ASCENSION OF OUR LORD - MAY 17, 2026
“All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18–20
Reflect today on two truths. First, consider your place among the “all nations” called to become disciples. Second, reflect on your duty as a disciple to share in Christ’s mission to evangelize the world. As we celebrate our Lord’s Ascension, hear His commission spoken to you. Embrace the privilege and responsibility of His command, allowing His authority and presence to guide your life and your mission.
(Catholic Daily Reflections)
FIRST COMMUNION
The following received the Sacraments of 
Reconciliation and Eucharist on Sunday, March 22, 2026:
Logyn Drewes; Katia Vigneux; Sawyer Watts
CONFIRMATION
The following were confirmed by Bishop Alan Campeau on Thursday, March 12, 2026:
Zoey Lundy; Marin McWhirter; Noah Peterson; Tatianna Vigneux; Hailey Watts
ST. MARGARET'S CATHOLIC
WOMEN'S LEAGUE
President - Lauri McFarlane, Past-President - Marlene Pavletic, Secretary - Maureen Fenlon, Treasurer - Maureen Ahokas
Memebership - Kathryn Dwyer, Faith Leads - Betty Beckingham & Rosalie Douglas, Service Lead - Judy Paxton, Social Justice Leads - Marlene Pavletic & Lauri McFarlane
email - stmargaretscwl@gmail.com
- May 12, 6:00 p.m. - Rosary
- 6:30 p.m. - Mass
- 7:00 p.m. - General Meeting
- May 19, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Craft Group
- June 9 - Pot Luck Dinner - all ladies of the parish are welcome
- July 5-9 - Thunder Bay Diocese hosts the Ontario Provincial Convention here in Thunder Bay. Registration is on the provincial website http://cwl.on.ca
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:
Isabella Hotrum & Rose Marie Doliska
Music Ministry:
Maureen McGrath
Custodians: Dan Baxter & Terry McFarlane
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