Daily:
Saint Margaret Chapel
Effective through mid-September
Daily: Saint Margaret Adult Education
Monday - Friday: 6:30 am and 8:30 am
Center (Original Church) Saturday: 8:30 am
Open for private prayer daily 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Weekend: Saint Margaret Parish Hall
Saturday: 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am and 12:00 pm
Saint Mary Magdalen Mission Sunday: 9:30 am and 11:00 am
Reconciliation: Saint Margaret Parish Hall Saturday: 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm and immediately following the 5:30 pm Mass
Mass Schedule
141 N. Hickory Ave. • Bel Air, MD 21014
Parish Offices
410-838-6969, 410-879-2670
Fax: 410-879-2518
www.stmargaret.org
Pastor
Msgr. G. Michael Schleupner
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Francis Callahan
Associate Pastor
Rev. John P. Cunningham
Rev. James Boric
Hospital Chaplain - In Residence
Rev. Roque Lim
Assistant Pastor
Karen Saccenti
Deacons
John Chott, James DeCapite
Patrick J. Goles, Victor Petrosino
Martin Wolf
Business Manager
Mary Ellen Bates
Music Ministry
Thomas Keesecker
Outreach
Jane O’Hara
Adult Faith Formation
Marie Dekowski
Preschool and Elementary Faith Formation
Keri Geibler and Lisa Hack
Faith Formation - Gr. 6-9
Ken Goedeke, Jr.
Youth and Young Adult Minister
Kristin Rupprecht
Saint Margaret School
Madeleine Hobik, Principal
410-879-1113
The Pastoral Council
Mike Adams
Dick Belmonte
Lisa Campbell
Ken Dawson
Deborah Egerton
Terrence Lijewski
Debbie Marino
Mike Parr
Karissa Pavelka Ellen Pfau
Lisa Sheehan
Paul Walczyk
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410-459-7237
410-838-6329
410-836-7561
410-836-8278
410-734-0211
410-879-5872
410-569-2442
410-459-4100
443-371-6618
410-245-3030
443-910-4939
443-540-7853
Mass Intentions September 13 - September 21, 2014
Saturday
Sunday Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Sunday 4:00 pm
5:30 pm
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am 12:00 pm
9:30 am 11:00 am 6:30 am
8:30 am
6:30 am
8:30 am
6:30 am 8:30 am
6:30 am
8:30 am
6:30 am
8:30 am 8:30 am
4:00 pm
5:30 pm
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am 12:00 pm
9:30 am 11:00 am Presider Schedule
The Moruzzi Family
John, Margaret and Robert Wilzack
Paul and Josephine Guercio
Aida Schmidt
Brendan Cody
Nancy Schuster Natoli
Parishioners of Saint Margaret Parish
Dorothy Trinite
Patricia Stefanick Joselito Ocampo
Souls of the Family of Thomas D. Noeth, Sr.
Jeff Gruzenski
Eucharistic Service
Joseph V. Keenan, Sr.
Eucharistic Service
Carl Reed
Kate McJury (sp. int.)
Rita Rayner
Edel Quinn
L. John Fedullo
Parishioners of Saint Margaret Parish
Michael Guercio
Aida Schmidt
Nancy Schuster Natoli
Joe Kist, Sr.
Louise Peters
Lillian and Chester Cewyner
Sept 13: 4:00 & 5:30 pm - Fr. James
Sept 14: 7:30 & 9:00 am - Fr. John
10:30 am & 12:00 pm - Fr. Mike
Mission: 9:30 & 11:00 am - Fr. Peter Tremblay
Seeking a world transformed and unified in Christ
Saint Margaret Church
Bulletin for the week of September 14, 2014
Welcome To Saint Margaret!
Our warmest welcome to all who worship with our parish family, whether
long-time residents or newly arrived in
the parish. We thank you for choosing to
be here with us today.
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Saint Mary Magdalen Mission
Feast of the Exultation of the Cross
Breaking News
Faith Formation
Weekday elementary and middle school
classes begin this week. See page 5.
Miraculous Medal Novena
Miraculous Medal Novena
on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning
September 16 and ending
November 11 from 7:30 8:30 pm. The Novena will
be held in the Adult Education Center this week and will include
exposition and adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament, Rosary, Novena prayers and
Benediction. Please come and bring your
cares and concerns to our Blessed Mother.
