New group just created to include all community members in the St. Mary Magdalen Parish and area. We are primarily a group that is an all-inclusive, men & women and is also family friendly. We hope to hold events that will bring the community together socially. A few things that we have discussed: Movie nights, bingo, corn hole tournaments, game nights, dinners, adult socials, family socials, seafood dinners, family picnics and outdoor Masses. We are excited about this new group and hope you will join-in with the fun! If you have any questions, contact Deborah Bradbury (504-236-7541) or Babette Staunton (504-343-1964).

Our newest parish organization, “Faithful Friends” is off to a terrific start!  The first meeting was great and attended by nearly 90 parishioners eager to socialize and to work together to keep our fantastic SMM parish family going strong.  We would like to thank all who came to the meeting and especially those who provided dishes.  

We are planning to meet every 1^st Monday of the month at 6:00 pm in Massett Hall (Cafeteria), except for September, it will be on Tuesday, September 2^nd due to Labor Day.  All adults invited.  Bring a Pot-Luck dish to share for dinner and your own beverage of choice.  Please call Nancy (504-421-4832) to let her know what you plan to bring to insure we have an assortment of food items.  Water, ice, and paper products will be provided.  We are also planning to hold many fun-filled events for adults and our families.  

If you were not able to attend last week’s meeting, you are cordially invited to attend the next meeting on Tuesday September 2, 2025 and/or future meetings to socialize and enjoy some good food with friends.  For more information check out the “Faithful Friends” page on the SMM website under Parish Life and the bulletin.  

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us: [email protected], Deborah 504-236-7541 or Babette 504-343-1964 (texts best).

SAINTS vs SEAHAWKS WATCH PARTY
Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Massett Hall Cafeteria.Doors open at 2:30 PM, Game starts at 3:00 PM. Bring a “tailgate” dish to share and your own drinks. Water, paper products, and ice will be provided. If you just can’t bring a dish: hot dogs and chili, buns, condiments, and cheese are already on the menu with plenty more food on come. Hope to see you there! Questions?  Please text Lorraine at 504-884-4022

Craft Fair on October 25, 2025.  Please contact Nikki Cook (504-606-5715 or [email protected]) or Rhonda Castillo (504-655-2639) to volunteer, rent booths, donate or cook.

The SMM Community Sale was the first event under this newly formed "Faithful Friends". More than $6330 was collected during the Community Sale; all of which went towards the SMM capital campaign. Yes, the money collected was great, but the community togetherness was just as important. Thanks to Susan Arthur for the initial idea and the leadership. Thanks to key leaders Babette Staunton, Regina Fleming, and Nancy Dicharry who helped her. Thanks to the over 40 different parishioners, who rolled up their selves and helped at various times. Thanks to the congregation for an overwhelming amount of great donated items and for coming out and supporting this effort!  Lots of fun, fellowship, and great new friendships happened during the planning, organization, and operation of this event.

Below are some pictures from this event. ​Additional Link to more Pictures