Dear Parishioners,

Happy Mother's Day to all of our moms!  May God continue to bless you for all that you do for your families.
 
NOMINATION FOR MINISTRY . . do you know a parishioner who would be a good lector?  Can you think of anyone who may want to join the choir?  Can you nominate someone who can help with our funeral luncheons?  This is your chance!  You can nominate yourself or someone else to serve in a ministry or on a committee in our parish.  Nomination forms are on the Baptismal font.  You can fill out the form and drop it in the box on the font.  I will personally follow up on each "nominee" to invite them to parish service.
 
HOPE APPEAL 2019 . . Our Annual Hope Appeal will begin shortly.  This annual appeal helps to fund many diocesan programs and ministries, helping thousands of people in our seven county diocese.  Our parish goal this year is $26,032.  Next weekend we will show the video at Mass explaining how your generous donation will help so many people.  Please prayerfully consider a generous donation to this annual diocesan appeal.
 
St. Margaret’s, has recently purchased a Automated External Defibrillator. Father Paul, has scheduled a short training session for the Ushers, and anyone else in the Parish who is interested in learning how to use the unit. The training will take place in the Church Hall, on Monday, May 13th at 6:30 p.m. and will last approximately 30-45 minutes. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the training if at all possible. And please feel free to pass the date and time along to anyone you think might like to or should attend. It’s open to all Parish Members.

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