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Living a Year of Mercy

Hallelujah! He is Risen!

Annual Italian Dinner Sat., April 9 See details inside!

What is the Jubilee Year of Mercy?

In the Bull of Indiction, Miseri-cordiae vultus, Pope Francis announced that the Jubilee of Mercy would begin on December 8, 2015, Feast of the Solemnity of the Immacu-late Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and conclude on November 20, 2016, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. December 8, 2015 also marked the fiftieth anniversary of the closing of the Second

Vatican Council whose goal was to bring the love of God to the mod-ern world. Pope Francis hopes that this Jubilee celebration of mercy will be lived out in the daily lives of the faithful, and all who turn to God for compassionate love and mercy.

Examine your daily activities. Where did you know mercy? Where did you show mercy?

Consider these online resources: Vatican Jubilee of Mercy website at www.iubilaeummisericordiae.va US Conference of Catholic Bishops website at www.usccb.org Our Sunday Visitor website at www.osv.com/holydoor

around the parishMercy Reigns Our Lenten parish Mission Mercy Reigns took place over two evenings on March 9 & 10. The Mission was led by Jeanne Hunt, Mary Malloy and the musical group Miriam (a group of seven women who share their faith in song). The reflections gave those who attended much food for thought as the Year of Mercy continues.

Have a safe and blessed Summer!

If you find yourself happily traveling out of town this sum-mer, be sure to check on local Catholic Mass times. A great site to visit is www.masstimes.org. The site pro-vides worship times, church locations, contact information, website links and maps. There are mass times for 117,000 churches in 201 countries/territories.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATIONSPEND QUIET TIME WITH OUR LORD NEXT EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: SATURDAY, APRIL 30 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 8:00 AM MASS WITH BENEDICTION AT 1:00 PM

Queen of the MayTraditionally May is the month when we show special honor to our Blessed Mother Mary. How will you show your devotion to the Queen of the May? Consider praying the rosary daily during the month of May. Do you have an outdoor Mary statue? Try planting a Mary garden.

Easter Dinner for the needy Thanks to everyone who par-ticipated in the Easter dinner food collection by filling a grocery bag with suggested food items. The response from parishioners was, as usual, wonderful. Our local St. Vincent De Paul Society and Valley Interfaith Food & Clothing were happy to pass these specially decorated bags of food on to needy families.

Unsung Heroes and Heroines We have many parishioners who quietly go about their days visiting and offering help to others in the parish. God bless them one and all.

T h a n k s !

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ANNUAL ITALIAN DINNERSaturday, April 9, 2016

in the St. Margaret Mary Parish Activity Center Cafeteria following the 4:30 Mass. Dinner served from 5:45 until 7 p.m. Festivities end at 8 p.m.

Cost: $8.00 Child’s portion available for those 12 and under

Join us for an evening of good food and good fun Bingo Ball - Split the Pot - Baskets Raffle

Come show your support for St. Margaret Mary Parish and our youth!

Proceeds help fund the cost of parish youth ministry projects planned for the children of our parish.

YUMMY! Spaghetti & Meatballs,

Salad, Garlic Bread, Choice of Dessert

Can you Donate a Dessert?

Contact Angela Schoner 608-9276

2016 Assumption Parish FestivalJune 10, 11, 12Great food and great fun for allLive bands every nightChicken dinner on Sunday

Save the Date! Sunday, July 3 2016 Parish Picnic at Stricker’s Grove Sunday, July 3

Join us at Stricker’s Grove for the annual Parish Picnic. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a day of food, fun, games, and rides. Gates open at NOON. Rides open from 1-4 and 5-8 PM. Games and activities will be arranged to keep the kids busy between ride times. Pack a picnic or purchase food fresh off the grill. No alcohol can be brought into the park. Coolers will be checked at the gate. Admission is $5 per adult, 18 and over. Under 18 enter for free.

See more CASINO NIGHT photos on our parish website!

