Margaree Family of Catholic Churches

06/08/2026

Congrats Billy! Thanks for all that you do!

The Municipality of Inverness County is proud to recognize St Joseph's Parish of South West Margaree's volunteer of the year, Billy MacLeod. Billy has been volunteering since he was a young man, helping with whatever the parish needed. Whether he is assisting with cleaning, preparing the church for celebrations, or doing carpentry jobs, Billy can always been counted on to show up with a cheerful attitude and a willingness that shows his true character. For over 40 years, Billy has been responsible for decorating the church for the Christmas season, something which his fellow parishioners are deeply grateful for. The countless hours he puts in to supporting the Parish, and creating a festive atmosphere during the hollidays have not gone unnoticed. Congratulations Billy!

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

St. Michael’s Cemetery - Summer is upon us: we continue to maintain the resting place of our loved ones. Please consider a contribution to our cemetery. In your box of envelopes, there is a yellow envelope for June 7; if you prefer, a self-addressed envelope to "CEMETERY" would be gladly accepted. Our newest project is a memorial in honor of "the babies and children who were buried on the edge of our cemetery and have no marked graves". As well, a plaque is being prepared for the Calvary monument. We are most grateful to those who joined us on Cemetery Day! We truly appreciate your time and help.

06/05/2026

Parish Pastoral Council Nominations -
Thank you to those who have already submitted nominations for the new Parish Pastoral Council. Nominations will remain open for one additional week, and nomination forms and the nomination box will remain available at the entrance of each church.
The Parish Pastoral Council is a small consultative group that meets with the pastor periodically throughout the year to discuss parish life and to offer advice, ideas, and support in the pastoral mission of the Church. Meetings are intended to be simple, practical, and focused on the needs and life of our parish communities. Council members are not expected to “run the parish” or take on large workloads. Rather, the goal is simply to have a group of parishioners willing to gather a few times each year for prayer, conversation, and collaboration as we work together to strengthen parish life. Parishioners may nominate another person or may self-nominate.
Please continue to keep this process in your prayers.

06/05/2026

E-transfer Email for St. Michael’s – [email protected]

06/05/2026

Weekday Masses:
Tues., June 9 –
St. Joseph’s – 6:30 p.m. – John Stewart req. by Jerald & Cathy Miller Wed., June 10 –
NO MASS Thurs., June 11 –
St. Michael’s – 10 a.m. – Ethel Gallant req. by Isidore & Patricia Gallant
Fri., June 12 –
St. Michael’s – 10 a.m. – Sharon Armbruster req. by Bernice & Gerard Miller

05/30/2026

46th Anniversary Celebration -
The Margaree Kinette family has reached their 46th year as a club serving our community’s greatest need. We are reaching out to all our former Kinettes in hopes that you can join us for an evening of celebration to mark this great achievement. We will gather at the Margaree Forks Firehall at 7 p.m. on June 5 to reminisce, to share some laughs of years gone by, enjoy some snacks and great entertainment from 8 to 10 p.m. by our very own talented Louis Arsenault. Hope you can join us. It is open to everyone over the age of 19.

05/30/2026

Ham and Salad Cold Plate Dinner (take-out only) – Reserve now for this dinner at St Joseph's Parish Hall on Sunday, June 14, from10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is a take-out only dinner featuring ham, potato salad, macaroni salad, coleslaw, roll and dessert for $20. Reservations are encouraged, as we will hold your meal until you arrive, if you do not arrive until after another Mass. Please call Diane at 902-248-2594, Lawrence at 902-248-2180 or Mary at 902-248-2317 to reserve your meals. This dinner is sponsored by the St Joseph's Parish Memorial Hall Committee. Thank you for your support.

05/30/2026

St. Michael's Hall Flea Market – will be held July 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please remember us when you are tackling your spring cleaning/purging. We are at the hall every Monday afternoon from 1-4 and will be accepting gently used items. Thank you for your generous support.

11/09/2025

Monday afternoon gatherings at St. Michael's Hall have resumed on Mondays at 1 p.m. Bring your own craft projects, work on the parish quilt or the community puzzle. Tea, coffee and dessert are served. Our company is exceptional. Donations for the hall are accepted.