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St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish
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Mass Live-Stream Page on YouTube
This link will take you to the parish YouTube page.
Scroll down on that page to find the live feed link for the current Mass time.
Dates and times are shown below the church photos.
Also previous Mass recordings are available on this page.
Sacred Triduum:
Holy Thursday, March 28th, the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00pm.
Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at 1:00pm lead by our 8th graders.
Good Friday Services, March 29th, at 7:00pm
Holy Saturday Mass (Easter Vigil), March 30th, at 8:00pm.
Presence – The Mystery of the Eucharist
Link to Presence web page.
(User name and password will still be required to access videos)
Lent video series download documents:
Overview Flyer
PRESENCE 1 -Questions
Episode 1 – Video Discussion
PRESENCE 2 -Questions
Episode 2 – Video Discussion
PRESENCE 3 -Questions
Episode 3 – Video Discussion
Lenten Fish Fries
Every Friday until Easter.
In the cafeteria from 4-7pm.
We appreciate your support!
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Eat in Menu
Carry Out Menu
Drive Thru Menu
Msgr. Norb Ernst Pastor
Email Msgr. Norb
March
We are an Easter people; Alleluia is our song of joy! Today we begin the great fifty-day season of Easter. I offer a special word of welcome to our many visitors and guests. We are very proud of our parish and the way we celebrate our Catholic faith. We love having you with us at the “table of the Lord.” Know that you are always welcome here at SMMA and will continue to enjoy the prayerful support of our parish family.
The Sunday after Easter, April 7th, is the Feast of Divine Mercy. We will have a special Prayer Service here in church that afternoon from 2:30 – 3:30pm. In preparation for the celebration of Divine Mercy, one should receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confession during Lent is sufficient or fulfills the requirement. One does not have to confess again on Divine Mercy Sunday. The Church offers a Plenary Indulgence to Catholics who observe this feast. “An indulgence is partial or plenary (full) according as it removes either part or all of the temporal punishment due to sin.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church). The “removal of temporal punishment due to sin” is the Catholic concept of Purgatory. The benefits of celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday are indeed eternal.
Just a reminder about the annual Easter Collection for Retired Priests. We remember, of course, Msgr. Leach who is living at the Mother of Good Counsel Home. There is an envelope in your packet or you can do e-giving with Faith Direct or simply mark a plain envelope “retired priests.” Thanks for your generosity to this annual appeal.
You can return your Operation Rice Bowls to the church foyer. Thanks for your charity to Catholic Relief Services. For all the good CRS does throughout the world, go to: crsricebowl.org.
I invite you to our SMMA School Musical, The Descendants, on stage in our Gymnasium Friday and Saturday evening, April 12 & 13. For ticket information, please call the school office at ext 200. I love that our school offers this opportunity for our students – and we have some home schoolers in the cast also. Special thanks to the directors for their gifts of time and talent for this production.
Enjoy the beautiful Season of Easter. I offer a special THANK YOU to all those who helped to beautify our altar and our landscaping at this time each year.
May Easter Joy inspire us all on our life’s journey to the Kingdom of Heaven.
Happy Easter! frnorb@sbcglobal.net
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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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Stay Informed
Current Bulletin
Bulletin Submissions Email:
bulletin@smmaparish.org
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Happenings
- KOC Easter Egg HuntSMMA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday, March 30 11:30am SMMA Sports Field For SMMA students : Pre school kindergarten, PSR, …
- WIN MeetingThe Women’s Inspirational NetworkWINe – Down Wednesday Baby ShowerApril 3, 7 pmIn the cafeteria It’s our Annual April Showers for Birthright Counseling! …
- Grown-Up Game NightSave the Date – Saturday, April 6 Grown Up Game Night SMMA Parish Center It’s All Fun & Games Join us for …
- Divine Mercy SundaySunday, April 7th The preparation for the Feast of Mercy is to be preceded by a novena beginning on Good Friday. Our Lord …
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Mass Live-Stream Page on YouTube
This link will take you to the parish YouTube page.
Scroll down on that page to find the live feed link for the current Mass time.
Dates and times are shown below the church photos.
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Supporting Our Parish
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As always thanks for supporting our Parish!
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