Parish Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
9:00 am to 7:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Congratulations and blessings
Ed and Pat Ward
Readings for September 21
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time God’s generosity
Reading I:
Isaiah 55:6-9 Seeking the Lord
Reading II:
Philippians 1:20-24, 27 Spreading the gospel
Gospel:
Matthew 20:1-16 The laborers in the vineyard
Key Passage: The landowner said, “Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to
give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do
what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I
am generous?” (Matthew 20:14–15)
Adult: What lessons do you draw from today’s Gospel? How has God been generous to you in this way?
Child: Who is generous to you, even when you do not always deserve it?
Visit www.jeffreysjallan.blogspot.com for a commentary on the readings.
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Welcome
Saylor Grace Orcel
who was baptized last
weekend into the
Saint Margaret parish
community. May she
continue to receive
God’s blessings and
grace.
Brothers and sisters:
Christ Jesus, though he was in the form
of God, did not regard equality with
God something to be grasped.
Rather, he emptied himself,
taking the form of a slave,
coming in human likeness;
and found human in appearance,
he humbled himself, becoming obedient death, even death on a cross.
Because of this, God greatly exalted
him and bestowed on him the name
that is above every name,
that at the name of Jesus every knee
should bend, of those in heaven and
on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue confess that Jesus
Christ is Lord, to the glory of God
the Father.
Philippians 2:6-11
From Father Mike
We are grateful to the family of
George S. Hopkins
who requested that friends and relatives
make memorial contributions in George’s
name to Saint Margaret Parish.
We are most grateful.
Saint Margaret Parish Fall Festival
September 26, 27, 28
Come enjoy rides,
games, prizes, raffles,
yard sale, bake sale and
much more family fun at the annual Saint
Margaret Parish Fall Festival. Start going through your basement, garage and
closet and put aside unwanted items.
Yard sale drop-off times:
Mon., Sept. 22, 4:30 - 10:30 pm
Tues., Sept. 23, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Wed., Sept. 24, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Thurs., Sept. 25, 3:30 - 8:00 pm
Fall Festival Raffle Tickets
Fall Festival raffle tickets will be on sale
in the parish office starting Monday,
September 15. Tickets are $5 each or 3
for $10. Raffle sales help to offset expenses for the Fall Festival. Good luck!
Prizes include:
1st Prize - bushel of crabs, 5 lbs shrimp, soda & snacks
2nd Prize - 3 dozen crabs, 3 lbs shrimp, soda and snacks
3rd Prize - $100 in restaurant gift cards
Our Faith in Action
Go Green With EFT
Thank you to those who have taken advantage of Electronic Funds Transfer
here at Saint Margaret. If you have still
not signed up for EFT or for the Online Giving Option through your bank,
we encourage you to consider these options. Forms are available at the doors
today and on the parish website, www.
stmargaret.org, click on Stewardship. If
you have questions or concerns, please
call Karen Saccenti in the parish office,
410879-2670, ext. 112 or e-mail [email protected].
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Dear friends,
I am pleased to
share that the major
project on our parish church is very
close to completion.
Barring any unforeseen problems, the
church will re-open next weekend,
September 20-21. We as a parish can
be very proud of this. I am grateful to
all of you who contributed financially
to enable this to happen. I am also especially grateful to the Finance Committee, the Facilities Committees, and a
special ad hoc Art Advisory Committee for their careful planning and oversight of this project.
When you enter the church, you will see:
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New glass doors with liturgical designs on the glass.
A completely new look behind the
sanctuary. There are three sections
of wall in this area. The two side
sections have been finished in a
faux-stained glass and the center
section in a faux-gold leaf.
A crucifix suspended from the
ceiling in front of the center wall
section of the sanctuary. The image of the crucified Christ was designed and fabricated by an artist in
Colombia, South America and the
wood cross was constructed by a
liturgical art professional in Pennsylvania.
New lighting from above and below on the three sections of wall
behind the sanctuary and on the
crucifix.
The relocation of the image of the
Risen Christ. It is suspended from
the ceiling in front of the organ
pipes at the rear of the seating area.
The full exposure of the stained
glass skylight in the baptistery.
This was done as part of the roof
project.
You will not see:
• A new roof. All flat roofing areas
have been replaced and built with a
sufficient pitch to provide proper
drainage. The metal mansard or
side roofing is in good condition
and did not need replacement.
• A new air conditioning system.
This system includes new controls
that should help us to regulate the
temperature better and make the
church more comfortable.
• A new boiler and heating system.
This also was installed in the mechanical room under the chapel
where the air conditioning system
is located. It will be ready when
the cold weather comes. There are
new controls as well for heating the
church.
