Text Box: The late Holy Father John Paul II established February 11th every year as the International Day of Prayer for the sick. This year we would also like to anoint our sick parishioners, relatives and friends on Saturday February 11th at 12noon. We mailed a special letter about the Novena Masses (9 Holy Masses) with the form you can use to write down the names of your loved ones who are ill or sick (please use all capital letters). Extra forms can be found next to the Parish Bulletin in our church. We will pray for their intentions, and their names will be entered in the Book of Prayer for the Sick. That book will be placed in Our Lady’s chapel (in front of the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes). The dates and times of the Holy Masses for the intentions of our sick people are as follows: Sat. Feb. 11, 2012 – 8.00am - (E) (1st day) Sat. Feb. 11, 2012 - 10.00 (Extraord. Form)(2) Sat. Feb. 11, 2012 - 12.00 (E) (3) with Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Sat. Feb. 11, 2011 – 5.00pm - (E) (4) Sun. Feb. 12, 2012 – 8.30am - (E) (5) Sun. Feb. 12, 2012 – 10.30am - (NOLM) (6) Sun. Feb. 12, 2012 – 12.30pm) (Extr. ord.) (7) Mon. Feb. 13, 2012 - 6.00pm - (Extra. ord.) (8) Wed. Feb. 15, 2012 - 6.00pm (Extra - ord.) (9) Severe Flooding in the Philippines. Tropical Storm Washi (known locally as Sendong) hit Mindanao in the southern Philippines late on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011. Heavy rains in the island’s mountainous areas caused severe flash flooding downstream. Many people were killed. Tens of thousands have been made homeless. If you would like to help our brothers and sisters in the Philippines, please write check payable to St. Margaret Mary with memo: The Philippines Flood Fund and place this donation in the collection boxes at the back of the church. MAY GOD REWARD YOUR GENEROSITY. BIBLE STUDY St. Matthew: the King and His Kingdom, Join us for a study on the Gospel of St. Matthew, on Wednesday, February 15 & 29, from 7-9:15 pm in Father Kozina Hall. We will meet twice a month through 2012. This study uses the Holy Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a study kit and DVD presentation by Jeff Cavins, author of The Great Adventure - A Journey Through the Bible. : www.biblestudyforcatholics.com For each meeting we will read one chapter of the Gospel & do the homework in the kit. When we meet, we will have discussion and the DVD presentation. For more information please contact Lily Mullen at lily.mullen@gmail.com or (925) 827-1946. Newcomers welcome! THE BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL Will take place in all parishes of our diocese on the weekend of February 13/14. The overall campaign goal has been set at $2.1 million. St. Margaret Mary parish is expected to raise $14,594.52. It is $1,527.63 more than last year ($13,066.89) Last year, we made our goal with a little bit extra. Thank you very much for your support of the Bishop’s Appeal. I believe that this year will be more fruitful. This year, the proceeds will benefit Catholic education, the priesthood, needy parishes; retired priests and family programs (CYO: Youth and Family Ministries). The Bishop’s Appeal is the annual giving campaign of the Diocese of Oakland. Annual appeals support current operations and the every-day expenses of our Diocese, which gives back to members of our Catholic parishes through the programs listed above. Thank you very much for your generosity. Text Box: In our parish, the Bishop’s Appeal Collection is extended for the whole year. This system helps us to make our goal in an easier way. MUSIC LESSONS from an experienced young musician trained in Europe: A graduate with a Master's Degree from the Conservatory in Poznan, Poland and the UniversityArizona, Pawel Walerowski teaches cello, piano, and violin. Beginners and adults are welcome. For more information, contact Pawel at 925/ 705-2238, or e-mail: pawelcello@yahoo.com