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Sundry Ruminations
The Way of Life is Through a Cross! by Father Jamin Scott David Trouble is really the context of today’s Gospel. We hear the familiar words in John’s Gospel today that are spoken often at funerals. “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” We tend to think that Jesus said these words with confidence. But…
All Are Welcome
St. Margaret has certainly seen its share of disasters. In a recent sermon, Fr. Jamin retells the beautiful story of our Church in action. In the aftermath of the 2016 flood, our community realized a humanitarian crisis was brewing on I-12. People were literally stuck on the interstate for more than 48 hours with no…
Are You In Love?
A Review of Timothy O’Malley’s Becoming Eucharistic People by Savanna Balado “In the Eucharist, we are taught how to love our neighbor because we are receiving Love Itself.” A couple of months ago I had the privilege of diving into Timothy O’Malley’s thought provoking and convicting book “Becoming Eucharistic People” with some beautiful fellow parishioners…
Holy Treats
John & Mary Gaeta happily provided the sweets for the Diocese of Baton Rouge’s Northeast Deanery meeting at St. Margaret Catholic Church on Wednesday. “It was a good opportunity to show our support and appreciation of our priests and Bishop.” John made his famous fig cookies, and a variety of mini tarts including cherry cheesecake,…
Passionate Reflections
It’s always interesting to “hear the perspective” of the young men and women who participate in our annual Passion Play. Here are a few of their annual “Passionate Reflections: Reflections From Megan Ourso, Director We are at one of our first practices, and I hear talking and some giggles as Audrey and William walk…
Forget Ourselves
“Let us learn from Him to forget ourselves, to devote ourselves to the service of God and the good of men.” Blessed Frederic Ozanam. Lent is a special season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. This year the creative leadership of St. Margaret, St. Thomas Chapel, Catholic Church in Albany/Springfield posed an especially unique challenge to…
Lenten Reflection with Deacon Randall Waguespack
Mark 7:1-13 Brothers and Sisters, it is easy to hear the Gospel and to think about all of the hypocrites out there in the world. The first hypocrites that come to mind are all of the TV evangelists who fell from grace and some of the scandals in our own Church – but this…
Silver Rose Service
The Knights of Columbus Council #10178 of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Church in Albany hosted a Sliver Rose Service on October 27, 2022 to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe and reaffirm their dedication to the sanctity of life. The evening began with a rosary led by John Gaeta. The service included the story of…
Many Hands Make Light Work
Thomas’ Table served about 80 students for dinner at St. Thomas Aquinas Diocesan Regional School in Hammond; there was enough leftover to feed the faculty the next day. The event was a great success.! Other leftovers are being made available for ministerial use in the parish.