FAITH FORMATION
REGISTRATION
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19TH & 26TH

Faith Formation registration will take place on Sunday, August 19th , 2018 and Sunday August 26th , 2018 from 8 AM to 1 PM in the St. Margaret School Gym. We look forward to another year together, as we grow in our love for Jesus Christ and His Church. See you then. Vinnie and Francine Armstrong.

MONTHLY SUMMER COOKOUT
AT THE CHURCH - THURSDAY AT 6:30PM
August 23rd

Join us each month for the 6PM Mass followed by some hamburgers and hotdogs and some summer fellowship. Free will offering. Bring a chair!

 SUNDAY EVENING MASS (6PM)
TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 2nd

As part of our parish outreach to the cadets at Mass. Maritime Academy, we will begin a Sunday evening Mass at 6 p.m. starting September 2nd. This will be a regular Mass of the parish and is open to everyone, but our hope is that this will attract cadets from MMA and other young people to worship. We are hoping to have young people as lectors, eucharistic ministers, servers, and involved in the music ministry, so if you are interested in serving in any of these ways, email: Fr. Tom ([email protected]) right away.

 

COFFEE & BAKED GOODS
EVERY SUNDAY

After each Sunday Mass at St. Margaret Church (School Hall) and at St. Mary Church, join us for coffee and baked goods. Sponsored each week by a different parish group, come for a few minutes of fellowship and friendship. If you are a visitor or new to the area, we’d love to meet you! If you are a year round resident - please come! Quite often we see each other at Mass but don’t know each other’s names.

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STAY CONNECTED!

Finally, a word just to invite us all to be more connected as a community. If you haven't already, please "Like" our Facebook Page (see below).

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SUNDAY EVENING MASS. You may have seen in last week’s bulletin and again this week that the parish will begin to have a Sunday evening Mass on September 2nd at 6:00 p.m.

As we prepare to begin another school year, one of the areas that our parish leadership will focus on this year will be to make more concerted efforts to reach out to the youth and young adults in our parish and local community.

We had some great initial success this summer with our teens who attended the Steubenville East Summer Youth Conference in Lowell; and then those who attended the Diocesan Catholic Youth Day on Martha’s Vineyard last week with Bishop DaCunha. Both of these events were wonderful experiences of the faith for our teens and our hope is to build on these this year. A big part of that will be to bring back a youth group for our teens. So keep an eye on the bulletin as that begins to emerge. If you would like to help as we bring this ministry back into focus in our parish, please contact me. We can use all the help we can get. And, most importantly, encourage your teens or teens you know to be active.

The other major outreach is the Sunday evening Mass that I mentioned. Our hope is that this Mass will be an attractive option to the cadets at the Mass Maritime Academy during the school year. The music for this Mass will be more contemporary in nature and have a youthful focus. We’re also hoping that young people will come forward to fulfill the liturgical roles as lectors and eucharistic ministers. This new Mass is open to everyone, of course, so feel free to come and check it out and support our young people with your prayers.

It will also serve as a “last chance” for Mass on a weekend when people may have missed Sunday Masses. There is currently no Sunday evening Mass from New Bedford to Mashpee, so let’s see how this goes. We will initially offer this Mass on a trial basis through the end of the year and see if it generates a following. Please spread the word!

VERY GRAND ANNUAL. I also wanted to offer an update on our total for the Grand Annual Appeal this year. As of Tuesday, our current total for this year’s appeal is $35,364. We have surpassed last year’s total of $32,000. As always, I am humbled by the generosity of this parish. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your goodness.

