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
Decorating Our Church for Christmas
On Sunday, December 21 immediately following the 10am Mass, please join our parish family in decorating our beautiful church for Christmas. All hands are needed – big or small. We have garland to hang, trees to assemble, and bows to fluff. We look forward to getting together to welcome Our Lord at Christmas. Thank you!
Decorating Our Church for Christmas
Upcoming Holiday Schedule
We wanted to note the upcoming holiday schedule around the parish for the upcoming weeks:
- Christmas Eve – Wednesday, December 24, 4:30pm & 10:00pm
- Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25, 9:00am Mass (No Eucharistic Adoration Scheduled)
- Day After Christmas – Friday, December 26 – NO MASS SCHEDULED
- Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (Holy Day) – Wednesday, December 31, 4:30pm & Thursday, January 1, 9:00am Masses (No Eucharistic Adoration Scheduled)
- Epiphany – Sunday, January 4
- Church Christmas Decorations Takedown – Sunday, January 11, after 10 AM Mass
CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE DETAILS
Due to the upcoming holidays, the bulletin article submission schedule is as follows:
- Weekend of December 13-1 articles are due on Thursday, December 4 by 2:00pm.
- Weekend of December 20-21 articles are due on Wednesday, December 10 by 2:00pm.
- Weekend of December 27-28 articles are due on Monday, December 15 by 2:00pm.
- Weekend of January 3-4 articles are due on Wednesday, December 17 by 2:00pm.
Questions? Please contact Michael Sonntag at parishnews@stmargaretstl.org or call 314-776-0363.
Upcoming Holiday Schedule
End of the Year Contributions
At the close of the year many parishioners like to make special donations to the church as part of their tax strategy. Your “little something extra” at Christmas can help us keep pace with our parish budget that is trying to meet St. Margaret’s expanding needs. When making your additional holiday contributions, note carefully that all checks dated up to “December 31” will be counted toward your 2025 contribution statement; whereas those marked “January 1” (& thereafter) will go toward your 2026 statement. Consider the WeShare online giving option found on our parish website. It’s the most convenient way to make your donations, and you can set up a regular giving plan. Thanks for your generosity!
End of the Year Contributions
#iGiveCatholic 2025
Once again, we are incredibly blown away by the generosity shown to St. Margaret of Scotland yesterday during this year’s #iGiveCatholic on #GivingTuesday. Because of our wonderful SMOS community and donors like you, we were able to raise just shy of $10,000 (that’s over 140% of our goal amount) to purchase much-needed audio-visual equipment for the Parish & School.
CLICK HERE FOR INFO & TO DONATE
#iGiveCatholic 2025
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
Holiday Helping Hands 2025
Youth Ministry is offering Holiday Helping Hands, a seasonal service to assist parishioners with preparing their Christmas surprises. If you would like help with special items you are planning to share with loved ones, our Tidings & Trimmings Crew is ready to serve!
SMOS Spiritwear Christmas Gifts 2025
🎄 Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite SMOS fan? SMOS Spiritwear makes excellent Christmas gifts! 🎁
Parish gear, 125th anniversary items, and cozy winter apparel are all available through South City Sporting Goods. Perfect for stockings, teachers, and anyone who loves SMOS!
👉 Order here: bit.ly/smosspirit25-26
Featured Events
Annual Charlie Brown Christmas Musical 2025
Event Dates: Friday, December 12 at 7:00pm; Saturday, December 13 at 7:00pm; Sunday, December 14 at 2:00pm ...
Stand Up For Social Justice – December 2025
Event Date: Friday, December 5, 2025, 4:30-6:00pm S. Grand Blvd. at Flora Pl. (2100 block), Saint Louis, MO 63104 ...
Advent Compline 2025
Event Date: Sunday, December 7, 7:30pm St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110 ...
Building Bridges In A Divided Church
Event Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8:00-11:30am St. Margaret of Scotland School Cafeteria – 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, 63110 ...
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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