St.
Margaret's Parish emphasizes the call of all Catholics to proclaim
the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Church to the entire world.
This is done by our parish staff with the aid of active members
of the parish. We offer Pastoral Care in the following areas:
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E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M |
N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V |
W | X | Y | Z
The
bereaved are contacted at the time of a death and helped to prepare
for the wake, liturgy and committal of their loved ones. A month's
mind Mass is scheduled for the deceased and an annual Lazarus
Mass is arranged for all the dead of the the year. Contacts are
made often with the bereaved.
Interested in participating?
It's easy. Just sent
us an e-mail.
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- Blessed
Virgin Mary Sodality
TBD
Interested in participating?
It's easy. Just sent
us an e-mail.
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Person
with disabilities (Disabilities Ministry)
We
have begun our Renewal and Restoration program mindful of persons
with disabilities. This has included making all renovations handicapped
accessible, as well as adding hearing assistance devices in the
Church and improved lighting.
Interested in participating?
It's easy. Just sent
us an e-mail.
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- Friends
of St. Margaret (1000 Club)
TBD
Interested in participating?
It's easy. Just sent
us an e-mail.
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Fr.
Ray has built up a very stable relationship with the Jewish
Community through Judeo-Christian Marriages, and Judeo-Christian
Baptisms. The Jewish people seem comfortable coming to our Church.
Interested in participating?
It's easy. Just sent
us an e-mail.
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The
Parish is very much involved with the larger civic community
and the events and happenings going on in Lowell.
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- People
of Other Religious Traditions
Neighbors
of other Christian and non-Christian faith traditions are always
welcomed at St. Margaret. Within our community we have brothers
and sisters who come to pray with us from many traditions. We
have been blessed over the years to have a number of people make
a decision to study the Roman Catholic Faith and to ask for baptism
or to come into full communion with the Church.
Interested in participating?
It's easy. Just sent
us an e-mail.
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- Pro-life/Respect
Life Committees
The
purpose of the Pro-life/Respect Life Committee committee is to
support and promote the culture of life that our Holy Father
John Paul II has referred to. Through parish respect life committees,
the Gospel of Life becomes a living reality in communities across
the Archdiocese of Boston.
Through
ongoing prayer and education we provide the inestimable power
of intercessory prayer, life affirming referrals, and an array
of compassionate care of programs which foster reverence for
life from conception until natural death.
Working
with the support and guidance of the Pro-Life Office, our committee
works to heighten public awareness of life issues while providing
the information and loving care that celebrate the gift of life.
We at St. Margaret strive to catechize parishioners about the
Church's teaching on:
- abortion,
- capital
punishment,
- physician-assisted
suicide
- and
other life issues
through
bulletin inserts and other suggested videos from the Pro-Life
Office. Participation in Archdiocesan workshops and the Walk
for Life (both local and national) are also part of the pro-life
activity here at St. Margaret.
Interested in participating?
It's easy. Just sent
us an e-mail.
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- Separated
and Divorced Catholics
Separated
and Divorced Catholics are treated with the greatest delicacy
and encourage to be a vital part of the sacramental life of the
parish.
Interested in participating?
It's easy. Just sent
us an e-mail.
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St.
Margaret hosts many social events in order to foster a sense
of community within the parish. These include:
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Spaghetti
suppers
-
St.
Patrick's Day dinner and entertainment for our senior
citizens
-
musicals
and concerts with the choir and glee clubs
-
dances
-
plays
and pageants performed by the children's musical ensemble
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Hospitality
Hours after the 8:30am Friday Mass
The
hospitality Committee is chaired by Terry Quinn. Terry
along with a few other parishioners, host many of these receptions
and coffee hours on Fridays.
Interested
in participating?
It's easy. Just sent
us an e-mail.
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- St.
Vincent de Paul Society
TBD
Interested in participating?
It's easy. Just sent
us an e-mail.
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The
unemployed are helped whenever we become aware of their problems:
- Thanksgiving
and Christmas baskets are provided.
- Toys
are given at Christmas
- and
sometimes oil is provided to heat home
Interested in participating?
It's easy. Just sent
us an e-mail.
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- Visiting
the sick, homebound and dying
Our
communion calls visit
these people to help them out in whatever way they see fit. Mass
is offered for the Senior Citizens in the parish. Whenever we
become aware of dying parishioners, they are appropriately taken
care of. We are always looking for new volunteers to assist us.
Interested
in participating?
It's easy. Just send
us an e-mail.
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- Visiting
residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and
retirement communities
We
visit residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities
and retirement communities as necessary.
Interested
in participating?
It's easy. Just send
us an e-mail.
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- Youth
Ministry
-
Main
Objectives:
- To
draw young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our
world today
- To
advocate Christian principles via Mass participation and service
projects
- To
provide youth with the tools to make healthy decisions when confronted
with peer challenges
- To
provide mentorship and advocacy
- To
nurture a strong sense of Parish life
- and
the MOST important objective: To do it while having fun!
Interested? Send us your suggestions
for our new Youth Ministry page.
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- Young
Adult Ministries (For
Singles 20's, 30's and 40's)
Young
Adult Ministry serves Single Men and Women in their 20’s,
30’s and 40’s. There are times set aside to strengthen
spirituality, to give direct service to the poor and to celebrate
socially. All are welcome! Contact ________ at __________ at
the Parish Office (978)-454-5143. Young Adult Ministry page:
Coming soon.
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Bereavement