Peace, love,
and prayers,

Fr. Tom

 

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Second Collection

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KofC Council 2911

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RIP

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Women's Guild

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Secular Franciscans

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Prayer for Priests

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StM Reg School

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  • Altar Servers

    Altar Servers

    Altar Servers

    If you have received your First Holy Communion you are eligible to serve. Please consider serving your church in this special role. Please email: Mrs. Tina Burgess ([email protected]). Thank you.
  • Welcome

    Our Parish & Ministries

    Welcome

    WE WELCOME INTO OUR PARISH FAMILY ...
    Annabelle Catherine Hurd
    Kaileb Hart
    Pippa Chase Cardoza
    Grace Anna Randall
    Luke Branch
    Veda June Duval
    Gracelyn Rose Sims
    Amari Holley
    Henry Owen
    Alexandria Spencer Moore
    Genasis Christine Gumbs
    Ava Mc Millan
    Logan Cubellis
    Harrison Ace Matias
    Connor Joseph Estrella
    Isabella Rose Louise Coelho
    Julian Caradimos
    Jaelyn Auger
    Ava Virginia Howarth
    Ainsley Mae Chousa
    Brayden Fisher
    Daniel Robert Mc Cutcheon
    Dylan William-Capen Zander
    Ethan Everett Zander
    Maeve Mayberry
    Xavier Cardoza
    Tyrone Cardoza, Jr.
    Abigail Jane Boswinkel
    Jack Geoffrey Scotti
    Gregory James Hatchell
    Claire Kelly
    Marielle Kyle Lima Huffman
    Luke Ronayne
    Josephine Grace Floyd
    Elena Noelle Bunavicz
    Alessandra Hope Sielski
    Ainslee Faith Manduca
    Nicholas Rey Burgos
    Leonardo Antonio Carreira
    Morgan Fay Dana McCoy
    and WE EXTEND CONGRATULATIONS TO THEIR FAMILIES!
  • Eucharistic

    Our Parish & Ministries

    Eucharistic

    Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers help the priest distribute the Precious Body and Blood of Christ during the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
    Our Eucharistic Minister Training Program takes place on the first Tuesday of the month from 6 – 7PM at St. Margaret Church. If you are planning on attending please call the Rectory Office and leave your name and phone number. Thank you.
  • Readers

    Our Parish & Ministries

    Readers

  • Music

    Our Parish & Ministries

    Music

    Please call: Marianne Oien (508.725.4206), email: ([email protected]) or email: Wendy Herren, Director of Music at ([email protected]).
  • Memorials

    Our Parish & Ministries

    Memorials

    MEMORIALS
    The Tabernacle Lamp at St. Margaret’s the week of August 12th is for the Parenteau and the Magliano families.
    The Tabernacle Lamp at St. Margaret’s the week of August 19th is for Mary Layton.
    If you would like to have a Memorial devoted to a loved one for the week, please call the Rectory and we will be glad to assist you in this special remembrance. The Memorials are: the Tabernacle Lamps, Offertory Wine, Altar Bread, Holy Oils and Altar Flowers.
    Cost is $25 per item per week, except for the Tabernacle Lamp ($15 per week).
  • Birthdays

    Our Parish & Ministries

    Birthdays

    HAPPY AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
    Victoria Burgess, Teaghan Herren, Mary Lamb, John Mc Bride, Jr., Glen Monteiro, Cara Peterson, Samantha Radosta, Tara Soares, Paula Tumber
    LET'S CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY!

    To include you in our birthday list, please call the Rectory during the week (9 am - 3pm) and leave your name.
  • Prayers

    Our Parish & Ministries

    Prayers

    PARISH COMMUNITY PRAYERS FOR AUGUST 2018
    Madelyn Alexander, Kevin & Michael Cassady, Joseph Ellison, Robert Francis, Xander Franklin, Henry Gardyna, Kate Lonergan, Kelly Mules, Jim Sullivan, Joyce & Thomas Zucco.
    PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY
    Dimitri Bautista, (US Army) Rhiannon Barreda, Pvt Liam W. Brady, SSGT Dillon Caldwell, SGT Michael Dudley, Kevin Meiers (US Navy), LTJG Michael Feeney, TSGT Kevin Feeney, SSGT Zachary Moitoso, Max Rogers (USAF), Jack Rogers (US National Guard), Emily Smith (USAF)
    WE WILL BE STARTING NEW PRAYER LISTS ON SEPTEMBER 1st. WE WILL START FRESH WITH THESE LISTS. PLEASE CALL THE RECTORY OFFICE AND GIVE THE INFORMATION TO KATHY TO INCLUDE YOUR LOVED ONES NAME!!!!!!!
  • Weddings

