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Youth Ministry Summer Service Trip 2025On Sunday, July 5, 2025, St. Margaret’s Youth Ministry sent this group to Huntingburg, IN…

What’s So Important About Pride? ~ When asked to write something for the bulletin for Pride of Saint Margaret, I…

~ John Gagnon was a U.S. postal worker from Lewiston, Maine. John served three tours of duty in Vietnam in…

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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ This week and next, I’d like to offer a few practical observations about theSacrament…

Laudato Si & Pope Francis’ Call For Conversion ~ Ten years following the publication of Laudato si: On Care for…

Please welcome the following families who have officially registered in St. Margaret of Scotland parish in the months of May & June.

News From The Immigrant & Refugee Ministry Accompaniment Program Coordinator The Immigrant & Refugee Ministry is seeking a part-time coordinator…

The Call To Do Something About Gun Violence Prevention ~ We live in a violent world. Human history is littered…

JUNE IS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. Every day, more than 300 people are directly impacted by gun violence in…

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Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles ~ The eternal city of Rome is said to have been founded by the legendary…

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

~ Being a preacher can be tricky! You can spend the better part of the week preparing a Sunday homily…

JUNE IS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. Every day, more than 300 people are directly impacted by gun violence in…

Immigration Crisis Hits Close To Home ~ As a legal immigrant who came to the U.S. at a young age,…

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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ ~ As we celebrate the Feast of the Body & Blood of…

For all SMOS families with children who do not currently attend St. Margaret of Scotland School. Please help us track…

The 2025-2026 Parish Guide Book, listing parishioners, ministries, and organizations, is being prepared for publication.  If you have a change…

~ This weekend, we mark “Trinity Sunday,” the celebration of one God in three persons. Now, theologians and scholars and…

JUNE IS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. Every day, more than 300 people are directly impacted by gun violence in…

Exploring The Racial History Of Our Community ~ In March 2023, the Racial Equity team offered a workshop at the…

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The Most Holy Trinity ~ This weekend, the Church invites us into a profound mystery. We celebrate the Solemnity of…

Be sure to pick-up your copy of the 2025 Parish Photo Directory! The 2025 Parish Directory is now in –…

Congratulations to our newly elected School Board Members! Each will serve a three-year term (2025-2028). Thank you to the terrific…

~ Happy Birthday! Somewhere in your Catholic education or formation, no doubt you learned that Pentecost is the “birthday of the Church.” This…

Living Justice Ministries’ Advocacy Table Letter Writing ~ Some long-time parishioners would characterize St. Margaret of Scotland Parish as being…

From the St. Louis Archdiocesan Task Force On Gun Violence Prevention:

Wear Orange is a movement to honor victims and survivors of gun violence and to raise awareness of the impact of gun violence, which began in 2013 by friends of Hadiya Pendleton.  Hadiya marched in President Obama’s second inaugural parade.  One week later, she was shot and killed on a playground in Chicago. Soon after this tragedy, Hadiya’s friends commemorated her life by wearing orange, the color hunters wear in the woods to protect themselves and others. 

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Pentecost Sunday ~ Today is the Feast of Pentecost, the fiftieth and final day of the Easter Season, the feast…

In recognition of Gun Violence Awareness Month, the Archdiocese of St. Louis Gun Violence Prevention Task Force is providing free…

The Donation Truck will be parked on the street near St. Margaret’s Church for the June 21-22 weekend!  Our SVDP…

The Shaw Neighborhood had an issue with people stopping at stop signs, so they got the help of a local school to stress the importance of obeying the law. Check out the video where First Alert 4’s Steve Harris shows us the initiative led by SMOS kids.

The SMOS Track & Field team had another very successful year, culminating in 9 Gold Medals, dozens of ribbons &…

News From The Immigrant & Refugee Ministry It is with a heavy heart that the IRM shares this news.  Paula…

Sometimes we just have something fun to report.  St. Margaret of Scotland is currently hosting the cheer team from the…

From the St. Louis Archdiocesan Task Force On Gun Violence Prevention:

Gun violence devastates individuals, families, and communities in the United States and the St. Louis Archdiocese. As Archbishop Rozanski has noted, “Gun violence is a human life — a quality of life — issue. Those who are threatened by gun violence are not living the fullest potential of their lives.”

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The Ascension of the Lord – Seventh Sunday of Easter ~ Thanks to all who contributed to the tornado relief…

When is the Kingdom of God? ~ Experiencing the Ascension alongside the disciples leaves me with more questions than answers:…

Father’s Day is June 15. As in past years, Fr. John and Fr. Patrick will be offering a number of…

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Sixth Sunday of Easter ~ · On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember the men and women who gave their lives…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ Believe it or not, the 2024/2025 school year is officially in…

Ask For Help ~ Our readings this week encourage us to ask for help. Like parents leaving children at home…

Please welcome the following families who have officially registered in St. Margaret of Scotland parish in the past several months.

