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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 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 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 God’s Creation. Click here to watch now! To view a list of the previous videos shared, click here.
Parent Confirmation Meeting
PARENTS! If you were unable to attend last night’s Confirmation meeting and you’re also unable or do not feel comfortable attending next week’s meeting, we were able to record and make this meeting available digitally. It will be available for viewing next Wednesday, Sept. 16th for those who were unable to attend either meeting.Click here to find that meeting and watch at your convenience.
Memorial for Mikey Small
Mikey Small was a member of our congregation and a special gift to us. His love of God and joy in his faith, his major efforts to be present with us on the weekends at several Masses each weekend, and his chosen pew in the rear right center of our church, always gave him the opportunity to interact with so many of us. He would always join in the singing and one of his favorite times in the Mass was the Sign of Peace. He was not only a member of our parish, but also a member of our parish’s Knights of Columbus Council, helped the Knights serve at the Cathedral Soup Kitchen, and was always there for our picnic set up and clean up times. He would also share our parish printed handouts with others, he was in that way an evangelizer too. He was a strong Pro-Life advocate and a frequent prayer warrior in front of the EMW “clinic”.
Mikey died of a heart attack, May 11th at the age of 44 possibly a complication of the Covid-19 virus. Many, many parishioners have been asking about him and when informed of his death, have asked to know if and when we might have a Funeral Mass or Memorial Mass. We have been in consultation with his family and we are planning to celebrate the Memorial Mass on Saturday, September 12, at 10:00 AM. The Mass will be open to any who wish to join us that day in a celebration of his life in Christ, in this life and now for all eternity.
Parish Council Election
St. Margaret Mary’s Parish Council is comprised of active parishioners who represent our parish community. Our role is to advise on matters pertaining to the life and mission of the parish. You may nominate yourself and/or a fellow parishioner whom you feel has strong leadership qualities, the ability to collaborate, and the drive to guide our community. Parish Council election will be held throughout THIS WEEKEND, September 12/13 weekend using a combination of paper, electronic, and telephonic voting to ensure accessibility. Please click here to read about our current nominees running.
2020 Holy Land Collection
Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which supports Christians in the Holy Land. This collection was postponed to THIS WEEKEND, SEPT. 12/13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools, and offer religious education in the Holy Land. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also assists with the preservation of sacred shrines. Wars, unrest, and instability have been especially hard on Christians, and this collection provides humanitarian aid to refugees. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an instrument of peace and join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land. For more info about Christians in the Holy Land, visit www.myfranciscan.org/good-friday
Walking With God Pax Young Adult Ministry Bible Study – For young adults ages 18-35
A Bible & Book Study of God’s plan: past, present & future.
WHEN: Wednesdays, Sept. 16th – Dec. 16th (except the 2nd Wednesday each month) TIME: 6:15-7:30 p.m. WHERE: In-person/virtual hybrid meetings (Followed by optional Adoration in the church) COST: $5 REGISTRATION: Must register by Sept. 13th online, click here.
Safe Environment Training
ALL VOLUNTEERS, SCHOOL PARENTS & COACHES
The Archdiocese of Louisville is committed to ensuring that children and youth who worship, study or participate in church-sponsored activities can do so in the safest and most secure setting possible. In an effort to fulfill this commitment, all employees/volunteers who have contact with children or youth (18/under) for ANY length of time are required to participate in one of the Safe Environment Training Workshops and have a background check. Trainings have resumed in compliance with local, state & federal government regulations with a limit of 50 people per training (MASKS ARE REQUIRED). *FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE SCHEDULE LISTING, VISIT www.archlou.org/safe. To see if you attended the workshop or to find out if your background check is current, please call the Parish Office at 426-1588.
–Sept. 17 @ 6:30 p.m. | St. Gabriel (limited to 50) | 5505 Bardstown Road, 40291 – Gym
Upcoming 2nd Grade PREP & SMM Parents
Please Mark Your Calendars:
There will be a Sacramental Parent Meeting regarding First Reconciliation / First Eucharist on Sunday, September 17th in the Church from 6:30 PM-7:30 PM. One parent must attend-Children do not need to be present. Click here for a Registration Form.
