Adult Catholic Education: Selected Thursday nights in the church from 7:00pm to 8:30 pm for those who need the Sacraments (Baptism or Confirmation). A companion course to RCIA for those who wish to become Roman Catholic.
Adult Choir: Join the adult choir as a cantor, singer, or instrumentalist and enhance worship with music and song. The choir sings during the 10:30am Sunday Mass. Directed by Jack Basso, organist.
Altar Servers: Beginning in third grade, boys or girls nine years or older may assist the priest at the Altar during weekend Masses. Training is required.
Altar Society and Linen Care: Volunteers to care for and clean Altars and Altar linens.
Appalachia Household Goods Drive: Clothing, household goods, and furnishings are collected for spring and fall trips to our charity community in Hurley, West Virginia.
Volunteers help pack donated goods for Hurley
Bible Camp (Summer): A week-long instruction in July for students in grades K-6. Older children may volunteer as counselors-in-training, and volunteers teach fun Bible study, music, crafts, and games.
Children's Choir: Singers and instrumentalists ages 8 and older perform at 10:30 Mass on the third Sunday of the month. Directed by Kathleen Janciewicz.
Christmas Giving Tree: Our biggest annual Christmas charity! Gathers and distributes Christmas gifts of clothes and other supplies from the parish for local needy children as well as children in Hurley, West Virginia and the Bronx, NY.
Christmas Pageant: Our annual Christmas nativity play and music is put on by children of the parish and volunteers. It is a great way for children to learn about the birth of Jesus and share their love for music with our parish.
Angels and shepherds join in singing hymns at the Christmas pageant
Daily Mass Intentions: Please call the Parish office to reserve a weekday or weekend Mass for a loved one or special intention. Mass stipends are $15 for weekend Masses and $10 for weekdays.
Eucharistic Ministers: Catholics in good standing may assist with Holy Communion during Mass and make visits to the homebound or nursing homes when deemed necessary by the Pastor. A brief training is required.
Golf Tournament: Volunteers help organize our annual September Golf Tournament. Participants, donations, and advertisers are welcome.
Heavenly Auction: An annual Fall fundraiser. Join the committee to help plan the auciton or solicit donations for services, or attend for an evening of food and fun to support the parish.
Homebound and Aged: Are you, a family member, or a neighbor homebound or aged? Eucharistic ministers and priests will visit with weekly Eucharist and visits with Liz Disbrow, Parish nurse, as director.
Hospitality: Volunteers organize socials, coffee hours, and fund-raising events.
Knights of Columbus: The Candlewood Lake Council of Catholic men is active and vital, hosting parish breakfasts and dinners as well as conducting charitable works.
The Knights of Columbus Honor Guard pose with Bishop William E. Lori.
Lectors: Any adult parishoner who wishes to read during Mass. A brief training is required.
Parish Council: Elected parishioners and committee representatives meet monthly to discuss the affairs of the parish community with the pastor.
Parish Finance Committee: A committee appointed by the pastor to help analyze the budget and make recommendations on fiscal issues.
Parish Nurse Program: Mrs. Elizabeth Disbrow, RN, is our parish nurse. Active and retired medical personnel are invited to join and help with Eucharist house calls, referals, health fairs, and monthly blood pressure screenings.
Free blood pressure screenings
Prayer Line: Contact the parish office to give the name of an ill friend, loved one, or someon in need of prayer. The dedicated members of our Prayer Line will pray for your intentions.
Pro-Life Committee: This committee keeps parishoners aware of current issues concerning abortion and euthanasia. Each Spring, a baby food and clothing drive is conducted for the disadvantaged. A nine month spiritual adoption is also held in which volunteers pray daily for an unborn child in danger of abortion.
Raffles: Twice a year, raffles are held to benefit the parish. Volunteers help sell tickets or organize.
Religious Education: Grades K through 9, Sunday 9:15 am to 10:15 am and Monday evenings from 5:45pm to 6:45pm from September to May. Formation and instruction of our youth in Catholic values and preparation for the Sacraments. Directed by Carole Harris.
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: The process through which non-baptized and/or non-Catholics inquire about and train for becoming members of the Roman Catholic Church.
Spring/Fall Grounds Cleanup: Spring and Fall church grounds beautification for all parishoners to come together and work for a common goal.
Ushers and Greeters: Ushers and greeters welcome parishoners and guests to St. Marguerite before Mass and assist with offeratory collections and distribution of the Sunday bulletin after Mass. Contact head usher Rick La Cava 775-9869. Be a visible and welcome Catholic.
Volunteer Dinner: Our annual volunteer dinner is for all parishioners who donate their time helping our parish. Thank you to all our generous volunteers.
Volunteers rest and eat at the volunteer dinner
Youth Group: From middle through high school, regularly scheduled meetings, spiritual formation, volunteering, and social events are all part of the excitement in becoming the next generation of Catholics.
