06/10/2026
St. Margaret of Scotland Weekly Newsletter 06-10-2026
Weekly Newsletter - June 10, 2026
In This Week's E-Blast
NEW THIS WEEK Parish Synodal Council Discernment 2026-2027 Parish Calendar Updates Annual Catholic Appeal Update MINISTRY NEWS LJM - Care For Creation: June Action Items Immigrant & Refugee Ministry: Accompaniment Trainings - June 2026
REMINDERS Annual Mission Appeal 2026 Father’s Day Cards & Remembrances Welcome Neighbor STL Int'l. Dinner Wellston Center Block Party COMMUNITY NEWS GVPTF: Gun Violence and Children Glennon Sunday Forgive Us Our Trespasses: MAAFA Prayer Service
Reach Graduation Ceremony
Benedictine Sisters Monastic Experience Summer/Fall 2026
Assumption Queen of Hearts Raffle
NEW THIS WEEK
Parish Synodal Council Discernment
Parish Synodal Council Discernment
Thursday, June 18 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, St. Vincent de Paul Chapel
3864 Flad Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110
All parishioners are invited to a Parish Synodal Council Discernment gathering on June 18th at 6:30 PM in St. Vincent de Paul Chapel in Church. This prayerful evening will focus on listening, reflection, and discerning how the Holy Spirit is calling our parish to grow in mission and community.
RSVP via the link below. Questions? Fr. Vien at [email protected] or (314) 776-0363.
2026-2027 Parish Calendar Updates
It’s time to lay out the calendar for the remainder of 2026 and the first half of 2027. If you lead a parish ministry or organization, or are planning an event, please contact Carmela Garza at 314-776-0363 or [email protected] with dates, times, and locations you plan to meet.
We must receive this information by Wednesday, July 1, 2026 . We will do our best to accommodate all requests, but space is limited and our active and growing parish has many needs. You’ll be notified if there’s a conflict in your request. Thank you for your cooperation.
This is your opportunity to block out space and claim your meeting times around the Parish for the next calendar year. So don't delay!
Annual Catholic Appeal Update
St. Margaret of Scotland Parish's 2026 challenge goal is $68,686, and to date, we’ve received $57,123 towards the Annual Catholic Appeal. Thank you to those who have already contributed.
If you haven’t done so yet, you can still make a gift to the ACA. Complete your pledge card and drop it off at the Parish Office, or make a gift online at the link below.
MINISTRY NEWS
LJM - Care For Creation June Action Items
"If you've never experienced the mystery of a resurrection, buy a package of seeds - cucumbers, pole beans, lettuce, what have you - and plant them in some fertile soil. As you push them into a dark tomb of silent earth, be assured that within weeks those seeds will break forth, throwing aside pebbles and weeds in order to grow… In New Seeds of Contemplation, Thomas Merton reflects on the book of Genesis, stating that God made and delights in 'the world as a garden.' ... Tending to and caring for one another and our fragile world as gardeners do? This is the glory of God." ( Pierre Eau Claire, NCR )
Action : "The food system is responsible for over a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions, of which approximately 80% are associated with livestock production. But swapping out those meat and dairy items for plant-based options can have an enormous impact on climate change and your personal carbon footprint." (earthday.org) Also, support a farmers' market or other small, local farmers.
Immigrant & Refugee Ministry Accompaniment Trainings - June 2026
REMINDERS
Annual Mission Appeal 2026
On the weekend of June 13–14 , St. Margaret of Scotland will participate in the St. Louis Archdiocese Missionary Plan of Cooperation (MCP), welcoming Rev. Fr. Deogratius Kyara of the Diocese of Tanga in Tanzania, East Africa . Fr. Deogratius will speak at all Masses about the needs of the Church in Tanzania and this year’s appeal supporting the education and formation of seminarians preparing for the priesthood. Your financial and spiritual support helps prepare future priests to serve the growing Church in Tanzania.
Envelopes for the Mission Appeal are available in the pews and at church entrances. Donations may be made through the special second collection or online at archstl.org/donatetothemissions (QR code). Please make checks payable to St. Margaret of Scotland with “For MCP-2026 Tanga Diocese” in the memo line.
