St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church

• May 13th Marked the 104th anniversary of The Blessed Mother's appearance at Fatima. She appeared each of the following 6 months...for more information visit our Blessed Mary page, especially to read about her plea for the Consecration of Russia-as relevant today as it was in 1917.
• For weekly reflections of the recent Easter Gospels visit the Stewardship page.
• For information on SMM Ministries.
• For information on other SMM Organizations.

Want to own a piece of History and help St Mary Magdalen with financial obligations

SMM Parish is hosting a new fundraiser to help us with financial obligations they will be facing at the end of the school year.  For only a $10 donation (or please any higher amount you wish to give to our fundraising effort) you can own a piece of St. Mary Magdalen memorabilia : a metal school desk. People interested may come to the Rectory or go directly to the school and they will be taken to the storage room to pick out their desk(s). Thank you for the support!!

HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION CLASS

The 2023 St. Mary Magdalen High School Confirmation Class is forming now!
If you will be a junior in high school for the 2022-23 school year and you desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, you are invited to register for the sacramental formation classes that will begin in August.
Registration forms are available in the parish office or click here.  Please email the completed form to smmdre@arch-no.org or drop it off at the parish office.  You will be contacted with further information.
 

Congratulations to Father Ken on his new assignment as Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Violet, La., starting July 1st! Thank you very much for your support of St. Mary Magdalen in your time with us. We wish you the best and pray that you will become an awesome sheperd for your new flock. 

May GOD bless you always!

St. Mary Magdalen 
First Communion 2022

Congratulations. The following students will receive their First Communion on Saturday April 30 at 10AM Mass:

Order of St. Louis IX Medallion 

The medallion is given for outstanding service to the parish. Congratulation to Mark Schluter, Lorraine Mylie, and Chuck Mylie who are representing St. Mary Magdalen this year. The award ceremony will take place at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Metairie. Thier contributions are most appreciated. 

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Pope Pius XII Medal 
 

St. Mary Magdalen Troop 490 Life scout John McNally was presented the Pope Pius XII medal by Archbishop Aymond at the Catholic Scout Awards cermony on April 2, 2022. John also received the pillars of Faith recognition for earning 4 religios emblems as both a cub scout and boy scout. He is also an active altar server and is currently working on obtaing Eagle scout rank.  Congratulations to John for his excellent achievement. 

St Mary Magdalen Men's Club 
Car/Truck Show
Saturday May 21

Sit and Paint Session 
Hosted by St. Mary Magdalen KC Ladies Auxiliary
June 5
For Details on these events click here

St Jude Society Novena 
June 6-10
Visit the St Jude Page here

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Adult Confirmation Classes 

For those adults (over 18) who desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and have already received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist, classes are available on Thursdays starting April 14 to May 26 from 6:30-8PM in the Discipleship Center. Pre-Regisrtration is required. Contact the parish office at 504-733-0922 to register. The celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place Pentecost Sunday June 5, 2022 at St. Louis Cathedral. 

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St Jude Society Novena 
June 6-10

You are cordially invited to attend the semi-annual Five Day St. Jude Novena to be held at St. Mary Magdalen Church June 6-10. 

Day Novena starts at 12:15 PM, preceeded by Rosary at 11:45 AM and Confession at 12 noon. Evening Mass and Novena starts at 6:30 PM, preceeded by Rosary at 6 PM and Confession at 6:15 PM. Fr Chris De Lerno Jr. and Deacon Chuck LeBlanc are the Officiant and Spiritual Director for Novena. 

If you would like a copy of the flyer hit link

 

For anyone who missed it, you can find all three of Deacon Jim’s sessions here Deacon Jim's Lenten Mission (click here).  Or on  Fr Chris’ YouTube page

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.
 

Attention Alumni &
Former Teachers

 St Mary Magdalen alum will be hosting a SIP & SEE evening on May 21. It will be open to all. We will start with 4:00 Mass followed by a guided tour with food and drinks in Massett Hall (cafeteria). Price for the tour of the school and refreshments will be $10.00/person ($15.00 at the door). Details for payment method will follow at a later date.

If you have a restaurant/caterer contact please reach out to them and ask if they would be interested in making a donation (finger sandwiches, pasta dish, fruit, etc. etc.). All proceeds over the cost of the food and drinks will go to the church. Once we know how many people are coming we may need a few volunteers (number of volunteers will depend on number of attendees) to be tour guides,

NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO ROAM FREELY. We are putting together a flyer which should be available soon for distribution.

Please pass the word around to other SMM alum. Thanks.

SMM School website, click here.

A separate page has been set up with details.  You may click here or use the SMM School button above.
The page is under construction and events will be publicized there as soon as dates and tentative activities are determined.  

For now you may be added to a contact list by emailing here.

May 14 : Crawfish Cook Off  4 PM 
May 21 : Car Show 11AM
June 5 : KC Ladies Sit and Paint 2PM
June 5 : Bunco at St. Matthew 2PM
June 6-10 : St Jude Society Novena 
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ADULT BUNCO EVENT

Join us on Sunday June 5 at St Matthew Church in River Ridge to play some bunco. Door opens at 2 PM and game starts at 2:30 PM. Cost is $5. Soft drinks and water provided. Please bring your own party food to share. Must be 21 to play. 

Future Bunco dates :  July 10 and Sept. 11 at St Mary Magdalen. 

To contact the Victims Assistance Coordinator, Joey Pistorius
call (504) 861-6253 or email VAC@archdiocese-no.org.

Archbishop Aymond Letter of Promulgation

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITATION OF ADULTS

   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? The RCIA process includes both knowing the faith and living the faith. Those going through the process as associate members of the Catholic Church join the the community in prayer and celebration, but not in reception of the sacraments. 

  If you are interested in joining the RCIA Process or if you have any questions, please contact Maria Steen at mailto:smmdre@arch-no.org  or call the parish office at 733-0922. 

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