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Parish Office Staff
Clergy
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John P. Hopkins
Deacons
Tommy Watts
Austin Lobo
Religious Education
Madeline Romano
Pastoral Associate
Sr. Catherine Charles, SND
Parish Support Staff Tina Maichle
Lois Nowell
General Information
Parish Life
Special Ministers of Holy Communion
Kathy Linsner: 302-832-1488
Lectors Lynn Woerner: 302-836-5206
Altar Servers David or Lisa Carey: 738-9530
Suzanne Kirk: 302-369-6443
Cantors & Choir
Tom Mucchetti: 610-220-2690
Mary Kate Newell: 302-521-7788
Margaret’s Song (guitar & choir) John and Patty Jacob: 302-388-0767
Ministry of Hospitality (Ushers) Tim Higgins: 302-836-1099
RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Michael Felker: 302-834-8259
Parish Ministries
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Mike DeShaies: 302-834-0228
Knights of Columbus
Walter Kolisz: 302-388-9998
Pro-Life
Teri Dzik: 302-834-5590
Parent Bereavement Group
Irene Felker: 302-834-8259 Jean Brady: 302-738-5126
Prayer Line
Karen Kolek: 302-834-0225 ext. 108
Daughters of St. Francis de Sales
Susan Brubaker: 302-834-1671
Pastoral Counseling
Sandy Cooper: 302-738-4539
Bible Study and Faith Sharing
Deacon Tommy Watts: 302-834-5408
Boy Scouts
Jonathan Nicholls: 302-838-5294
Cub Scouts
Joe Musike 302-545-8149
Friends of St. Margaret (50 +)
Sr. Catherine Charles: 302-834-0225 ex. 105
St. Margaret of Scotland Football Team
Michael Klepacki: 302-229-2285
Golf Committee
Mike DeShaies: 302-365-5136 Mike Ryan : 302-283-1474
Church Cleaning Group
Barbara Coates: 302-838-7738
Gardening
Janet and Ed Tyczkowski: 302-832-1057
Nursery / Babysitting
Megan Januszka: 302-454-0112
Doughnuts / Refreshments after Mass
Cindy Sparco: 302-836-0385
Welcoming Committee
Trish Gerhart: 302-379-3869
Prayer Shawl
Sara Moss Starkey: 302-836-4008
Barbara Coates: 302-838-7738
Social Justice Committee
Bill Mitchell: 302-836-6006 Meg Kane-Smith: 302-836-3511
Mary Lou Gantzer: 302-521-5332
Women at the Well
Sr. Catherine Charles: 302-834-0225
Vocations
Francis Woerner: 302-836-5206
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Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:30 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am & 10:30 am
Weekday: Mon., Wed., & Fr i. 8:30 am
Holy Day: 8:30 am & 7:00 pm
Reconciliation: Sat. 4:30 pm
Rosary: Thurs. 7:00 pm
Mass Intentions
March 13 8:30 am John Redmond
March 15 8:30 am Elsie McMahon
March 17 8:30 am Joseph McGivney
March 18 5:30 pm Joseph Stanley
March 19 8:30 am Walt Dignan
10:30 am Virginia Girello
Sacraments Baptism
Baptisms can be scheduled on most Sundays at noon or during
any of our Masses. If this is your first child you are required to
attend a class before the Baptism can be scheduled. The next
baptism class is April 4th at 7:00pm. Call the office to schedule.
Reconciliation Saturday at 4:30pm or by appointment.
Matrimony Consult the parish priest at least one year before your wedding date.
Communion to those unable to come to Mass If you, or a family member are not able to participate at Mass and
would like to receive communion, please contact the parish office.
Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of the Anointing of the sick brings the compassion-
ate presence of Christ into the midst of the suffering of those who
are ill, aging, or preparing for minor /serious surgery. If you would
like to be anointed, please contact the parish office. “The faithful should be encouraged to ask for the anointing, and, as soon as
the time for the anointing comes to receive it with faith and devotion”
- Rite of Anointing
Rosary Recitation of the Rosary is held every Thursday
at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
First Friday Adoration Adoration is held from 9am - 10am
on the first Friday of every month. All are welcome to join us in
worshiping our Lord.
Devotions
Second Sunday of Lent
March 11 & 12, 2017
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new
parishioners to St. Margaret of Scotland Parish.
