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St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church is called to foster a welcoming community, to form disciples for Jesus Christ and to joyfully evangelize.
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Order of St. Louis Award
On Sunday, May 19, Archbishop Gregory Aymond will present the Order of St. Louis Award to Maria Steen and Ralph Thomas from SMM Parish at a special ceremony at St. Joseph Church. Maria & Ralph were selected for this honor for their many years of service to our parish community. To show our appreciation for their dedication to our parish, special recognition and a blessing will be given to them on May 19 at the 9:30 AM Mass here at SMM. A breakfast will follow for 2019 award recipients & their families, as well as past recipients of this special honor. Congratulations and Thank You to Maria & Ralph!!!
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Upcoming Parish Events
THE WILD GOOSE IS LOOSE
Discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit
a Video series by Fr. Dave Pivonka, TORWhen: 4 Wednesdays: May 22, May 29, June 12 & June 19
7:00-8:15 PM in the Discipleship CenterThis 4-part series will awaken God’s love and transforming power in the hearts of all who participate. Discover the Holy Spirit who has been revealed to us by Jesus Christ and who leads us to our heavenly Father. Fr. Dave will speak on an attribute of the Holy Spirit, a practical application on how to respond and testimonies of people who have been changed.
Session 1: God is Love Session 2: Breath of God;
Session 3: Gifts of the Spirit Session 4: Fruits of the Spirit.All 4 sessions are free; you are welcome to attend just one or all!
To Register, call the Parish Religious Education Office at 733-8980; If you have special needs & require assistance, please call same number. Please register by Monday, May 15.
NINE DAY DEVOTION TO ST. JUDE
The St. Jude Society will be holding their semi-annual devotion to St. Jude at SMM from Monday, June 3 and ending Tuesday, June 11. The celebrant will be Fr. Quentin Moody. His homilies will ease you through these nine special days and we promise you a renewed strength and peace in your life.
St. Jude Novena Schedule
Weekdays, Monday thru Friday:
12:15 PM - Devotion ONLY; 6:00 PM - Mass & Devotion
Saturday: 12:15 PM - Devotion ONLY
4 PM - Mass & Devotion
Sunday: 11:00 AM - Mass & Devotion
6:00 PM - Mass & Devotion
“Remember, All Things Are Possible Through St. Jude.”
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR AND HEALING PRAYER
Do you desire a deeper experience of the Holy Spirit in your life? Are you interested in an opportunity to receive new gifts of the Holy Spirit and a greater outpouring of God’s healing and love? Come to the Life in the Spirit Seminar and Healing Prayer presented by the Marian Servants® of Our Father’s Love, Saturday June 8, 2019, at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Massett Hall, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., lunch will be provided. The suggested donation is $15.00. Pre-register @ marianservantsCOFL@gmail.com. For further information call (985)969-0100.
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Woman's New Life Center Born to Run 5K
On Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the New Orleans lakefront a team of 16 participants from St. Mary Magdalen School and parish participated in the Woman’s New Life Center Born to Run 5K and 1/2 mile Fun Run. Complimentary food for participants and supporters was provided by the SMM Council of the Knights of Columbus, along with numerous other area Councils. All were energized for life in mind, body and spirit by a beautiful day, great music, food, fun and prayer. The Women’s New Life Center is a life-affirming counseling and medical center that serves women facing unplanned pregnancies.
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Upcoming Events Outside the Parish
Pentecostal Devotion to the Holy SpiritThe Pentecostal Devotion to the Holy Spirit, a series of evenings featuring the Rosary and a reflection on the Holy Spirit in preparation for Pentecost, will be held at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans. The dates, topics, and featured speakers are: May 13 on “The Incarnation” with Fr. James Wehner, May 21 on “The Gifts of the Holy Spirit” with Fr. Jose Lavastida, May 28 on “The Fruit of the Spirit” with Archbishop Gregory Aymond, and June 4 on “The Forgiving of Sins” with Fr. John Restreop, O.P. All evenings begin with recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 PM followed by a reflection.
Beginning ExperienceSuddenly single again? Dreading being alone? Feeling the pain of having to go on with life but . . . everything has changed? Have you lost your spouse due to Divorce, Death or Separation? Having difficulty coping? Help is on the way. Beginning Experience Ministry under the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Office of Marriage and Family Life will begin a 10 week program “Coping With Life Alone” to help those struggling to cope with this loss. The Coping Program will begin on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at St. Angela Merci's conference hall adjacent to the Church on 835 Melody St., Metairie. The cost will be $35. Call Bette Armentor at 504-339-7776 to register and for questions.
