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Annual Charlie Brown Christmas Musical 2024

Event Dates: Friday, December 13 at 7:00pm; Saturday, December 14 at 7:00pm; Sunday, December 15 at 2:00pm.

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2024 Ministry Schedule – December 7-8

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2024 LJM Immigration Team Advent Reflection – Week 1

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

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A New Week – December 1, 2024

Out and about, it is already Christmastime, but in Church, we are beginning the season of Advent, a time of…

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School News – December 1, 2024

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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Bulletin Article – December 1, 2024

“Celebrate the Advent Season” by Gwen Heithaus, Coordinator of Religious Education

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Pray With Hallow This Advent For $1

Advent is just around the corner. Join others in prayer every day this Advent season reflecting on and encountering God’s…

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Our Lady’s Inn 2024 Baby Bottle Fundraiser Results

Sponsored by the Respect Life Committee Thank you St. Margaret of Scotland for all of your support! Together, we raised $3037 for…

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SMOS #iGiveCatholic 2024 – In Celebration Of GivingTuesday

Event Date: #GivingTuesday, Tuesday, December 3
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2024 Ministry Schedule – November 30-December 1

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A New Week – November 24, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving! I wish you all a wonderful day and a wonderful dinner with your family and friends! I hope…

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School News – November 24, 2024

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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Bulletin Article – November 24, 2024

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion According to the Bible by Corey Shorter, CIDE

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Christmas Outreach 2024

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.

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SMOS Turkey Bowl 2024

Event Date: Thursday, November 28, 10:30am
Tower Grove Park Soccer Field

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4th & 5th Grade Advent Concert 2024

Event Date: Thursday, December 5, 6:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

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St. Margaret of Scotland School Pledges To Be SMART

On Thursday night, October 24, 2024, St. Margaret of Scotland School presented a 60-minute discussion co-sponsored by the SMOS PTA and Gun Sense: For the Common Good, hosted as part of the SMOS Gun Sense team’s four-part series called “From Outrage To Action”. For Part IV, St. Margaret of Scotland joined with Be SMART For Kids and Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital to present a conversation on Kids, Guns, & Safety.

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Advent Compline 2024

Event Date: Sunday, December 8, 7:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110

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Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Party 2024

Event Date: Monday, December 9, 6:00pm
The Home of Prudence Kramer, 3847 Flora Pl., Saint Louis, MO 63110

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A New Week – November 17, 2024

The holidays will soon be upon us! Thanksgiving is next week, and two weeks from now is the start of…

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Bulletin Article – November 17, 2024

Celebrating Our Patroness – Growing In Faith with Ruth Pera, Faith Formation Coordinator

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School News – November 17, 2024

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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2024 Ministry Schedule – November 23-24

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Honor Choir Concert 2024

Five of our students performed a fantastic concert on Saturday, November 9th as part of the Metro 8 All-District Honor…

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I&D Family Game Night

Event Date: Friday, November 15, 2024, 5:00-7:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School

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Advent Music & Storytelling with Kathleen Basi

Event Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024, 2:00-3:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

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#iGiveCatholic 2024 Is Coming!

SAVE THE DATE St. Margaret of Scotland will be participating in #iGiveCatholic on GivingTuesday, December 3rd.  During this 24-hour crowdfunding, philanthropic…

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Advent By Candlelight 2024

Event Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024, 6:00-8:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall

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Bulletin Article – November 10, 2024

You Who Do Through – A Spiritual Reflection by Orin Johnson, Director of Music & Liturgy

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A New Week – November 10, 2024

This Thursday evening, our St. Margaret of Scotland Music Ministry will be honored with the Great Preacher Award, given by…

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School News – November 10, 2024

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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2024 Ministry Schedule – November 16-17

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Dine Out 2024: Well Met Café

Event Date: Wednesday, November 13, 7:00am-7:00pm
Well Met Café

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The Saint Margaret Holiday Market 2024

Event Date: Friday, November 22, 2024, 6:00-9:00pm
School Gym

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Migration Mass 2024 Gratitude

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

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Bulletin Article – November 3, 2024

What Are You Doing To Raise Up Saints In Our Parish?
by Gwen Heithaus, Coordinator of Religious Education

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A New Week – November 3, 2024

A (True) Tale of Two Parishioners: Recently, I received a voicemail from a parishioner (I suppose) who asked if we…

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2024 Ministry Schedule – November 9-10

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From Outrage To Action: Kids, Guns, & Safety

