VIRTUS Training is required by the Archdiocese of Atlanta for St. Mary Magdalene
volunteers. It is a three hour in-person class. If you are interested in volunteering or are a new volunteer who missed the training in August, our next training classes will be on Monday, September 25 (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm) and Saturday, October 14 (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm). Please register for one of these classes at https://archatl.com/ministries-services/safe-environment/safe-environment-compliance/
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Preschool Chick-fil-A Spirit Night – September 18
KOC Buffalo Wild Wings Spirit Day – September 14
The Knights of Columbus are hosting a “Wings for Charity” fund raiser on Thursday, September 14 at Buffalo Wild Wings in Newnan. Either for Lunch or Dinner, stating you are supporting the Knights will result in 10% of your bill amount being donated to the Knights for their charitable giving. By the way, Thursdays are also BOGO free boneless wings!
Hurricane Idalia
Hurricane Idalia hit the Big Bend of Florida as a category four with major winds and flooding. The storm continues to bring in surge to the coast of Florida and will impact Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina as well.
There will be a large number of families impacted by this storm. If you would like to help, please send donations to Catholic Charities USA. One hundred percent of your gift will go directly to local Catholic Charities organizations and parishes.
“Catholic Charities Atlanta will coordinate with Catholic Charities USA in providing access to available resources for parishes affected by the storm in the Archdiocese of Atlanta,” says Vanessa Russell.
Go to https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/?form=Idalia to make your donation.
Healing Mass – August 9
There will be a Healing Mass on Wednesday, August 9 at 7:00 pm. Anyone desiring the
sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is encouraged to attend.
VIRTUS Training – August 19 & 22
VIRTUS Training is required by the Archdiocese of Atlanta for St. Mary Magdalene
volunteers. It is a three hour in-person class. Our next training classes will be on Saturday, August 19 (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm) and Tuesday, August 22 (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm). If you are a volunteer and have not attended the VIRTUS Training, please register for one of these classes at https://archatl.com/ministries-services/safe-environment/safe-environment-compliance/ or click on the QR code on the attached flyer.
Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene is July 22. In celebration of our Patronal Feast, we will celebrate her liturgy on Saturday and Sunday, July 22-23. We will also have an ice cream social following the Noon Mass on Sunday, July 23. All are welcome! Hope to see you there!
Patriotic Concert – July 9
Sir Knight Thomas Hanford Memorial Scholarship
We are excited to announce the kickoff of our annual scholarship. The scholarships are available to parishioners of SMM, members of Knights of Columbus Council 12862, and immediate family members of either.
The applications are available online at http://kofc12862.square.site. Paper copies are available upon request. All applications are due by Monday July 3rd. Please note that these awards are intended for full time students enrolled at a Catholic school for the school year covered in this application. $500 Scholarships will be awarded for 4 categories: Preschool through 5th Grade, Middle School (6th-8th), High School (9th-12th) and College.
All questions or requests for further information should be forwarded to:
Sean Mulvaney
Scholarship Chairman
770-490-9654
mulvaneysp@gmail.com