Kelly and Katherine Diaz
Welcome
Reflecting on the Gospel
Last week temptation, this week, transfiguration. Such con-
trast these first two Sundays of Lent offer us! This gospel is
filled with pairs of words and phrases pointing to the life-
giving tension of Jesus’ life and our salvation. The radiance
of the transfiguration of Jesus overwhelms the disciples and
even makes the greatness of Moses and Elijah – symbols for
the law and prophets – pale in comparison. It is far easier to
embrace glory than take upon ourselves the yoke of disciple-
ship, the demands of faithfully following Jesus, the responsi-
bility of listening and proclaiming the Good News Jesus came
to reveal. The call of God to us is the same as that to Peter,
James, and John: we must be willing to leave everything to go
where God wills, to accept the self-emptying as a necessary
part of being given a share in Jesus’ glory, to open ourselves
to Jesus’ touch of word and care that transforms us into faith-
ful disciples. We must be willing to listen to Jesus, learn of
his ways, and embrace his paschal journey. Our journey as
disciples leads us to eternal glory – foreshadowed by Jesus’
transfiguration. This is worth any cost.
“Lord, it is good that we are here.” In both temptation and
transfiguration we are with Jesus. The promise of the gospel
– and of Jesus’ life – is that resisting temptation to be other
than who we are leads us to a glory that is far greater than the
false promise temptation sets before us. Resisting temptation
is our journey to transfiguration, our participation in Jesus’
own glory. It is our journey into the fullness of Life that con-
forms us more perfectly to Christ. And, Lord, how good it is
that we are here!
-Living Liturgy
Lenten Penance Service St. Margaret of Scotland
April 2, 2017: 7:00 pm
Reconciliation/ Confession
Every Friday after 8:30am Mass and
every Saturday at 4:30pm
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday at
7:00 pm during Lent
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Parish News
St. Vincent de Paul Food Closet Thank you for your generous donations to satisfy the needs of the
food closet. The items that are currently needed are canned hams,
rice, instant potatoes. Thank you for your generosity in helping
to feed and care for the community.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The St. David Council #12842, invites men 18 and older to join us in sup-
porting the parish and the community through acts of service. Please call
Grand Knight Walter Kolisz for additional information at 302-388-9998 or e-
mail [email protected].
From the Religious Ed Office: RE Families: Registrations for all current RE families
will be sent home the week of March 12 & 14. They are due back by
March 26 & 28. Registrations will open to the rest of the parish on
May 1.
RE Lenten Service Project is in full swing. Flyers were sent
home with each student, requesting a different Easter Basket item
per grade level. These items are due no later than March 21.
First Eucharist Class of 2017: First Eucharist Retreat is scheduled
for Saturday, March 25 9:30 – 12: 30.
Youth Ministry News! - This invitation is for all 7th & 8th grade
members of St. Margaret of Scotland parish - Beginning March 10,
and every 2nd and 4th Friday evening of the month, we will begin to
gather SMOS Jr. High youth, grades 7 & 8, here at St. Margaret’s.
We will meet in the Social Room from 6:30 – 8:00 pm for Fellow-
ship, Faith, and Fun. Please consider joining us for this first infor-
mational meeting. Want to find out more? RSVP to Madeline Ro-
mano, [email protected]. SAVE THESE DATES
THE ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT will be held on the
grounds and in the parish center at SMOS on Saturday, April
1, beginning at 10 am. Come join us for fun, prizes, games
and crafts! $1 per child tickets will be on sale in the gathering space
beginning this weekend.
Vacation Bible School is scheduled this year for the week of July
31 to August 4. Details for registering will be made available right
after Easter.
Knights of Columbus
“March” Family of the Month
John and Maryann Mayberry The Knights Of Columbus would like to congratulate John as our
Knight Of The Month. The Mayberry’s have been active members of
St. Margaret of Scotland for over 15 years. John is a Confirmation
leader for this year’s Confirmation class. Maryann is also very ac-
tive in helping with the Confirmation Program. The Parish and the
Knight's greatly appreciate your dedication and service!
Social Justice Reflection Sunday March 12, 2017 - 2nd Sunday of Lent “Love of neighbor is an absolute demand for justice, because charity
must manifest itself in actions and structures which respect human
dignity, protect human rights, and facilitate human development. To
promote justice is to transform structures which block love.”
-1971 Synod of Bishops, Justice in the World
Adult Education Lenten Series Friday mornings following 8:30 Mass, in the social
room. Bishop Robert Barron’s Conversion, from the
Catholicism Series; The Man Born Blind, The Rich Young Man, The
Calling of Matthew, Jonah, The Woman at the Well, and Journey of
the Magi. Each session is comprised of a video and open discussion
and reflection. Contact Madeline Romano at made-
Can’t join us but are looking for ways to keep Lent as you go
through your day? Try these:
Dynamic Catholic’s Best Lent Ever is an online program that
you can use on a daily basis. View short video clips, reflections,
daily activities for prayer and reflection, as well as a blog.
www.bestlentever.com/lent.