Event Date: Thursday, November 21, 7:00-8:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School – 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, 63110

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Feast On Flad 2024

Event Date: Saturday, November 16, 4:30pm
Church & Courtyard

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2024 Ministry Schedule – November 2-3

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School News – October 27, 2024

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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Bulletin Article – October 27, 2024

Giving Thanks For All Things by Corey Shorter, Coordinator of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity

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A New Week – October 27, 2024

This week, our students at St. Margaret of Scotland School have a short week, as it’s the end of the…

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SMOS Prayer Vigil Honors 2nd Anniversary of School Shooting

St. Margaret of Scotland hosted a prayer vigil, organized by its Gun Sense team, to commemorate the 2-year anniversary of the CVPA/CSMB school shooting.

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During November 2024

We remember all our beloved dead, especially our family members and friends, our parishioners, and especially those who have died…

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Amendment 3 Presentation

Event Date: Wednesday, November 13, 8:15am
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

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SMOS Veterans Mass 2024

Event Date: Wednesday, November 13, 8:15am
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

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Facilities Manager

St. Margaret of Scotland Parish in St. Louis is seeking a full-time Facilities Manager.

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Prayer For Peace & Unity

Event Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024, 7:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

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Sign-Up For St. John’s Peace Meal – October 2024

Please consider lending a hand at the next St. John’s Peace Meal on Saturday, October 26th (sign-up below). Spots are still available for the 3:45-5:45pm shift.  It’s a great way to support those in need, especially during these hot summer months.  This volunteer opportunity is open to all parishioners – young and old – so don’t hesitate to join!

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2024 Ministry Schedule – October 26-27

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School News – October 20, 2024

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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Bulletin Article – October 20, 2024

Growing In Faith by Ruth Pera, Faith Formation Coordinator

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A New Week – October 20, 2024

October is Respect Life Month; it is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For a few years, I served on the…

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Migration Mass 2024

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.

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CVPA/CSMB Shooting Anniversary Prayer Vigil 2024

Event Date: Thursday, October 24, 7:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

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2024 Feast Day 5K

Event Date: Saturday, November 16, 9:00am
Sons of Rest Pavilion, Tower Grove Park

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Save The Date – The St. Margaret Market 2024

Mark your calendars – for the St. Margaret Market 2024! This annual holiday market benefits the SMOS School Library.

Registration for vendors has begun and tickets will be available soon. If you’re interested in a booth, please contact the SMOS PTA at pta@stmargaretstl.org.

More details to come about this event SOON!

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School Improvement Team Visit

As Mr. Holley has been mentioning, we are in the second year of our strategic planning process for the school….

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Listening Circles Workshop 2024

Event Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024, 3:30-5:00pm
TBA

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World Mission Sunday 2024

World Mission Sunday, to be honored on the third weekend of October, encourages donations to support global church missions. These missions include faith propagation, education, medical assistance, and care for orphans and the elderly. Contributions assist over 1,100 mission dioceses globally.

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Bulletin Article – October 13, 2024

A Spiritual Reflection – by Orin Johnson, Director of Music & Liturgy

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2024 Ministry Schedule – October 19-20

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School News – October 13, 2024

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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A New Week – October 13, 2024

St. Margaret of Scotland Parish was founded 125 years ago; the first Mass for the new parish was celebrated on…

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Welcome Neighbor STL International Dinner 2024

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

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Annual Scouts Wreath Sale 2024

Support the SMOS Boy Scouts’ annual fundraiser with your purchase of fresh live Christmas wreaths and greenery.  Varieties include fabric bow, natural pine cones, golden ornaments, and decorative red berries.  

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Special Collection For Victims Of Hurricane Helene

Archbishop Rozanski has asked all the parishes of the Archdiocese to take a special collection for the Hurricane Helene relief…

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SMOS Baby Bottle Fundraiser 2024

Please join our parish in raising money for Our Lady’s Inn, a maternity home for pregnant women and their children who are facing a crisis and have no place to stay. Bottles will be passed out the weekend of Oct. 12-13 at all Masses. Please take yours home, fill it with coins, dollars, or checks and return it the weekend of Oct 19-20. You can also donate online.

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Auditions For Parish Holiday Musical 2024

Event Dates: Auditions – Saturday, October 19, 1:00pm; Callbacks – Sunday, October 20, 1:00pm
Church Hall

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Thanksgiving Food Collection 2024

The SMOS St. Vincent DePaul Society is organizing a food collection for Thanksgiving 2024 to assist local impoverished individuals. They are collecting 400 cans of yams for the Isaiah 58 food pantry before 11/11.

