Parish News
Confirmation 2024
On Thursday, May 2, thirty-nine young parishioners celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation and completed their initiation into the Catholic Church. Congratulations to our SMOS Confirmands for 2024!
Middle School Spring Concert 2024
Please join us in the Church Hall for our annual Spring Middle School Choir/Violin concert. Featuring St. Margaret’s School 6th-8th Grade students. All are welcome!
High School Senior Graduation Mass & Celebration 2024
Event Date: Sunday, May 5, 10:00am
St. Margaret of Scotland Church
2024 Ministry Schedule – May 4-5
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A New Week – April 28, 2024
This week’s celebration of Earth Day had me praying in thanksgiving for God’s beautiful gift of creation, so manifest at this time of year. St. Francis of Assisi is so often associated with nature and the created world, and our Pope who took his name has made the care of creation one of the hallmarks of his papacy.
Bulletin Article – April 28, 2024
Growing In Faith by Ruth Pera, Faith Formation Coordinator
First Communion 2024
On Sunday, April 28, 2024, our Eucharistic table and parish community welcomes 50 children in receiving their First Holy Communion. …
Praying for Expectant Mothers 2024
Sponsored by the Respect Life Committee During the month of May 2024, the Respect Life Committee would like to prayerfully…
SMOS Aftercare Registration 2024-2025
Registration for SMOS Aftercare for the 2024-2025 school year is now open. Please click the link below to be taken…
SMOS Track Meet 2024
This past weekend, the SMOS Track team competed in the CYC Track Meet at Cardinal Ritter High School. Over 2500…
2024 Ministry Schedule – April 27-28
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A New Week – April 21, 2024
In the Archdiocese of St. Louis, the Easter season is always the time for the Annual Catholic Appeal, and so as we continue to celebrate the joy of Christ’s resurrection during these days, I am asking for your prayerful support and pledge for the Annual Catholic Appeal, whose theme this year is “For the Life of the World.”
Bulletin Article – April 21, 2024
From the Coordinator of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity by Corey Shorter
Mother’s Day Cards & Remembrances 2024
Mother’s Day is May 12. This year, Fr. John will be offering a number of Masses for all the mothers of our parish, living and deceased.
Respect Life Committee – Meeting Change This Weekend
The Respect Life Meeting is Sunday, April 21st at 9:00am. Due to the Spring Musical in the church basement, the meeting is moved to the home of Michael and Mary Brake, 3915 Flad Ave.
SMOS Day Of Service 2024
Event Date: Saturday, May 4, 9:00am
St. Margaret of Scotland School, 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110
2024 Ministry Schedule – April 20-21
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A New Week – April 14, 2024
This year, for the first time ever, the Great Preacher Award will be given not to an individual, but to a group, and that group is the St. Margaret of Scotland Music Ministry!
Parish Guide Book Updates 2024
The 2024-2025 Parish Guide Book, listing parishioners, ministries, and organizations, is being prepared for publication.
Music Ministry Notes – Spring 2024
Congratulations to the SMOS Music Ministry – a 2024 Honoree of the Aquinas Institute of Theology Great Preacher Award!
Children’s Liturgy + Coffee & Donut Fellowship – April 2024 Schedule
No Coffee & Donuts for the next three weeks. Children’s Liturgy will take a 2-week hiatus at the end of April. Both will resume next month, on Sunday, May 5.
Willy Wonka Jr.
Event Date: Friday, April 19 – Sunday, April 21, 2024
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall – 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110
SJHI Thank You
To all in the St. Margaret of Scotland Community – Your generosity toward St. Joseph Housing Initiative during the Lenten…
SMOS Dine Out: Mission Taco
Event Date: Wednesday, April 24, 11:00am-10:00pm
Mission Taco – Soulard
3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration
St. Margaret of Scotland will celebrate the 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration during the weekend of April 20th and 21st. Walk, bike, or roll to mass with family and friends.
Bulletin Article – April 7, 2024
From the Coordinator of Religious Education by Gwen Heithaus
2024 Ministry Schedule – April 13-14
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A New Week – April 7, 2024
Happy Easter! Our Easter season lasts for 50 days, and today is the Octave Day of Easter, the eighth day, also known as Divine Mercy Sunday.