Bishop Robert Barron’s Daily Lenten Gospel Reflections – reflec-
tion on the readings of the day. www.lentreflections.com
Sacred Space – Daily Prayer Online –commentaries on the daily
readings, with the spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola, and is offered
by the Irish province of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits and Loyola
Press. www.sacredspace.ie.
Lectio Divina for the Sunday readings during Lent are available
through the USCCB website. You can subscribe by going to
USCCB.org, searching Lent Lectio Divina, and you can subscribe
from there.
“For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God”
Hebrews 3:4
Status of Phase III of Capital Campaign
As of February 26, 2017
Goal: $325,000 / 250 parishioners pledge 67% of those mailed
Cash and Pledges Received: $243,630.31 75% of goal
Pledge Cards Mailed: 370
Pledge Cards Returned: 157
42% response / 63% of goal of 250 pledges
There were no new pledges received this past week. It is not too late
if you want to make a pledge to increase the funds to build the Par-
ish Hall!
Thanks for Your Support
Coffee/Donut Clean-Up Donuts and coffee are provided each Sunday for our parish-
ioners to enjoy and for an opportunity to engage in conver-
sation. We are looking for volunteers to help clean-up after the
10:30 mass. Please contact Cindy Sparko at 302-836-0385.
Knight of Columbus Roadway Clean-up: March 25th
The Knights of Columbus are looking for volunteers to help clean-
up around the church and along Frazer Road on March 25th. We will
be meeting in the church parking lot at 9:00am. If any student, fami-
ly or friend is in need of community service hours, this is a great
opportunity to obtain those hours. Generous hours will be given. For
additional information contact Rich Boyer 521-3390 or rboyermov-
Rosary Rally being held to pray for
Marriages at St. Margaret of Scotland Please join us at noon on March 18, in honor of the feast of St. Jo-
seph, to pray the rosary for all marriages. We will, once again, be
joining other Catholics across the United States who will be praying the rosary at the same time. Presently, there are over 1,000 rosary rallies
throughout the country that will be praying at the same time. We will be
gathering at the statue of the Holy Family on church grounds. Please call Ron and Laura Julien if you have any questions at 302-832-9726.
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Christ the Teacher School
Our Regional Catholic School
For additional information visit
www.christtheteacher.org
Parish News Continued..
BOY SCOUT TROOP 283
ANNUAL LENTEN FISH FRY
March 24th: 5:00 pm– 8:00 pm Our Boy Scouts are holding their annual Lenten Fish Fry again this
year on Friday, March 24th at Christ the Teacher School cafete-
ria. Come join us for homemade beer battered haddock, shrimp and
fresh cut fries. All meals come with homemade coleslaw and maca-
roni salad, dinner rolls, fresh salad and decadent desserts along with
a host of beverages. Delicious New England Clam Chowder will
also be offered this year as well as a raffle for various, bountiful
themed gift baskets. Beer and wine will also be available for pur-
chase for dine in guests courtesy of the Knights of Colum-
bus. Meals are available for dine in or take out. Doors open at
5:00pm and dinners will be served until 8:00pm.
Tickets will be on sale before and after masses the weekends of 3/4 -
3/5, 3/11 - 3/12 and 3/18 - 3/19 in the gathering space. Tickets will
also be available at the door but are limited. Everyone is encouraged
to purchase tickets in advance to guarantee availability. Questions
and ticket sales can also be done via our website at 283fish-
Blue Ribbon Casino Night & Auction April 1: 6:30pm—10:30 pm
Christ the Teacher Catholic School 2451 Frazer Road, Newark, DE 19702, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Tuition Raffle tickets available (winners receive tuition vouchers
to any Catholic elementary or high school). Proceeds from this ex-
citing fundraiser will go toward the construction of a new gymnasi-
um and preschool building. Tickets/donations/sponsorships availa-
ble until March 20. For more information contact the School's Asst.
Principal at 302-838-8850 x130 or by
email: [email protected]
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
MARCH 24-26, 2017 The Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is designed to give
married couples the opportunity to examine their lives together. A
time to share their feelings, hopes, disappointments, joys and frustra-
tions, and do so openly and honestly in a face-to-face, heart-to-heart
encounter with the one person they have chosen to live with for the
rest of their lives. Call: 1-302-220-9833 or visit: wwme-delmar.org
Application Fee of $100 confirms your food and lodging.
