Parish News

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)

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

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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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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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…

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,…

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

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

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…

All are welcome to join members of the Living Justice Ministries at a Social Justice Day of Reflection on Saturday,…

The SMOS Living Justice Ministries Racial Equity Team invites you to join them at a special weekend event, “Faith That…

The SMOS Auction Committee needs lots of help to pull off this year’s Highlander Gala! Check out the details and sign up to volunteer!

Calling All Scout Families! Join us as we celebrate our parish scouts!

Don’t forget to bring your M&M tubes back to Church with your donations inside!

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Event Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025, 9:00-10:00am
Church Hall

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ As you are aware I’m sure – Sunday is the official…

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time ~   Today is the beginning of Catholic Schools Week, a week set aside to celebrate…

Growing In Faith ~ Our Gospel today has always perplexed me, as Jesus comes across far less humble than I’m…

The St. Margaret of Scotland School Board nomination process for 2025-2026 will formally begin in late February. This process is…

Please join us for our annual School Open House.

• Tour the school buildings and see the latest improvements – visit with our excellent staff!
• Check out the organization tables at our School Fair in the Gym – learn more about all of the “extras”.
• Revamped Middle School Open House – self-guided tours highlight academics & electives program.
• “Dragons Love Tacos” – meet at the end of the tours to enjoy the SMOS community… and some tacos!
• Coffee, donuts, and other treats available too.

Click below to go to our website to find out more ways you can help!

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Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ We are fully back into the swing of things with our…

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time ~   • Beginning on Christmas Eve, and over the following weeks of Christmastime,Pope Francis began…

Save the Date! The SVDP Donation Truck will be at SMOS the weekend of June 21-22, 2025! Help fill the…

Event Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025, 6:00pm-10:00pm
SMOS School Gym

Event Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025, 5:30-8:30pm
Steinberg Ice Rink, 400 Jefferson Dr., St. Louis, MO 63110

The Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation, TTEF, opens the scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 school year on Tuesday, January 21, 2025…

Event Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025, 11:00am-2:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School, 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110

Registration is OPEN now for the Girls On The Run (GOTR) Spring 2025 season!  Sign-up your 3rd-5th Grade girl this…

Celebrate the Diaconate Ordination of Brother Dominick Jean at St. Margaret of Scotland as he assists and preaches for the first time at the Sunday Masses on February 9th.

The SMOS Youth Ministry summer service trip is quickly approaching, and registration is now open! Please see details on the…

Registration for Spring 2025 CYC Track (Grades 1-8), CYC Golf (Grades 2-8) and Baseball/Softball (Grades PK-8) is now open, with…

Weekly News From St. Margaret of Scotland School ~ We had an unexpected extension of our Christmas break on Monday…

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The More Things Stay The Same, The More They Change ~ The rite of baptism (outside mass), as revised at…

The Baptism of the Lord ~ The Christmas Season ends this weekend as we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism…

SNOW DAY: FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025 School will be closed Friday, January 10 due to inclement weather and worsening road…

For this 125th Anniversary year of St. Margaret of Scotland, we salute St. Louis history in all of its iterations…

Happy New Year – And, Thank you St. Margarets!  This year you raised over $35,000 for your St. Vincent de…

Event Date: Thursday, January 16, 11:00am-11:00pm
Pie Guy Pizza

LATE START: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025 St. Margaret of Scotland School will have a late start tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8…

SNOW DAY: TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025 Due to the poor conditions of the roads in the area and around greater…

SNOW DAY: MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025 Due to the ongoing winter storm which is forecasted to continue through early tomorrow…

As we anticipate this Sunday’s Winter Storm in St. Louis, we wanted to be in touch about weekend plans at…

Faith-Based New Year’s Resolutions ~ Happy (non-liturgical) New Year! Welcome to 2025. As we settle into this brand new year,…

SMOS School News by Patrick Holley, Principal HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas…

The Epiphany of the Lord ~ Merry Christmas!  Happy New Year!  Blessed Epiphany! It is a long-standing tradition of the…

“Chiefs Come from the East to See Jesus and His Parents” This is Fr. John Giuliani’s depiction of the three…

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Thank you to everyone who helped donate for our beautiful flowers in the Church this Season.

Schedules and other Parish information for the New Year.

Answer the Call to Serve: Tips for Liturgical Ministers Stay Connected and Serve with Joy in 2025! ~ At St….