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2024 SMOS Walk-A-Thon

Event Date: Saturday, October 19, 8:00am-1:00pm
Old Playground Pavilion – Tower Grove Park

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Middle School Choir & Violin Fall Concert 2024

Event Date: Tuesday, October 15, 6:30pm
Church Hall

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School News – October 6, 2024

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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Bulletin Article – October 6, 2024

From the Coordinator of Religious Education – by Gwen Heithaus, Coordinator of Religious Education

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2024 Ministry Schedule – October 12-13

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A New Week – October 6, 2024

In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and this first Sunday of October is designated…

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SMOS @ Shaw Art Fair 2024

Check out the artwork some of our students produced to be shown at the Shaw Art Fair this year.
Congratulations!!

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SMOS Church Art & Architecture Tour 2024

Event Date: Sunday, October 20, 12:00pm, Church

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Scouts Popcorn Sale 2024

Troop 110 will be selling popcorn as part of their annual fundraiser after all Masses on Saturday and Sunday, October 5 & 6.

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Respect Life Month 2024

Sunday, October 6, 2024 is Respect Life Sunday! This is the beginning of Respect Life month in which we celebrate…

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Amendment 3 Information

What is Amendment 3? When Roe v. Wade was overturned in June of 2022, the legality of abortion was returned…

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October 2024

The SMOS Gun Sense: For the Common Good team is honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity to remember victims and survivors, raise awareness of what domestic violence is, how to recognize it, and what can be done to prevent it.

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School News – September 29, 2024

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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Bulletin Article – September 29, 2024

Giving It All To God – by Corey Shorter, Coordinator of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity

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2024 Ministry Schedule – October 5-6

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A New Week – September 29, 2024

Stewardship season continues at St. Margaret of Scotland this weekend as we hear the parish financial report from members of…

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Blessing of the Pets 2024

Event Date: Friday, October 4, 5:00pm
Church Courtyard

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Dragon’s Blend Coffee Back In Stock!

Just in time for Fall – over very own SMOS Dragon’s Blend Coffee is back in stock!  Get your supply…

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World Migrant & Refugee Day – Sunday, September 29, 2024

Join SMOS @ Migrant & Refugee Solidarity Walk & Mass The SMOS Living Justice Ministries will be meeting to join…

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Welcome New Members of Parish Family – September 2024

Please welcome the following families who have officially registered in St. Margaret of Scotland parish in the past several months.

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Dine Out 2024: Farmtruk Food Truck

Event Date: Wednesday, October 9, 5:00-7:00pm
SMOS School Parking Lot

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Youth Ministry Fall Trip 2024

The SMOS Youth Ministry fall trip is quickly approaching, and sign ups are open! If you’d like to attend, click…

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New Men’s Fellowship Group Launching

Men’s Fellowship Kick-Off Event
Event Date: Saturday, September 28th, 7:00-9:00 PM
Urban Chestnut Brewery (4465 Manchester Ave.)

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2024 Ministry Schedule – September 28-29

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A New Week – September 22, 2024

On Stewardship Awareness Sunday, we reflect on our call to be more grateful and generous. We are grateful for all…

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School News – September 22, 2024

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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Bulletin Article – September 22, 2024

Growing In Faith by Ruth Pera, Faith Formation Coordinator

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Save The Date – Feast Day 5K 2024

Mark your calendars – for the Feast Day 5K! Registration will open up soon. Saturday, November 16, 2024Tower Grove Park…

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Stewardship Sunday 2024

Sunday, September 22, 2024, is Stewardship Awareness Sunday at St. Margaret of Scotland and across the Archdiocese of St. Louis….

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Upcoming Events For SMOS Quasquicentennial

This year (July 2024-June 2025), our Parish will celebrate it’s 125th Anniversary with a lot of revelry! In the coming…

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2024 Ministry Schedule – September 21-22

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A New Week – September 15, 2024

Everyone who attended Mass in the Grass and the Parish & School Picnic last Sunday agreed that it was a…

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School News – September 15, 2024

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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Bulletin Article – September 15, 2024

A Spiritual Reflection – by Orin Johnson, Director of Music & Liturgy

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IRM Intercultural Community Night @ SMOS – September 2024

Intercultural Community Night
Event Date: Thursday September 19, 6:00-8:00 PM
St. Margaret of Scotland School Parking Lot, 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110

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SMOS Moms & Dads – Upcoming Meetups

Attention SMOS Moms and Dads!(especially Moms and Dads new to SMOS this year) Did you know that once a month…

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St. Margaret of Scotland Cookbook – 125th Anniversary Edition

The SMOS Ladies Auxiliary is excited to announce that we are putting together the 125th Anniversary Edition of the St. Margaret of Scotland Cookbook, and we need your help to make it truly special!  We’re looking for your favorite recipes, family stories, and photos to fill its pages with everything from cocktails to casseroles.

