This Month at St. Margaret's

Upcoming Events and Announcements for the Month

October 2026

We're excited to share the very first edition of our new monthly parish newsletter!

While our weekly Friday e-blast will continue to provide essential parish announcements and reminders, this monthly update will help you stay connected to all the wonderful things happening throughout our parish family.

Look for ministry news, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, parish highlights, and more on the first Tuesday of each month.

Have something to share? Submit ministry updates, announcements, and event information to communications@stmos.org, by the last Tuesday of the previous month for consideration in the next newsletter.

Please join us in our October Hallow Prayer Challenges.

October - Month of the Rosary

We will be praying the Rosary everyday in October, the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary. Learn insights on the Rosary and pray with different guides each day, as we meditate on the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. You are not too late to join us for the remainder of the month!

October 5th Parish Week

Our parish is participating in the Hallow Parish Week prayer challenge, “Rebuild My Church.” This is an opportunity to spend seven days with the saints, focusing together on prayer, the sacraments, authentic communion, generosity, invitation, and living as missionary disciples. Please go to our parish page on the Hallow app and join the prayer challenge today. The challenge started on October 5th but please join in today!

Baby Bottle Campaign

Thank you to everyone that participated in the Baby Bottle Drive this past month. We appreciate your support and generosity.

If you happen to have any bottles still at your home or office, please return those as soon as possible. Thank you!

Monthly Council Meeting

October 8th at 7:00 PM

VFW Hall

Charity Golf Classic

October 11th at 1:00 PM

Hoots Hollow Golf Course

Developmental Disabilities Drive

Tootsie Roll Drive

October 16-18th

Find Your St. Margaret's Knights at any of these locations:

Price Chopper - Todd George & 50 Hwy

Walmart South - 150 Hwy

HyVee East Grocery & Gas

HyVee West Grocery and Gas

Downtown Farmer's Market (10/17 Only)

Little Lambs Gathering

Sunday, October 11th

after the 10:00 AM Mass

Holy Family Room

Please join us this coming month as we continue our study on the parts of the Mass. This month we will be covering the Our Father. If you've been meaning to come but haven't made it yet, this is a great month to jump in. All children ages 10 and under are welcome. 

Lunch Bunch

October 7th at 11:30 AM

Corner Cafe

4215 S. Little Blue Parkway

Independence, MO

RSVP: Sue Blake-Bundy by noon Monday, October 5th.

Fall into BINGO

October 20th - 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Holy Family Room at St. Margaret's

Bring your favorite snack to share and bring a friend. BINGO cards are $2.00 and additional BINGO cards are available for $2!



Please RSVP by 10/19 to Sue Blake-Bundy

Shining Star Christmas Giving Tree

Preparations are underway for the 2026 Shining Star Christmas Giving Tree! Friendship Ministry anticipates that 15 children will benefit from the generosity and support of our parish community this Christmas season. More details on how you can participate will be coming soon. Thank you for helping make Christmas brighter for these children and their families.

St. Margaret's Monthly Food Drive

October 10th and 11th

Your generosity, in any way, is greatly appreciated!

Bring your donations to Mass with you on Saturday and Sunday. Items will be picked up on Sunday after the 10:00 AM Mass and delivered on Monday.

Thank you!

Meditating on Catholic Matrimony

Katy Trail/Rock Island Trail Backpacking Retreat

Friday 10/16 at 8:00 AM - Saturday 10/17 at 5:00 PM

Two day retreat for married and engaged men to prayerfully reflect on the Catholic rite of matrimony - God's plan for love, covenant, and the mission of husbandhood.

Retreat will focus on:

Theology of Sacramental Marriage

The Vows and Their Meaning

The Mission of Husband and Father

Living Out Marriage in the World

Cost: $45 for tent camping, $55 for cabin (limited number)

Includes all meals and lodging options

Mass of Infant and Child Remembrance 

Sunday, October 25^th at 10am 

We invite families who have experienced the loss of an infant or child to join us for a special Mass of Remembrance on October 25 at 10:00 a.m. Together, we will entrust our little ones to the loving mercy of God and pray for comfort, healing, and hope.

Following Mass, several ministries will be available to offer resources, support, and guidance to families who may find them helpful. Families will also have the opportunity to enter their child’s name in our parish Book of Life.



If you would like your child’s name to be read during the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass, please register by October 21.