Teaching Mass
Event Date: Sunday, April 14, 4:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church
Scouts BSA “Camp Card” Fundraiser 2024
The Scouts of Troop 110 are raising money for their 12-day backpacking expedition to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico…
Save The Date – VBS 2024
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
St. Margaret of Scotland Church
August 5-9, 2024
9am – 12pm Noon
Easter Memorial Flowers 2024
Easter Flowers in Memory of…
PYC April 2024 Events
Please see below for what’s in store for the SMOS Parents of Young Children group in the month of April. Hope to see you there!
Bulletin Article – March 31, 2024
From the Coordinator of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity by Corey Shorter
2024 Ministry Schedule – April 6-7
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A New Week – March 31, 2024
The Lord is risen! Alleluia! Happy Easter to all! Christians are filled with joy this day to see Jesus Christ victorious over the powers of sin and death. Let us take hope from this day, especially when life overwhelms us, especially when the events in our world overwhelm us, and let us always remember that life will be victorious.
2024 Ministry Schedule – March 30-31
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A New Week – March 24, 2024
As we enter into this Holy Week, we focus on the sufferings of Jesus: his betrayal, his trials, his beatings and whippings, his being mocked and misunderstood, his carrying of the Cross, and his painful death on that Cross.
Bulletin Article – March 24, 2024
Spiritual Reflection by Orin Johnson, Director of Music & Liturgy
Good Friday Prayer Vigil For Victims of Gun Violence 2024
Event Date: Friday, March 22 from 2:00-3:00pm
Outside of St. Margaret of Scotland Church
Save The Date – Willy Wonka Jr.
Ticket sales open on Monday, April 8.
School Board Nominations 2024
Call for nominees to run for School Board! It’s time to nominate three candidates for the School Board to replace outgoing members. Board members support School Administration by advising the Pastor and Principal on policy, budget, and planning. The three-year term begins in June 2024.
Decline To Sign
Be advised that petitioners in our neighborhoods are gathering signatures seeking to create a constitutional amendment which would enshrine abortion as a foundational right in Missouri. The Archdiocese of St. Louis is asking all Catholics to “Decline to Sign” any petitions that aim to bring this to the ballot in November.
Girl Scouts April Showers 2024
Pick up will be at Masses on 4/6 and 4/7. They will also be accepting cash donations and via the…
Missouri Advocacy Day 2024
Event Date: Wednesday, March 27, 9:00am-2:00pm
Meet at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church at 6:30am to carpool.
Ladies Auxiliary Cookbook Submissions
The SMOS Ladies Auxiliary is compiling a cookbook featuring the favorite recipes of the women in the parish, and they need your help.
Lent 2024 – Week V
We continue with our prayer, fasting, and giving for the Season of Lent. Here are the activities planned for the fifth week.
2024 Ministry Schedule – March 23-24
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A New Week – March 17, 2024
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This day always comes during Lent, but this year it is a Sunday, offering us a weekend of celebration and merriment. But who was St. Patrick, really?
Bulletin Article – March 17, 2024
Growing In Faith by Ruth Pera, Faith Formation Coordinator
Supply Drive For St. Joseph Housing Initiative
Both the Parish and the School are supporting the St. Joseph Housing Initiative as part of a Lenten Service Project…
SMOS Dine Out: 3 Little Monkeys
Event Date: Thursday, March 21, 11:00am-11:00pm
3 Little Monkeys
Youth Ministry Lenten Dinner 2024
Event Date: Friday, March 22 @ 5:30-7:30 pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall – 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110
2024 Holy Week Announcements
The SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK – which begins after Palm Sunday, March 24 – is as follows. We have a lot of other details for these final days of Lent including Fasting & Abstinence, Blessing of Easter Baskets & Chalk Drawings, Triduum Collections, and Holiday Office Hours. For more information on all of our Holy Week details, click here.
Intercultural Community Night
The Immigrant & Refugee Ministry (IRM), a collaborative work of St. Margaret of Scotland parish and 5 others, invites you to the first Intercultural Community Night on Tuesday, March 19, 6:30-8:30pm.
