St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church 6425 West Metairie Avenue Metairie, Louisiana 70003 Easter Sunday of the Lord s Resurrection Inc. PROCLAIM THE RISEN CHRIST On Easter morning everything the spring weather, the flowers, birds and butterflies, the people around us in their finery, the beautiful liturgy and music everything seems to bear witness that Jesus Christ is risen today! Like the eyewitness accounts in today s scriptures, the glorious and joyful life all around us helps us to believe the good news of the Resurrection and sing Alleluia! In the scriptures today we hear from Peter and Paul and John. All three speak with conviction about witnessing the resurrected Christ. John s Gospel account includes Mary of Magdala, who also was privileged to witness the Resurrection and tell others the good news. On this glorious Easter Sunday can we ourselves give eyewitness accounts that Jesus Christ is risen today, alive and active in our lives? Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., April 1, 2018 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. PARISH OFFICE Parish Fax: (504) 733-0869 Parish Website: www.stmarymagdalenchurch.com Parish Email Address: magdalen@smm.nocoxmail.com PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday...9:00AM - 4:00PM Friday....CLOSED After hours by appointment only WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE In CHAPEL Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM & 8:30AM Saturday, 8:00 AM CONFESSIONS Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 PM WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Mass - 4 PM Sunday Masses - 8, 9:30 & 11AM; 6PM EXPOSITION OF BLESSED SACRAMENT: Sundays, 12:15-1:15PM 1st Monday, 9:15-10:15AM (Sept-May) In Church, be sure to visit: RESPECT LIIFE CORNER ADULT PARISH LENDING LIBRARY CHILDREN S CORNER/LIBRARY/PRAYER CENTER ************************************* SOCIAL APOSTOLATE MINISTRY Hours: Wednesdays, 5:30PM-6:30PM Facility Entrance on W. Metairie Ave. to right of church...734-5833 GIFT SHOP & PRAYER GARDEN NEW Hours: Mon.& Fri...1:00PM-5:00PM Saturdays...1:00PM-5:00PM Sundays...8:30AM-12:15PM Phone:...734-5833 Call Parish Office for further information BAPTISMS: Every 2nd Sunday before/during 11AM Mass & 3rd Sunday at 12:15PM. Pre-Registration for Baptism Seminars is now required by calling 733-8980. Archdiocesan Policy on Infant Baptism: www.arch-no.org/human Resources/Policies/Policy on Infant Baptism OR may be found on the Parish website. FIRST RECONCILIATION/COMMUNION& CONFIRMATION: Must have 2 consecutive years of Catholic religious instruction prior to reception of these sacraments. Contact Parish Religious Education for further information. WEDDINGS: Contact Parish priest at least 6 to 8 months prior to planned date of marriage. FOCCUS Survey by appointment only. Weddings Celebrated Friday evenings; Saturday mornings, early afternoons or evenings. Church Fee: $300; Chapel Fee: $100. FUNERALS: You are encouraged to celebrate funerals in our Church or Chapel. Wakes & visitation also possible. CARE OF THE SICK: Communion brought to Homebound weekly by Extraordinary Ministers of Communion. Anointing of Sick available on individual basis by appointment.
PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Metairie, Louisiana April 1, 2018 Vol. XXXVII, No.18 HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? PARISH OFFICE Fr. Chris DeLerno, Pastor (504) 733-0922; cdelerno@yahoo.com Fr. Vincent Phan, Parochial Vicar (504) 733-0922; vinhph2003@yahoo.com Deacon Chuck LeBlanc (504) 733-0922; cleblanc@archdiocese-no.org Dr. Jim Heneghan, Acolyte Barbara Croy, Parish Secretary (504) 733-0922; bcroy@smm.nocoxmail.com Cathleen Guidry, Parish Bookkeeper (504) 733-0922 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE- (504) 733-8980 Parish School of Religion (PSR) Director Linda Earle learle@smm.nocoxmail.com Parish Coordinator Susie Sullivan ssullivan@smm.nocoxmail.com SMM SCHOOL Valerie Rodriguez, Principal (504) 733-1433; vrodriguez@smmcougars.org Melanie Gaumond, Religion Coordinator (504) 733-1433; mgaumond@smmcougars.org Dianne Hughes/Caren Favaloro, Secretaries (504)733-1433;stmarymag@archdiocese-no.org FAX (504) 736-0727 BEFORE/AFTER-CARE (504) 733-4768 Shari Mader & Caren Favaloro, Co-Directors WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Monday, April 2 6:30 AM Audree Forbes 8:30 AM Living Intention for Steve Scalise Tuesday, April 3 6:30 AM Gus Barbier 8:30 AM Cindy Spence Wednesday, April 4 6:30 AM Louis & Tyler Levy 8:30 AM George Cook Thursday, April 5 6:30 AM Dan Croy 8:30 AM Theodore Graham Friday, April 6 6:30 AM Lucy D. Hebert 8:30 AM George & Cathleen Sholar 8:00 AM Stanley Millet 2nd Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Vigil 4:00 PM Jack & Rosalie Couch, Joan Ferry, Joe Paci, Kevin Reynolds, Bobb W. Hunley, John & Clare McDermott, Hazel & Harold Howat, Walter Howat, Norma & Lance Hubble, Dee Broussard, Vetter Amadeo Taylor, Sidney & Mae Waguespack, Julio Anleu, Gracia Anleu, Aimme Marus, Dot Leonard, Elizabeth Fabregas, Dean D Arcnagelo, Lori Lambert, James Maunoir Sunday, April 8 2nd Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM Prat Family 9:30 AM SMM Parishioners 11:00 AM Fr. Michael Joseph Nguyen, George Collet, Joe Dewhirst, Ian Racine, Bennie Handford 6:00 PM Hal Ducote, Richard & Genevieve Ducote
PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Mark Lucich, Willie Arnouville, Sherry Gaffney, Ray Talbot, Norvin Schexnaildre, Joyce Chiusano, Richard LeBlanc, Marsha Robert, Rose Keller, Leah Conlin, Abigail Robertson, Patrick Mulhern, Marilyn Reynolds, Carole Coronna, George Mickey Krause, Tommy Keller, Julie Periou, Brenda Simon, Jena Serigne, Deborah Woodward, Kevin Pineo, Rosemarie Entringer, Teresa Lacour, Mary Ann Meaux, Gayle Songy, Jerry Fender, Jonathan Robertson, Judy Massa, Kevin & Kenneth Teen, Gracelynn Chaplain, Celine Wild, Carol P. Ramos, Dominic Manthey, Deavon Dill, Lauretta Erwin, Larry & Clara Leslie, Dennis Coughlin, Jr., Hector Benoit, Kevin Colton, Gail LeJeune, Russell Palmer, Nancy Fitzsimmons, Gaynell Robin BURIED IN CHRIST Deborah Ann Smith Edward George Wilson Joyce Dauzat Daniel Pennison Felicie Borne EVANGELIZATION INTRODUCTION TO EVANGELIZATION The Mission is ME! We believe that faith shared is faith strengthened! The challenges of our culture point out that NOW is an evangelizing moment; NOW is the time for Catholic Christians to proclaim the Lord Jesus with renewed conviction and fervor! Pope Francis calls all of us to be Missionary Disciples. The task of Evangelization belongs to everyone! So how can this be accomplished? All are invited to a special parish presentation on Thursday, April 26 at 7PM in the Chapel by Very Rev. David G. Caron, OP, Archdiocesan Office of Evangelization. FOSTERING STEWARDSHIP In gratitude for God s gifts we gratefully appreciate: Envelopes (3/18) $ 4625.00 Loose Collection $ 1886.82 Total $ 6511.82 Thank you for your generosity! EASTER FLOWER COLLECTION There is a special envelope in your box set of envelopes for Easter Flower Donations. The Altar Society is asking that you consider giving a contribution in order to help defray the added expenses that are incurred for the flowers and decorations of Holy Week and Easter Sunday. MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE The "Marriage: Unique for a Reason" website is part of the Bishops' ongoing efforts to promote and defend marriage as the union of one man and one woman. It offers many educational resources for Catholics and others who want to better understand and articulate the Church's teaching on marriage. The website currently features five video resources: Made for Each Other, Made for Life, Made for Freedom, Made for the Common Good, and El Matrimonio: Hecho para el amor y vida (in Spanish with English subtitles), as well as FAQs about marriage, a library of Church teaching, and a regularly updated blog. EASTER PEOPLE We are Easter people and Alleluia is our song! St. Augustine Readings for Sunday, April 8: First Reading The community of believers was of one heart and mind (Acts 4:32-35). Psalm Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118). Second Reading Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God (1 John 5:1-6). Gospel The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. (John 20:19-31). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
FOR THE CHILDREN CELEBRATING CATHOLIC FAMILIES Living the Word Easter Sunday of the Lord s Resurrection Easter has come and our penitential time of Lent is over. Today at Mass we will sing Alleluia for the first time since Lent began and we will see fresh flowers and colors of white and gold. I wonder why we use these colors and fresh flowers for Easter Time. Let s pay attention to these changes during Mass. CHILDREN S CORNER APRIL: Month of EASTER. Prayer Center Theme is: During this Easter Season please help me to grow in your love by... Put written intentions in prayer pig; they will be offered up at all Masses every Sunday. SMM SCHOOL & PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION PROGRAMS April SMM students have stored up many treasure for heaven throughout their Lenten journey. May those treasures bring them bring them Christ's abundant love during the Easter season! SMM SCHOOL COUGAR NEWS Thank you so much to all who donated to our BoosterThon and attended our FunRun. We raised over $6000 for new playground equipment. School will be closed April 2nd-6th for Easter break. Registration continues for grades PK3 through 6th (Pk2 and 7th are closed). Call for a private tour. ADULT FAITH FORMATION TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The Paschal Mystery is the key to our Christian faith: the dying and rising of Jesus that is the pattern of our life. In their first steps