St. Mary Magdalen 

Our entire schedule of Lenten parish activities can be found HERE.

Children participating in Children's Liturgy of the Word on Sunday, April 2nd are invited to be part of the Palm Sunday Procession with Father Kirk. Children will enter the procession, behind the Cross bearer, and walk forward bearing Palms. Father Kirk will perform the opening to Mass, bless the palms and provide the opening prayer. After the prayer, children will then follow the leader carrying the Lectionary towards the back of the church, as usual. Parents are welcome to process with their children if they might need encouragement. If joining the procession, please meet in the vestibule around 8:20am. 

• The final Living Stations will be presented today, March 31st at 12:45pm. Come witness the stations acted out by 3rd grade students from SMM school. Our last Stations of the Cross for the Lenten Season will be held tonight at 6pm (3/31).
   
• Blessed Palm will be at the exits at Masses this weekend. Any palm left at the conclusion of all Masses will be available in the Parish Office Mon-Thu 8:30-3:00pm.

• Reconciliation Monday - Prepare your heart for Easter and plan to join us for confession on Monday, April 3rd. Confessions will be heard from 3-8pm. 

• 2023 Chrism Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 4th at 7pm at Holy Cross in Dover.

• Covering of crucifixes and statues starting 5th Sunday of Lent - While it may appear counterintuitive to veil statues and images during the final weeks of Lent, the Catholic Church recommends this practice to heighten our senses and build within us a longing for Easter Sunday.

• Stations of the Cross this weekend - Join us tonight for Stations of the Cross at 6pm. Witness this 14 step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christs last day on Earth as a man.  Additionally, the final Living Stations will be presented next Friday, March 31st at 12:45pm. Come witness the stations acted out by 3 grade students from SMM school. Our last Stations of the Cross for the Lenten Season will be held on Friday, March 31st at 6pm.

• House Bill 74 - CDOW issues an official statement regarding proposed Delaware bill that repeals the priest-penitent privilege in some instances in the Sacrament of Confession. Additionally, a full article recently published in The Dialog gives background to the proposed bill as well as the Diocesan-issued statement.

Palm Sunday Decor Team, April 1st 12pm-2pm

Palm Sunday Coffee & Donuts Sign Up, April 2nd after 8:30am Mass

Reconciliation Monday Greeters Sign Up, April 3rd 3-8pm

Easter Egg Hunt EGGS Sign Up

Walk to Easter Volunteers, April 7th

Easter Sunday Decor Team, April 8th 11am-2:30pm

Easter Egg Hunt Volunteers

Children's Liturgy of the Word Signup

Emmanuel Dining Room Meals 

Walk to Easter Registration
April 7, 9am-11am

Easter Egg Hunt Registration
April 9 after 10:30am Mass