Serving the Swannanoa Valley since 1936
St. margaret mary catholic church
Rev. Aaron Z. Huber, Parochial Admin.
102 Andrews Place, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Office: 9:15am - 3pm, Mon-Thurs
Novemberis the month of the Holy Souls
November is traditionally called the “Month of the Holy Souls” because it is devoted to praying for those who have passed from this life, especially souls in Purgatory awaiting the fullness of Heaven. The Church encourages the faithful to offer prayers, sacrifices, and Masses for the deceased, reflecting the belief in the communion of saints and the efficacy of intercessory prayer.
This weekend we celebrate The Solemnity of All Saints.
We have a second collection for Catholic Relief Services. Ushers will pass a second basket during the offertory. Checks can be made payable to St. Margaret Mary with CRS in memo or you may donate online here: https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/stmmc. For more than 80 years, CRS has been helping the most vulnerable of our sisters and brothers in more than 90 countries. Thank you.
The Catholic Charities Angel Tree sign ups are full. Applications are no longer available. If you need Christmas assistance, go to: https://www.eblencharities.org/or https://www.svcmblackmountain.org/.
Our bulletin includes valuable information about All Souls Day and the importance of praying for all souls throughout the month of November. All Souls prayer intention envelopes are in the Church Entrance. Add your departed loved ones' and friends' names to the envelope with your stipend and drop in the offertory basket at Sunday Masses. You may also drop them in the black mailbox next to office front door during the week. Your All Souls envelopes will be placed on the altar for the month.
After this Monday‘s 8:45am Mass, we will process to the Columbarium for prayers for our beloved dead.
Mark your calendar now for either Monday, November 9th at 1pm or Tuesday, November 10th at 6:30pm, for our Parish Town Hall meetings. This is an opportunity to learn more about our Parish, share your ideas and get questions answered especially as we anticipate important next steps for our Bells of Hope project. Stay tuned for additional town hall information next week.
Friday, November 6th is First Friday. Confessions 8am; Mass 8:45am. Campus will close shortly after Mass.
This weekend we will have Hospitality following the Sunday Masses only. Join us in the Parish Hall for refreshments and fellowship. (Nov. 7th is Vigil Mass hospitality.)
order of christian initiation of adults
What Is O.C.I.A?
OCIA isn't just for people who want to become Catholic. It's also available to Catholics who may not have had all of their sacraments of initiation (Baptism, First Holy Communion, or Confirmation) earlier in life. It's also a great way for already active Catholics to rediscover and more deeply understand the foundation of our faith.