Lent 2024 – Week IV
We continue with our prayer, fasting, and giving for the Season of Lent. Here are the activities planned for the fourth week.
2024 Ministry Schedule – March 16-17
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A New Week – March 10, 2024
Today is the Fourth Sunday of Lent, also known as Laetare Sunday. Many folks know this as one of two Sundays where rose (or a deep pink) is the proper liturgical color (the other being the Third Sunday of Advent, or Gaudete Sunday.) So, what’s Laetare Sunday all about?
Bulletin Article – March 10, 2024
From the Coordinator of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity by Corey Shorter
SMOS PYC Confessions & Childcare
Event Date: Saturday, March 16, 3:45pm
Church Hall & Santuary
SMOS Parish Penance Service 2024
Event Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church – 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110
Welcome New Members of Parish Family – March 2024
Please welcome the following families who have officially registered in St. Margaret of Scotland parish in the past several weeks.
Lent 2024 – Week III
We continue with our prayer, fasting, and giving for the Season of Lent. Here are the activities planned for the…
2024 Ministry Schedule – March 9-10
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Bulletin Article – March 3, 2024
From the Coordinator of Religious Education by Gwen Heithaus
A New Week – March 3, 2024
Welcome, March! We know that some days in March can be as cold as deep winter, a few are as warm as springtime, and many of the days are stormy. This struggle against winter during March is a strong sign of the season of Lent.
Girl Scout Diaper Drive 2024
Fourth Grade Girl Scout Troop 2184 is having a diaper drive as a Lenten service project, benefitting families in need at the St. Vincent de Paul Pantry at St. Pius.
SMOS Book Fair 2024
Event Date: Tuesday-Thursday, March 5-7
Parents’ & Grandparents’ Day, Thursday, March 7, 3:00-6:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School Gym – 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, 63110
Donuts At Dismissal 2024
The St. Margaret of Scotland Middle School Violin Students and Choir Members will be performing at the Music in the Parks Festival this April. Fifty percent of the proceeds from this sale will go to the choir to help defray their participation costs.
Scouts’ Breakfast For Dinner 2024
Event Date: Friday, March 1 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Church Hall – St. Margaret of Scotland, 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, MO, 63110
(corner of 39th & Flad – enter off of Flad)
Stations of the Cross – Led by Gun Sense 2024
Event Date: Friday, March 1, 7:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church
Lent 2024 – Week II
We continue with our prayer, fasting, and giving for the Season of Lent. Here are the activities planned for the…
2024 Ministry Schedule – March 2-3
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A New Week – February 25, 2024
This year, our Parish Lenten Project is for the benefit of the St. Joseph Housing Initiative. Each Lent, every Catholic is asked to take up some form of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, and our Parish Lenten Project is an opportunity for us to do that collectively as a parish family, praying, sacrificing, and giving for the good of this valuable Catholic ministry which serves families in need right here in our local community.
Bulletin Article – February 25, 2024
Spiritual Reflection by Orin Johnson, Director of Music & Liturgy
From Outrage To Action: Legislative Advocacy
Event Date: Thursday, February 29, 7:00-8:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall – 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110
SMOS Yearbook Ads 2024
Send a shout-out to your favorite Dragons or promote your business to the 200+ SMOS families! The SMOS PTA supports the School yearbook and allows us to give one to every student and faculty member each year, free of charge. Selling ads for the publication is the only fundraiser the Yearbook Committee runs to help defer these costs.
Lent 2024 – Week I
We continue with our prayer, fasting, and giving for the Season of Lent. Here are the activities planned for this…
2024 Ministry Schedule – February 24-25
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A New Week – February 18, 2024
This week Fr. John is including a recent letter from Archbishop Rozanski regarding a new evangelization program for our parish.
Girl Scout Cookie Sale 2024
St. Margaret’s 2nd grade Brownie Troop 740 will be selling cookies after the 8am and 10am Mass on Sunday, February 18….
