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SAINT MARGARET
OF SCOTLAND
CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SCHOOL
MARCH 10, 2019
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
Saturday 4:30 p.m. & Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Monday thru Friday at 6:30 a.m.
and Fridays at 8:00 a.m. on school days
Holy Days and holidays as published in Sunday Bulletin
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.
RECOGNIZING GOOD PARISH FISCAL SERVICE
St. Margaret parishioners Tom Kempker and Prudence Kramer (at center) have each served many years on our Finance
Committee. They are pictured here at their final meeting with the committee chair, Patty Hendrickson, and Fr. O'Toole, after a
recognition of their service.
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PASTOR: Rev. Matthew L. O’Toole
RECTORY: 3854 Flad Avenue,
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Office: 314-776-0363
STAFF DIRECTORY AVAILABLE AT:
www.stmargaretstl.org/Staff
SCHOOL: 3964 Castleman Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Office: 314-776-7837
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY:
For emergency assistance call: 314-772-2219
PARISH WEBSITE: www.stmargaretstl.org
PARISH EMAIL: [email protected]
SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.smos-school.org
FACEBOOK PAGE: www.facebook.com/SMOSstl
BULLETIN ARTICLE DEADLINE:
Monday, 2:00 p.m.
E-mail submissions to:
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Saint Margaret of Scotland Church
is a diverse, urban, Catholic parish.
Inspired by the Holy Spirit and the
example of our patroness, we are
called to be a vibrant voice and beacon
of the Catholic faith in our
neighborhoods.
We proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and
action by:
��Praying and celebrating as a Eucharistic
community,
��Educating children and adults to live a full
Christian life in today’s world,
��Serving others with unconditional generosity, and
��Living just lives and working for a more just
society.
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St. Margaret of Scotland Parish School
is a diverse, urban, vibrant, and
inclusive Catholic community. We
promise a challenging learning
environment for children, pre-
kindergarten through eighth grade, in which they
realize their academic potential and giftedness in
body, mind and spirit. Our students embody the
example of our patron saint as responsible leaders
and caretakers of our community through works of
service and social justice.
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We welcome to the church the
newly baptized Wendell
Harrison Mooney son Michael
and Cathleen Mooney and
Vincent Robert Sheehan son of
Joseph and Maggie Sheehan. Please join us in
congratulating these parents upon the baptism of
their children. We pledge them our continued,
prayerful support throughout the journey of
Christian parenting.
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For those of us living in a consumer environment, in which the emphasis is on
acquisition rather than giving things up, Lent seems strangely counter-cultural. Yet
there has always been those, who in the midst of plenty, chose a simpler lifestyle.
It is a voluntary choice, the path of virtue. During an economic downturn, we
may be obliged to reduce our consumption. In these times, downsizing one’s
carbon footprint, for instance, may be done not for love of the planet or all things
green, but out of necessity. Still, does that invalidate the spiritual meaning of sacrifice in such situations?
Is it possible to see necessity as still the mother of virtue?
The fact that Lent comes in early spring may help provide an answer. In the pre-modern era, in the
northern hemisphere at least, the season arrived at a time when the stock of food stored for winter began
to run low, with springtime replenishment still some way off. So in mainly rural economies, Lenten
fasting had a certain economic and agricultural logic to it: necessity mothered virtue.
It was also a reminder of our state of ecological dependence – on the seasons, on farm workers – which
today’s urban living has almost completely lost. Tomatoes from Mexico, strawberries from California,
lamb from New Zealand, are shipped to keep the supermarket shelves stocked regardless that the
calendar reads winter. One form of Lenten observance would be to refuse to eat anything that had
travelled more than 50 miles to reach the dinner table. That at least would reacquaint the menu with the
seasons.
Lent is not mere misery for the sake of it, but a time of
preparation. The spiritual exercises associated with it
are focused on the events in Jesus’ earthly ministry as it
drew to a close, heading to a culmination in Holy Week
and then Easter morning. The physical deprivations of
Lent, mild though many of us make them, nevertheless
represent also a physical preparation: the soul has its
sins to lose, the body its fat – all of this making straight
the way of the Lord. If it is a time to repent and visit the
confessional, it’s also a time to repair our bodies and
make for the gym. The idea of sin as dross to be burnt
away by penance is not unlike a good physical work-
out, burning off the calories.
Lent was also a time for almsgiving, and the modern equivalent is to do something for those less fortunate
than oneself. The government may lower its investment in public works or reduce support for assistance
programs. There are those for whom loss of employment or the inability to advance in their field has had
a catastrophic impact, reducing their total income to a small fraction of what it was. To tell them fiscal
austerity is good for them would be to add insult to injury. They do not just need philanthropy. They
need an economic recovery and greater opportunity. One of the faults to be confessed this year must
surely be the way the few – and indeed the not-so-few – are having to suffer for the sins of the many.
