Clergy

Rev. Le-Minh Joseph Pham, Pastor
Rev. Javier Toscano, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Jack Murphy
Deacon Phil Roberge
Deacon Paul Rodriguez

Cheer on your favorite team!

Join us on Sunday, February 5 at 4pm in the PAC for our annual football watch party and come cheer your team to victory! Admission is free. Awesome snacks will be available for purchase. We will provide the large screen TVs, door prizes, games and giveaways; you bring your own ice chest and favorite, comfy chair--or even your own La-Z-Boy!

Free babysitting will be provided. Please reserve a place for your children by calling 259-3126 ext. 33. Come for fun and fellowship while contributing to our building fund! This event is hosted by the SpringFest Committee.

World Marriage Day, February 12:

Marriage recognition certificates will be once again offered to couples who are married 10 years or more.  The certificates will be available for anniversaries in five year increments (for example 10, 15, 20, 25 etc.)  This year the certificates will be presented on the occasion of World Marriage Day, the weekend of February 11 & 12.  The couples to be recognized must be in a valid marriage in good standing with the church and attend mass regularly in the parish. 

If you would like to obtain a certificate signed by Bishop Vasquez, please fill out the Marriage Recognition form and return it in the collection basket or to the church office by Monday, January 30.     

Also, if you were married by a justice of the peace and would like to have your marriage validated or blessed by the church so that you can get a certificate in the future and more importantly be able to receive holy communion, please call the church office as soon as possible to help get the process started. 

Mobile Loaves & Fishes Hosts a Special Evening with Steve Ray!

Please join us for a very special evening with Steve Ray who will share "A Converts View of Mary" on February 26 at St. Margaret Mary.  Dinner catered by Reale's Italian Cafe will be served at 6pm, followed by a silent auction and Steve's dynamic presentation will begin at 7:30pm.   

Tickets can be purchased one of three ways:

• On-line at MLF site
• In the church narthex after every Mass or general admission at the door on the night of the event 
• In the church office during regular office hours
  

There is limited seating for the VIP dinner so we highly recommend that you purchase your tickets early.

• General admission:  $18 per person for presentation only
• VIP admission:  $28 per person includes dinner and presentation

For more info about the event, please call Scott Walsh at 293-7495. Click to hear Steve's personal invitation. To read more about Steve Ray and his faith journey, please visit his website.

Prayer Requests:

Please pray for the repose of the soul of . . .
Por favor, oren por el eterno descanso del alma de…

• John Gray, who died January 17, 2012.
• Andrew W. Martinez, who died January 20, 2012.

May their souls, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Que las almas, por la gran misericordia de Dios, descansen en paz

Please pray for all the known sick of our parish family especially:
Por favor, oren por los enfermos de nuestra familia parroquial especialmente:

• Dal Currier
• Judy O'Fihelly
• Amaya Sweatt

Please call the parish office at 259-3126 to make prayer requests.
Por favor llame a la oficina para pedir apoyo por medio de la oración.

Stewardship of Treasure:

For parishioners who prefer the convenience of auto bill pay, it’s easy to set up monthly contributions by credit card or an electronic funds transfer. Simply decide on the type of transaction you prefer and download the form to fill out. You can bring the form by the office or place in an envelope and drop it in the collection basket during Mass. For more information about these options, please contact Cindy Perez at 259-3126 ext. 22.

Written acknowledgements for contributions made during 2010 have been mailed. If you did not receive your letter, please call the office to verify that our records are up to date and that we have your correct mailing address. 

This is also a good time to make any updates to your family profile.  Has your phone number changed?  Have you had a recent addition to the family? Please let us know of any recent changes by calling 259-3126 or email your updates to jean@stmargaretmary.com.

Mother's Day Out (MDO) 2012-2013 Registration to start soon!

Forms will be sent home with students during the week of January 30. Registration forms will not be accepted until February 13 and you must register in person. The registration schedule for the 2012-2013 school year will be as follows:

• February 13-14 Registration for current students and their siblings.
• February 15-16 Registration for St. Margaret Mary parishioners.
• February 17 Registration for those on the waiting list.

If you have any questions or you would like more information about the enrollment process, please call the MDO office at 259-9050.  You may also send email to Debbie Pulver or Janet Melito to get more details.

Please visit the MDO site to learn more about this excellent Pre-K education program.