Parish Trustees

John Costigan

Maddie Josephs

Finance Council

Arthur DeBlois, III

John Josephs

Michael Kirwan

Laura Loffredo

Patricia Pita

David Tente

Parish Accountant

Garceau & Company, CPA

Pastoral Council

Anthony DeMoura

Patricia Flatley

David Larsen

Sue Leonard

Joseph Moniz

Kathleen Moniz

Deacon John Needham

Lee Ann Nunes

Jack Paiva

Patricia Pita

Ronald Procopio

Erin Roche

Charles Moreira

Jessica Walters

St. Margaret School Mrs. Lee Ann Nunes, Principal

lnunes@stmargaretsch.org

Phone: 401-434-2338 www.stmargaretsch.org

Reverend Msgr. John J. Darcy, Pastor Reverend Msgr. William J. McCaffrey, Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Carl B. Fisette, Priest in Residence

Mr. John F. Needham, Deacon

Mrs. Patricia Pita, Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Elizabeth Carter, Part-Time Secretary

Mr. Ronald Procopio, Minister of Music, 434-6304; 529-2250

Ms. Jessica Walters, Faith Formation, Gr. 1-6, jwalters.ore@gmail.com

Mr. Charles Moreira, Faith Formation, Gr. 7-11, cmoreira@cox.net

Mrs. Erin Roche, Youth Activities, Erinroche@cox.net Cell: 401-419-7828

St. Margaret Church 1098 Pawtucket Avenue Rumford, RI 02916

Phone: 401-438-3230 Fax: 401-438-4221

Email: office-stmargaretchurch@cox.net

www.stmargaretchurch.org

Office Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m.—3 p.m. (closed Wed.)

Schedule for Mass and Sacraments

Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon

Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. (preceded by praying of the Rosary at 7:30 a.m.)

Baptism: Call the parish office to register for sacramental preparation and monthly baptism.

Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:15-4:45 or by appointment.

Marriage: See a parish priest at least 8-12 months prior to the date of marriage.

Anointing the Sick: Please notify the parish office.

Holy Orders: Please see a parish priest or go to www.catholicpriest.com

Parish Registration: Every family in the parish should be registered. New families (including newly married) should register by completing a parish registration form available at church or online.

Our parish vitality depends on all Catholics registering as parish members.

January 6—12

SATURDAY 5:00 P.M. Memorial Mass for Joan Ryding, by Dr. & Mrs Joseph Gaglione

SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. Memorial Mass for Mary Rego, by family

10:00 A.M. Memorial Mass for Edward J. DeMarco, Jr., by family

12:00 P.M. Memorial Mass for the Unkuski Family, by family MONDAY 8:00 A.M. Mass for the Parishioners of St. Margaret

TUESDAY 8:00 A.M. Mass for Spiritual renewal

WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. Mass for World Peace

THURSDAY 8:00 A.M. Memorial Mass for Joseph Langello, by family FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. 26th Anniversary Mass for Marie Walsh, by family

January 13—14 SATURDAY 5:00 P.M. Memorial Mass for Marguerite Laliberte-Perez, by family

SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. Memorial Mass for The Sales, Amaral and Barney Families, by family

10:00 A.M. 3rd Anniversary Mass for Amy Duggan, by family

12:00 P.M. Memorial Mass for Barbara Luescher, by family

St. Margaret Church Rumford, RI

Announcements

Msgr. Darcy will be on Hospital Duty Thursday, January 25, all day. (Miriam Hospital)

Thank you to Monahan Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home for their donation of this years St. Margaret Church calendars

During the month of January, our budget company and Faith Direct (for those giving electronically) will send

registered parishioners a Contribution Statement for 2017. Parishioners who have children enrolled in St. Margaret

School and receive the parish tuition rate should review this statement carefully to be sure your contribution is correct and meets the guideline for reduced tuition rate. If you need to bring your contribution up-to-date for 2017, please be

sure it is clearly marked “2017 Church Support” and send it directly to the parish office to be recorded.

The Hospitality & Greeters Committee is pleased to host Coffee ‘N in the community room January 21, immediately

following the 8:00 and 10:00 Masses. We look forward to seeing you there.

“2018 MARCH FOR LIFE”: The Office of Life and Family Ministry will be sponsoring a bus trip to Washington DC

for the Annual March for Life on the 45th Anniversary of the Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion. The cost

for the overnight ride is $83.00 per person and will leave R.I. on Thursday, January 18. This year’s trip will take us to

the Capital One Arena for the Youth Rally and Mass. There will be confession, Rosary, popular Catholic recording

artists, presentations and a Mass for Life. For more information and to register, call Carol Owens

at 401-421-7833 Ext. 218.

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Please remember in your prayers

Maria Stad

whose funeral was celebrated this week.

If schools are DELAYED or CLOSED,

due to inclement weather,

weekday Mass that day is cancelled

for public safety.

The Feast of the Epiphany

St. Margaret Parish Ministries

2017—2018 Faith Formation

Information

Grades 1-6 and 7-8 Faith Formation

Classes meet Sunday mornings 8:30-9:45 AM

Grades 1-8

Class: January 7, 21, 28 (not Gr. 2)

February 4, 11, 25

First Penance Retreat: Saturday, January 27, 3:00 – 4:45

Followed by 5:00 PM Mass.

First Penance Gr. 2: February 5, 6:00 PM

Confirmation I Sessions:

Please pick up schedule for the spring session. Copies

will be available for students near the sign in book at

church on the weekend of January 6-7.

