Dear Parishioners,

Please remember our St. Margaret’s Annual Spaghetti Supper is being held on Wednesday, February 27 in St. Margaret’s Parish Hall. The seatings are at 5 & 6:15 p.m. Take-Outs are available. Advance Sale tickets ONLY: Feb. 2 – Feb. 24 Adults - $10 and Children (4-12) $6, 3 & Under- Free. Please buy your Tickets after the Masses or by calling Elaine (749-7456).  Dinner prepared by Dave Basile and the Central City “Crew”

Today’s Scripture readings invite us to reflect on our sense of inadequacy in answering God’s call. This reality reminds us that we do not need to be fearful because we are called to do God’s work and not ours. In today’s Gospel, we also hear of Simon Peter’s call. A fisherman by trade, he complains when Jesus tells him to take his boat into deep water and prepare for a catch. But before they know it, the nets are bursting and the boats so full that they are in danger of sinking. When Peter gets to shore, he is overcome with emotion, asking Jesus to leave him, because he feels he is not worthy of his presence. Instead, Jesus tells him “Do not be afraid,” and invites Peter to be a fisher of people on Jesus’ behalf.

New to St. Margaret’s? If you have been joining us for Mass on the weekend and you enjoy our parish, we would like you to become an “official” member of the parish. Our registration forms are available at both entrances of the church. Please take one home to fill out and return to the church.

Many thanks. God Bless You, Fr. Paul J. Alciati