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SMOS Parish Children’s Choir 2024-2025

Register now to join the Children’s Choir – open to grades 3-8.

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National Suicide Prevention Month 2024

The SMOS Gun Sense: For the Common Good team is honoring World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) and highlighting National Suicide Prevention Month at all the Masses the second weekend in September.

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2024 Ministry Schedule – September 14-15

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A New Week – September 8, 2024

This weekend’s Mass in the Grass & Parish and School Picnic is our unofficial kickoff to our Parish’s 125th Anniversary…

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School News – September 8, 2024

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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Bulletin Article – September 8, 2024

Growing In Faith by Ruth Pera, Faith Formation Coordinator

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SVdP Soup Supper 2024

Event Date: Sunday, September 29, 5:00-7:00pm, Church Hall

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2024 SMOS Basketball Registration

Basketball registration for 1st-8th grades has started and runs through the month of September.

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Going Paperless With Online Giving

A reminder about the new policy being adopted by the Parish Office in regards to giving envelopes: If you opt…

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Protecting God’s Children – September Workshop 2024

Event Date: Tuesday, September 17 @ 7:00pm
School Cafeteria

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A New Week – September 1, 2024

For many folks, Labor Day means two things: a day off work and the end of summer! But we cannot…

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Bulletin Article – September 1, 2024

Who MATTERs? – by Corey Shorter, Coordinator of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity

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School News – September 1, 2024

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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2024 Ministry Schedule – September 7-8

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Photos Wanted!

If you take photos at any SMOS events during the year, we would love copies of any pics that are…

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Becoming Catholic Meet & Greet 2024

Event Dates: Sunday, September 1, 11:00am-12:00pm, Church Hall
Sunday September 8, 11:00am-12:00pm, Tower Grove Park – Stone Shelter

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SVdP Volunteer Opportunity – Help Sort School Supplies

Looking for a quick and easy volunteer opportunity for you and your family?  The SMOS St. Vincent de Paul Society…

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A New Week – August 25, 2024

This Sunday, August 25, we in the Archdiocese of St. Louis take a break from the Sundays of Ordinary Time…

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Bulletin Article – August 25, 2024

Growing In Faith by Ruth Pera, Faith Formation Coordinator

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School News – August 25, 2024

SMOS School News – by Mary Grace Villmer, Assistant Principal

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2024 Ministry Schedule – August 31-September 1

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Informed, Engaged, & Committed: NETWORK’s 2024 Election Year Training

CANCELLED – Event Date: Thursday, September 12, 7:00-8:15pm
Livestream (Virtual)

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Dine Out 2024: Wild Olive Provisions

Event Date: Friday, September 6, 11:00am-8:00pm
Wild Olive Provisions

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BSA Back To School 2024

Event Date: Thursday, August 29, 6:00-8:00pm
SMOS School Parking Lot

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A New Week – August 18, 2024

We had a great Back to School Sunday, Blessing of the Backpacks, School Open House, and Ice Cream Social last…

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Bulletin Article – August 18, 2024

Spiritual Reflection by Orin Johnson, Director of Music & Liturgy

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2024 Ministry Schedule – August 24-25

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School News – August 18, 2024

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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Welcome Letter From Fr. John To School Families 2024

Dear School Families: Welcome to the 2024-25 School Year! I hope that all of you had a great summer! Welcome…

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2024 Parish Directory – 125th Anniversary Edition

Smile! It’s been five years since SMOS put together a parish photo directory, and it’s time to pose for a…

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Mass In The Grass + Parish & School Picnic 2024

Event Date: Sunday, September 8, 10:00am – Mass In The Grass, 11:00am – Parish & School Picnic
Tower Grove Park – Stone Shelter
4490 Northwest Dr., Saint Louis, MO 63110

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St. Phoebe Day Celebration 2024

Event Date: Tuesday, September 3, 7:00-8:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

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Wednesday Mass Crossing Guards 2024-2025

