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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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Archdiocesan Synod Team
After the promulgation of the Priorities and Goals on the Ninth General Synod on the Feast of St. Louis, King of France, in August 2015, the Office of Pastoral Planning and Ministries convened twenty-one task groups of archdiocesan staff and other resource persons in order to develop implementation strategies that would allow the vision of the synod to be fulfilled over the next few years. These task groups met from September 2016 through July 2016. As implementation strategies for each goal were developed, they were reviewed at a series of meetings of the Archdiocesan Ministerial Council in April, June, and August 2016. Additionally, clergy feedback was sought at various times, and then the archbishop gave a final approval.
As a result of the work of the people of the Archdiocese and the Synod participants, over the next several years the Archdiocese of New Orleans is committed to the following five priorities.
Priority 1. Form Welcoming Communities Who Celebrate our Unity in Diversity.
Priority 2. Embrace Christ in Every Family, Parish and Ministry.
Priority 3. Minister to Families, Youth and Young Adults.
Priority 4. Prepare Servant Leaders for the Church.
Priority 5. Be a Voice and Witness for Catholic Social Teaching.
The overall theme is Encountering Jesus, Witnessing with Joy. These five priorities and corresponding goals were included in the Implementation Strategies, Plans & Resources document published in the Clarion Herald in September 2016. (Click -Att. A)
In April 2018, Synod Implementation Strategies, Plans & Resources document was updated for distribution to church parishes. (Click - Att. B)
Source: Archdiocese of New Orleans, Office of Pastoral Planning & Ministries
St. Mary Magdalen Parish formed several ministry teams to address the priorities and goals of the Synod (click each for details):- Parish Disabilities Ministry
- Parish Evangelization Ministry
- Parish Marriage and Family Life Ministry
- Parish Social Justice Ministry
- Parish Vocations Ministry
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ALPHA Registration
Registration is now open for our next ALPHA Session here at SMM which begins August 29, 2019. Invite your family members, neighbors, co-workers—anyone who would like to join us in sharing food, fun, and faith! To register, contact Patsy Ricau @ pricau@cox.net, or 504-813-4327.
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Upcoming Parish Events
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THE WILD GOOSE IS LOOSE
Discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit
a Video series by Fr. Dave Pivonka, TORWhen: Wednesday: June 19
7:00-8:15 PM in the Discipleship CenterThis 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 4 (6/19): Fruits of the SpiritAll 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.
MAKE YOUR OWN ROSARY WORKSHOP
The K.C. Ladies will host a rosary workshop for adults 14 yrs of age and older on Sunday, June 23 in Massett Hall from 2-4 pm. Come and make your own special “slide pony bead or fisherman's knot rosary”. FREE! RSVP to Lynette @ 887-6251, Carolyn @ 666-9400 or Loretta @ 812-5400.
CYO ICE CREAM SOCIAL
SMM CYO invites new members, students entering grades 8 - 12, to an ice cream social on Sunday, June 23 at 7pm in the Lodge. Our CYO has spiritual, social, service, and athletic events. Dues are $20 per year and include the insurance fee mandated by the Archdiocese. More information can be found at https://stmarymagdalenchurch.com/cyo
MEN’S CLUB CRUISE NIGHT
Please join us for our monthly car and bike cruise night on Friday, June 28. Visit with old friends, or make new ones while you walk around and enjoy classic and (some not so classic) cars and bikes. While you are here, you can buy tickets for our 50/50 raffle which also includes giveaways every 30 minutes for tools and car products. We also have food, drinks and music. We are located in the St. Mary Magdalen Church Parking lot, on the northeast corner of Airline Park and W. Metairie.
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St. Mary Magdalen Parish
joyfully celebrates
Fr. Lee’s 1st Mass & Welcoming
Saturday, June 29, 2019
4:00 PM Mass
followed by a Reception in Massett Hall
All are invited!!!!!
Receive a Plenary Indulgence
Read Father Lee's Biography
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SMM Update on Scouts
Special SMM Thank You to Cub ScoutsThe SMM Faith Community would like to say a heartfelt thank to the Cub Scouts, their leaders and parents for the recent flag exchange event in recognition of Flag Day!!!
Cub Scouts Earn Religous Awards
Members of Cub Scout Pack 490 were recognized for earning their respective Religous Awards at Scout Mass Sunday May 26th. Congratulations to these Scouts!
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Upcoming Events Outside the Parish
“Released to Nowhere”On June 19th, at 6:30 PM, St. Alphonsus Catholic Parish in collaboration with the Archdiocese of New Orleans Respect Life Office will present “Released to Nowhere” a play written by former incarcerated Rhonda Oliver and performed by a cast of formerly incarcerated women. With other supporters, the women have formed a non-profit organization, Women Determined, which provides housing, clothing, reconciliation, transportation, and employment assistance to women newly released from Louisiana prisons and correction facilities. The play will be performed at St. Alphonsus Cultural Center, 2025 Constance Street, New Orleans 70130 (between St. Andrew and Josephine Streets on the lake side of the street) and will be followed by a question and answer period and a brief overview of the archdiocese’s plan for assisting persons released from prison with re-entry issues. Parking is available at St. Alphonsus School parking lot and in the parking lot across from the St. Thomas Clinic, both on St. Andrew between Magazine and Constance Streets. Admission is free but donations are requested to support the work of Women Determined.
