20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 16th, 2026
All our readings today, tell us that the outsider is welcome in the Kingdom of God – the foreigner, the Gentile, the Canaanite woman; those who love the Lord and join themselves to him.
God invites us to break down the boundaries that separate us from others and Him.  When we open our hearts to let in the reconciling power of God, our lives will be transformed, and we can work together to make our Church truly a house of prayer where all peoples will be welcomed.

Today, we are joined by Father Banu for the Society of the Catholic Apostolate at all Masses.  There will be a second collection today to support their mission.

  • The Knights also have a Rosary this upcoming Monday night at 7:00 PM at the outdoor grotto, as they will be praying the Holy Rosary.
  • Come give the gift of life with the Knights Blood Drive this Sunday August 16thin the ministry center from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
  • Registration for Gather Family Formation is open for all families with preschool children and older.  Confirmation Formation registration is open for all incoming 9th graders.
  • All women of the parish are invited for a morning reflection on Saturday August 22nd starting with 8:30 AM morning mass and then join us in McDonnel Hall from 9:15 AM to11:00 AM for a light breakfast, and presentation on our Blessed Mother.  No registration is needed and childcare is available.
  • Save the date for the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage on September 26th.  See the bulletin for more details.
  • Beginning this Friday on August 21st, Friday Masses will be 6:45 AM and 9:00 AM.
  • Are you 9th grade or older and looking for a way to grow in your faith, build leadership skills, and make lasting friendships? As a member of Adeste, our Peer Ministry Team, you’ll help plan and lead Youth Ministry events, share your ideas, and make a real impact on our youth community.  We’d love to have you on the team! Applications are available on the St. Margaret Mary Youth Ministry website. Join Adeste and be part of something amazing.
  • Have you ever thought about becoming a Catholic? We have a process for learning more about that, coming soon! The Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA) begins at St. Margaret Mary Parish on September 20th.  This is a program that provides non-Catholics with information about our Church and our faith.  It is meant for unbaptized adults, those baptized in other Christian traditions, or baptized Catholics who missed receiving Confirmation and First Communion.  This is a great opportunity to get to know more about the Catholic Faith. We would love to talk to you to inform you about our OCIA process.  Just call or visit the parish office.  Someone will be in touch with you very quickly to discuss all the details.
  • Stop into the The Walking Together Resale Shop to see the specials of the week.
  • If you are looking to advertise in our bulletin, instructions can be found in the bulletin.
  • 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.