Parish News

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Event Dates: Friday, December 12 at 7:00pm; Saturday, December 13 at 7:00pm; Sunday, December 14 at 2:00pm.

All are welcome to join the Middle School Choir for this Advent concert. Questions? Contact Emily Chrostoski at echrostoski@stmargaretstl.org.

Support the Ladies Auxiliary Raffle — Monthly Chances to Win! The St. Margaret of Scotland Ladies Auxiliary is kicking off…

Because of the generosity of the SMOS community and donors like you, we were able to raise just shy of $10,000 (over 140% of our goal amount) to purchase A/V equipment for the Parish & School.

Event Date: Friday, December 5, 2025, 4:30-6:00pm
S. Grand Blvd. at Flora Pl. (2100 block), Saint Louis, MO 63104

~ These days, many people are preparing. Oh, probably not preparing for the coming of the Son of Man, as…

Kindness Helps Us All Rise ~ When you bake bread, you learn quickly how important steam is for the whole…

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First Sunday of Advent ~ Today we begin the joyful season of Advent! The growing lights of our Advent wreath…

Schedules, details, and Mass times for the 2025 Advent, Christmas, and New Years holidays.

Event Date: Sunday, December 7, 7:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110

The IRM will be training new accompaniment volunteers on two different days (volunteers can choose what day & time works…

The SMOS St. Vincent de Paul Society has kicked off its annual giving season going on now through the end of the year! This event’s goal is to raise $30,000 to help our Neighbors in Need weather the winter ahead.

Event Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8:00-11:30am
St. Margaret of Scotland School Cafeteria – 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, 63110

Event Date: #GivingTuesday, Tuesday, December 2, 2025
https://bit.ly/SMOSiGiveCatholic2025

~ I do love a big anniversary celebration, and all the Latin names that go along with them! This last…

May the Spirit of St. Margaret Be With Us Evermore ~ We just celebrated the Feast On Flad, allowing us…

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Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe ~   Out and about, it is already Christmastime, but it is not…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ Next week, the school will be on a short schedule because of…

SAVE THE DATE We’re excited to announce that this year we are once again participating in #iGiveCatholic on GivingTuesday, December 2, 2025. This…

Event Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00-8:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall – 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110

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Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ We have witnessed so much in the past few years—and even the past few…

Too Young? ~ “Ah, Lord God!” I said,“I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”  But the…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ This month, St. Margaret of Scotland CRE – Mary Kay McVey…

Lector Workbooks for 2026 are available in the sacristy for all our lectors at Sunday Mass.  Please take one to…

On November 22-23, 2025, teens will volunteer their time and energy to help parishioners and community members with seasonal tasks.

Event Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025, 6:00-8:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church – Parish Hall

All are invited to join in a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago—walking from León to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, from June 6–21,…

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The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica ~   Each November, Catholic communities across the United States observe National Black Catholic History…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ This week, we will continue our tradition of honoring veterans in…

Built of Living Stones ~ “Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship” was promulgated by the United States Conference…

Event Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025. 6:30pm, St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

Event Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:00-11:30am, School

Event Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:00am-10:00pm, Raising Cane’s

Event Date: Saturday, March 22, 3:00-4:15pm
Church Hall & Sanctuary

Women of the Parish who are looking for ways to deepen their faith alongside their SMOS sisters in Christ are…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ Fall has come full force at St. Margaret of Scotland.  With…

Salt & Light ~ My head and heart are full these days: the news reels that never stop, concern for…

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The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) ~ As we enter the month of November, we Catholics…

Event Date: Friday, November 21, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm. School Gym

Please welcome the following families and individuals who have officially registered in St. Margaret of Scotland parish in the months of September & October 2025.

Event Date: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00-6:30pm
S. Grand Blvd. at Flora Pl. (2100 block), Saint Louis, MO 63104

On Friday, October 24, 2025, the SMOS Gun Sense: For the Common Good team held an ecumenical prayer vigil to…

Living Justice is continuing to organize dates to help Isaiah 58 Ministries provide meals for those affected by the May 16th tornado. The next meals are scheduled for November 7 & 21, 2025.

St. Margaret of Scotland St. Vincent de Paul Society is answering Archbishop Rozanski’s call to help those in need. Please bring donation items on the weekends of November 1-2 and November 8-9, 2025 to deposit in bins at the back of Church.

~ Earlier this month, our Holy Father, Pope Leo, released his first major document as Pope, an Apostolic Exhortation, called…

God’s Mercy Is For All Of Us Our Lord desires healing for each one of us, and He is close…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ Last Friday officially marked the end of our first Trimester; it’s…

God Hears Us ~ God hears our voices crying out. Take a moment to let that become a reality for…

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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ This past February, I journeyed to Italy on a Jubilee Year pilgrimage. We visited…

Event Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 4:30pm, St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church & Courtyard

Here are all of the details regarding the upcoming month of November 2025, when we remember our beloved dead. Check out all of the scheduling info included.

