immigration

When was the last time you jumped for joy or were so excited that your heart smiled?   Look at Mary…

Indigenous Mexican Saint Juan Diego with roses & the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on his tilma (cloak). On…

Reflection on The Holy Family, by Lucas Southerton What immediately strikes me about this image is the radiant joy of…

As we enter the Advent-Christmas season, SMOS Immigration contemplates this much-loved story, filled with journeys and arrivals, and unlikely folk….

Hosted by the Immigrant & Refugee Ministry Thank you so much for your participation in and support of an astoundingly…

To honor the rich contributions of migrants to our Church, St. Pius V Parish community invites you to join the celebration of the annual Migration Mass at 10:00 am on Sunday, October 27.

Event Date: Friday, November 8, 2024, 6:00-8:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall – 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110

The Immigrant & Refugee Ministry (IRM), a collaborative work of St. Margaret of Scotland parish and 5 others, invites you to their Intercultural Community Night on Tuesday, May 21, 6:00-8:00pm.

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.

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.

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.

Event Date: Saturday, January 13 at 6:00pm
Church Hall

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.

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.

To honor the rich contributions of migrants to our Church, St. Pius V Parish community invites you to join the celebration of the annual Migration Mass at 10:00 am on Sunday, October 1.

National Migration Week is September 18-24, culminating in World Day of Migrants and Refugees next Sunday. This year’s theme is “Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay.”

The Immigrant & Refugee Ministry is a relational, welcoming ministry that strives to uphold the God-given worth and dignity of each person. IRM is a collaborative ministry of St. Anthony of Padua, St. Cronan, St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Pius V, St. Vincent de Paul, and St. Stephen Protomartyr.

World Refugee Day is Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Immigrant or Migrant; Refugee or Asylum Seeker? Immigrant: leaves their homeland with…

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.