Dear Friends,
     St. Margaret Parish is a very active community of faith. We try to respond to the Lord's calling as best as possible.  That response is at least reflected in the many ministries, programs and services that are centered here.  You will find listed here many opportunities for worship and prayer, for religious education and faith formation at all ages, for outreach and service of the needy, for promoting good stewardship of all the resources God has given us.
     The Lord calls each of us to respond and to use our gifts for the good of the mission that he has entrusted to the Church.  I encourage you to think about volunteering and participating in some ministry area.  Maybe that is not possible for you.  If not, then I hope that you will find one of many of the ministries, programs and services offered here to be helpful to you in your spiritual journey with the Lord Jesus.
     It is a delight and a privilege to be pastor here at St. Margaret. You and this entire community inspire me very much.

Sincerely yours,

               

                                    

Map of  Ministry Services
(click on the Mission Priority
 or Ministry for additional information)

Mission Priorities

Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the leadership team of Saint Margaret Parish consisting of Clergy, Pastoral Council, Planning Committee and Staff, the five mission priorities for our parish have been established.  Here the work "mission" means our purpose, what we believe God has called us to do as a parish community.  These mission priorities are:
                                                          
Community, Education, Liturgy, Outreach and Stewardship.
  

COMMUNITY
    
Mardi Gras Pancake Supper
     Lenten Suppers
     St. Nicholas Luncheon
     Hanging of the Greens
     Baptismal Garment Sewing
     The Knitters' Group (Prayer Shawl Ministry)
     Mentoring Program
LITURGY
      Weekend Liturgy
     Altar Guild
     Art & Environment
     Children's Lectionary
     Pamphlet Rack
     Music
EDUCATION
    
Education Committee
     Sacramental Preparation
     Infant Baptism Program
     First Eucharist Program
      First Reconciliation Program
     Adult Confirmation Program
     Youth Confirmation Program
     Marriage Preparation Program
     Holy Orders
     Anointing of the Sick
     St. Margaret School
     Fall Festival
     Library Helper
     Data Entry
     Religious Education
      Preschool/ Kindergarten
      Elementary Religious Education
     Vacation Bible School
     Nursery
     Youth & Young Adult Ministry
     Middle & High School Religious Education
     Family Home Study Religious Education
     S.I.G.N (Serving in God's Name)
     Covenant Program
     Middle School Youth Group
     St. Margaret Middle School Campus Ministry
     High School Youth Group
     Young Adult Ministry
     Adult Faith Formation
     Bible Study
     Archbishop Borders Library
     Catechist Training and Certification
     Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
     RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
     Small Faith Sharing Groups
     The Knights of Columbus


      
     Telephone Directory of Ministries

 

OUTREACH
     Adopt-A-Family
     Bereavement Ministry
     Funeral Receptions
     Cooperative Food Ministry
     Holiday Baskets
     Christmas Giving Tree Project
     Hospital Ministry
     Birthright Pregnancy Resource Center
     Substance Abuse Team
     Harford Habitat for Humanity
     Cottage Thrift Shop
     Welcome One Shelter
     Legion of Mary
     Our Daily Bread Casseroles
     Prayer Tree
     Prison Ministry
     Respect for Life
     First Friday Senior Citizens Luncheon
     Teddy Bear Ministry
     Just Singles
     Widow and Widowers Group
     Angel Babies
     Trying Again
     Eucharistic Ministry
     Hispanic Ministry

STEWARDSHIP
     Development Committee
     Stewardship Committee
     Graces Inspirational Booklet
     Finance Committee
     Facilities Management Committee
     Administration
     Parish Office Clerical Support
     Adopt-A-Garden
     Boy Scout Troup 564
     Cub Scout Troup 564
     Girl Scouts & Brownies
     Parish Staff Directory
     Statement of Policy