Ulster Project Delaware Seeks Host Teens: Ulster Project Dela-
ware (UPD) is looking for teen-agers and their families to host Cath-
olic and Protestant teens from Northern Ireland for a month this
summer. UPD seeks teens ages 14-16 who are looking to have an
international experience, enhance their leadership skills, travel to
places like NYC and DC, fulfill service hours for school, meet new
friends and have the best summer of their life. For more information
and applications go to www.UlsterProjectDelaware.org.
June 29—July 27 are this years dates. St. Margaret of Scotland
and Limestone Presbyterian are the 2017 hosts parishes.
St. Anthony of Padua -The Via Crucis Good Christians, come with hearts contrite. St. Anthony’s wel-
comes you tonight! These opening words of the Via Crucis wel-
come all to worship at this 57-year Lenten tradition. The Via Cru-
cis is open to the public, and is presented Ash Wednesday and
every Friday night in Lent from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. An-
thony of Padua Church, 9th & DuPont Streets, Wilmington, DE,
19805. A cast of 125 youth from age 3 to college age students
reenact the last days of Jesus and his crucifixion on Good Friday
in the style of the medieval Miracle Play. Groups of 10 or more
can reserve seating by calling St. Anthony's at 302-421-3700.
Little Sisters of the Poor – Cooks for a Cause: Please join the Little Sisters of the Poor on Sunday, March 12th (3-8
pm) at Feby’s Fishery, 3701 Lancaster Pike. Bring family & friends
& enjoy a fabulous meal. Reservations preferred: 302/998-9501.
Please join the Little Sisters of the Poor on Sunday, March 12th (3-8
pm) for their annual Cooks for a Cause at Feby's Fishery, 3701 Lan-
caster Pike, Wilmington, DE. Bring family and friends and enjoy a
fabulous meal. A percentage of the evening's proceeds will be do-
nated to help the Little Sisters care for the needy elderly in our com-
munity. Local parish priests will serve as special "wait staff"
throughout the evening. The event also includes a 50/50 raffle and
silent auction items. Reservations pre-
ferred: call 302/998-9501. For further
information visit
www.littlesistersofthepoordelaware.org
or call Debbie at 302/368-5886.
St. John the Beloved Parish Lenten Mission All are welcome to the St. John the Beloved, Wilmington, Delaware,
Parish Lenten Mission retreat that begins Friday evening, March 31,
at 6:30pm with the Living Stations of the Cross and continues on
Saturday, April 1. Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio will present on
Friday evening as well as twice on Saturday. Please visit the Parish
website www.sjbde.org for more information and to register for this
free event.
This unique time of reflection and insight from a nationally known
speaker and theological writer will provide tremendous depth of
wisdom and invitation for all as we continue on our Lenten journey.
Along with the witness of Dr. D’Ambrosio, all are welcome to the
Living Stations of The Cross as portrayed by our 8th grade school
students on Friday evening starting at 6:30pm in the Church. On
Saturday, we will celebrate Morning Prayer before the first session
as well as praying the Living Rosary before the Saturday afternoon
session.
The Parish is located at 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington DE.
Our Lady of Fatima
Designer Bag Bingo Sunday, April 30, 2017 in the Msgr. Dwyer Hall
Doors open at 1pm, bingo starts at 2pm
Designer Bags, Door Prizes & Desserts!
Tickets $25.00 each: Must be 18 years or older to attend.
Please contact Rachel Pompetti @ 824-4285.
Check out the flyer on the website at www.olfnewcastle.com
Community News
With sincere gratitude, we thank all of our sponsors for a successful Valentine Dinner/Dance fundraising event:
Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro, Maichle’s Heating and Air Conditioning Stephanie Hanson, 10th Senate District, Rich Boyer Moving and Storage, Insights Behavioral Health, Kreston Wine and Spirits, Harvest Ridge Winery, Bogey’s Bar and Grille, Accurate Collision, Mary Lou Gantzer, Integrated Wiring, TZ Distributors, Willy Farms
When using the services of our sponsors, please thank them for their generosity to St. Margaret of Scotland Church.