    Our Parish & Ministries

    Weddings

  • Faith Formation

    Our Parish & Ministries

    Faith Formation

    FAITH FORMATION UPDATE!!!!
    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Vincent Armstrong, DRE at 617-823-8976.
  • Second Collection

    Our Parish & Ministries

    Second Collection

    SECOND COLLECTION

    The Second Collection the weekend of August 25th & 26th will be for “Capital Improvements - Assessment”.

    The Second Collection the weekend of August 18th & 19th will be for “Capital Improvements”.

    Please give what you can. Thank you and God bless you.
  • KofC Council 2911

    KofC Council 2911

    KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL #2911: Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday of Month 7:30 - 9:00pm 5 Armory Rd., Buzzards Bay – 508-759-3100 Hall available for functions.
  • SVdP Thrift Shop

    Our Parish & Ministries

    SVdP Thrift Shop

    THE SVdP THRIFT SHOP IS OPEN !
    Our new address is 134 Main Street, across the street from St. Margaret Church. Our Shop Phone number is 508-759-7171. Our Help Request Phone number is 508-759-7191 (NEW). We can always use additional help at the shop. To find out about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, please call or click our link.
  • RIP

    Our Parish & Ministries

    RIP

    Rest in Peace: Al Shea
  • Women's Guild

    Our Parish & Ministries

    Women's Guild

    Guild members will meet the 1st week of the month, followed by the (monthly) meeting. See our Parish Notes and Event Listing to confirm meeting details.
  • Secular Franciscans

    Our Parish & Ministries

    Secular Franciscans

    Devotions - 2nd Sunday of Month, 2 pm: Secular Franciscan Order: St. Margaret School Library. Prayer & Meeting. Please contact the Rectory Office if you wish to attend Prayer & Meeting.
    For more Secular Franciscan Information, please contact: The Third Order Secular Franciscans
    St. Francis of the Cape Fraternity
    St. Margaret Church - Buzzards Bay, MA
    Art Caldarola
    at 508-291-2315
  • Prayer for Priests

    Our Parish & Ministries

    Prayer for Priests

    WEEKLY PRAYER REQUEST FOR PRIESTS
    FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 12TH
    Rev. Michael Camara, Rev. Bradley Metz, CSC, Rev. Thomas Lopes, Pope Francis, Rev. Msgr. John Moore, Rev. Juan Munoz, Rev. Edward Murphy
    FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 19TH
    Rev. John Murray, Rev. Philip Davignon, Bishop Edgar da Cunha, SDV, Rev. Michael Nagle, Rev. Sudhir Nayak, SSCC, Rev, Bruce Neylon, Rev. Hebert Nichols
  • StM Reg School

    Our Parish & Ministries

    StM Reg School

    Please call our School office at 508-759-2213 for more information, visit us or see us on the web at http://www.smrsbb.org .

PEOPLE ORGANIZED TO WELCOME REFUGEES (POWR)

ONE OF OUR LORD'S MOST PROMINENT CALLS IS TO HELP THE AFFLICTED. THOSE FLEEING VIOLENCE AND OPPRESSION ARE SOME OF TODAY'S MOST AFFLICTED PEOPLE. IN RESPONSE, A POWR TEAM IS FORMING IN THE UPPER CAPE AREA TO SUPPORT REFUGEES RESETTLING IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND ST. MARGARET'S IS PLEDGED TO HELP ANY WAY WE CAN. THE TEAM IS A VOLUNTEER-LED EFFORT TO MEET A RANGE OF RESETTLEMENT NEEDS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING, PLEASE CONTACT FR. TOM AT (508. 759.7777) OR EMAIL: PASTOR@STMARGARETBBAY.ORG.