SMOS Dine Out: Bailey’s Range
Event Date: Monday, February 26, 4:00-8:00pm (“The Sandlot” starts at 6:00pm)
Bailey’s Range
Lenten Compline 2024
Event Date: Sunday, February 25 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church – 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110
Family Stations of the Cross 2024
Event Date: Friday, February 23, 6:30-8:00pm
School (Faith Hall)
New Eucharistic Adoration Hours
St. Margaret of Scotland now prays before the Blessed Sacrament from 7:00am-7:00pm each Thursday in the St. Vincent de Paul…
Men’s Lent Night 2024
Event Date: Sunday, March 3, 5:00-8:00pm
Church, School Blacktop
Lent 2024 Begins
We begin the season of Lent, on Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day, remembering that God so loved the world that…
Parish Lenten Project 2024
This year, our Parish Lenten Project is for the benefit of the St. Joseph Housing Initiative (SJHI). Each Lent, every…
Lenten Calendar 2024
Printed in the bulletin and as individual handouts available at the back of Church, we have published the full 2024…
SMOS Parents of Young Children Kickoff Event
Event Date: Saturday, February 24, 9:30am
Church Hall
2024 Ministry Schedule – February 17-18
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A New Week – February 11, 2024
Lent begins this Wednesday, February 14; are you ready? Amid our Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day celebrations these days, faithful Catholics should also be looking forward to Lent and preparing now. After all, anything worth doing well is worth preparing for!
Bulletin Article – February 11, 2024
From the Coordinator of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity by Corey Shorter
Fish Fry 2024
Event Date: Friday, February 23, 5:00–8:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School Cafeteria – 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, MO, 63110
Wednesday Mass Crossing Guards – Spring 2024
Our Sign-Up Genius has been updated, and there are new dates available to volunteer as a crossing guard, to help…
Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita – Praying For An End To Human Trafficking
Presented By SMOS Living Justice Ministries – Immigration Team February 8 is the church’s annual day of prayer and awareness against…
Lent 2024 Announcements
ASH WEDNESDAY Wednesday, February 14, is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the penitential season of Lent. Masses will be celebrated,…
Marriage Blessing Potluck 2024
Event Date: Sunday, February 11, 9:00am
Church Hall
2024 Ministry Schedule – February 10-11
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A New Week – February 4, 2024
This past Saturday, February 3, was the Feast of St. Blaise. St. Blaise was a physician, the bishop of Sebaste…
Bulletin Article – February 4, 2024
Spiritual Reflection – by Gwen Heithaus, Coordinator of Religious Education
M&M Fundraiser 2024
Don’t forget to bring your M&M tubes back to Church with your donations inside!
2024 Ministry Schedule – February 3-4
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A New Week – January 28, 2024
Today is the beginning of Catholic Schools Week, a week set aside to celebrate Catholic education in our nation, and to celebrate our own parish school in particular. This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.” I want to encourage all our parish family to join in this celebration by supporting and praying for our parish school!
Bulletin Article – January 28, 2024
Spiritual Reflection – by Orin Johnson, Director of Music & Liturgy
GOTR Spring 2024 Registration Now Open!
Registration is OPEN now for the GOTR Spring 2024 season! Sign-up your 3rd-5th Grade girl this Spring for an afterschool…
SMOS Family Ice Skating Night 2024
Event Date: Thursday, February 1, 5:30-8:30pm
Steinberg Ice Rink
Scottish Arts Performance
To conclude our celebration of Catholic Schools Week, the SMOS 6th/7th Grade Choir singers will collaborate with renowned artist Jil Chambless to perform traditional Scot songs that celebrate our school heritage.
Bulletin Article – January 21, 2024
Growing in Faith – by Ruth Pera, Faith Formation Coordinator
2024 Ministry Schedule – January 27-28
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A New Week – January 21, 2024
This Sunday, the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, was designated the Sunday of the Word of God by Pope Francis in 2019. Consequently, the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be devoted to the celebration, study, and dissemination of the word of God.
Catholic Schools Week 2024
St. Margaret of Scotland will be observing Catholic Schools Week (CSW), starting with Open House on Sunday, January 28th and continuing through that week until Friday, February 2nd.
