St. Margaret’s Parish, 24 Academy St., Madison, celebrated a parish picnic and outdoor Mass on Sept. 25 at the Surf Club. This was the first formal parish picnic since 2014. The day began with the celebration of Mass by St. Margaret’s Pastor Phil Schulze and Deacon Adam Michaele. Mass was celebrated on the deck of the Surf Club building overlooking Long Island Sound. It is the first time ever St. Margaret’s held an outdoor Mass for all of its parishioners. Following Mass, over 225 parishioners enjoyed a cookout and were entertained by Re-Play, a band comprised of Madison residents and parishioners featuring Lynn Sasso on vocals. The Parish Council looks forward to continuing this annual tradition. The Parish Council would like to thank the Madison Beach and Rec Department, all the vendors who contributed to the day’s success, as well as the many parishioners who brought food and volunteered their time and talents. A special thank you to Chris Lena for chairing the event.