Building a Family of Faith in Jesus Christ
through Catholic Worship, Formation, and Charity
Service & Mission Ministries
We want to care, serve, and create meaningful experiences for others in our community.
Whether you are looking to welcome others, serve as a lector or musician, visit the homebound, volunteer for an event, become a catechist, join a service ministry, or participate in an outreach group in our community, we encourage you to get to know and serve others in any way you can for Christ. We hope you will make a spiritual home for yourself, your family, as well as others.
Our parish offers a variety of options to explore and grow in faith and action in and around our community. In addition to these recurring formation options, please visit our liturgical formation and service ministries or contact our office for ideas or assistance.
Catechists
We are Called
Catechetical programs begin in Grade 1 and extend to Grade 7 in our Parish Religious Education Program (PREP). Each level focuses on nurturing deep spiritual values and fostering Catholic community members' attitudes, understanding, and behaviors. We strive to guide children to develop a personal relationship with Jesus and help them understand that they are deeply loved and valued.
Bethesda Project
Casseroles for Homeless
TMIY is a thriving men's program that promotes a vibrant faith and family life. It meets on Thursday mornings at 6:20 AM, except summer and scheduled breaks.
Enjoy fellowship, a video series, and a discussion based on each session's specific focus and theme. TMIY allows men to discuss their faith and development as fathers, husbands, or singles and live out their Catholic faith in meaningful and fulfilling ways.
The program is offered at SMM through Paradisus Dei.
Healing Ministries
Serving the Sick, Suffering, and Homebound in our Community
Dedicated volunteers serve the homebound, sick, elderly, bereaved, and suffering weekly.
Our Bereavement support staff and clergy, Extraordinary ministers, and H.O.P.E volunteers visit members in our community and offer comfort in kindness through prayer, meals, spiritual support, and the Eucharist. Be part of our team of disciples of mercy through HOPE meals or as an Extraordinary minister. Call our office to report someone in need or find out more about these programs.
SHE
She Shall Be Called Woman
SHE is a profound program that engages the deepest longings of the feminine heart. SHE meets on Monday evening from 5 to 6 PM for a series of one hour sessions.
It's a place for women who want to be truly known and loved on their journey with the Lord. SHE transforms hearts so women can discover the profound depths of the feminine heart and their relationship with God and others.
The program is offered at SMM through Paradisus Dei.
Young Adults
Bible Study, Socials & More
St. Mary Magdalen offers a space for young adults to be among others their age in a supportive and active social community, based on growing a personal relationship with Jesus.
On Mondays from 7 to 8 PM, young adults gather with others for Bible study and fellowship with Fr. Eric.
Throughout the year, SMM offers young adult focused options, including Sunday Mass at 7 PM, socials, retreats, and events.
BLAZE
Girls in Grades 7th & 8th
BLAZE is an after-school ministry on Wednesdays in fall and spring for girls in 7th and 8th grade. Created by the founder of WWP, it seeks to counteract how society drives girls to question their true worth and beauty.
Through BLAZE, moderators emphasize how a girl's identity is rooted in Christ as God's chosen, beloved daughter.
An antidote to bullying, anxiety, and image issues, BLAZE replaces lies with truth and strengthens girls from the inside out through Scripture based learning in a supportive environment.
The program is offered at SMM and was created by Walking With Purpose.
Walking With Purpose
Women's Bible Study
Walking with Purpose Bible studies help women grow closer to Christ as they lean on Scripture's truths to live joyfully. Its Catholic Bible studies offer solutions found in Scripture that women can apply to their lives.
Each series follows a specific Scripture-based format along with a companion book for discussion.
When facilitated at SMM, each series meets once a week and run for six or more sessions. To learn more, visit our WWP page linked below.
Adorers
Come Let Us Adore Him!
