20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

BAPTISMS: Every 2nd Sunday before/during 10:30AM Mass & 3rd Sunday at 11:45AM. Pre-Registration for Baptism Seminars is now required by calling 733-0922 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 733-0922 for further information. RCIA & ADULT CONFIRMATION PROGRAMS: Contact 733-0922 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 on 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: smmchurch@arch-no.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday........9:00AM - 4:00PM Friday…………………….……...CLOSED After hours by appointment only WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE In CHAPEL Monday-Saturday, 8:30AM CONFESSIONS Saturdays, 2:30-3:30PM WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Mass - 4PM Sunday Masses - 8:30AM & 10:30AM; 6PM

EXPOSITION OF BLESSED SACRAMENT: Sundays, 11:30AM-12:30PM

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

August 16, 2020 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.

CALLED TO ACT IN GOD’S NAME “Let all the nations praise you!” (Psalm 67:4) today’s psalm response exclaims. In the psalms and other Hebrew scriptures, this kind of invocation is actually an invitation to God to act, to intervene in human lives in a manner that will cause everyone—not just the Chosen People—to give praise. Stated a bit more strongly, it is something of a “put up or shut up” challenge to God, the sort of strong statement the psalmists of Israel, trusting in their intimate and loving relationship with God, were not afraid to make. The Gospel has its own excla-mation, announcing the appearance of the Canaanite woman with “Behold!” (Matthew 15:22) “Behold!” is a scriptural flag that tells us that God is about to act or announce something through an individual or a situation. In the case of Jesus, God was going to act through this woman, whom nobody among Jesus’ followers would have believed to be an agent of the divine will. Like the psalmists, we might passively inform or perhaps even actively challenge God to do something so that everyone will come to belief, but God will always turn the tables on us. It becomes our calling, our duty (as it was for Jesus) to behold the situations and persons of our daily lives so that God can act through us, so the Kingdom can be announced through our living. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Metairie, Louisiana

August 16, 2020 Vol. XXXVIII, No.38

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS

PARISH OFFICE Fr. Chris DeLerno, Pastor (504) 733-0922; cdelerno@arch-no.org Fr. Kenneth Smith, In Residence 504) 733-0922; ksmith@arch-no.org Deacon Chuck LeBlanc (504) 733-0922; cleblanc@arch-no.org Deacon Jim Heneghan (504) 733-0922; jheneghan@arch-no.org Barbara Croy, Office Manager (504) 733-0922; bcroy@arch-no.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Parish School of Religion (PSR) Director Maria Steen—msteen@arch-no.org SMM SCHOOL Ms. Theresa Hebert, Principal (504) 733-1433; principal@smmcougars.org Dr. Patricia Speeg, Assistant Principal (504) 733-1433; pspeeg@smmcougars.org Mrs. Maria Steen, Religion Coordinator (504)733-1433;msteen@smmcougars.org Caren Favaloro, Secretary (504)733-1433;cfavaloro@smmcougars.org FAX (504) 736-0727 ***************************************************** PLEASE HELP US UPDATE OUR RECORDS

PARISHIONERS: Do we have your current phone number and/or email address??? Please send your updated info to bcroy@arch-no.org or call 733-0922.

Monday, August 17 8:30 AM Margie Maloney

Tuesday, August 18 8:30 AM Geraldine Keane Wedemyer

Wednesday, August 19 8:30 AM Special Intention for J.A.

Thursday, August 20 8:30 AM Anthony Centanni

Friday, August 21 8:30 AM Claire & George Cook, Sue Chandler

Saturday, August 22 Feast of Queenship of BVM

8:30 AM Poor Souls Saturday, August 22

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil 4:00 PM Joan Ferry, Jack & Rosalie Couch, James Maunoir, Joe Paci, Aimee Marus, Julio Anleu, Gracia Anleu, Vetter Amadeo Taylor,Ted Kirn, III, Bernard D’Arcangelo, Joann Livingston, Jody Epperson, Mary Bothner, Gloria Silcio, Eric Dangerfield, Dean D'Arcangelo

Sunday, August 23 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:30 AM Coughlin & Gravois Families; SMM Parishioners

10:30 AM Marilyn Reynolds, Ian Michael Racine, Norma Mulligan, Laura Pipitone, George Brignac, Celine Wild, Donna Lehrmann, Clemon Lehrmann, Vida Bourgeoirs, Allen Rasch, Jr.

6:00 PM Beverly Cangelosi

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.

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 16, 2020 Observe what is right, do what is just; for my salvation is about to come, my justice, about to be revealed. — Isaiah 56:1 

 

Readings for Sunday, August 23:First Reading — Eliakim is destined by God to be a father to those who live in Jerusalem (Isaiah 22:19-23). Psalm — Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands (Psalm 138). Second Reading — How deep are the riches and the wisdom and the knowledge of God! (Romans 11:33-36). Gospel — Jesus asked the disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:13-20). 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: Weekly Collection Total (8/02) $4,862 Weekly Budget $9,500

Thank you for your generosity!

RECTORY OFFICE REQUEST If you are NOT currently using donation envelopes and you would like to request a box set for 2021 please call the rectory office by Aug. 31.

SMM CHURCH SUGGESTION BOXES We would like to hear the desires of all in our faith community so we are soliciting your help. Suggestion boxes are located in the Cardinal Street entrance and near the main entrance. In each box there will be 2 different forms. The yellow card is to be used to express your ideas, suggestions or concerns to help enhance our parish. The blue card is for those who wish to join our parish or for those who would like more information about our ministries or organizations. Please put completed cards in the suggestion boxes or in the collection basket. We look forward to hearing from you!