Patronize Our Sponsors
The bulletin is furnished to the parish without charge. The advertisements that appear
completely defray all publishing costs with
which the church would otherwise be burdened. Please patronize these sponsors as a
thank-you for their kind generosity.
Treasure Hunt
“Treasure Hunt” is
a children’s ac tivity bulletin. This
month’s bulletin
is available throughout the month at
the doors. We encourage your child to
take home after Mass.
Bulletin Due Date and Address
Information is due by 10:00 am on Monday
for the following Sunday. If Monday is a holiday, items should be submitted the previous
Friday. Please include name and contact information and fax to 410-879-2518 or e-mail
[email protected].
The total cost for this entire project is $1.4 million. The overwhelming majority of this was for the items
you will not see – key parts of the infrastructure. The liturgical enhancements in the sanctuary account for
only 10% of the total cost. Please
also recall that this is Phase 1 of the
total church project. Other things
need to be done and are in the overall plan for the repair and renovation
of our church, such as new and adequately sized bathrooms, re-location of
Reconciliation Rooms because of the
new bathrooms, Stations of the Cross,
and conversion of the baptistery into
a gathering space. We will undertake
Phase 2 in the future as soon as it is
financially prudent to do so.
I again thank everyone who has been
part of these very significant accomplishments.
May the peace and joy of the Lord
be with you!
Father Mike
Nursery Service Available: For children up to 3 years of age, in the Preschool building
(next to the church) during the 9:00 and 10:30 am Masses on Sundays and during the 4:00 pm
Mass on Saturdays, and at Saint Mary Magdalen during the 9:30 and 11:00 am Masses. Trained
staff will care for your children while you attend Mass. This is a free service.
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Parish Notes . . .
Church Repair Update
Construction is finishing up! Equipment has been removed and the church is
being thoroughly cleaned. Please see Father Mike’s column for additional details.
Thank you for your continuing patience
and cooperation as construction winds
down completely.
Part of the cooling tower being lowered
into the pit behind the chapel.
Community Notes
Lunchtime Bingo
Wednesday, September 17 at Saint Mark’s,
Fallston. Games begin at 11:00 am. $15.
Camp St. Charles Reunion
Saturday, September 20, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Visit campstcharles.org/alumni.php
International Day of Prayer and Fasting
Saturday, September, 20 at the Basilica
of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception in Washington from 9:00 am 4:00 pm. Register on-line at
www.jwopf.org. Registration is free.
Archdiocesan Filipino Saints
Fiesta Celebration
Fiesta Mass, Sunday, September 28, 2:45 pm
Triduum, September 24,25,26, after 5:30
Mass. Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.
Visit: www.filipino-council-aob.org.
St. Anthony’s Class of 1969
Class reunion on October 4, 2014.
Please email Joanne Berndt Jenkins at
[email protected] for more information.
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Outreach Notes
Jane O’Hara
Outreach Coordinator
410-838-6969/410-879-2670, ext. 143
[email protected]
First Friday Seniors
Welcome back friends! Hope you all
enjoyed a happy and healthy summer. All
registered members should have received
a welcome letter. Friday, Ocober 3 the
Saint Margaret School Service Club will
serve us a “sloppy joe” burger and a variety of tasty desserts. UCHS nurses will
provide flu shots upon request. Entertainment will be provided by Dan Schoener,
magician and mentalist. The program will
be a “trick and treat for all!
Health Ministry
Mark your calendars
for Saturday, September 27 and get ready to
get healthy at the 2014
Healthy Harford Day.
There will be free exercise
classes, health screenings, nutrition information, and lots more for both adults
and children. Remember to leave time at
the end to take a short walk to the Bel
Air Farmers Market where you can purchase fresh produce and take the first
step towards incorporating healthier food
options into your weekly menus. For information on the Healthy Harford event,
go to: http://www.healthyharford.org/
or contact the Health Ministry Team by
sending an email to
[email protected].
Holly’s Hope 5K and 1 Mile Walk
Sunday, October 12.
Ethan Brito, the winner of the Saint Margaret Good Shepherd
Scholarship, is the organizer of this event.
All proceeds will benefit SARC of Harford
County. Come out and enjoy a fun day on
a beautiful trail run at the Liriodendron.
Visit www.active.com to register.
Visit our website at www.stmargaret.org
Substance Abuse Ministry
Are you or a loved one
struggling with substance
abuse issues? Please come
to one of the weekly meetings on the Saint Margaret
campus.
