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St. Margaret's Episcopal Church - A Center of Grace
What we offer to Family's
Welcome to you and your family On Sunday Morning
Nursery Care
Nursery Care is provided in the Early Childhood Education Building for infants and toddlers through 3-year olds.
Sunday School (3 years old to 6th grade)
Sunday School classes are held each Sunday morning during the 9:30 AM service. We are using a marvelous program called
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, which involves experiences with scripture and liturgy in an appealing, hands-on way. The children work in a setting called an atrium, or a prepared environment, where they can explore and deepen their relationship with God. The children will also be involved with a brief worship service involving scripture, prayer and music.
We have three atriums led by trained catechists (teachers) and assistants.
The children come into the church during communion so that they can receive communion or a blessing with their families.
Special atrium activities and church activities are planned throughout year. Please refer to the Sunday School registration packet for more information.
Jr. High Youth Ministry and Sr. High Youth Ministry
The Youth meet in the Saint Margaret's Middle School at 9:15 AM:
6th and 7th Graders meet in Room 46 for Rite 13 of the Journey 2 Adulthood Series
8th-12th Graders meet in Highland Hall for Youth Group activities
Both groups will join their families for communion during the service.
Be sure to check the weekly schedule in the Sunday bulletin for updated Youth activities.
Acolytes
Acolytes assist the clergy with the Sunday worship. Any youth 3rd grade and up is welcome to participate. Acolyte “teams” are selected every fall, which include a lead “verger” who oversees the team and the necessary training for all acolyte positions. Each acolyte team serves for one month of services, and designated summer services.
Ushers, Readers and Eucharistic Ministers
Anyone interested in participating in the Sunday services as a reader, usher or Lay Eucharistic minister is most welcome to do so!
For more information, please contact the church office at (949) 661-0110 or email the church info@stmarg.org
Ushers: Wyatt Malcolm
Readers/Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Chris Parrish
Lay Eucharistic Minister Training: Fr. Edwards/Fr. Yamamoto
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
Lay Eucharistic Ministers are parishioners who assist the clergy during communion and may also take communion to parishioners who are homebound or in the hospital. If you are interested in serving as a Lay Eucharistic Minister, please contact Fr. Edwards or Fr. Yamamoto. Also, any current Lay Eucharistic Minister who is interested in making hospital or home visits, please contact either Fr. Yamamoto or David Donahue.
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild is an intergenerational group of dedicated women who assist the clergy in organizing the many services for both St Margaret's Church and School.
Choir
The choir sings for the 9:30 service on Sunday mornings, Friends of Music programs and some special church programs and events. They rehearse Sunday mornings following the 9:30 AM service.
Social Gatherings, Groups, and Events
Home Group Bible studies are a time for parishioners to come together for study, prayer, worship and fellowship. To participate in a weekly bible study, please contact the church office for more information.
Friday Night Beach Bums at Capo Beach
One of the most popular social events, Beach Bums is a summer schedule of special themed events for parish families that meets throughout the summer at Capistrano Beach.
Tri-Tip Advent Dinner
The Family Advent Dinner is a much-anticipated yearly event. Fr. Rob and a group of kitchen volunteers prepare a gourmet tri-tip dinner for a great way to gather and celebrate the start of the Advent season.
Advent Wreath Making
The Advent Wreath Making project allows everyone to prepare their own home Advent wreath, with fresh greens, bees wax candles and a special Advent prayer service for use at home throughout Advent.
Shrove Tuesday Parish Supper
Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent, is traditionally known as the day families eat up all the foods that they may give up in observance of Lent: fats, sugars, butters, meats, etc..... and for Fr. Keith, chocolate!
The French equivalent of this, Mardi Gras, means “Fat Tuesday”.
This year we’re having a Hot Dog and Burger Blast, with the thickest, juiciest burgers in town, along with ALL the trimmings in our supreme Burger Bar.
We’ll also have a BUILD-A-BURGER-CONTEST (but you have to be able to eat your whole burger in order to be in the running for judging). Parishioners will be able to vote for the BEST BURGER on the church website.
All are welcome! (Free Will Offering)
Lenten Program
Every year during Lent, all are encouraged to participate in our Lenten Programs for the Family. A Lenten supper is offered just prior to the start of each session, and programs are available for the whole family.
Men’s Thursday Morning Breakfast
The Men’s Thursday Fellowship Breakfast Group is trying out a new location for breakfast and all men are welcome!! They meet every Thursday at 8:00 AM, and for now will be meeting at Paul’s Pantry, 27409 Bellogente Street in Mission Viejo (Bellogente and Crown Valley Parkway, near Chili’s). No RSVP is necessary—come join us for food and fellowship!
Friends of Music
Friends of Music at St. Margaret's presents monthly choral and instrumental concerts. We offer a mix of familiar and unfamiliar music and composers, always with an informative introduction by Michael Sanders. After every concert we have a food, fun and fellowship with musicians and guests.
Fr. Doran’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Meets every Wednesday at 10:45 AM-This class is made up of primarily retirees, who are welcome to join in at any time as Father Tregarthen leads the class through the Bible in this traditional bible study. No preparation necessary.
Fr. Rob’s weekly women’s bible study
Meets Wednesdays at 8:45 AM- All women of the church are welcome to join in at any time. Childcare is available in the church office area.
Confirmation Class
Confirmation classes are offered one time per year for any teenager or adult who would like to reaffirm their baptismal vows through the laying on of hands of the Bishop during the Confirmation Celebration.
First Communion & Parents’ Ministry
First Communion classes are offered in the spring for all children interested in receiving their First Communion. The program involves a series of 4-5 classes for the children, with an accompanying discussion time for the parents with a member of the clergy. All children (Kindergarten-5th grade) are welcome to attend.
Rally Sunday (Fall Homecoming) Kick-Off Sunday
Rally Sunday is held in September and is a day of special activities and parish BBQ as we look ahead to a new year of activities for all ages.
Spring Soiree (Outreach Fundraiser)
The Spring Soiree is a special evening for the whole church, with gourmet food, music, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the church’s community outreach programs.
All Saints Procession
The All Saints Procession is a special Sunday School event which occurs on All Saints’ Sunday. The children wear a simple costume to portray a saint, and join in the Sunday morning procession.
Foyers/Friendship Diners
Parishioners enjoy meals together in various groupings on a rotating basis at homes of the group members.
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