Magnificat BreakfastThe Metairie Chapter of Magnificat, a ministry to Catholic women, will host a breakfast on Monday, June 10, 2019, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Best Western PLUS Landmark Hotel, Chateau Ballroom, 16th floor, 2601 Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA. Our speaker is Denise Beyer from the Houma-Thibodaux diocese, wife to Roy with 4 children and 12 grandchildren. Denise serves as a member of the CCRNO Core Team for Women’s Retreats and Days of Refreshment and is a member of the Southern Regional Conference Steering Committee. She is co-host on Catholic Community Radio’s “Wake Up” program on Wednesday mornings and has a live weekly program on Radio Maria. Denise has ministered throughout southern LA, MS and TX, in Brazil with CCRNO ministries and in Seattle, WA with Hope and Purpose Ministries to fulfill her hope and desire to make the living Presence of Jesus and the fullness of life in the Holy Spirit known to all. -
NOLACatholic News
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Men's Club Raffle
On behalf of SMM Parish, the Men’s Club is raffling off a 2001 Harley Davidson FXDP motorcycle, valued at $5,000. Tickets are $20 each and only 500 tickets will be sold for the July 26th drawing. Included with the motorcycle will be two helmets, and a package courtesy of New Orleans Harley Davidson, which includes one free oil change, riding lessons, and Harley Davidson Apparel. Tickets can be purchased at our monthly “Car and Bike Cruise Night” held in the Airline Park parking lot at 6:30pm on the 4th Friday of every month, or the Car and Bike Show on Saturday, April 27th, from 10:00am – 2:00pm, in the back field. Tickets are also available, through the school office or Rectory, or by contacting Johnny Latour at 504-722-1995 or johnnylatour@aol.com . The drawing will be held on Friday, July 26th at our Cruise Night, winner need not be present and will post winner on Church's website (https://stmarymagdalenchurch.com/smm-mens-club ).
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Acts 14:21-27Responsorial Psalm Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13Reading 2 Rev 21:1-5aGospel Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN Rosary before Mass.
- Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Rosary before Mass 9:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN Family Mass 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 6:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- MonFri 6:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Saturday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Rosary, 1st Saturday after Mass
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Adoration Times
- Perpetual: Co-Parish Adoration Chapel located at Our Lady of Divine Providence.
- Sunday: 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM In the Chapel.
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Confession Times
Saturday 2:30 - 3:30PM
Archdiocesan Guide to Going to Confession and Examination of Conscience (click) -
Join usThis Week at SMM
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Read MoreMonday, May 20, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Read MoreMonday, May 20, 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
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Read MoreTuesday, May 21, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Read MoreTuesday, May 21, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Read MoreWednesday, May 22, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Read MoreWednesday, May 22, 7:00 PM
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Read MoreThursday, May 23, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Read MoreMonday, May 27, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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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.
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Adult Confirmation Program
This program is for Baptized, catechized Catholics who have received their 1st Communion, but were never confirmed. Classes will be held during the Easter Season with Adult Confirmation Mass at St. Louis Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday, JUNE 9. For more information or to register for classes, please call the Parish Religious Education Office at 733-8980.
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ARMS WIDE OPEN
Bereavement Ministry
SMM Parish is happy to announce the start of our Arms Wide Open (AWO) Bereavement Ministry. This ministry of compassionate parishioners can help you and your family before, when, and after a loved one dies. Services provided include: 1) advice and information about “end of life” issues; 2) help with planning the funeral liturgy; 3) keeping in touch and offering prayers and spiritual support during the year following the funeral; and 4) information about grief counseling and other resources offered by SMM, neighboring parishes and the Archdiocese. For more information about the AWO ministry, please call the parish office at 504-733-0922.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS
Saving Lives through Ultrasound Machines-- The Knights of Columbus has donated over 1,000 ultrasound machines to 750+ pregnancy centers. As the Supreme Knight has said, “What greater legacy can a council leave, than to save the life of a child?” Help contribute to the single greatest humanitarian achievement of the Knights of Columbus as we strive to save millions of lives.
Newly Added to the Saint Mary Magdalen Church Library
March 7, 2019
Some of our books are on the Web! They can be found at: http://www.librarything.com/catalog/smmchurchlibrary/yourlibrary
A Crucified Christ in Holy Week, by Raymond Brown (Call No. 226 BRO, Book No. 815, 71 p.) Essays on the four Gospel Passion narratives.
The Lamb’s Supper: the Mass as Heaven on Earth, by Scott Hahn (Call No. 264 HAH, Book No. 814, 174 p.) A development of the relationship between the Book of Revelation and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Hail Holy Queen: the Mother of God in the Word of God, by Scott Hahn (Call No. 232.91 HAH, Book No. 819, 191 p.) Explains the place of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Christian piety. Includes bibliographical references.
The Mystery and Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls, by Hershel Shanks (Call No. 296.1 SHA, Book No. 818, 246 p.) Includes chapters on “Exploring the Legend,” “Archaeologists vs. Bedouin,” “The Team at Work,” “Freeing the Scrolls,” “Undermining the Christian Faith—of a Certain Kind,” “An Essene Library?” “The Archaeology of Quimran,” “An Uncertain Conclusion,” and more.
USHER MINISTRY
SMM Mission Statement: St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church is called to foster a welcoming community, to form disciples for Jesus Christ and to joyfully evangelize. You are invited to become part of our welcoming community. Ushers are needed for all masses. Contact David Gaumond at:
gaumondsmm@gmail.com
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
APRIL, MAY, and JUNE ARE OPEN ENROLLMENT MONTHS ON THE CHURCH BULLETIN AD PAGE.
+ Establish positive community relations.
+ Get word out about the good work you do.
+ Memorialize a loved one.
+ Help parishes in our area.
+ Advertise your business in a cost-effective way.
Please call Vince Liberto at 504-250-9697 (libertov@jspaluch.com) and get your ad in today.