• Parish Holiday Hours The Parish Office will be closed for the Easter holiday beginning on Wednesday, April 16th and will reopen on Monday, April 28th.
  
  
• Easter Egg Hunt Register for our easter Egg Hunt here. Registration will close April 15th.

• Walk To Easter 2025 The Walk to Easter program traces the steps of Jesus during Holy Week, from Palm Sunday to Easter. This year it will be held on April 18th from 8:45am - 12 pm. Children ages 4-11 will experience the mysteries of our faith through storytelling, music, and art. We need volunteers help to run this program. To register & learn more please click here.

• House Bill 140 Message from Bishop about HB140

• Reconciliation Monday Prepare your heart for Easter. Join us for confession on Monday, April 14th. Confessions will be heard from 3-8pm throughout the Diocese at all churches. 

• Palm Sunday Coffee & Donuts Please join us on Sunday, April 13th at the 8:30am Mass to celebrate Palm Sunday. Coffee & Donuts will be served after Mass in the church hall. Please sign up here to volunteer.

• Palm Sunday Procession Children attending mass on Sunday, April 13th 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.

• Middle School Youth Group SMM students and parishioners in grades 6^th-8^th are invited to join us for our youth group meeting on Sunday, April 6th from 6:30-8PM in the church hall. Pizza and snacks will be provided. If you have any questions, please reach out to Beth Smith.

• Easter Flower Donations All Easter Flower Offerings, in memory of individuals, must be received by Sunday, April 6th, via offertory envelopes or online donation to be posted in the Easter Bulletin. Any received after that date will be printed on an updated list.
  

• Marian Stations We will hold Marian Stations Friday, April 4th at 6pm. These stations, sometimes called Mary’s Way of the Cross, attempt to present that viewpoint. In these stations, we see through Mary’s eyes what Jesus was going through on the way of Calvary.

• Baccalaureate Mass Join us on Saturday, April 12 at the 4:30pm Mass to celebrate a Baccalaureate Mass for the SMM Parish Graduating Class of 2021 as they graduate high school. If you are an SMM Parish Alumni of the Class of 2021 and plan on attending the SMM Baccalaureate Mass, please RSVP by April 6, 2025.

• Easter Egg Hunt Donations Help us to prepare for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Please sign-up to purchase and stuff eggs. Stuffed eggs can be dropped off at church, the parish office, school or during Prep by April 15th. Students can also receive service credits for this activity! 

• From Darkness to Light The Mastersingers of Archmere Academy will be performing a Lenten concert on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 6pm in the church. The program explores a journey through reflection, remembrance, prayer, and ultimately, the triumph of light and joy. The progression takes you from moments of solemnity and introspection, through healing and prayer, to a powerful, celebratory conclusion. 

• SMM Ladies' Night presents Marks of the Passion: The Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi on Monday, March 24 at 6:30pm in the SMM Church Hall. Anyone is welcome to attend! SMM Parishioner, Justin Carisio, OFS, will walk us through the miracle of the stigmata and the examples St. Francis of Assisi left for us 800 years ago that help us live a life today that's pleasing to God. A great Lenten contemplation! RSVP by Wednesday, March 19 to [email protected] or call 302.563.5637

• Reconciliation Monday Greeters We need greeters and hosts for Reconciliation Monday on April 14th from 3pm - 8pm.  Many people come for the Sacrament of Penance on this day and we need some volunteers to assist providing hospitality and direction. Please sign up here to volunteer!

• SMM Ladies' Night presents Jesus Thirsts - the Miracle of the Eucharist on Wednesday, March 12th at 6pm. Adoration and Benediction will be in St. Mary Magdalen Church facilitated by and celebrated by Father Kirk. 6pm - Adoration and Benediction in St. Mary Magdalen Church. Screening of the movie will begin at 6:45pm in the church hall. In the spirit of Lent, we will provide bread and water. Open to all who would like to attend. RSVP by Monday, March 10 to [email protected] or call 302.563.5637

• Spring Sports 2025 Registration Registration is now open for the Spring 2025 sports season. Track grades 3rd-8th (boys and girls). Boys Volleyball grades 5th-8th. Baseball grades 7th-8th (boys). Softball grades 6th-8th (girls). Please visit www.smmbulldogs.com to register by March 14th.  

• The Little Sisters of the Poor Little Sisters of the Poor will be visiting St. Mary Magdalen Church for Mass the weekend of March 1st and 2nd. 

• Middle School Youth Group SMM students and parishioners in grades 6^th-8^th are invited to join us for our youth group meeting March 2nd from 6:30-8PM. Pizza and snacks will be provided. If you have any questions, please reach out to Beth Smith.
  

• Scout Sunday Please join us on Sunday, February 23rd  at the 8:30am Mass to celebrate our Boy and Cub Scouts. Coffee & Donuts will be served after Mass in the church hall.
  

• Baby Blessing Mass 2025 St. Mary Magdalen School will have a Baby Blessing Mass on Friday, February 21st at 10am.  We would like to extend an invitation to all expectant mothers and families with babies born in 2023-2025 to join us for Mass and a special blessing. If you plan on attending, please RSVP here. If you have any questions, please call the parish office at 302-652-6800 or email receptionist@smmchurch.org. We would also like to extend a special invitation to families to remember a child(ren) who have left us too soon.  We will have a special memorial beneath our Blessed Mother statue and remember these children during Mass.  

