13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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. 1st RECONCILIATION/1st COMMUNION & YOUNG ADULT CONFIRMATION PROGRAMS: Contact Parish Religious Education at 733-8980 for further information. RCIA & ADULT CONFIRMATION PROGRAMS: Contact Parish Religious Education at 733-8980 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 OFFICE (504) 733-0922 Fax: (504) 733-0869 Website:

www.stmarymagdalenchurch.com 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 LIFE 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

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church

6425 West Metairie Avenue Metairie, Louisiana 70003

June 30, 2019 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.

RADICAL TRANSFORMATION On this Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the readings describe anything but an ordinary time. They are disturb-ing and they leave us disturbed. The Old Testament read-ing recounts a young man’s radical break with the past to follow a new path. The Gospel describes how life as we know it is abruptly changed if we follow the call of Christ. The psalm and Paul assure us that such life-altering change is possible only because of the power of God’s love. We are presented with a stark choice. To love as God loves, we must leave our old lives behind. We must leave behind not just the bad, the selfish, and the evil but the ordinary, our daily work, and the important, our fami-lies, our lives. Loving as God loves requires a radical transformation, not a smooth transition. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Metairie, Louisiana

June 30, 2019 Vol. XXXVII, No.31

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS

PARISH OFFICE Fr. Chris DeLerno, Pastor (504) 733-0922; cdelerno@yahoo.com Fr. Lee Poche, Parochial Vicar (504) 733-0922; lpoche@archdiocese-no.org Deacon Chuck LeBlanc (504) 733-0922; cleblanc@archdiocese-no.org Deacon Jim Heneghan (504) 733-0922; jheneghan@archdiocese-no.org Barbara Croy, Office Manager (504) 733-0922; bcroy@smm.nocoxmail.com 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 Mrs. Teresa Hebert, Principal (504) 733-1433; thebert@smmcougars.org Caren Favaloro, Secretary (504)733-1433;stmarymag@archdiocese-no.org FAX (504) 736-0727 BEFORE/AFTER-CARE—(504) 733-4768 Shari Mader & Caren Favaloro, Co-Directors

Monday, July 1 6:30 AM Adilia Sorto 8:30 AM Gus Barbier

Tuesday, July 2 6:30 AM Jenny Mayeur 8:30 AM Cindy Spence

Wednesday, July 3 Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle

6:30 AM Ewell Bordelon, Sr 8:30 AM Philip Viet Nguyen

Thursday, July 4 8:30 AM Croy Family

Friday, July 5 6:30 AM Poor Souls 8:30 AM Ronnie Cailouett

Saturday, July 6 8:00 AM Fr. Ken Richard

Saturday, July 6 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil

4:00 PM Joan Ferry, Aimee Marus, Rosalie & Jack Couch, James Maunoir, John & Clare McDermott, Hazel & Harold Howat, Walter Howat, Joe Paci, Dee Broussard, Ursula & Peter Bonanno, Bobb W. Hunley, Anne Perkins, Mary & Ron Dewhirst, Norma & Lance Hubble, Charlie Fenger, Living Intention for Bernard Triche, Living Intention for Anna Marescalco

Sunday, July 7 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM Prat Family, Sylvan Witte 9:30 AM SMM Parishioners 11:00 AM Effie Sarti, Harris Miller, Madeleine

Landry, Gordon Landry, Hiep Dang, Ron Romagossa, Christine Barrois, Adilia Sorto

6:00 PM Richard & Genevieve Ducote, Hal Ducote, Dewey & Alice Ponthier, Vernon Ducote

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

PRAYER DURING HURRICANE SEASON “Through the intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, may we be spared all loss of life and property during this hurricane season, we pray to the Lord." Hurricane season began June 1.

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 30, 2019 “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God.” — Luke 9:62

Readings for Sunday, July 7: First Reading —As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you (Isaiah 66:10-14c). Psalm — Let all the earth cry out to God with joy (Psalm 66). Second Reading — May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ (Galatians 6:14-18). Gospel — Jesus sends out the seventy-two (Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 [1-9]). 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.

