anyone interested in learning more about Pack 283 should contact Kevin Cameron at [email protected].
Boy Scouting is for boys who are at least 11 years old and have complet-
ed the 5th grade. Anyone interested in Troop 283 should contact Rob Szczerba at [email protected] or 302-836-5806.
“ Scouting News” The Cub Scouts are gearing up for a great year. This fall the boys will be
camping, helping their community, participating in fun activities, and making new friends! We look forward to our adventures with our Scout Families!
~Fall Open House on Sunday, October 29th from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
~Spartan for a Day for 8th Grade students, beginning Octo-
ber 3rd and offered, Tuesday – Friday.
8th Grade HSPT at Saint Mark’s, offered December 2nd at 8:00
a.m. or December 3rd at 12:00 p.m. For a full list of admissions
dates or to register for an event, visit the Saint Mark’s Admissions
web-page at www.stmarkshs.net/Admissions.
Ursuline Academy Open House
October 15, 2017 The Upper School of Ursuline Academy will be hosting an Open
House on Sunday, October 15, 2017.
Please register for the open house at ursuline.org/admissions.
Christ the Teacher School News A Message from the Principal Many people love dogs but some children are afraid of them. Some
have an allergy to certain types of dogs. Thus, Christ The Teacher
School has a policy stating dogs are not allowed on the school prop-
erty. We regularly have people from our school and fans from visit-
ing schools bringing their dogs to the games/meets/matches held on
our school property. We ask everyone to respect the schools policy
and please do not bring your dogs with you to the sporting events at
our school. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, your coop-
eration is greatly appreciated.
Mount Aviat’s Annual Roast Beef Dinner Join us at Mount Aviat Academy on Sunday, September 24th from 3 to 6
p.m. for our annual roast beef dinner served with mushroom gravy, mashed
potatoes, and of course a delicious array of desserts. Tickets are available in advance or at the door: Adults - $14, Seniors - $11, and Children (4-10) - $9.
Takeout available, too! For tickets, contact Mrs. Mackie at 410-398-2206 ext.
213 or [email protected]. Mount Aviat is located at 399 Childs Road, Childs, MD (north of Elkton on Rt. 213).
30th Annual Celebration of the Red Mass The annual Red Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 2, at
6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church. This is the 30th
Annual Celebration of the Red Mass, and the homilist will be Fr.
Robert Kennedy, who was homilist for the first diocesan Red Mass.
Dating back to the Middle Ages, the Red Mass is celebrated annual-
ly for judges, lawyers, law professors and students, and government
officials. The Mass invokes the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those
who seek justice and serve in its administration. Dinner follows in
the church hall.
Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends Cam-
paign
25% Off Coupon Tuesday, 10/17/17, 9 am to 10 p.m.
Don’t forget to buy your 25% off coupon for Boscov’s Friends Help-
ing Friends campaign. Your $5 donation for this coupon stays
right here in St. Margaret’s. Shoppers from the past few years have
recounted what a good shopping event it was (and we even have
treats if you stop by our table). You can even go ahead of time and
“case the place” to find the selection you want. See us before/after
Masses in the Gathering Space as of Labor Day weekend or go to the
Church office during the regular work day. Contact Patti Abernethy
Families Hurt, Families Heal Addiction is a family disease. This talk will aim to clarify what addiction is,
how it progresses, and how it affects families. Just as there are common,
predictable symptoms of addiction, there are common, predictable, detri-mental family patterns associated with addiction. A recovery lifestyle can be
built within and around an individual. Similarly, families can recover from
the damage of addiction to grow stronger than ever. Recovery is possible and so very worthwhile. This will be an interactive hour, so please bring your
questions. This free event is presented by Ashley Addiction Treatment and
Limen House on Wednesday, September 27, at 6:30pm at Salesianum High School. About the presenter: Rebeccca Tillemans received her Master’s
degree in Mental Health Counseling from State University of New York,
Platsburgh. She worked as a counselor for the family program at Ashley and owns a private psychotherapy practice in Columbia, Maryland, where she
specializes in treating anxiety, addiction and psychological trauma. Visit
AshleyTreatment.org or 800-799-HOPE.