Adult Education Center
Mondays, 7:00 pm Families Anonymous
Lower Meeting Room
Fridays, 7:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous
Saturdays, 7:30 pm Women for Sobriety
Sundays, 6:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous
Sundays, 8:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous
Cottage Thrift Shop
End of Season Sale
Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30 - noon
during the month of September. All clothing and accessories will be $1 or less with
no sales tax. There will also be sales on
non-clothing items. The thrift shop is located at 24 Broadway, Bel Air, across from
ShopRite. The Cottage Thrift Shop is run
by volunteers from Saint Margaret Parish
and Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Any
questions, call Pat Stasiak 410-420-2852.
Stella Maris Counseling
A counselor will be on the Saint Margaret campus starting this month. If you
struggle with a personal, spiritual or family issue, know that you are not alone and
that trained professionals are here to help.
Please contact Janet at 410-252-4500, ext.
7291 or at [email protected]
for appointments or questions. The fee for
this service will be determined on a sliding
scale according to income – anywhere from
free to a maximum of $60/hr.
Prison Ministry
For anyone who might be interested in assisting with our Communion services on
Sundays at the Detention Center, the upcoming orientations are on the following
days and times:
Monday, September 22 at 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 4 at 10:00 am
Please contact Jane O’Hara.
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Liturgy
Corner
Spend some time studying the readings.
It will make a difference!
Music Notes
Tom Keesecker
Music Ministry
410-879-2670, ext. 136
[email protected]
The Adult Choir has begun
rehearsals and it is very exciting to have such a large group
of dedicated singers raise
their voices in song in praise of God. New
voices and spirits are welcome.
Children’s choirs will begin on
Thursday, October 2.
The cherub choir (grades K -2 ) will meet
from 4:30 to 5:00 pm.
The older children (grades 3 - 8) will meet
from 5:00 to 5:50 pm.
Rehearsals are in the church.
Handbells will begin Monday, October 6.
Piano Lessons - I am accepting 6 to 8
piano students for after school lessons.
Please contact me (e-mail is best) with
your questions.
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Marie Dekowski
Adult Faith Formation
410-879-2670, ext. 126
[email protected]
“Home” Work – Part 2
As we continue our “home” work in
preparation for the following weekend’s Scripture readings, we look at
the words and phrases themselves –
they can provide a key to what the author
may have felt to be of greater importance.
• In Isaiah 62:3 you read “You shall be a
glorious crown . . . a royal diadem.” Crown
and diadem refer to the same thing and
this echo adds strength to the idea.
• Words that sound like what they mean
add emphasis and meaning to the writing.
“Ask” is okay but “implore” is stronger
and paints a more vivid picture.
• Word value - the effectiveness of a
word to express the exact shade of meaning desired – can conjure up distinct images. “House” and “home” both mean
dwelling, yet each one communicates different feelings.
Adult Faith Notes
Youth Ministry
High School & College
Youth Ministry ~ FiRE House
High School Hangout
Nights
Marriage Anniversary Mass
Sunday, September 28, 11:00 am at the
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. Mass will
be celebrated by Archbishop Lori.
Register to renew your vows and share the
witness of your vocation:
www.mariagematterbalt.org/marriagemass-registration.cfm to attend.
All couples are welcome, no matter how
long you have been married.
Saint Margaret Singles
If you are single, never married, divorced,
or widowed, and interested in service, fellowship, and fun activities with like-minded Catholics, come join our group. All
ages are welcome. Contact Marie.
Fall Faith Studies
Please contact Marie to register.
Breaking Open the Word
Reflection and discussion is held bimonthly, beginning Thursday, September 18, from 10:00 am to noon in the
Parish Office Conference Room.
Untold Blessings by the Most Rever-
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Games, movies, Nerf battles,
kickball - something for everyone! Come
hang out and meet some new friends.
Open to all high school students!
College and Young Adult Ministry
Every Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
A variety of social, service and spiritual activities including geocaching, game nights,
scavenger hunts, trivia nights, movies, faith
sharing, service projects, etc. We either
meet at FiRE House (329 Wright Street) or
somewhere off campus. Contact Kristin in
the parish office for more information.
Confirmation
Parent & Candidate Meeting
There will be a required
meeting for all 10th
grade students and
parents who are registered for Confirmation
for the upcoming year
on Sunday, September 14, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
at the Callahan Center. See you there!
end Robert Barron will be the bi-monthly
topic of discussion beginning Tuesday,
September 23, from 10:00 am to noon in
the Adult Education Center.
