immigration

Intercultural Community Night

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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SMOS Ukrainian Dinner 2024

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

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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.

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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.

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Migration Mass 2023

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 – September 18-24

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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Immigrant & Refugee Ministry

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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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…

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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.

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