Parish News
‘Give Us This Day’ Subscription Renewal 2023-24
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World Refugee Day & SMOS Advocacy Table
World Refugee Day is Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Immigrant or Migrant; Refugee or Asylum Seeker? Immigrant: leaves their homeland with…
A New Week – June 18, 2023
Happy Father’s Day!
2023 Ministry Schedule – June 24-25
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Summer Ministry Article – June 18, 2023
Respect Life Committee Reflection – by Tim & Alia Keys
Mid-June Summer Socials
Be sure to sign-up for the Elementary Bible Day Camp or the Noah’s Ark Party with Ms. Gwen as part of Summer Socials at SMOS!
Flocknotes Sign-Up Follow-Up
Our Flocknote Signup Sunday was a big success this past weekend. Did you miss it? If so, it’s never too…
Save The Date – Archdiocesan Gun Violence Summit
Members of the SMOS Gun Sense: For the Common Good team have been hard at work organizing an event for…
Non-School Families Religious Education Survey
For all families whose children do not attend St. Margaret of Scotland School – Please help us track the religious education of our parish children not enrolled in St. Margaret’s School by completing our annual survey.
Summer Clothing Request from Isaiah 58 Ministries
St. Vincent De Paul Society Needs Your Help! Our friends at Isaiah 58 Ministries need summer clothing for their Clothing Room. …
A New Week – June 11, 2023
Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
2023 Ministry Schedule – June 17-18
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Summer Ministry Article – June 11, 2023
Living Justice Ministries Reflection – by Juliann Hesed, Mike Holdinghaus, & Sarah Rebholz
Synod Listening Session
Event Date: Sunday, June 11, 11:30am-1:00pm
Church Hall – 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110
2023 Welcome Mass & Reception For New School Families
Event Date: Saturday, June 10, 4:30-6:00pm
Church & Hall – 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110
A New Week – June 4, 2023
Liturgical Etiquette
Pray For Expectant Mothers
Respect Life Committee In the month of May, the Respect Life Group collected names at the Marian Altar for expectant…
2023 Ministry Schedule – June 10-11
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Summer Ministry Article – June 4, 2023
Youth Ministry Reflection – by Emma Grace Johnson
2023 School Board Election Results
Congratulations to our newly elected School Board Members! Each will serve a three-year term. Thank you to the terrific slate…
Parish Calendar Updates
Deadline Next Monday – June 12 It’s time to lay out the calendar for the remainder of 2023 and the…
Wear Orange Weekend
This weekend is Wear Orange Weekend. The SMOS Gun Sense: For the Common Good team invites you to wear your orange…
Kickball Game – Summer Socials
Be sure to sign-up for the Kickball Game with Ms. Gwen as part of Summer Socials at SMOS!
All Things New – Formal Announcement For St. Margaret of Scotland
Attached is the All Things New Letter to the Faithful for St. Margaret of Scotland from Archbishop Rozanski which was announced on May 27, 2023.
Six-Parish Collaborative Launches With SMOS Parishioner At The Helm
CONGRATULATIONS to parishioner Kevin Kuehl who has been hired as Coordinator of the Immigrant & Refugee Ministry (IRM), a six-parish collaborative of which St. Margaret of Scotland is a member.
2023 Ministry Schedule – June 3-4
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It’s Summer at St. Margaret’s! What Does that Mean?
School is letting out, everyone is talking about travel plans, and spring is maturing into summer. We all know what that looks like in a school setting, but what does that look like at our parish? What programs will continue over the summer, and what will take a break?
Preparing For The All Things New Announcement
After nearly two years of gathering data and feedback, Archbishop Rozanski will announce his decision regarding All Things New on Saturday, May 27, the day before Pentecost.
We Are Hiring!
Great Teachers Needed!! St. Margaret of Scotland currently has a good number of open positions available for teachers in Preschool,…
2023 Ministry Schedule – May 27-28
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Parish & School Picnic 2023
Event Date: Friday, May 26, 5:00-9:00pm
Tower Grove Park Sons of Rest Pavilion – 3619 Southeast Dr., Saint Louis, MO 63110
Summer Socials At SMOS
Join SMOS Coordinator of Religious Education, Gwen Cataldo, and her Summer Social Team for activities and religious formation fun for your children – June-August 2023.
2023 Ministry Schedule – May 20-21
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2023 Ministry Schedule – May 13-14
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Update On All Things New
Here’s the latest update on All Things New from Fr. Chris Martin, Vicar for Strategic Planning for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Gun Violence Call To Action
Event Date: Thursday, May 11, 7:00-8:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church – 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110
2023 YA Summer Kick-Off & Trivia Night
Event Date: Saturday, May 6, 7:00-9:00pm
Aquinas Institute, 23 S. Spring Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
SVdP Shampoo Drive
Your St. Vincent de Paul Society is asking for help in supplying shampoo for our neighbors in need from 5/7-5/21.
2023 SMOS Fall Sports Registration
Registration for CYC Volleyball (3rd-8th), CYC Soccer (2nd-8th) and Judge Dowd Soccer (PK-1st) is now open through June 1st.
