19th 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. FIRST RECONCIL IAT ION/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 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

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church

6425 West Metairie Avenue Metairie, Louisiana 70003

.STRENGTHENED BY THE BREAD OF LIFE Today we resume the “Bread of Life” discourse from John’s Gospel that began two weeks ago. He makes reference to the Jews’ ancestors who ate manna in the desert. These days we would think primarily of Israel wandering in the desert, but faithful Jews would also have known the story of Elijah that we hear today. Strengthened by food and drink in the desert, the angel of the Lord sends him on his forty-day and forty-night journey (the biblical number for a preparation time). Like the food given to Elijah in the desert, Jesus tells his listeners that he is bread for the life of the world. It is very important that we not stop listening to Jesus after his promise of eternal life—a marvelous promise, but this “reward” is not the only reason we feast on the Bread of Life. We also come to the table to be made strong for the journey of mission, that the whole world might have life in the fullness of Christ. We are compelled, if we have eaten of the bread of life, to go forth in service to all. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

August 12, 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 WEEKLY BULLETIN

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Metairie, Louisiana

August 12, 2018 Vol. XXXVII, No.36

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS

PARISH OFFICE Fr. Chris DeLerno, Pastor (504) 733-0922; cdelerno@yahoo.com Deacon Chuck LeBlanc (504) 733-0922; cleblanc@archdiocese-no.org Deacon Jim Heneghan (504) 733-0922; jheneghan@archdiocese-no.org Deacon Lee Poche (504) 733-0922 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 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, August 13 6:30 AM Oscar & Tenie Blancher 8:30 AM Poor Souls

Tuesday, August 14 6:30 AM Henrietta & Albert Levy 8:30 AM Living Intention for Mary Ann Federico

Tuesday, August 14 Feast of the Assumption of Mary Vigil

6:00 PM Clyde Thompson Wednesday, August 15

Feast of the Assumption of Mary 6:30 AM Jack & Rosalie Couch 8:30 AM Sarah Lemoine 6:00 PM Cindy Spence

Thursday, August 16 6:30 AM Special Intention for Dr. A.J. Giorlando 8:30 AM Dorothy Miller

Friday, August 17 6:30 AM Special Intention for Netzy Bullinger 8:30 AM Gwen Brennon

Saturday, August 18 8:00 AM Robert Leroy

Saturday, August 18 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil

4:00 PM Jack & Rosalie Couch, Joan Ferry, Kevin Reynolds, Joe Paci, Aimee Marus, Norma & Lance Hubble, Dot Leonard, James Maunoir, Floyd Hyer, Abadie Family, Albert Temes, Sr.

Sunday, August 19 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM Cindy Spence 9:30 AM SMM Parishioners 11:00 AM Fr. Michael Joseph Nguyen, Lori

Lambert, Ian Racine, Ann Cyrus, Kenneth Cavanagh

6:00 PM Clyde Thompson

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 12, 2018 I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever. — John 6:51

FEAST of the ASSUMPTION of MARY

August 15 (Holy Day of Obligation)

MASS SCHEDULE 6:00 PM Vigil

6:30 AM, 8:30 AM & 6:00 PM Feast Day On this day we celebrate our belief that Mary, the Mother of God, was taken to heaven, body and soul, after her earthly life. Because of

Mary’s central place in God’s eternal plan for salvation, her body did not undergo corruption. Mary’s assumption offers us a glimpse of the promises made to us when we were baptized into Christ. We are given the promise that we, too, will enter heaven, body and soul, when Christ returns at the end of time.

In gratitude for God’s gifts we gratefully appreciate: Envelopes (7/29) $ 5238.00 Loose Collection $ 2135.65 Total $ 7473.65 2nd Collection-Mission Co-op Plan $ 3095.00

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 2019 please call the rectory office by August 31.

"I am the living bread that came down from heaven." Each of us must be a living sign and symbol of God’s presence within us. If you are willing to witness Christ with your life as a priest, religious or deacon, contact the Vocations Office 861-6298 or vocations@arch-no.org

LET’S PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS

In order to support vocations in our diocese, you are asked to add a special prayer for seminarians to your daily prayers. The best way to encourage and support our seminarians is to pray for them.

Prayer for Vocations Loving God, How awesome are your ways! Through your abundant love, you bless us with gifts that can make our world

holy and just. Dwell deep in our hearts that we may know how to share these gifts. Inspire many to respond generously to your call to service in the Church. May the fire of your love direct us on our journey that we may act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with you. We give you the praise and honor now and forever. Amen. ************************************ Readings for Sunday, August 19: First Reading — Wisdom has built her house; she has dressed her meat, mixed her wine, yes, she has spread her table (Proverbs 9:1-6).Psalm — Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34).Second Reading — Be filled with the Spirit, giving thanks always and for everything (Ephesians 5:15-20). Gospel — I am the living bread that came down from heaven (John 6:51-58). 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.

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH

BURIED IN CHRIST

Gail LeJeune

FOSTERING STEWARDSHIP

VOCATIONS

Mark Lucich, Sherry Gaffney, Ray Talbot, 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, Nancy Fitzsimmons, Gaynell Robin, Linda Speciale, Rose Mary Pizza, Baby Sean, Daphne Dufour, Dave “Brother” Dupuy, Janice Liang, Macy Guidry, Matt Niclosi

Our Lady said, “The Rosary is truth and proclaims the truth. Who-ever loves the rosary loves the truth and through saying it piously, finds the truth.” The Secret Power of the Rosary by Barbara Kloss

CELEBRATING CATHOLIC FAMILIES Living the Word

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time How does receiving Communion (or receiving the presence of Christ in the Word, priest and assembly for children who have not yet made their first Communion) “feed” us for the week.

