Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish
Mission Statement and
Weekend Mass Schedule

"We, the people of God, welcome all to experience the nourishment and healing spirit of Jesus Christ. Drawing life from the word of God and the sacraments, we are empowered to assist in meeting the spiritual and human needs of our families, our parish, and larger community. We proclaim the Kingdom of God with compassion, mercy and understanding."

__________

Weekend Mass Schedule
(Regular)

 St. Margaret's Church
o MASS Sunday 7:30AM | 11:00AM
o MASS Saturday 4:00PM (Sunday Vigil)

St. Mary's Church
o MASS Sunday 9:00AM

Directions

PENTECOST

Click HERE for Readings & Gospel
Click HERE for Parish Bulletins
Mass Intentions: Upcoming or Previous
 

Saturday,
June 7th

Sunday,
June 8th

 

Prayer for
Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

_______

_______

Celebration of Ven. Peyton Memorial Mass

Pray together
for his Beatification on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
3PM Rosary at the burial site
4PM Vigil Mass at St. Joseph Chapel
500 Washington St., N.Easton, MA
Parking adjacent to St. Joseph Chapel with complimentary shuttle to and from the burial site.
Contact Michelle with Questions at 508-238-4095, ext. 2024 or email Michelle at [email protected]

_______

Welcome Father
Shiju (George) Chittattukara!

The parish community of St. Margaret’s and St. Mary’s welcomes Father George as our new Parish Administrator. Father comes to us from his previous assignment in Mount Dora, Florida. Please join us in welcoming him to our parish and take a moment to introduce yourself.

Click "Read More" (below) to view and read
Father George's Letter to our Parish.

Read More

_______

_______

_______

The Holy Father's Intentions for the
Month of June, 2025
Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
An Overview of the Liturgical Calendar
of Solemnities, Feasts and Other Observances
for the Month of June, 2025
(click HERE to view and download)
________
St. Joseph the Worker
Adoration Chapel

 

ADORATION!!

Adorers may go to the "St. Joseph the Worker Adoration Chapel" for their personal Adoration.

Now Open
Tuesday thru Friday
10AM until 4PM
Saturday
10AM until 1PM
Click HERE for more about St. Joseph the Worker

_______

Parish Office Hours
The Parish Office is
OPEN TUES., WED. & THUR. - 9AM TO 1PM
On MON. & FRI.,
a pre-scheduled APPOINTMENT is required.
Our telephone number is
508-759-7777
.

St. Margaret Church, Buzzards Bay, MA
Sunday, October 10th at 11AM

(Click for latest live-stream & VoD Videos)

St. Mary Church, Onset, MA
Sunday, June 1st at 9AM

(Click for latest live-stream & VoD Videos)
Click for Online Giving!
Thank You for your generous support!
ATTIC TREASURES
"THRIFT SHOP"!!!!
________ 
St. Margaret Parish Center!!!!
143 Main Street, Buzzards Bay
TUESDAY thru SATURDAY 10AM - 4PM
DONATIONS NOW WELCOME WHEN OPEN
Contact Phone: 774-247-4385
__________
May Proceeds to the Parish $11,955.08

_______

Family of Faith - CCD 2025-2026
We strongly encourage attending the June 22, 2025 Corpus Christi Procession 11:00AM (Weather Permitting).
Our new class schedule for the upcoming Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 year will be posted HERE as soon as it becomes available.

Quo Vadis Retreat- June 19-22, 2025

Quo Vadis is a camp for teen boys (13-18yo) to grow in faith as they learn to discern God’s call for them. Through talks, prayer and fraternity, with a perfect mix of basketball, ultimate frisbee, hiking (and many others), come thoroughly enjoy this 4 day- all boys- camp at Anna Maria College! Scholarships are available by contacting the Vocations Office at 508-888-0209. For further information or to register, visit https://fallrivervocations.org/qvd/

_______

The 3 Ts: Time, Talent, and Treasure
A Call to Stewardship Spirituality

“Give and it will be given to you. A good measure,
pressed down, shaken together, running over,
will be put into your lap; for the measure you give
will be the measure you get back” Luke 6/38

Christ asks of us to do His works in our community and his Church. We need to rejuvenate ourselves through service. Reaching out with love to others, while sometimes difficult, is nonetheless spiritually enriching. It is a necessary part of Catholic life. It is the personal responsibility of each one of us as of the Church.
Read More

Are you interested
in deepening your spiritual journey?

Would you consider living a Cursillo Retreat?
“Cursillo” translates to short course. These retreats are designed as a short informal course in Christianity offered mainly by laypeople along with clergy & spiritual leaders.

For more information, please contact,
Maureen O’Rourke King at
774-313-8734. This may be the best gift
you ever give yourself!

_______

Want to grow as a disciple?
Take one of the STEPS

Service to others-share our talents with others.
Tithing-sacrificial giving to the church and the poor
Engage in a small Groups
Prayer & sacraments- adoration, Confession, daily prayer
Share Faith with others-invite others!

_______

Prayers and Memorials
HOLY ROSARY AND MASS

Weekday Mass begins at 8:30AM with Holy Rosary at 08:10AM at St. Margaret Church.

