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Who's Preaching?
July 28
The Rev. Kathleen Kelly

August 4
The Rev. Deborah Seles

August 11
The Rev. Patricia Horkey

August 18
The Rev. Deborah Seles

Donations and pledges can easily be made online.  

Several categories are available.

www.easytithe.com/stmargarets

  • Click Account Tab to make a Pledge
  • Click Scheduled Giving to set up Auto-Pay
  • Or Click on one-timeand then specify gift 

"Quick Give" does not require a user account  

Weekly Worship Opportunities
8 a.m. Sunday
Holy Eucharist

10 a.m. Sunday
Holy Eucharist

Wednesday Eucharist:
10 a.m. (Chapel)

5 p.m. Saturday
Holy Eucharist (Chapel)

More info: 
Need Prayer? 
Let us pray for you!
Prayer Team Ministry Continues

If you would like someone to pray with you and for any reason or concern, please come forward to the altar rail immediately following Sunday worship. There will be two members of the prayer team there to pray with you. This prayer ministry is open to all, for any need or concern. "For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened." (Luke 11:10) For more information, call Alice Sleight at (760) 323-2399.

Youth & Family
Sundays 

Childcare - 7:45 a.m.-12 noon in the Nursery

 

Children's Chapel Bulletins & Activity sheets: (worship lesson in kid friendly language) Available in the narthex (lobby)

 

Contact Chet for more info: (760) 346-2697 ext. 102

July 28 - August 4, 2019

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Summer Office Hours
For the remainder of July and August, staff will be taking turns with vacations.  So, please call ahead and make sure the person you want to see will be here for you before coming to the office.  Most days, the front door will be locked, so we will need to come out and meet those with appointments.  Please note the numbers listed every week in the program for pastoral emergencies.
THIS SUNDAY: 
July 28th : KITCHEN CELEBRATION
This Sunday, after both Services, check out the nearly complete kitchen. Our celebration will include champagne, featured treats made in the kitchen, and our usual fine coffee hour service.
 
Our St. Margaret's kitchen is "state of the art" with commercial dish washer, ice maker, new gas stoves/ovens and all stainless countertops and cabinetry. It is designed to last far into the future, is easy to clean and maintain and will allow us to be friends of our environment.
 
HELP :
  • FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION: By check or pledge, by designating "kitchen" on your contribution or pledge.
  • SERVICE CONTRIBUTION: Sign up for the KITCHEN GUILD-be part of a team to maintain the kitchen on an ongoing basis, to learn how to operate the commercial dishwasher and/or to be a kitchen mentor for new guild members.
QUESTIONS? Ask a Kitchen Remodel Committee Member : Mark Austin, E.S. Cecile, Shirley Coombs, Andy Duvall, Mary Ann Ekman, Gene Erickson, Bruce Fowler, Barbara McEwen, Berneil Mroz or Eva Myers. Contact any one of us in person or email Mary Ann Ekman at maryann@ekmanlaw.com .
Beware of Phone E-Mail Messages
A favorite trick of crooks is creating a false e-mail account using the name of the lead pastor listed on a website and then sending requests to every address that can be found using the website.  Any e-mail from Pastor Kathleen asking you to do a favor or buy a gift card is phony.  Take care to check the sending address.  The real Pastor Kathleen only uses kathleenk@stmargarets.org.  This fraud is not accomplished by hacking but rather by  imitating, and there is really no way to stop it, so be alert!!
Are You a Member of Thrivent Financial?
Thrivent Choice® provides a platform for members to have a financial impact on the causes and nonprofits they care about.  Through Thrivent's member-advised charitable grant program, Thrivent Choice®, eligible members can recommend where some of Thrivent Financial's charitable outreach funds are distributed by directing Choice Dollars.  St. Margaret's is an approved organization!
Volunteers Needed for Neighbors4Neighbors
Tuesdays, noon - 5 p.m.
If you can spare any time on Tuesday afternoons, we need your help! Show up on Tuesday afternoon or email Chet at cheth@stmargarets.org
Ushers Needed
Do you have a Sunday to help hand out bulletins? Your help is needed! Call Debby at (760) 346-2697 x104 or talk to one of the Ushers.
Transition Activities

Click here   for update on Transition Activities
Calendar of Events for 7/21-7/28
Click here for the Calendar of events and meeting this next week.
CHANTICLEER RETURNS
M onday, February 3, 2020  -  7 p . m .
"Chanticleer fascinates and enthralls for much the same reason a fine chocolate or a Rolls Royce does: through luxurious perfection."
- Los Angeles Times

www.dfom.org for full information on  2019-2020 concert season
Compassion & Justice Ministry
Tickets are now on sale for Joan Chittister's appearance at  St. Margaret's on Saturday, December 7, at 1 p.m.  Click here  for the link to purchase tickets.
 
Serve Dinner at theCoachella Valley Rescue Mission
Wednesday, August 14, 4:15-5:30 p.m.
(monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month) Sign up at the Compassion and Justice Table.
Readings for Next Sunday, 8/4/19
The First Lesson    Hosea 11:1-11
Psalm    107:1-7,43
The Second Lesson    Colossians 3:1-11
The Holy Gospel    Luke 12:13-21
Birthdays
7/28 Rita Saari
7/29 Mary Pons
7/30 Frederick Swann
7/31 Bonnie Ortale
8/1 Lucy Karns
8/2 Wayne Watson, Kay Sampson, Whit Taylor, Cory Croft
8/3 Chip Lyman, III, Cindy Navarrete, Liam Paxon
Anniversaries
7/28 Austin & Lesley Buffum
7/29 Ron & Liz Borson (47 yrs), Bruce & Judy Schwartz
7/30 Cash & Betty Baxter (60 yrs), Curt & Susie Gettis (41 yrs)
8/1 Stephen & Laurel Stone (60 yrs)
8/3 Al & Julie Christian (51 yrs)
More News from the Larger Church

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47535 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260