We are filled in the Eucharist with the Bread of Life and for those who are hungry physically. We can during this week lets help to feed the hungry thru our Social Apostolate Ministry.

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.

St. Mary Magdalen School is accepting registrations for the 2018-2019 school year for students in Pre-K through 7th grade. Please call the school office at (504) 733-1433 for more information.

PSR REGISTRATION Children, who have previously at-tended classes at SMM, will receive registration forms in the mail this week. Please complete and return registration forms along with regis-tration fee to the rectory (Mon.-

Thurs., 9am-4pm) OR on registration dates. Registra-tions for Parish School of Religion (PSR) will be taken in Massett Hall on the following dates:

Monday, August 20 from 6:307:30pm AND

Monday, August 27 from 6:30-7:30pm Registration packets for NEW students can be ob-tained and returned to the rectory along with a copy of their Baptismal Certificate. After registration dates, forms may be returned to the rectory office. REGISTRATION FEE FOR PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION STUDENTS, GRADES 1 – 11

$40-one child; $15-each additional child; $60-maximum fee for any one family.

CLASSES The Parish School of Religion Program is for stu-dents attending private or public school. Classes are held every Monday evening beginning September 10, 2018 from 6:45 pm until 8:00 pm. Classes for students in grades 1 thru 3 are located in the “B” building; students in grades 4 thru 121are located in the “A” building. YOUNG ADULT CONFIRMATION PROGRAM

This Confirmation Program is for High School Stu-dents attending Catholic, private or public schools. In the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Confirmation Can-didates MUST COMPLETE 2 CONSECUTIVE YEARS of religious instruction in either a Catholic High School or a Catholic Parish High School Pro-gram. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE! Therefore, if you are a high school student and are entering the 11th-12th grade this school year (2018-19), you should register for the confirmation program NOW in order to be confirmed in the spring of 2019. Contact Linda Earle at 733-8980 for more information regarding PSR or Confirmation Classes.

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION FOR THE CHILDREN

SMM SCHOOL NEWS

SMM SCHOOL-PARENT ORIENTATIONS Mon, Aug 13 from 9-11AM……………….....NEW students, gr. K-7

(Students wear complete uniform)

Mon., Aug. 13 at 6:00 PM in Classrooms….PK2, PK3, PK4 & Kinder Mon., Aug. 13 at 6:30 PM in Classrooms….…………..….Grades 1-4 Mon., Aug.13 at 7:00 PM in Classrooms….………..…….Grades 5-7 Note: Orientation meetings are vital for a good school year. Please do NOT bring the children. The Orientation Meetings are for parents or guardians only and there will be no child care available. All supplies may be dropped off the night of orientation. ALSO—Bookstore items will be sold, lunch money collected & Used uniforms will be available for purchase on Orientation Night.

SMM SCHOOL - OPENING SCHEDULE Tues., Aug. 14 ALL grades............11AM In-Door Dismissal Wed., Aug. 15 ALL grades………………………...Full Day Notes: Supervision & Carpool Line begins at 7:45 AM School Hours: (Grades 1-7) 8:05 AM—3:10 PM (Grades PK2-Kinder) 8:05 AM-2:55 PM 1st morning bell rings at 8:05 AM Tardy Bell rings at 8:10 AM Please NOTE: After-School Care is NOT available on early dismissal days

Monday, August 13 Come, Lord Jesus in Convent Bldg 9:00 AM SMM School Parent Orientation, 6 PM-8 PM Tuesday, August 14 SMM School Re-Opens for 2018-19 Marian Servants® of Our Father’s Love in Convent Bldg, 9:30AM-12Noon Come, Lord Jesus in Convent Bldg 7:00 PM KC Meeting in Massett Hall 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 15 Social Services Building open from 5:30PM-6:30PM Thursday, August 16 Come, Lord Jesus in Convent Bldg 7:00 PM Friday, August 17 Saturday, August 18 Leadership Workshop in Convent Bldg 8:30AM Confessions in Church, 2:30-3:30 PM Sunday, August 19 Family Mass 9:30 AM Adoration of Blessed Sacrament 12:15-1:15 PM Baptisms in Church 12:15 PM

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

Make Your OWN Rosary Workshop The K.C. Ladies will host a rosary workshop for adults 14 yrs of age and older on Sunday, August 12 in Massett Hall from 2-4 PM. Come and make your own special “slide pony bead”or “fisherman’s knot” rosary. FREE! RSVP to Lynette @ 887-6251, Caro-lyn @ 666-9400 or Loretta @ 812-5400.

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 on August 25 & 26.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUNDAE SUNDAY AUGUST 26 after AM Masses in Massett Hall Come and cool off with a tasty ice cream sundae. Create your own, one of a kind sundae with a variety of toppings - sprinkles, M&M's, cookies, nuts, chocolate syrup and whipped cream. This FREE event is hosted by the K.C. Ladies Auxiliary

ALPHA IS HERE AT SMM!!! We are starting a pilot session on Wednesday, Au-gust 29. Want to know more about ALPHA? Contact Patsy Ricau @ 813-4327.

SMM would like to introduce Shirley Bertucci and Cindy Graham as our Parish Advocates for Persons with Disabilities. In keeping with the mission of the Archdiocesan Commission, we at SMM want to en-sure that individuals with disabilities and their fami-lies are full, active participants in all aspects of our church community. If you or a family member is a person with a disability and: *Would like to know about accessibility at SMM; *Have questions or con-cern about inclusion in our parish;*Have suggestions about how we can improve participation in the life of our parish as a person with a disability, we want to hear from you. Please contact Shirley Bertucci at 504-554-5024 or shirlb2c@cox.net or Cindy Graham at 504-733-3638 or grahmo@cox.net

SPECIAL PARISH EVENTS

EVANGELIZATION

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.

PARISH ADVOCATES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES