This Week at St. Margaret's

Weekly News from St. Margaret of Scotland Parish

April 24, 2026

In the Community:

Coffee and Juice Service - This Sunday

Stick around after this Sunday’s Masses (April 26th) for coffee, juice, and an opportunity to support our parish teens.

Donations will help send five St. Margaret students to the Steubenville Youth Conference this summer.

Every sip supports their growth in faith!

Adoration

We are truly blessed to have the opportunity for Eucharistic Adoration at St. Margaret’s every Wednesday, a sacred time to step away from the busyness of life and spend quiet, prayerful time with Our Lord.

Each Wednesday, the church is open for Adoration from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and everyone is warmly invited to participate. Even one hour in His presence can bring peace, clarity, and grace to your week.

If you are able to commit to an hour, we kindly ask you to sign up using the link below. Our goal is to have at least four adorers each hour, ensuring that Jesus is never left alone.

Signing up for the same hour each week is especially helpful and allows us to provide consistent coverage throughout the day.

Your commitment, whether weekly or occasional, makes a meaningful difference for our parish community.

To learn more about Eucharistic Adoration and to reserve an hour, please use the link below.

Save the Date - Baby Shower Drive - May 9th and 10th

Reach Out/Outreach Ministry is hosting a Baby Shower Drive for Saint Mary's Home for Mothers

Suggested Donations Include:

You can shop online at Target’s Gift Registry site:

www.target.com/gift-registry

Search for Organization: St Mary’s Home for Mothers in Liberty

Designate delivery direct to St Mary’s Home in Liberty

2027 First Communion and Confirmation Meeting

Any parent interested in having their child receive

First Communion or Confirmation

this upcoming year are invited to attend an informational meeting on

Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30pm

in the Holy Family Room.

The focus of this meeting will be on The Way and how families can best utilize this resource as they prepare their child for these sacraments.

Save the Date - Homeschool Recognition Mass - May 31st

We warmly invite homeschooling families who wish to celebrate a milestone or graduation to join us for a special blessing during the

10:00 AM Mass on May 31st

St. Sebastian Soccer Team

The St. Sebastian soccer team kicked off their season with their very first practice full of energy and excitement. The players learned the basics, and shared plenty of smiles as they got to know their teammates. Coaches focused on fun and teamwork, setting the tone for a great season ahead.

Statement on Pro-Life Amendment

Statement of the Missouri Catholic Conference on

Pro-life Amendment 3 We, the Catholic Bishops of Missouri, are committed to protecting the sanctity and dignity of all human life, including the poor and needy, refugees and immigrants, prisoners on death row, and mothers and children.

In Missouri, this dignity is being threatened by the pro-abortion amendment passed in 2024. That amendment enshrined a sweeping right to abortion in the State Constitution and eliminated the legislature’s ability to set common-sense safeguards for the abortion industry, including the requirement that only doctors perform abortions, the requirement that parents be notified and give consent before their minor child has an abortion, and the requirement that abortion clinics be licensed and inspected.

This year, Missourians will have the opportunity to restore those safeguards by voting for Amendment 3. The proposed constitutional amendment will protect women’s health and safety and restore protections for the unborn.

We ask the faithful and all people of good will to join us in prayer and fasting for the success of Amendment 3 and to support each human person from conception to natural death.

Holy Eucharist Fraternity Presents

The Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi

All are invited to a Day of Reflection celebrating 800 years since the death of St. Francis of Assisi.

Knights of the Holy Eucharist, founded by Mother Angelica of EWTN, will be the speakers.

Day of Reflection

Saturday, May 16, 2026

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Cost: $30 (includes lunch)

St. John Lalande Catholic Church

805 NW RD Mize Rd.

Blue Springs, MO

Please use the link below for more information and to register.

St. Michael's Guardian Golf Classic

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026

Fred Arbanas Golf Course

11100 View High Drive | Kansas City

Are you ready for a day of fun on the fairways?! Gather your fellow alumni, colleagues, family or friends and register for the Guardian Golf Classic.

The tournament is an 18-hole, four-person scramble set for Friday, June 5 at Fred Arbanas Golf Course. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. Registration includes green fees and cart rental, beverages, and awards luncheon following the round. Must be age 21+ to participate.

Click HERE to access the online registration and sponsorship form.

Not a golfer? No problem! You can still show your support by sponsoring or making a tax-deductible donation toward the event. Proceeds benefit the athletics and activities programs at St. Michael.

For more information about the Guardian Golf Classic, Click HERE to view the website.

Holy Spirit Summer Lunch Program

Summer is approaching, and for many children in our community—over 25% in the southwest LS area, Raymore, and Peculiar—it means the end of reliable school meals and the start of summer hunger. The Summer Lunch Program provides vital nourishment, but our need for support has never been greater. Please answer the call: soaring food costs means every dollar makes a difference, and every volunteer hour ensures a child receives a meal.

We could also use donation supplies. When you are at the grocery store, please pick up some sandwich, snack, or gallon size Ziploc or re-closable bags, boxes of individual chips, boxes of individual cookies, and/or  Kool-Aid Jammers. These can be dropped off in the parish office. Thank you for your support!

Sign up to volunteer early via Signup Genius:

Click here to sign up to volunteer and learn more.

Click here to donate 

or

Mail donations to the Holy Spirit

1800 SW State Route 150

Lee's Summit, MO 64082

(Memo: Summer Lunch Program).

Join Our Parish

Ready to join the St. Margaret's Community?

The first step is to become a registered member. Use the link below.

We look forward to welcoming you into our parish family.

Ushers

We are looking for ushers for all Masses.

If you feel you can assist our parish as an usher, please use the link below to sign up.

Thank you in advance!

Little Lambs

Join Little Lambs

Seasonal and monthly catechesis about the Catholic faith to little ones.

Learn more with the link below.

LS Catholic Magazine - Advertising Submissions

We’re reaching out to the Lee’s Summit Community with a new magazine, LS Catholic, set to hit mailboxes in February.

We would love your help!

Do you know a business that may be interested in advertising in the LS Catholic Magazine?

Submit a business using the link below or look for the flyer on the table in the entry at Mass.

Thank you!

From The Office:

Ministry Schedule

Weekly Giving - 4/19/26

The Sick of Our Parish

Dianne Studer ~ Teresa Mangiaracina ~ Larry Boyd ~ Nancy Hayob

Bob Ulrich ~ Joan Gardner ~ Claudia Ulrich ~ Steve Grant

Nancy Lee ~ Ron Buckley ~ Debbie Westphal ~ Laura Kelly

Joan Wright ~ Daniel Mathews ~Tim Walters ~ Kathy Cushing

Abigail Morse ~ Bill and Nadine Trollinger ~ Sharon Walsh

Jim Eschenheimer ~ Vince Bundy

Our Pope, Our Bishop, Our Diocese, Our Priest, Our Deacon, and Our Parish

Prayer Chain Requests and All Medical Professionals

Local, State, and National Leaders and Our Country

First Responders and Military

Sean Stull—Lieutenant (Golden, CO Fire Dept)

Tim Kuehnert—Captain (Tulsa, OK Fire Dept)

Jonas Bresette—Navy (Gulfport, MS)

Colin Luke—Air National Guard (Rosecrans ANGB)

Tyler Terrono—Captain USMC (Camp Pendleton)

Cameron Paquette—Navy (Tinker Air Force Base)

Tim Good—Firefighter/EMT (Riverside, MO Fire Dept)

Ben Asplund—Police Officer (KCMO Police Dept)

Ryan Asbury—Air National Guard (Whiteman AFB)

With deep sorrow and Christian hope, we mourn the recent passing of Norman Parker, a Pioneer Member of St. Margaret of Scotland. Norman was called home to the Lord after a life marked by faith, devotion to family, and quiet strength. A faithful Catholic, he found comfort in prayer and trusted in God’s promise of everlasting life.

He now rests in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father.

Keep his wife, Elvira Darner, and her sister and brother-in-law, Sylvia and Larry Boyd, in your prayers as they walk together through this time of sorrow, taking comfort in the hope of the Resurrection.



Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Mass Intentions

Saturday, April 25, 4:00 PM

The People of St. Margaret of Scotland Parish

Sunday, April 26, 8:00 AM

+ Fr. Clifford Duan ‘Bo’ Ryan

Sunday, April 26, 10:00 AM

For all who have been affected by spring storms

Tuesday, April 28, 8:15 AM

+ Poor Souls in Purgatory

Thursday, April 30, 8:15 AM

+ Norman Parker by Our Parish Family

Friday, May 1, 8:15 AM

For the unemployed and the underemployed

Saturday, May 2, 4:00 PM

+ Sal Marzullo by Tom and Lexie Terrono

Sunday, May 3, 8:00 AM

+ Adam Grote by The Grote Family

Sunday, May 3, 10:00 AM

For the People of St. Margaret of Scotland Parish

Mass Times for the Week of April 26, 2026

Weekend Masses:

Sat. 4:00 PM

Sun. 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM

Daily Mass:

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

Coffee and Donuts after Thursday Mass

Rosary:

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

Reconciliation:

Sat. 3:00 PM

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

or by appointment

Adoration:

Wed. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Did You Know?

During office hours, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the church is open for prayer. Please feel free to come by and spend time in quiet prayer.

Bulletin Submission Deadline

To ensure everyone has ample time to prepare,

the bulletin submission deadline is Monday at noon.



Your cooperation will help us keep the bulletin timely and relevant for our parish. Thank you for supporting these improvements!

Events This Week

Coffee and Juice Service

4/26/26 After Both Masses

St. Margaret's

Coffee and Donuts

4/29/26 After 8:15 AM Mass

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