Parish Office Closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th Mass at 9:00 a.m. (No Noon Mass) Thank you to our veterans & soldiers for giving the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Dear St. Margaret Mary Family Member,
Hopefully you have read Archbishop Kurtz’s letter to all the faithful of our Archdiocese in the Record, but I wish to include some words of my own. Clicking on the link below, you will find our plans to resume the public celebration of the Mass. Please understand there may need to be revisions after the experience of our first weekend. We all rely on our prayers for one another and for the gift of discernment from the Holy Spirit. Let us be patient with one another and serve Christ in one another and for the common good of all.
A reminder, even with allowing for the celebration of “public” Mass, Archbishop Kurtz has issued a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation for the Archdiocese of Louisville, until further notice. Anyone who is sick or living with someone who is sick or who feels vulnerable in any way should stay home. St. Margaret Mary will continue offering livestreamed Masses at 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays which would then be uploaded for later viewing, for those who cannot be physically present. Visit our website www.stmm.org or get our weekly email updates. Or you can watch “Mass of the Air” on TV.
Welcome our new Seminarian of Archdiocese of Louisville…
Quan Minh Nguyen
FAMILY BACKGROUND: My name is Quan Minh Nguyen. I was born in July 5, 1988 and raised in a Catholic family in the rural area of Vietnam. My father, Nguyen Huu Khiem (61 years old), and my mother, Bui Thi Huy (59 years old), live in Vietnam. My parents, virtuous parishioners, sowed the first seeds of faith for my life. They gave me the first experience of prayer and spiritual life. They also encouraged and gave me the first sense of serving God and people. I have one brother, Nguyen Phi Hung, and three sisters: Nguyen Thi Tan, Nguyen Thi Tien, and Nguyen Nhat Hong Nhung. I am the fourth child in my family. Two of the three sisters are nuns of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Congregation. My brother and sisters also play an important role in motivating and inspiring my vocational journey. Additionally, the religious traditions of my home parish helped to nurture my spiritual life, such as attending Mass and performing the popular piety in the Church every day. Those traditions have established an important foundation to grow my faith and vocation.
EDUCATION:
High School | 2003-2006 | Quynh Luu High School, Vietnam
B.A. in Sociology | 2006-2010 | Hue University of Sciences, Vietnam
1st Philosophy Certificate | 2013-2014 | Saint Francis Xavier’s Vinh Thanh Major Seminary, Vietnam
2nd Philosophy Certificate | 2014-2015 | Saint Francis Xavier’s Vinh Thanh Major Seminary, Vietnam
English Certificate | 2016-2017 | University of Louisville, KY, US
MDiv. Theology Certificate in progress | 2017-2021 | Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology
Also, I was scheduled to be ordained a transitional deacon this past April, however, this Mass was postponed. I am awaiting a new date hopefully in the fall for my ordination to the diaconate.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
I like reading books, watching news, listening to classical music, cooking for others, and visiting families in the parish. I often talk to my family and friends on the weekend.
Our Children’s Formation Coordinator, Tara Mattingly, created a video for the kids to keep them learning and interactive in their growing faith. This week, she covered the Eucharist: Thanksgiving & Real Presence. Click here to watch now! To view a list of the previous videos shared, click here.
DivorceCare ONLINE This Summer! DivorceCare is a weekly seminar/support group that helps divorced or separated people heal from the hurt. It provides a warm, caring, and confidential environment in which participants can learn practical information and gain hope for the future. WEEKLY: Wednesdays, 7 – 8 p.m. | Now – Aug. 12 LOCATION: Online DONATION: Free TO REGISTER: Contact Denise or visit https://forms.gle/sPmRbgghbcLyh3Mg6 QUESTIONS: Denise Ruiz, 426-1588 ext. 126 or druiz@stmm.org
Changed Forever If you have lost a loved one then you know how much grief impacts your life. You do not have to do this alone. Please join us for an 8-week online group that will help you navigate your grief without letting it overwhelm you. DATES: Wednesdays, Now – July 8 TIME: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. ONLINE: If you have never used Zoom or need technical assistance please email or call Denise for help. Free and open to everyone. REGISTRATION NEEDED: Contact Denise Ruiz at 690-2834 or druiz@stmm.org
Stay Up to Date with Us Please be sure you are subscribed to our emails and like us on Facebook to get the most up to date information during this time. You may also check our website for updates, as well as helpful tips and resources for you and your family regarding COVID-19.
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 our daily Masses at NOON.
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.*
Due to COVID-19, the Parish Office has changed their hours to 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Many employees will be working from home for precautionary measures. Some staff members are coming in and when in the office are answering the phones or door bell in the airlock. 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.
DivorceCare ONLINE This Summer!
Changed Forever
