Serving the Swannanoa Valley since 1936
Welcome to St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
Rev. Brandon H. Jones
Parochial Administrator
102 Andrews Place
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Office Phone: 828-686-8833
When you attend Mass, remember...
“The Mass is not a spectacle, it is the sacrifice of Christ in which we must participate with reverence.” – St. John Paul II
As Catholics, we believe in the Incarnation, so allowing the spiritual to be manifested into the physical is what makes dressing for Mass so meaningful. Your intentional dress at Mass is a statement that this is not just any other activity… this is important!
Children will know by their special clothes that Mass is a unique time and will follow their parents’ example for how to prepare and act in Mass. Dress in a way that allows others to keep their focus on the beauty of God, not on your body.
“La Misa no es un espectáculo, es el sacrificio de Cristo en el que debemos participar con reverencia.” – San Juan Pablo II
Como católicos, creemos en la Encarnación, por lo que permitir que lo espiritual se manifieste en lo físico es lo que hace que vestirse para la Misa sea tan significativo. Tu vestimenta intencional para la Misa es una declaración de que esta no es una actividad cualquiera… ¡es importante!
Los niños sabrán por su ropa especial que la Misa es un momento único y seguirán el ejemplo de sus padres sobre cómo prepararse y actuar en la Misa. Vístase de una manera que permita a los demás mantener su atención en la belleza de Dios, no en su cuerpo.
What not appropriate to wear to Mass:
1. Flip-flops and beachwear.
2. T-shirts, jeans or capri pants.
3. Revealing or too-tight shirts, short skirts, and pants.
4. Sweatpants, yoga pants, pajama pants, and shorts.
5. Men & Boys: no baseball hats or caps.
Adorad al Señor con vestiduras santas; temblad ante él, toda la tierra. Salmo 96:9
Qué No Adecuado Para Ir A Misa:
1. Chanclas y ropa de playa.
2. Camisetas y jeans, o pantalones capri.
3. Camisetas, faldas cortas y pantalones muy ajustados o provocativos.
4. Pantalones deportivos, de yoga, de pijama y shorts.
5. Hombres y niños: No se permiten gorras ni sombreros de béisbol.
“La Misa no es un espectáculo, es el sacrificio de Cristo en el que debemos participar con reverencia.” – San Juan Pablo II
What's Happening at st. margaret mary...
Vespers and Soup: Each Tuesday during Lent: Evening Prayer (also called Vespers) is part of the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office. In the Liturgy of the Hours, the Church fulfills Jesus' command to "pray always" (Luke 18:1; see also 1 Thessalonians 5:17). Through this prayer, the people of God sanctify the day by continual praise of God and prayers of intercession for the needs of the world. After Vespers, we will gather in the Parish Hall for Soup, Bread and Fellowship. A Flocknote sign up will be sent each Thursday for those who would like to bring soup. Fresh baked bread will be provided each Tuesday by parishioner, Yonie Klein. FOR THE LENTEN MASS SCHEDULE, CLICK BELOW.
Stations of the Cross: Each Friday during Lent: 5:30pm (English); 6:30pm (Spanish). The Stations of the Cross commemorate Jesus's passion and death on the cross. Did You Know? The practice began as pious pilgrims traced His path through Jerusalem on the Via Dolorosa. Later, for the many who wanted to pass along the same route, but could not make the trip to Jerusalem, a practice developed that eventually took the form of the fourteen stations currently found in almost every Catholic church throughout the world.
Catholic Leadership Institute presents...
Please Complete A Disciple Maker Index Survey!
St. Margaret Mary's is on a journey know, love, and serve Christ within our parish and our greater community. Together we must embrace Christ’s vision for missionary discipleship so our parish can thrive and be a place for others to grow together in faith.
Father Jones invites all parishioners of St. Margaret Mary to participate in the Catholic Leadership Institute's "Disciple Maker Index" or "DMI". All parishes in the Diocese will be participating. Click the button below to learn more! The deadline to submit online surveys is April 8th!
St. Margaret Mary's está en un viaje para conocer, amar y servir a Cristo dentro de nuestra parroquia y nuestra comunidad en general. Juntos debemos adoptar la visión de Cristo para el discipulado misionero para que nuestra parroquia pueda prosperar y ser un lugar donde otros puedan crecer juntos en la fe.
El padre Jones invita a todos los feligreses de St. Margaret Mary a participar en el "Índice de hacedores de discípulos" o "DMI" del Instituto de Liderazgo Católico. Participarán todas las parroquias de la diócesis. ¡Haga clic en el botón para obtener más información!