Women’s Ministry Book Club
Please join us for any or all of our upcoming book discussions. We meet the 3rd Thursday of the month in Meeting Room C at 7:00 p.m. Questions, please contact Jennifer Barker at 502-314-9080 or Amy Craft at 513-519-1816. Sept. 17 – MOVIE: Facing An Uncomfortable Truth
Oct. 15 – Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer
Nov. 19 – Not God’s Type by Holly Ordway
Habitat House Build – 2020
All CDC regulations are in place, and we are ready to send our Church volunteers to build our 9th Habitat House. It was framed by workers from Whittenberg Construction Co. in May-June. Again our build is in the Lake Louisvilla area off Westport Rd. Our group is now the Catholic Quintet, instead of Quartet. St. Bernadette joined Epiphany, St. Albert, SMM & St. Patrick will build our Partner Family’s home. Building this summer will be fun, rewarding, and a little challenging. Temperatures will be taken, Masks will be worn, Distancing will be observed, Hand washing stations are IN, Bring own lunch & bottled water, Work 8:00-3:30 pm, & HAVE FUN!
SCHEDULE Saturday, September 12 | Thursday, September 24
Each Church will work 1 day in July, August & September with 6 volunteers, plus regular Habitat workers to instruct & assist us. Only 4 days total, so sign up early online here or call Dick/Brenda Gardner at 502-228-0504. Enjoy being a part of this wonderful project!
Lectio Divina (Divine Reading) The Ancient Art of Praying with Scripture
Group Lectio Divina Online for 10 weeks with facilitator Dawn Della Bella DATES: Wednesdays, September 23rd – November 25th TIME: 9AM-10AM
Please join us via computer or phone for an online prayer session each Wednesday morning as we engage together in Lectio Divina – the ancient practice of using scripture to enter into prayer (personal or communal). Week 1 will be a short introduction to the meaning and method of Lectio Divina, followed by engaging in the prayer.
Registration will be limited:
Please contact Dawn Della Bella – ddellabella@stmm.org
Participants will be sent an online invitation and a link that will connect you directly to the online session. We will be using Google Meet – (similar to ZOOM). *Dawn is happy to schedule a practice session for anyone who desires this ahead of the start.
Archdiocesan Anniversary Mass 2020
Due to COVID 19 procedures, this year’s Anniversary Mass with Archbishop Kurtz will be shown online. The mass will be filmed on October 8, 2020 and made available via the Archdiocese YouTube Channel and website shortly thereafter. Couples celebrating milestone anniversaries of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 and above in 2020 are all encouraged to send their names, mailing addresses and number of years married to their parishes right away so they can be recognized during this special mass. Contact the parish office at 502-426-1588 to submit your information. Registration deadline is Monday, September 28, 2020.
Multimedia “Book” Study
Please join us from the comfort of your own home to discuss Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Topics using various multimedia methods (videos, podcasts & articles). Discuss historical and contemporary aspects, and future “what’s next” of these timely issues from a Christian viewpoint. Rev. John Judie & parishioner Paul Sherman will facilitate this study via Zoom. Participants can join by phone or computer. You need not attend all sessions. DATES: Tuesdays, Sept. 29 ; Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 ; Nov. 3, 10, 17 TIMES:Mornings, 9:30-11:00 AM or Evenings, 7:00-8:30 PM REGISTRATION/QUESTIONS: Contact Paul Sherman @ 502-475-8931 or sherman.paul@twc.com
Grief Share Group Online
Grief Share is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. We know it hurts and we want to help. WEEKLY: Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. | Now – Dec. 1 DONATION: Free and encouraged to purchase workbook from www.griefshare.org CONTACT: Denise Ruiz, 426-1588 ext. 126/druiz@stmm.org
DivorceCare Online
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: Tuesdays, Now – November 17 @ 7:00 p.m. – JOIN ANY TIME! LOCATION: Online DONATION: Free and encouraged to purchase workbook from www.DivorceCare.org QUESTIONS: Denise Ruiz, 426-1588 ext. 126 or druiz@stmm.org
Online Studies with Fr. Jonathan Erdman
Fr. Jonathan Erdman is hosting a couple of online studies (using the Zoom Application). These studies are already in process but are open to new attendees. Please contact Fr Jon, jerdman@stmm.org, if you’d like to attend either of the below studies. Contact 502-791-6444 or librarian@ourladyandstjohn.org with any questions or difficulty connecting.
Gospel of Matthew Bible Study – Monday’s at 10 am To join by computer: Meeting ID: 732 559 215 | Password: 1PETER1 To join by phone: Call 1-646-558-8656 | Password: 453732 God & Geek Weekly Discussion – Tuesday’s at 7 pm Series exploring Spirituality thru popular culture & media. To join by computer: Meeting ID: 732 559 215 | Password: 1PETER1 To join by phone: Call 1-646-558-8656 | Password: 453732
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.
Parent Confirmation Meeting
Memorial for Mikey Small
2020 Holy Land Collection
Walking With God
Upcoming 2nd Grade PREP & SMM Parents
Habitat House Build – 2020
Multimedia “Book” Study
DivorceCare Online
