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October

This weekend we celebrate World Mission Sunday. Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski will celebrate our 10am Mass, followed by fellowship (coffee & donuts) in the Parish Center.

Local missionary groups will have information about their ministries available there. Our parish was chosen for this special Mass with our Archbishop due to the large number of Daily World Missionnaires among our parishioners. All are welcome!

Next weekend the Catholic Racial Justice Collaborative (CRJC) is sponsoring RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, suggesting that it become an annual observance. This celebration presents Catholics with a day that focuses on loving each other, as well as working to eliminate racism throughout our Archdiocese.

The teachings of the Catholic Church are clear in terms of the sinfulness of racism and the need to work to do away with it. Sunday, October 31, is a specific day to hear and be energized by Pope Francis’ reminder that “racism is a sin.” None of us can do all that is required at this moment. But just because we cannot do everything doesn’t mean we should not do something. And one thing we all can do is to pray for healing of any racial prejudice and respect for all people, as children of God.

November is fast approaching. The Feast of All Saints, November 1st, falls on a Monday this year. Therefore, it is NOT observed as a Holy Day of Obligation. Our Masses will be at 6:30am and 8:00am. 

All Souls Day is Tuesday, November 2nd. Along with our usual daily Masses, just a reminder of our special Annual Mass of Remembrance on that Tuesday evening at 7:00pm. Due to the pandemic, we were NOT ABLE to offer this Mass last year. So, all who have lost a loved one during the past two years are especially invited to this Mass.

We’re happy to be able to offer our Liturgical Ministers Appreciation Dinner this year on Friday evening, Oct. 29th. I like to be “liberal” with this invitation. If you’re wondering…does this apply to me, I’d say YES! Further information is in this bulletin.

We love celebrating Halloween with the children of our parish – especially since it was canceled last year due to the pandemic. Msgr. Leach, Fr. Samuel and I will “spook them” in the Parish/School Office Lobby on Halloween evening, from 6:00 – 7:30pm. Bring your children or grandchildren by for “giant candy bars!”

Thanks for your generosity to the annual Mission Sunday Appeal!

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Saturday, November 13, 2021

SMMA Parish Center

Go to the Auction Website to Register as a bidder.
Get your group together and purchase your table for the Gala.
(Tickets Available for purchase now)
Auction Website

If you did not receive the auction email you can download it here.
Parishioner Info/Donation Documents

If you own a business and wish to donate to our auction download this document –
Business Donation Document

Additional details will be posted soon.
Questions?  Email – auction@smmaparish.org

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NEW SYSTEM FOR SAFE ENVIRONMENT COMPLIANCE

The Archdiocese of St. Louis has developed a new system for safe environment compliance called Prevent and Protect STL. Everyone (clergy, employees, and volunteers) ministering to minors and vulnerable adults in the Archdiocese is required and asked to register in the new system. Click here for more information.

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Happenings

  • Am. Heritage Girls – Food Drive
    American Heritage Girls Food Drive Friday, October 22 7:00am – 5:00pm As part of National Day of Service, the American Heritage Girls …
  • KOC Adult Halloween Party
    3rd Annual Adult Halloween Party Saturday, October 23 VFW Hall – 6 to 11:30 pm 6327 Lemay Ferry Road A great time …
  • Liturgical Ministers Appreciation Dinner
    LITURGICAL MINISTERS APPRECIATION DINNER Friday, October 29th in the Parish Center All Liturgical Ministers are invited to an evening of recognition, appreciation, …
  • Trunk or Treat
    Trunk or Treat! Saturday, October 30 5:30 to 7:30 PM SMMA Back Parking Lots Who: 375 SMMA Parish witches, ghosts and goblins! (So …


More Happenings…

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Current Religious Schedules

Monday – Friday, 6:30 & 8:00 am Saturday – 8:00 am
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Saturday Vigil 4:30 pm
Sunday 7, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 am.
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Saturdays, after 8:00 am Live Stream Mass approximately 8:40 am
Saturdays 3:30 to 4:15 pm Also, the First Tuesday of
the month at 8:30 am or by Appointment

One Sunday a month from 6 to 7 pm, Fr. Samuel will offer a Virtual Holy Hour Live Stream including Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Check the bulletin for schedule.

Everyone is welcome to join us through the same link that is used for daily Mass.
Holy Hour is live-streamed.
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Eucharistic Adoration

Our Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, located in St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church is open for visitors to adore beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the Most Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. Catholics and non-Catholics are welcome to stop in and pray during these hours:

Continuous Adoration Monday 7am through Wednesday 7pm
Thursday 7am – 7pm
Friday 7am – 7pm

The Chapel is closed during the evenings after 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and on weekends.  On weekends it serves as the Cry Room during Masses. Adoration is also suspended during these holidays:

      • Christmas Day
      • New Year’s Day
      • Good Friday

For more information … Email:smmaadorationchapel@gmail.com. 
Adoration Chairpersons: John and Linda Ederle.
Click here for more info.

Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Usher, and Altar Server Schedules are now available online here. If you would like to be a Mass Minister contact Sue Brandt in the Parish Office. sbrandt@smmaparish.org or phone 314-487-2522 Ext. 201.

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to sign up at this time.

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St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

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"Put up willingly with the faults of others if you wish others to put up with yours."— St. John Bosco … See MoreSee Less
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"We belong to God, and anyone who knows God listens to us, while anyone who does not belong to God refuses to hear us. This is how we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of deceit."1 John 4:6 … See MoreSee Less
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Pope St. John Paul II (1920–2005) was born in Poland and was a vibrant, athletic, and intelligent child. His deeply religious father played an important role in his spiritual formation after his mother’s death when he was 8 years old. He studied literature, poetry, and theater before his studies were interrupted by the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939. He answered the call to the priesthood, and after entering a clandestine seminary was ordained in 1946. He completed his doctoral studies in Rome and returned to Poland where he ministered in a special way to young people. He was ordained a bishop in 1958 and attended the Second Vatican Council in 1962. He is well known for his leadership in encouraging a spiritual and cultural resistance to the Communist occupation of Poland. He was elected Supreme Pontiff in 1978, the first non-Italian pope in over 450 years, and had the second-longest pontificate in history. He was a remarkable theologian and philosopher and a guardian of orthodoxy. During his time as Holy Father he gave a multitude of important contributions to the Church including his teaching on the Theology of the Body, his emphasis on the Universal Call to Holiness, and his strong devotion to the Virgin Mary. He is also known as the "Pope of the Family." During his pontificate he beatified 1338 people and canonized 482 saints. He also visited 129 countries, making him one of the most well-traveled world leaders in history. He was canonized by Pope Francis in 2014. His feast day is October 22nd. … See MoreSee Less

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A message from the Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri:With fewer people itemizing their deductions because of changes to the tax code, some families are looking for other ways to reduce their tax bill through charitable giving. For personal advice, you should consult a tax advisor, but there are a few general strategies that tend to work for many people. 1) Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Those 72 or older may have a required minimum distribution (RMD) from their IRA, even though they don’t need the money. You can direct the company holding your IRA to distribute the funds directly to a qualified charity, creating a QCD. That way, the funds from the distribution are never part of your income on your tax return, and you don’t pay taxes on them. To make a QCD contact the organization holding your IRA account.2) Gifts of Appreciated Stock. Selling appreciated stock or other securities can sometimes create a hefty capital gains tax. If you gift the security to a qualified charitable organization BEFORE you sell it, the organization can sell the security and avoid the capital gains tax. To make a gift like this, talk to the broker holding the security. They will share with you the information you will need from the charity to transfer ownership of the stock.3) Gift Bundling. One simple way to overcome the increased standard deduction is to bundle your gifts for multiple years into a single year to exceed the standard deduction. It is even possible to place these bundled gifts into a single Donor Advised Fund (DAF) and then to distribute them to your favorite charitable organizations, like your parish or the Annual Catholic Appeal, over several years.If you are interested, the Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri can help you to establish a DAF, and you can reach them at 314.918.2890.These are just three ways that may help you reduce the cost of making a gift to your favorite charitable institution. Individual situations may vary, so it is always a good idea to talk with a qualified tax advisor who knows your specific situation. Happy Giving! … See MoreSee Less
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"It is part of the discipline of God to make His loved ones perfect through trial and suffering. Only by carrying the Cross can one reach the Resurrection."— Archbishop Fulton Sheen … See MoreSee Less
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"Therefore, put on the armor of God, that you may be able to resist on the evil day and, having done everything, to hold your ground."Ephesians 6:13 … See MoreSee Less
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St. Ursula (4th c.) was a pious Christian princess from Britain, perhaps Wales. According to the 13th century Golden Legend she set sail and embarked on a pilgrimage to Rome with a large court of handmaids prior to settling in what is today western France, where she was to be joined in marriage to a local governor. Along her pilgrimage route she attracted many followers who were influenced by her holy example. On the return journey St. Ursula and her traveling maidens fell into the hands of the Huns, violent nomads from the East, who had invaded large swaths of Europe. St. Ursula and her company of virgins and other followers, which numbered 11,000, were tortured in an effort to have them renounce their faith. Steadfastly refusing, they were massacred in Cologne, Germany and buried together in a mass grave over which was built the Basilica of St. Ursula. Due to the varying accounts of her martyrdom and the difficulty of separating fact from legend, her feast day was suppressed in modern times. St. Ursula is the patroness of the Ursulines, a female religious order founded in 1535 by St. Angela Merici for the education of young girls. St. Ursula is also the patron of students, teachers, Catholic education, and of a holy death. Her feast day is October 21st. … See MoreSee Less

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