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."
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Weekend Mass Schedule
(Regular)
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THIRD SUNDAY
OF LENT
Saturday,
March 22nd
Sunday,
March 23rd
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.
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St. Mary's Tuesday Evening Masses
Tuesday, March 25th 5:30PM
Tuesday, April 1st 5:30PM
Tuesday, April 8th 5:30PM
Tuesday, April 15th 5:30PM
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Visits to the Homebound
If you or someone you know are homebound and would like Father George to visit, please call the office at (508)-759-7777 and he will be happy to make a time to visit.
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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.
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Father George's Letter to our Parish.
It has been one month since I have come to St. Margaret and St. Mary parish/mission. Change is always difficult, but it is necessary and beneficial for our growth. ‘Jesus transforms all who believe in Him and makes them holy.’ 2 Cor 4:16
Fall is a beautiful time of year. As the vibrant leaves of Summer begin to change colors and then fall to the ground, a transformation is taking place. As I come to you, I am part of that change, of that transformation to new beginnings. I pray that you will accept me, encourage me and support me in the efforts we make as a team towards a common goal.
I am Father George (Baptismal name). I was born in the south of India. My Indian name is Shiju. Growing up, I was one of eight children, four boys and four girls. Both my parents are deceased. My Mom died a peaceful death two months ago with all her children by her side.
I was ordained in India on December 28, 2007 as a Vocationist priest to the order of Society of Divine Vocations, soon after coming to America I settled in Vermont which was quite a shock after living in hot and humid India all my life. I was quite unprepared for the snow and cold winters. I spent two years at Mary Star of the Sea Church Newport, VT. Then I was transferred as pastor to Brooklyn to Mary Our Lady of Solace, where I spent eight years, helping to rebuild and refurbish the church after hurricane Sandy completely destroyed the structure.
After completing that assignment, I went to the Sanctuary of Mary in Branchville, New Jersey while simultaneously serving in the Vocationist Motherhouse in Florham Park, New Jersey. Finally, I assumed a position at St. Patrick ‘s Catholic Church in Mt. Dora, Florida.
Now I am appointed to St. Margaret of Scotland and St. Mary of the Star of the Sea churches in Buzzards Bay and Onset, Massachusetts. I come to you with gratitude, joy and hope, preparing to serve you and to guide you in participating more fully in the sacramental life of the church. You may contact me at any time, using my email address or phone. I will make myself available for your needs. I am happy not only to visit you and your families in your homes, but also to visit any home-bound parishioners. Please do not hesitate to inform me.
We give thanks to all the priests who served through the years at these parishes. May we be blessings to each other in the coming months and years.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. George C (shiju)
admin@stmargaretbbay.org
Adoration Chapel
Adorers may go to the "St. Joseph the Worker Adoration Chapel" for their personal Adoration.
Now Open
Tuesday thru Saturday
10AM until 4PM

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St. Patrick’s Day Social
THANK YOU!

We wish to thank everyone who contributed to our St. Patrick’s gift basket raffle worth $600, especially Brenda, Ralph and Ernie! Congratulations to the winner Kitty Crowley!

St. Margaret Church, Buzzards Bay, MA
Sunday, October 10th at 11AM
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St. Mary Church, Onset, MA
Sunday, March 23rd at 9AM
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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!
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“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.
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"The practice of stewardship is important for the mission of the Church and for the spiritual well-being of each individual Christian. Everyone benefits from the sacrificial gift one makes of his time, talent and treasure." -Pope Benedict XVI
At our Parish and Mission (Onset), there are different ministries that help serve our community and His Church. No matter how big or small your contribution, our parish is not the same without you. When we serve together, we not only form friendships with one another, but we also deepen our relationship with God. So, I ask each of you to search your hearts for the time, treasure or talent that God has given to you. In gratitude for these gifts, I appeal to you to join a ministry where you can be of service to our church community. You are welcome to consider volunteering for more than one of the groups listed below. Then we at St. Margaret’s will give Glory to God as we use our time, treasure or talent in our journey of faith. (Click HERE to help consider more about sharing your time and talents.)
Thank you,
Fr. George C
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. The Holy Cross Retreat House, located in Easton, MA, is offering the following dates if you interested in exploring:
April 24-27, 2025 Women
For more information, please contact,
Maureen O’Rourke King at
774-313-8734. This may be the best gift
you ever give yourself!
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PRAY THE ROSARY WITH US
Weekday Mass now begins at 8:30AM and 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
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Rosary - WPLM Radio 99.1 FM
Daily broadcast at 5AM
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
Marion Rose
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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.
Please notify the office of any parishioner who is unable to attend Mass due to illness, disability or age.
If you are interested in assisting at Mass as an usher, we will be having a meeting on Saturday, April 5th at 9:15AM, in the church. Please come and join us!
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
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 MoreEUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING ..... Eucharistic Minister Training takes place on a pre-appointmet basis at St. Margaret Church. If you are interested, please call the Rectory Office and leave your name and phone number. Thank you.

For the Week of March 16th, the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Margaret's Church will be For Claire Coulombe
For the Week of March 23rd, the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Margaret's Church will be For Judy GriffinFor the Week of March 16th, the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Mary's Church will be For Our Parishioners
For the Week of March 23rd, the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Mary's Church will be For Our Parishioners
For the Week of March 16th, the Offertory Wine/Altar Bread at St. Margaret's and St. Mary's will be For Our Parishioners
For the Week of March 23rd, the Offertory Wine/Altar Bread at St. Margaret's and St. Mary's will be For Our Parishioners
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.
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!
MONTHLY MOVIE!
Date: March 30th
Time: 1:30PM
Place: Parish Hall
We will be showing “Faith of our Fathers.” Set in the time of the reformation, this movie brings the inspiring story of the English Martyrs to life for a contemporary audience. It is a message of great faith and profound courage. All are welcome! Popcorn will be served.
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.
The Weekend of March 22nd and March 23rd is for "Building Fund". Please give what you can. Thank you and God bless you.
If you are able to donate any time please call the office. 3-hour shifts.
Thank you!
LIVING A CURSILLO
April 24-27, 2025 Women
For more information, please contact our Parish Cursillo Ambassador: Maureen O'Rourke King at: m.orourke.king@comcast.net or call 774-313-8734. It may be the best gift you give yourself!
COUNCIL 2911
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The next Knights' Breakfast will be held In April in the Parish Hall following the 7:30 and 9:00AM Masses. More details to follow. Join us for food and fellowship.
needs Non-Perishables
with the Blessed Mother
Women's Bible Study
at St. Mary's & for all in the Parish
St. Margaret's - St. Mary's
in your estate plan.
If you would like your 2024 envelope contributions for your taxes, please contact the office.
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
OUTREACH MINISTRY
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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.
of Hope,” seeking to inspire hope around the world. Look for forthcoming information on additional opportunities to become a ‘Pilgrim of Hope’ through your own participation in Jubilee Year observances.
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, (jweldon@ccfrdioc.org) or Rose Mary Saraiva (rsaraiva@ccfrdioc.org) 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
ST. JOHN PAUL II SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
St. John Paul II School, 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 mwahle@jpiihyannis.org for the Zoom link and time.
Parish Office Hours
The Parish Office is now OPEN TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY FROM 9AM TO 1PM. On MONDAY & FRIDAY, a pre-scheduled APPOINTMENT is required.
Our telephone number is
508-759-7777.