PARISH DRIVE
FOR THE POOR &NEEDY SCHEDULED
The FALL 2017 PARISH DRIVE FOR THE POOR & NEEDY,
sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, will be held Sat. &
Sun., OCT. 7 & 8, 2017. Items accepted include, in GOOD
CONDITION ONLY, gently used clothing, furniture, house wares,
small appliances, toys, blankets, sheets etc., which will be donated to
Catholic Charities Catholic Thrift Shop. In addition, non-perishable
food and personal care items will be accepted for our Emergency
Food Closet. Donations will be accepted Sat. from 5P – 7P, and
Sun., from 8A – 12P. Volunteers will be there to help load the items
onto the truck, and tax receipts will be available. For more infor-
mation, please call 834-0225.
Parish News Continued..
Saint Theresa "Shower of Roses Celebration" Please join us as we travel by bus to the St Theresa "Shower of Roses Celebration" at the Shrine Chapel of Saint Theresa of Lisieux at the
Carmelite Monastery in Coopersburg, PA on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Cost
is $30. There will be Mass then we will attend the Shower of Roses Celebra-tion with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Veneration of the
Relic of St Therese and Every Pilgrim receives a Blessed Rose. Also, a visit
to the tomb of the foundress of the order, the incorruptible Mother Theresa of the Child Jesus. Food available for purchase at the shrine and a stop for
dinner. Bus departs 9am- Parking Lot behind center plate at Blue Rocks Stadium and returns 8pm. To reserve call Bernadette at (302)998-1582 or
For more information about this affordable, once-in-a-lifetime
pilgrimage, including a day-to-day itinerary, exclusive features,
and pricing, go to www.cdow.org/anniversary-pilgrimage.
SECRETARY I/RECEPTIONIST The Diocese of Wilmington Catholic Charities’ is seeking
a Secretary I/Receptionist to work in the Dover office of Catholic
Charities. Catholic Charities directs and coordinates the charitable
and social service programs of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington
throughout Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
PART-TIME DIRECT SERVICE SPECIALIST The Diocese of Wilmington/Catholic Charities is seeking a Part-time
Direct Service Specialist for Bayard House, a community based
maternity home for teenage girls and women within the city of Wil-
mington.
This is a part-time - 19 hours per week position – Sundays 8 a.m. to
8 p.m., Mondays 3 – 8:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Free parking
For more information or to apply, see our posting on
Join the Bishop at the “Blue Mass”
October 6, 2017 at 11:00am Bishop Malooly invited you to the 2017 Diocese of Wilmington
“Blue Mass” on Friday, October 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Elizabeth
Church, 809 South Broom Street, Wilmington, Delaware. The “Blue
Mass” honors the local, county, state, and federal law enforcement,
fire, emergency medical, and military personnel who live and work
in Delaware and on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Those currently serv-
ing, the retired, and their families are invited to attend.
September 17, 2018 Mercy and forgiveness is a central theme to Christ’s message and
one He expands on in this week’s gospel. Christ not only reminds us of the Lord’s merciful nature in forgiving our sins, but also calls us to
forgive others as well. We are reminded today of the importance of spreading
this forgiveness to others. It can be hard to forgive our neighbors, especially if we find that we are forgiving them consistently for the same offense. Re-
member; however, that Christ holds us to a higher standard, a standard that
we should be thankful He keeps. How often do you find yourself struggling with the same sin? When confessing, do you find that you continue to seek
absolution from God for the same offenses? Most of us do, we tend to be
tempted by the same sin time and time again. How thankful we are that our Lord graces us with forgiveness, over and over again. As models of Christ we
should strive to spread this forgiveness on to others as well. This week as you reflect on this message pray for a loving heart, one full of forgiveness. Spread
this forgiveness on to others, regardless of how many times they may need to