Parish School of Religion begins on September 16^th at 9:40 in the PAC for children kindergarten through 8th grade.  Although PSR is provided for children not attending Catholic Schools, all children in the parish are invited and encouraged to participate.

Parkersburg Youth Group
Youth group will be every Wednesday at 7:43 pm (after the 7pm Mass). We will alternate between St. Margaret Mary & St. Francis Xavier. Come and see what youth group (9th -12th) is all about! Lots of events planned!

Policy Change – Renting the Parish Hall

The following changes are being made to our policy for renting the Parish Hall.

• The Parish Hall may only be reserved by active parishioners or non-profit organizations.
• For parishioners, the event must be tied to a Sacrament (Marriage reception, Baptism
  celebration, etc.).  The Parish Hall may not be reserved for parties for anniversaries,birthdays, graduations, baby or wedding showers, etc. (unless it was scheduled before July 2018)
• It has become necessary to require a $100 “clean-up” fee for any parishioner or group
  using the Parish Hall.
• Renters will be required to purchase a Special Events Coverage insurance policy through the
  Diocese of Wheeling Charleston.  Current cost is $100.
• There will be no rental charge for use of the Parish Hall.
  Although no rental fee will be charged, if you wish to make a donation to help with the costs of
  maintaining our facilities, you are most welcomed to do so.

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Parish Monthly Events:

Hospitality Weekend – Every first weekend of the month, the SALT team will host refreshments after the 5:30 pm Mass, in the parish hall. Please feel free to bring an appetizer or drinks to share.

Doughnut Sunday- Every first weekend of the month, the Family Life Committee will host donuts and coffee, in the parish hall, after the Sunday 8:30 am and 11 am Masses (except for June, July and August) .

50+ PrimeTimers Dinner – Every first Thursday of the month, this group meets at a local restaurant. Contact mbango@suddenlink.net for more information.

Upcoming Events:

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!
St. Margaret Mary Sanctuary Society will be sponsoring a Day of Reflection for women on October 17th at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Coolville, Ohio.   Additional details will be provided as the date gets closer but please mark your calendar now.   All women of the Parish are invited to attend. Any questions contact Toni Tiano – 304-428-9510.Hope you can make it!

There will be a StMM Octoberfest Celebration in the fall. More information to come.