SAINT MARGARET MARYCATHOLIC CHURCH newsletter

The annual Parish Appreciation Dinner will follow the 4:30 PM Mass on Sat., October 15 in Madonna Hall. ALL parishioners are invited. If you are able, we ask that you bring a side dish, salad, or dessert (see chart below for suggestions by last name). Drinks and the main course of fried chicken will be provided by the parish.

Parish Ministry Groups will have their work on display during the dinner in Madonna Hall, and after the Sunday Masses in the Holy Family Room. We hope you will take a few minutes to see what each group has on display for you.

If you can bring a dish to share and your last name starts with: A-H bring a salad I-Q bring a side dish R-Z bring a dessert

Keep in mind that children will be eating as well, so side dishes that are also appealing to younger tastes are greatly appreciated. Food contributions can be dropped off in Madonna Hall before the 4:30 Mass.

Save the Date: Celebrate St. Margaret Mary Parish Weekend 2016Sat/Sun October 15 & 16

FALL 2016

COME JOIN US! ST.MM’S ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2016 Dinner served from 5:45-7 PM. Festivities end at 9 PM.

Cost: $8.00 ($5 Child’s menu available for ages 10 and under)

BINGO BALL • SPLIT-THE-POT • TURKEY RAFFLE • BASKET RAFFLE

PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT HELP FUND OUR

PARISH YOUTH MINISTRY PROJECTS.

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SUMMER MISSION TRIP TO NEGRIL, JAMAICA

Ask St. Margaret Mary parishioner Morgan Osterbrock what she did on her summer vacation and her answer will no doubt be an inspiring one. In June, Morgan, who is currently a senior at Roger Bacon, traveled with 11 other students and two teachers to spend eight days doing mission work in Negril, Jamaica. The group worked alongside former Roger Bacon principal Fr. Jim Bok who is now pastor at Mary Gate of Heaven Church in Negril. One of Morgan’s most favorite things to do while in Negril was to work with the school children. As you can see from the photos the children were excited to see Morgan every day. Another memorable highlight was helping in a soup kitchen and stopping to get live chickens that they had to kill and pluck so they could be served as part of the meal.

Morgan enjoys doing volunteer work and on June 23 was the recipient of the Glenmary Knights of Columbus scholarship which recognizes students for doing service and having at least a B average. The scholarship will go towards the tuition for her senior year at Roger Bacon High School. Congratulations Morgan!

around the parish

MEET PAM VEHR

Pam Vehr is the newest member of the St.MM Parish Council. Other members of the 2016-17 Parish Council are: Mary Hummeldorf (Chair-person), Mary Dewald (Vice-Chair), Jeff Dietrich, Joe Hollmann, Debbie Klein, Denise Lucas and Bill Windisch.

The Parish Pastoral Council is a group which assists the pastor in the overall planning and decision-making for the parish representing the wider parish community and which is entrusted with the task of advising the pastor on important matters of pastoral activity. Contact information for each member is located on the front of the Sunday bulletin. Feel free to bring any parish related questions or concerns you may have to them.

SPEND QUIET TIME WITH OUR LORD

NEXT EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: SAT., OCT. 29 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 8:00 AM MASS WITH BENEDICTION AT 1:00 PM

OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE ROSARY

Consider adding the rosary to your prayer routine this month. Instructions for praying the rosary can be found at

usccb.org. Search “how to pray the rosary”.

Getting to know...George Becker, St.MM Parish Musician

You may already be familiar with George Becker’s musical contributions to the parish if you attend one of the week-end Masses for which he plays the organ and directs us in song. As part-time parish musician, George provides musical accompaniment to the congregation at the 4:30 pm and 10:30 am weekend Masses as well as at special liturgies during the year. Coming to St.MM in January 2016, George was previously part of the music ministry at St. James Parish in Wyoming. A belated WELCOME to George!