Mourning & Remembering Lives Lost
Here’s the latest update on All Things New from Fr. Chris Martin, Vicar for Strategic Planning for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
2023 Ministry Schedule – May 6-7
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Welcome Neighbor STL Syrian Supper Club
Event Date: Friday, May 12, 6:00-8:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall – 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110
Novena Day Nine: We Are The Spirit Of St. Margaret
Join us to pray Day Nine of our 2023 Novena – “We Are The Spirit Of St. Margaret”.
Novena Day Eight: We Are Called And Gifted
Join us to pray Day Eight of our 2023 Novena – “We Are Called And Gifted”.
Novena Day Seven: We Are Catholic
Join us to pray Day Seven of our 2023 Novena – “We Are Catholic”.
2023 Ministry Schedule – April 29-30
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Novena Day Six: We Are Servants
Join us to pray Day Six of our 2023 Novena – “We Are Servants”.
Novena Day Five: We Are Learners
Join us to pray Day Five of our 2023 Novena – “We Are Learners”.
Novena Day Four: We Are Just
Join us to pray Day Four of our 2023 Novena – “We Are Just”.
Novena Day Three: We Are Vibrant
Join us to pray Day Three of our 2023 Novena – “We Are Vibrant”.
Novena Day Two: We Are Diverse
Join us to pray Day Two of our 2023 Novena – “We Are Diverse”.
Novena Day One: We Are Community
Join us to pray Day One of our 2023 Novena – “We Are Community”.
Novena Introduction & Background
Join us April 17-26, 2023, as we pray this Community Novena for Catholic Education – seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we prepare for a transition in our School leadership.
2023 Ministry Schedule – April 22-23
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2023 Ministry Schedule – April 15-16
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2nd Annual Earth Day Pilgrimage
Celebrate Earth Day with your SMOS Parishioners by taking an alternative to your car to get to Mass on April…
Annie Jr.
Event Date: Friday, April 14 – Sunday, April 16
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall – 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110
DragonFest
Event Date: Thursday, May 11, 7:00-8:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church – 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110
2023 Ministry Schedule – April 8-9
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Lent 2023 – Week V
We continue with our prayer, fasting, and giving for the Season of Lent. Here are the activities planned for this…
2023 Ministry Schedule – April 1-2
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Good Friday Prayer Vigil – Led by LJM Gun Sense: For the Common Good
The SMOS Gun Sense: For the Common Good task force invites you to a Good Friday Prayer Vigil: Mourning and Remembering Lives Lost.
2023 Holy Week Announcements
The SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK – which begins after Palm Sunday, April 2 – 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.
Lent 2023 – Week IV
We continue with our prayer, fasting, and giving for the Season of Lent. Here are the activities planned for this…
2023 Ministry Schedule – March 25-26
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Stations of the Cross – Led by LJM Gun Sense: For the Common Good
Please join us in the chapel for a Stations of the Cross hosted by our Gun Sense: For the Common Good team.
Lent 2023 – Week III
We continue with our prayer, fasting, and giving for the Season of Lent. Here are the activities planned for this…
2023 Ministry Schedule – March 18-19
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Youth Ministry Lenten Dinner
Event Date: Friday, March 24 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall – 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110
Grinnell Singers Concert
Event Date: Sunday, March 19 @ 7:00 pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church – 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110
School Board Nominations
Call for Nominees to Run for School Board! It’s time to nominate three candidates for the School Board to replace…
Lenten Compline
Event Date: Sunday, March 26 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church – 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110
SMOS Day of Service
Event Date: Saturday, April 22 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School – 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110
St. Margaret of Scotland Church – 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110
Protecting God’s Children Workshop
Event Date: Saturday, March 25@ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall – 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110
SMOS Parish Penance Service
Event Date: Tuesday, March 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church – 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110
Lent 2023 – Week II
We continue with our prayer, fasting, and giving for the Season of Lent. Here are the activities planned for this…
2023 Ministry Schedule – March 11-12
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SMOS Racism Reflection IX
The following concludes our series of reflections on our Parish Statement on Racism.
Fish Fry 2023
Event Date: Friday, March 31 @ 5:00–8:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School – 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, MO, 63110
Lent 2023 – Week I
We continue with our prayer, fasting, and giving for the Season of Lent. Here are the activities planned for this…
SMOS Racism Reflection VIII
Michael Miller is a parishioner at St. Margaret of Scotland, resident of Shaw neighborhood, and a mission leader for SSM Health.
2023 Ministry Schedule – March 4-5
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Lent 2023 Begins
With Ash Wednesday comes the official beginning of the Season of Lent. Lent is a time for prayer, fasting, and…
SMOS Racism Reflection VII
Peter Hesed is the Director of Music Emeritus for St. Margaret of Scotland.
