As a celebration of the Epiphany, at all Masses on the weekend of January 3 & 4, we will bless the doors of our church & offer chalk for parishioners to take home to bless their own doors.  Having prayers or blessings on our doors is a tradition handed down from our Jewish ancestors; it is a way of praying for the protection of all who enter the home and a way to keep God at the forefront of our minds.  We invite you to take some chalk with you for Epiphany to bless your homes.

And send us your photos! We would love to fill our social media with images of parishioners blessing their homes for the New Year.

At the close of the year many parishioners like to make special donations to the church as part of their tax strategy.  Your “little something extra” at Christmas can help us keep pace with our parish budget that is trying to meet St. Margaret’s expanding needs.  When making your additional holiday contributions, note carefully that all checks dated up to “December 31” will be counted toward your 2025 contribution statement; whereas those marked “January 1” (& thereafter) will go toward your 2026 statement.  Consider the WeShare online giving option found on our parish website.  It’s the most convenient way to make your donations, and you can set up a regular giving plan.  Thanks for your generosity!

As we enter the winter season, please do your part to keep yourself and one another healthy against the flu, winter colds, and Covid. Though the pandemic has waned, we must always be vigilant for the health of our community.  If you are ill, please stay home and take care of yourself. You may consider wearing a mask indoors if you are ill or immunocompromised. Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer. Please use common sense and good judgment during these winter months!