We will be welcoming a Rohingya refugee family at Logan Airport the week of August 12th. The family is a mother and father with a 9 month old boy. They fled genocide in Burma in 2015. The Team will be assisting the family as it begins a new life that offers safety, normalcy and dignity. We are still in need of some furnishings for the family's apartment, particularly, a crib and microwave. If you are interested in joining the team to welcome the family at the airport or donating items or funds, contact Steve Schrader at 703 389 2497.

 

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TO READ HIS NEW EXHORTATION
"REJOICE & BE GLAD!"

FRANCISCAN MISSION
SERVICE APPEAL

FMS relies on the prayers and financial support of good people to serve in Latin America, South America and here in the United States. FMS invites parishioners to reflect on Pope Francis' words from Evangelii Gaudium: "Every Christian is challenged, here and now, to be actively engaged in evangelization; indeed, anyone who has truly experienced God's saving love does not need much time or lengthy training to go out and proclaim that love." How might you be called to be engaged in evangelization? Some give by going on mission, and some go by giving-both prayers and donations. To find out more, visit: www.franciscanmissionservice.org.

St Margaret Church Schedule

o MASS Sun 7:30AM, 11AM

o MASS Sat 8AM, 4PM (Sunday Vigil)

o RECONCILIATION
Sat 3PM - 3:30PM

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o MORNING PRAYER
Mon - Wed - Fri - Sat 7:30AM

o MORNING MASS
Mon - Wed - Fri - Sat 8AM

o EVENING PRAYER
Tues and Thurs 5:30PM

o EVENING MASS
Tues and Thurs 6PM

o ROSARY
Sunday - 7AM
Mon - Wed - Fri - Sat
(after 8AM Mass)
Tues and Thurs
(after 6PM Mass)
 
o ADORATION of the EUCHARIST
First Friday every month -
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed after the 8AM Mass ending at 5PM.
 
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St Mary Church Schedule

o MASS Sunday 9AM

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Month of AUGUST
Liturgical & Saints Days

Click the image for
Sunday's Bulletin
and Readings

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Twentieth Sunday of
Ordinary Time

August 18th & August 19th

Collect Prayer:
O God, who have prepared for those who love you good things which no eye can see, fill our hearts, we pray, with the warmth of your love, so that, loving you in all things and above all things, we may attain your promises, which surpass every human desire. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

ATTENTION MMA CADETS

We are so happy to have you join us for worship during the school year and hope that St. Margaret’s can be your school year home. Fr. Tom is working on more ways that the parish can reach out to Maritime cadets so he can hear your ideas and chat with you.

º Beginning Sunday, September 2nd at 7PM there will be an MMA Mass at St. Margaret Church on Sunday evenings

º Join our Facebook Page to stay up-to-date and "Friend" me on Facebook at: fb.com/frtom.washburn

º Confession is always available. We will have regular Adoration throughout the year.

º Send suggestions to: Fr. Tom ([email protected]) or fb.com/frtom.washburn

PARISH MEN'S GROUP
Father's and Grandfather's Club
NEW LOCATION
Tuesday Mornings at 10:30AM

Deacon John Hanlon, parishioner, retired businessman, Captain in USMC, and former prison minister, will moderate a Men's Group, every Tuesday morning at 10:30 am. The group will meet in the 2nd floor Conference Room in the Parish Office. Open to all men of the parish, this group will hold discussions of faith and family to help you grow in your spiritual life. If interested, call the parish Office (508.759.7777).

ARE YOU A EUCHARISTIC MINISTER, Altar Server, Lector, Choir member, or Usher at your winter parish? .....
Would you like to serve in these roles during the summer? Click HERE to download our form to fill out your information. Please leave it in the collection basket.

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.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING .....
Eucharistic Minister Training takes place on the first Tuesday of the month, from 6 - 7PM at St. Margaret Church. If you are planning on attending, please call the Rectory Office and leave your name and phone number. Thank you.

CLICK HERE!

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