Parent & Parishioner volunteers are needed for the 2024-2025 school year to act as crossing guards at all of the…

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2024 Ministry Schedule – August 17-18

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School News – August 11, 2024

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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A New Week – August 11, 2024

Happy Back to School Sunday and Back to School Week! This weekend, we are happy to welcome our school children…

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From Outrage To Action: Catholic Conference

Event Date: Thursday, August 29, 7:00-8:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall – 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110

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Save The Date – Mass In The Grass + Parish & School Picnic 2024

Mark your calendars – we will be holding the first annual (??) Mass In The Grass, a chance to celebrate…

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Catholic High School Fairs & Presentation Nights 2024

Please see the flyers and info below for the Catholic High School Fairs, Presentation Nights, Open Houses, and Shadow Visits…

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2024 Ministry Schedule – August 10-11

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Bulletin Article – August 4, 2024

Reflection From The Immigrant and Refugee Ministry – by Kevin Kuehl, Immigrant & Refugee Ministry Coordinator

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A New Week – August 4, 2024

This weekend, I am attending the Outreach Conference in Washington, DC and on Monday, I will begin my annual retreat…

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Back To School Sunday 2024

Event Date: Sunday, August 11
Mass & Backpack Blessing, 10:00am, St. Margaret of Scotland Church
Open House/Packet Day, 11:00am-1:00pm, St. Margaret of Scotland School

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Back To School (Ice Cream) Social 2024

Event Date: Sunday, August 11, 12:00-2:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School Parking Lot

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Reminder: Jubilee Pilgrimage To Italy

There’s still time and there’s still room to join Fr. John and parishioners and friends during the Jubilee Year 2025…

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Welcome New Members of Parish Family – July 2024

Please welcome the following families who have officially registered in St. Margaret of Scotland parish in the past several months.

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Save The Date – Parish Directory

Mark your calendars – photography sessions for the new Church Photo Directory will be held from: September 10-12, 2024September 18-19,…

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Be Aware! E-mail Spam On The Rise

BE AWARE!  In this last week or so, parishioners have received requests by email and text messages supposedly from me,…

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SVdP Fall Notebook Drive – Isaiah 58 Ministries

St. Vincent De Paul Society Needs Your Help! Isaiah 58 will need help restocking their back-to-school items this Fall.  To…

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Summer Ministry Article – July 28, 2024

Youth Ministry Reflection by Emma Grace Johnson

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2024 Ministry Schedule – August 3-4

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A New Week – July 28, 2024

Were this not a Sunday, July 28 would be the feast of Blessed Stanley Rother, priest and martyr. Over these…

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Ladies Auxiliary Raffle Winners – July 2024

The Ladies Auxiliary is pleased to announce the July 2024 winners for the raffle:  Thank you for supporting our 2024…

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SMOS Honor Choir 2024

Twelve SMOS students who completed 4th, 5th, or 6th grade represented school at the MCDA 4-5-6 Honor Choir in Springfield,…

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South City PSR Registration 2024-2025

Registration for 2024-2025 South City Deanery PSR program will be held on both 8/11 and 8/19 at St. John the Baptist.

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Summer Ministry Article – July 21, 2024

Boy Scouts Reflection – by Matty Kleinberg

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2024 Ministry Schedule – July 27-28

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A New Week – July 21, 2024

This week, July 22 is the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, called the “Apostle to the Apostles”. The word “Apostle”…

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IRM Intercultural Community Day – July 2024

The 6-parish Immigrant & Refugee Ministry (IRM) is hosting a summer fun day in the park in July. Sunday, July…

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Parish Directory Committee

You know what else is awkward? SMOS hasn’t had a parish photo directory published since 2019!   If you would…

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Welcome Mass For New School Families 2024

Join us as we invite our new school families to welcome them to the SMOS community at this special Mass. Reception to follow in the Church Hall.

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Church Hall Flood – All Basement Activities Cancelled

The torrential rains this week unfortunately caused a major flood in the Church Hall – which is requiring a massive…

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Summer Ministry Article – July 14, 2024

Music Ministry Reflection – by Tom Wethington

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2024 Ministry Schedule – July 20-21

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A New Week – July 14, 2024

If today, July 14, were not a Sunday, it would be the feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, who is notable…

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Sign-Up For St. John’s Peace Meal This Weekend

Please consider lending a hand at the next St. John’s Peace Meal on Saturday, July 13th (sign-up below). Spots are…

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Gun Sense – In The News

You might have caught SMOS Gun Sense: For the Common Good highlighted in a recent set of stories on KSDK…

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In Memoriam: George Mills

Dear St. Margaret of Scotland Parishioners: We mourn the death of longtime parishioner George Mills, who died on Friday, July…

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Summer Ministry Article – July 7, 2024

Coffee & Donut Fellowship Reflection – by Ryan Kennedy

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2024 Ministry Schedule – July 13-14

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A New Week – July 7, 2024

May all of us emerge from this season more rested to do God’s work, more committed to serve God’s people, and more in love with our God who created and loves us! Blessings on your summertime!