Event Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:00am
Sons of Rest Pavilion, Tower Grove Park

Event Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 8:15am
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

Fall + Coffee = SMOS Dragon’s Blend! Our beloved Dragon’s Blend Coffee is back! Grab a $12 bag (whole bean, ground, or refillable K-Cups) and start your mornings right. Every purchase supports the SMOS PTA Teacher Grants program – sip and support!

The SMOS St. Vincent DePaul Society is organizing a food collection for Thanksgiving 2025 to assist local impoverished individuals. They are collecting 350 cans of yams for the Isaiah 58 food pantry before 11/10.

The Eucharist and Family Meals ~ One of the reason, I love to bake (and why I write all my…

Cherishing Life Until Natural Death Accompanying a loved one who is dying can be both challenging and beautiful. An old…

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Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Prayer, fundamentally, is an act of faith in God and trust in His boundless love. The…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ I can hardly believe that next Friday officially marks the end…

Event Date: Tuesday, October 28, 6:30pm
Church Hall

The weekend of November 1-2, 2025, our parish will be joining other Catholic communities across the Archdiocese of Saint Louis…

Event Date: Thursday, October 23, 5:00pm-7:00pm
School Parking Lot

World Mission Sunday, to be honored on the third weekend of October, encourages donations to support global church missions. These missions include faith propagation, education, medical assistance, and care for orphans and the elderly. Contributions assist over 1,100 mission dioceses globally.

This autumn, teens will volunteer their time and energy to help parishioners and community members with seasonal tasks.

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 26.

From Womb to Tomb, Every Life is Sacred This coming Tuesday, unless clemency is granted by Governor Mike Kehoe, Lance…

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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ As we continue to observe Respect Life Month this October, I extend gratitude to…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ On Saturday, October 18, St. Margaret of Scotland students will be…

Off To A Good Start! ~ The beginning of the school year has been a whirlwind of activity. The students…

Event Date: Friday, October 24, 7:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

Support SMOS Troop 110’s annual fundraiser with your purchase of fresh live Christmas wreaths and greenery.  Varieties include fabric bow, natural pine cones, golden ornaments, and decorative red berries.  

Mark your calendars – for the St. Margaret of Scotland Holiday Market 2025! This annual holiday market benefits the SMOS School Library.

Troop 110B is planning a trip to Florida Sea Base in 2026 and is doing a fundraiser with Panda Express…

It was a spook-tacular Saturday afternoon for our neighbors!  The Coats and Costumes Party was a great success and a…

The weekend of October 11-12, Fr. Jack Tierney will speak at each of the Masses regarding a research project he…

Women of the Parish: Are you interested in making deeper connections in faith with other Catholic women at SMOS? Come…

~ Today I stand to sing the praises of the honeybee!  1/3 of the food you enjoy is because of…

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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ This weekend, on October 4, our Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ Happy October!  We have a busy week at St. Margaret of…

I Love You And There’s Nothing You Can Do About It ~ I turned to the man on my left…

Life: Our Sign of Hope Happy Respect Life Sunday! October is Respect Life month in which we celebrate the gift…

Our St. Vincent de Paul Society invites you to help sort school supplies for Isaiah 58 Ministries on Monday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. (2149 S. Grand, entrance off Flora Place alley). Donations from SMOS and other organizations will be organized for next year’s Book Bag Giveaway. Great service opportunity for parishioners, families, and scouts to support our Neighbors in Need!

Check out the artwork some of our students produced to be shown at the Shaw Art Fair this year. Congratulations!!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/LSBB5SexaNaKWZon9

The first weekend in October, on October 4th, the parish celebrates the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, one of…

Join for the second of this year’s Youth Ministry Formation Nights on Catholic Social Teaching – Sunday, October 12, 7-8:30pm in the Parish Hall.

Event Dates: Auditions – Saturday, October 18, 1:00pm; Callbacks – Sunday, October 19, 1:00pm
Parish Hall – Church Basement

Event Date: Saturday, October 11, 10:00am
Stunkel Residence

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ This Tuesday, high school applications open. This can be a very…

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26th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~  During Stewardship season, we reflect on our call to be more grateful and generous….

Filling the Room with Light ~ There is a fable told about a king who needed to choose amongst his…

Volunteers are needed to sit with the Blessed Sacrament every Thursday from 7:00am-3:00pm in the St. Vincent de Paul Chapel….

