September 8, 2022
Please note: Due to a lack of interest, our Fall Break Mission Trip with Hand in Hand Ministries
and the Venture High School Sunday Morning Bible Study have been cancelled.
and the Venture High School Sunday Morning Bible Study have been cancelled.
Upcoming Retreat Opportunities
Holy Fire Nashville
On October 1, 2022 at Holy Fire, middle school Catholics are invited and challenged to embrace their baptismal call and the powerful, relevant gospel of Jesus. Through talks by dynamic speakers, witness by peers, inspirational praise and worship, and rich experiences of the Sacraments, Holy Fire helps young people feel seen, welcomed, and invited into a life changing commitment to Christ.
Brought to you by the producers of NCYC, the nation’s largest Catholic youth event.
Find out more: https://nfcym.org/featured-events/holyfire/
Cost is $75 and includes lunch, the ticket to the event, and bus transportation. Scholarships are available. This event is an all day event, 6am-11pm. This event is open to all 7th 8th graders. Spots are limited.
Annual HS Fall Retreat
What does it mean to be accepted? How does God accepts us for who we are? How do we accept others into our lives? And how do we accept our challenge as Catholics?
Join me and Archdiocese of Louisville Youth Ministry for our Annual High School Fall Retreat at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp & Retreat Center October 7-9th! Cost is $110. Transportation from Louisville is an additional $20 fee. Scholarships available.
Questions? Contact Emileigh Ledgerwood at eledgerwood@stmm.org. For more information or to register, click the link below!
Upcoming Service Opportunities
Service opportunities are open to all 7-12th grade youth of the St. Margaret Mary Community (and friends) as of the 2022-2023 school year unless noted otherwise.
Regional Parish Cemetery Clean Up
Join us for the Regional Parish Cemetery Clean-Up Event on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 9 AM -12 PM at River Valley Cemetery (5400 Cane Run Road | Louisville, KY 40258). The purpose of the event is a service experience that allows youth to gain a deeper understanding of works of mercy: praying for and burying the dead.
Youth & Adult volunteers will be needed. We will provide lawn care bags, rags and cleaner, but please bring your own lawn tools if you have them, including weed eaters, rakes, gloves, etc. Permission slips will be posted later. Sign up at the link below!
Catholic Charities: Saturday Serve
On Saturday, September 24th from 9 AM - 12 PM, we will head to Catholic Charities of Louisville to help sorting organizing donations for newly arrived immigrants and refugees. Help us make a difference! Youth & Adult Volunteers requested. Permission slips will be sent out closer to the event, please use the link below to sign up.
Summer Save the Date
Summer Mission Trip 2023!
Save the date for Summer Mission Trip 2023! We are headed back to Knoxville, TN to Alive in You. In partnership with Immaculate Conception and St. Edward parishes. More information coming soon!
For more information contact Emileigh Ledgerwood at 502-426-1588 or email at eledgerwood@stmm.org.
September 12 - LYC Distilled Doctrine "Night with the Archbishop"
September 14 - S.W.A.P. Night feat. Aaron Frazita (Hearts in Motion)
September 18 - Archdiocesan Young Adult Mass w/Archbishop Shelton
September 21 - Pax Night Out at Activate Games
September 28 - No Pax gathering; Parish Adoration available 6:30-7:30 PM
Mark your calendars for Ventus on September 7th! Join us for this beautiful Holy Hour filled with modern music, the opportunity for confession, and concludes with Benediction. We are so excited to bring this wonderful evening of reflection and time to sit at the feet of Jesus, especially as we enter into Holy Week the following week. Exposition is at 6:30 PM, music and confession will take place from 7-8 PM, with Benediction to conclude the evening. Fellowship to follow in the Hospitality Room.
Can't join us this week? Join us for our regularly scheduled Holy Hours for Adoration every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 PM and Thursday from 1-2 PM.
Announcing S.W.A.P. Nights (Socials With A Purpose)! Join us the second Wednesday of every month for dinner and a guest speaker! Topics will vary and suggestions are welcome. Join us for an optional Holy Hour from 6:30-7:30 PM, dinner and speaker from 7:30-8:30 PM.
Join us Wednesday, September 14th for Adoration in the Church from 6:30-7:30 PM. Following that, we will be hosting a special guest, Aaron Frazita, as he shares about his work with Hearts in Motion and the times he has served abroad in Guatemala. Dinner will be provided, so please RSVP at: https://bit.ly/PaxServiceNight.
Join us for a special night out on Wednesday, September 21st starting at 7 PM for a night at Activate Games - Louisville! Activate offers high-tech games that test your team’s physical and mental agility across a wide variety of real-life challenges. Once inside, you and your team choose from hundreds of combinations of games and difficulty levels, each lasting one to three minutes. Your electronic wristband tracks your score and progress throughout your experience making Activate perfect for a casual night out or intense competition. (Not familiar with Activate? Check out their webpage for more info: https://activate.games/)
Join us for a 75 minute experience with over 500 challenges to choose from! All players must have closed-toed shoes (running shoes recommended) in order to play.
Register here at: https://bit.ly/PaxActivateGames22
Parish Offering: DivorceCare for Kids Group Starting Soon
DivorceCare for Kids, DC4K, provides a safe, fun place where your children will learn to understand their feelings, express their emotions appropriately, feel better about themselves and develop coping skills.
Group will meet weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8 pm, starting September 6th and running until November 29th at St. Margaret Mary (7813 Shelbyville Road). Cost is a suggested donation of $25.
RSVP appreciated to Denise Ruiz at 426-1588 ext. 126 or druiz@stmm.org.
Around the Diocese
Night with the Archbishop
Join Louisville Young Catholics for Distilled Doctrine on Monday, September 12th starting at 7 PM for a Pub Night Talk with His Excellency Archbishop Shelton Fabre!
Louisville Young Catholics warmly welcome all young adults out to 21st in Germantown at 1481 S Shelby Street for a "Night with the Archbishop".
Archdiocesan Young Adult Mass
You are warmly invited on Sunday, September 18th starting at 5:30 PM for a Young Adult Mass celebrated by His Excellency Archbishop Shelton Fabre!
Louisville Young Catholics warmly welcome all young adults to this special Mass at the Cathedral of the Assumption (433 S. 5th Street | Louisville, KY 40202) with a reception to follow in the Cathedral Undercroft.
Interested in carpooling as a group from St. Margaret Mary? Email Emileigh at eledgerwood@stmm.org to let her know!
Catholic Couples Network
Attention all Seriously Dating, Engaged, or Newly Married Couples! CATHOLIC COUPLES NETWORK [a ministry of Family Renewal Project], supports YOU by providing Community Building, Spiritual Formation, and Fertility Resources. Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month (September Date: September 24th) for our FREE events where you and your (future) spouse can grow in relationship with Jesus, one another, and your local Catholic community.
Find CCN on Facebook or call/text/email Sarah for more info [502.303.1996| Sarah@FamilyRenewalProject.com]
Pilgrimage for Racial Justice
Walking Together Pilgrimage for Racial Justice, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry, will take place September 23-24th.
To register and for more information, visit https://bit.ly/mcpwt.
Important Links to Remember
We have a new webpage for our youth and young adult ministry here at St. Margaret Mary! It has all the links for current and upcoming events, plus permission slips. We also have a new Facebook page! Follow, like, and stay up to date on all the things going on!
Peace in Christ,
Emileigh Ledgerwood
Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Community