Updated on Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Each week parish and diocesan updates will be linked here from our parish electronic communication. Check back each Friday to view updates.
Formation Updates
Information about all of our Formation programs for all ages can be found under the “LEARN” tab above.
Click here for Adult Faith Information.
Click here for K-12 Formation Information.
LGBTQ+ Parent Support:
St. Andrew has a support group for parents of children who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ Community. If you want more information about this parent support group, contact the Parish Administrator, Noelle Marino, at 919-362-0414 ext. 114. All inquiries are confidential.
Parish Activity Updates
Living Rosary
Would you like to get closer to her through praying the rosary? The parish has an active group that prays the Living Rosary every day. Participants can pray an assigned decade of Rosary at all time or place and they are participating in a devotion where as a group, all the mysteries of the Rosary are prayed every day. Learn more here.
Altar Flowers
Floral arrangements on the altar add so much! Those at home and those in person can enjoy them. There are many weekends open in this Ordinary Time. Please consider a floral donation to memorialize or honor something or someone special while adding beauty to our altar. Learn more here.
Please pray for the following parishioners and loved ones who actively serve in the military:
- Sgt. Richard Atkins
- Major Josh Burris, USAF
- Jonathan D. Campbell MM1(SS) U.S. Navy
- Major Nicholas Corby, Army
- Captain Brendan Echausse, Army
- MIDN MariaCeleste Kistler
- Samantha R. Little, U.S. Airforce
- Dane Mescall, Navy
- 2nd Lt. James Pirinelli
- Captain John Ruiz, U.S. Army
- 2nd Lt. Rebecca Wicklin, U.S. Army
- Sgt. Olivia Wood, U.S. Army
Diocesan Updates
St. Thomas More Academy Theater presents Rock of Ages!
Performances will be on April 19-20 and 26-27 at 7pm. Come hang out with us at Dupree’s Bourbon Room. It’s the 1980s, rock ‘n’ roll rules, and L.A.’s Sunset Strip is a hotbed for big time rock stars. Oh, and don’t forget, the bigger the hair the better! Join us on April 17-19 and 26-27 at 7pm as a group of rad rockers pull together to save rock and roll from getting razed to the ground. Tickets can be bought at stmatheater.ticketleap.com
Get ready for the annual Ignited By Truth Catholic Conference!
Join us on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at NC State’s Reynolds Coliseum for an unforgettable experience. Friday night praise and worship for ALL ages (in partnership with Steubenville University) is led by Chika Church, Dana Catherine, and Fr. Ian Van Heusen. Last year, over 800 Catholics filled the coliseum. In this year of Eucharistic revival, we hope to double that number! Saturday brings Mass with Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama, Confession, Adoration, Church relics, and a focus on Eucharistic miracles. Our speakers include Fr. Donald Calloway on St. Joseph and the Rosary, Msgr. Stephen Rossetti on spiritual renewal, and Fr. Lawrence Carney on the Holy Face devotion. Deacon Ralph Poyo will MC and share insights on the power of Jesus and forming a personal relationship with Him! Tickets are $25 for both days. Students above 10 are free and include pizza. Don’t miss the 21st Ignited By Truth conference! Visit ignitedbytruth.org for more information.
Shrimp Boil April 27th!
Knights of Columbus Council 7186 is proud to host our 6th Annual Shrimp Boil at St. Mary Magdalene on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Our very own Special Needs Ministry has benefitted from these fundraisers. Great Food, Live Music, Great Beer, and a Great Cause. Go to www.kofcseafoodboil.com and place your order today! Supplies are limited at the door.
A Labor of Love: The Story of Nazareth Orphanage
Friday, May 3 at 4:30 pm
Cardinal Gibbons High School – 1401 Edwards Mill Road
Admission is FREE
Please join us for a Gibbons original drama telling the story of Nazareth Orphanage and its connection to
Cardinal Gibbons High School.