The SMOS Gun Sense: For the Common Good team invites you to wear your orange to honor survivors and victims of gun violence on Wear Orange Weekend, June 6-8.

How do we have a healthy dialogue about immigration?  Faith and Immigration Justice is an eight-week program by JustFaith Ministries,…

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

Here are some options for the St. Margaret of Scotland community to help in the relief and recovery efforts for the last week’s devastating storm.

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ We are officially entering our last week of the school year. …

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It’s Been A Pleasure! ~ It was three years ago now that I was hired by Chris Burke and Fr….

Habemus Papam! We have a new pope! Students and staff alike in our School were eagerly awaiting the white smoke…

This Spring, students in 8th grade once again participated in the Respect Life Committee’s essay contest. Awards were presented at the 8th…

They say “Dragons will amaze you!”, and boy, did they ever at this year’s Highlander Gala! We’re thrilled to share…

Event Date: Monday, May 19, 2025, 6:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church – Parish Hall

St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic School recently worked on a project in St. Louis featured on St. Louis Public Radio – where students are working to encourage drivers to slow down and follow traffic rules. The project, called Project STOPP, involves students from SMOS collecting signatures from drivers pledging to stop at all stop signs in the Shaw neighborhood.

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ This weekend, we are celebrating our community by coming together for…

Revelation!!  I Love This Word! ~ To reveal.  To unveil. To see, To know, To experience for the first time….

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Fourth Sunday of Easter ~ Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers of St. Margaret of Scotland Parish! During this…

Last Sunday, May 4, 2025, our Eucharistic table and parish community welcomed 40 children in receiving their First Holy Communion. …

Registration for Fall 2025 Judge Dowd Soccer (Grades PK-1), CYC Soccer (Grades 2-8), and CYC Volleyball (Grades 3-8) opens as…

Deadline Monday – June 9th It’s time to lay out the calendar for the remainder of 2025 and the first…

The School Board is holding their annual election, in which the St. Margaret’s community will choose three people that will…

As we prepare for the culmination of our year-long celebration of the 125th anniversary of the founding of St. Margaret…

This 2025 Lenten season, Assisi House was selected as a partner for our St. Margaret of Scotland Parish Lenten Project,…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ I can’t believe that we are already in the last month…

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Friends, Let’s Talk Baking For A Moment ~ I’ve been baking in some capacity for several years, but only recently…

Event Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School, 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110

Event Date: Friday, May 23, 4:00-8:00pm
Tower Grove Park Sons of Rest Pavilion – 3619 Southeast Dr., Saint Louis, MO 63110

Event Date: Tuesday, May 6, 6:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, Parish Hall

On Thursday, April 24, 2025, thirty-four young parishioners celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation and completed their initiation into the Catholic Church. Congratulations to our SMOS Confirmands for 2025!

Event Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025, 12:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

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

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Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy) ~ Most every Catholic experienced many emotions this past week. We are filled with…

Spirituality Through The Liturgy ~ Thomas’s prayer today in the Gospel, “My Lord and My God!” (John 20:28), is also…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ This week we pray in a special way for our students…

@Kelly Latimore Icons, “Mary Magdalene and Christ the Gardener” Mary Magdalene’s encounter with Jesus, whom she first mistakes for a…

Great Teachers Needed!! St. Margaret of Scotland School has opened up job listings for several positions available for teachers in…

Mother’s Day is May 11. As in past years, Fr. John and Fr. Patrick will be offering a number of…

Event Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025, 10:00-11:30am
St. Margaret of Scotland Church

Sponsored by the Respect Life Committee During the month of May 2025, the Respect Life apostolate would like to prayerfully support…

Event Dates: Monday-Friday, July 28-August 1, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall

Easter Flowers in Memory of…

Event Date: Wednesday, April 23, 7:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110

Easter Sunday ~ What a glorious spectacle we witness each year as nature awakens from her winter slumbers! What transformation…

@Kelly Latimore Icons, “The Resurrection” Jesus makes his way down the pathway from the tomb. He is on a journey…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ Happy Easter! I hope all of you are celebrating together to…

Is Seeing Really Believing?  ~ When are we finally going to see? When are we finally going to start to…

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Event Date: May 10, 2025, 2:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110

Sponsored by Care For Creation Part of the SMOS Living Justice Ministries St. Margaret of Scotland will celebrate the 4th…