In gratitude for God’s gifts we gratefully appreciate: Envelopes (6/16) $ 5030.00 Loose Collection $ 2054.13 Total $ 7084.13

Thank you for your generosity!

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION It’s Independence Day week, and there is a link worth tracing between the Declaration of Independence and the language of liturgy. One of the signers of the Declaration on that July 4 long ago was Charles Carroll, probably the wealthiest man in the colonies and one of the few Catholics on the political scene. As a flourish to his

signature, he sought to distinguish himself from other prominent citizens bearing the same name by penning “Charles Carroll of Carrolltown”—a defiant “come and get me if you dare” postscript aimed at the British. Carroll’s

brother John was a priest and patriot who in 1789 was given the task of organizing the Catholic Church in this country. By 1791 he had assembled a synod, or assembly of delegates, to launch that task formally. Archbishop Carroll wanted to gain acceptance of our faith by American people who mistrusted our customs and could not comprehend our liturgy. He made the amazing proposal to Rome that our liturgy should be prayed not in Latin, but in the vernacular, English. His wish was denied, but one hundred sixty years later, his deep desire helped the American bishops and scholars at the Second Vatican Council to win the vote in favor of the vernacular not just for the United States, but for the Church throughout the world. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

JULY 4TH BLESSING God, source of freedom, this day is bright with memory of those who declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being. Help us to continue a good work begun long ago. Make our vision clear and our will strong: that only in human solidarity will we find liberty, and justice only in honor that belongs to every life on earth. Turn our hearts toward the family of nations: to understand the ways of others, to offer friendship and to find safety only in the common good of all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN.

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH FOSTERING STEWARDSHIP

Mark Lucich, Sherry Gaffney, Norvin Schexnaildre, Joyce Chiusano, Richard LeBlanc, Marsha Robert, Rose Keller, Leah Conlin, Abigail Robertson, Patrick Mulhern, Marilyn Reynolds, George “Mickey” Krause, Tommy Keller, 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, Russell Palmer, Ann Robert, Gaynell Robin, Linda Speciale, Rose Mary Pizza, Baby Sean, Daphne Dufour, Dave “Brother” Dupuy, Janice Liang, Macy Guidry, Matt Niclosi, Richard Moss, Riley Joseph Growl, Kenneth Blanke, Michelle & Jason Branch, Kelli Broussard & Family, Janice LeBlanc, Lynn Cailouette, Kevin & Philomena Colton, Alfred Alphonso, Jr., Elizabeth Truxillo

CELEBRATING CATHOLIC FAMILIES Living the Word

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Following Jesus demands great trust. We take up our cross each day, believing that God knows better than we ever could what is best for us. If we realize we do not control events, and if we do not look back, we can “let go and let God.” We will find

ourselves living in the present moment, living for God alone and knowing that he is with us in the joy and in the sorrow times.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

JUNE: Month of the Holy Spirit Prayer Center Theme is: Holy Spirit, help us to share the Good News of Jesus with my family & friends by…. Put written intentions in prayer pig; they will be offered up at all Masses every Sunday.

Did you sign up for Liguorian yet? Last week you heard a special presentation about Liguori-an magazine. Did you return your envelope? If not, please take a minute to fill it out and drop it in the collection basket. Remember, your print subscription supports the Redemptorists and includes FREE access to Liguorian Digital Edition.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Do you know someone who is inter-ested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Someone who has been thinking about converting to Ca-tholicism, but has not taken the initial step? Someone who is already Cath-olic but feels that they have not pro-

gressed 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.

