January 21, 2022

Meet Your New Youth Minister!

Hi everyone! My name is Emileigh Ledgerwood and I am the Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries here at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Community in Louisville, KY! I have lived in Louisville for the last four years with my family after being in Lexington, KY for almost ten years. I'm married to my husband Nick and I have two wonderful boys, Ryan (5) and Max (1). After receiving my BA in Theatre in 2011, I answered the call God placed on my heart to serve the young people of the Church, pursuing my MA in Religious Education concentrating in Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Since then, I have worked in various capacities that have taken me from Kentucky to Cincinnati to Seattle and back, and has brought me a beautiful understanding of the universality, as well as the unique pockets, of our Catholic faith. I am passionate about helping young people in their faith journeys and discovering how we are made for so much more than we could ever imagine when we trust in God. I love good local food, all things theatre, traveling, running, and a rousing game of Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza! I am so excited to work with the youth and young adults of the St. Margaret Mary Catholic Community and walk with you as you discover your faith and your relationship with Christ.

Upcoming High School Spring Retreat!

It is so easy to forget that God's grace alone is enough for us in our lives. I want to invite all current high school youth to join me on this upcoming Archdiocese of Louisville Youth Ministry retreat on February 11-13th at the Flaget Center. Spots are limited so sign up today! Our retreat team met the other day and I can't wait for you to hear this beautiful message of grace, mercy, and reminder that YOU are enough. Just you, as you are.

For more information, or to sign up today, click “Learn More” below!

Want to attend, but cost is an issue? Contact Emileigh Ledgerwood. Limited number of scholarships are available to assist with cost.

Mission Trip Interest Meeting

We are having our Summer '22 Mission Trip Interest Meeting on Sunday, January 30th at 6:15 PM in the St. Margaret Mary Catholic Community School Library. We will be providing info on our TWO summer opportunities: Archdiocese of Louisville Youth Ministry's sponsored local mission "Limitless" and our Knoxville, TN mission to Alive in You! We are so excited to bring you these opportunities. Scroll down for more information or email Emileigh Ledgerwood, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry at eledgerwood@stmm.org. We can't wait to see you there!

Important Links to Know!

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!

Youth Ministry Kick Off Event!

I am so excited to announce that we are bringing back our youth ministry meetings! Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 6th from 6-8:30 PM in the Hospitality Room! Games, pizza, treats, fun, and fellowship will start us off. Come say hello and come back after a long hiatus. We'll talk about plans for the rest of the year, summer events, and I want to hear from you about what you want! All current 9-12th grade youth are welcome to attend!

Please fill out a current Annual Permission & Medical Form for St. Margaret Mary prior to the evening. This form will cover all events held on St. Margaret Mary Campus from now through July 2022. The form is available on Jotform: https://form.jotform.com/220185513096049.

That's all the updates for now! I hope you can join us for our Mission Trip Interest Meeting and High School Youth Kick Off Event!

Peace in Christ,

Emileigh Ledgerwood

Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Community