• Parish Office Hours The parish office will be closed in observance of the holiday on February 17th. We will resume regular hours on February 18th.
  

• Middle School Youth Group SMM students and parishioners in grades 6^th-8^th are invited to join us for our youth group meeting February 16th from 6:30-8PM. Pizza and snacks will be provided. If you have any questions, please reach out to Beth Smith.

• Scout Sunday Please join us on Sunday, February 16th at the 8:30am Mass to celebrate our Boy and Cub Scouts. Coffee & Donuts will be served after Mass in the church hall.
  

• Designer Bag & Cash Bingo Talleyville Girls Softball League is having their designer bag & cash bingo on Saturday, February 8th in the SMM Church Hall. Doors open at 5pm and bingo begins at 6pm. Tickets are $40 per ticket. For tickets, please contact Audra Powell at 267-278-0573 or [email protected]. Proceeds benefit the Talleyville Girls Softball League!
  

• Priest Study Week There will be no daily Masses from Monday, February 3rd through Friday, February 7th because of the annual priest retreat. The priests of the Diocese of Wilmington are required to gather with Bishop Koenig for a week of prayer and study. Daily Mass will resume on Saturday, February 8th. Thank you for understanding and please pray for our priests!
  

• Middle School Youth Group SMM students and parishioners in grades 6^th-8^th are invited to join us for our youth group meeting February 2nd from 6:30-8PM. Pizza and snacks will be provided. If you have any questions, please reach out to Beth Smith.

• Feast of St. Blaise Monday, February 3rd is the Feast of St. Blaise, the patron saint of throat illnesses.  We will offer the Blessing of Throats at the Masses on the weekend of February 1st & 2nd.

• Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass Bishop William E. Koenig invites all couples celebrating their 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 30th, 40th, 45th, 50th wedding anniversary or any anniversary beyond 50th to the annual Wedding Anniversary Mass being held on World Marriage Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 1pm at St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Newark, DE. Any anniversary beyond 50 will receive a special certificate from the Bishop. Reservations are needed, no matter what the anniversary year. Reservations are required by February 4, 2025. Please use this link to register. Bishop Koening will be available for photos at 12pm and again after the Mass. Any questions please contact the Office for Marriage & Family Life at 302-295-0647 or email [email protected].
  
  
• SMM Open House SMM School will have an Open House on Sunday, January 26th from 9am to 12pm. Please come visit our school!  Prospective, current, alumni, and parish families are encouraged to walk our halls to see Catholic education in action. Guided tours available from current school students. We hope we see you there!

• Catholic Schools Week 2025 Catholic Schools Week will kick off the weekend of January 25th and 26th.  Students will be involved in the various ministries during Mass. There will be a Coffee and Donuts after the 8:30am Mass on Sunday, January 26th in the school gym entrance. 
  

• Parish Office Hours The parish office will be closed in observance of the holiday on January 20th. We will resume regular hours on January 21st. 
  

• Middle School Youth Group Our youth group meeting on Sunday, January 19 from 6:30pm to 8pm IS CANCELLED due to the anticipated snow and the Eagles game. If you have any questions, please reach out to Beth Smith. 
  

• Tax Donation Letters The 2024 tax donation letters were sent via email on Friday, January 17th to all parishioners that have previously requested for annual statements to be sent each year.  If you didn't receive a letter last year and would like a 2024 tax donation letter sent via email, please contact Kylie Lavelle or call the parish office 302-652-6800 to request to have a tax donation letter automatically emailed each year. We can also send a tax letter in the mail if needed.
  
  
• Christmas Decoration Clean Up Please help us clean up the Christmas decor from the church after the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, January 12th. Students can receive volunteer hours. Please sign up here, thank you!
  

• Epiphany Blessing Kits Epiphany blessing kits will be available at all weekend Masses on January 4th & 5th in all the entrances. They will include a home prayer, blessed hay, and chalk to mark your home.
  

• Office Closed Due to inclement weather, the parish office will be closed today, Jan. 6th. 

• Middle School Youth Group SMM students and parishioners in grades 6^th-8^th are invited to join us for our youth group meeting Sunday, January 5 from 6:30pm to 8pm. Pizza and snacks will be provided. If you have any questions, please reach out to Beth Smith.
  
  
• Peace Light North America The Peace Light is a continuous flame originating in the grotto of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem. It is shared person to person throughout the world with a message of peace and friendship. Peace Light North America is dedicated to facilitating the distribution of the Peace Light from Bethlehem throughout the North American continent. St. Mary Magdalen is proud to host the Peace Light, it will be on display in the church throughout the Christmas Season. Parishioners are invited to light a candle from the flame and bring it home.
  

• Parish Holiday Hours The Parish Office will be closed for Christmas / New Years beginning Monday, December 23 & will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025. For emergencies or urgent needs, please call 302-652-6800 or email the receptionist email. We will monitor our voicemail and receptionist email over the break.

• Mary, Mother of God Holy Day We will have Mass on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 8:30am with Father McVoy to celebrate. All are welcome!

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