We are happy to share the following important information pertaining to the loosening of current restrictions and the gradual return to pre-pandemic activities here at St. Margaret and within our local community.

Please click on the links below and carefully review the enclosed information.

Archdiocesan Announcement Regarding Dispensation and Covid Restrictions
Parish Timeline for Reopening

Please contact the parish office with any questions.

Members of SMYLE, our parish youth ministry, have taken on the honorable task of collecting enough much needed items to fill a 20 foot shipping container!!! All items will be sent directly to children in need within one of the Mustard Seed Communities in Jamaica.

The core mission of Mustard Seed Communities is to care for the most vulnerable populations in society. This organization focuses on providing for children and adults with disabilities who have been abandoned. In order to create lasting change, they also work to address the complex needs of a community. Since 1978, Mustard Seed has evolved in how they serve local needs.

Below, you will find the pillars of Mustard Seed Communities’
programs that guide them in how to serve and uplift entire communities.

CARING:
Residential Programs for Persons with Disabilities

SHARING:
Nutrition & Education for Impoverished Communities

TRAINING:
Sustainable Agriculture & Vocational Programs

Monetary Donations are being collected April 17th thru May 22ndand can be placed in the collection baskets at Mass or sent to the parish office. Please make checks out to “St. Margaret Church”.

Donations of specific requested items are also needed and can be dropped off at the church starting Sunday, May 2nd – May 22nd:

Designated collection bins will be located in the parish center lobby and also inside the front entrance of the church.

Drive-thru drop off events will be held at the church parking lot on Saturday, May 22nd from 2:00pm – 4:00pm

The following Items are being collected:
o Baby diapers (all sizes)
o Maternity pads
o Brown/black school shoes
o Girls sizes 5, 12, 13
o Boys sizes 2, 5, 6, 11
o Backpacks
o Large print coloring books
o Jumbo crayons 
o Hardcover notebooks 
o Pens, pencils, sharpeners, erasers
o Footballs, soccer balls, basketballs
o Bed sheets
o Single and crib
o Flashlights and appropriate batteries

Please click here for a printable copy of this list of requested items.

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It is important that when you give to any charitable organization, you are confident that the funds received are being used wisely. Be assured that your gift to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal supports ministries and programs right here in our own town who receive funding from the Appeal’s Vicariate Outreach Program and that makes a difference in the lives of our local neighbors. Please visit the Appeal website at www.archdioceseofhartford.org to learn more and make your gift today.

All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal literature, which can be found at https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal/ No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.

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Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am and 10:00am
Monday: 7:45am
Tuesday: 7:45am
Thursday: 7:45am
Friday: 7:45am

Please note that the weekend Mass schedule is different from our typical schedule to allow for disinfecting of the church after each Mass.

Reservations for weekend masses are not currently required, but will be reimplemented if new state or archdiocesan guidelines dictate a lower capacity for our Masses. Parishioners will be notified if this occurs.

It most important that all parishioners planning to attend Mass, review and abide by the following guidelines to allow for the safety and comfort of all within our parish community.