Laudato Si’ in a Year
‘Laudato Si’ Encyclical in a Year’ is designed for those who have not read it, not read it in its entirety or would like a general revisit. There are 2 ways to participate according to your needs: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, starting on May 21st, by Zoom, 7-8 p.m., or Flocknote text/email correspondence. We are preparing ourselves to celebrate during the Jubilee Year the 10-year anniversary of Laudato Si’: On Care of our Common Home encyclical, the Laudato Si’ Movement and the 800-year anniversary of the Canticle of the Creatures. To join or for further information, email Monica through the Office of Human Life, Dignity and Justice at HNOJ Cathedral: socialconcern@hnojnc.org.
Dorcas Ministry Volunteering
Join our team of over 600 volunteers in helping to change lives in our community daily. Our volunteers work in the Thrift Shop, Food Pantry, Crisis Center, Client Advocacy, Career Coaching, and more! Learn more here.
Students for Life of America (SFLA) West Cary Chapter invites you to join us! West Cary SFLA is open to all pro-life 8th-12th graders who are pro-life and want to make an impact in the Pro-Life movement! We meet multiple times a month for business meetings, social events, volunteer projects, protests, and much more!
If you are interested in joining us or learning more about our club you can visit our website. If you would like to join us please fill out the 2023-2024 Interest Form or email Charlotte Swannack, President of the West Cary Chapter, at charlotteswannack@gmail.com.
Power & Purpose Conference
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Catholic adults ages 18 and over are invited to attend the St. Mary Magdalene Church Annual Road Trip to Steubenville this June 14-16 for the Power & Purpose Conference. The weekend conference is on the beautiful campus of Franciscan University of Steubenville. We are taking a coach bus for those who do not want to drive themselves. Hear great speakers, spend time on a holy Catholic campus, and allow yourself to grow closer to God and the Holy Spirit. Contact Laura Werner at wernerLhome@gmail.com to register. Space is limited so sign up today!
Project Rachel Support Group
Abortion is one of the most common procedures in the U.S., experienced by millions of women, many of whom are Catholic. Abortion creates a wound in post-abortive women (and men), resulting in spiritual and emotional problems. The Project Rachel ministry assists women and men who have been wounded by abortion to find truth and healing. There is a confidential support group beginning in the Triangle area in late September. If you have experienced an abortion and would like more information about the support group, contact Project Rachel at (919) 852-1021 or Project.Rachel@raldioc.org. For more information, go to https://rachelnc.org/ (website). Calls and appointments are kept strictly confidential.
Project Rachel Post Abortion Healing Retreat June 14-16, 2024.
If you desire healing from a past abortion, you are invited to experience the love of Jesus Christ at a Project Rachel weekend retreat June 14-16, 2024, in the Raleigh area. The weekend retreat is strictly confidential, for both women and men and includes discussions, spiritual exercises, the sacrament of reconciliation, a Memorial Service, and a Mass of the Resurrection. Participation offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness, and compassion. For more information or to register for the retreat, contact Project Rachel at: project.rachel@raldioc.org or call (919) 852-1021. The website is: rachelnc.org Cost is $200 for lodging, meals, and all retreat materials. Discount of $50 for early registration. Spanish and English speakers are welcome. If there is a financial burden, assistance is always available.
Pilgrimage to Poland – See the Catholic Treasure of Poland!
Please join us on a pilgrimage to Poland! Highlights include Jasna Gora Monastery, home of Our Lady of Czestochowa, the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy and the Divine Mercy Image, the Museum and Chapel of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the cell where he was martyred in Auschwitz, the birthplace and baptismal Church of St. John Paul, Wawel Cathedral where he was ordained a Bishop and so much more! Daily Mass. October 3-12, 2024. $3695/per person based on double occupancy. $150 discount if you enter coupon code Bulletin150 on the registration form. For more information, please visit www.QoHTours.com or call us at 1-800-213-4295
NC Catholics Volunteer
Join NC Catholics Volunteer, a program of Catholic Charities, this year as we repair homes damaged by Hurricane Florence in the Cape Fear Region! Volunteers from all areas and of all experience levels are encouraged to participate!
