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.

Knights of Columbus Mardi Gras Gala!

The Mardi Gras Gala will be held Saturday, February 18 from 7:00-10:30pm in the PAC. Come enjoy an evening of dining, dancing, fun, and fellowship. The Gala will feature New Orleans-style cuisine prepared by Chef and Knight, Tom Ciapi and live music by local music powerhouse “Robyn & Steelin”, featuring parishioners Tim and Jay Paoletti. There will be fabulous door prizes and a Raffle for an Italian dinner for eight, prepared in your home, by Chef Tom Ciapi and served by the Knights.

Tickets for the Gala are now on sale. The cost is $30 per person or you can purchase a table for eight for $200. Purchase tickets by contacting Walter Yucikas at 506-0117. Click here to see the menu.

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…

• Thomas A. Decell, who died January 27, 2012.
• Jose Rene Gonzalez, who died January 28, 2012.
• Siria Olivares, who died January 25, 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:

• Jose Castillo

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.