Mary is truly the “favored One of God.” Her relationship with Jesus Christ was like no other, and God filled her with grace from beginning to end because of her Son. On August 22 we celebrate her at her Son’s side in heaven. As Christ reigns in heaven, tradition teaches that God continues to favor the Mother of God, crowning her queen alongside her Son. Even in heaven, her relationship with Jesus Christ fills Mary’s life with grace. On this memorial we rejoice in the fullness of hope and promise God shows us in Mary’s life. She is Queen in Heaven, as God held nothing back from her glory of heaven. Mary’s joy is our hope as she lovingly guides us to join her at the side of her Son in eternity. Sourcebook for Sundays, Seasons & Weekdays 2017; The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy © 2016 Archdiocese of Chicago Liturgy Training Publications

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH

BURIED IN CHRIST

Sally Gilmore

FOSTERING STEWARDSHIP

Mark Lucich, Sherry Gaffney, Norvin Schexnaildre, Joyce Chiusano, Richard LeBlanc, Rose Keller, Leah Conlin, Abigail Robertson, Patrick Mulhern, Tommy Keller, Brenda Simon, Jena Serigne, Deborah Woodward, Kevin Pineo, Rosemarie Entringer, Teresa Lacour, Mary Ann Meaux, Gayle Songy, Jerry Fender, Tommy Bittel, Jr., Judy Massa, Kevin & Kenneth Teen, Gracelynn Chaplain, Carol P. Ramos, Dominic Manthey, Deavon Dill, Larry & Clara Leslie, Dennis Coughlin, Jr., Hector Benoit, Russell Palmer, Ann Robert, Gaynell Robin, Linda Speciale, Baby Sean, Daphne Dufour, Dave “Brother” Dupuy, Janice Liang, Macy Guidry, Matt Niclosi, Riley Joseph Growl, Kenneth Blanke, Michelle & Jason Branch, Kelli Broussard & Family, Janice LeBlanc, Lynn Cailouette, Kevin & Philomena Colton, Dianna Parks, Alfred Alphonso, Jr., Elizabeth Truxillo, Claire Noble, Rhonda & Keith Haviel, Evie Williamson, Nancy Lawrence, Mary Johnson, Edmund & Shirley Blancher, Donald Bock, Harry Bilbe, Phyllis Mustacchia, Pat Klaman, Kathleen Jones, Regina Lussier, Brian Landry, Keith Russell

EVANGELIZATION

CELEBRATING CATHOLIC FAMILIES 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Think of individuals or groups of people who are suffering, whether from illness, war, or poverty. Be intentional about praying for them. If there is some other way in which you can be helpful to them, try to do it this week.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

AUGUST: Month of FAITH. Prayer Center Theme is: I will keep my heart close to Jesus by...Put written intentions in prayer pig; they will be offered up at all Masses once a month.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS The RCIA Program is for those wish-ing to become Catholic and Baptized Catholics with little or no religious instruction. For more information, contact the RCIA Coordinator at msteen@arch-no.org

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Once the way was cleared for additional Eucharis-tic Prayers, those who were appointed to com-pose them had to look deep within the tradition for sources. One of the prescriptions for new prayers was that they be “unencumbered by useless repe-tition.” From the start, therefore, the writers knew that the old Roman Canon, which had the priest bowing and crossing himself many times in a long, complex prayer, was not a model of simplicity. Aside from the prayers treasured by Eastern Christians, there is an obvious model from ancient Rome. For about a hundred years now, the histori-cal text “Apostolic Tradition” has shed some light for us on the shadowy shape of worship in the early church. In it, its author, Hippolytus, took care to record the actual texts of worship used at the time. He himself has a shadow side, since he was so ardently conservative in his tastes that he broke ties with the Bishop of Rome and became first in the line of history’s anti-popes. At the elev-enth hour, however, he reconciled with his ene-mies and actually died a martyr. In fact, he was shipped off to the Sardinian mines as a slave with the true pope as his companion in chains. Be-cause his tussle with the pope was over theologi-cal innovations and not liturgical texts, we are sure that his account of the style of Eucharistic Prayer in the third century is accurate. It forms the core of today’s Eucharistic Prayer II. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION FOR THE CHILDREN

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.

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School NOW REGISTERING - All grade levels

PK - 7th grade Please contact the office

for more information 504-733-1433

Monday, August 17 Tuesday, August 18 Marian Servants in Chapel 9:30 AM Come, Lord Jesus in Massett Hall 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 19 Social Services Building open from 5:30PM-6:30PM Thursday, August 20 Come, Lord Jesus in Massett Hall 7:00 PM Friday, August 21 Cub Scout Roundup in Massett Hall 7:00 PM Saturday, August 22 Morning of Reflection in Church, 8AM-1PM Confessions in Church, 2:30-3:30 PM 2nd Collection - Mission Co-op Plan Sunday, August 23 2nd Collection - Mission Co-op Plan Adoration of Blessed Sacrament11:30AM-12:30 PM

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH BLESSING OF STUDENTS

It is most fitting to call upon God’s help as the open-ing of a new school year draws near. There will be a special blessing given to all students at all Masses this weekend, August 15 & 16.

SMM PARISH LENDING LIBRARY All are invited to visit our Parish Lending Library located in the Pro-Life corner of the church. Seventy new books were recently added to the library and you can view them (plus much of the original collec-tion) online at LibraryThing. The URL is http://www.librarything.com/catalog/smmchurchlibrary/yourlibrary.Take a few minutes to browse through our selections. Donations of religious or spiritual books, videos, CDs & DVDs for the library are not being accepted at this time 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 ************************************

SAVE THE DATE The Essential SMM Fall Festival

will be Saturday, September 26, 2020

from 4-8PM

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 @

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