Mark your calendars – for the Feast Day 5K! Registration will open up soon. Saturday, November 15, 2024Tower Grove Park…

The 6th grade girls new Scouting America troop is holding a fundraiser at the Qdoba restaurant on Grand and Arsenal…

Event Date: Saturday, October 18, 9:00am-12:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School

Please join our parish in raising money for Our Lady’s Inn, a maternity home for pregnant women and their children who are facing a crisis and have no place to stay. Bottles will be passed out the weekend of Oct. 4-5 at all Masses. Please take yours home, fill it with coins, dollars, or checks and return it the weekend of Oct 11-12. You can also donate online.

Living Justice is continuing to organize dates to help Isaiah 58 Ministries provide meals for those affected by the May 16th tornado.

Event Date: Tuesday, October 11, 7:00-8:30pm
St. Francis Xavier College Church

~ You may be surprised to know that the subject Jesus talked about the most was money. The Gospels give…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ We recently had our first half-day.  St. Margaret of Scotland uses…

The Master Teacher ~ Jesus was a master teacher. This was a constant mantra in my graduate teaching program; in…

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Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ The Gospel’s teachings on money can be challenging, even for someone like me who…

Congratulations, Amira! Amira Subasic (the wonderful and much-loved maintenance person at St. Margaret of Scotland) has become a United States…

Join the SMOS PTA Inclusion & Diversity Committee on Friday, September 19 at 8:00am in the Teacher’s Lounge for “Brewing Connections” – a chance to talk all things I&D with parents, staff, and parishioners.

Event Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025, 11:30am-1:30pm
Starting in the Parish Hall and walking to St. Pius V

Youth Ministry service opportunity! In continued partnership with St. John’s Episcopal Church, SMOS youth help serve a meal in our community….

If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, weekly gatherings will be starting up in October on…

The SMOS Youth Ministry will again be participating in the Archdiocese’s Solidarity at the Border Trip from October 29th-November 2nd. This opportunity…

Event Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:00-8:00pm
Parish Hall

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ With the conclusion of our Mass in the Grass and Parish…

Behold the Crucified One: The Immigrant Among Us ~ How often do we pass by a crucifix without even thinking…

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Mass In The Grass + Parish & School Picnic 2025: The Parish & School communities celebrated Mass outside in Tower…

On the third Thursday of each month, our young adults gather at the rectory from 6:00 – 8:00pm for a social.

Join for the first of this year’s Faith Formation Nights on Catholic Social Teaching – Sunday, September 14, 7-8:30pm in the Parish Hall.

Sunday, September 21, is Stewardship Awareness Sunday at St. Margaret of Scotland.  On Stewardship Sunday, we reflect on and commit…

The SMOS Gun Sense team is honoring Suicide Prevention Awareness during the month of September – with special highlights for World Suicide Prevention Week (September 7-13).

Event Date: Friday, October 3, 2025, 5:00-6:30pm
S. Grand Blvd. at Flora Pl. (2100 block), Saint Louis, MO 63104

~ Last year when we started our Mass in the Grass here at our beautiful neighborhood park, I had a…

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Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ This Sunday, September 7, Pope Leo XIV will canonize two extraordinary young people, St….

Hello St Margaret parish community! Monsignor Mike Turek here . . . I am most grateful to Fr John Vien…

Back To Baking ~ As I’ve written before, I like to bake bread. Bread is a simple food and one…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ As all of you are aware, our country has experienced another…

Event Date: Friday, September 12, 11:00am-8:00pm
Wild Olive Provisions

Save the date!! Mark your calendar for the Halloween Coats and Costumes Party planned for October 4, 2025 which is sponsored by the SMOS…

In August, we talked through our work plan and goals for the year. Our September meeting will be a training session with the Archdiocese specifically for School Board members.  Our October meeting will follow our regular meeting cadence.

Register now to join the Children’s Choir – open to grades 3-8.

Event Date: Friday, September 5, 2025, 5:00-6:30pm
S. Grand Blvd. at Flora Pl. (2100 block), Saint Louis, MO 63104

Basketball registration for 1st-8th grades has started and runs through the month of September.

Please welcome the following families and individuals who have officially registered in St. Margaret of Scotland parish in the months of July & August.

Event Date: Tuesday, September 18 @ 6:30pm
School Cafeteria

Mark your calendars! The Immigrant & Refugee Ministry is putting together the details for their annual Migration Mass at St….

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Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ For many people, Labor Day means two things: a day off work and the…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ Thank God for cooler weather.  Last week was our first ‘normal’…

Meet The New CRE ~ I want to introduce myself as the new Coordinator of Religious Education at St. Margaret…

St. Louis School Spends Week Teaching Gun Safety On Thursday night, August 28, 2025, St. Margaret of Scotland School presented…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ Thank you for all your support and prayers during this back-to-school…

God’s Delight ~ It’s my privilege to enter my second year as Assistant Principal of St. Margaret of Scotland School….