† ROSARY at St. Margaret's Church

→ (Monday - Friday) at 08:10 AM before the 08:30 AM Mass → (Sunday) at 7:00 AM before the 7:30AM Mass

____________

Rosary - WPLM Radio 99.1 FM Daily broadcast at 5AM

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
CONFIRMATION CLASS

NEWLY BAPTIZED

Congratulations to our Newly Baptized Parishioner Pricilla Rose Brown and her Family.

PARISH PRAYER LIST
Marguerite Burnes
Marie Mazzarelli
Madelyn Alexander
Lenny Fontes
Oscar Huerta
Maura Hathaway
Sandy Guerra
Joan Behan
Jennifer Rose
Elaine Fabrizio
Selah Mei Tierney
Hailey Manduca
Dennis Decker
Patty Silva
Lorraine Reneau
Marguerite Shey

__________

If you would like to have someone listed on our Parish Prayer List, please contact the office to add your loved one's name. Be sure to request the name(s) you would like listed with the correct spelling.

COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND

Please notify the office of any parishioner who is unable to attend Mass due to illness, disability or age.

HOUSE BLESSING
If you would like your house blessed, and dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, please call the office to arrange a time.
ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED

We are in need of Altar Servers to assist at Mass. Anyone who has received their First Communion is able to serve. Please consider becoming a part of this beautiful ministry serving God in a special way. Please contact the office for more information. (508) 759-7777

LECTORS
The Parish is in need of Lectors throughout the Liturgical year. If you are interested in being a part this ministry, please contact the Parish Office. Thank you
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ..... Please feel free to assist at Mass when there is a shortage of Eucharistic Ministers for that Mass. We truly appreciate your dedication to this ministry. God bless you and thank you.

Read More
SANCTUARY LAMPS

For the Week of June 1st, the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Margaret's Church will be For Robert Kreisinger

For the Week of May 25th, the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Margaret's Church will be For Our Parishioners

For the Weeks of June 1st and May 25th, the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Mary's Church will be For Our Parishioners

OFFERTORY WINE, ALTAR BREAD

For the Weeks of June 1st and May 25th, the Offertory Wine/Altar Bread at St. Margaret's and St. Mary's will be For Our Parishioners

MEMORIALS

The Memorials available are: Sanctuary Lamp, Offertory Wine and Altar Bread. Cost is $25 per item per week, except for the Sanctuary Lamp ($15 per week).

If you would like to have a Memorial devoted to a loved one for the week, please call the Office and we will be glad to assist you in this special remembrance.

GLUTEN FREE HOSTS

If you need to receive gluten free hosts, please arrive at mass no later than 10 minutes before it begins and tell a Sacristan so we can accommodate you. Thanks!

Parishioners and Support
GARDENING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If you enjoy plants and gardening and looking for an opportunity to become involved in our parish community, please volunteer for our Gardening Team this summer. Contact the office for more information.

ATTIC TREASURES UPDATE

We will now welcome your donations any day and time the store is open. Thank you for your patience while we caught up on processing donations that were in-house. We have space for furniture in good condition. Please bring a photo into the store to be pre-approved prior to drop off. Thank you for your support of Attic Treasures and our Parish.

ATTIC TREASURES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS WITH A TRUCK
Looking for monthly volunteers with a truck to pick up large donated items/furniture and deliver them to the store. Please call or text Caroline Dana at 781.424.5644 if you are interested in volunteering. Thank you.
THE MASS BOOK FOR 2025
The Mass Book for 2025 is now available. Please call the Parish office to schedule Masses and memorials for the year. Hymnals are also available for dedication. If you would like to book a Mass in memory of a loved one, birthdays, anniversaries or for any other intentions please call the rectory at (508) 759-7777. The suggested stipend for a Mass is $10.00 weekdays, $20.00 for Sundays.
THIS WEEKEND'S SECOND COLLECTION
The Weekend of May 31st and June 1st is for "The Catholic Communication Campaign".  Thank you for your generous donations.
Cursillo Convocation 2025
Have You Considered
LIVING A CURSILLO

Calling all Cursillistas and those interested in making your Cursillo: Join a day of presentations, discussions, music and lunch on Saturday, June 28th at Stonehill College. www.fallriverdiocese.org/convocation25

