Remembering the Saints Among Us

By Meghan Bennett, Pastoral Assistant for Outreach

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As we celebrate All Saints’ Week, I’ve been thinking a lot about the saints among us—the ones whose quiet faith and steady service built the foundation we stand on today. Two in particular have been on my mind: Barry Staples and Catherine Gordon, both of whom faithfully served as Directors of St. Margaret’s Community Outreach.

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Barry and Catherine led with grace, compassion, and a deep sense of purpose. Their leadership, along with the dedication of the many volunteers who served beside them, built lasting relationships of trust within our community. Together, they created a ministry that reflected God’s love in action—meeting people’s needs with kindness, respect, and dignity. That legacy continues to guide us today.

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In the past week alone, as we expanded our food pantry hours, we’ve seen an incredible outpouring of generosity—thousands of dollars in donations, stacks of gift cards, and wagons upon wagons full of food. Our parish and our neighbors have come together in a beautiful way, honoring the legacy of those who came before us by caring for those who come to us now.

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Since expanding our hours on October 27th, we have already helped over 38 families fill their pantries with 83 bags of food. Each bag represents not only nourishment but also hope—and a reminder that when we live out our call to love our neighbors, we continue the work of the saints who showed us how.

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This All Saints’ Week, I give thanks for Barry, for Catherine, and for all the faithful volunteers whose steady hands and open hearts made St. Margaret’s Outreach what it is today—a place where God’s love is made visible, this week, one grocery bag at a time.

Love Your Corner and Love it Well Y'all!

Meghan