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
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
On school days, we follow Buncombe County Schools. If schools are closed, our campus is also closed and there are no Masses. If schools are delayed there is no Mass and the office will open at 11:00 am.
Parishioners will be notified through Flocknote text ab out any cancellations. We also will post schedule changes on our parish Facebook page and our parish website. check our website (saintmmc.com) or WLOS Channel 13 or WLOS.com.
Christmas and New year's day schedule
Tuesday, 23rd - 26th - Office is closed.
Monday, 22nd and Tuesday, 23rd - 8:30am Mass & Confessions after Mass.
Wednesday, 24th - Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)
- 4pm, 6pm (Bilingual) and 8pm. No Confessions after Masses.
Thursday, 25th - The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day) 10am Mass. No Confession after Mass.
Saturday/Sunday 27th-28th - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
- Regular Weekend Mass Schedule & Confession after Masses.
Wednesday, 31st - Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation 4:30 Vigil Mass (Bilingual). No Confession. Campus closed 15 min after Mass.
Thursday, 1st - Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation 10am Mass; Campus closed 15 minutes after Mass. No Confession.
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!
WHAT'S HAPPENING...
yOUNG aDULTS - 18 - 30 years
WHAT: 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.
WHEN? AFTER THE 11AM MASS:
December 21st - Young Adults 18 - 30 years (Parish Hall)
Brunch will be provided.
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!
