Serving the Swannanoa Valley since 1936
welcome to st. margaret mary catholic churcH
Fr. John Allen, Pastor
102 Andrews Place
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Office Phone: 828-686-8833
Office Hours: 9:15am-3:00pm Mon-Thurs
BELLS OF HOPE capital campaign!
RENDERING BY BILL HEYER, ARCHITECT
RENDERING OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
RENDERING BY BILL HEYER, ARCHITECT
- Preserve the charm and appearance of our existing church.
- Improve safety for our parishioners and guests.
- Increase seating so all can worship together comfortably in the nave.
- Add a priest's sacristy to improve the working sacristy.
- Enhance church entrance with portico and patio.
- Allow for future plaza and grounds improvements.
RENDERING OF THE NAVE
RENDERING OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
RENDERING BY BILL HEYER, ARCHITECT
- Relocate the confessional to the back of the nave.
- Enlarge the narthex to allow for a restroom and Baptistry.
- Enhance seating access for the disable.
- Add a choir loft accessible from the narthex.
- AND MOST IMPORTANTLY...
Continue to serve the Swannanoa Valley for generations to come!
RENDERING OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
RENDERING OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
- Yellow shows the existing layout of our church.
- Blue sections show the new construction.
- Existing seating capacity: 140 (nave and cry room)
- New seating capacity: 303 (nave, cry room, and loft)
- Existing square footage: 1,891
- Additional square footage: 3,086
- Total after expansion: 4,977
READY TO GET STARTED?
"BELLS OF HOPE" QR CODE
If you need help or have questions, please contact our Bells of Hope office at 828-747-7261. All inquiries and contributions are strictly confidential.
OUR PROGRESS!
OUR PROGRESS!
WHAT'S HAPPENING...
ages eLEMENTARY - mIDDLE SCHOOL
ADVENT BINGO!
Families enrolled in our SANS Program, join us for Bingo,
Treats, and Prizes on December 14 after the 11am Mass in the Parish Hall!
hIGH SCHOOL & yOUNG aDULTS
DOGMA & DONUTS!
Come meet Manuel Rodriguez! Manuel will be providing a unique opportunity for you to boost your knowledge of our Catholic Faith while enjoying time with your peers!
AFTER THE 11AM MASS:
December 14th - High School Session (Overflow)
December 21st - Young Adults 18 - 30 years (Parish Hall)
Brunch will be provided.
9-First Friday Devotions on the First Friday of Each Month from October through June at 8:45am
Our blessed Savior reputedly promised St. Margaret Mary the following blessings: “In the excess of the mercy of my Heart, I promise you that my all powerful love will grant to all those who will receive Communion on the First Fridays, for nine consecutive months, the grace of final repentance: they will not die in my displeasure, nor without receiving the sacraments; and my Heart will be their secure refuge in that last hour.”
PARISH POSADA CELEBRATION!
The tradition of the Posadas was brought to Mexico from Spain in the 1500's by Catholic Missionaries. The Posadas commemorate Blessed Mary and St. Joseph's difficult journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a place for the Christ Child to be born. In Spanish, the word Posadas means dwelling or lodging. The Posadas are not to be confused with a mere Christmas party. Instead, the Posadas should be seen as a religious event.
December 22nd at 2pm in the Parish Hall and Portico. Please join us!
