St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church

Through the generosity of our parishioners giving their time, their talents, and their treasure, we will continue to strengthen our parish.  Thank you to all who have or will share their Stewardship of Treasure to support our ministires, facilities, and programs.  

The Online Giving program is a convenient way to practice responsible financial stewardship. 
You can make one-time or recurring donations via electronic check or debit/credit card in any of the following categories:

• One-Time Gift
• Weekly Collection
• Building & Maintenance Fund
• Capital Campaign Fund

(NOTE:  If you choose recurring donation, you will be sent an email prompting you to create an account.  Once you create the account, you will be able to increase/decrease amount and place on pause if needed.)

More information on the Online Giving page.

The Confirmation Program is for high school students attending Catholic, private  or public schools.  In the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Confirmation candidates MUST COMPLETE 2 CONSECUTIVE YEARS of religious instruction in either a Catholic High School or a Catholic parish high school program.  Therefore, if you are a high school student and are presently in the 10^th grade, you should register NOW for the confirmation program in order to be confirmed in 2020. Contact Linda Earle, Program Coordinator at 733-8980 for more information.

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.

If you are NOT currently using donation envelopes and you would like to request a box set for 2020 please call the rectory office by August 31.

2019 SEAFOOD FESTIVAL NEWS (click for details) 
The Festival Committee is planning our Seafood Festival.
Our theme is: God Bless America & St. Mary Magdalen.
For this effort, we are having 2 General Meetings:
Wednesday, August 21
at 7:00 PM in Massett Hall. 
All are invited to come and join the planning effort. 
SAVE THE FESTIVAL DATES:  October 4, 5 & 6, 2019

RAFFLE TICKETS

Raffle tickets for the SMM Fall Festival will be available on AUGUST 17/18 weekend at all church entrances or at the Rectory Office. All families are asked to support the fair by picking up & selling raffle tickets. Returns can be put in an envelope and deposited in any regular Sunday collection or dropped off at the rectory. The fair is the major fundraiser for the parish, and we need your support to make this a successful event.
 

 PSR (Parish School of Religion) REGISTRATION

Children, who have previously attended classes at SMM, will receive registration forms in the mail the week of August 5.  Please complete and return registration forms along with registration fee to the rectory (Mon.- Thurs., 9am-4pm) OR on registration weekend. Registrations for Parish School of Religion (PSR) will be taken in Massett Hall on the following dates:

Monday, August 19 from 6:30-7:30pm
AND
Monday, August 26 from  6:30-7:30pm

Registration packets for NEW students can be obtained and returned to the rectory along with a copy of their Baptismal Certificate. After registration dates, forms may be returned to the rectory office.

REGISTRATION FEE FOR PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION STUDENTS, GRADES 1 – 11

$40-one child; $15-each additional child; $60-maximum fee for any one family. The Parish School of Religion Program is for students attending private or public school.  Classes are held every Monday evening beginning September 16, 2019 from 6:45 pm until 8:00 pm. Classes for students in grades 1 thru 3 are located in the “B” building; students in grades  4 thru 11 are located in the “A” building.
 

MEN’S CLUB CRUISE NIGHT

Please join us for our monthly car and bike cruise night on Friday, August 23. 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.
 

BLESSING OF STUDENTS

It is most fitting to call upon God’s help as the opening of a new school year draws near.  There will be a special blessing given to all students at all Masses on August 24 & 25.
 

  BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUNDAE SUNDAY
August 25 after 11AM Mass in Massett Hall

Come and cool off with a tasty ice cream sundae. Create your own, one of a kind sundae with a variety of toppings - sprinkles, M&M's, cookies, nuts, chocolate syrup and whipped cream. This FREE event is hosted by the K.C. Ladies Auxiliary.
 

ROSARIES FOR SEMINARIANS WORKSHOP

The K.C. Ladies will host a rosary workshop for adults 12 yrs of age and older on Sunday, August 25 in Massett Hall from 2-4 PM. Come and learn to make “fisherman’s knot” rosary. We are making rosaries for seminarians to take on their mission trip in the Fall. RSVP to Lynette @ 887-6251, Carolyn @ 666-9400 or Loretta @ 812-5400.
 

MEN’S CLUB BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH

We would like St. Mary Magdalen Students and Families to join the St. Mary Magdalen Men’s Club for a FREE Back to School Bash.We will have Water slides and Bounce Houses for younger and older kids! We will have a DJ and will be serving Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, French Fries, Dipin' Dots and Drinks.
Who: SMM Students and their families
When: 12:00pm – 5:00pm, Sunday, August 25th
Where: St. Mary Magdalen School, Back Field
If you are able to attend, please RSVP by Wednesday, August 21st with Students Name, Grade, Number of Adults and Children who can attend to SMMMCBackToSchoolBash@gmail.com
 

MARIAN SERVANTS® OF OUR FATHER’S LOVE
COME AND SEE

The Marian Servants® of Our Father’s Love invite you to “Come and See” who we are and what we do as a community.  Our mission is “to bring Catholic Christians to a deeper understanding of there vocation and mission in Christ, in the Church, and in the world”.   So join us on Tuesday, September 10 at 9:30am in the Discipleship Center for light refreshments and to learn more about us.
 

Saturday 2:30 - 3:30PM

Archdiocesan Guide to Going to Confession and Examination of Conscience (click) 

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.
 

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.

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.  

 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.