Father’s Day Cards & Remembrances
Father’s Day is June 21. As in past years, Fr. John and Fr. Patrick will be offering a number of Masses for all the fathers of our parish, living and deceased. If you would like your father to be remembered in these Masses, envelopes are in the Church to record their names and make a donation. These names will be placed at St. Joseph’s Altar. You are welcome to give the included card to your father on Father’s Day.
May God bless all our fathers and may they be assisted by the prayers of St. Joseph!
Welcome Neighbor STL Int'l. Dinner
Join us for this special dinner celebrating International Refugee Day !
Sponsored by the Immigration Team - Part of the SMOS Living Justice Ministries
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church invites parishioners and neighbors to a special Welcome Neighbor STL Supper Club Dinner , supporting immigrant and refugee families in St. Louis through cultural exchange and community partnership.
In celebration of International Refugee Day, the evening will feature a traditional Afghan dinner prepared by local families who will share their culinary traditions, skills, and culture with guests. These suppers provide an opportunity to build community while helping families gain greater independence and confidence as they establish their lives here in the United States.
Wellston Center Block Party
COMMUNITY NEWS
GVPTF: Gun Violence and Children
JUNE IS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. Every day, more than 300 people are directly impacted by gun violence in the United States. Gun Violence Awareness Month was created to draw attention to this tragic reality and demand life-saving change. The St. Louis Archdiocese honors this month with a weekly series of bulletin articles.
From the St. Louis Archdiocesan Task Force On Gun Violence Prevention :
Guns are the leading cause of death for American children. In a typical year, 2500 children die by gun homicide, 1300 by firearm su***de, and 150 by unintentional shootings. In addition, 15,000 children are shot and wounded.
Today’s Gospel tells us, “At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned.” One way we can protect children who might be troubled is to lock our fi****ms and store ammunition separately to reduce unintentional shootings involving children and child su***des by fi****ms.
The Archdiocesan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force has made free gun locks available at all parishes. Check with the parish office if you would like a lock.
Glennon Sunday
This past weekend was what is known as Glennon Sunday . It's held the first weekend in June each year as a way to donate to the good work of Cardinal Glennon Hospital.
If you wish to donate, please click the link below or use the envelope provided for your monthly donations.
Forgive Us Our Trespasses:
MAAFA Prayer Service
Reach Graduation Ceremony
This June, Reach is celebrating the first-ever graduating class of ReachUP, the Reach University of Parenting, at Chaminade.
These are mothers and fathers who chose life for their children and then committed to a full year of parenting education, support, and growth to build stronger families. For some, this will be the first graduation of their lives.
Benedictine Sisters Monastic Experience Summer/Fall 2026
The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration invite single women, ages 18-40 who are curious about religious life, to their Monastic Experience June 26-28, 2026, at their monastery in Clyde, Missouri.
It’s a chance to experience the daily rhythm of monastic life where participants can join the Sisters in praying the Divine Office, Daily Mass and Eucharistic Adoration, as well as experiencing Lectio Divina (praying with Scripture) and gaining wisdom from the Benedictine tradition. There is no cost to attend, and more details are available at www.benedictinesisters.org - Vocations - Events.
To register, please contact Sister Nancy Rose at (660) 944-2221 ext. 142 or [email protected] or complete the form at https://bit.ly/4skj3Xa .
Assumption Queen of Hearts Raffle
Assumption's Queen of Hearts Drawing has reached a jackpot of over $210,000!
They project that the jackpot will be over $230,000 for the live drawing on Facebook at 9pm on June 16th . Get your tickets today for this fundraiser, which is helping to pay for a new HVAC unit for their church and grade school.
Coming Up This Next Week...
Keeping Your Parish Calendar Up To Date!
C = Church; CR = Canmore Room; PH = Parish Hall; P = Purcell Hall; R = Rectory; S = School
June 11 - Eucharistic Adoration, 7:00am-3:00pm (Chapel)
June 12 - LJM Meal Dropoff/Packaging - Tornado Relief, 8:00-11:00am (PH)
June 13 - Annual Mission Appeal Mass, 4:30pm (C)
June 14 - Rosary, 7:30am (C)
June 14 - Annual Mission Appeal Masses, 8:00am & 10:00am (C)
June 16 - Troop 110G Babysitting Class, 9:00am-2:30pm (PH)
June 16 - Gun Sense Advocacy Wkgp. Mtg., 6:30-7:45pm (CR)
June 17 - School Board Mtg, 7:00-8:30pm (CR)
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