Saturday - 4:00 PM Sunday - 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Monday-Thursday - 7:30 AMClick here for the NKCC parish Mass times. — Saturday - 4:00 PM
Sunday - 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Monday-Thursday - 7:30 AM
**Click here for the NKCC parish Mass times.**

Join us live every Saturday night for the 4:00 PM Vigil Mass or watch the recording after the stream ends. All Mass streams will be available through the parish YouTube channel for up to one year after airing. — Join us ***live*** every Saturday night for the 4:00 PM Vigil Mass or watch the recording after the stream ends. All Mass streams will be available through the **parish YouTube channel** for up to one year after airing.

St. Margaret Mary Parish Office Information

The Parish Lobby Doors will be open for drop-offs during normal business hours (Monday - Friday from 9:00AM - 4:00PM).

The Parish Office is open to the public during normal business hours. Please see our Visit Us page for more information.

Baptisms

Baptized in Christ

Nicole Jane and Onyx Michael Springer, with parents Michael and Jacquelyn, siblings April and Sarah, Fr. Joel and Godparents Frank & Nicole Lovato

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Good Shepherd Sunday

The 4th Sunday of Easter is known as Good Shepherd Sunday.

In John 10:11-18, we hear the parable of the Good Shepherd, proclaimed. The Gospel Acclamation from John 10:14 exclaims, “I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me.” A shepherd leads, feeds, nurtures, comforts, corrects, and protects his flock.

We are His flock who need spiritual food, healing, care and mercy. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, was willing to die for those who put their faith in Him. To be in the Lord’s flock is to be in a safe, life-changing transformative relationship with Jesus. May we hear and know the voice of Jesus and live to give glory to God.

Let us meditate today on Psalm 23:1 “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.” Amen.

St. Margaret Mary NEws & Upcoming Events

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Eucharistic Ministers Needed at St. Margaret Mary

“Come join the Eucharistic ministry. And bring a smile to someone’s face - and much needed spiritual nourishment to their soul.” – Jeff Cox, Eucharistic minister for St. Margaret Mary Parish

There is a real need for Eucharistic ministers at St. Margaret Mary’s. If you feel called to serve in this ministry, reach out directly to Father Ken Zaccagnini at 724-335-2336 or kzaccagnini@dioceseofgreensburg.org.

SAVE THE DATE - SUMMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Save the date for our Vacation Bible School program this summer:

Marvelous Mystery - The Mass Comes Alive

Monday June 24th through Friday June 28th
9:00 AM to 12:00 NN
St. Margaret Mary Lower Burrell

Ages Kindergarten through 5th Grade

More information coming soon. Download the flyer here.

Eucharistic Adoration Schedule

Eucharistic Adoration will take place at St. Margaret Mary from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM every Friday.

Please consider spending these Fridays in prayer and reflection with our Lord Jesus Christ. Come and glory in the Risen Lord!

Are you interested in becoming part of the Eucharistic Adoration Ministry? Members commit to spending time with our Lord on a regular basis, whichever is convenient to you, to ensure that at least two people are always present during sessions of adoration. Click here to sign up.

Spring Bereavement Program starting April 2024

If you have experienced the loss of a loved one during the past two years or longer (if needed), you are invited to participate in a six-week Bereavement Program. This loss is often accompanied by a multitude of feelings not easily understood as one works through the grief process. The parishes of St. Margaret Mary, Mt. St. Peter, St. Mary, and St. Joseph will be included in this program.

The group will begin meeting on Monday, April 15, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, and will continue for six consecutive weeks at St. Margaret Mary’s in the Freude Room. Leigh Bach, a Bereavement Coordinator with Heartland Hospice, will facilitate these sessions.

To register, please call St. Margaret Mary Parish Office at 724-335-2336.

Community and diocesan NEWS & events

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ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT PRESENTS TARZAN THE STAGE MUSICAL

April 25-28, 2024

Thursday April 25th 7:00 PM
Friday April 26th 7:00 PM
Saturday April 27th 7:00 PM
Sunday April 28th 1:00 PM

Freeport Area High School

Tickets can be purchased here.

To donate to the production, please click here.

Called By Name

In his recent pastoral letter, Donum Veritatis: The Gift of Truth, Bishop Kulick invited everyone in our Diocese to take up the work of building a “culture of vocations.” In response to this invitation, three weeks ago, representatives from our Parishes and Catholic Schools came together to hear Rhonda Gruenewald (Founder of Vocation Ministry) speak about the critical role we play in the mission of creating a culture of vocations in which every young person is invited to ask the question, “What is God calling me to do in my life?” Rhonda challenged us to consider ways to help all God’s people grow in their universal vocation of holiness and explore their particular vocation (Holy Orders, Marriage, Single State, or Consecrated Life).

We are excited to share one way we can work together to accept Bishop Kulick’s invitation to foster vocations throughout the Diocese of Greensburg.

The Office for Priestly Vocations initiates a new opportunity: Called by Name Campaign. The Called by Name Campaign will allow you to submit names of individuals you feel God has brought to your attention as a candidate for a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. We are looking at candidates who are current eighth-grade students, those in high school, and young adults (up to age 39). Please submit their name via the following link.

We ask that everything be submitted by May 3. Names that are submitted will receive a letter from me with a gentle invitation to consider a priestly or religious vocation, along with upcoming opportunities to pursue learning more about discernment.

2024 Diocesan Lenten Appeal

Your generous gift to the 2024 Diocesan Lenten Appeal supports our mission to carry on the love and mercy of Christ. If you have not yet made a donation, please prayerfully consider sharing your gifts today.

Click here to learn more about the Diocesan Lenten Appeal and the 2024 theme “Receive and Share.”

Click here to make your donation to this year’s DLA online.

AFFORDABLE CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN OUR AREA

Looking for an affordable education solution in the Alle-Kiski Valley? Private, Catholic education is available from preschool through high school at Mary Queen of Apostles School (MQA) in New Kensington and Saint Joseph High School (SJHS) in Natrona Heights.

Both schools are still enrolling students for this fall! If your child is in preschool to grade 8, consider enrolling them at MQA. For more information, contact Michelle Farrell at 724-339-4411 or visit the MQA website to learn more about an education focused on developing minds, building character, and strengthening faith.

SJHS offers a college preparatory education that encourages spiritual growth, academic excellence, and extracurricular participation. Many scholarships are available, making Catholic education even more affordable! Apply online at the SJHS website or contact the Admissions Office at 724-226-2819.

Knead Community Cafe

Visit their website here for their menu and for information on upcoming events.

Help for Ukraine

If you would like to provide financial support for the people of Ukraine, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a variety of reputable Catholic agencies that are collecting donations to aid with the humanitarian crisis as people flee to escape Russian bombing and shelling. Those agencies and information on how to contribute are listed our the Diocese website. Please visit DioceseOfGreensburg.org/HelpForUkraine to learn more about these reputable organizations and how you can help.

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