Would you consider living a Cursillo Retreat? “Cursillo” translates to short course. These retreats are designed as a short informal course in Christianity offered mainly by laypeople along with clergy & spiritual leaders.
For more information, please contact our Parish Cursillo Ambassador: Maureen O'Rourke King at: [email protected] or call 774-313-8734. It may be the best gift you give yourself!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
COUNCIL 2911
Regular Monthly Meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday - 7PM
in the Parish Hall.
__________________________
Congratulations to Ray Burke awarded 2025 Knight of the Year Knights of Columbus Council 2911
SVdP SHOP urgently
needs Non-Perishables
Please note that the SVdP THRIFT STORE IS NOW OPEN!! The store is in urgent need of Non-Perishables such as Canned Vegetables, Pasta, etc. of non-perishable food items to stock its food pantry. Donations can be brought to their thrift shop at 5 Armory Rd Buzzards Bay or in the bins located at the doors to the church. Any help that you can provide is greatly appreciated. Thank You. The SVdP Store also needs volunteers to organize dishware, knickknacks and toys for children or just be there to help customers. When you can, please stop by the thrift store and take a look! The SVdP Thrift Store is located at the K of C Hall on 5 Armory Rd. in Buzzards Bay. For more info, please visit our Ministries Page.
HOME VISITS
with the Blessed Mother
In the past Mary V. Rose and her brother would bring a statue of the Blessed Mother to homes throughout the area for prayer. This ministry has begun again with a smaller lightweight statue. If you or someone you know would like to receive the statue for a week, please contact Marian Rose at 508-295-8614. Forms will also be located at the entrances to both churches.
WALKING WITH PURPOSE!!
Women's Bible Study

Most of us live as if our hearts aren’t a priority. We tend to put other people’s hearts before our own, believing that’s what a good woman is supposed to do. But guess what? We matter to God. Join us Mondays 6-8PM in the Parish Center. For more information please email: [email protected]

ROSARY MAKING GROUP
at St. Mary's & for all in the Parish
St. Margaret Parish is now offering the opportunity for parishioners to learn how to make Mission Cord Rosaries. Beginners’ kits are free for those who want to come to St. Mary’s Church at 10:00 AM on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Marian Rose will teach you how to make the rosaries and give you information on how to order additional kits and where to send the Rosaries once they are completed. Completing a handmade Rosary is like giving the Blessed Mother a beautiful Rose.
PARISH REGISTRATION
We are currently in the process of updating our parish records. If you are not registered with the parish and would like to be, registration forms can be found in the back of our churches or you may contact the Parish Office.
ESTATE PLANNING
Please remember
St. Margaret's - St. Mary's
in your estate plan.

ATTIC TREASURES THRIFT SHOP

A huge thank you to all who have contributed to the success of our shop which benefits our parish in many ways. However, with success comes challenges and once again we are seeking volunteers. Please consider helping even if it is
for a couple of hours each week or every other week. Specifically, we need assistance on Fridays and Saturdays, but any day Tuesday through Saturday would be welcome! Also, anyone with online selling experience would be greatly welcomed. Please stop by the shop if you would like to help out or call Cheryl Legace (774) 291-2098.

HELPING MOMS IN NEED

We are starting a new ministry here at our parish to assist moms who need help obtaining essential baby items such as diapers, wipes, etc. If you would like to donate items to this ministry, please contact Lisa Tully at [email protected] - Thank you

OUTREACH MINISTRY

The parish has started a ministry program to help those who are alone, lonely, or in need. If you are interested in assisting or know of someone that may benefit from this ministry, please contact Anne Silvia at [email protected]

Liturgical & Saints Days

June, 2025
(Click the Calendar then Select a Date)

_______

Fall River
Diocesan Calendar

June, 2025
(Click BELOW to view
the most recent Calendar
then Select an Event)

Jubilee 2025
On Sunday, December 29, in union with bishops throughout the world, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., celebrated a special Mass to open the local diocesan observance of the Jubilee Year 2025 in the Catholic Church.
The Mass took place in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Fall River, and the faithful from the Diocese of Fall River were invited and encouraged to take  part.

Read More

_______


Feeling Anxious or Sad?

The Mental Health Ministry of Catholic Charities Diocese of Fall River in partnership with Hope Catholic Charities, USA, offers a FREE chat service that provides encouragement and strategies on how to manage every day stress and anxiety using CHATBOT TECHNOLOGY:  Simply text “Hi” to Hope at 1-202-949-7249 to get instant support; or for Facebook users, https://www.Facebook.com/HopeCCUSA, Start Code: CCFR.

For more information about Hope or the Mental Health Ministry, contact Jack Weldon, ([email protected]) or Rose Mary Saraiva ([email protected]) or call 508-674-4681.

Visit our Mental Health Ministry page at https://ccfrdioc.org/mental-health-ministry/

Please visit the Diocesan Safe Environment page for more information: https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/directory-offices/office/safe-environment/

“Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these". Mark 10:14

Visit the Diocese of Fall River website: HERE

BISHOP STANG HIGH SCHOOL, Dartmouth, MA

Families of current 6th & 7th graders are invited to a Fall Open House on October 20th from 12:00PM to 2:00PM and then on Monday, November 4th for an evening 6:30PM to 8:00PM for a campus guided tour to see classrooms, meet students, and speak to faculty and administration! Pre-Registration is recommended; however walk-ins are always welcome! For more info and to register for a tour, go to the Admissions page at Admissions or for important dates go to more information at Dates

ST. JOHN PAUL II SCHOOL Applications

St. John Paul II School - a provider of Catholic education on Cape Cod for grades 5-12, is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year! The JPII Admissions Office invites you to attend its upcoming virtual and in-person events, including: Friday Zoom Coffees Hop on a Zoom call select Friday mornings with Admissions Director Michael Wahle to learn more about JPII from the comfort of your home or office! Email Mr. Wahle at [email protected] for the Zoom link and time.