Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish
Mission Statement and
Weekend Mass Schedule
"We, the people of God, welcome all to experience the nourishment and healing spirit of Jesus Christ. Drawing life from the word of God and the sacraments, we are empowered to assist in meeting the spiritual and human needs of our families, our parish, and larger community. We proclaim the Kingdom of God with compassion, mercy and understanding."
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Weekend Mass Schedule
(Regular)
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EASTER SUNDAY
THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
Saturday,
March 30th
Vigil Mass 7:00PM
Sunday,
March 31st
Prayer for
Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
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Help Needed for Holy Week!!
We are looking for volunteers who would like
to help set up the churches for the Holy Week
liturgies. Please contact the Parish Office @
508-759-7777. Below is a list of some tasks
where help is needed and greatly appreciated.
Flower set up
Brass polishing
Light cleaning
Ironing
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Special Thanks
To all who donated towards this year’s Easter Flowers. Your generous donations helped to make our liturgies beautiful.
LENTEN SCHEDULE:
Fridays during Lent: Adoration following 8:00 AM Mass, concluding with Stations of the Cross and Benediction at 6:00 PM.
Soup & Bread Fridays: All are invited to the Parish Hall after Stations of the Cross each Friday excluding Good Friday. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
On Fasting and Abstinence during Lent, Click HERE.
HOLY WEEK: Thursday, March 28th, Friday, March 29th and Saturday, March 30th
Families are strongly encouraged to attend the Triduum Masses leading up to Easter Sunday.
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Divine Mercy Sunday
Sunday April 7th 3PM
Adoration and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Adoration Chapel
Adorers may go to the "St. Joseph the Worker Adoration Chapel" for their personal Adoration.
Now Open
Tuesday thru Saturday
10AM until 4PM
St. Margaret Church, Buzzards Bay, MA
Sunday, October 10th at 11AM
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St. Mary Church, Onset, MA
Sunday, March 31st at 9AM
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Masses and Prayers
Service of the Lord's Passion - St. Margaret's - 7:00PM
Easter Sunday Mass - St. Mary's - 9:00AM
Easter Sunday Mass - St. Margaret's - 11:00AM
Faith Formation Lenten Food Drive
The CCD classes are holding a food drive to benefit St.Vincent de Paul. There is a table set up in the front of the church. Canned goods and non perishable items would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
On the 3rd Sunday of each month, the Knights of Columbus will host
a Pancake Breakfast
in the Parish Hall
after the 7:30AM & 9:00AM Masses.
The next Pancake Breakfast is April 21st.
All are invited.
Please Note:
† Confirmation will be held on Friday, May 17th at 07:00 PM at St. Patrick Church, Wareham.
† First Communion will be held during the 11AM Mass on Sunday, May 19th at St. Margaret Church.
ATTIC TREASURES THRIFT SHOP
A huge thank you to all who have contributed to the success of our shop which benefits our parish in many ways. However, with success comes challenges and once again we are seeking volunteers. Please consider helping even if it is
for a couple of hours each week or every other week. Specifically, we need assistance on Fridays and Saturdays, but any day Tuesday through Saturday would be welcome! Also, anyone with online selling experience would be greatly welcomed. Please stop by the shop if you would like to help out or call Cheryl Legace (774) 291-2098.
Wishing everyone a blessed Easter!
Father Marek and the Parish Staff
Madelyn Alexander
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A new prayer list has now begun. If you would like to have someone listed on our Parish Prayer List, please contact the office to add your loved one's name. Be sure to request the name(s) you would like listed with the correct spelling.
ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ..... Please feel free to assist at Mass when there is a shortage of Eucharistic Ministers for that Mass. We truly appreciate your dedication to this ministry. God bless you and thank you.
Read MoreEUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING ..... Eucharistic Minister Training takes place on a pre-appointmet basis at St. Margaret Church. If you are interested, please call the Rectory Office and leave your name and phone number. Thank you.
The Mass Book for 2024 is now available. Please come by or contact the office to begin scheduling Masses and memorials for next year.
For the Weeks of March 24th and March 31st the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Margaret's Church will be For Jack English
For the Weeks of March 24th and March 31st the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Mary's Church will be For Our Parishioners
For the Weeks of March 24th and March 31st the Offertory Wine/Altar Bread at St. Margaret's and St. Mary's will be For Our Parishioners
The Memorials available are: Sanctuary Lamp, Offertory Wine and Altar Bread. Cost is $25 per item per week, except for the Sanctuary Lamp ($15 per week).
If you would like to have a Memorial devoted to a loved one for the week, please call the Office and we will be glad to assist you in this special remembrance.
ROSARY at St. Margaret's Church
(Monday - Friday) following 8AM Mass (Sunday) at 7AM before the 7:30AM Mass
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Rosary - WPLM Radio 99.1 FM Daily broadcast at 5AM
LIVING A CURSILLO?
Men’s: March 21-24, 2024
Women’s: April 25-28, 2024
It may be the best gift you give yourself! For more information, please contact our Parish Cursillo Ambassador: Maureen O'Rourke King at: [email protected] or call 774-313-8734.
Encountering Christ in Others
A youth-driven faith community inviting all to discover and nurture a personal relationship with our loving Jesus Christ. ECHO is offering two upcoming weekend retreats for students in High School and early College: March 1-3 for boys and April 5-7 for girls (both held at Craigville Conference Center). For more information and to register, please visit www.echoofcapecod.org. Questions? Email [email protected]
A new Roman Missal and stand have been donated to St. Margaret’s by Marie Friedrichsen in memory of her husband Chaseley Friedrichsen. The parish is grateful for her generous donation. It will be used for the first time on Easter Sunday.
The Parish is in need of Lectors throughout the Liturgical year. If you are interested in being a part this ministry, please contact the Parish Office. Thank you
needs Non-Perishables
Women's Bible Study
at St. Mary's & for all in the Parish
with the Blessed Mother
St. Margaret's - St. Mary's
in your estate plan.
On April 22, 2024, Our Lady of Victory and Christ the King Parishes will co-host international Catholic speaker Jason Evert. Jason has spoken to more than one million people about the virtue of chastity. He is a best-selling author of more than ten books, including “Theology of the Body for Teens,” and “How to Find Your Soulmate without Losing Your Soul.” and the founder of Totus Tuus Press and the Chastity Project. He is a frequent guest on radio programs and his television appearances include Fox News, the BBC, MSNBC, and EWTN.
When we have a significant amount of snow or ice on the roads and sidewalks, we share community weather situations that need to be addressed. When Bourne public schools and town offices are closed on a weekday on account of a weather situation, our Churches and Parish Office will also be closed. We want to keep our parishioners safe. Your safety is most important to us! When you are not comfortable going outside because of a significant weather situation, please use your better judgment and stay at home!!
HELPING MOMS IN NEED
OUTREACH MINISTRY
Spiritual Commitment Cards
Please visit the Diocesan Safe Environment page for more information: https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/office-of-safe-environment
“Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these". Mark 10:14
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Our Parish is committed to providing a safe place for all the faithful. Therefore, we follow a strict policy of The Essential Three for all who minister, work or volunteer in our parish. We ask for your cooperation and support. The safety of our community depends on all of us doing our part.
Visit the Diocese of Fall River website: HERE
Parish Office Hours
The Parish Office is now OPEN TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY FROM 9AM TO 1PM. On MONDAY & FRIDAY, a pre-scheduled APPOINTMENT is required.
Our telephone number is
508-759-7777.