ST. MARGARET MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
REV. BRIAN J. BECKER, PASTOR
102 ANDREWS PLACE, SWANNANOA, NC 28778
Serving the Swannanoa Valley Since 1936
ABOUT ST. MARGARET MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
ADVENT
FIRST FRIDAYS AND HOLY HOURS
December 3rd is the First Friday of the Month. We will continue to have Confessions at 5:15PM. Mass will be at 6PM on First Fridays followed by a Holy Hour with First Friday Devotions.
NO Morning Confessions or Mass ONLY on First Fridays.
ADVENT DAY OF RECOLLECTION
Saturday, December 4th we will have an Advent Day of Recollection from 9AM to 2PM.
- 9AM - Lauds (morning prayer in the church)
- 9:30AM - Coffee and light refreshments, courtesy of the Knights of Columbus.
- 10AM - 30 minute talk
- 11AM - Confessions/Prayer
- 12PM - Soup Luncheon, courtesy of the Women of St. Margaret Mary
- 1PM - 30 minute talk
- 1:30PM - 2PM - Wrap Up/Discussion
All are invited to join us for all or part of the day and will include prayer, confessions, inspirational talks, food and fellowship, all designed to help us prepare for the Nativity of Our Lord. Please sign up via the Flocknote that was sent out, or by calling the office 828-686-8833. If the office is closed, please leave a message on how many in your party will be attending.
HOSPITALITY WEEKEND
Saturday, December 4th - Wine and Cheese after the 5:30PM Vigil Mass in the Social Hall.
Sunday, December 5th - Coffee and Donuts in the Social Hall after each Mass.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Wednesday, December 8th
Masses at 12 Noon (English) and at 6:00 pm (Bilingual). Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation.
December 11th and 12th
Las Posadas begins December 16th.
KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS
Women of St. Margaret Mary's
ALL WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN!
Our goal is to develop and maintain an active women’s group at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church where all women of the parish will find a place to share their many gifts and talents with a spirit of charity and outreach while supporting our parish, our community and each other through our Catholic faith. (Women 18 yrs an older)
Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month at
10AM in the overflow area.
- NEXT MEETING: Saturday, Dec. 11th Join us for a Christmas Tea from 10AM - 12PM
- HOLY ROSARY: Tuesdays 6 pm & Fridays 12PM
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kim Rovinski at krovinski@gmail.com, or call the office.
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION
Welcome to Faith Formation at St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church.
Registration is open for the 2021-2022 Session!
To register: Faith Formation in English or Spanish.
Faith Formation classes are available for children in grades
K-8, and meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:45-8:00 pm.
If you need assistance with registration, please contact the office, or Sarah Kramer, Faith Formation Coordinator, at faithformation.stmargaretmary@gmail.com
Matthew: 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
CURRENT COVID RESPONSE
As of Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021:
1. All indoor seating areas are open: nave of the church and overflow area (no ropes).
2. Social distancing is available outside. Please bring a lawn chair. Communion will continue to be given at the front steps of the church.
3. Ministers of Communion are no longer wearing masks and are no longer using sanitizer between households.
4. All Masses are now including congregational singing.
5. We will continue to station offertory baskets in the occupied areas.
6. The options of receiving Communion from the chalice and extending the Sign of Peace remain omitted until further notice.
7.The faithful retain the right to receive Communion on the tongue or in the hand.
8. All Masses will be live-streamed to our YouTube channel.
Also, as of Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021, the general dispensation from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation has been narrowed to include only those who remain vulnerable to the corona virus. Tor details on this, and to find out if you are dispensed, please read the F.A.Qs. in the Decree from the Chancery.