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Alter Server Training

February 28, 2022NewsCarrie Clemens

New Altar Server Training

Boys and Girls of Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, it is now time to join
the Altar Server Ministry. God calls us all to be a part of the celebration of the
Mass. This is your chance to be a part of this celebration. There is a long
tradition of Altar Servers serving God in this way. Let’s be a part of this
tradition.

Requirements: Girls & Boys 10 years and older who have received their
First Holy Communion

Training: Wednesday, March 16th 5-6:15 in Sanctuary
More training dates available by request

Expectations: Serve once a month at a Mass of your choice

Activities: This ministry is more than just Altar serving, it’s a community of
our youth. We have yearly activities which include: Campfires, picnics, movie
nights, game nights and more.

RSVP: Not required, however if interested please contact ministry leader
Tim Heatherman timheatherman@comcast.net 770-842-6148
Contact me with any questions

Weekend Masses CANCELLED for January 8-9, 2022

January 7, 2022NewsCarrie Clemens

Due to illness, we regret to inform you, there will be no masses this weekend, and no confessions, Friday, January 7, 2022 or Saturday, January 8, 2022. There will be adoration, Friday evening.

Elijah Cup is Back!

October 14, 2021NewsCarrie Clemens

The purpose of the Elijah Cup Program is to encourage families to pray and promote vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. When we pray for vocations, we lift up to our Father those men and women whom He is calling to follow Him in a very special way. We are able to accommodate two families per week. A Signup genius is available with the following link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4AAFA728AA8-elijah

KOC Golf Tourney CANCELLED for Oct 10 — Rescheduled for Nov 5

October 6, 2021NewsCarrie Clemens

The 15th Annual Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament scheduled for Friday, October 8th 2021, at the Summer Grove Golf Club has been CANCELLED do to inclement weather conditions. It has been RESCHEDULED for Friday, November 5th 2021 at the Summer Grove Golf Club. Registration at 8:00 AM, Shotgun start at 10:00 AM. Hope to see you there !!

Outdoor Mass, Dedication and Parish Picnic, Oct 10, 2021 at Noon!

September 12, 2021News, UncategorizedCarrie Clemens

All are welcome to join us! Mass at Noon will be outside and seating for 150 will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own camping chairs or quilts. After the Mass, we will have our parish picnic. Tickets for the picnic include one meal and one dessert ticket per person to be redeemed at the various food trucks that will be onsite. We will have lots of activities for both young and old! Donations of water, tea, or lemonade as well as sponsorships of food and/or activities are welcomed. This event will take place rain or shine. Please RSVP online using this link: https://www.osvhub.com/st-mary-magdalene-cath-church-1/forms/2021-st-mary-magdalene-parish-picnic

SMMCCW Welcome Back Luncheon – September 12

August 16, 2021NewsCarrie Clemens

Please plan to join us for the CCW Welcome Back Luncheon on Sunday, September 12. We will attend the noon mass together, honor our Woman of the Year, Mrs. Laura Rogers, and then we will meet at the Summer Grove Town Hall by 1:30. There, we will enjoy a lunch catered by Chicken Salad Chick and hear from local author Annie Singh-Quern. There are other surprises in store, so we hope you’ll make time to join us for our annual kickoff event! Click the link below to purchase tickets for you and friends. Please direct any questions to Kathy Hoffman (kathyhoffman9@gmail.com) or Monique Haskins (texmominga@bellsouth.net), or ask members of our Board this weekend after all masses.

https://www.osvhub.com/st-mary-magdalene-cath-church-1/forms/smmccw-welcome-back-luncheon

Hidden Dangers – Real Solutions for Real Dangers

August 12, 2021NewsCarrie Clemens

Virtus-Protecting God’s Children, Tuesday, September 7, 6 pm-9 pm

August 4, 2021NewsCarrie Clemens

Per Archdiocesan requirements anyone who volunteers with minors (17 or under) or the vulnerable need to complete Virtus-Saving God’s Children training, as well as a background screening.

To be Safe Environment compliant a person must have passed a background screening through the Archdiocese of Atlanta and attended a live three (3) hour VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children (PGC) training session.

Virtus-Protecting God’s Children
This is a 3 hour training class that is given at churches around the Archdiocese. There is a training here at St. Mary Magdalene on Tuesday, September 7, from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Please sign up for a class by following the directions below. If these dates above are not convenient for you, please search for other classes/locations during the “Begin Registration Process” process.

To sign up for Virtus – Protecting God’s Children for Adults trainings:
Go to www.virtusonline.org
Click on First Time Registrant tab
Click “Begin Registration Process”
Select as your organization – Atlanta, GA (Archdiocese)
Create User ID and Password
When prompted, choose St. Mary Magdalene as your volunteer location
Scroll down until you see the date of the class you want to attend
Click on small circle next to date and confirm registration

Virtus trainings are good for 5 years.

Southwest Catholic Conference 2021 registration is OPEN!!!

August 2, 2021NewsCarrie Clemens

GROW IN YOUR ABILITY TO WITNESS THE FAITH AND IMPACT THE CHURCH
Join catechists, volunteers, faith formation and ministry leaders, and dedicated parents across the southeast at the FREE Southeast Catechist Conference. With 9 participating dioceses and nearly 90 presentations in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, this is going to be a powerful virtual gathering equipping you to be a strong evangelist and witness of your Catholic Faith.

The event goes August 12-15.

To learn more talk to your parish faith formation and evangelization team or visit our registration page at: go.virtualcatholicconference.com/SCC2021

To view the Conference program click here.

Catechist Needed

July 26, 2021NewsCarrie Clemens

God is calling you to serve as a Catechist (or teacher) for our youth in Faith Formation, 1^st – 8^th Your gifts and talents are needed to help form our young disciples in the faith. You may feel unworthy or underprepared; that’s ok! We’re all unworthy and we have a good team here that will help you to be a great Catechist. Please respond to his Call with a yes! Contact our Faith Formation department to sign up.