Please note that in the event of

inclement weather, Faith Formation

may be cancelled. Please watch WJAR10 or WPRI12 for any

cancellation notices, or checkout the

parish website (stmargaretchurch.org)

ST. MARGARET SCHOOL NEWS

St. Margaret School is looking for retired teacher's who

would like to substitute teach. If you are interested or

know someone who might be, please email Mrs. Clancy at

bclancy@stmargaretsch.org or call the school office at

434-2338.

Catholic Schools Week, Sunday, January 28th through

Friday, February 2nd. Sunday the 28th from 10-12 we

will have an Open House. Drop in Day for families

will be on Monday the 29th and Thursday, February1,

from 10-12.

Grandparent’s mass is on Tuesday, January 30, 9:00 A.M.

The Bread of Life Food Pantry Located at

Newman Congregational Church

The Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesdays

of each month. In the event of bad weather, the

pantry will not open as scheduled if the East

Providence schools are dismissed early or are

closed for the day. For more information, call 401-

434-4742. Upcoming Pantry Hours: January 9 and 23 / February 13,

27 / March 13, 27 from 5 to 7 P.M.

Cold and Flu Season

As we enter the cold and flu season, this seems an

appropriate time to suspend the reception of the chalice

at Mass If you have a bad cold or flu, you are dispensed

from the Sunday Mass obligation. Also, at the Sign of

Peace, simply acknowledge your fellow parishioners with

a friendly nod or gesture. Hand disinfectant is available

at all the doors of the Church.

Many Thanks for all the thoughtful cards,

gifts, and prayers extended to Msgr. Darcy

and the entire parish staff. A sincere thank

you is also extended from our homebound

parishioners, who were so touched by your holiday

wishes. Your cards helped to brighten the season for

those who are unable to come to church. And finally,

thank you again for your generous support of the Parish

Giving Tree. We are all blessed to be part of such a strong

community of faith. Thank you!

The Next Baptism Preparation Session

will be held on Mon., Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. in the

Community Room. Parents should be

registered parish members and committed

to sharing their Catholic faith and its practices with their

growing family.

Godparent or Confirmation Sponsor Form: Have you

been asked to be a godparent or confirmation sponsor?

If you have, please know that you will be required to be

a registered parishioner of Saint Margaret Church for six

months before we can issue a “letter in good standing”

as required for sponsors to indicate they are striving to

practice their faith by regular worship, as well as by

being in good canonical standing and living lives

consistent with Gospel values.

January 7, 2018

Wknd of December 16-17 2016 2017

# of budgets used 260 220

Checks, envelopes $5,876.00 $4,816.50

Loose 558.00 551.00

Children’s envelopes

# EFT participants 133 132

Faith Direct—EFT $2,556.88 $2,601.87

TOTAL OFFERTORY $8,990.88 $7,969.37

Sincere thanks to all who continue regular financial support for St. Margaret Parish.

Wknd of December 23-24 2016 2017

# of budgets used 285 240

Checks, envelopes $7,847.00 $7,122.00

Loose 1,695.00 363.00

Children’s envelopes

# EFT participants 133 132

Faith Direct—EFT $2,556.88 $2,601.87

TOTAL OFFERTORY $12,098.88 $7,485.00

Christmas Collection $6,125.00 $6,584.00

2018 CATHOLIC CHARITY APPEAL

“Faith and Good Works” The start of the 2018 Catholic Charity Appeal is fast

approaching. Many of our parishioners will soon be receiving a

mailing from Bishop Tobin asking for support of the 2018

Appeal. For your convenience, a pledge card has been enclosed

within this mailing. Please be assured that your parish will

receive credit for the gift that you make through the mail.

Your gift to the 2018 Appeal reaches out to countless people in

need throughout our diocese. No matter which way you turn,

you will find someone who will benefit from your kindness.

Please give generously to the 2018 Catholic Charity

Appeal. Your gift to the 2018 Appeal reaches out to countless

people in need throughout our diocese. No matter which way

you turn, you will find someone who will benefit from your

kindness.

Please give generously to the 2018 Catholic Charity Appeal.

January 7, 2018

The Pastor’s Corner

The traditional end of the Christmas Season was today’s

Feast of the Epiphany. Now, we conclude the season on the

Baptism of the Lord, which is Monday, Jan. 9th. Although it

was a marathon liturgical weekend, we celebrated the birth

of Christ in wonderful fashion. The rectory window

candles shine in the darkness until February 2, the

Presentation in the Temple.

Here is a house blessing that can be used to bless your

family home. To all a very blessed new year of grace.

~Monsignor Darcy

AN EPIPHANY HOUSE BLESSING

(All make the Sign of the Cross.)

Head of Household: "Peace be to this house and to all who

dwell here, in the name of the Lord.

All: Blessed be God forever.

Reader: In the beginning was the Word and the Word was

with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning

with God. All things came to be through him, and without

him nothing came to be..... And the Word became flesh and

dwelt among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the

Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth. (John 1:1-3.14)

(Using chalk, write on wall above the main door:)

+20+C+M+B+18+

Christus Mansionem Benedicat

(May Christ Bless This House)

or, for the Three Magi: Caspar, Malchior, Bathazar.

Prayed by all: Lord God of heaven and earth, you revealed

your only begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a

star. Bless this house and all who inhabit it. May we be

blessed with health, goodness of heart, gentleness and the

keeping of your law. Fill us with the light of Christ, so that

our love for each other may go out to all. We ask this

through Christ our Lord. Amen.