SAVE-THE-DATE: ASSUMPTION’S SPOOKY PIG ROAST

Saturday, October 8, 6:30 PM

The Pig Roast Dinner begins at 6:30 PM. Costume Contest, Basket Raffle, Pumpkin Bowling, Keystone Cops/Jail and lots more. Tickets: $30 Couple/$15 Person — Must be 21 to attend— For tickets call Phillip Kinne at 513-479-2802

ST. MM’S WINTER WEATHER POLICY FOR WEEKDAY MASS/COMMUNION SERVICE

With the onset of winter weather and the potential for morning snow and ice, safe travel to weekday Mass for both the priests and the members of the congregation is a concern. In order to keep the community safe during severe winter weather, the WEEKDAY morning Mass or Communion Service will be canceled whenever classes for the Northwest School District are canceled. This is the district that Our Lady of Grace school uses to determine school closure.

TIPS FOR ATTENDING MASS DURING COLD & FLU SEASON

Some healthy reminders as the cold winter weather sets in: • Wash hands with soap and water before & after Mass and/or use hand sanitizer. • If you are sick, stay home. • If you are not feeling well, consider refrain-ing from drinking from the cup. • If you are not feeling well, consider refrain-ing from shaking hands at the Sign of Peace.

Labor Day Weekend Festival 2016

Festival photos courtesy of Denise Lucas and Angela McArthur

See more FESTIVAL photos

on our parish website!

Parish Picnic 2016

PARISH PICNIC 2016

Thank you to the Holy Name Society and Parish Council for their coordination of the annual 4th of July picnic at Stricker’s Grove. While a bit wet this year, the attendance was still strong and the event provided a great opportunity for fellowship, good food, games for all ages as well as the opportunity to enjoy the park rides!

Picnic photos courtesy of Angela Schoner and Amy Bepler

See more PARISH PICNIC photos on our parish website!

THE GIVING TREE — A MUCH ANTICIPATED ANNUAL TRADITION FOR OUR PARISH

The Giving Tree is a welcomed sight each year, not only as a sign along with the first Sunday of Advent that heralds the approach of Christmas, but because it offers a fun and creative way for parish-ioners to contribute towards making Christmas brighter for those in the community who are in need. Organized by our parish St. Vincent de Paul Society, the tree will be on display in the Holy Family Room starting on the weekend of November 12/13 with tags indicating specific items to be purchased for the area families they minister to. Items should be returned by Sun., Dec 11, gift wrapped and with the tree tag attached.

Our Savior is Born!Saturday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Mass at 4:30 PM

Christmas Vigil Mass – 11:00 PM at Assumption Church

Sunday, Dec. 25 - Christmas Day Mass at 10:00 AMEach liturgy will include carolling beginning approximately 20 minutes prior to the start of Mass.

Parish Office - Holiday HoursThe parish office will be CLOSED on:

Thanksgiving - Thur., Nov. 24 and Fri., Nov. 25 Christmas - Fri., Dec 23 and Mon., Dec. 26

New Year’s - Mon., Jan 2

Saturday, February 25, 2017 7-11 pm in Madonna Hall

21 & Over

$599 Raffle Drawing

SAVE THE DATE!!!

DON’T FORGET TO RE-REGISTER YOUR KROGER REWARDS CARD SO ST.MM CAN CONTINUE TO EARN WHEN YOU SHOP

ASSUMPTION SANTA BREAKFAST

SAT & SUN DEC. 3 & 4

Look for details at www.AssumptionMtHealthy.org

our parish youthVACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2016 – A BARNYARD ROUNDUP!

We had an incredibly successful Vacation Bible School which took place over July 18, 19, & 20. The joint-parish event was hosted at Assumption but involved volunteers and participants from both the Assumption and St. Margaret Mary parish communities.