2023 Ministry Schedule – February 25-26
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Lent 2023 Announcements
ASH WEDNESDAY Wednesday, February 22, is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the penitential season of Lent. Masses will be celebrated,…
Unclouding Our Past
Event Date: Sunday, March 12 @ 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall – 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, MO, 63110
Boy Scout Troop 110 Electronics Recycling Event
Event Date: Saturday, March 4, 9:00am – 12:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School Parking Lot – 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110
Scouts’ Breakfast For Dinner
Event Date: Friday, March 3 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Church Hall – St. Margaret of Scotland, 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, MO, 63110
SMOS Racism Reflection VI
Dr. Kelly L. Schmidt co-chairs St. Margaret of Scotland’s Racial Equity Committee and is a historian of slavery and the Catholic Church.
All Things New – Second Draft Models Released
From the very beginning of All Things New we have been asking the question “Which communities does it make most…
SMOS Racism Reflection V
Julie Hesed is the chair of the SMOS Living Justice Ministry and is the former principal of St. Margaret of Scotland School.
SMOS Pen Pal Program
Please help us connect St. Margaret Parishioners with students from the School. Sign-up today at bit.ly/smospenpals2023!
SMOS Racism Reflection IV
Winnie Sullivan co-chairs the Antiracism Team and serves on the Pastoral Council at St. Francis Xavier (College) Church.
2023 SMOS Golf Registration
Registration for SMOS CYC Golf is Now Open. Registration is open to 2nd-8th graders. The golf season for 2nd-4th grades…
SMOS Racism Reflection III
Kevin Kuehl is a member of the Racial Equity Team of Living Justice Ministries. He teaches theology at Cor Jesu Academy.
2023 SMOS Track Registration
REGISTRATION FOR SMOS CYC TRACK IS NOW CLOSED. REGISTRATION REACHED ITS LIMIT OF THE FIRST 95 KIDS, SO IT IS…
All Things New Parent-Teacher Survey Results
As part of All Things New, the Archdiocese of St. Louis is examining our parishes, schools, ministries and agencies, evaluating…
Light In The Darkness
Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/1XPPhphBF Join our Director of Music and Liturgy Orin Johnson and friends Shannon Cerneka and Kate Basi for…
SMOS Racism Reflection II
Gerry Rauch is a member of the Racial Equity Team of Living Justice Ministries. She and her husband Kloud have been parishioners for 38 years.
SMOS Racism Reflection I
Mike Holdinghaus is a parishioner and former Chair of the SMOS Living Justice Ministries.
2023 SMOS Baseball/Softball Registration
Registration for Start Baseball Right (Boys & Girls) for grades Pre-K, K & 1st and Baseball and Softball for grades 2nd – 8th is now open through January 8th.
DragonFest – Save The Date
2023 SMOS Auction Dear Friends, The St. Margaret of Scotland Auction is happening in 2023! Join SMOS families and supporters…
Preserving Our Future Appreciation
As the Parish wraps up its most recent major capital campaign, Preserving Our Future, please see this letter of thanks…
Soup Supper
Save The Date! To thank you for your support throughout the year as well as your more than generous support…
Christmas Outreach 2022
The SMOS St. Vincent de Paul Society has kicked off its annual giving season going on now through the end…
Advent Compline
December 18th7:30pmSt. Margaret of Scotland Church Please join us for 30 minutes of seasonal instrumental music followed by sung night…
A Charlie Brown Christmas Musical 2022
St. Margaret of Scotland presents…A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS MUSICALin the Church Hall Parish Children present this fun holiday musical for…
Advent By Candlelight
Join SMOS Women In Prayer & Sodality Enjoy an evening of prayer, food, and reflection with your Parish sisters. Register…
St. Margaret of Scotland Launches Gun Violence Prevention Initiative
The Living Justice Ministry at St. Margaret of Scotland has assembled a Parish task force to address the epidemic of…
All Things New Parish Listening Session Materials and Online Survey Available
Thank you to everyone who attended our two All Things New Parish Listening Sessions at the beginning of November 2022. …
#iGiveCatholic – Giving Campaign To Celebrate #GivingTuesday
The #iGiveCatholic Giving Day campaign will take place on Tuesday, November 29 from 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM. This is…
Feast On Flad 2022
FEAST ON FLAD Saturday, November 12th 4:30pm Mass Dinner & Festivities to Follow Church Hall & Outside Purchase Tickets…
November Is Black Catholic History Month
Did you know that November is Black Catholic History Month. Black history matters in the Church because it shows us…
Additional School Survey
On Monday, October 17, the The Archdiocese of St. Louis released new information regarding Catholic education – including additional resources…
2022 Stewardship Report
The Parish Call To Be A Good Steward The weekend of September 24 & 25 is Stewardship Weekend and…
Parish Listening Sessions
All Things New – Parish Listening Sessions Monday, November 7th – 6-8pm Wednesday, November 9th – 6-8pm Church Hall …
September 2022 Update
Thanks to all of you who have participated in the ALL THINGS NEW surveys and provided data and feedback over…
August 2022 Update
Due to changing demographics, a more secularized society, and fewer future priests, the Archdiocese of St. Louis has launched ALL…