Event Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 10:30am-10:00pm
Shake Shack Central West End, 60 N. Euclid Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108

Event Date: Saturday, April 19, 12:00-1:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Courtyard

Event Date: Friday, April 18, 2:00-3:00pm
Outside of St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord ~ This Holy Week, I ask and encourage you to put aside…

Holy Means “Set Apart”  ~ Today, Palm Sunday, is the beginning of Holy Week. For many of us it is…

@Kelly Latimore Icons, “Crucifixion” We have all seen countless versions to represent this central moment in our faith, depicting Jesus’s…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ Next week, we enter the Triduum at Saint Margaret of Scotland…

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Thank you so much for your support of our 2025 Scholastic Book Fair! With your help, we raised over $6,500…

Embark on a spiritual journey this Good Friday with our Youth Ministry Pilgrimage throughout St. Louis, designed for students in…

The SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK – which begins after Palm Sunday, April 13 – is posted here.  We have a lot of other details for these final days of Lent including Fasting & Abstinence, Blessing of Easter Baskets & Chalk Drawings, Triduum Collections, and Holiday Office Hours.  For more information on all of our Holy Week details, click here.

We continue with our prayer, fasting, and giving for the Season of Lent. Here are the activities planned for this…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ The signs of spring are in the air at St. Margaret…

Making Every Moment Holy ~ I love small, domestic tasks around the house or convent. To attempt to bring order…

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Fifth Sunday In Lent ~ God has given us all that we have – our life, love, our abilities and…

Mark your calendars – for the 2025 Graduation Mass & Celebration for High School Seniors! This annual send-off for our…

A group of St. Margaret of Scotland parishioners attended the 2025 Missouri Advocacy Day for gun violence prevention on April 1, 2025, in Jefferson City.  Parishioners met with both Republican and Democratic state legislators to have conversations about some of the current proposed legislation lawmakers are voting on this legislative session.

Join the SMOS Respect Life Cmte. on Saturday, April 12 at 11:00am when members will take to the streets of…

We continue with our prayer, fasting, and giving for the Season of Lent. Here are the activities planned for this…

@Kelly Latimore Icons, “Mama” In this work, Mama, Mary’s grief is unmistakable. Yet this Pieta is unlike most we have…

Event Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church – 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110

Palm Sunday details, plus bulletin schedule for Holy Week and Easter and no Children’s Liturgy or Coffee/Donuts due to the Spring musical.

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ As we enter into the month of April, we continue honoring…

Embracing Our Wounds ~ “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Luke 15 Sin…. It’s a hard word for…

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Fourth Sunday In Lent ~ Fasting means consuming less – or sometimes nothing. Abstinence means avoiding a certain kind of…

We will be having a special collection at the Masses this weekend, Saturday March 29 and Sunday, March 30, to aid those in need after the recent devastating storms and tornadoes that struck our region.

Call for nominees to run for School Board!  It’s time to nominate three candidates for the School Board to replace outgoing members.  Board members support School Administration by advising the Pastor and Principal on policy, budget, and planning.  The three-year term begins in June 2025.

Event Date: Tuesday-Thursday, April 1-3, 2025
Parents’ & Grandparents’ Day, Thursday, April 3, 3:00-6:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School Gym – 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, 63110

The readings for the Third Sunday of Lent 2025 invite profound reflection on the themes of spiritual renewal and repentance….

We continue with our prayer, fasting, and giving for the Season of Lent. Here are the activities planned for this…

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Third Sunday In Lent ~ For the next three weeks, I would like to consider with you the traditional Lenten…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ The Lenten Project for St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, Assisi House,…

Eyelash to Eyelash ~ The word reconciliation has as its Latin roots, syllable by syllable, “re” which means “again,” and…

We continue with our prayer, fasting, and giving for the Season of Lent. Here are the activities planned for this…

@Kelly Latimore Icons, “The Prodigal Son” The image is often called the Prodigal Son and it seems I now and…

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Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ Last month, we opened our enrollment first to our current families…

Second Sunday In Lent ~ Happy St. Patrick’s Day, one and all! This has been a long winter, but spring…

During a Walk in the Desert, Look for Hope ~ Those who know me well know that I hold a…

You’re invited to an excellent opportunity for a Pilgrimage of Faith in this Jubilee Year! Join fellow Christians, Fr. Gary…

Event Date: Friday, March 21, 7:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

Event Date: Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6, 2025
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall – 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110

Fifth Grade Girl Scout Troop 2184 is having a diaper drive as a Lenten service project, benefitting families in need at the St. Vincent de Paul Pantry at St. Pius.

