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Welcome Fellow Sojourner in Christ, to the website for St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, DeFuniak Springs, FL. and Blessed Trinity Catholic Mission, Bonifay, FL. Both of these fine Parish Families are located in the far northwest section of the Florida Panhandle. Though small in numbers because of their rural locations, each is a vibrant group dedicated to increasing and expressing their faith in Jesus Christ as His disciples through the Catholic Church. And because each of them has their own unique character, they offer opportunities for growth by sharing the talents and treasures with which God has blessed each Community!
If you will be traveling our way, please take the opportunity to stop in and meet these wonderful people. Come and worship with us, then stay awhile and let us get to know you a little better. We will be awaiting your visit and greet you with the enthusiasm of family visiting once again. Safe travels and God's abundant blessings!
Your servant in Christ,
The current parish calendar / .PDF format.
The following video presentation by Bishop Alexander K. Sample is a refreshing messages on the New Evangelization. In actually, the Evangelizing message is not new, but for us Catholics of the last 40 years, our faith teaching may have been lacking. As such, it would be difficult for fellow Catholics to even know how to deliver a message of Good News. Enjopy this wonderful presentation of reality in the Catholic Church. The last couple of weeks, Fr. Rick has posted in the bulletin the need for child foster care in Walton County. If you even have an inkling of what this is about and how you might consider doing something to help our area children in hopeless and helpless situations, please watch this video to learn more. Then if you want to get involved, you can go the link for GUARDIAN AD LITEM.
The link to God's Love in the Main Menu leads to a very special page. You will find what Jesus himself had to say about his passion. You will read what the Catholic Mass is truly about. You will learn things like where we got the Bible, what we have in common with our brothers and sisters in Christ, and a whole array of interesting and heart felt messages. Don't miss out on this special opportunity. Have a look see today, then come back often and may God bless you richly.
Catholics believe in The Real Presence of Christ in The Eucharist.
By now everyone in the parish knows about the Parish Quilt Ministry. All ladies and even men are invited to join in this ministry. You can do as little or as much as you like and contribution to the ministry can come and any variety of ways. The prayers and sacrifices that have been made both during and after have resulted in remarkable miracles. Miracles of healing and revelation. Whether you have time to offer, talent, material, or a few dollars please don't hesitate to step forward when you hear the gentle whisper of God's voice in your heart. Just as Jesus never said no to those asking His help, so too these ladies never say no. What an inspiration to God's ministry of saving souls.
Right to Life The Catholic Church has expressed her position on Life since the time of Christ. Humanae Vitae The Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Paul VI on the regulation of birth, 25 July 1968 fully outlined the church's position in modern times. St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church is lead in this ministry by Cathy and Jeff Hahr. They and our church works with other Christian denominations within our community and county. If you have a calling from the Holy Spirit to help in any way for the respect and preservation of life, please contact Cathy and Jeff at 850-892-7176. They take donations of baby cloths, maternity clothes and any baby items, furniture such as cribs, high chairs, strollers, etc. Once received they take them to the Pregnancy Support Center (892-7400) on Highway 90 next to the Regions Bank. The center uses funds received from the "Choose Life" license plates to assist women who chose adoption for their child. Each May our church conducts an annual collection of diapers (all sizes), which will be given to the pregnancy center. Please consider being part of this drive. There is no reason for any life to be terminated. If anyone is in a situation of crisis, please do not despair. There is hope and there is help. Call Cathy at 892-7176, or the Pregnancy Support Center at 892-7400, or Life, Inc 850-862-9020, or the Family Life Center in Fort Walton Beach at 850-243-5800. They can and will help. Also, Catholic Charities 850-244-2825 will assist in adoption arrangements. You can also call toll free 1-800-848-LOVE (5683) who will direct you to the nearest pregnancy resource center. The first Sunday in October is "Pro Life Line Chain." Please consider giving a few hours of your time to show support for all life during this special time. For more information, please contact Cathy at 892-7176 for the time and place. Resources for help with a troubled pregnancy or after abortion healing, please visit this link. 158 babies are aborted/killed every hour of every day. You don't have to let that happen. There is help, there are answers. A life may be in your hands. The following short videos bring the truth of what is happening to the human race world wide.
Episode 2: Pro-Abortion Violence
Special Announcements: Please save your cancelled stamps and deposit them in the envelope at the vestibule of the church. This mission helps aid to secure funds to support the unborn.
Looking for a Catholic perspective on politics and culture? See this web site for interesting and up todate views. Special annoucements from the Diocese of Pensacola - Tallahassee is being replace with the links below to recieve them. If you want to know the activities, schedule of events and so on, please feel free to subscribe to the diocese's mail list or simply click the link to view a list of those happenings.
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As March rolls around it brings the feast of St. Patrick when everyone is Irish. It's a favorite of our parish and most certainly for our pastor. Rick Dawson. Fr. Rick treats the parishioners to cornbeef and cabbage. A meal fit for the king of Ireland, if it had a king. One thing is for sure . . . it's the best cornbeef in the country.
