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. | | Image by Alexander Van Steenberg - Unsplash | |
Greetings!
Last week a call came in to the church office from a local food pantry in a nearby town. The staff member from the pantry reported that with such a rise in food insecurity of late, they had run low on items and were unable to meet the needs of a client who had come in that morning. They received a referral— to us! Sue was able to call up the client, assure them that the food box out front was fully stocked as of that morning, and welcome the person to come by and take whatever they needed, no appointment or forms required.
What an honor for the church, that an agency thought of us to meet this need. That means word of the food box, and the reliability and nutritional value of its contents, is spreading beyond even East Rochester. We too have seen a huge uptick in recent weeks: things go very quickly and our cupboard of reserved items in the hall runs out fast. Thank you all so much for continuing to power this ministry, with your contributions of food items and with your love.
From my late cherished partner in ministry, Fr. Jim Callan, I picked up a phrase referencing the Feeding of the 5000 that I sometimes use in the Eucharistic Prayer on Sunday: “we remember that when people were hungry, [Jesus] fed them, no matter where they came from or what language they spoke.” My soul feels such a deep gladness that this is what we are doing through this ministry: simply feeding anyone who is hungry, no questions asked.
With love and gratitude,
—Rev. 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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Ann Drollette
Jessica Stevens
Stacie
Steve Korn
Bert Balt
The Hauck Family
The Long Family
Christine
Sandra
Vic & Joann Corso
Ben
Sandra
Jon Salamone
Sam & Bill
Logan
Brett
Peter Tauriello
Kevin Joseph
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Brett
Peter Tauriello
Kevin Joseph
Margaret Hill
Lynne
Paris
Hannah Zehner
Dom & Kathy Vedora
Nancy & Scottie
Mary Tantillo
Sue Winstel
Marty Martelli
All victims of violence
All who struggle with mental illness, suicidal thoughts, and addiction
For those we’ve promised to pray for, and for those with no one to pray for them.
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Today's mass will be said in loving memory of Julia Barnhart O'Hare,
sister of Margaret Barnhart.
If you would like to schedule a Mass intention—whether in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special occasion—please contact the parish office.
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~Sunday Service Volunteers~
Lector: Polly McCarthy
Musicians: Choir
LivestreamTechnician:
Sacristans: Michael Haddix
Prayers of the People: Deb Moffitt
Eucharistic Ministers: Jerry Janis, Mary Reed
Coffee hour: Potluck!
Coffee Hour Cleanup: Helpers Needed!
Sound Technician: Ted Shawe
Collection Counter: John Magin
Join us for Sunday Mass at 10AM in-person and online.
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Zoom Coffee Hour after Mass for our online friends!
(Meeting ID: 832 9282 3896 Passcode: 033975 if prompted)
If you are interested in volunteering for one of the ministries above,
or in any other way, just let us know.
Email Sue or Rev. Celie about how you can help, and THANK YOU!
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Celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community with PRIDE!
Rochester celebrates Pride in July, and our community will be joyfully participating in all major Pride events: the picnic on Saturday, July 12; the parade on Saturday, July 19; and we’ll have a special Pride Liturgy on Sunday, July 20. We’ll soon be inviting volunteers to help host our table at the Picnic and friends to walk or ride with us in the Parade.More details will be shared in the coming weeks.
Order your MMC Pride T-shirt today and celebrate Pride Month with our community. The shirt features our logo and is available in sizes M, L, XL, and 2XL.
Cost $17. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to Sue - we want everyone who wants a shirt to have one.
All orders must be submitted by June 1. Contact Sue by email to place your order.
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Music Notes
Last Sunday (Ascension Sunday and 7th Sunday of Easter) marked the liturgical end of the Easter Season! This week is one of my fav celebrations, Pentecost Sunday. Our music will reflect our deep desire to be breathed upon by the Holy Spirit-to be filled with the fire of Her love. “O Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts…🎶”.
Two more special Sundays, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity and then the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, and then we will be in Ordinary Time for awhile!
What a joy to hear your voices in sung prayer and praise “ of the God who loves you”🎶!
Keep singing! You’re amazing!
With love,
Kathy
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Blessing Box
Our Blessing Box is running low on staple items. If you’re able to help, we’ve put together a short list of the most‑needed shelf‑stable foods and hygiene supplies for Spring here.
Thank you for supporting our neighbors with generosity and care!
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Annual MMC Picnic
Grab an informational flyer after Mass and mark your calendar for our annual parish picnic on Sunday, June 14, at Eyer Park in the Marvel Pavilion (East Rochester). New location this year!
The church will provide hotdogs, veggie dogs, and hamburgers, and we’ll enjoy live music by Bob Pizzutiello and the Indigo Breeze band, plus a great mix of games for all ages.
Please RSVP by June 7th to the picnic committee listed on the flyer or to Linda Brasley, including your food choice and the number attending.
Bring along a dish to pass, a lawn chair, plates/utensils, and your own beverages. Pop‑up tents and games are welcome as well!
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Pentecost Sunday
May 24th
Trans Parent Group
May 24th in the Gathering Room (first floor) 12:00-1:00 PM.
Memorial Day
May 25th - office will be closed for the holiday.
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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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Peace in a Chaotic World - Hybrid/Silent Retreat
May 22 and 23 at Notre Dame Retreat House 5151 Foster Road, Canandaigua, NY. Cost: $130.00 for a single room and 3 meals. We will spend the majority of our time in silence but, there will be optional short time periods that can be spent in group meditation and discussion. Click here for more information. If interested...text Dori 585-750-2557 . Checks should be sent to 53 Creek Ridge, Pittsford, NY 14534 by April 30th. All are welcome!
SHOW UP......STAND UP FOR DEMOCRACY
Join other peacemakers every Friday at 12 Corners in Brighton for one hour from 5-6pm. Stand with others and use your First Amendment rights for one hour! Make a sign, bring a sign or borrow one there. It is one thing you can actively do to make a difference for yourself and the community at large. Contact Donna if you have any questions.
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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 need your gifts! Whether as an Usher, 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!
Donate your returnables to our Can Shack located in our parking lot. 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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April Income
Collections: $25,877.00
Donations for Room Use: $160.00
Emergency Fund/Memorial Donations: $610.00
Rummage Sale: $6,156.00
Bottle Collection: $265.00
Capital Campaign: $2,500.00
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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
Meeting ID: 832 9282 3896 Passcode: 033975
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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. Please contact the office by phone or email to confirm.
Rev. Celie's hours and contact info:
Phone: 315-538-4910
In cases of emergency (eg., last rites/ serious medical crisis): 315-877-3302
Available for appointments M/T/W/ Sat
Thursdays - devoted principally to liturgy planning and sermon writing
Friday - day off
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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