There is penance to be done for that, too.
Thoughts inspired by The Tablet editorial, 25 February 2012.
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Today’s First Reading, from Deuteronomy (26 : 4-10) describes a simple, yet
powerfully stirring, religious ritual. The Israelite is instructed to present a
basket full of the first fruits of the harvest, and to recite a summary of the
works of the Lord God. He has created the earth, has chosen and blessed a
people to himself, has rescued them from slavery, given them a homeland,
and built them as a nation.
How eloquent, how astonishing, that God should give life and sustenance, freedom, family, home,
security and a path to holy living, and the human should give a basket with some barley, a few green
onions and a handful of figs. But this is like the covenant it commemorates. Each party holds up a side of
the agreement. It is for God to create, to redeem, to sanctify, to forgive. It is for us to remember and give
thanks.
In Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word of God, the Covenants between heaven and
earth are embodied and perfected. Jesus’ 40 days in the desert are a parallel to
the 40 years spent in the desert by the Israelites. But Jesus gets it right. In his full
embrace of the human experience, Jesus knew the temptations that drive us so
often astray: to be guided by our physical hungers more than by the wisdom of
God’s word; to seek power and self-aggrandizement; to dazzle the world with
our exceptionalism.
Our act of worship is the celebration of the Eucharist. We listen to the Word of
God, present ourselves symbolically in an offering - “fruit of the earth and work
of human hands” – and we give thanks, joining the Son of God’s act of worship, commemorating the new
and eternal covenant.
The�Preserving Our Future� campaign is well underway, and the generosity of our�St. Margaret
of Scotland�community is�evident! To date, our campaign has raised�over $748,550 toward our goals: air
conditioning for our school and necessary renovations for our church.�
Our volunteers have already begun reaching out individually to members of our�parish�and school.
Thank you for being receptive to their call! It’s an exciting time for our parish, and your cooperation,
your consideration and your support of�St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church is much appreciated!
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STEWARDSHIP CORNER
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Parish Forum following 10 am Mass - Sunday,
March 17
Confirmation Mass - Thursday, April 4
Masterworks Chorale Celtic Music Concert -
Friday, May 3
School Auction “Kentucky Derby”- Saturday,
May 4
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“I have now brought you the first fruits of the
products of the soil which you, O Lord, have given
to me.” (Deuteronomy 26:10)
This line from the Old Testament offers two
challenges. First, do you give to God from your
“first fruits”, the best that you have to offer, or do
you give from what is leftover? Second, do you
recognize that everything you have has been given
to you by God? Ask God for a grateful and
generous heart, every day, in all circumstances.
Senior Living
The United States is on the brink of a longevity life cycle.
By 2030, the number of people age 65 and over is projected to be about 71.5
million, of which nearly 10 million will be 85 or older. As a result, more
seniors are making decisions regarding Senior Living Options.
To age in place or to move?
Research by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has found that upward of 90 percent
of seniors want to age in place, that is, stay in their own homes as they get older.
Senior Housing Options
What’s the difference between a retirement community and a long-term care facility?
Retirement communities are meant primarily for healthy and active adults,
but some are also designed for people with less independence. The latter
are called continuing care retirement communities.
Senior apartment are the most popular type of senior-specific housing.
Their common benefits are dining halls, social calendars and transporta-
tion. Some properties have additional shared amenities such as courtyards,
swimming pools and optional housekeeping services.
Long-term care Facilities are for people who need daily living assistance and/or skilled medical care.
The main types of long-term care facilities are assisted living centers and nursing homes. Long-term sen-
ior care is also integrated with residency in select retirement communities.
Assisted living centers are also called personal care homes. Traditionally for people who don’t need
skilled nurses, but do need help with personal care tasks. Memory care (specialized caregiving for de-
mentia patients) is available in some personal care homes. Some of these facilities are combined with
nursing homes to provide what’s called “a continuum of care.” Nursing homes add skilled medical care.
Additional information and ways to start a Senior Living discussion with aging loved ones:
senior living.com or mylifesite.net
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Monday, March 11
Cub & Boy Scouts, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Church Hall
Tuesday, March 12
PTA Board Mtg., 7:00 p.m. - School Cafeteria
Wednesday, March 13
School Mass, 8:00 a.m. - Church
Centering Prayer, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Canmore Room
Webelos, 5:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. - Church Hall
Choir Rehearsal, 7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Church
Thursday, March 14
Eucharistic Adoration, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Chapel
Tiger Scouts, 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Church Hall
Friday, March 15
School Mass, 8:00 a.m. - Church
Lenten Meal Feastie Boys Fish Fry, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - School Cafeteria
Saturday, March 16
Youth Group Mass, 4:30 p.m. - Church
Youth Group Social, 5:30 p.m. - Church Hall
Sunday, March 17
Rosary, 7:30 a.m. - Church
Respect Life, 9:00 a.m. - Church Hall
Parish Forum following 10 am Mass - Church Hall
Monday, March 11
6:30 a.m. The Casey Family +
Tuesday, March 12
6:30 a.m. Raymond Austermann Jr. +
Wednesday, March 13
6:30 a.m. Stephanie Naker
8:00 a.m. Eva McNamee +
Thursday, March 14
6:30 a.m. Patty Duffy +
Friday, March 15
6:30 a.m. Monica Jeffries +
8:00 a.m. Curran-Stirnemann Family
Saturday, March 16
4:30 p.m. Kathleen O’Toole +
Sunday, March 17
8:00 a.m. Cindy Eskeles +
10:00 a.m. People of the Parish
To mark a special occasion or to remember a beloved
family member or friend, living or deceased, with a
Mass intention please call the Parish Office at
314-776-0363.
