ST. MARGARET MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
REV. BRIAN J. BECKER, PASTOR
102 ANDREWS PLACE, SWANNANOA, NC 28778
Serving the Swannanoa Valley Since 1936
Sketch by Yoni Klein
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EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
STMM's 85th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL
STMM's 85th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL
This years Eucharistic Congress
will be held at our parish on
Saturday, September 18, 2021.
The theme of this year's
Eucharistic Congress:
"AS I HAVE LOVED YOU"
John 13:34.
A Eucharistic Congress is a gathering of clergy, religious, and laity to bear witness to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. All are welcomed and encourag
This years Eucharistic Congress
will be held at our parish on
Saturday, September 18, 2021.
The theme of this year's
Eucharistic Congress:
"AS I HAVE LOVED YOU"
John 13:34.
A Eucharistic Congress is a gathering of clergy, religious, and laity to bear witness to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. All are welcomed and encouraged to participate.
9:00 am - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament/ Holy Hour of Reparation. Adoration will continue until 4:30 pm
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Confessions.
4:30 pm - Eucharistic Procession
The Blessed Sacrament is never to be left alone, therefore we need two adorers to cover each hour:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Parishioners are welcome to pray quietly before the Blessed Sacrament in the church during this time.
A sign-up Flocknote message will go out on Monday. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
STMM's 85th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL
STMM's 85th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL
STMM's 85th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL
October 16, 2021
STMMC & Grovemont Park
Holy Mass will begin at 4:00 pm at StMMC. Following Mass, the celebration beings at 5:00 pm at
Grovemont Park!
Food * Fellowship * Dunk Tank *
Games * Bouncy House * Storytime * * Dancing * Music * Selfies Booth *
* Cake Walk * Ministry Tables *
* Hist
October 16, 2021
STMMC & Grovemont Park
Holy Mass will begin at 4:00 pm at StMMC. Following Mass, the celebration beings at 5:00 pm at
Grovemont Park!
Food * Fellowship * Dunk Tank *
Games * Bouncy House * Storytime * * Dancing * Music * Selfies Booth *
* Cake Walk * Ministry Tables *
* Historical Tours * and more! *
We will invite the Grovemont Community to join in on the fun giving us the opportunity to share our Catholic faith and friendship.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER GIVING AN HOUR, OR MORE, OF YOUR TIME TO MAKE OUR 85TH ANNIVERSARY A SAFE AND MEMORABLE ONE.
Please email LeAnn and Jen at stmmcc85@gmail.com to volunteer, or if you have anyt questions.
Check back for updates!
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION
STMM's 85th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION
Welcome to Faith Formation at
St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church!
Registration is now open for the
2021-2022 Session.
Click on the following link 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 wi
Welcome to Faith Formation at
St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church!
Registration is now open for the
2021-2022 Session.
Click on the following link 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.