2024 SMOS Track Registration
Registration for SMOS CYC Track is Now Open. Registration is limited so please do not delay. The season will go…
Bulletin Article – January 14, 2024
From the Coordinator of Religious Education – by Gwen Heithaus
2024 Ministry Schedule – January 20-21
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A New Week – January 14, 2024
It is still January, which means many of us have made, kept, or struggled with New Year’s Resolutions. Since we should strive to be better each day of the year, here are some “New Year’s Resolutions for Absolutely Everyone”, courtesy of Fr. James Martin, SJ.
SMOS Dine Out: Pie Guy
Event Date: Wednesday, January 24, Noon-10:00pm
Pie Guy
First Grade Service Project
The First Graders NEED YOUR HELP with their service project for this year. They are collecting aluminum can tabs to…
St. Margaret of Scotland School Open House 2024
Event Date: Sunday, January 28, 11:00am-2:00pm
School
Racial Equity: Reading Group, Archives of Resistance, and More!
There are a number of events and activities coming up in the next few months as we head into the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and through Black History Month that the SMOS Racial Equity team highlights in this latest update. Please join members of this ministry, part of the Living Justice Ministries at St. Margaret of Scotland, as they participate in these fantastic opportunities (including a parish reading group, and events at Wash U. and in the Archdiocese) available to all around the City of St. Louis.
Christmas Outreach 2023 – Final Numbers
The SMOS St. Vincent de Paul Society raised over $28,000 during its annual giving season this year! That’s well above the goal set to help our Neighbors in Need weather the winter ahead.
Bulletin Article – January 7, 2024
Educating in Faith – by Theresa Lueke, Assistant Principal
2024 Ministry Schedule – January 13-14
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A New Week – January 7, 2024
It is a long-standing tradition of the Church to announce the Date of Easter and the other moveable feasts of the Liturgical Year on the Feast of the Epiphany. So, on this Epiphany Day, the traditional announcement is offered here.
2024 SMOS Golf Registration
Registration for SMOS CYC Golf is Now Open. Registration for the 2024 season is open to 2nd-8th graders. The golf…
“Grateful & Generous” – Time To Update Your Giving
Please don’t forget to increase your offertory giving (especially electronically) that you committed to as part of our Grateful & Generous campaign.
January 2024 Schedule
Schedules and other Parish information for the New Year.
Christmas Flower Offerings 2023
Thank you to everyone who helped donate for our beautiful flowers in the Church this Season.
Annual Catholic Appeal – Final Results 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.
2024 Ministry Schedule – January 6-7
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A New Week – December 31, 2023
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.
Bulletin Article – December 31, 2023
Growing in Faith – by Ruth Pera, Faith Formation Coordinator
LJM Immigration Team Advent Reflection – Week 4
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.
2023 Ministry Schedule – December 30-31
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A New Week – December 24, 2023
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!
Welcome New Members of Parish Family – December 2023
Please welcome the following families who have officially registered in St. Margaret of Scotland parish in the past several weeks.
Bulletin Article – December 24, 2023
Spiritual Reflection by Orin Johnson, Director of Music & Liturgy
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas…
You can really tell we’re getting close to Christmas around St. Margaret of Scotland. Members of the parish joined in…
Christmas Preludes 2023
Before our 10PM Christmas Eve Mass, SMOS Music Ministry has prepared a half hour of beautiful prelude music beginning at…
2023 Ministry Schedule – December 23-24
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A New Week – December 17, 2023
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.
“Grateful & Generous” – Note Of Gratitude
Please see the Note of Gratitude which was printed in the December 17th bulletin.
Bulletin Article – December 17, 2023
From The Coordinator of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity – by Corey Shorter
LJM Immigration Team Advent Reflection – Week 3
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.
SMOS I&D “Coffee with Corey” – December 2023
Join the SMOS Inclusion & Diversity Committee on Friday, December 15 at 8AM in the Teacher’s Lounge for the next…
SMOS Youth Ministry Christmas Caroling 2024
Event Date: Friday, December 22at 5:30pm
Starting from the Ibendahl’s House
SMOS Ukrainian Dinner 2024
Event Date: Saturday, January 13 at 6:00pm
Church Hall
2023 Ministry Schedule – December 16-17
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A New Week – December 10, 2023
Pop Quiz: During which month of the year do Catholics traditionally honor the Blessed Virgin Mary? Yes, May and October are both months when Catholics traditionally honor the Blessed Mother, but I’d like to propose another: December.