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Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.
ALTAR SERVERS
Bobby Olson
Katie Olson
Lauren Olson
William Lederle
Ellie Deiters
Simon Edgell
Owen Callon
Rosie Clyne
Madelyn Henry
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS
Don Burrus
Elaine Burrus
MaryJo Thornburgh
Thomas Kempker
Bob Malon
Scott Wilson
Chris Bahr
Suzanne Bruce
Patty Hendrickson
Linda Holdinghaus
Mary Jo Liberstein
Mary McDevitt
John Merideth
Mary Lisa Penilla
Kim Westerman
LECTORS
Special Assignment
Special Assignment
Steven Callen
Alice Benga
Tom Sweeney
Marilyn Sweeney
GREETERS
Lucille Shirley
Elaine Burrus
Mary Brake Katherine Hesed
Kathy Petersen
Ted Petersen
COFFEE AND
DONUTS
Pick-Up
Beth DeBoo
Clean-Up
Lori Greiner
Coffee
Mary Brake
DRIVERS
Marco Kramer Joe Hagen
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PTA NEWS
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Dragon’s Blend coffee is in
stock! Show your school spirit
and support the PTA’s new
Teachers Grant fund with your
purchase of freshly roasted cof-
fee. Available in your choice of
Whole Bean or Ground at $10 per bag. Keurig
lovers will love our reusable mesh K-cup filters!
Purchase here via WeShare https://
stmargaretstl.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/
PTACoffee, or for cash/checks contact Julie Mudd
at 314-960-1864 or [email protected]
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FISH FRY RESERVATIONS ARE NOW LIVE VIA
WESHARE!
Join us Friday, March 15 from 5:00-8:00pm for
City Wide-battered cod, crispy chips, slaw, and
dessert. Adult plates for $10 and kids plates
(smaller portions recommended for 10 and under)
for $7. Beer will be available for a suggested $3
donation.
We have a limited number of plates
available per time slot (to try to
ensure manageable lines and top-
quality food), so please make sure
to put the total number of plates
you are purchasing in your preferred time slot
when you sign up through WeShare.
On Monday, March 25 at 7:00 PM join us at
Carpenter Branch Library to discuss The Scarlet
Letter: A Romance, the 1850 novel by Nathaniel
Hawthorne. The author was friends with President
Franklin Pierce, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Herman
Melville and father of Mother Mary Alphonsa,
foundress of the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne.
An American classic, if you read it in high school,
encounter it as a grown up!!
Tuesday, April 23 will bring us to Rerum
Novarum, the landmark encyclical of Pope Leo
XIII from 1891.
Tuesday, May 28 takes us to J. R. R. Tolkien & his
short story “Leaf by Niggle”. Put these items on
your reading list, the above dates on your calendar
and we look forward to seeing you.
Advocacy Corner
Today, Sunday, March10 the Advocacy Corner
Team will have supplies for you to contact elected
officials about important topics. Also, Pope
Francis’ new book “Migrants and Refuges: Witness
to Hope” will be available for purchase. It’s a
great resource for Lent. Stop by the Church Hall
after 8 and 10 am Masses for these two items.
International Institute Volunteer Opportunity
Parishioners are invited to help serve at the
community lunch at the International Institute on
Thursday, March 21. For more information please
contact Pat Dougherty 314-504-3669 or Astrid
Homan 636-467-8036.
Catholic Relief Services Operation Ricebowl
Did you pick up your Ricebowl for Lent? Did you
know there are resources on both the website
crisebowl.org and app (CRS Rice Bowl) for your
Lenten Journey? Continue to share the journey
with those around the world!
Living Lives for Others: Catholic Social Teaching
and the Call to Holiness - Sunday, March 10, from
1-3pm in Church Hall.
Part of our year-long dive
into the Call to Holiness,
and particularly our call
to live "just lives and work
for a more just society,"
especially during this time
of Lent, this talk by David
Callon poses an engaging,
relevant, challenging an-
swer to our question,
"How do we lead our
families on a path of justice and holiness?"
Refreshments provided.
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