This Week at St. Margaret's

Weekly News from St. Margaret of Scotland Parish

October 23, 2026

In the Community:

Over the next several weeks, Missourians will be considering how to vote on Amendment 3, which would repeal the most harmful provisions of the 2024 amendment that regrettably enshrined abortion in our state constitution. Bishop Johnston joins his brother bishops across the state of Missouri in urging Catholics to vote YES on Amendment 3.

You may read or watch the full statement from the Missouri bishops at kcsjcatholic.org.

ACA Update

Thank you, St. Margaret’s! As of this week, our parish has reached 124% of our pledged-dollars goal and 102% of our participation goal for the 2026 Annual Catholic Appeal.

The diocese measures each parish’s progress in two ways: the total dollars pledged and the number of individuals or families who make a pledge. Although we have surpassed both goals, St. Margaret’s will be officially recognized for meeting its appeal goal only after the diocese receives the full amount of the parish goal.



We are deeply grateful for your generous support. If you have an outstanding pledge balance, please submit your payment as soon as possible so our parish can be officially recognized for meeting its 2026 ACA goal.

Parish Mission - Register Today!

Join us for a special two-day Parish Mission with Aviva Lund of Hallow, a Catholic speaker whose passion is helping others encounter the loving presence of Christ and grow in the interior life. Inspired by her own experience of meeting the Lord in Eucharistic Adoration as a child, Aviva draws from her formation in theology, philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience to offer practical and meaningful insights into prayer, discipleship, and human flourishing.

Drawing from the Gospel story of Jesus and the Woman at the Well, this mission will explore how Christ meets us in our deepest needs and continually invites us into a deeper relationship with Him through prayer.

Friday, December 4 | 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 5 | 5:30 PM

Attend either session or both.

Open to all adults.

No cost to attend.

Registration required.

Whether you're just beginning to develop a prayer life or seeking to go deeper in your relationship with the Lord, this mission offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and respond to Christ's invitation: "Whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst."

All men are invited to a Men's Gathering

November 3rd at St. Margaret's.

Eucharistic Holy Hour begins at 6:00 PM, with a Fire Pit Social at 7:00 PM.

Please bring your rosary, camping chair and drinks.

First Friday Adoration - November 6th

A few time slots remain open for First Friday Adoration on November 6. We invite you to prayerfully consider committing to an hour with our Eucharistic Lord. Your presence helps ensure that the Blessed Sacrament is never left unattended.

From The Office:

Ministry Schedule

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Please join us in praying for comfort and peace for the family and friends of our beloved parishioner, Jim Eschenheimer, who entered eternal life on Sunday, October 18. May all who knew and loved Jim find consolation in the knowledge that he is reunited with Barbara, his devoted wife of 60 years, who preceded him in death.

Although Jim will be deeply missed, we remain steadfast in our faith and in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection, trusting that we will see him again.



Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

Please pray for the sick and homebound members of our parish, that God may grant them healing, strength, and comfort. We also lift up in prayer all those serving in the military, asking the Lord to protect them and bring them safely home to their families. May we also remember our priests, deacons, and all who serve the Church, that they may be blessed with wisdom, courage, and perseverance as they faithfully carry out their ministry. Let us keep all those in need of God's grace and mercy in our prayers.

Mass Intentions

Saturday, October 24, 4:00 PM

+ Ron Buckley by Larry and Sylvia Boyd

Sunday, October 25, 8:00 AM

The People of St. Margaret of Scotland Parish

Sunday, October 25, 10:00 AM

For the 50th Anniversary of John and Debra Hausler

Tuesday, October 27, 8:15 AM

+ Esther Huslig by Our Parish Family

Wednesday, October 28, 11:00 AM

+ Rafael Lozano, Sr. by Greg Walters

Thursday, October 29, 8:15 AM

+ Jim Eschenheimer by Our Parish Family

Friday, October 30, 8:15 AM

Special Intention for Cindy Green by Janet Green

Saturday, October 31, 4:00 PM

+ Jim Stohr by The Friendship Ministry

Sunday, November 1, 8:00 AM

+ Dan Cline by Don and Ruth Hicks

Sunday, November 1, 10:00 AM

The People of St. Margaret of Scotland Parish

Mass Times for this Week

Weekend Masses:

Sat. 4:00 PM

Sun. 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM

Daily Mass:

Tue., Thu., & Fri. 8:15 AM

Wed. 11:00 AM

Rosary:

Tue., Thu., & Fri. 7:45 AM

Reconciliation:

Sat. 3:00 PM

Tue., Thu., & Fri. 7:45 AM

Wed. 10:15 AM or by appointment

Adoration:

Wed. 10:00 - 11:00 AM

First Fridays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Please Note:

The church opens 35 minutes before weekday Masses

Events This Week

Weekly and Monthly Email Blast Information

To better serve our parish family, our weekly Friday email will be streamlined to include only essential parish announcements.

Our monthly parish update will go out on the first Tuesday of each month, featuring ministry news, group activities, volunteer opportunities, and highlights of all that's happening throughout our parish community.

To have your announcement, event, or ministry update featured in the monthly e-blast, please submit your information by the last Tuesday of the previous month. Thank you!

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"The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to combatting sexual abuse in the Church. If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you observe or suspect sexual abuse:

1. Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.392.3738 (if the victim is currently under the age of 18), and

2. Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911.

If the abuse involves a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, report the suspected abuse to the Diocesan Ombudsman, ombudsman@ombudsmankcsj.org (816) 213-6024.

The Diocese has a sincere commitment to providing care and healing resources to victims of sexual abuse and their families. Please contact the Victim Advocate, at 816-714-2357 or victimadvocate@diocesekcsj.org for more information."