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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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Welcome!
Greetings & Welcome!
I am grateful if you are already a parishioner or if you are considering joining our parish. St. Mary Magdalen is an incredible place and I have greatly enjoyed working here since my arrival!
Led by the Holy Spirit, we are currently in the process of reimaging our parish; in essence, doing everything we can to provide a spiritual home for all interested. We want and need you to join us so that you are encouraged to take your faith seriously, live your faith daily and share that faith with others - inviting them to join our parish. We certainly have room to grow in this overall process, but we also welcome you to help us to become the best parish we can be. I invite you to share your gifts and talents with us so that we can all truly live God’s desire for Christian charity and community. THAT is the easiest way and the true meaning of evangelization.
I would love to get to know you better, so please contact me at the rectory office to set up an appointment. May God bless you and yours!
Your friend in Christ Jesus Our Lord,
Fr. Chris DeLerno, Pastor
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Upcoming Parish Events
***********************************************************************EVERY 40 SECONDS, SOMEONE IN THE U.S. IS HAVING A STROKEStroke Scan Plus will be at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church on February 2, 2019 to provide life-saving, wellness ultrasound screenings. It is important to perform preventive maintenance for ourselves yearly. Do you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, diabetes, or a family history of heart disease, stroke, abdominal aneurysm or internal cancers? If so, do not miss this opportunity for early detection of a possibly serious disease. These screenings are typically NOT performed at your annual check-up, and insurance companies may not pay for them unless you are symptomatic. Diagnostic versions of these screenings cost thousands of dollars in a hospital. Stroke Scan Plus will be offering them to you for $139 for all 7 combined ultrasound screenings (Stroke, AAA, AFIB & organs). Insurance is NOT necessary and appointments are limited. Stroke Scan appointments may be scheduled by calling 1-866-935-7226 today for you or a loved one. The screenings will take place in/at the Massett Hall. Prevention is your key to quality health! www.strokescan.com
PRESENTATION OF THE LORD FEASTOn Saturday, February 2, we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple. This feast is also called Candlemas, in which candles for home and Church use are blessed. We will keep this tradition by blessing candles at all Masses February 2/3. You may bring a candle from home or purchase a candle at Church before all Masses ($2.00/boxed set of 2).
FEAST OF ST. BLAISE THROAT BLESSINGThe protection of St. Blaise is sought with this blessing each winter. A general blessing of throats will be given on February 2/3 at all weekend Masses. Those wishing to receive an individual blessing may receive it after Mass.
DAY OF RETREATThe Marian Servants® of Our Father’s Love is sponsoring a reflection day here at SMM on Tuesday, February 5 with international Catholic evangelist Andi Oney. The topic is “Mary’s Life in the Holy Spirit: A Model for Us”. We will begin with mass at 8:30am and end at 2:30pm. Lunch will be provided. Suggested donation $35. To register, please contact Patsy Ricau @pricau@cox.net or 504-813-4327. -
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT
St. Anthony Nursing Home Volunteers meet every Friday morning at the nursing home in our own neighborhood to bring spiritual comfort to the residents living there. Fr. Chris celebrates Mass one Friday per month for the residents of the home with the assistance of the volunteers. On the alternating Fridays, a team of Eucharistic Ministers and volunteers hold a Rosary and Communion Service. If you were to join a Friday visit to St. Anthony’s, you would see the heartwarming generous dedication of these ministers from our parish to this particular and sometimes forgotten group in our community. The faces of the residents glow with joy and appreciation for the loving smiles and company of these volunteers and the opportunity to receive the Eucharist. Here is a quote often credited to St. Teresa of Calcutta. "In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love." Please pray for these volunteers and the residents they serve. Also, please pray and consider joining the St. Anthony’s Nursing Home Volunteers in this special ministry. Call the rectory for further information.
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Upcoming Events Outside the Parish
The Mass-Why Do We Go and What Does it Mean?Tulane Catholic will host Dr. Scott Hahn at Dixon Hall on Friday, January 25, 2019, at 7:00 PM for an evening presentation. The night will begin with an introduction by Fr. Thomas Schaefgen, OP, and will conclude with a Q&A with Dr. Hahn, an acclaimed author, scholar, and professor. Tickets are available now for purchase online ($5.00 per person, free for students with access code) at stpaulcenter.org/Tulane. You won't want to miss this amazing opportunity to hear Dr. Hahn and explore the depths of the Catho-lic Mass and its meaning!
Holy Spirit Women’s RetreatMsgr. David Toups, Deacon Larry and Andi Oney will be featured at the annual Holy Spirit Women’s Retreat from January 25-27, 2019, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lafayette, LA. The prophetic theme is “For Such a Time as This.” The liturgies, music, prayer, teaching and fellowship will bring encouragement to all those who love the Lord and the Church. Msgr. Toups is Rector of St. Vincent Seminary in Florida and Spiritual Director for Magnificat Ministry to Catholic Women. He writes and speaks out of his deep love for God and his profound faith. Deacon Larry and Andi Oney will be leading an Empowerment Service Saturday night. Their preaching ministry has brought them around the world, most recently to Poland and Canada. Patti Mans-field will be teaching on Spiritual Warfare and Janice Charbonnet on the Feminine Genius. This retreat is sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans (CCRNO) and has been serving hundreds of women from the Gulf South since 1988. Weekend and Saturday commuters are welcome. Early bird savings until noon December 3rd. Register online at www.ccrno.org or call (504) 828-1368.