Twenty-eight children participated in the “down on the farm” themed “Barnyard Roundup” which focused on Psalm 23 about the “Good Shepherd”. Through songs, activities, crafts, learning and talking about Bible stories, the kids learned how God cares, provides, and leads them now and forever. Everyone had a great time and the chil-dren enthusiastically shared what they had learned at the end of VBS.

VBS would not have happened without the wonderful support and ministry of all of the vol-unteers—from Jr. High students to grandpar-ents—that helped make the three days memo-rable for the children of our parishes. The hard work was greatly ap-preciated. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!!!

EXCITING CHANGES AND NEW FACES WELCOME OLG STUDENTS BACK FROM SUMMER BREAK

Students at Our Lady of Grace started back to school on Wednesday, August 24th. A few exciting changes awaited the students as they returned! New staff were welcomed including the following new positions: a second Intervention Specialist, a second Title I teacher, a Gifted Instructor and a part-time library aide.

In addition to grades 7 and 8, Spanish has been newly incorporated into the curriculum for grades 3-6. Building and grounds changes included some new room assignments in the middle school and junior high hallways, improvements to the school office and landscaping to create an improved welcome at the entrance. Welcome back to all!

OLG SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR OCT - NOV - DEC 2016

• Walk-a-Thon: Fri., Oct 7

• Fall Play @ Little Flower: 7:30 PM - Fri. & Sat. Nov. 11 & 12

• Thanksgiving Holiday Break: Wed-Thu-Fri Nov. 23, 24, 25

• Christmas Holiday Break: Mon., Dec. 19 - Mon., Jan. 2 (classes resume Tue., Jan. 3)

News from the Eagles Nest...

VBS photos courtesy of Bill Windisch

Back to School 2016

STUDENTS ARE ALL SMILES FOR THEIR OFFICIAL FIRST-DAY-OF-SCHOOL PHOTOS

Despite the potential for feeling the back-to-school blues, St.MM parishioner students were all smiles for the cameras as they set out for their first days of school. Thanks to all who submitted photos.

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D E C E M B E R

PASTORAL REGION ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE & FIRST RECONCILIATION LITURGY Date to be announced. The liturgy will take place at Assumption.

SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Thur., Dec. 8 Masses at 8 AM and 7 PM

CHRISTMAS MASSES Sat., Dec. 24, 4:30 PM Sun., Dec. 25th, 10 AM NOTE: The Christmas Eve vigil Mass will be at Assumption at 11 PM on Dec. 24.

FEAST OF THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Sat., Dec. 31, Mass at 4:30 PM Sun., Jan. 1, Mass at 10 AM

ST.MM PYO TURKEY DINNER Sat., Nov. 5 Dinner served 5:45-7 PM in the Cafeteria

NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK Nov. 6-12

FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING Sat./Sun., Nov. 19/20

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS Thur., Nov. 24, Mass at 9 AM

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Sat./Sun., Nov. 26/27

THE GIVING TREE Nov. 12/13-Dec. 11

ST. PAUL COMMUNITY DINNER A ST.MM VOLUNTEER EVENT Tues., Nov. 29 at St. Paul Church Dinner prep begins at 4:30 PM; Dinner served 5:30-6:30 PM; Clean-up done by 7:30 PM

O C T O B E R

RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Sat./Sun., Oct. 1/2

CELEBRATE ST.MM PARISH DINNER AND MINISTRIES RECOGNITION Sat./Sun., Oct. 15/16

FEAST OF SAINT MARGARET MARY Sun., Oct. 16

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Sat./Sun., Oct. 22/23

5TH SATURDAY MASS WITH EUCHARISTIC ADORATION & BENEDICTION Sat., Oct. 29, follows 8:30 AM Mass with 1 PM Benediction

REMEMBRANCE MASS FOR OUR PARISH DECEASED Sun., Oct. 30, 10:30 AM Mass

N O V E M B E R

FEAST OF ALL SAINTS HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Tues., Nov. 1 Masses at 8 AM & 7 PM

Parish Calendar

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