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READINGS FOR March 12th—March 19th
March 12– Second Sunday of Lent Gn 12:1-4a/ 2 Tm 1:8b-10/ Mt 17:1-9
March 13- Dn 9:4b-10/ Lk 6:36-38
March 14– Is 1:10/ 16-20
March 15– Jer 18:18-20/ Mt 20:17-28
March 16– Jer 17:5-10/ Lk 16:19-31
March 17– Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/ Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
March 18– Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/ Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
March 19– Third Sunday of Lent
Ex 17: 3-7/ Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/ Jn 4:5-42
Good News
Listen to Catholic Forum every Sunday morning at 10:05
a.m. on WDEL 101.7 FM, 1150 AM and www.wdel.com. Next
Sunday, March 19th, Maria Miller and Amy Milligan from the Saint
Francis Hospital LIFE Program will discuss challenges senior citi-
zens face. For photos, information regarding upcoming guests, pod-
casts and more, “Like” Catholic Forum on Facebook at
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lic Forum online at cdow.org/communications or search “Catholic
Forum” on iTunes or iHeartRadio podcasts.
Marriage Moments "Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk" (Gn. 12: 1) Moving
to a new home can be exciting, exhausting, and scary - all at the
same time. Share the best and worst part of a move you've made
together.
Parenting Pointers If your child is old enough to choose a Lenten sacrifice, help
them to see beyond just giving up candy. Consider how the
devil tempted Jesus with food, power, and money. Let the tangible
sacrifice be a reminder to love someone who is hard to love.
Community News Continued..
Diocesan News
Bulletin Advertiser of the Week Please remember to patronize the advertisers on the back of our
bulletin.
This week’s featured advertiser is:
R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A.
R.T. Foard and Jones, Inc. www.rtfoard.com
This week in Matthew’s gospel we are presented with the Transfig-
uration. This event took place to strengthen the faith of the apostles
before they were confronted with the many challenges they would
face. The appearance of Moses and Elijah, the giver of the law and
the greatest prophet, reassured them that Christ was truly the Messi-
ah. The one verse that sticks out most for me is when Jesus says,
“Rise, and do not be afraid.” Why do you think the disciples were
afraid? Was it because they finally realized that Jesus was truly
God? Do you fully grasp the Divine nature of Christ? This week I
encourage you to spend some time in prayer contemplating this
truth, maybe during Adoration. Being in the presence of Christ is a
great way to allow Him to enter your heart and open it to the truth.
Are you Being Called to God? When Abram heard God’s call, he followed, and God blessed him
immensely. Is God calling you to serve the Church as a religious
sister or brother, as a deacon, or as a priest? If you think so, call or
write Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Reli-
gious Vocations (302-573-3113; [email protected]). Be sure to
visit our website: www.cdow.org/vocations!
Make a pilgrimage
to Fatima
here in our own diocese! The historic, world-famous, International
Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima
will be visiting the following parishes as part of the Fatima Centen-
nial US Tour for Peace, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Fati-
ma apparitions:
Saturday, April 1 8am-2pm Saint Joseph on the Brandywine,
Wilmington
Saturday, April 1 4pm-6am -All Night Vigil- Corpus Christi,
Elsmere
Sunday, April 2 12 Noon-6am -All Night Vigil- Saint Jude The
Apostle, Lewes
Monday, April 3 10am-6am -All Night Vigil- Saints Peter &
Paul, Easton, MD Say “Yes” to Our Lady!
www.fatimatourforpeace.com For more information contact Mary Beth Payne at (302) 897-3022
or Email: [email protected]
2017 Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage: Love Without Measure Registration for the 2017 Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage: Love Without
Measure is now open! We are in the eighth year and we hope to
gather one thousand youth, young adults, and families this year. The
date is April 8, 2017 and registration closes on April 2, 2017. Our
guest presenter/musician is Cooper Ray. Please visit the Pilgrimage
webpage at www.cdowcym.org for more details on the event and to
register.
ACCOUNTANT
The Diocese of Wilmington is seeking a full time, Accountant
located in Wilmington, Delaware to perform accounting and finan-
cial reporting services including funds, investments transactions and
banking.
For more information, see our posting on www.CareerBuilder.com
Deadline to apply Friday, 3/24/17. EEO
Catholic Charities honors Pete and Susan Booker at
Annual Tribute Dinner Julian H. “Pete” and Susan Booker of The SmartDrive Foundation
will receive the Msgr. Thomas J. Reese Award at Catholic Chari-
ties Annual Tribute Dinner on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.
The Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly, D.D., Bishop of the
Diocese of Wilmington, will present the awards at the dinner to be
held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront.
To learn more about the Annual Tribute Dinner and our honorees,
or to support the Tribute Dinner through sponsorships or ticket
purchases, visit the Catholic Charities website at www.cdow.org/
charities. You may also call Catholic Charities at 302-655-9624.