Louisiana Life March SouthThe Louisiana Life March South will be Saturday, January 26, 2019, in Baton Rouge . There will be a chartered bus leaving St. Edward the Confessor in Metairie at 7:45 AM. The price is $15 per seat (includes bus driver tip and 2 bottles of water). The deadline to reserve a seat is Friday, January 18, 2019. Please bring your own lunch and beverages. Royal blue and white “life” t-shirts are available for $10.00 each. For more information contact Yvette Fouchi at 504-874-9225 or email yfouchi@yahoo.com.
Mercy Morning of ReflectionThe Office of Evangelization is collaborating with Second Harvest Food Bank to offer a Mercy Morning of Reflection on Saturday, January 26, 2019, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Second Harvest Food Bank, 700 Edwards Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70123. The free morning will consist of prayer, a service project in the warehouse, a reflection on Catholic Church’s Social Teaching Principles and the Corporal Work of Mercy “When I was hungry you gave me some food…” (MT 25) and the service project performed. The time of reflection will close with a light lunch.
Limit: 25 participants Attire: Second Harvest warehouse is cool, dress appropriately.
Registration necessary: https://shfbgnoa.volunteerhub.com/lp/archdiocesenola/
Marian Day of PrayerMagnificat, Metairie Chapter, is sponsoring a Marian Day of Contemplation and Prayer on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Our Lady of Divine Providence, 908 N. Starrett Road in Metairie from 9 am to 3 pm. Friar Mariano D. Veliz, O.P. will present a Marian Catechesis on the Rosary, Our Lady’s Psalter. Mass and confession included. To register, please call Jane, (504) 884-6152; Cost $20 which includes lunch.
Spring Lay Enrichment Series-Notre Dame SeminaryMark your calendars and join us for the Spring Lay Enrichment Series at Notre Dame Seminary. Topics range from Catholic Parenting to Learning to Read as Prayer without Ceasing. All talks are 6:30 PM-7:30 PM (doors open at 6:15 PM) and are free and open to the public.
January 30: Catholic Parenting in the 21st Century, Cory Howat
February 13th: Unpacking the Virtue of Chastity, Fr. Daniel McCaffrey
March 13th: The “Conflict” Between Faith and Science, Dr. Rebecca Maloney
April 3rd: The Problem of Meaninglessness in Society Today, Fr. Philip Powell, OP
May 1st: Learning to Read as Prayer Without Ceasing, Dr. Jennifer Heil
For more information, please visit www.nds.edu/les or contact the office by phone at (504) 866-7426, ext. 742 or by email at maoffice@nds.edu. We hope you can join us!
Converging Roads Conference
Health Care & Human Dignity| Continuing Education Credits
Saturday, March 16, 2019 | 8:30AM to 6:15PM
Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans, LAThe St. John Paul II Foundation, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Notre Dame Seminary, present the first annual Converging Roads health care ethics conference. The conference theme will focus on health care & human dignity, and continuing education credits for healthcare professionals will be offered. Speakers include: Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., National Catholic Bioethics Center; Damon T. Cudihy, M.D., Acadiana Ob/Gyn; Dorinda C. Bordlee, Esq., Senior Counsel of Bioethics Defense Fund; Natalie Rodden, M.D., St. Anthony North Health Campus, Westminster, CO; William L. Toffler, M.D., Oregon Health and Science University; and more. For more information, visit convergingroads.com.
Notre Dame Seminary’s Annual GalaNotre Dame Seminary’s annual gala will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 7:00-10:00 PM on the Seminary grounds at 2901 S. Carrollton Ave. The Honorary Chair Couple for 2019 will be David and Anna Jouandot. Food, music, raffle, live and silent auction items will be available. Tickets are $125 for the gala and $200 for the patron party. For tickets, email ylacour@nds.edu or call 504.866.7426 ext. 375 or visit the seminary website at www.nds.edu. All money raised go towards educating priests of the future. -
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Word on Fire
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Heb 7:25—8:6Responsorial Psalm Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17Gospel Mk 3:7-12
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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
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Join usThis Week at SMM
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Read MoreThursday, January 24, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Read MoreMonday, January 28, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Read MoreMonday, January 28, 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
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Read MoreTuesday, January 29, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Read MoreTuesday, January 29, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Read MoreWednesday, January 30, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Read MoreThursday, January 31, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Read MoreSaturday, February 2, 8:30 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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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS
Brian C. Buescher was nominated to sit on the US District Court for the District of Nebraska. Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Kamala Harris (D-CA) each expressed concern with Mr. Buescher's affiliation with the Knights of Columbus and that “the Knights of Columbus has taken a number of extreme positions." Opposition to abortion and same-sex marriages are now considered extreme. Anti-Catholic bigotry is alive and well. For complete stories go to Catholic News Agency.
2019 DONATION ENVELOPE BOXES AVAILABLE IN CHURCHDonation envelope box sets are still available for pickup by those parishioners who requested them in the Rectory Office Monday-Thursday, during regular business hours.
2018 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
All contributing parishioners will receive their 2018 statement of contributions to the Church in the mail. Call rectory office (733-0922) if you have any questions.
ARE YOU EDUCATING YOUR CHILD IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH?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 from 6:45 PM-8:00 PM. Call Linda Earle, CRE at 733-8980 for further information about registering your child for these classes.
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 at 504-554-5024 or shirlb2c@cox.net or Cindy Graham at 504-733-3638 or grahamo@cox.net