The Feast of the Epiphany celebrates the joyful culmination of the Magi's search for the newborn King whose birth was heralded by a star. To celebrate this feast, the SMM Men's Club and the KC Ladies' Auxiliary will sponsor a King Cake breakfast of coffee and a slice of king cake in Massett Hall Cafeteria following the morning Masses on Sunday, January 5th.

Because Jesus is truly God, Mary is truly the Mother of God (in Greek, Theotokos). Mary's strong faith and her obedience to God's will brought the Son of God into the world to save us from sin and death... The Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, on New Year's Day. Masses for this holyday of obligation are as follows: Vigil Mass - 6:00 PM on Tuesday, December 31. Masses on New Year's Day, January 1, 2025, are at 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM.

Fr. Chris, Deacon Chuck, Deacon Jim, and the Parish Office Staff wish you a happy and holy Christmas. The St. Mary Magdalen Parish Office will be closed for the holidays from December 23rd through January 3rd. The office will reopen at 9:00 AM on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Christmas Eve at 6:00 PM Mass (Following the Gospel) All children are invited to experience the true reason for the Christmas season by acting out the Gospel events surrounding the birth of Baby Jesus. Children are asked to arrive at least fifteen minutes before Mass begins to be assigned a part and receive a costume. Click on this box for more details.

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. Isaiah 9:5... The Nativity of the Lord, Wednesday, December 25, is a holyday of obligation. Masses for Christmas are as follows: Vigil Masses: 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM (Children's Mass), and 11:00 PM. Masses on Christmas Day: 8:30 AM, 10;30 AM, and 6:00 PM.

As we celebrate the Birth of Jesus, we are reminded that he came into the world to free us from sin and death. Advent is a time to prepare for his coming by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession.) In addition to the regular confession schedule, Fr. Chris will hear confessions on Saturday, December 21 from 1:30 - 3:35 PM and from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. He will also hear confessions on Tuesday, December 24 from 2:00 - 3:35 PM.

Help make Christmas brighter for someone in need. Take an “Angel Project” envelope from one of the tables near church entrances and fill it with a gift card or monetary donation. Place your “Angel” envelope in the Second Collection the weekend of Dec. 14-15. Your generous donation will brighten the Christmas season for a family in need.

This year, December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the patronal feast of the United States of America, falls on the 2nd Sunday of Advent. The holyday of obligation has been transferred to Monday, December 9th. All Catholics are obliged to attend Mass on this day. Masses on Monday, December 9th will be at 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM.