Ministry News

Youth Ministry Reflection by Emma Grace Johnson

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

Boy Scouts Reflection – by Matty Kleinberg

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

Music Ministry Reflection – by Tom Wethington

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

Coffee & Donut Fellowship Reflection – by Ryan Kennedy

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Young Adults & Professionals Reflection – by Amanda Ruszkowski

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St. Vincent de Paul Reflection – by Celeste Marx

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Respect Life Committee Reflection – by Tim & Alia Keys

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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Extraordinary Ministers Of The Eucharist Reflection – by Erin Reid

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Living Justice Ministries Reflection – by Juliann Hesed

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This spring our Respect Life Committee sponsored an essay contest for the 8th grade students at SMOS. Students were prompted…

The SMOS Gun Sense: For the Common Good team invites you to wear your orange shirts to honor survivors and victims of gun violence on Wear Orange Weekend, June 7-9. Get your shirts and details on events here!

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.

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ACA Reflection From The Immigrant and Refugee Ministry by Kevin Kuehl, IRM Coordinator

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

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Sponsored by the Respect Life Committee During the month of May 2024, the Respect Life Committee would like to prayerfully…

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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.

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Congratulations to the SMOS Music Ministry – a 2024 Honoree of the Aquinas Institute of Theology Great Preacher Award!

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.

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Event Date: Sunday, April 14, 4:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

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!

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Event Date: Friday, March 22 from 2:00-3:00pm
Outside of St. Margaret of Scotland Church

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. 

Event Date: Wednesday, March 27, 9:00am-2:00pm
Meet at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church at 6:30am to carpool.

The SMOS Ladies Auxiliary is compiling a cookbook featuring the favorite recipes of the women in the parish, and they need your help.

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Event Date: Friday, March 22 @ 5:30-7:30 pm
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 the first Intercultural Community Night on Tuesday, March 19, 6:30-8:30pm.

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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

Event Date: Friday, March 1, 7:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

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

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St. Margaret’s 2nd grade Brownie Troop 740 will be selling cookies after the 8am and 10am Mass on Sunday, February 18….

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Presented By SMOS Living Justice Ministries – Immigration Team February 8 is the church’s annual day of prayer and awareness against…

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Don’t forget to bring your M&M tubes back to Church with your donations inside!

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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.

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.

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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.

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The role of shepherds is prominently featured in Scriptures, particularly in the story of the birth of Jesus. The shepherds, often considered lowly in the social hierarchy of the time, become witnesses to a divine event, highlighting the nature of God’s love.

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Join the SMOS Inclusion & Diversity Committee on Friday, December 15 at 8AM in the Teacher’s Lounge for the next…

Event Date: Friday, December 22at 5:30pm
Starting from the Ibendahl’s House

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.

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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.

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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.

Event Date: Sunday, December 10, 5:30-7:30pm
Church Hall

This Advent and Christmas season the SMOS Youth Ministry group has decided to sponsor a refugee family in need of…

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Event Date: Monday, December 11, 6:00pm
The Home of Sandy Koesterer, 3133 Hawthorne Blvd., Saint Louis, MO 63104

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.

The holiday season is supposed to be full of joy, happiness, and time with loved ones. But, for many women,…

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Lector Workbooks for 2024 are available in the sacristy for all our lectors at Sunday Mass.  Please take one to…

Thank you St. Margaret of Scotland parish and school for raising $3897 to support mothers and their children at our…

Members of the SMOS Youth Ministry had an amazing time on their trip to El Paso for the Pilgrimage of…

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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.

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.

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. 

Event Date: Sunday, November 12, 5:30-7:30pm
Church Hall

Event Date: Friday, November 17, 6:00-9:00pm
School Gym

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Are you or someone you know hurting from a past abortion? The Abortion Healing Ministry (AHM) of the Archdiocese of St Louis is here to help.

Troop 110 will be selling popcorn as part of their annual fundraiser after all Masses on Saturday and Sunday, October 28 & 29.

Event Date: Thursday, November 2, 6:30pm
Isaiah 58 Ministries

The Gun Sense team is observing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, noting the increased danger in domestic violence situations when a gun is present. They encourage people to reach out to national hotlines for support and to engage with local organizations while advocating for stricter domestic violence-related gun laws in Missouri.

St. Margaret of Scotland hosted a prayer vigil, organized by its Youth Ministry and Gun Sense team, to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the CVPA/Collegiate school shooting.

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Thank you, St. Margaret or Scotland parishioners, for your support of women and children through your generosity to Our Lady’s Inn!

A new documentary, ‘A Place at the Table: African Americans on the Path to Sainthood’, which highlights the extraordinary lives of six Black Catholic individuals, will be screened on November 4 at 5:30PM in the St. Margaret of Scotland parish hall. Pizza, salad, drinks, and post-film conversation will be provided.

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With assisted suicide and euthanasia being legalized in many countries, Pope Francis continues to remind us that care for the dignity of the human person extends to the natural end of a person’s life.

Event Date: Sunday, October 29, 6:00pm
Church Hall

Event Date: Saturday, October 21, 8:00am-1:00pm
Old Playground Pavilion, Tower Grove Park

Event Date: Sunday, October 15, 5:30-7:30pm
Church Hall

October is Respect Life month. Pope Francis has always been a stalwart defender of life and the dignity of every person, from conception to natural death.

