St. Mary Magdalen

The people of the Bahamas have suffered great destruction-loss of life and property. We continue to pray for them. If anyone wishes to offer financial help, they may give their gift at the parish or send it directly to me at 7887 Walmsley Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125. Please mark the envelope: Hurricane Relief.

When a child is baptized into the Catholic Church, it is the parents responsibility to raise and educate that child in the Catholic faith.  In order to help parents with this education, each parish offers a School of Religion Program (Grades 1-12) for those children attending a public or private school. Religion Classes for students are held every Monday evening beginning September 16, 2019 from 6:45 PM -8:00 PM. Registration Fee: $40 - one child; $15 - each additional child; $60 - maximum fee for any one family attending either program. Call Linda Earle, CRE at 733-8980 for further info about registering your child for these classes.

PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY - SPIRITUAL BOUQUET PROJECT

You are invited to participate in the Spiritual Bouquets for our parish priests project. Cards may be found at all church entrances beginning this weekend, September 14/15. Please take one & fill it out; return on September 28/29 weekend in one of the marked baskets located at all church entrances.

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY

This weekend we will join parishes across the country as we celebrate the ministry of our parish catechists at the annual Catechetical Sunday Mass on Sunday, September 15 at the 9:30AM Mass. The theme of this year’s Catechetical Sunday: “Stay With Us” tells us of our own opportunity for renewal in Christ.  Our parish offers many catechetical opportunities throughout the year.  Come help us celebrate all of those who serve in this ministry. 
 

SMM FAMILY DAY 2019
Theme: “The Mission of the Family: Love is Possible!”

Sunday, September 22 is Family Day throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans - a day in which we celebrate the holiness of our families. You are invited to take an informational sheet entitled "Mission of the Family: Love is Possible!" found at all church entrances.

FAMILY DAY PRAYER

Lord God, we thank you for the gift of Family. We acknowledge that our image and name as family come from You.  We believe that within our family lies a home-made holiness.  We affirm that it is in this household of faith that we experience Your presence, Your forgiveness, and Your love.  We are family.  We give thanks to You For the many joys and blessings that have come to us through our family.  As family, we sometimes feel pain.  And so we offer to You our disappointments, frustrations and hurts.  Help us to forgive those members of our family, including ourselves, who have caused pain.  We pray for the strength to be a light within our family.  May we open our hearts, our eyes and ears and carry our light to those in need.  God, creator of the earth and all its people, help us to be mindful that, as members of one global family, we are equal in Your eyes. Help us to continue to appreciate the diversity of persons in our home and in our world. As equal members may we build a better world and proclaim our willingness to be the holy people You call us to be. Amen.                                                                                                                National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers

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Adult Faith Formation Special Presentation

Mr. James Kelly Executive Director of Covenant House New Orleans.

This event originally scheduled for September 25
has been cancelled.

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NATIONAL PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY 

Priesthood Sunday (September 29) is a special day set aside to honor priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church as a central one. This nationwide event is coordinated and sponsored by the USA Council of Serra International, an organization of lay men and women whose mission is to foster and affirm vocations to the ministerial priesthood and vowed religious life in the USA. More than 10,000 Serrans in over 250 clubs nationwide collaborate with their bishops, parishes and vocation directors to fulfill this mission. Through this ministry, Serrans work to further their common Catholic faith. Visit the USA Council at www.serraus.org. There will be a special Blessing for Priests at all Masses that weekend.
  

2019 SEAFOOD FESTIVAL NEWS (click for details) 
Our theme is: God Bless America & St. Mary Magdalen.
SAVE THE FESTIVAL DATES:  October 4, 5 & 6, 2019


COMMITTEE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

We would like to invite all Persons with Disabilities to stop at the Information Booth at the SMM Seafood Festival.  The Fair Committee will make every effort to accommodate your special needs so that you can fully enjoy the festival.  Take care and we’ll see you at the fair!!

The "Arms Wide Open" Bereavement Ministry is in need of a few more “arms”.    We assist families in planning funeral liturgies, attend the services, and keep in touch for the year following the funeral through prayer, spiritual support and offering information about grief counseling and other resources offered by SMM, neighboring parishes and the Archdiocese. If you would like to join us please come to our meeting on October 15,2019 at 6:30 pm in the Discipleship Center.

St. Mary Magdalen Parish Mission Statement

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church is called to foster a welcoming community, to form disciples for Jesus Christ and to joyfully evangelize.

Unifying Vision: Walking together with Christ, igniting the Spirit within, living God’s Call.

RECTORY OFFICE REQUEST:
PLEASE HELP US UPDATE OUR RECORDS

PARISHIONERS: Do we have your current phone number and/or email address???  Please send your updated info to bcroy@arch-no.org or call 733-0922.

Do you know someone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith?  Someone who has been thinking about converting to Catholicism, but has not taken the initial step?  Someone who is already Catholic but feels that they have not progressed in or fully understand their faith and would like to pursue it further?  Our journey of faith will begin in August and continue through Easter.  If you are interested in joining the RCIA Program or have further questions, please call Susie at 733-8980.

 PARISH ADVOCATES for PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

SMM Parish Advocates for Persons with Disabilities are Shirley Bertucci and Cindy Graham.  In keeping with the mission of the Archdiocesan Commission, we at SMM want to ensure that individuals with disabilities and their families are full, active participants in all aspects of our church community. 
If you or a family member is a person with a disability and: 

• Would like to know about accessibility at SMM
• Have questions or concern about inclusion in our parish
• Have suggestions about how we can improve participation in the life of our parish as a person with a disability,

we want to hear from you. Please contact Shirley Bertucci shirlb2c@cox.net or Cindy Graham  grahamo@cox.net

 

SUPPLIES FOR SEMINARIANS

The KC Ladies Auxiliary are continuing their drive to collect toiletries and school supplies for the seminarians who attend Notre Dame Seminary. This is done throughout the year. Please drop off these items and supplies in the box located by the Cardinal St. door.

 

ALTAR SOCIETY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

The SMM Altar Society is looking for volunteers of all ages to help with the weekly light cleaning of the church (mainly dusting in Sanctuary, Sacristy, statues, etc).  Volunteers are assigned to a team that commits to help one weekend a month (teams rotate). Call Kitty Marzoni at 812-8648 for more information or to sign-up to help.