WELCOME
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Simpsonville, SC is a part of the Diocese of Charleston, SC. We are a fast-growing, active, family-oriented parish with over 2,900 families registered, and we are blessed to have 52 different ministries serving our community and parish.
Called by Christ, Growing in Faith, Serving with Love
Llamado por Cristo, Creciendo en la Fe, Sirviendo con Amor
SCHEDULES
Parish Office: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Masses: Saturday 8:30am, Vigil: 5:00pm & 7:00pm (Spanish)
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am & 11:00am, 1:00 pm (Spanish) 6:00pm (Lifeteen liturgy)
Polish Mass last Sunday of each month at 3:00pm
Filipino Mass: First Saturday of the month at 10:00am
Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30 am and Noon. Wednesday, 8:30am
Holy Day of Obligation Masses: Vigil: 7:00 pm Holy Day: 8:30 am, 12:15 pm, 7:00pm
Reconciliation: Saturdays after the 8:30am Mass, from 3:30pm – 4:45pm, or by appointment.
New Ministry Handbook
The Ministry Handbook is now available! Printed copies can be picked up at the church. You may also download a copy here
Adult Faith Formation Programs
Click here to learn more and to register.
Vacation Bible School News
Everything is Possible with God at our Totally Catholic Vacation Bible School: SKY!
SAVE THE DATES! June 11-15 9:00am-12:15pm For kids who will finish K4 – 5th grade by June 2012
Now Recruiting Volunteers for the Flight Crew! – Adults and Teens are welcome.
To volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Release Form & return to the Office of Religious Education. All volunteers over age 18 must be Safe Environment (VIRTUS) certified. Please attend a session at any of the local churches in our diocese and return the certificate to the Office of Religious Education. Sign up for VIRTUS classes at www.virtus.org (search under the Diocese of Charleston).
Volunteer Form:
Adult Volunteer click here
Minor Volunteer clickhere
Safe Environment Forms click here (For those who are 1st time volunteers working with children in the Diocese of Charleston)
Questions? E-mailvbs@smmcc.org
News & Announcements
HHS Ruling on Freedom of Conscience
Click on this link to learn more about this severe assault on religious liberty.
Click on this link to e-mail your US Representative and Senators.
Click here to read Bishop Guglielmone’s letter.
Click on this link to sign the petition identified as “Rescind the HHS Dept. Mandate Requiring Catholic Employers to Provide Contraceptives/Abortifacients to Their Employees”
Pilgramage to EWTN
Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament – AlabamaVisit the Most Rev. Robert J. Baker
April 13 – April 15
Click here for more information and registration forms.
Athletics News
It’s Spirit Week … Show your support for our Parish teams! Click here to learn more.
Families on Fire
Light the World With Your Domestic Church!
We're excited to announce a family Lenten series! Whether you have preschoolers, school-age kids, or grandkids, join us for great activities, fellowship, and opportunities for your family to grow in faith - together!
Be sure to save the dates and attend as many sessions as you can.
Welcome Lent - Sunday, February 19, 4:00-5:30pm - OR –Tuesday, February 21, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Family Stations - Sunday, March 4, 4:00-5:30pm
Supper Social - Sunday, March 18, 4:00-5:30pm
Alleluia Day - Sunday, April 15, 4:00-5:30pm
Please RSVP for the first session by February 12.
We encourage families to participate together but will offer childcare for those three and under. Hope to see your family there.
Please click here to find out more.
Women's Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study (WBS) is a large faith-sharing group of diverse women who share an interest and desire to learn more about scripture and share life’s questions, trials and triumphs in a Christian setting.
We meet Tuesday mornings from 9:30 – 11am in the Parish Center
Childcare is available
About Website Postings and Bulletin Announcements
Would you like to request an announcement about your parish news or scheduled event on this website? Email your request to webmaster@smmcc.org. Your submission request will be forwarded to the church office for Father Theo's approval. Once approved, they will be forwarded to the webmaster who will add it to the church website.
For Bulletin requirements and deadlines, click here
Comments? Suggestions? The Communications Committee is making plans for a new and improved website. If you have a comment or suggestion, please email webmaster@smmcc.org.