Healing and Love Family Mass Brings Warmth Amid Snowstorm
Despite a snowstorm blanketing the area, our
Sunday Healing and Love Family Mass
saw an impressive turnout,
bringing our parish community together for a heartwarming celebration.
Fr. Peter led the congregation in a special blessing of flowers,
which the children placed in front of the prominently displayed statue of
Our Lady of Grace,
honoring her feast day on February 7.
In a beautiful gesture for St. Valentine’s Day,
the children wrote their wishes and intentions on paper hearts,
which were collected in a basket and placed at the feet of
Our Lady of Grace.
As a delightful treat, Fr. Peter distributed Hershey’s Kisses to everyone in attendance,
spreading love and sweetness in the spirit of Valentine’s Day.
Thank you to all who braved the snow to join
this meaningful and joyful celebration.
Altar Server Appreciation Celebration: A Joyful Success!
Fr. Peter and Fr. Joseph hosted a wonderful Altar Server Appreciation Celebration
to honor the dedicated young members of our parish who faithfully serve at Mass.
The event was filled with joy, laughter, and camaraderie as altar servers
came together to celebrate their contributions to the church.
Fr. Peter and Fr. Joseph shared heartfelt words of gratitude,
recognizing the commitment and service of these young individuals.
Everyone had a fantastic time, making this celebration a
memorable and meaningful occasion for all who attended.
Thank you to our altar servers for their dedication,
and to Fr. Peter and Fr. Joseph for hosting such a special event!
On behalf of the St. Margaret parish family, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation toward the repairs of the Padre Pio Alcove. Your kindness and support have made a significant impact as we work to restore this sacred space, which holds such deep meaning for our parish family. The Padre Pio Alcove is a cherished part of our church, serving as a place of prayer, reflection, and inspiration. Thanks to your generosity, we are one step closer to ensuring it continues to be a beautiful and serene space for the entire parish. Your commitment to our parish is a testament to your faith and dedication, and we are profoundly grateful for your contribution to this important effort.
May God bless you abundantly for your kindness and devotion.
With heartfelt thanks,
Fr. Peter
St. Margaret Church
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February 1, 2025
These Altar flowers were donated in Honor of
David J. McConville a U.S. Marine WWII Veteran
at the request of Lauraine McConville
Help Us Beautify Our Church Altar with Fresh Flowers!
We invite you to contribute to our altar flower fund. Your generous donations will help us bring the beauty of fresh flowers to our worship space, enhancing our services and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all.
If you're interested in making a donation, please click the picture of the flowers to make a payment.
Thank you for your support and for helping to make our church a vibrant and beautiful place of worship!
Your Support Is Needed Now More Than Ever
Every penny raised beyond our goal directly benefits our parish, helping us continue our vital work. If you’ve donated before, thank you for your generosity—we humbly ask for your continued support. If this is your first time considering a gift, know that no amount is too small; every contribution makes a difference.
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Our Infant of Prague statue has been a beloved part of the St. Margeret’s parish for many decades, It resided in the Padre Pio Alcover where many people would come and leave their heartfelt petitions under the statue in the devout belief that their prayer would be answered. Last year the decision was made to restore the statue, and it was removed just in time, as not long after, the ceiling in the alcove collapsed exactly above where the Infant had been. The statue would never have survived and so we believe that this was quite miraculous.
Devotion to the Infant of Prague is devotion to the infancy of Christ and dates back to Europe in the 1600s. When the Emperor Ferdinand II moved his palace to Vienna and stopped supporting the Carmelite monastery, they fell into such financial distress that they did not even have enough to eat. The Spanish princess, Polyxena, living there at the time, brought them her statue of the Infant Jesus, her most prized possession in the world, telling them “As long as you venerate this image you will never know want.” The Carmelites put the statue in a place of honor, praying to Him daily and discovered that those words were true.
As long as the community honored the Infant Jesus, they found that they were financial sound and found that there were no problems that could not be overcome which is reflected in this quote from a book from that time:
All those who approach the miraculous statue and pray there with confidence receive assistance in danger, consolation in sorrows, aid in financial distress, comfort in anxiety, light in darkness, health in sickness and hope in despair.
With this wonderful legacy of miracles throughout the centuries, St Margaret’s parish made the decision to turn to he Infant of Prague in their time of need, restoring His statue and devotion,
And so, on January 12, 2025, at the Family Mass, Father Peter dedicated the restored Infant of Prague statue with this dedication.
We the parish of St. Margaret’s, come to you, dearest Infant Jesus, as did the Carmelites of Prague, begging you to deliver us from our financial distress with the promise that just as they gave you the place of honor not only in their church but in their hearts and families, we will do the same in our church, our hearts and our families.
We invite everyone to bring your needs and the needs of the parish of St. Margaret’s to the feet of the Infant of Prague