If you have any questions, please contact Jo-El Sidbury at Jo-El.Sidbury@ccharitiesdor.org. Spots are limited so sign up now! www.CatholicCharitiesRaleigh.org/NCCV
Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed
Meals On Wheels is in need of volunteers for route positions along with substitute positions. If interested please contact Collette, Wake MOW Cary Site Coordinator, at 9 1 9 . 8 3 0 . 1 5 6 6 from 9:30am – 12:30pm M-F or email: cary@wakemow.org.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend has something in it for every married couple. Spend a weekend discovering all the reasons your are thankful for your spouse. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on May 3-5, 2024 in HICKORY, NC and Jan 26-28, 2024 in NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at applications@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or 704-315-2144.
Retrouvaille
You Can Help Your Marriage – Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. For confidential information call 434-793-0242 or email: retrouvaillenc@msn.com or visit the web site at www.helpourmarriage.org.
Divine Mercy Radio is Hiring!
Divine Mercy Radio is looking to hire a full-time Studio Engineer. Skills required in programming, internet connectivity, audio editing, and problem solving. Will train. Salary range $40K – $70K depending on experience. Please send resume to info@Catholic540.org.
NCs largest Catholic radio station, Catholic 540-AM Divine Mercy Radio has added a new radio show from EWTN to our local Catholic radio station’s weekday line-up. The SonRise Morning Show – with co-hosts Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell – will air weekdays from 6-8 a.m. Listen on-air OR on the FREE Divine Mercy Radio App.
Courage & Encourage
Courage is a prayer and fellowship group that assists individuals with same sex attraction (SSA) to live chaste lives in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church. For more information email: courage.sacred.heart@gmail.com, or call 984-289-9489, or visit couragerc.org. Strict confidentiality is maintained.
EnCourage is the affiliate support group for parents, friends and family members of loved ones with SSA. EnCourage helps members to focus on their own spiritual development and offers a supportive environment to share information and guidance for maintaining healthy relationships with our loved ones. Anyone wanting to speak to an EnCourage member, either in a one on one meeting or phone call until COVID restrictions are lifted for regular meetings again, please don’t hesitate to reach out. For more information email: encourage.sacred.heart@gmail.com, or call 984-221-0730. Strict confidentiality is maintained.
Pastoral Care Information
Click here to view the The Diocesan Pastoral Care Webpage with resources intended to support our brothers and sisters in areas such as bereavement, support for the divorced, post-abortion healing, addiction, among other needs.
Catholic School Information
Mary Magdalene School Information
Are you interested in a Catholic Education for your child next school year?
Email: portland@stmm.me
Are you interested in a Catholic Education for your child next school year?
Email: portland@stmm.me
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School, along with a representative from Parents for Educational Freedom in NC, will hold a Parent Information Session regarding the Opportunity Scholarship, which is a financial resource that can help families attend a private school. Please RSVP HERE if you plan to attend. If you have any questions, please email Lisa Portland, portland@stmm.net.
St. Michael School Information
Applications are also being accepted for all grade levels, PreK – Grade 8. Come tour with us and learn about our focus on developing the whole person through excellent academics, and our core values of reverence, service, and leadership! Contact us at admissions@stmcary.org or 919-468-6150.
Cristo Rey Research Triangle is a college and career preparatory high school in the Catholic tradition for students who might not otherwise have access to a high-quality secondary education at
an affordable cost. We are unique! Our students integrate a rigorous academic curriculum with four
years of professional work experience and support to and through college. WE ARE CRISTO REY!
St. Thomas More Academy
STMA is located at 3109 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC. Please call 919-576-7064 or email admissions@stmacademy.org with questions or to schedule a visit. For more information visit: www.stmacademy.org