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Pope Francis releases Laudate deum (Praise God) yesterday on St. Francis of Assisi’s feast day as a follow-up to Laudato…

The YAP group is debuting a new service opportunity in collaboration with Isaiah 58 ministries.  This is very exciting, and…

All children grades 5-8 are invited to come for Altar Server training on Sunday, October 15 after 10:00am Mass. We will meet in the front of the church. Training should last an hour or less.

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The weekend of Oct. 7/8, grab a baby bottle after Mass. Fill it with change or checks and return it the following weekend. No amount is too large or small! To donate via QR code or at https://ourladysinn.org/donate-now/ put “SMOS” in “Occasion for the Tribute.” Thank you!

Event Date: Sunday, October 8, 5:30-7:30pm
Church Hall

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.

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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.”

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Event Date: Sunday, September 17, 5:30-7:30pm
Church Hall

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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.

Event Date: Saturday, September 15, 9:00am-1:00pm
School Parking Lot

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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Event Date: Sunday, September 10, 5:30-7:30pm
Church Hall

Event Date: Saturday, September 23
Walk – 9:00am
Mass – 4:30pm
Dinner – 5:30-7:00pm

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The Living Justice Ministries – Gun Sense: For the Common Good team is continuing its work, after taking the lead with much of the Archdiocese ‘Addressing Gun Violence’ event last month. You too can lend your voice to this effort.  

The SMOS Youth Ministry two fall trips are quickly approaching, and sign-ups close soon. Registration closes on September 1st!

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

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Event Date: Thursday, August 31, 6:00-8:00pm
SMOS School Parking Lot

Do you love children?  Even other people’s children?  Then have we got the thing for you!

We’re looking for folks to help us with a new SMOS ministry – a Babysitters Club!  We are in need of sitters for the Parishioner Thank You, which is coming up on Sunday, August 27th.

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.

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After the Summer hiatus, the parish Advocacy Table has returned following the 8:00am and 10:00am Masses.  Each week, as parishioners…

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Liturgical Ministry Reflection – by Justin Roth

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SMOS Youth Ministry has two amazing trips planned for this Fall. Both are opportunities to learn more about Catholic Social…

Scouting Reflection – by Cubmaster Matty Kleinberg

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This summit on gun violence prevention will likely sell out this week – so please be sure to get your spot before registration closes! You can just sign up for a half day, if you’re not available for the full session.

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Finance Committee Reflection – by Patty Hendrickson

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Ladies Auxiliary Reflection – by Delaney Clement

Young Adults & Professionals Reflection – by Philip Masini

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Advocacy Table To Return July 30th. This Spring saw the return of our parish’s Advocacy Table following the 8:00am and…

It’s been a year since, after much discernment around the Parish, St. Margaret of Scotland became proud signers of the…

St. Vincent de Paul Society Reflection – by Dave Greiner

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

Respect Life Committee Reflection – by Tim & Alia Keys

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Members of the SMOS Gun Sense: For the Common Good team have been hard at work organizing an event for…

St. Vincent De Paul Society Needs Your Help! Our friends at Isaiah 58 Ministries need summer clothing for their Clothing Room. …

Living Justice Ministries Reflection – by Juliann Hesed, Mike Holdinghaus, & Sarah Rebholz

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Respect Life Committee In the month of May, the Respect Life Group collected names at the Marian Altar for expectant…

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Youth Ministry Reflection – by Emma Grace Johnson

This weekend is Wear Orange Weekend. The SMOS Gun Sense: For the Common Good team invites you to wear your orange…

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.

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Event Date: Thursday, May 11, 7:00-8:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church – 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110

Event Date: Saturday, May 6, 7:00-9:00pm
Aquinas Institute, 23 S. Spring Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108

Your St. Vincent de Paul Society is asking for help in supplying shampoo for our neighbors in need from 5/7-5/21.

Here’s the latest update on All Things New from Fr. Chris Martin, Vicar for Strategic Planning for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

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Event Date: Friday, May 12, 6:00-8:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall – 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110

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Celebrate Earth Day with your SMOS Parishioners by taking an alternative to your car to get to Mass on April…

Event Date: Thursday, May 11, 7:00-8:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church – 3854 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110

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The SMOS Gun Sense: For the Common Good task force invites you to a Good Friday Prayer Vigil: Mourning and Remembering Lives Lost.

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Please join us in the chapel for a Stations of the Cross hosted by our Gun Sense: For the Common Good team.

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The following concludes our series of reflections on our Parish Statement on Racism.

Michael Miller is a parishioner at St. Margaret of Scotland, resident of Shaw neighborhood, and a mission leader for SSM Health.

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Peter Hesed is the Director of Music Emeritus for St. Margaret of Scotland.

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Dr. Kelly L. Schmidt co-chairs St. Margaret of Scotland’s Racial Equity Committee and is a historian of slavery and the Catholic Church.

Julie Hesed is the chair of the SMOS Living Justice Ministry and is the former principal of St. Margaret of Scotland School.

Winnie Sullivan co-chairs the Antiracism Team and serves on the Pastoral Council at St. Francis Xavier (College) Church.

Kevin Kuehl is a member of the Racial Equity Team of Living Justice Ministries. He teaches theology at Cor Jesu Academy.