Welcome!
Have you been away from the Church? Are you thinking about coming back? Do you know someone who wants to come home to the Catholic Church, but is struggling with their faith? Maybe you or someone you know has experienced one of these thoughts:
If you have experienced one of these situations or thoughts you are not alone. The Church wants you to know that you are a child of God, called by name, precious in his eyes and loved by him (Is. 43:1,4). The Church also wants you to know that you are missed. When one member of the Body of Christ suffers, the entire Body of the Church suffers. Whatever your reason for being away, we have missed you and celebrate your desire to take another look.
There are many excellent resources to help you share the truths of Catholicism and we have listed a few sites for sharing, proclaiming, and defending the Faith:
To speak with someone about faith formation for adults at this parish, contact Roni Cook or to speak to a member of the clergy, please call the church office (512) 259-3126.
Saint Margaret Mary has also paid for a subscription to Formed.org. This amazing site includes various programs, movies, audio and e-books for all ages in both English and Spanish. The site is free to all parishioners.
Here's how to get on FORMED--free to you as a gift from our parish!
If you are a first time user:
If you are one of the over 500 parishioners already using FORMED, click on the “sign in” link in the top right corner of the page, then enter your email address.The preferred browsers are Google Chrome and Firefox. Once you have signed up, you will have unlimited access to the ever growing list of Catholic materials.
Not Fully Initiated? Are you a baptized Catholic age 16 or older, but have not celebrated the Sacrament of 1st Holy Communion or Confirmation? Would you like to learn what’s involved in order for you to celebrate these Sacraments?
Christian initiation is accomplished by the reception of the three sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. It is designed for adults who after hearing the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living God and enter the way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts.
There are several steps to the initiation process:
First period is inquiry and ends with the celebration of the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of the Catechumenate.
Second period begins with instruction in the Catholic faith and ends with the Rite of Election.
Third period is a time for enlightenment and purification and the celebration of the sacraments of initiation.
Fourth period extends through the whole of Easter season and is a time of deepening the Christian experience and for spiritual growth.
Weekly OCIA sessions are held from late August through Easter on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00. Everyone is welcome to participate - adults wishing to become members of our faith as well as those who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. For Information in English, please contact: Steve Ruf at [email protected] or 216-856-2234
Para información en Español por favor comuniquese con Magdalena de Jesus Núñez en [email protected] o 512-769-8496.
Purpose: SMM offers classes periodically that focus on both learning and living out our faith. Topics range from basic studies to more advanced studies in scripture, saint’s teachings, prayer life and more.
Requirements: All adults are welcome to join us for studies. High school students who have completed confirmation are also welcome to attend with or without their parents.
How to Participate: To find out which topic is offered, and when it is scheduled, keep an eye on the church bulletin, this page on the parish web site or check in with the church office.
Contact: Course instructor for more information about the series being offered.
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Catholic Media (Lighthouse / Formed)
Purpose: SMM offers various resources to help us all learn more about our faith. Among these are books, cds, dvds, and booklets (Lighthouse Catholic Media and more) available in the Narthex, and a free subscription to FORMED.org, which brings beautiful and faithful Catholic content to parishes, families, and individuals. There is something for everyone here: award-winning studies and parish programs, inspiring audio content, movies, e-books, and family-friendly kid’s programming.
How to Participate: Visit the Narthex racks to explore ever-changing options.
Log onto Formed.org and claim your free subscription by clicking on the “Sign up” button in the top right corner of the page. Next, enter our parish zip code 78613, and click on our parish name when it appears. Finally, provide your name and email address to receive an email link to begin using FORMED.
Contact: Brian and Belinda Lehmkuhle
[email protected]
Bible Study for Beginners
Join us in the Benish Center for Bible Study for Adults taking place January - May from 9:30 - 11:30 am (dates vary). All are welcome no matter how seasoned you are.
Should you have any questions please contact Kathy Fowler at [email protected] or Bob Gorski at [email protected].
The Eucharistic Apostles of The Divine Mercy (EADM) is a prayer, study, faith-sharing and service ministry, an apostolate of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy.
Our mission is to promote and teach the message of and devotion to The Divine Mercy, as well as live and encourage others to live the message of mercy in their daily lives. There have been over 24 groups at St. Margaret Mary since 2001 when we had our first Divine Mercy day of reflection/conference. At present 10 of these small faith-sharing groups are meeting regularly: six English speaking and four Spanish speaking. As time evolves, new groups will form.
Our English speaking cenacles meet twice a month either in the morning or evening. EADM Cenacle 13 is open to new members.
A cenacle meeting format includes:
· The “Come Holy Spirit” prayer
· Prayers of gratitude
· A lesson from a Cenacle Formation Manual using readings from the Diary of St. Faustina, the Bible, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church
· Prayers of petition
· The Divine Mercy Chaplet
Cenacle meetings provide a place to learn and grow spiritually in community. For more information, contact:
Email Roni Cook call (512) 259-5614 (English EADM 8, 10, 11)
Email Linda Hickox: text (512) 808-8725 (English EADM 9, 13)
Email Ana María Silverio: contact (512) 587-2492 (Span. EADM)