LJM Immigration Team Advent Reflection – Week 2
In 1531, according to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego, an indigenous Aztec convert. We see in this event God’s preferential option for the poor and vulnerable to do God’s bidding.
Bulletin Article – December 10, 2023
From The Coordinator of Religious Education – by Gwen Heithaus
SMOS Spiritwear Christmas Gifts 2023
Not sure what to get your SMOS-loving family and friends? Don’t forget about the St. Margaret of Scotland Spiritwear store!…
Advent Musical Concert 2023
Event Date: Thursday, December 14 at 6:30pm
Church
2024 SMOS Baseball/Softball Registration
Registration for the 2024 Spring Baseball and Softball season for all grades Pre-K through 8th is now open through January 31st.
2023 Ministry Schedule – December 9-10
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A New Week – December 3, 2023
December is a most joyful month as we prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth. May your days be joyful and prayerful and peaceful as we prepare!
LJM Immigration Team Advent Reflection – Week 1
The meeting between Elizabeth and Mary, a poignant moment with far-reaching consequences, is a testament to faith, prophecy, and the extraordinary events surrounding the birth of Christ.
Bulletin Article – December 3, 2023
Growing In Faith – by Ruth Pera, Faith Formation Coordinator
Annual Charlie Brown Christmas Musical 2023
Event Dates: Friday, December 8 at 7:00pm; Saturday, December 9 at 7:00pm; Sunday, December 10 at 2:00pm.
Interfaith Prayer Service For Gun Violence
The SMOS Gun Sense: For the Common Good team is participating in an Interfaith Prayer Service for victims and survivors of gun violence on Sunday, December 10 at 6:00pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, 600 N. Euclid Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108.
Youth Ministry Formation Night: Who Am I? – December 2023
Event Date: Sunday, December 10, 5:30-7:30pm
Church Hall
Holiday Schedule 2023
Schedules, information, and Mass times for Advent, and Christmas & New Years holidays.
#iGiveCatholic 2023 – Thank You!
Thanks to the amazing generosity of the SMOS Community – we far surpassed our goal of $5,000 for our SMOS Music Ministry – and raised over $9,000! And our social media campaign won an award from the St. Louis Archdiocese! Congrats!
SMOS Youth Ministry – Sponsor A Refugee Family For Christmas 2023
This Advent and Christmas season the SMOS Youth Ministry group has decided to sponsor a refugee family in need of…
“Grateful & Generous” – Thank You!
Thank you for your generous support of our “Grateful & Generous” Program! In the next few weeks, we will be publishing in the bulletin a report with important highlights from our program.
2023 Ministry Schedule – December 2-3
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A New Week – November 26, 2023
Today, on the Feast of Christ the King, we honor the unique kingship of Christ. His kingdom is not here; his kingdom is with his Father, and yet it is mysteriously being built up in our very midst!
Bulletin Article – November 26, 2023
Educating In Faith – by Theresa Lueke
2023 Ministry Schedule – November 25-26
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A New Week – November 19, 2023
Part Two of the “Letter to the People of God” from the Pope and participants of the recent Synod on Synodality.
Bulletin Article – November 19, 2023
Spiritual Reflection – by Orin Johnson
Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Party 2023
Event Date: Monday, December 11, 6:00pm
The Home of Sandy Koesterer, 3133 Hawthorne Blvd., Saint Louis, MO 63104
Christmas Outreach 2023
The SMOS St. Vincent de Paul Society has kicked off its annual giving season going on now through the end of the year! This event’s goal is to raise $25,000 to help our Neighbors in Need weather the winter ahead.
SMOS #iGiveCatholic 2023 – In Celebration Of #GivingTuesday
Event Date: #GivingTuesday, Tuesday, November 28
https://bit.ly/SMOSiGiveCatholic2023
Advent Compline 2023
Event Date: Tuesday, December 5, 7:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110
SMOS Dine Out: Karaoke at Steve’s Hot Dogs
Event Date: Monday, November 27, 4:00-9:00pm
Steve’s Hot Dogs
SMOS Turkey Bowl 2023
Event Date: Thursday, November 23, 10:15am
Tower Grove Park Soccer Field
Respect Life Christmas Collection
The holiday season is supposed to be full of joy, happiness, and time with loved ones. But, for many women,…
Women’s Advent By Candlelight 2023
Enjoy an evening of prayer, food, and reflection with your Parish sisters.