The Holy Family ~ This week, please see the letter attached below from Archbishop Rozanski regarding the Julilee Year of…

Amid the ruins of bombed-out buildings and the smoke and fire of destruction, the Holy Family – Mary, Joseph, and…

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Event Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025 @ 6:00-10:00pm
St. Louis University High School

The Immigrant & Refugee Ministry will be taking on a new immigrant accompaniment program, an initiative which provides a way…

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

Did you miss the chance to be photographed and receive a copy of our new Church Photo Directory? Don’t miss…

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
St. Margaret of Scotland School is officially on Christmas Break. It was truly a wonderful advent season at school, capped off by our annual nativity play performed by our first-grade students. 
I pray that all of you have a merry Christmas filled with joy. From all of us at the parish school, we wish all of you a time of peace and love as you celebrate this holiday season with friends and family far and near. We will see everyone back at school on January 6.

Train Up A Child ~ “Train a child up in the way they should go; and even when they are…

When was the last time you jumped for joy or were so excited that your heart smiled?   Look at Mary…

4th Sunday of Advent ~ Merry Christmas, one and all! This Christmas is a special one for all of us…

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Event Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025 @ 2:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

Indigenous Mexican Saint Juan Diego with roses & the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on his tilma (cloak). On…

3rd Sunday of Advent ~ These late Advent days are filled with many blessings! At the Mass, we hear the…

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In the Name of Heaven ~ A few weeks ago, I answered the door at St. Pius V, I found…

It is certainly beginning to look a lot like Christmas at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic School. Along with these activities, our students are hard at work getting ready for Christmas concerts and plays and our student council is also working on how to best celebrate the season…

Event Date: December 24, 2024, 9:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

Looking for that special gift for that SMOS-loving family member or friend who has everything?? The SMOS PTA has you…

2nd Sunday of Advent ~ The Season of Advent ushers in a new cycle of the Lectionary, the Book of…

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Reflection on The Holy Family, by Lucas Southerton What immediately strikes me about this image is the radiant joy of…

Today marks the second Sunday of Advent, a time of year in which we celebrate the beginning of the new liturgical year.  This is truly a wonderful time to be in Catholic schools.  Our students are hard at work preparing for the coming of Jesus by creating advent wreaths, participating…

Truth with Intensity ~ We hear from John the Baptist this weekend, one of the more colorful personae in our…

Schedules, information, and Mass times for the 2024 Advent, Christmas, and New Years holidays.

The holiday season is supposed to be full of joy, happiness, and time with loved ones. But, for many women,…

Troop 110 is in need of an adult volunteer to be the new Troop Treasurer – Come help ensure the continuation of an exciting and impactful youth program in our community!

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

Because of donors like you, we were able to raise over $8100 (130% of our goal amount) to purchase NEW CHAIRS for the Church Hall.

Event Dates: Friday, December 13 at 7:00pm; Saturday, December 14 at 7:00pm; Sunday, December 15 at 2:00pm.

Out and about, it is already Christmastime, but in Church, we are beginning the season of Advent, a time of…

As we enter the Advent-Christmas season, SMOS Immigration contemplates this much-loved story, filled with journeys and arrivals, and unlikely folk….

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SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

“Celebrate the Advent Season” by Gwen Heithaus, Coordinator of Religious Education

Advent is just around the corner. Join others in prayer every day this Advent season reflecting on and encountering God’s…

Sponsored by the Respect Life Committee Thank you St. Margaret of Scotland for all of your support! Together, we raised $3037 for…

Event Date: #GivingTuesday, Tuesday, December 3
https://bit.ly/SMOSiGiveCatholic

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Happy Thanksgiving! I wish you all a wonderful day and a wonderful dinner with your family and friends! I hope…

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion According to the Bible by Corey Shorter, CIDE

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 $25,000 to help our Neighbors in Need weather the winter ahead.

Event Date: Thursday, November 28, 10:30am
Tower Grove Park Soccer Field

Event Date: Thursday, December 5, 6:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

On Thursday night, October 24, 2024, St. Margaret of Scotland School presented a 60-minute discussion co-sponsored by the SMOS PTA and Gun Sense: For the Common Good, hosted as part of the SMOS Gun Sense team’s four-part series called “From Outrage To Action”. For Part IV, St. Margaret of Scotland joined with Be SMART For Kids and Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital to present a conversation on Kids, Guns, & Safety.

