Our new five-day candle stand was discovered to be defective and has been returned to the factory for a replacement. We have not heard back regarding a delivery date. Until then, we encourage you to lift up your prayer intentions by lighting one or more of the smaller 8-hour candles.

Students in grades 8 - 12 are welcome to join our parish's CYO. Please go to the parish website under Parish Life, CYO to get registration forms. Click on this box for coming events and more details.

The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. The office will reopen on Monday, July 8, at 9:00 a.m. God Bless America!

If you will be a junior in high school for the 2024-25 school year and you desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, you are invited to register for the Confirmation classes that will begin in September. Please email our DRE Melanie S. Gaumond at smmdre@arch-no.org to request a registration form. Registration forms are also available in the parish office. Once you have submitted a registration form, you will be contacted with more detailed information. Click on this box for more information.

"The latest data shows that 1 in 4 children in the Archdiocesan geography faces food insecurity". Archbishop Aymond is calling on all Catholics in the Archdiocese of New Orleans to work together to ensure that no child goes hungry this summer. You can help by volunteering with Second Harvest Food Bank, a ministry of the archdiocese. Click on this box for more information or visit: no-hunger.org/volunteer/

Heavenly Father, you entrusted your Son Jesus, the child of Mary, to the care of Joseph, an earthly father. Bless all fathers as they care for their families. Give them strength and wisdom, tenderness and patience; support them in the work of providing for their families. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, your Son, and our Brother. Amen. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

As our school year ends, we would like to thank all our 2023-2024 PSR teachers: Marilyn Choppin, Alyssa Daigle, Susan Gaillot, Terry Heller, Pat Helmstetter, Karen Hollingsworth, Stacy Pecoraro, Linda Schwartz, and Adrienne Steen. These ladies donated their time, talent, and treasure to the education of our young children. They worked tirelessly to create lessons and activities that enriched the faith of their students. Thank you all! Click on this box for information on the 2024-25 Parish School of Religion.

The American and Papal flags that have graced our church since its founding were showing their age and have been retired. Through the generosity of the St. Mary Magdalen Altar Society, we have new flags for our church. On Sunday, June 2, the Boy Scouts of Troop 490 presented the flags to be blessed by Fr. Chris.

The Scouts of Troop and Pack 490 celebrated a Scout Mass at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Scouts who recently received Catholic Scouting emblems from Archbishop Aymond were recognized at the end of the Mass, as were our two Eagle Scouts. Click on this box for a full description.

Catholic Game night : Monday, June 10, at 7 pm in the Discipleship Center. Come out for our first game night of Catholic Trivia. Doors open at 6:45; game starts at 7:00. Bathing Toiletries for Harry Thompson center : The KC Ladies Auxiliary will be collecting bathing toiletries for the Harry Thompson center. There will be collection boxes at all entrances to the church, this weekend June 8 & 9. Click this box for full details of both these events

The Semi-annual Five Day St. Jude Novena of Hope will take place at St. Mary Magdalen Church from June 3 - June 7, 2024. The Rosary, Novena Prayers and Confession will be offered daily beginning at 11:45 a.m. The Rosary, Novena Prayers, Confession, and Mass will be offered nightly beginning at 6:00 p.m. Click on this box for full details.

After 42 years of service, our music director Mark Schluter retired. We thank him for enhancing our liturgies and celebrations with the gift of music. We also bid farewell to the SMM Youth Choir who sang their final Mass at St. Mary Magdalen at on May 19, 2024. , Their talents will be greatly missed. CLICK ON THIS BOX FOR A TRIBUTE TO MARK AND THE YOUTH CHOIR AND LINK TO PICTURES. We will take this opportunity to initiate a QUIET MASS for those who desire a low-sensory atmosphere. The quiet 8:30 a.m. Mass will begin on Sunday, May 26, 2024.

The Knights of Columbus Ladies' Auxiliary will be collecting diapers & baby wipes for Catholic Charities' Access Pregnancy Center of Metairie at ALL Masses the weekend of May 18-19. Parishioners are asked to donate diapers, wipes or gift cards.

Come and Join in the Fun! Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Massett Hall cafeteria. Doors open at 2PM and game starts at 2:30PM . Cost is $5 and 1 unexpired food item for Social Apostolate. Soft drinks and water will be provided. Bring your favorite party food to share. Must be 21 to play.

In preparation for Pentecost Sunday on May 19th, all are invited to pray the powerful Novena to the Holy Spirit after the 8:30 a.m. weekday Mass in the chapel. The Novena starts on Friday, May 10th and ends Saturday, May 18th. You can also say the novena prayers on your own. Novena pamphlets can be found at all Church entrances.

Beginning in April, St. Mary Magdalen will introduce a new enrichment program for married couples called Better Together. Meetings will be held once a month from 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the Discipleship Center. Complete details may be found by clicking on this box.

Team St Mary Magdalen and Team St Therese Academy had a great turnout at the Born to Run Race in Lafreniere Park for the Women’s New Life Clinic. A great time was had by all. Congratulations to Trent Heffner of Team St Therese Academy for winning a medal. Click on window to get more information, team members names, and link to more pictures.

Our parish will be hosting a book and media fair on the weekend of April 20-21 at all the Masses. Sisters from the Daughters of St. Paul in Metairie, LA will be here with a wonderful selection of Catholic books for all ages. This will be great op- portunity to get something to deepen your Faith and spiritual life.

On Sunday April 21 KC Ladies Auxiliary will host thier latest Sit and Paint in Masset Hall (caferteria) from 2-4 PM. All ages welcome. Lite refreshments will available. Cost is $20 for a 11 x 14 canvas and all you need to paint a beautiful art work of tulips. Must register by April 14 so supplies can be ordered. Click window for more information on registering or to obtain information.

ADULT CONFIRMATION St. Mary Magdalen will be offering Adult Confirmation classes on April 18th & 25th, May 2nd, 9th, and 16th from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Discipleship Center. Candidates will be confirmed by Archbishop Aymond at St. Louis Cathedral on May 19th. If you are interested, please click within window.