MARIAN SERVANTS® The Marian Servants® is a community based Public Association of the Christian Faithful. The founding community formed in 1987 in Clearwater, FL, with our local community established in 2007. Our Mis-sion is to bring Catholic Christians to a deeper under-standing of their vocation and mission in Christ, in the Church, and in the world. Our spirituality is Marian—seeking to emulate Mary’s virtues of holi-ness, obedience, and service; it is also charismatic—with a special devotion to the Holy Spirit, with open-ness to His gifts. Membership is open to Catholics in good standing with the Catholic Church. The chapter located at SMM is the Marian Servants® of Our Fa-ther's Love which meets on Tuesdays from 9:30AM-12Noon. Anyone interested in learning more about the Marian Servants® may contact Patsy Ricau @(504)813-4327.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

SMM SCHOOL—COUGAR NEWS St. Mary Magdalen School is accepting registrations for the 2019-20 school year for students in Pre-K through 7th grade. Please call the school office at (504) 733-1433 to schedule a private tour or to re-ceive registration information. Forms are also availa-ble on our website at: www.smmcougars.org

FOR THE CHILDREN

SPIRITUALITY

MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE

A PRAYER FOR EVERY FAMILY by St. John Paul II

God, from whom all fatherhood in heaven and earth de-scends, Father, who are Love and Life, ensure that every human family on earth shall become, through Your Son, Jesus Christ, "born of woman," and through the Holy Spir-it, the source of divine charity, a true shrine of life and love for the generations which are always renewing them-selves. Ensure that Your grace shall guide the thoughts and the works of spouses toward the good of their families and of all families in the world. Ensure that the young gen-erations shall find firm support in the family for their hu-manity and their growth in truth and love. Ensure the love, reinforced by the grace of the Sacrament of Matrimony shall show itself to be stronger than any weakness and every crisis through which our families pass at times. Amen.

EVANGELIZATION

Monday, July 1 Come, Lord Jesus in Discipleship Ctr 9:00 AM Tuesday, July 2 Come, Lord Jesus in Discipleship Ctr 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting, Rm. 1 7:30 PM Wednesday, July 3 Social Services Building open from 5:30PM-6:30PM Thursday, July 4-Independence Day Rectory/Parish Offices CLOSED Friday, July 5 Saturday, July 6Rosary after Mass in Chapel8:30 AM St. Joan of Arc Prayer Warriors in Chapel10:00 AM Confessions in Church, 2:30-3:30 PM Sunday, July 7 Family Mass 9:30 AM Adoration of Blessed Sacrament 12:15-1:15 PM

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

The only Mass celebrated on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4th will be at 8:30 AM in the Chap-el. The Rectory/Parish Offices will be CLOSED in observance of this federal holiday. JUST THE BEGINNING The American Revolution was a be-ginning, not a consummation. —Woodrow Wilson

FOUNDING PRINCIPLES Equal rights for all, special privileges for none. —Thomas Jefferson

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Saint Mary Magdalen FEAST DAY CELEBRATION

Service Awards & Ministry Recognition Sunday, July 21, 2019

at 11:00 AM Mass All involved in any Ministry at SMM are particularly invited to attend this Mass to be recognized for their gen-erous contributions to our parish.

Following Mass ALL are invited to attend a JAZZ BRUNCH in Massett Hall in honor of our Patroness and all SMM Volunteers. Please join us for this special celebration!

SMM PARISH HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS PLANS When an evacuation is called for by local civic au-thorities, whether this is a recommended, voluntary or mandatory evacuation - all scheduled parish activ-ities, including liturgical services, will be cancelled immediately. The Blessed Sacrament and parish sac-ramental records will be secured according to archdi-ocesan policy, parish facilities will be secured and all parish staff, including clergy, will follow the evacua-tion order and vacate the parish campus. Please take some time NOW to prepare your own evacuation plans for this hurricane season. Listed below are web site addresses of agencies with evacuation information: LA State site: www.lsp.org/evacguide.html Archdiocese of New Orleans site: www.arch-no.org SMM Church site: www.stmarymagdalenchurch.com

SPECIAL PARISH EVENTS