on the road of faith, the catechumens feel the cross of glory traced over their eyes, on their lips, across their shoulders, on their ears, over their heart, and on their feet. The mystery is that even death gives way to life for those who are held in the embrace of Jesus. Today, many new Christians arise from the waters of the font. Yet the font is not the destination of their journey. The goal is Pentecost, fifty days from now, and a lifetime of praise to the Father, in Christ, in the embrace of the Holy Spirit, for the sake of the world. Neophyte, our ancient word for newly-baptized people, means newly -planted in Greek. If someone in your parish has just been baptized, welcome them today. The smiles on their faces and the light in the eyes is a foretaste of heaven. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. ADULT CONFIRMATION PROGRAM SMM will conduct classes for adult Catholics (18 & over) who wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, April 10-May 15, from 7:00-8:00PM. The celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation for adult Catholics will be held at the St. Louis Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday, May 20 at 3:00 PM. PRE-Registration is required. Please call 733-8980 by Wed. April 4. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL The Parish Pastoral Council will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, April 18 at 7:00 PM in the Convent Bldg. Meetings are open to all parishioners, however, parishioners who wish to address the Council must submit, in writing, the topic of discussion along with their name and telephone number. This information should be submitted to the Council Chairperson, c/o the Rectory, at least 15 days prior to the meeting. Minutes of all meetings are available for review at the rectory.
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Monday, April 2 Come, Lord Jesus in Convent Bldg NO Parish School of Religion Classes Men s Club Meeting in Massett Hall 9:00 AM 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 3 Marian Servants of Our Father s Love in Convent Bldg, 9:30AM-12Noon Come, Lord Jesus in Convent Bldg 7:00 PM Wednesday, April 4 Social Services Building open from 5:30PM-6:30PM Human Trafficking Presentation in convent bldg, 7:00PM Thursday, April 5 Come, Lord Jesus in Convent Bldg Friday, April 6 7:00 PM Rosary after Mass in Chapel 8:30 AM St. Joan of Arc Prayer Warriors in Chapel10:00 AM Men s Club Crawfish Cookoff on Backfield, 5PM- 9PM Confessions in Church, 2:30-3:30 PM 2 nd Collection - Building & Maintenance Fund BSA Camp Card Sale after Mass Sunday, April 8 2 nd Collection - Building & Maintenance Fund BSA Camp Card Sale after Masses Holy Name Society Mtg in Ministries Bldg9:00 AM Family Mass 9:30 AM Adoration of Blessed Sacrament 12:15-1:15 PM 2019 Confirmation Class Mass of Commitment 2PM KC Ladies Auxiliary Sit n Paint in Massett Hall, 1 3 PM Prayer to Saint Michael, the Archangel St. Michael, Archangel defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. SPECIAL PARISH EVENTS HUMAN TRAFFICKING Hidden in Plain Sight What is human trafficking? Where is it happening? Who is affected? SMM Synod Team & the KC Ladies Auxiliary host a presentation given by the Archdiocesan Respect Life Office to answer these questions about Human Trafficking on Wednesday, April 4 at 7PM in the convent bldg. All are invited to attend this night of discussion and enlightenment! Light refreshments will be served. Please join us! RSVP by calling (504) 733-8980 or email: ssullivan@smm.nocoxmail.com MEN S CLUB ANNUAL CRAWFISH COOKOFF SATURDAY, April 7, 2018 All you can eat crawfish!! Doors Open at 5PM Presale enter 4:30 PM. Live Music (Burger and Fries Band) Beer - Soft Drinks Dip n Dots Rock wall. Tickets at the Door: $25 Adults; $12 kids (7-12 yrs) - Kids 6 & under FREE. Pre-sales: $20 Adults; $10 kids Info for a Team: 5 person team, $300 per team, prepare to boil 4-5 sacks of crawfish. Interested in sponsoring our event Contact Brett Lally. For more info contact Brett Lally (504)261-4502/ brett.lally@cox.net or John Illg (504)957-9970/johnillgjr@aol.com TROOP 490 CAMP CARD SALES Please support our Boy Scout Troop by purchasing Camp Cards after Masses on the weekend of April 7 & 8, 2018. Only $5.00 per card can help send a Scout to Scout Camp! Camp Cards are an on-line discount program similar to that of Entertainment Books. There are thousands of discounts that can be used all over the U.S. Thank you for your support! PARISH FAMILY PICNIC Sunday, April 15, 12Noon-4PM on the backfield Field will be open starting at 10:30AM. Hotdogs, chili, buns, condiments, sodas & water will be provided while supplies last. Due to safety concerns - NO vehicles & NO frying, barbecuing or cooking food allowed on the field. Bring your own canopies, chairs, tables, food, games, etc. All are invited to bring your family & friends!!! Come out for a good time!!!