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Mary Magdalene Church
Happy New Year!
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A New Combined Weekly Update
To help streamline communication, our Sunday Bulletin and Wednesday Newsletter will now be combined into one weekly email, sent every Thursday.
Important events and key dates will be featured in the first Thursday bulletin of each month. Weekly updates will continue to share timely reminders, ministry news, and opportunities to participate in our shared life together.
Thank you for staying connected and supporting our ministries!
| | Mary Magdalene Church is an inclusive church in the Catholic tradition where people from all faiths and backgrounds are welcome to the Lord’s table. We strive to live the values that Jesus taught, to honor and respect each individual and to share the joy of God’s unconditional love in our community and beyond. | | |
Greetings!
Thank you to all who helped make Christmas at Mary Magdalene such a beautiful experience. To all who decorated the church, prepared the altar, read the scriptures, gave communion, steered the livestream, played music or sang hymns (special shout-out to music director Kathy English, who coordinated music repertoire and musicians for all three services), ushered, cleared the sidewalks of snow, or simply attended to share in this holy time of welcoming the Light into the world, thank you — for the beauty of your faith and the depth of your love for one another.
Thank you to everybody as well for your incredible generosity. The more than $2,000 you shared will go directly to the Pastor’s Emergency Fund to serve the needs of members and neighbors experiencing hunger, housing or financial crises, and similar urgent needs. Your care for the most vulnerable touches my heart. I am grateful for you.
Please see this bulletin for a save-the-date list of upcoming January events here at church, including an Intro to Mary Magdalene Church session following Mass on January 11th. If you’re new to the parish, grab a cup of coffee in Fellowship Hall and then come on up to the first floor meeting room at 11:20 for a 45 minute crash course on the ministries, history, and denominational connections of MMC. Remote parishioners are welcome to join us via this Zoom link (Passcode: 930146 Meeting ID: 826 0107 5435). Hope to see you there!
May the love of God cradle you this Christmas season.
Yours in faith,
—Celie
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Do you have someone you want us to pray for?
To add someone to the prayer list, contact: Sue Gerber
We will include your prayer request in our Prayers of the People for two weeks. If you'd like us to continue praying for the same need longer, please just send an email to Sue! We'll be happy to do so.
If you'd like to join our team of "pray-ers" and be notified where there are
prayer needs, please send an email to Sue Gerber.
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Judy & Gary
Carolyn Quigly
Amanda
Jane Beeba
Barb Simmons
Teagan Rose
The Hauck Family
Nancy & Scottie
Mary Tantillo
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Dom & Kathy Vedora
Michele & Tom Vedora
Sue Winstel
McKenna & Johanna
Marty Martelli
All victims of violence
All who struggle with mental illness, suicidal thoughts, and addiction
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Lector: Someone, perhaps you??
Musicians: Choir
LivestreamTechnician: Kathy McIntyre
Sacristans: Marilyn Parchus, Brighid Phoenix, Michael Haddix, Betty Jerabeck
Prayers of the People: Jerry Janas
Eucharistic Ministers: Jerry Janas
Coffee hour: Thanks to your generosity, we have plenty this week!
Coffee Hour Cleanup: Helpers needed!
Sound Technician: Ted Shawe
Collection Counter: BettyJohn Magin
If you are interested in volunteering for one of the ministries above,
or in any other way, just let us know.
Email Sue or Dec. Betty about how you can help, and THANK YOU!
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Funeral Mass for Ken Simmons
January 3rd 10AM at Mary Magdalene Church. Additional parking is available at 1st Church of Christ, Scientist 1104 Main Street.
Intro to MMC
January 11th, join us for a 45 minute crash course on the ministries, history, and denominational connections of MMC. Meet after Mass in the Gathering Room or on Zoom (Passcode: 930146 Meeting ID: 826 0107 5435)
Social Justice Meeting
Wednesday, January 14th at 6:30PM in the Gathering Room (former library) in person and on Zoom. Meeting ID: 831 4384 1933 Passcode: 266911
Art, Food and Spirituality
January 17th from 10AM - 2PM. Come and join us for a creative project, soup and spiritual fellowship! All are welcomed and no artistic skills needed! This month we will be making small journals/memory books. Click here for the supply list. If you have any questions or would like to sign up, please contact Joyce Martelli at jemmartelli@gmail.com. We need to know approximately how many will be attending to make sure we have enough soup! See you then!
Mary Magdalene Reads
Tuesday, January 20th at 6:30PM. All are welcome!! We meet every other Tuesday on Zoom or in person.
The selection is “We Survived the End of the World: Lessons from the Native America on Apocalypse and Hope” by Steven Charleston. Charleston is a retired American Episcopal bishop and academic. He is a member of the Choctaw Nation and a prolific writer, primarily on American theological, Indigenous, and cultural issues. If you have any questions contact Joyce Martelli at jemmartelli@gmail.com. Click here to read an excerpt from his book.
Trans Parent Group
January 25th in the Gathering Room (first floor) 12:00-1:00 PM.
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Help for the Hauck Family
Many of you have been praying with us for the Hauck family in recent weeks. As some of you know, the Haucks, (Nina Mottern’s daughter, son‑in‑law, and their four children) lost their home to a devastating fire in November.
In the midst of this heartbreaking loss, their friends have organized a fundraiser to help with immediate needs and the many incidentals that come with starting over. This support will help carry them as they begin the long process of rebuilding their lives.
So many of you have reached out asking how you can help. If you feel led to support this family during such a difficult season, please consider contributing to the fundraiser. Your generosity, prayers, and compassion mean more than you know.
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Money Ball!
This fundraising event is open to all parishioners and the public! Balls/numbers are available for purchase now! The proceeds will benefit Mary Magdalene Church and our InReach/OutReach ministries. Numbers will be sold after Mass or by contacting Tammy Drolette *Please note that your first number choice may not be available, so we ask that you pick your top 3 choices. Cash or check payable to Mary Magdalene Church accepted. Contact Tammy to purchase a ball if you are not able to do so in person. Click here for the flyer.
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Library Request
If anyone has any children/teen books that they would like to donate to our Youth library, we would appreciate it. Our youth would love to have their own library, and we have several shelves set aside for this purpose. Please leave any books in the box in Sue’s office and we will make sure it gets to the correct shelves. Thank you in advance!
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Snow Angels Needed
We’re looking for volunteers to help clear snow and ice from the church sidewalks and steps on Sunday mornings. Please arrive between 9:15-9:30 to help before worship begins. We provide the power shovel (easy to use), regular shovels (at both entrances) and rock salt (available at both entrances). Your help keeps our space safe and welcoming for all! Thank you for being part of this caring community!
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Things to do in the community!
The offerings listed below are brought to us by members of our community who want you to know what is available! Contact information is always provided so that you can find out more. Please know these offerings do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Mary Magdalene Church.
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Finding the Wild Goose
Finding the Wild Goose is an independent group of women gathering to explore and grow our Christian spirituality. Join us at Mary Magdalene Church, Fellowship Hall (1008 Main Street, East Rochester, NY) from noon to 1:30 pm on the second Wednesday of each month. Please feel free to bring a bagged lunch. We’ll provide coffee and tea. Our first topic on Jan 14, 2026 will be Immigration and Mother Cabrini presented by Sr. Marilyn Pray. Click here for more information. All are welcome!
2026 MLK Living the Dream Series
Events throughout January will be held at United Church of Pittsford. Click here for more information.
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Become a Member of Mary Magdalene Church!
Have you been worshiping with us regularly but haven’t yet registered as a member of our Mary Magdalene Church community? We warmly invite you to take this meaningful step. Registration forms are available at both entrances to the church, or you can fill out an online form here.
If you are new to our community we'd like to get to know you! Send us your name and favorite thing (food, activity, anything!) and Kathy Mrzywka will make you a personalized name tag! Click here to request a name tag.
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Looking for a Way to Serve on Sundays?
We have many ministries that would love your gifts! Whether as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Livestream volunteer, or more, each role is easy to learn and comes with full training. Serving is a beautiful way to deepen your faith, connect with others, and support our parish community.
If you feel called to join, please reach out to Rev. Celie, Dcn. Betty, or Sue for more information. Your presence makes a difference to all!
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Ways to Give to MMC!
Thank you, as always, for your generosity! We have numerous ways you can choose to donate. You can use the button below to make a one-time or recurring donation, or you can contact our Office Administrator, Sue Gerber, to set up ongoing support.
If you are at least 73 years old and take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA each year, consider donating some of those funds as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to Mary Magdalene Church and enjoy some tax savings at the same time!
We now have a Can Shack located in our parking lot where you can return your NYS redeemable containers. Just bag your bottles and cans in a regular kitchen garbage bag, making sure they are empty and clean, and place them in the secure opening whenever you are here! Every bag makes a difference!
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Watch last Sunday's Mass on Facebook or YouTube here! Join us any day or time you like. And let us know you are watching by leaving comments in the FB chat!
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Wednesday Reflection
Come to church for prayer, communion and reflection every Wednesday from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Thursday Morning Contemplative Prayer
All are welcome every Thursday from 7:30-8:30 am
either in-person or via Zoom!
Join us for meditative music, reflective readings, silent contemplative prayer & communion. Please use the parking lot door and join us in the Gathering Room (former library).
On Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83450495341
Meeting ID: 834 5049 5341 The Passcode is 'presence'.
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Sunday Morning Mass:
Join us in-person at 1008 Main St. in East Rochester, NY or join us virtually every Sunday at 10 am on Facebook Live or YouTube!
~ Join Us on Zoom ~
Coffee Hour after Mass on Sunday at 11:00 am
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Bulletin Announcements
If you would like to include social justice opportunities and community activities in the weekly bulletin update, email Sue by 5 pm on Wednesday.
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Church Office Hours
In general, our church is open the following hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10-3 pm*
*Please note: These hours may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
If you would like to make an appointment to see Rev. Celie or Deacon Betty Jerabeck, please contact them directly. Click here for our Church Calendar!
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