May 10, 2022

Summer Deadlines Quickly Approaching!

Hello friends and families of St. Margaret Mary!

We are quickly approaching the deadlines for many summer activities. In order to know if we can in fact offer these or have the time to purchase tickets/arrange transportation, please sign up sooner rather than later. I also want to make clear that if cost is ever an issue, please reach out to me at eledgerwood@stmm.org and we will help make it happen.

I met with our Regional Youth Ministers yesterday and I am super excited for our upcoming year and the plans we are working on for events for the youth of our archdiocese. We also have retreat opportunities being released from the archdiocese office for both junior and senior high for the fall and spring. It is so exciting to have life being breathed back into our youth programming after such a challenge from COVID.

That said, I recognize the challenge of finding the new normal post COVID, of making new friends or reuniting with old ones outside of that small bubble. Balancing school, sports, drama, extracurriculars, and what often comes last, faith based activities like Mass and youth group. I want to let you all know that while I am still new to Margaret Mary, I am not new to the field of youth ministry, and accompanying young people and their families is truly at the heart of what I do. Please, reach out if you need to talk or need encouragement on how to find the balance again. I am here for all of you and I hope you will join me this summer so I can continue to build relationships with our Margaret Mary community and more importantly, each of our young people. Come up and say hi at Mass or around the school! I can't wait to get to know you all better!

Now, please note the deadlines listed. These are are very important and we have to have numbers by the deadlines in order to secure tickets and/or transportation for the various events. Additionally, some events are limited in spots, so if you are interested, you need to sign up sooner rather than later.

Peace in Christ,

Emileigh Ledgerwood

Confirmation Info Session - This Thursday!

Current 7th grade families, mark your calendars for 7 PM this Thursday, May 12th for our Confirmation Info Session for all those planning on receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in the winter/spring 2023. This meeting is for PREP and St. Margaret Mary Catholic School families.


We will be discussing formation for the next year, service expectations, and hand out packets with important information. Please make it a priority to attend this meeting.


We can't wait to see you there! This meeting for students and parents to attend.

Volunteers Needed for Sunday!

On May 15th, St. Margaret Mary will be hosting a Special Disciples of Jesus Mass at 3 PM. Snacks & fellowship will follow in the Hospitality Room. Youth Ministry will be hosting the Reception this month. Please sign up today!

"We know Mass can be a struggle for many families, so we hope to have a beautiful, unique celebration together where all feel welcome. The Mass will be shorter and geared towards our children. We hope to foster a Catholic community here with fellowship following Mass, so stick around to meet other families and kids."

This month's Reception will also be extra special because we will be celebrating a young man who will be making his First Holy Communion at the Mass as well. We will gather, set up the reception, then attend Mass with the community, before returning to serve.

Please consider giving of your time to come and serve others.

Mission Trip: Alive in You

If you've been to NCYC or Catholic Heart Workcamp, Alive in You is going to have a similar feel. If you've never been on a Mission Trip before, this is a perfect one to start out on! We stay as a group this week and it's a great mix of fun, service, and faith!


Every day at Alive in You will be a new adventure. Your days will be packed with awesome praise and worship music, prayer, motivational speakers, service, and education about our Catholic faith. Your group will also have time to come together daily and grow closer while experiencing Christ at Alive in You.


Alive in You is open to all RISING 8th-12th graders (plus any current Seniors)! Thanks to parish support, without needing to fundraise, our cost this year will be $250 for Alive in You!


There's still time to sign up! We have 4 spots left (out of 6) for young people! Sign Up with a $100 Commitment Fee that is refundable if we don't get at least 4 students to sign up.

King's Island Trip!

This trip event for current 7th-12th graders (21-22 school year) is a Regional Sr. High trip to Kings Island, plus rising 8th graders!


Join us Wednesday, June 1, and kick off summer with a trip to Kings Island!


The cost for the day is $90. That includes your ticket for all day fun at Kings Island & Soak City, Coach Bus transportation, PLUS water and snacks on the bus! Scholarships available. Contact Emileigh for more information.


DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: May 23, 2022

Love in Action 2022

A 5-Week Long Summer Program for students to live out and explore our faith and how to live out our Catholic Faith. We will be going to various service sites around Louisville, KY to serve right here at home! Small groups will consist of 8-10 students (we will have separate jr. and sr. high groups if we have enough sign ups) and 2-3 adults. Students will need to bring a packed lunch each week. We ask that students be able to commit to at least 4 out 5 sessions this summer.


Who: Any current 6th-12th Grade Student


When: Mondays, 8 AM - 3 PM; Starting the Week of June 20th; Ending Week of July 25th; No meeting the 4th of July.


Cost: $50 (Includes T-Shirt, Transportation, Snacks, Supplies)


DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: May 30, 2022

Malibu Jack's Lock-In

Join St. Margaret Mary YM at Malibu Jacks this summer for a Regional Jr. High Overnight Lock-In! This event is open to all rising 7-9th graders (grade as of fall 2022).


Join us on June 9th for a night of Unlimited Fun! Go-Karts, Malibu Golf, XRider, Waver Rider, Laser Tag, Dark Ride, Spin Zone, Twist N Shout, Bowling, and Arcade Games! Not to mention a late night snack of pizza and breakfast snacks in the morning! Your cost is only $50 for all of that fun!


DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: June 1, 2022

Climb Nulu Lock-In

Who's ready to climb?! All rising 7-9th graders are invited to join us for an overnight lock-in at Climb Nulu in July! Bouldering, movies, games, and of course food!


Space is limited so sign up today!


Cost: $25 a person

Youth Core Team Being Formed!

YCT is a volunteer opportunity to take a leadership role with our St. Margaret Mary Catholic Community Youth Ministry program.


Students on YCT are committed to serving our parish through their own relationship with Christ and planning and running Youth Events throughout the year to lead others closer to Christ.


Youth in 7th-12th grade as of 2022-2023 school year may apply to serve on YCT. This is a one year commitment from August 2022 - June 2023. We will meet once a month on a date/time decided by the team. These meetings will help us plan for upcoming events and opportunities for growing our program.


DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION: July 31, 2022

Youth Day at Holiday World!

July 20, 2022 | Santa Claus, IN

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 20, 2022 for our annual summer youth day to Holiday World in Santa Claus, IN. Click the link to reserve tickets for either your family or your youth to attend. You will be able to purchase tickets for your family or through the youth group to have students ride the bus for the day. Join us for a fun day of coasters, water rides, and thrills for all ages!

Ticket + Bus Fee price is $60. Ticket without bus fare is $50. Parent chaperones will be needed. Students who will be in 7th grade in 2022-2023 school year, up through Class of 2022 Seniors are eligible to attend through the youth group without a parent attending. All ages can attend with their families.

Family and Young Adult Opportunities

"The Chosen" Summer Study

We invite all young adults (18-40) to join us for a summer with "The Chosen"! The Chosen is the first-ever multi-season TV show about the life of Jesus. Created outside of the Hollywood system, The Chosen allows us to see Him through the eyes of those who knew Him.

Wednesday evenings, starting June 8 from 6:30-8:30 PM, for snacks, drinks, and fellowship. No prep required, come when you can and as often as you can!

For more info and to let us know you're in click the button above!


Family Night Out at Racing Louisville!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 2nd at 8 PM, for a Family Night Out at Racing Louisville and Lynn Family Stadium!


We've set up the opportunity to purchase tickets for a group rate through Racing Louisville FC for $24 each (plus tax) in Section 221 (they are reserved together for you all to purchase). Link to purchase tickets is now live!

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