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

Event Date: Monday, December 9, 6:00pm
The Home of Prudence Kramer, 3847 Flora Pl., Saint Louis, MO 63110

Celebrating Our Patroness – Growing In Faith with Ruth Pera, Faith Formation Coordinator

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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The holidays will soon be upon us! Thanksgiving is next week, and two weeks from now is the start of…

Five of our students performed a fantastic concert on Saturday, November 9th as part of the Metro 8 All-District Honor…

Event Date: Friday, November 15, 2024, 5:00-7:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School

Event Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024, 2:00-3:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

SAVE THE DATE St. Margaret of Scotland will be participating in #iGiveCatholic on GivingTuesday, December 3rd.  During this 24-hour crowdfunding, philanthropic…

Event Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024, 6:00-8:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

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This Thursday evening, our St. Margaret of Scotland Music Ministry will be honored with the Great Preacher Award, given by…

You Who Do Through – A Spiritual Reflection by Orin Johnson, Director of Music & Liturgy

Event Date: Wednesday, November 13, 7:00am-7:00pm
Well Met Café

Event Date: Friday, November 22, 2024, 6:00-9:00pm
School Gym

Hosted by the Immigrant & Refugee Ministry Thank you so much for your participation in and support of an astoundingly…

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A (True) Tale of Two Parishioners: Recently, I received a voicemail from a parishioner (I suppose) who asked if we…

What Are You Doing To Raise Up Saints In Our Parish?
by Gwen Heithaus, Coordinator of Religious Education

Event Date: Thursday, November 21, 7:00-8:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School – 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, 63110

Event Date: Saturday, November 16, 4:30pm
Church & Courtyard

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This week, our students at St. Margaret of Scotland School have a short week, as it’s the end of the…

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

Giving Thanks For All Things by Corey Shorter, Coordinator of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity

St. Margaret of Scotland hosted a prayer vigil, organized by its Gun Sense team, to commemorate the 2-year anniversary of the CVPA/CSMB school shooting.

We remember all our beloved dead, especially our family members and friends, our parishioners, and especially those who have died…

Event Date: Wednesday, November 13, 8:15am
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

Event Date: Wednesday, November 13, 8:15am
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

Event Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024, 7:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

Please consider lending a hand at the next St. John’s Peace Meal on Saturday, October 26th (sign-up below). Spots are still available for the 3:45-5:45pm shift.  It’s a great way to support those in need, especially during these hot summer months.  This volunteer opportunity is open to all parishioners – young and old – so don’t hesitate to join!

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

October is Respect Life Month; it is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For a few years, I served on the…

Growing In Faith by Ruth Pera, Faith Formation Coordinator

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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 27.

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

Event Date: Saturday, November 16, 9:00am
Sons of Rest Pavilion, Tower Grove Park

Mark your calendars – for the St. Margaret Market 2024! This annual holiday market benefits the SMOS School Library.

Registration for vendors has begun and tickets will be available soon. If you’re interested in a booth, please contact the SMOS PTA at pta@stmargaretstl.org.

More details to come about this event SOON!

As Mr. Holley has been mentioning, we are in the second year of our strategic planning process for the school….

Event Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024, 3:30-5:00pm
TBA

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.

A Spiritual Reflection – by Orin Johnson, Director of Music & Liturgy

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

St. Margaret of Scotland Parish was founded 125 years ago; the first Mass for the new parish was celebrated on…

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Event Date: Friday, November 8, 2024, 6:00-8:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall – 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, 63110

Support the SMOS Boy Scouts’ 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.  

Archbishop Rozanski has asked all the parishes of the Archdiocese to take a special collection for the Hurricane Helene relief…

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. 12-13 at all Masses. Please take yours home, fill it with coins, dollars, or checks and return it the weekend of Oct 19-20. You can also donate online.

Event Dates: Auditions – Saturday, October 19, 1:00pm; Callbacks – Sunday, October 20, 1:00pm
Church Hall

The SMOS St. Vincent DePaul Society is organizing a food collection for Thanksgiving 2024 to assist local impoverished individuals. They are collecting 400 cans of yams for the Isaiah 58 food pantry before 11/11.

Event Date: Saturday, October 19, 8:00am-1:00pm
Old Playground Pavilion – Tower Grove Park

Event Date: Tuesday, October 15, 6:30pm
Church Hall

SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

From the Coordinator of Religious Education – by Gwen Heithaus, Coordinator of Religious Education

In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and this first Sunday of October is designated…

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

Event Date: Sunday, October 20, 12:00pm, Church

Troop 110 will be selling popcorn as part of their annual fundraiser after all Masses on Saturday and Sunday, October 5 & 6.

Sunday, October 6, 2024 is Respect Life Sunday! This is the beginning of Respect Life month in which we celebrate…

What is Amendment 3? When Roe v. Wade was overturned in June of 2022, the legality of abortion was returned…

The SMOS Gun Sense: For the Common Good team is honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity to remember victims and survivors, raise awareness of what domestic violence is, how to recognize it, and what can be done to prevent it.

Giving It All To God – by Corey Shorter, Coordinator of Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity

Stewardship season continues at St. Margaret of Scotland this weekend as we hear the parish financial report from members of…

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SMOS School News – by Patrick Holley, Principal

Event Date: Friday, October 4, 5:00pm
Church Courtyard