Marriage Moments
A trip down Memory Lane
#6: How did you decide to
marry? Was the proposal
traditional? Creative? Expected? Mutual? Reminisce
together today. Susan Vogt
Visit our website at www.stmargaret.org
Faith Formation
410-879-2670/410-838-6969
Preschool and Elementary
Keri Geibler, [email protected]
Lisa Hack, [email protected]
Middle School and Grade 9
Ken Goedeke, [email protected]
Registration Form
Available
Our 2014-2015 registration
form for all of our Faith Formation programs is available on our website. The calendar is also available. It’s not
too late! Go to www.stmargaret.org and
click on “Ministries” and then “Children.”
Register now! Classes begin the week of
September 15.
Elementary Faith Formation
Our Wednesday classes will begin this week
on September 17. We are looking forward
to a great year!
In Concert
Sunday, September 21
at Loyola Blakefield
All high school youth are invited.
Cost is $10
Grades 6-9 Faith Formation
Our first sessions will take place on Tuesday, September 16 and Wednesday, September 17 from 7:00 - 8:15 pm. There will
be a parent meeting the first night. All parents are asked to attend.
Elementary and Middle School
Home Study Parent Meeting
All Home Study parents will meet on September 29 at the Callahan Center at 7:00 pm.
Part-time Nursery Worker
Saint Margaret Campus
Provides care for children up
to age 3 during the Saturday,
4:00 pm and/or Sunday 9:00
am and 10:30 am Masses. Must
be 21 years of age. For more information,
please contact Lisa Hack at 410-879-2670.
First Reconciliation
Parent Meeting Dates
Save the date to attend one of the following
meetings if your child is eligible to receive
First Reconciliation this fall. Your child is
eligible if he/she is in second grade or older
and has participated in Faith Formation or
attended Catholic school last year.
• Monday, October 6 at 6:30 pm in the chapel
• Wednesday, October 8 at 1:30 pm,
4:45 pm or 6:45 pm in the church
Save the date…
Father Mike will meet with parents for a
First Reconciliation Seminar on Wednesday, October 22 at either 4:45 pm or
6:45 pm in the church. Nursery service will
be available during the sessions. Contact
Keri Geibler with any questions.
Scripture reading of the month: Psalm 100:2 “Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with a joyful song.”
Saint Margaret School
www.smsch.org
Elementary Campus 410-879-1113
Middle School Campus 410-877-9660
Important Dates
for September
Little Rock Scripture Study
The Prophets and Apostles is the discussion topic for the next scripture study
September 17 to October 1. Studies are
held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to
9:00 pm in the Adult Education Center
Education Notes . . .
Kristin Rupprecht
Youth and Young Adult Minister
410-879-2670, ext 166
[email protected]
Sept. 16 MS Mass, 8:30 am;
Galeone Individual Pictures-ES
Sept. 17 ES Mass, 8:30 am;
Galeone Individual Pictures-MS
Sept. 19 Yankee Candle fundraiser ends
News from the Admissions Office
Spaces Available at Saint Margaret School
Limited spaces still are available for school
year 2014-2015. Please pass the word to
friends and family and call or email Admissions Director Cecilia Pleiss at 410-879-1113
or [email protected] for more specific information.
Principal: Madeleine Hobik ~ [email protected]
Assistant Principals: Anna Shanahan ~ [email protected]
Phil Federowicz ~ [email protected]
Admissions: Cecelia Pleiss ~ [email protected]
Visit our school website at www.smsch.org.
Parents and students are our best referrals!
Catholic High Schools Regional Fairs
Monday, October 6. Fair opens at 6:30 pm.
Session 1: 7:00 pm; Session 2: 7:30 pm;
Session 3: 8:00 pm.
Host: Saint Margaret School, 1716A
Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD 21015
An opportunity for students and their families to learn about the admissions, financial
aid, scholarships, athletics, service clubs and
more…
Schools Participating: Archbishop Curley,
Calvert Hall, The Catholic High School, Institute of Notre Dame, The John Carroll School,
Loyola, Maryvale, Mercy, Mount Saint Joseph,
Notre Dame Preparatory, Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel.
Visit our website at www.stmargaret.org
Fall Festival
September 26, 27, 28
Elementary School Campus
September 26—4:30 to 10:30 pm
September 27—Noon to 10:00 pm
September 28—10:00 to 2:00 pm
Each fall, our school and parish communities band together to create a weekend of
fun-filled, family events. Committees are
busy contacting vendors for prizes, building games, prepping our raffle and yard sale,
and finalizing our new menu.
For this event to be successful, we depend
on each family to work a two or three-hour
shift per child to cover all of the booth
shifts throughout the three-day event. You
will also be receiving raffle tickets for each
child with a new format and new prizes.
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