About Santa Margarita de Escocia · Laredo, Texas
Santa Margarita de Escocia is a Spanish-language Roman Catholic parish located at 320 Segovia Drive in the Santa Rita neighborhood of Laredo, Texas, in the Diocese of Laredo. The parish serves a predominantly bilingual community along the U.S.–Mexico border, offering daily and weekend Masses, sacramental preparation (baptism, weddings, quinceañeras), religious education (CCD), youth ministry, two parish choirs, and outreach to the sick. It is currently pastored by Fr. Jerry Gutierrez and is identified by the Diocese of Laredo as one of the parishes serving the city of Laredo.
- Patron
- St. Margaret of Scotland (Santa Margarita de Escocia)
- Rector
- Fr. Jerry Gutierrez
- Diocese
- Diocese of Laredo
Why belong here
Santa Margarita de Escocia is a warm, family-oriented parish rooted in the Santa Rita neighborhood of Laredo that offers Mass in Spanish every day of the week plus three Sunday celebrations and a monthly Saturday vigil. Active faith formation through its CCD program, a youth ministry coordinated by Rita Sánchez, two parish choirs (Amor y Paz and Amigos de Cristo), and a dedicated Ministry of the Sick give parishioners of every age and need a way to belong. With a long-standing diocesan presence in the community, it is a welcoming place for sacramental preparation in baptism, marriage, and quinceañera celebrations.
Mass times at Santa Margarita de Escocia
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 30 minutes before Masses
- By appointment
About Santa Margarita de Escocia Parish
Santa Margarita de Escocia is a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Laredo, located at 320 Segovia Drive in the Santa Rita neighborhood of Laredo, Texas. It serves a primarily Spanish-speaking community along the South Texas border. The parish is led by pastor Fr. Jerry Gutierrez and supported by a small staff of ministry coordinators.
Parish Staff and Clergy
Pastoral and administrative staff of the parish as listed by the Diocese of Laredo.
- Pastor: Fr. Jerry Gutierrez
- Parish Contact / Secretary-Bookkeeper: Mayra Arzola
- CCD Coordinator: Laura Villanueva
- CCD Assistant Coordinator: Rosy Salazar
- Youth Ministry Coordinator: Rita Sánchez
- Ministry of the Sick: Teresa Cantu
Ministries and Groups
The parish offers formation and service ministries serving parishioners of all ages.
- CCD — Religious Education for children
- Youth Ministry
- Choir: Amor y Paz
- Choir: Amigos de Cristo
- Ministry of the Sick
Sacraments
Information on the celebration of the sacraments at Santa Margarita de Escocia, as published by the Diocese of Laredo.
- Baptisms — call the parish office for available dates
- Weddings — call the office one year in advance for available dates
- Quinceañeras — call the office one year in advance for available dates
Visit Us
Parish office and contact information for Santa Margarita de Escocia Church in Laredo.
- Address: 320 Segovia Dr., Laredo, TX 78046
- Phone: (956) 724-9669
- Fax: (956) 791-2167
- Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Website: santamargaritadeescocialaredo.org
- Jurisdiction: Diocese of Laredo