Wherever we are, we follow the path Christ set for us when we knowingly, willingly, and joyfully demonstrate our faith. At St. Mary Magdalene, we can't keep our faith to ourselves! Sometimes our reach extends to our fellow parishioners, sometimes well beyond our doors. Find your perfect expression of Jesus' love through participation in our social action ministries. You'll know you're in the right place when you simply can't keep your faith to yourself!
Social Action Ministries
The new "Bienvenido" group of Spanish speaking parishioners will function as a voice and assistance to any church ministry that finds itself in need of a translator to better understand and communicate with those whom they are serving.
If your ministry or someone you know at StMM is in need of a Spanish speaking translator, please reach out directly to Rudy, our group leader. Rudy will gather the request and assign one of the group members to contact you back within 24 hours and make the connection with you and the people you are serving. We are eager to help all our StMM ministries by helping them with communications to the Spanish speaking population they serve.
For information about this program, please contact:
Rudy Lepe @ Email or 918-810-9869
Helping Hands provides avenues for involvement to serve the needs of the less fortunate. The ministry coordinates activities and collections such as the Souper Bowl of Caring, Catholic Parish Outreach Food and Baby Shower Drives, Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network, Migrant Worker Dinners, Thanksgiving meals, and the Advent Angel Tree. Volunteers of all ages are needed for collections/deliveries, food preparation, and service opportunities.
For information about this program, please contact either:
Susan Grant @ Email 919-244-4832
Peggy Myrman @ Email 480-215-3757
Gabriel Project ministry is a loving response to the needs of a pregnant woman. Volunteers are ready to meet pregnant women where they are, offering a listening ear and friendship during pregnancy and beyond, as well as maternity and baby items, etc.
For more information, please contact:
Paula Hils at gabrielproject@stmm.net or 919-441-6500.
The Parishioner Assistance Ministry (PAM) provides confidential emergency or "bridge" service to members of the St. Mary Magdalene family who are experiencing a crisis, or other overwhelming or consuming event in their lives, whether it is a single or long-term event. Our team of approximately 100 volunteers generously shares their time and talents to support fellow parishioners.
For information about this program, or if you are in need of help, please contact:
The PAM Leadership Team @ stmmpam@stmm.me or 919-657-4800 ext. 7313
The St. Mary Magdalene Prayer Team is a collaborative and diverse group of prayer warriors working together to help lift the spiritual needs of our parish family. The ministry aims to cultivate StMM as a parish of prayer by connecting prayer intentions to our dedicated prayer team, providing instruction on a variety of prayer methods and resources, and encouraging all parishioners to embrace prayer daily.
Leadership Opportunity- Do you have a heart for prayer and a desire to see God move through intercession? Our Prayer Team is seeking new leadership! If you feel called to inspire, organize, and guide others in faithful, Spirit-led prayer, we invite you to prayerfully consider stepping into this meaningful role. Whether you've been quietly praying for years or recently felt a nudge to go deeper, this is a beautiful opportunity to serve in the ministry of intercessory prayer.
If you have questions or would like to help, please email StMMPrayerTeam@stmm.net
The Prayer Quilt Ministry is founded on the idea that there is power in prayer to comfort in times of need. The ministry makes quilts for anyone who is in need of this prayer and comfort. The quilt is blessed and prayed over by the parishioners.
If you would like to request a prayer quilt for someone, please contact:
Lorraine Morris @ Email
The Vocation Awareness Program helps to educate our parish on religious ife and support our diocese seminarians, usually meeting three times a year.
For information about this program, please contact:
Chris & Megan Brinkley @ Email 919-215-2516
Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry whose objectives are to eliminate poverty housing from the world while building new relationships and a sense of community. St. Mary Magdalene works with the Wake County Chapter of Habitat as a co-sponsor on projects. Co-sponsors pool their resources to provide funding and volunteer labor for the construction of a new home by providing opportunities for a diverse group of volunteers to work together with families in need of housing. Habitat promotes a sense of community, while affirming the dignity of each family.
For information about this program, please contact:
Joe Lerro or Linda Zazzeri @ Email