Our Perpetual Adoration Chapel is possible due to dedicated adorers—like yourself. This ministry of committed individuals is dedicated to a quiet holy hour (or more) with our Lord at a given time each week. Commitment slots are for 6 months (May-October, November-April) with two adorers. After which, adorers may recommit. Visitors or non-scheduled adorers are always welcome during chapel hours. The hours of the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in our chapel are Monday from 7 AM until Friday at 1 PM.
To learn more about becoming a scheduled adorer, contact us.
The God Squad
Boys in Grades 6th through 8th
The God Squad (TGS) at St. Mary Magdalen, founded by student Carson Victoria in 2025, is a group for young men who, through Christian living, prayer, group discussion, service, activity—and FUN—realize and embrace God's plan in their lives!
The God Squad meets in the school on Mondays from 3:15 to 4:15 PM during the academic year. This program is free for SMM School and PREP boys in 6th through 8th grade. In Carson's words: "You'll find success in TGS."
CLOW
Kindergarten through 3rd Grade
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is designed for Kindergarten through 3rd-grade children to enable them to understand the Gospel's scripture and its message specific to their age group.
CLOW is available for all children and takes place for about 10-15 minutes during the 9:30 AM Mass weekly during the school year. In the chapel, trained volunteers read the Gospel and discuss its meaning engagingly with the children. Students can also offer their special intentions each week.
St. Mary Magdalen School
PreK through 8th grade
At Saint Mary Magdalen School, we are dedicated to being PASSIONATELY CATHOLIC and committed to creating a path to ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE for our students. Guided by the teachings of the Gospel and serving as a vital ministry of our PARISH COMMUNITY, we promote an engaging and nurturing environment in which to advance the full potential of each child, integrate our Catholic faith values and virtues, and nourish a STRONG MORAL FOUNDATION for a life-long relationship with Jesus Christ.
Little Church School
Pre-K, ages 3 to 5
Little Church School is a Sunday class for all children ages 3 to 5 that teaches them about Jesus through stories, songs, games, crafts, and prayer.
The class occurs in the Gathering Room during the 9:30 AM Mass throughout the school year. Parents help support the program by volunteering for a session or two throughout the season.
Altar Servers
Youth (Grade 4+)
In fourth grade and up, students are prepared to assist the priest during Mass, weddings, funerals, and other liturgical services. Servers need to be baptized Catholics who have received the First Holy Communion.
Serving at the altar allows youth to become involved in the sacred liturgy, serve the parish community, and consider religious vocations.
Lectors
Adults, 16+
Lectors are trained, fully-initiated Catholic volunteers who proclaim the Liturgy of the Word (First and Second Readings) and the Prayer of the Faithful during the Mass.
Lectors demonstrate reverence for Scripture, and they play a vital role in the celebration of the Liturgy by sharing the Word of God with the congregation.
For more about becoming a Lector, please contact us.
Extraordinary
Ministers
Adults
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are fully-initiated lay Catholics commissioned by the Church through their diocese to assist in the distribution of the Eucharist during Mass and to bring communion to the sick and homebound, supplementing the work of ordained ministers when needed. Ministers also aid in prayer services at nursing homes in the area. Ministers undergo proper training and receive certification from their diocese or parish.
Music & Choir
Ministries
Youths & Adults
The Music Ministry includes an adult choir, youth choir, bell choir, ensemble musicians groups, cantors, and organists.
Music ministers support the congregation in song during worship, opening up to the Church's rich musical heritage.
Our music ministry aims to elevate the worship experience through music to enhance the Word of God and provide beauty to the Liturgy during Masses and Services.
For more about join a music ministry group, contact our director.
Sacristians
Adults, 16+
Sacristians are trained laypersons who assist the priest in preparing and maintaining the church's sacristy, ensuring that liturgical items are in good condition and ready for each Mass or Liturgical Service.
Sacristans are fully aware of the order of the Mass and arrange and prepare the items needed to celebrate Mass, including the chalice, cruets, linens, and candles. They also ensure all the liturgical positions are filled before each service.
For more about serving our church
as a Sacristan, contact us.
