The Semi-annual Five Day St. Jude Novena of Hope will take place at St. Mary Magdalen Church from October 26 through October 30, 2026. The Rosary, Novena Prayers, and Confession will be offered daily beginning at 11:45 a.m. The Rosary, Novena Prayers, Confession, and Mass will be offered nightly beginning at 6:00 p.m. Click on this box for full details.

Join Catholics nationwide praying a Respect Life Month novena from October 22nd through October 30th. This novena prays for the protection of human life, from conception to natural death. Each day of the novena features a different pro-life prayer intention which is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.

The ST. MARY MAGDALEN CRAFT FAIR will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Come out to explore the many craft booths and enjoy the food, music, and prizes. For more information contact Nikki Cook (504-606-5715) [email protected] or Rhonda Castillo (504-940-7778.)

The KC Ladies’ Auxiliary is sponsoring a Baby Bottle Drive to benefit Woman's New Life Clinic which provides free medical care, professional mental health services, and material support to women facing unplanned pregnancies in south Louisiana. Pick up a bottle Oct. 17-18, and return the bottle with your donation on Oct. 24-25.

The KC Ladies Auxiliary is asking for Cookies, Brownies, Snacks, Candies, etc. to sell at the SMM CRAFT FAIR on October 24, 2026. Sweets should be individually package in plastic wrap or in a snack bag. Bring your donations to Massett Hall Cafeteria the morning of the Craft Fair. Contact BJ Paretti at 504-722-0961 for questions.

The Animal Blessing originally scheduled for October 4, has been postponed due to the weather. The Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi has been rescheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, on the SMM backfield. Registration will begin at 3:00 PM, and the blessing will take place at 3:30 PM.

All Masses on the weekend of October 17 and 18 will host a visiting priest from Cross Catholic Outreach. Cross Catholic Outreach connects U.S. parishes with priests, religious brothers and sisters, and Catholic laity serving the poorest of the poor in developing countries.

October 4 is Respect Life Sunday, which kicks off Respect Life Month. We consider more deeply why every human life is valuable and reflect on how to build a culture that protects it. Join Catholics nationwide in celebrating Respect Life Month. See the bulletin and the Respect Life Alcove for more information on the celebration of Respect Life month. Click here for a reflection on Mary, Mother of Life.