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Congratulations, Gwen Heithaus!

Blessings and congratulations to the Heithaus family who share this joyful announcement.  Gwen Heithaus, the Coordinator of Religious Education at…

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2024 Ministry Schedule – July 6-7

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A New Week – June 30, 2024

Mass this Independence Day, Thursday, July 4, will be at 8:00am. There will be no Eucharistic Adoration on Independence Day. There will be no Mass at St. Margaret on Friday, July 5. The parish office will be closed for the latter half of this week. Enjoy the summer holiday and pray for our nation!

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The Intersection of Domestic and Gun Violence

JUNE IS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. Every day, more than 300 people are directly impacted by gun violence in the United States. Gun Violence Awareness Month was created to draw attention to this tragic reality and demand life-saving change. The St. Louis Archdiocese honors this month with a weekly series of bulletin articles.

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Summer Ministry Article – June 30, 2024

Young Adults & Professionals Reflection – by Amanda Ruszkowski

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A New Week – June 23, 2024

I am out of town this weekend, so just a short hello from the Pastor! Welcome to Fr. Patrick Baikauskas, OP who is presiding and preaching at the Masses this weekend. This week, I am in Guatemala with a group of friends.

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The Lesser Known Side of Gun Violence

JUNE IS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. Every day, more than 300 people are directly impacted by gun violence in the United States. Gun Violence Awareness Month was created to draw attention to this tragic reality and demand life-saving change. The St. Louis Archdiocese honors this month with a weekly series of bulletin articles.

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Summer Ministry Article – June 23, 2024

St. Vincent de Paul Reflection – by Celeste Marx

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2024 Ministry Schedule – June 29-30

Click here to find the Liturgical Ministry schedule for the weekend listed above.

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‘Give Us This Day’ Subscription Renewal 2024-25

Discounted subscriptions are available for $38 through July 15, 2024. Subscriptions run from August 2024 through July 2025.

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Eucharistic Pilgrimage Through Shaw

Event Date: Sunday, July 7, 12:00-1:00pm
Tower Grove Ave. at Flora Pl.

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A New Week – June 16, 2024

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers of St. Margaret of Scotland!  Thanks for the love, care, and support you show your families and for the ways that you reflect the love of God the Father for all of us.  May St.  Joseph inspire you to love your families as he loved Mary and Jesus. 

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Gun Violence and Children

JUNE IS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. Every day, more than 300 people are directly impacted by gun violence in the United States. Gun Violence Awareness Month was created to draw attention to this tragic reality and demand life-saving change. The St. Louis Archdiocese honors this month with a weekly series of bulletin articles.

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Summer Ministry Article – June 16, 2024

Respect Life Committee Reflection – by Tim & Alia Keys

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2024 Ministry Schedule – June 22-23

Click here to find the Liturgical Ministry schedule for the weekend listed above.

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SVdP Summer Clothing Request – Isaiah 58 Ministries

St. Vincent De Paul Society Needs Your Help! Our friends at Isaiah 58 Ministries need donations of Summer clothes for their Clothing Room.

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Non-School Families Religious Education Survey 2024

For all SMOS families with children who do not currently attend St. Margaret of Scotland School – Please help us track the religious education of our parish children not enrolled in St. Margaret’s School (including SMOS school families who might have younger children) by completing our annual survey for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.

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St. Margaret of Scotland Welcomes New Part-Time Senior Associate Pastor

We are very pleased to welcome Rev. Patrick Baikauskas, OP, as the new part-time Senior Associate Pastor of St. Margaret of Scotland Parish in St. Louis.  Fr. Patrick will officially start his new duties as of July 1. 

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Annual Mission Appeal 2024

Each year, every parish in the Archdiocese of St. Louis participates in the Missionary Plan of Cooperation, welcoming a Missionary…

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SMOS CGS Creators Needed

Calling all creators and craftspeople! SMOS is opening our own Level I Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium and we…

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