15th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 14th, 2024
Today’s celebration is all about those who are called.   In our readings, we hear about Amos the prophet and the twelve apostles called to do what the will of God has put before them.  Called to speak the good news to all that will hear. If it is not welcome, they are to shake the dust off their feet and journey forward.
All of us in our baptism are called to speak the good news of God and the salvation in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Perhaps today is a good day to pray to God for the grace to hear God’s call and respond to it in our everyday lives.
As a reminder, along with Father Daniel we have Father Greg visiting with us over the summer and celebrating masses this weekend.   Starting next week and weekend,  Father Martin our new associate priest will be joining us.
Come celebrate Deacon Jim McDonough and his wife Connie after 9:00AM and 11:00AM masses this Sunday for a good-bye reception in Bethany Lobby with cake and coffee.  As they begin a new journey by moving to Duluth, Minnesota to be closer to their family.  Come wish them well and may God forever bless them.

  • (Sunday 9:00AM Only) Please join the Knights of Columbus right after Mass here in the church, as they will be praying the holy Rosary.  Rosaries are available if needed.
  • Please join the Knights of Columbus this upcoming Monday night at 7:00 PM at the outdoor grotto, as they will be praying the Holy Rosary. The outdoor grotto is located over by the parish school right behind the McGivney building.
  • Once again, the Social Outreach ministry and Youth group will be collecting school supplies for those in need in the community. More info can be found on the table in Bethany lobby and the bulletin.
  • This weekend July 13th and 14th, we are collecting non-perishable food donations for the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry.
  • Last call for Middle School youth and friends to sign up for our Camp Bullfrogs Adventure Days on July 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM here at St. Margaret Mary. Look in the bulletin or on the smmym website for all the fun details.
  • The Walking Together Resale Shop will be open today from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Stop in to see the specials of the week.
  • We are now scheduling masses for the next year through July of 2025. Starting January 1st, 2025, we are having a multiple mass intention mass at every 9:00 AM mass on Sundays.
  • Our Parish school here at St. Margaret Mary currently has open enrollment for all grades including pre-school.  Please reach out to the school or parish office for details.
  • If you are looking to advertise in our bulletin, instructions can be found in the bulletin.
  • Stop into the Walking Together resale shop to see what they have to offer.  They will be closed July 4th to 6th.  The July 7th Weekly Sale – BOGO Women’s Clothing & Shoes (of equal or lesser value).
  • Sign up for the Raise Right program now, directions are in Bulletin and the Lobby.
  • Donations to St. Margaret Mary can be made weekly through the offertory at the entry to the church or can be made online through give central.  We thank everyone for their generosity to help support our parish at St Margaret Mary.