HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY - JUNE 15, 2025
As we begin our reflection today, Father’s Day, let us pause and ask God to abundantly bless with the Spirit all those in the role of father. May these people be enlightened, be free of harming others, and share true love and care for all children, young adults and all those to whom they have been entrusted.
Jesus tells us his ministry does not end with his death as he will send the Spirit of Truth. He assures us we can trust the advocate's voice by saying everything that the Father has is mine; for this reason, I told you that he (Spirit of Truth) will take from what is mine and declare it to you.
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CONFIRMATION took place at St. Margaret's on Saturday, March 29 celebrated by Bishop Alan Campeau. The following were confirmed:
Taylor Brown, Patrick Guerard, Alissa Hagdu, Isabella Hope,
Ewan McWhirter, Ty McWhirter, Rylan Moore, Brody Richards and Tessa Tinnes.
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ST. MARGARET'S CATHOLIC
WOMEN'S LEAGUE NEWS
We are still collecting used stamps for Development and Peace. Please bring any collected stamps to the church entrance and place them in the Stamp box located on the table on the right at the top of the stairs. Thank you!
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 Secretary:
Rose Marie Doliska
Music Ministry:
Maureen McGrath
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.