St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church

MARIAN CONSECRATION - TO JESUS THROUGH MARY

REFRESH YOUR DEVOTION TO MOTHER MARY!

JOIN US USING: FR. MICHAEL GAITLEY’S “33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY” BOOK .

STARTS TUESDAY NOV. 2 WITH INTRODUCTION. 33 DAYS BEGINS NOV. 5, AND ENDS ON DEC.8 ON THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. JOIN US IN THE DISCIPLESHIP CENTER OF SMM. REGISTER AT: marianservantscofl@gmail.com

WEEKLY SESSIONS ON TUESDAYS BEGINNING NOV. 2 THRU DEC. 7 . MORNING SESSION at 9:30 – 11:00 AM  OR   EVENING SESSIONS 6:30-8:00 PM. BOOKS CAN BE PURCHASED AT MULE’S RELIGIOUS & OFFICE SUPPLY. FOR MORE DETAILS CALL 504-813-4327.                
SPONSORED BY THE MARIAN SERVANTS® OF OUR FATHER’S LOVE.

All ARE WELCOME ON SATURDAY DEC. 4, 2021. 

COME SING ,WORSHIP, and ADORE THE KING OF KINGS FROM 6 - 7:30 PM

HOSTED BY ST. MARY MAGDALEN YOUNG ADULTS APOSTOLATE

Join us for some live contemporary Christian Music, provided by Jamie Diliberto and Tongues of Fire.  The evening will be focused on the Annunciation and Visitation, concluding with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Confessions will be available during the evening. Prayer teams provided by Marian Servants will be available at the end of the evening. Following the worship, will be a Meet-N-Greet in Masset Hall with food and drinks (beer, wine, and soft drinks). 

RSVP : SMM Young Adults or text/vm 504.910.2joy(569)

This past weekend (11/13-11/14/2021) over 300 parishioners and another 50+ students viewed 50 panels of church-investigated, church-approved miracles of the Eucharist. Many of these miracles date back 1000's of years. Many of the viewers walked out of the cafeteria dazed, amazed, or seeking more information. There are a number of books cataloging many of the miracles. You can purchase them at Mule's, St Paul Bookstore or Amazon.

Here is a good website to view more information.

Here is a recent documentary with its conclusions by a number of forensic scientists.

Here is the movie mentioned.

Jesus is the "Reason for the Season"

Come join us Sunday Nov 28 as the St Mary Magdalen Nativity will be blessed on the front lawn of the rectory immediately after 10:30 AM Mass. Organized for all parishoners by the St Mary Magdalen KC Ladies Auxiliary. 

St. Mary Magdalen Parents Club is hosting a Craft Fair Dec 4

Get Your Christmas Shopping Done Early

Craft fair will be held on Saturday December 4 from 9AM to 3PM in and outside of Masset Cafeteria. Admission is free. There will also be concessions, parade of prizes raffle, and 50/50. For more information call 504-733-1433 or email mailto:CFAVALORO@SMMCOUGARS.ORG

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Bunco Fun Afternoon NOV 28

Join us on Sunday Nov. 28th for some Parish comradeship and fun in Massett cafeteria. Door opens at 2 PM and game starts at 2:30 PM. Cost is $5 and 1 unexpired food item for social apostolate. Soft drinks and water provided. Please bring your own party food to share. Must be 21 to play. 

This will be the last Bunco of the year.  We are still coordinating with St Matthew to alternate months for 2022, but they have yet TBD.

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Santa is coming to St Mary Magdalen Dec 5

Come one and all as St Mary Magdalen KC Ladies Auxiliary is hosting pictures with Santa and will have free coffee and donuts 

On Sunday Dec. 5 from 9:30 AM till after 10:30 AM Mass in Masset Hall, kids, adults, family and/or pets can have pictures with Santa. Costs are $6 for a 5 X 7 photo, $15 for three 5 X 7 photos, or $15 for two 5 X 7 photos and all digital photos. So put on your best Christmas attire and come see Santa. Call and leave a message at 504-887-6251 if you have questions. 

 

UPDATE :

Jesus: The Way, The Truth, and the Life 

For more information go to the Jesus the Way page.

The group will meet on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30  PM in the Discipleship Center on the following dates : November 3, 10, and 17, and December 1 and 15. 

Those who are participating will receive email with instructions and login info. Book and study materials will be supplied.

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Parish School of Religion

 The SMM Parish School of Religion is open to all students (grades 1-12th) who will NOT be attending a Catholic School for the 2021-22 academic year.  The PSR will have a new hybrid model this year with guided at-home instruction coupled with monthly classroom meetings. 
 
A Parent Meeting and Registration for the Parish School of Religion will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, in Massett Hall Cafeteria.  You may complete the registration form (click button for form) in advance by downloading the form or by picking one up from the parish office.  The family fee for PSR this year will be $25 for the first child, $40 for two children, and $50 for three or more children. New students must turn in a copy of their baptismal certificate.  If you have any questions, please contact Maria Steen at smmpsr@arch-no.org
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Nov 28 : ST MM Bunco 2PM
Dec 4 : Craft Fair 9AM
Dec 5 : Christmas photos with Santa 9:30AM
Dec 7 : start of 3 day advent mission

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ADULT BUNCO EVENT

Last Bunco of year is scheduled in Massett Cafeteria on Nov 28. Cost is $5 and 1 unexpired food item for Social Aposolate. Doors open at 2 PM. Game begins at 2:30 PM. Please bring your own party food to share. Must be 21 to play. 

Altar Server Ministry

  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. 

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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St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School
NOW REGISTERING-All grade levels
PK 1 - 7th grade
Please contact the office 
for more information
504-733-1433

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

Archbishop Aymond Letter of Promulgation

 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.