SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD-JANUARY 1, 2026
The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Luke 2:16–19
Reflect today on this glorious title given to Jesus’ mother—the Mother of God. As you do, ponder the role she plays in your life and in the life of the entire Church. By giving birth to the Messiah, the Son of God, she gave birth to the Church, becoming mother and mediatrix to us all. Seek her intercession, mediation, and motherhood, knowing that doing so not only honors her Son, but also cooperates with His divine plan of salvation.
(Catholic Daily Reflections)
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NEW YEAR'S MASS SCHEDULE
NEW YEAR'S EVE - 5:00 p.m., NEW YEAR'S DAY - 10:00 a.m.
No mass on Friday, January 2, 2026
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ST. MARGARET'S CATHOLIC
WOMEN'S LEAGUE NEWS
CWL Executive meeting will be held Tuesday January 6th at 1:00 in the church hall.
CWL General meeting will be held Tuesday January 13th at 1:00 with mass in the church followed by our meeting and luncheon.Craft group will be meeting on Tuesday January 20th at 1:00 in the church hall. We will be painting rocks so remember to bringold clothes!CNOY~ The “Coldest Night of the Year” fundraiser for Grace Place will be held on Feb 28th. If you would like to join our parish who will walk to raise awareness or donate to help the homeless stay warm this winter, an information sheet will be available at the church entrance on how we can help. If you wish to donate to this Social Justice fundraiser, pledges will be collected after Jan.17th and 18th masses.We welcome and invite all women of the parish, 16 years of age and over, to join or renew their membership to this very worthy organization.
Membership —$40 fee payable by cheque, cash or e-transfer to stmargaretscwl@gmail.com
DIOCESE OF THUNDER BAY MONDAY MEMO
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88 Clayte Street
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 6S5
Phone: 807-344-9045
Fax: 807-345-8993
Email: stmargaret@tbaytel.net
Pastor: Fr. Ciarán Donnelly
Parish Secretaries:
Rose Marie Doliska & Isabella Hotrum
Music Ministry:
Maureen McGrath
Custodian: Dan Baxter
Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
HISTORY OF ST. MARGARET'S CHURCH
St. Margaret's was the third parish to be created in response to the needs of a growing population in the residential area of Brent Park in Port Arthur and as a relief to the increasing demands placed on St. Andrew's Church. The construction and opening of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic School on Clayte Street in 1954 prompted Bishop Jennings to investigate the purchase of property owned by the Sisters of St. Joseph adjacent to the school. "It would make another very fine little Catholic corner of Port Arthur" wrote Bishop Jennings, "considering that there is such a splendid school already there". The Fort William Diocese purchased one acre across from the school and, until a church could be built on the property, Sunday and some weekday masses and services, conducted by the Jesuits at St. Andrew's were held at St. Margaret's School. In March 1957 Bishop Jennings blessed and dedicated a new church on the property to be known as St. Margaret's chapel-of-ease "to provide a convenient centre of worship for the more distant members of the already larger than capacity congregation of St. Andrew's". Four years later, the chapel-of-ease was elevated to the status of a full-fledged parish with Father J.E. Roenicke as its first pastor.
SACRAMENTS
Baptism: Parish Membership, Preparation Class and 3-months notice required.
Attached Baptism Registration PDF
Marriage: Parish Membership, Preparation Class and 1-year notice required.
Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:30-5:00 p.m. on request.
First Reconciliation/First Communion/Confirmation: Information to follow
To become a member of St. Margaret's Parish,
please complete the Registration Form