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The Parish Office is trying to limit the amount of face to face contact so we ask that you please wear a mask when stopping by. We also have labeled boxes in the breezeway between the two sets of double doors for you to drop off anything you need to turn into the Parish Office. We do check these throughout the day. Or please feel free to use the night drop located before the main Parish building entrance on the right. We have been opening up the church everyday usually by 8:00 a.m. for personal visits during the daytime, which is an opportunity for personal prayer or even personal devotions. We are continuing to live-stream daily rosary (M-Th), our weekday daily Masses at NOON (8:15 a.m. on our All School Mass days which are typically Thursdays) and also our Saturday evening 5:00 p.m. Mass.
Our parish theme this year is “(Jesus) The Heart of our Family”. In these challenging times, we are called, even more, to keep Christ at the heart of our family, and at the center of our lives. To aid in this, we will be offering a new online video prayer series, highlighting a different Catholic prayer form each week. We encourage you to watch the video each week, learn about each prayer form, and engage each week in a new way of connecting with Christ, and opening your heart to his Spirit. Please click here to find our current video and new videos to come!
The Big Leaf Clean Up
Saturday, November 14th | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (rain date 11/23)
Your help is needed! We’ll be raking, weeding, trimming and raking again at our beautiful SMM campus. No experience needed. Fun family service opportunity. To see needed roles, click here. Questions? Contact Tim Griffin, Grounds Committee Chair, at 502-468-3681.
Annual Food & Warm Drive
Please share your resources with those in need. We are combining the annual Food & Warm drive this year. Donations will benefit Catholic Charities, Sister Visitor Center, Eastern Area Community Ministries (EACM), Franciscan Kitchen and St. John Center.
FOOD & WARM DRIVE COLLECTION: NOVEMBER 14-15
**Please drop off items in the paper bags that were distributed last week,
THIS WEEKEND outside the parish office entrance**
FOOD ITEMS NEEDED: To simplify sorting due to COVID restrictions on groups, we are asking for a shorter list of priority items this year: Pancake mix, syrup, jelly, ramen, stuffing, potatoes (canned, instant), canned vegetables (large size preferred) // HYGIENE – bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, disposable razors, shaving cream, etc.
WARM ITEMS NEEDED: Warm hats, scarves, gloves or multi packs of brown jersey gloves, handwarmers, socks, men’s underwear (S,M,L)
For those unable to contribute a food or warm item but wish to participate, we are also accepting monetary donations. Please make check payable to St. Margaret Mary, write “Human Needs Food & Warm Drive” on the memo line, and place in the collection basket. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!! Questions? Contact Jennifer Barker at (502) 314-9080 / jenniferDbarker@yahoo.com
Habitat House Dedication
Please join us as we celebrate the dedication of 13503 Park Springs Lane for Abdulaziz & Fatima and their family tomorrow, November 14 at 9:00 a.m. Thank you for all the support! Click here to join the Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 856 5070 6670)
Fish Fry Carry-Out
Join us in our first “off season” fish fry to support both SMM Athletics & the Parish. WHEN: Friday, Nov. 20 | 5-8 p.m. *We accept Cash or Cards (preferred)* WHERE: SMM Gym, 7813 Shelbyville Rd
ENTREES – Fried or Baked Fish Platter (Includes bread with 2 sides of your choice & 3 hush puppies)…. $9.00 – Fried Shrimp Platter (6 large shrimp with 2 sides of your choice & 3 hush puppies)…. $9.00 – Senior Fish or Shrimp Platter………. $7.00
– Fried or Baked Fish Sandwich or Shrimp Side ………..$6.00
– Senior Fish Sandwich or Shrimp Side ………… $5.00
– Rolled Oyster ………… $3.00
SIDES – $2.00
Baked Potato, French Fries, Onion Rings, Mac & Cheese, Cole Slaw, Green Beans, Hush Puppies (6)
Advent Wreath Sale
Cub Scouts are holding their annual advent wreath sales after all masses 11/21-11/22. Please stop by, to choose from a wide variety of designs. $20 per advent wreath. If you are unable to attend mass and would like to purchase an advent wreath please email the cub scouts at pack306smm@gmail.com. We will gladly make arrangements for delivery.