Register for our annual Women’s Advent By Candlelight dinner. This quiet evening spent surrounded by other women, good food, and a beautiful environment is an Advent moment you definitely want to make time for.
Welcome New Members of Parish Family – November 2023
Please welcome the following families who have officially registered in St. Margaret of Scotland parish in the past several weeks.
SMOS Winning Soccer Teams
Athletic Association News This past weekend, the SMOS 8th grade boys participated in the CYC City/County soccer playoffs. After two decisive victories…
2023 Ministry Schedule – November 18-19
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A New Week – November 12, 2023
At the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality in Rome last month, the Pope and the participants released a “Letter to the People of God”, highlighting the proceedings and conversations at the Synod. Since this letter is addressed to the People of God – to you! – it’s important to share. This is part one, next week will be part two.
Bulletin Article – November 12, 2023
From The Coordinator Of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity – by Corey Shorter
#iGiveCatholic 2023 Is Coming!
SAVE THE DATE: St. Margaret of Scotland is participating in #iGiveCatholic on November 29! You can be part of this fundraising celebration…
“Grateful & Generous” – Have You Made Your Parish Commitment?
This weekend is the deadline to return your completed Commitment Card for our ‘Grateful & Generous’ increased offertory program. Thank you to those parishioners who have already done so – All cards need to be returned to the parish by Sunday, November 12.
Pilgrimage To The Holy Land & Rome – Informational Session
Fr. John Vien has been working with Travel Tyme Pilgrimages to arrange a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Rome…
Lector Workbooks 2024
Lector Workbooks for 2024 are available in the sacristy for all our lectors at Sunday Mass. Please take one to…
Our Lady’s Inn 2023 Baby Bottle Fundraiser Results
Thank you St. Margaret of Scotland parish and school for raising $3897 to support mothers and their children at our…
SMOS Youth Ministry Successful Border Trip
Members of the SMOS Youth Ministry had an amazing time on their trip to El Paso for the Pilgrimage of…
Maggie’s Makers Market
Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/5M9LwPDth Makers Market is an elective course taken by 50 middle school students during the first trimester of…
Bulletin Article – November 5, 2023
Educating In Faith – by Gwen Heithaus
2023 Ministry Schedule – November 11-12
Click here to find the Liturgical Ministry schedule for the weekend listed above.
A New Week – November 5, 2023
During this month of November, Catholics are encouraged to remember the faithful departed and to reflect on the mystery of death.
SMOS Parish Choir Concert – Hearts In Harmony
You’re invited to a memorable evening of soulful music and community spirit. Hearts in Harmony features Daniel Oberreuter, lead singer of the Catholic band The Thirsting. The evening concert will also feature music from the choirs of Ascension Parish Schola, Sts. Joachim & Ann Parish Adult Choirs, and our very own St. Margaret of Scotland Parish Choir.
Thanksgiving Food Collection 2023
The SMOS St. Vincent DePaul Society is organizing a food collection for Thanksgiving 2023 to assist local impoverished individuals. They are collecting 200 cans of yams for the Isaiah 58 food pantry before 11/13.
Middle School Choir & Violin Fall Concert
Event Date: Thursday, November 9, 6:30pm
Church
Setting Up Flocknote For Your Group
Flocknote is now up and running and available for individual ministries to use. This means that you can more easily manage your mailing list, track how many people open your emails, and track how many people click links. It also has some awesome features like voting within emails, texting (that is PGC safe!), and commenting on emails. Moving forward, all ministries are expected to use Flocknote.
Youth Ministry Formation Night: Who Am I?
Event Date: Sunday, November 12, 5:30-7:30pm
Church Hall
The Saint Margaret Holiday Market 2023
Event Date: Friday, November 17, 6:00-9:00pm
School Gym