Photos courtesy of Denise Lucas and Angela Schoner

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Multiple programs to address multiple parish needs: Adult Faith Formation, Marriage Preparation & Enrichment, Scripture Study, RCIA, Sacrament Preparation, Small Group Teen Discipleship, and much more!

Catechesis certification will soon be available!

First Communion: Sunday, May 1 First Communion Candidates, Abigail Latulippe and Jenna White will participate in a Jesus Day Retreat on

Sunday, April 10th. They also attended the Seder Meal offered during Lent by Marc Greenberg on March 23 during which time their understanding of the gift of the

Eucharist as it was given to us by Jesus was greatly enhanced.

Please keep these young parishioners in your prayers as they continue to prepare to make their First Communion at the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, May 3 at St. Margaret

Mary Church! Abigail Latulippe & Jenna White

Confirmation: Tuesday, April 5 Our parish Confirmandi are continuing their preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tues., April 5th at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral. They were led in a day of retreat for the covenant parishes of Assumption, St. Ann, and St. Margaret Mary at St. Ann’s on January 23 by Jeff Rosfeld who is well known for his special gift of youth ministry. Hailie Osterbrock Isabella Pio Sophia Lavagna

our parish youth

OLG SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR APR - MAY - JUN 2016

• Easter/Spring Break: Fri., Mar. 25 - Fri., Apr. 1 (classes resume Mon., Apr. 4)

• 7th Gr. Confirmation @ St. Peter in Chains Cathedral: Tues., Apr. 5, 7:00 PM

• Primary Grades Special Person Day: Fri., Apr. 15

• Kindergarten Special Person Day: Fri., Apr. 22

• Spring Musical: Fri., May 6 & Sat., May 7, 7:00 PM at Little Flower

• Soarin’ Spring Concert: Sun., May 17, 2:30 PM at Assumption Church

• 8th Grade Graduation: Wed., June 1, 7:00 PM at St. Margaret Mary

• Last Day of School: Fri., June 3

Enjoy the Summer!

News from the Eagles Nest...

OLG Eagles’ 5th/6th grade girls basketball team completed their season undefeated. Team members include St. Margaret Mary parishioner Jordyn Petrey, third from left. Way to soar Lady Eagles!!

Congratulations to all our graduates!A punch and cookies reception will take place after the 4:30 pm Mass on Saturday, May 21 to honor all of our parish gradu-ates, no matter the school or the grade. Please join us in the Holy Family Room to wish all the graduates well. PYO will be announcing their scholarship award winners at that time.

The OLG Drama Club will present The Sound of Music on Fri., May 6 & Sat., May 7. Performances begin at 7:30 pm in the Little Flower Parish Center. The OLG Drama Club is comprised of students in gr. 5-8. Admission paid at the door.

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ConfirmationTues., April 5, 7:00 PM at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral

St.MM Italian DinnerSat., April 9 Dinner served from 5:45-7:00 in PAC Cafeteria

Confirmation ReceptionSun., Apr. 10 after the 10:30 AM Mass

Jesus Day Retreat for First Communion Candidates Sun., April 10

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & BenedictionSat., April 30, 8:30 AM Mass, 1:00 Benediction

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First CommunionSun., May 1, 10:30 AM Mass

Mother’s DaySun., May 8

Celebration of GraduatesSat., May 21 Reception after 4:30 PM Mass

St. Paul Community Dinner- a St.MM Volunteer Opp Tues., May 31 at St. Paul ChurchDinner prep begins at 4:30 PM; Dinner served 5:30-6:30 PM; Clean-up done by 7:30 PM

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OLG GraduationWeds., June 1, 7:00 PM, at St. Margaret Mary

OLG Last Day of SchoolFri., June 3

Parish Calendar

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Assumption Parish FestivalFri., June 10 - Sun., June 12

Father’s DaySun., June 19

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St.MM Parish Picnicat Stricker’s GroveSun., July 3 Noon - 8:00 PMSee details inside this newsletter.

Fourth of July Mass Mon., July 4 9:00 AM at St.MM