A Restorative Circles IntensiveWhen responding to harm and violence, Catholic teaching supports a restorative approach, that seeks to bring about healing and repair through encounter. In this workshop, participants will learn about the principles of restorative justice, experience circles (a foundational restorative practice), and discern their applications in the criminal justice system, parishes, community ministry, and family life. Catholic Mobilizing Network, the Archdiocese of New Orleans - Office of Peace and Justice, and the Jesuit Social Research Institute - University of Loyola New Orleans invite you to join us for A Restorative Circles Intensive with Justice Janine Geske on Friday, June 28, 2019, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday, June 29, 2019, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Corpus Christi-Epiphany Catholic Church, 2022 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans. This workshop is open to all and is ideal for Catholic leaders who wish to build a deeper understanding of restorative justice practices in their dioceses, networks, ministries, and communities. For more information visit catholicsmobilizing.org/circle-intensive-la. Registration is required and space is limited.
with Justice Janine Geske
Retrouvaille Weekend for Troubled MarriagesRetrouvaille is a program designed to provide help and support to married couples who are undergoing difficulties in their relationship. Sponsored by the Catholic Church, Retrouvaille is open to couples of all faiths. It has proven helpful to couples who are troubled and stressed, or if the relationship has grown cold and distant. The next Retrouvaille Weekend will be June 28-30, 2019, at the William J. Kelly Retreat Center in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. For registration or additional information, please go to the Retrouvaille website https://www.helpourmarriage.org/ or email retrouvaillenola@gmail.com.
Catholic Men-Where is God in Your Life?The Knights of Columbus Msgr. Charles Duke Council #3465 is sponsoring a morning of spirituality and fellowship for Catholic Men and their sons at St. Ann Church & National Shrine, 3601 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie, LA 70006, Saturday, June 29, 2019, beginning with Mass at 7:30 AM. The theme is "Where is God in Your Life?" Guest speakers include Jerry Christopher, Danny Abramowics, and Sean Schaff. The morning will include Adoration and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Day of Refreshment for WomenThe Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans (CCRNO) will sponsor an exciting Day of Refreshment for Women on Saturday, June 29 from 10 to 3 at St. Matthew the Apostle Parish in River Ridge. The theme is “Amazed and Astonished.” Women’s Retreat Team members Andi Oney and Terry Canale will speak at this event. There will be testimonies by women of the region along with prayer and praise. Cost is $30 and includes lunch. Teaching, small groups, prayer ministry and music by Mercy Beaucoup will be featured. Register online at www.ccrno.org by Wednesday, June 26, noon, to order lunch. On-site registrations are accepted, but no lunch is guaranteed. For more information, call CCRNO at 504-828-1368 or visit www.ccrno.org .Men’s Road to Emmaus RetreatJuly 19-21, 2019Open to All Men from All AreasPut aside the “hustle and bustle” of daily life and attend the men’s Emmaus retreat the weekend of July 19-21. The retreat is held at Rosaryville Spirit Life Center in beautiful, peaceful Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The retreat is based on the scripture passage “The appearance on the road to Emmaus” (Luke 24: 13-35) and is an uplifting experience that has a profound effect on men’s lives. The retreat begins at 5:00 PM Friday and ends after the 5:30 PM mass on Sunday. For those on the South Shore round trip transportation is provided from St. Dominic Church. Please don’t ignore this opportunity but pray on it instead. Something special definitely awaits you at Rosaryville! For more information please contact one of the following: Norman Madere (504) 481-0411; Johnny Fisk (504) 427-6601.Healing the Hearts through Scripture & Song
with Cindy Scardina
August 2-4, 2019
Our journey with Christ leads us down rocky roads. It's not always easy and we tend to make choices that are sometimes better left alone. This retreat will focus on ten themes, FAITH, TRUST, MERCY, GRACE, FORGIVENESS, HEALING, SALVATION, HOPE, GOD'S PEACE and GOD'S LOVE. While meditating on each theme we will open ourselves for healing through scripture and song. It will also be a Charismatic weekend following in Dottie's footsteps with praise and worship, prayer room and workshops on the gifts. There will also be a closing mass on Sunday. Contact Rosaryville Spirit Life Center for more information or to register (225) 294-5039.
Women's Silent Ignatian Retreat
August 22-25, 2019
Join us for a silent women's Ignatian preached retreat as Becky Eldredge and Stephanie Clouatre Davis guide us in prayer and reflection on the unshakable foundation of God and what is looks like to build our lives on the promise of God's shelter. Contact Rosaryville Spirit Life Center for more information or to register (225) 294-5039.
Rosaryville's Family Day "Nun Run & Anything Goes Cook-Off"
August 10, 2019
Looking for a run like NUN other? Look no further, join us for Rosaryville's Nun Run. The beauty of Rosaryville will provide you with a trail run unlike any you have ever run, while supporting the work of Rosaryville and the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Join our Anything Goes Cook-off while enjoying music by Just For Fun. Contact Rosaryville Spirit Life Center for more information or to register (225) 294-5039.
Fit For Christ
October 18-20, 2019
A Women's retreat designed to refocus and get a plan for our mind, body and spirit to work toward being the best versions of ourselves. No matter where you are in life, you can always use some time to refocus, regroup and refresh. We hope that you will join us in a weekend of letting go of past hurts and focusing on how to work to be the best versions of ourselves through mind, body and spirit.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:13 NKJV
For additonal info contact Cassie Cure (504) 756-4129 or fitforchristretreat@gmail.com
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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 2 Cor 6:1-10Responsorial Psalm Ps 98:1, 2b, 3ab, 3cd-4Gospel Mt 5:38-42
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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, June 17, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Read MoreMonday, June 17, 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
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Read MoreTuesday, June 18, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Read MoreTuesday, June 18, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Read MoreWednesday, June 19, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Read MoreThursday, June 20, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Read MoreMonday, June 24, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Read MoreMonday, June 24, 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
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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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RCIA Program
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.
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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 504-733-8980.
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.