Event Date: Friday, March 28 @ 5:30-7:30 pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall – 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110

It’s time for the SMOS Youth Ministry March Youth Mass, which is Saturday, March 29 at 4:30pm. If you’ve never…

Event Date: Sunday, March 30 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church – 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110

Send a shout-out to your favorite Dragons or promote your business to the 200+ SMOS families! The SMOS PTA supports…

The SMOS Auction Committee needs lots of help to pull off this year’s Highlander Gala! Do you have a unique donation for us?

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

@Kelly Latimore Icons, “Christ in the Wilderness” Here, Jesus is portrayed during his 40 days in the desert. In his…

We continue with our prayer, fasting, and giving for the Season of Lent. Here are the activities planned for this…

Event Date: Wednesday, March 27, 9:00am-2:00pm
Meet at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church at 6:30am to carpool.

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Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ We have put a lot of plans in place over the…

Growing In Faith: During A Walk In The Dessert, Look For Hope ~ I’m entering the season of Lent this…

First Sunday In Lent ~ We have entered the holy season of Lent; during these weeks we strive to grow…

St. Margaret of Scotland Parish in St. Louis is seeking a full-time Facilities Maintenance Technician.

St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic School is celebrating a significant increase in student enrollment, defying broader trends of declining population…

Event Date: Sunday, March 23, 5:00-8:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall & School Blacktop

This year, our Parish Lenten Project is for the benefit of the Assisi House. Each Lent, every Catholic is asked…

Printed in the March 2, 2025 bulletin, we published the full 2025 Lenten Calendar, which can be torn out and…

Please welcome the following families who have officially registered in St. Margaret of Scotland parish in the past several months.

The Concert Choir from Lutheran High School Northwest from Rochester Hills, Michigan will be performing a concert tour with a…

We begin the season of Lent, on Ash Wednesday, remembering that God so loved the world that he sent us…

Event Date: Friday, March 7, 7:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

Event Date: Friday, March 7 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall , 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, MO, 63110
(corner of 39th & Flad – enter stairs off of Flad)

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Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time ~ Happy Mardi Gras!  It is good to be back among you after memorable pilgrimage…

ASH WEDNESDAY Next Wednesday, March 5, is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the penitential season of Lent. Masses will be…

Event Date: Friday, March 14, 2025, 5:00–8:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School Cafeteria – 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, MO, 63110

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Both Justice and Mercy ~ The scriptures today dwell quite heavily on mercy, which in this instance might be described…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ We are officially deep in the month of February at St….

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time ~ Last week I spoke to the challenges we face in recognizing the blessedness of…

Event Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 6:00-7:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Parish Hall

St. Margaret of Scotland Families:  Due to the snow-packed roads and the extreme cold temperatures today, Wednesday, February 19, 2025,…

LATE START: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025 St. Margaret of Scotland School will have a late start this morning, Tuesday, February…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ Recently, many members of our School and Parish community have reached…

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Black History Month – Purpose Fulfilled ~ Some of the most important questions we can ask ourselves are, “Why were…

Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time ~ This weekend, we hear in Luke’s Gospel “blessed are the poor.”  In Matthew’s Gospel,…

Event Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 4:00-9:00pm
Steve’s Hot Dogs, 3145 S. Grand Blvd., Saint Louis, MO 63118

St. Margaret’s Director of Music & Liturgy, Orin Johnson, will be the Music Director for a Stations of the Cross…

Associate Pastor, Fr. Patrick Baikauskas, is headed to Ireland this Fall – and you can join him! Check out the…

The SMOS Auction Committee needs lots of help to pull off this year’s Highlander Gala! Want to be a Sponsor or Advertise with us?

Reflection By The Immigrant & Refugee Ministry ~ What can I do in a time of disruption in the lives…

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SMOS Trivia Night 2025: The Parish & School communities had a lot of fun raising important monies for the Mandeville…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ This past weekend the community came together for our annual trivia…

Healing The Whole Person ~ “Woe is me, I am doomed!” Initially, these words from Isaiah made me laugh.  Yet,…

Event Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 7:00-8:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church – Parish Hall

Liturgical Ministries Reflection: On Saturday, January 25, 2025, parishioners involved in the various Liturgical Ministries gathered for an afternoon of…

Wrapping Up Catholic Schools Week ~ Last week we here at St. Margaret of Scotland celebrated what is known around…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ I would first like to thank all of you who came…

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At St. Margaret of Scotland School, we proudly honor the contributions, knowledge, and experience of our dedicated teachers and staff….

Similar to last year, the Wunderkind Adventure Camp for 2025 is a collaboration between Cornerstone Center for Early Learning, STOMP…

Due to the rain, the PTA is postponing the CSW Family Skate Night tonight, and rescheduling it for a week…