2023
Thank you to all parishioners who gave this year and who took the time to fill out their Annual Catholic Appeal card. As our parish closes out this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal, know that you have answer the call to support the Annual Catholic Appeal.
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Growing in Faith – by Ruth Pera, Faith Formation Coordinator
These Christmas days are bright and beautiful! This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. As we gather with our own families during these days, let us pray for them and pray that all our families grow in holiness.
Merry Christmas, one and all! We not only remember that Jesus was born in Bethlehem some 2000 years ago; we celebrate that Jesus is born anew in every human heart today and every day when we open ourselves to him. Indeed, Christ is born today!, and that is worth celebrating! Welcome to all who gather at St. Margaret of Scotland during Christmastime!
The image of the indigenous Mary holding the infant Jesus holds profound significance as it reflects the universality of motherhood and the diverse ways in which cultures embrace and express spirituality.
Spiritual Reflection by Orin Johnson, Director of Music & Liturgy
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Please welcome the following families who have officially registered in St. Margaret of Scotland parish in the past several weeks.
These late Advent days are filled with many blessings! You might take some quiet time on your own during these busy days to open your Bible to the beginning of the Gospel of Luke or Matthew and read these Gospels for your own prayer and reflection. The Great “O-Antiphons” also mark the Church’s prayer during these late Advent days.
From The Coordinator of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity – by Corey Shorter
The role of shepherds is prominently featured in Scriptures, particularly in the story of the birth of Jesus. The shepherds, often considered lowly in the social hierarchy of the time, become witnesses to a divine event, highlighting the nature of God’s love.
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Please see the Note of Gratitude which was printed in the December 17th bulletin.
Registration is now open for the MCTM MathLeague Competition hosted by St. Margaret of Scotland on February 3, 2024. There is space for 100 students on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please click on this link below to secure your student’s spot in the competition.
Get your tickets now to hear the SMOS Middle School Choir sing at the St. Louis Ambush game on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 7:35PM.
This week, Maggie is asked to help out a Mom who is desperately seeking sitters during this holiday season! As she explains, trusting the walking dead to watch your kids isn’t the best idea – but Maggie comes to the rescue with the details about the SMOS Babysitters Directory.
This week we celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (12/12), and Ms. Heithaus has some really fun facts about the story of Our Lady and St. Juan Diego in this week’s CRE update!
As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs.
In this week’s Principal’s Message, Mr. Holley expresses his appreciation for the SMOS Student Council – and all they’re doing during Advent to keep the school in the holiday spirit.