Our Lady of Kibeho to be honored in Church
The weekend of Nov. 28th, Our Lady of Kibeho will be honored with a display at the back of church. November 28th is the feast day of Our Lady of Kibeho, the anniversary of the initial apparition to Alphonsine Mumureke in 1981 in Kibeho, Rwanda. Alphonsine saw a beautiful woman who presented herself as “Nyina Wa Jambo” meaning “Mother of the World” and recognized her as the Blessed Virgin Mary. Three visionaries, Alphonsine, Nathalie Mukamazimpaka and Marie Claire Mukangango, were ultimately approved by the Vatican in 2001. The apparitions were foretelling of the Rwandan genocide in 1994.
Jesse Tree
Advent and the season of Christmas are upon us! As in years past, the St. Margaret Mary Catholic Community will be supporting the less fortunate through our Christmas gift program, The Jesse Tree. As our local community has faced many challenges and struggled throughout the year, the need for your support is greater than ever. We ask that you prayerfully consider supporting the organizations detailed here.
Between November 21 and December 6, display cases filled with ornament shaped name tags will be set up at each entrance of the church. Each ornament represents one of the five organizations our program sponsors. To keep our parishioners, volunteers, and recipients safe, we are requesting gift card donations to either Target or Walmart. While we are grateful for any dollar amount, we would especially appreciate gift cards in $25 denominations. These gift cards will be distributed to the recipient families to purchase gifts for each of their children. Please attach the ornament shaped name tag to the gift card and drop it in the parish office drop box.
If you are uncomfortable visiting a retail location or unable to purchase a gift card, you can still share the gift of giving by making a cash donation. The parish office will collect all monetary donations for The Jesse Tree and purchase the gift cards on your behalf. Thank you for your continued support! In a very difficult year, we can provide hope and joy to those struggling in our community.
We are again inviting families of the parish to join us in lighting the candles on the Advent Wreath. We are looking for one family per Mass for each Sunday of Advent. Advent starts Nov. 29th. Thank you for signing up and please don’t forget your date & mass time! We ask that you arrive to your chosen Mass 10-15 minutes early to let the presider know your family is there, otherwise they will need to find others to fill in. Click here or the button below to sign up!
2020-21 Archdiocese of Louisville Youth Ministry Celebration Spotlight
Bryan Cain, Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coord. A Little about Bryan’s family:Married to my wife Lisa for 5 years. 3 kids; Zalie (3), Gus (2), Oliver (1 month) A Glimpse in to Bryan’s ministry:He is the ministry coordinator for Middle and High School Youth, Young Adults and Confirmation How long have you served in Youth Ministry at SMM?Since 2017 (3.5 years) What is a favorite Scripture passage you would share with young people in the midst of COVID?“Come to me, all who labor & are burdened, & I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 What is one favorite or something interesting/unique about you? I was an atheist for several years. Bryan’s recent go to prayer he would like to share with young people in times of uncertainty is:“Pray, hope and don’t worry.” – St. Padre Pio
Weekend & Daily Masses Online
Click here to find & watch our daily and weekend Masses. Our daily Masses are live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube weekdays at 12:00 p.m., except on All School Mass days (typically Thursdays) our Mass will be livestreamed at 8:15 a.m. Our weekend Masses will now be live-streamed every Saturday evening at 5:00 p.m. via Facebook, YouTube and our website.
Please know that you may submit your contributions online, at Mass, mail in or drop off to the Parish Office or in the night drop outside the main entrance.
You are now able to submit your contributions ONLINE. This is a safe & secure way to continue your pledge and support for St. Margaret Mary. You are still welcome to mail in or drop off your donation to the Parish Office or in the locked night drop outside the main entrance to the Parish building. *All current automatic withdrawals are continuing as scheduled. We do encourage parishioners to sign up for the automatic service. The form for that is available online as well. This way of contributing benefits SMM the most because the fees are very minimal.*
Our Parish Office hours have returned back to 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Most employees are working on site. The Parish Office is trying to limit the amount of face to face contact so we ask that you please wear a mask when stopping by. We also have labeled boxes in the breezeway between the two sets of double doors for you to drop off anything you need to turn into the Parish Office. We do check these throughout the day. Or please feel free to use the night drop located before the main Parish building entrance on the right.If you need to speak to a staff member, call us at 426-1588. We remain at your service. Or click here for a list of our employees and their emails. We remain at your service.
“Pray Always” – Online Prayer Series
The Big Leaf Clean Up
Annual Food & Warm Drive
Fish Fry Carry-Out
Advent Wreath Sale
Our Lady of Kibeho to be honored in Church
Jesse Tree
Advent Wreath Lighting
Poinsettia Order Form
2020-21 Archdiocese of Louisville Youth Ministry Celebration Spotlight
