Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time-October 20, 2024
In the Gospel Reading for today, there are two themes that seem to work together to support each other. The theme of Humility is predominating; but the theme of petitioning or asking the Lord God for our needs or wants should also be considered.
We might then say that the message contained in these readings is: Be careful what you pray for. God might counter with something you did not expect. Instead, it is better to consider your prayers of petition and to approach God with humility in accordance with His will, not yours. To clarify further, true humility is not cringing timidity or lack of self-esteem; it is knowing and accepting who you are and your place in God's Plan of Salvation, and being comfortable and content with that. Something to think about during your prayer time this week.
We pray for the sick of our parish and for those who care for them. We pray for those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they share the fullness of God's life promised by the Good Shepherd, who leads them home.
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Parish Offerings and Collections: If at all possible, please continue to support St. Margaret's by mailing in your donation or dropping off during office hours or in the rectory mailbox. Thanks to all for your support.
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ST. MARGARET'S CATHOLIC
WOMEN'S LEAGUE NEWS
Our new Catholic Woman’s theme for this year is “Here I am Lord, Send me” Isaiah 6:8. We are looking forward to another productive year helping others and following our three pillars of Faith, Service and Social Justice.
Our Golden Harvest Bazaar will be held on Sunday, October 20th. We are looking for new prizes for our penny auction, should you be able to donate an item or a gift card please bring it to the church hall by Sunday September 29th so we can apply for our Lottery License. Thank you in advance for any donation you are able to give. We greatly appreciate all donations.
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!
Membership is $40 and 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.
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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.
FRIDAY - 7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY - 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY - 10:00 a.m.
Mass Intentions
October 4-November 3, 2024
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.