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Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ This weekend, the parishioners of St. Margaret of Scotland have the opportunity to participate…

Save the date!! Mark your calendar for the Halloween Coats & Costumes Party planned for October 4, 2025, which is sponsored by…

Event Date: Thursday, September 4, 7:00-8:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

Event Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025m 6:00 – 7:30 PM
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church – Parish Hall

Event Date: Monday, September 15, 6:30-8:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church – Parish Hall

Sponsored by the SMOS PTA & Gun Sense: For the Common Good The week of August 25-29, 2025, St. Margaret…

Event Date: Sunday, September 7, 10:00am – Mass In The Grass, 11:00am – Parish & School Picnic
Tower Grove Park – Stone Shelter
4490 Northwest Dr., Saint Louis, MO 63110

~ School at St. Margaret of Scotland began on Wednesday, and students all over the country are returning to the…

Event Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025, 7:00 PM
St. Margaret of Scotland School Cafeteria, 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110

Event Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 7:00 PM
St. Margaret of Scotland Parish Hall, 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110 (in the Church basement, enter off the 39th St. stairs)

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ As you may be aware, the St. Margaret of Scotland School…

Let Strife Giveway ~ Today’s Gospel can be jarring to hear!  How is it that Jesus, the Prince of Peace,…

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ This week, Jesus paints a very different picture of himself and what he expects…

Attention SMOS Moms and Dads!(especially Moms and Dads new to SMOS this year) Did you know that once a month…

Dear School Families: Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year! I hope that you all had a great summer! Welcome to…

Parent & Parishioner volunteers are needed for the 2025-2026 school year to act as crossing guards at all of the…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ This Sunday marks the first big event of the 2025/2026 school…

What’s In Store For You This Year? ~ “Back to school” brings up lots of feelings for students, past and…

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Happy Back to School Sunday and Back to School Week! This weekend, we are…

Mr. Shorter’s visitation and funeral will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025.  His visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 am.  The funeral service will take place at 11:00 am immediately following the visitation. School will be closed that day, so that all who wish to attend may do so.

Each year, every parish in the Archdiocese of St. Louis participates in the Missionary Plan of Cooperation, welcoming a Missionary…

Living Justice is continuing to organize dates to help Isaiah 58 Ministries provide meals for those affected by the May 16th tornado.

~ Back in 1947, newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst bought an estate in Beverly Hills for the then-astounding sum of…

A Bountiful Harvest ~ In today’s Gospel Jesus tells us about a man who is already rich and receives a…

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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ This week, I will be making my annual retreat at the Siena Retreat Center…

Discounted subscriptions to ‘Give Us This Day’ are available for $38 through August 31, 2025.

Ten students from St. Margaret of Scotland participated in the annual choir director’s conference, performing in honor choirs. Congratulations to…

~ A little girl approached her slightly older brother with a question, “Charlie, can anybody see God?” Charlie curtly replied,…

What the St. Vincent de Paul Society Means To Me ~ A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to…

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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Pope Leo made news earlier this month by going to Castel Gandolfo for a…

St. Vincent De Paul Society Needs Your Help! Isaiah 58 will need help restocking their back-to-school items this fall.  The…

Event Date: Sunday, August 10, 12:00-2:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School Parking Lot

Event Date: Sunday, August 10
Mass & Backpack Blessing, 10:00am, St. Margaret of Scotland Church
Open House/Packet Day, 11:00am-1:00pm, St. Margaret of Scotland School

Event Date: Friday, August 1, 2025, 5:00-6:30pm
S. Grand Blvd. at Flora Pl. (2100 block), Saint Louis, MO 63104

Please consider lending a hand at the next St. John’s Peace Meal on Saturday, July 26th (sign-up below). And for…

~ If you think about it, many people that Jesus encountered in the Gospels, go unnamed. Jesus heals “a woman…

Who Is My Neighbor? ~ When you hear the term social justice, what comes to mind? Advocating for the poor,…

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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ The story of Mary and Martha has always bothered me a bit. So we…

Please be aware that the playground at School will be closed while repairs are made to its surface from Friday, July…

Living Justice is continuing to organize dates to help Isaiah 58 Ministries provide meals for those affected by the May 16th tornado.

Event Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025, 4:30-6:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

Thanks to all who contributed to the St. Vincent DePaul donation truck on the weekend of June 20th! Many donations…

~ It sounds like such a simple question with an obvious answer: Who is my neighbor? If you think you…