Women's Adoration Evening

Wednesday, October 28th at 7pm 

All women of the parish are invited to join us for an evening of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Following Adoration, we will gather in the Holy Family Room for fellowship and light refreshments. If you're able, please bring a snack to share. We hope you'll join us for this beautiful evening of prayer and community!

First Friday Adoration

November 6th 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

We still have a few Adorer time slots that need to be filled.

Spending just one hour with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament is a beautiful way to grow in faith, find peace, and pray for the needs of our parish and loved ones.

Please prayerfully consider making this commitment and helping ensure that every hour is covered. Your presence makes a difference.

St. Margaret's App

A new way to stay connected with St. Margaret's: our brand-new app!

Stay up to date with upcoming events, read the weekly bulletin, receive important notifications, and so much more.



Download the Iphone app today and stay connected wherever you are!

Google Play Download Coming Soon!

Vote Yes on Amendment 3

Amendment 3 in 2026 will:

• Restore protections for the unborn
• Require abortion clinics to meet high standards for safety and cleanliness
• Endure parental or judicial consent for minors
• Severely limit public funding for abortion services
• Prevent surgical or medical gender transition on minors

As we approach the November state elections, join us for a parish presentation on Faithful Citizenship and Amendment 3. The passing of Amendment 3 would reinstate health care protections for women and children, ensuring safety standards and abortion limitations.

Do you have questions about Amendment 3 and what it means? Do you want to have meaningful conversations with others about the Amendment? Are you opposed to the Amendment and want to understand Church teaching about abortion? One last chance to participate in a presentation.

October 7th at 7:30 PM

NW Missouri State University Newman Center

Middle School - Scavenger Hunt

October 10th 2:00 - 5:00 PM

St. Michael the Archangel High School

All Middle Schoolers are welcome to join in the fun. There will be snacks, games, music and a challenge for you and your friends.

City on a Hill

KC Underground

October 15th at St. Joseph in Shawnee

December 17th at Holy Trinity in Lenexa

Tuesdays at the Boulevard

November 17th

SoulCore

October 16th at 9:30 AM (Indoor Chair)

October 20th at 5:30 PM (Outdoor Mat)

November 6th at 9:30 AM (Indoor Chair)

November 17th at 6:00 PM (Indoor Mat)

SoulCore is a prayer experience for body, mind and soul that combines the prayers of the Rosary with core strengthening and functional movement.

Adults only - no fitness level or experience needed.

Dress in comfortable clothing and bring a fitness mat for Tuesday classes.

Free will donations will be accepted.

St. Michael's Open House

October 17, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Experience St. Michael's academics, athletics, activities and community firsthand. Meet the people who make St. Michael's unique and see what your future as a guardian could look like.

High Schoolers - United Night

October 24th 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Our Lady of the Presentation Parish

Come meet other high school students from around the area, enjoy games, great food, music, and so much more! Whether you're new to Youth Ministry or have been coming for years, we'd love to have you join us.

Ancient Order of Hibernians

Chili Dinner and Ratucky Derby

October 24 - Dinner 5:30 PM, Races 7:00 PM

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish

21 and Over

Tickets $30 per person - $35 per person at the door

$280 Table (8 people)

To find all events happening at St. Margaret's use the link below.

October Prayer Intentions

Bishop Johnston:

For those who have hardened their hearts against the Holy Spirit.



Holy Father:

Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.

Weekly Readings

We encourage everyone to bookmark the USCCB page to keep up with the daily readings.

Remember in Your Prayers

The Sick of Our Parish

Dianne Studer ~ Teresa Mangiaracina ~ Larry Boyd ~ Nancy Hayob

Bob Ulrich ~ Joan Gardner ~ Claudia Ulrich ~ Steve Grant

Nancy Lee ~ Debbie Westphal ~ Laura Kelly

Joan Wright ~ Daniel Mathews ~Tim Walters ~ Kathy Cushing

Nadine Trollinger ~ Sharon Walsh ~ Jim Eschenheimer

Vince Bundy ~ Jackie Ballard

Our Pope, Our Bishop, Our Diocese, Our Priest, Our Deacons,

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 (Marine Corps Base Quantico)

Cameron Paquette—Navy (Naval Station Mayport)

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

Ben Asplund—Police Officer (KCMO Police Dept)

Ryan Asbury—Air National Guard (Whiteman AFB)

If you have parish/community news to share or an upcoming event that you would like listed in the St. Margaret's Monthly,

please email your information to communications@stmos.org.

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