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The 2025 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal:  We Are One Body. 

Click here to view Archbishop Hartmayer’s homily: AAA 2025 Homily

Serving more than one million Catholics, the mission of the Archdiocese of Atlanta is to proclaim the Gospel of the Lord and grow all of north and central Georgia in faith, hope, love, and service to others. Our theme for the appeal this year is “We are One Body in Christ.” Your gift and participation in the 2025 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal helps make it possible by supporting the ministerial, outreach, education, formation, and discipleship work of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Please give prayerful consideration to your level of support to help fund the essential ministries and services supported by the Appeal.

To learn more, click this link: Annual Appeal | Life of the Church

Simple Lenten Supper

LENTEN SUPPERS AND STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Welcome Parish Family and Friends!

BRING YOUR FAMILY – BRING YOUR FRIENDS – MEET NEW FRIENDS AND TAKE A JOURNEY THROUGH LENT

EACH WEEK A DIFFERENT GROUP WILL PREPARE OUR MEATLESS MEAL AND/OR LEAD THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND JOIN US EACH WEEK.

Sign-up sheets will be in the Narthex

Suppers will be provided by the host Ministries

Supper Served 5:45pm – 6:45pm Stations of the Cross 7:00pm-7:30pm

SMM CCW SPRINGPLANT SALE

Orders will be taken in person in the Narthex after all Masses on March 7/8.
Plants can also be ordered online at
https://www.osvhub.com/st-mary-magdalene-cathchurch-1/forms/smmccw-spring-plant-sale-2025
All orders are due by March 12th.
Deliveries are estimated to be between March 25th and April 4th.

Help Needed with Dusting Angels

The Dusting Angels meet each Monday morning after Mass to lightly dust, vacuum and straighten the sanctuary and narthex. We are in need of help! We are finished in less than an hour. All ages are welcome, and training and “wings” are provided. Please contact Sergio Partida at 678.983.8547 or spartidac@gmail.com.

St Mary’s Academy – Employment Opportunity

St Mary’s Academy has a job opening.

ST. MARY’S ACADEMY
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a proven fundraiser and grant writer to work with the school’s administration as a part-time advancement coordinator. Working with the leadership team, the advancement coordinator is charged with creating a culture of philanthropy, focused on the Annual Fund/#igiveCatholic, grant writing, marketing the school’s message to the surrounding community and other fund-raising initiatives. With a primary focus on donor strategy, the advancement coordinator leads the efforts to engage and to strengthen relationships with current and new supporters, increase financial investment in St. Mary’s Academy and create donor-related print and electronic materials. Strong oral and written communication skills, outstanding organizational abilities and a willingness to collaborate to achieve goals are essential qualities. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships of hospitality, trust and confidentiality are critical. At least three years of relevant experience and a related degree are desirable. St. Mary’s Academy offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a drug-free environment.
Please send a resume and letter of interest to JoAnn McPherson at jam@smaschool.org. No calls please.

Buscamos un recaudador de fondos y redactor de subvenciones de experiencia comprobada para trabajar con la administración de la escuela como coordinador de promoción a tiempo parcial. Trabajando con el equipo de liderazgo, el coordinador de promoción está a cargo de crear una cultura de filantropía, centrada en el Fondo Anual/#igiveCatholic, la redacción de subvenciones, la comercialización del mensaje de la escuela a la comunidad circundante y otras iniciativas de recaudación de fondos. Con un enfoque principal en la estrategia de donantes, el coordinador de promoción lidera los esfuerzos para involucrar y fortalecer las relaciones con los patrocinadores actuales y nuevos, aumentar la inversión financiera en St. Mary’s Academy y crear materiales impresos y electrónicos relacionados con los donantes. Fuertes habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita, excelentes habilidades organizativas y una voluntad de colaborar para lograr objetivos son cualidades esenciales. Las habilidades interpersonales excepcionales y la capacidad de desarrollar relaciones de hospitalidad, confianza y confidencialidad son fundamentales. Al menos tres años de experiencia relevante y un título relacionado son deseables. St. Mary’s Academy ofrece un salario competitivo y un paquete de beneficios en un entorno libre de drogas.
Envíe su currículum y una carta de interés a JoAnn McPherson a jam@smaschool.org. No llame por teléfono.