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)

 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

FIFTH SUNDAY
OF LENT

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Mass Intentions: Upcoming or Previous
 

Saturday,
March 16th
Vigil Mass

Sunday,
March 17th

 

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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Help Needed for Holy Week!!

We are looking for volunteers who would like
to help set up the churches for the Holy Week
liturgies. Please contact the Parish Office @
508-759-7777. Below is a list of some tasks
where help is needed and greatly appreciated.

Flower set up
Brass polishing
Light cleaning
Ironing

Lenten Schedule:
Fridays during Lent: Adoration following 8:00 AM Mass, concluding with Stations of the Cross and Benediction at 6:00 PM.
Soup & Bread Fridays: All are invited to the Parish Hall after Stations of the Cross each Friday excluding Good Friday. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

On Fasting and Abstinence during Lent, Click HERE.

HOLY WEEK; Thursday, March 28th, Friday, March 29th and Saturday, March 30th
Families are strongly encouraged to attend the Triduum Masses leading up to Easter Sunday.

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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 Saturday
10AM until 4PM

Click HERE for more about St. Joseph the Worker

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

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St. Mary Church, Onset, MA
Sunday, March 17th at 9AM

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Your online donation is always appreciated.

ATTIC TREASURES
"THRIFT SHOP"!!!!
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St. Margaret Parish Center!!!!
143 Main Street, Buzzards Bay
TUESDAY thru SATURDAY 10AM - 4PM
NEW Contact Phone: 774-247-4385
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Month of February Parish Proceeds: $9,461.62
 
Thursday, March 28th
Friday, March 29th
Saturday, March 30th
Sunday, March 31st

Masses and Prayers

Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord's Supper - St. Mary's - 7:00PM
Night Prayers - St. Mary's - 9:00PM
Good Friday
Morning Prayers - St. Margaret's - 8:00AM
Stations of the Cross - St. Mary's - 3:00PM
Service of the Lord's Passion - St. Margaret's - 7:00PM
Holy Saturday
Morning Prayers - St. Margaret's - 8:00AM
Blessing of the Food for Easter - St. Margaret's - 11:00AM
Easter Vigil Mass - St. Margaret's - 7:00PM
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday Mass - St. Margaret's  - 7:30AM
Easter Sunday Mass - St. Mary's - 9:00AM
Easter Sunday Mass - St. Margaret's - 11:00AM

Faith Formation Lenten Food Drive
The CCD classes are holding a food drive to benefit St.Vincent de Paul. There is a table set up in the front of the church. Canned goods and non perishable items would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

On the 3rd Sunday of each month, the Knights of Columbus will host
a Pancake Breakfast
in the Parish Hall
after the 7:30AM & 9:00AM Masses.
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The next Pancake Breakfast is April 21st.
All are invited.

Please Note:

First Penance will be held on Sunday, March 17th approximately noontime following the 11AM Mass at St. Margaret Church.

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.

Prayers and Memorials
PARISH PRAYER LIST
New prayer list now starting. Please contact the Parish Office to add names to the list.

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.

THE MASS BOOK

The Mass Book for 2024 is now available. Please come by or contact the office to begin scheduling Masses and memorials for next year.

SANCTUARY LAMPS

For the Week of March 10th the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Margaret's Church will be For Our Parishioners

For the Week of March 17th the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Margaret's Church will be For Jack English

For the Weeks of March 10th and March 17th the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Mary's Church will be For Our Parishioners

OFFERTORY WINE, ALTAR BREAD

For the Weeks of March 10th and March 17th 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.

PRAY THE ROSARY WITH US

ROSARY at St. Margaret's Church

(Monday - Friday) following 8AM Mass (Sunday) at 7AM before the 7:30AM Mass

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Rosary - WPLM Radio 99.1 FM Daily broadcast at 5AM

Have You Considered
LIVING A CURSILLO?
Cursillo is a three-day learning experience in basic Christianity featuring practical insights into an everyday life of faith and service. It is a unique experience and offers us an opportunity to develop, nurture and deepen our own personal relationship with Jesus. Cursillo weekends are enjoyed by active and less active Christians. The Cursillo weekends are held at the Holy Cross Retreat House, located on the campus of Stonehill College. Are you looking for something to further develop your faith journey? Below are upcoming retreat dates:
Men’s: March 21-24, 2024
Women’s: April 25-28, 2024
It may be the best gift you give yourself! For more information, please contact our Parish Cursillo Ambassador: Maureen O'Rourke King at: [email protected] or call 774-313-8734.
ECHO OF CAPE COD
Encountering Christ in Others

A youth-driven faith community inviting all to discover and nurture a personal relationship with our loving Jesus Christ. ECHO is offering two upcoming weekend retreats for students in High School and early College: March 1-3 for boys and April 5-7 for girls (both held at Craigville Conference Center). For more information and to register, please visit www.echoofcapecod.org. Questions? Email [email protected]

Parishioners and Support
LECTORS NEEDED!

The Parish is in need of Lectors, especially during the winter months, as people tend to go south. If you are interested in being a part this ministry, please contact the Parish Office. Thank you

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.
THIS WEEKEND'S SECOND COLLECTION
The Weekend of March 16th and March 17th is for "Catholic Relief Services". Please give what you can. Thank you and God bless you.
WALKING WITH PURPOSE!!
Women's Bible Study
Meets every Monday 6PM - 7PM in the Parish Center. Women and girls are invited! Any questions please contact [email protected] for more information. NEW CLASSES HAVE BEGUN!
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.
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 of both churches.
ESTATE PLANNING
Please remember
St. Margaret's - St. Mary's
in your estate plan.
SNOW POLICY

When we have a significant amount of snow or ice on the roads and sidewalks, we share community weather situations that need to be addressed. When Bourne public schools and town offices are closed on a weekday on account of a weather situation, our Churches and Parish Office will also be closed. We want to keep our parishioners safe. Your safety is most important to us! When you are not comfortable going outside because of a significant weather situation, please use your better judgment and stay at home!!

NEW OUTREACH MINISTRY

The parish has started a new 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]

Spiritual Commitment Cards

The parish has many volunteer opportunities available. Please take a card at the back of the church and consider donating some time to the various ministries available in the parish.
This is a good way to practice stewardship in our parish by donating some of your time and talents. Thank you in advance.

Fall River
Diocesan Calendar

March, 2024
(Click BELOW to view
the most recent Calendar
then Select an Event)

Please visit the Diocesan Safe Environment page for more information: https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/office-of-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
Read More

Visit the Diocese of Fall River website: HERE

Liturgical & Saints Days

March, 2024
(Click the Calendar then Select a Date)

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
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