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RRR Update Letter
As of March 10th, 2024
RRR Update Letter Link
A HUGE LEAP FORWARD…
Our REBUILD REFRESH RENEW capital campaign has been on the move!
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While our current church building stood up to its 60 years well, it is in need of several upgrades. From the aesthetics to the seating, sound system to liturgical furnishings, handicap accessibility to better lit parking, more and better bathrooms to better welcome spaces … we have determined it’s time to bring our beloved St. Margaret Mary Church and School into the 20th Century.
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In late 2016 we did feasibility studies and held open parish meetings and interviews. In late 2017 we had the first phase of our $4 million appeal … and now stand at $3.2 million already given or pledged. We are well on our way!!
Total Goal – $4,000,000.00
Total amount Pledged – $3,230,308.37
Total Amount Collected – $ 1,593,637 (As of 1/18/2022)
Expenses: $196,787
School Water Fountain / Roof Maintenance and Items Listed Below = $68,954
Flyers/Printing = $1,468
Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine = $ 58,489
Supplies = $ 327
Charities = $ 67,549 (Generosity from our parish tithe to help support our Lady of Guadalupe when in crisis with roof repair)
Balance: $1,399,173 (As of 1/18/2022)
REBUILD, REFRESH, RENEW UPDATES:
1. Small church bathrooms received better fixtures, wall and hardware. Eventual coded push-button security for after-hours’ use is on the way. But before this modest improvement we needed to repair significant roof leaks, which were traced to the top of the building where fir needles created small dams that backed up water under the tiles. So … spent to lower the trees $8,000+. Spent to remove roof tiles, inspect and repair roof and replace tiles: $30,000+. Cost to upgrade small bathrooms: negligible because of great volunteers! — less than $10,000
2. Our strategy is to do the bulk of the school projects first: they will be done by the end of the summer. Projected cost: $600,000+
Projects of this size feel like they take forever, and are soooo expensive… but worth it, since we aim to ensure a vibrant Catholic presence her for decades to come.
Our donor list is large, but a large number of parish families have yet to enroll in the RRR campaign. The Continuation Committee is planning a second appeal, coming shortly.
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If you have some special connection with St. Margaret Mary and are interested in supporting this effort, you can give online by clicking here or leave your name at the parish office (909) 591-7400, so a campaign representative will get back to you.
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What the $4 million is for:
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Many more restrooms, some for handicapped
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Well lit and re-sealed parking lots
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More welcoming spaces at the doors, with better landscaping
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Renovated church interior, noble baptismal font, better furnishings, better liturgical arrangement, better wall surfaces, excellent sound and light and air-conditioning
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New and better secured school entrance
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Redo antiquated school wiring to accommodate new technology room
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A tithe ($350,000) of what we raise given to the poor.
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You can read our informational brochure by calling the parish office for a copy at (909)591-7400.
Alpha
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Alpha is a Christian renewal process for adults that seeks to bring deeper life and intention to your faith by refocusing on the center of it all: Jesus Christ. Its method is to gather people together for 12 consecutive Wednesday evenings to enjoy a festive meal, watch a brief film by evangelist Nicky Gumbel, and share some faith questions. The process is non-judgmental and focuses on our Savior and His teachings. There is also a special retreat. Alpha is the primary evangelization process of our parish. For more information check out the Alpha ministry video below.
Adult Formation
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Our adult faith formation ministry exists to engage the particular needs and interests of the adults in our parish community. The following ministries aim at offering a broad and organized presentation and exploration of the core elements of the Catholic faith and practice. We hope the programming will be relatable and accessible to adults and their life experiences, helping them to form a Christian conscience and to live their lives in the world as faithful disciples of Jesus.
Here is a list of ministries that tend to adults looking to deepen their Catholic Faith:
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Women’s Bible Fellowship (Thursdays)
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Men’s Bible Study (Saturdays)
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Men’s Bible Fellowship (Thursdays)
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Alpha (Wednesdays)
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Groupo de Oracion
Mass Schedule
Regular Schedule
Daily Mass:
Monday – Saturday: 7:00am (English)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:30pm (Spanish) plus rosary
Saturday Vigils:
4:00pm (English), 6:00pm (Spanish)
Sunday English Masses:
7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 5:00pm
Sunday Spanish Masses:
1:00pm, 7:00pm
Filipino Mass
Every First Saturday at 7:30 pm
DAY LONG ADORATION IN MARY’S SIDE CHAPEL
Every Friday after the 7:00am Mass until the 6:30pm Mass
On the First Friday of every month, our parish will host 24-hour adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will start at 7:30am on Friday and conclude before the 7 am Mass Saturday. We are seeking volunteers to commit to one-hour time slots. Please contact the parish office to register.
NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART
Before the 7:00am Mass the 1st Friday of the month
CONFESSION TIMES
Saturday morning confessions begin immediately after 7am Mass, are in the church building, and will continue till the last person attends.
Live Stream / Mass Recordings
Click on the link to watch: Mass Live Stream Service
Welcome to the live stream service for St. Margaret Mary. Our live stream schedule will follow our in-person Mass times. In addition, each Mass will be recorded to offer you the opportunity to worship at home at your own convenience. Please click the link above at the time of a service to watch live. For recordings, click the link above, then scroll down to recording and clips and then click the recording you would like to view.
Prayer Ministries
St. Margaret Mary’s Prayer Ministries includes programs and ministries that focus on helping individuals develop a reflective, conscious awareness of individual gifts and talents in order to discern spiritual calling, personal responsibilities and discover God’s unique imprint on their hearts. It focuses on establishing prayerful ministries and programs and inviting parishioners to raise their hearts and minds to God in prayer. It supports individuals on their journeys to the fullness of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Service Ministries
After baptism, we are called to serve through compassion and love!
All members of Christ’s universal church are called to share their faith. Therefore, each member of St. Margaret Mary’s Church is to be a servant of Christ on mission in the local and worldwide community. This servanthood is performed in family life, daily work, recreation and social activities, responsible citizenship, the stewardship of property and accumulated resources, the issues of corporate life, and all attitudes toward other persons. Our ministries of service help to fulfill this mission. We hope and pray you continue to serve our lord and consider sharing your talents with our mission specific ministries available at our parish.