St. Margaret Church has been serving Catholic families in Madison since 1938. The goal of the church is to "make the teaching of the Lord, Jesus, come alive in the hearts and minds of those we encounter each day." In addition to celebrating mass, the sacrament of reconciliation and baptisms, the church also provides visitation to those who cannot attend mass due to illness, age or other handicaps. Those who are interested in this option should call the parish center at 203-245-7301 to find out more. The church also offers religious education, the rite of Christian initiation for adults and a baptismal preparation program. The congration includes about 2,500 families.