St. Margaret of Scotland Parish has been a cornerstone of the Catholic faith in the Shaw neighborhood of South St. Louis, Missouri for more than a century.
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Announcements
November 2025
We remember all our beloved dead, especially our family members and friends, our parishioners, and especially those who have died in this past year. We pray that all the dead will know God’s mercy and feast at the banquet of heaven.
The Book of the Names of the Dead will be at the St. Joseph altar during the month of November; you are invited to write the names of your departed family member and friends there so that we can remember them in prayer this month.
THIS MONTH…
- ST. MARGARET FEAST DAY – Saturday, November 15, 4:30 PM Mass
- THANKSGIVING – Thursday, November 27, 9:00 AM Mass
- DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING – Friday, November 28 – No Mass Scheduled
- FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT – Sunday, November 30
Click the link below for the full details regarding the month of November, when we remember our beloved dead. Check out all of the scheduling info included.
November 2025
Feast On Flad
Join us for the annual Parish celebration of the Feast of our patroness, St. Margaret of Scotland, on Saturday, November 15. It’s a day packed full of opportunities to support and celebrate our community and our parish mission. Click below for details.
Feast On Flad
Feast Day 5K
Join us for a fabulous fall Feast Day run/walk in Tower Grove Park and support the St. Margaret of Scotland graduating class of 2026! More info at the link below.
Feast Day 5K
St. Margaret Holiday Market
St. Margaret Holiday Market
Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:30 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM
Monday - Friday 6:30 AM
School Mass 8:15 AM Wednesday (School Year)
Holy Days and Holidays Please Refer to Bulletin
Reconciliation
Saturday 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Saturday 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
News
Harvest Helping Hands – November 2025
On November 22-23, 2025, teens will volunteer their time and energy to help parishioners and community members with seasonal tasks.
Advent By Candlelight 2025
Event Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025, 6:00-8:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church – Parish Hall
Featured Events
Advent By Candlelight 2025
Event Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025, 6:00-8:30pm St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church - Parish Hall ...
4th & 5th Grade Advent Concert 2025
Event Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025. 6:30pm, St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church ...
Dine Out 2025: Raising Cane’s
Event Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:00am-10:00pm, Raising Cane's ...
Our Mission
We are 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
- Living just lives and working for a more just society
Pastor's Corner
Fr. John Rogers Vien has served as Pastor of St. Margaret of Scotland since 2021. He has been a priest in the Archdiocese of St. Louis for over 30 years.
Fr. John writes a weekly article in the Parish bulletin called “A New Week”, in which he highlights various things going on around the Parish, focuses attention on a social justice or ecumenical topic, and challenges all of us to become better disciples of Christ in our daily lives.
Besides presiding at Mass or around the Church and Rectory, you will most likely find Fr. John out walking the neighborhood with his dog, Axel.
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