Mary Magdalene Church

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.

Mary Magdalene Church Bulletin

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Fourth Sunday of Advent

We are sorry that our elevator is not in service this weekend!

The parts have been ordered and we are told we should have the repair the first week of January. Thank you for your patience!

Photo by Grant Whitty on Unsplash

Christmas Eve Mass

Join us on Tuesday, December 24th at 4PM for Christmas Eve Mass. If you are able, please consider parking at First Church Christ, Scientist 1104 Main Street or on the right-hand side of Brizee Street (across from our driveway). This will ensure that folks with mobility issues are able to park close to the church. Also, please remember that our parking lot is one-way only. Please proceed counterclockwise as you make your way around the parked cars. Thank you!

Lectionary Scriptures This Week: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38

Lector: Tammy Drollette

Musicians: Kathy English, Randy Jones, Bob Pizzutiello

LivestreamTechnician: Marcy Casilio

Sacristans: Marilyn Parchus, Michael Haddix, Betty Jerabeck

Prayers of the People: Chris Hinkle

Eucharistic Ministers: Nina Mottern; Jerry Janas

Coffee Hour Food: Ginny & Jerry Janas

Coffee Hour Cleanup: Community helpers needed!

Sound Technician: Ted Shawe

Collection Counter: Bill Smith

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. Lori about how you can help, and THANK YOU!

Join us for Mass in person at

1008 Main St. East Rochester, NY

Join us for Mass live online on

Facebook Live or YouTube!

Masking is recommended but not required.

Please click here to read the CDC's guidelines for each level.

YouTube Live Mass

Facebook Live Mass

Happenings at Mary Magdalene Church

Christmas Week Office Hours

The office will be open regular hours on Monday, December 23rd, Tuesday by appointment only, and closed on Christmas.

Pastoral Search Committee Nominations

The Board of Trustees is seeking individuals to serve on the Pastoral Search Committee. This committee will help lead the process of hiring the next pastor of Mary Magdalene Church and will be comprised of three members of the community and two board members. If you are interested or know of someone who would be a good candidate for this important role, please submit your nomination by January 5 - in time for the January 12 meeting of the Board of Trustees. More information will be presented on Sunday during the announcements. You can find the ballot box in the hallway on the table.

Money Ball is Back!

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. Click here for an informational flyer. Contact Tammy Drollette tdrollette@rochester.rr.com to purchase a ball if you are not able to do so in person.

SNOW ANGELS

It's that time of year again when we ask for volunteers to help clear the sidewalks and steps of snow and ice on Sunday mornings. We have a power shovel that is relatively easy to use and several regular shovels. Rock salt is available inside the back door and near the elevator in the front of the church. You would need to arrive to church early, between 9:15-9:30. Many hands make light work! If you can help please contact Sue. Thank you!

East Rochester Resource Center - December Pantry Needs

Click here for a list of pantry needs. Your items may be dropped off at church. Thank you for your continued support!

Children's Ministry 2024-2025

You can find this year's schedule here and on our website calendar. If you would like to sign your child up, please contact the office.

Ministry Sign Up Sheets

Want to become more involved on Sunday? Consider one of the many opportunities such as serving as a lector or Eucharistic minister, reading the Prayers of the People, or hosting a coffee hour! Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board. If you have questions about any of these ministries, Rev. Lori or Sue would be happy to answer them. Thanks for your help!

Bulletin Announcements

If you would like to include social justice opportunities and community activities in the weekly updates or bulletins, email Sue by 5 pm on Tuesdays at sgerber.mmagdalene@gmail.com.

CALM Ministry

CALM Ministry is a ministry of listening. We believe the gift of listening helps to alleviate suffering and that the gift of presence is one of the greatest gifts we can offer another. If you are hurting or lonely, we have trained soul-listeners who offer time and space to truly listen in a confidential and non-judgmental manner. CALM Ministers are not counselors and do not offer advice. They do, however, offer a warm heart and a soft landing place. For more information, please see our brochure, or email Lori Cunliff at calm.ministry.mm@gmail.com

December News from the ECC!

Click here to read December news from the ECC!

ECC Benedictines Online Advent Retreat

Make your celebration of Advent and Christmas a powerful time of growth and healing by joining the ECC Benedictines of Holy Wisdom this Advent to reflect, share, and prepare for the celebration of God-with-us.

Join us in our contemplation of ‘A Time of Fulfillment’ by Anselm Grün, a monk of the Benedictine abbey of Münsterschwarzach, Germany. His simple meditations and spiritual exercises will help us embrace the closeness of Christ, with a renewed anticipation of Christmas. All are welcome to join us for our Advent reflections; for a deeper experience, buy, borrow, or check out and read Brother Anselm’s book prior to the sessions here.

Our sessions are scheduled for three Sundays: Nov 24, Dec 8, Dec 22 from 7 - 8 pm Eastern

Join Zoom Meeting ID 826 5366 9362

November Income

Collections: $9,124.00

Fundraising: $871.00

Other: $55.00

Total $10,050.00

WAYS TO GIVE!

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 donation, and 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, conisider donating some of those funds as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to Mary Magdalane Church and enjoy some tax savings at the same time! Please make sure your financial institution identifies you as the donor so that we may thank you appropriately!

We also have an account with Can Kings! Your donation of cans and bottles can be made at any of the three Can King locations: 1276 Fairport Road, Fairport; 1183 Bay Road, Webster; or 505 East Main Street, Palmyra. Just let them know to put your donation down for Mary Magdalene Church! Please ask for a receipt, and if you're able please send the receipt to us, so we know to watch for your donation.

DONATE!

Thursday Morning Contemplative Prayer

7:30-8:30 am

Contemplative Prayer is beginning anew!!

All are welcome every Thursday

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 sanctuary.

Or on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81433878080

Meeting ID: 814 3387 8080. The Passcode is 'presence'.

Opportunities to

Come into Church for

Prayer or Reflection:

Wednesdays

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Opportunities to Connect:

~ On Zoom ~

Coffee Hour after Mass

Sunday 11:00 am

For those of you who would like to understand a bit more

about our Communal Blessing we participate in during our

live streamed liturgy, you'll find a document explaining the blessing

on our website. It's entitled We are a Eucharistic People.

Do you have someone you

want us to pray for?

To add someone to the prayer list, contact:

Sue Gerber or Joann Corso

We will include your prayer request in our Prayers of the Faithful for two weeks. If you'd like us to continue praying for the same need longer,

please just send an email! 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

2024 Office Hours

In general, our church is open the following hours:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10-3 pm

Saturday: Happily by appointment!

Please contact Reverend Lori

*Please note: These hours may change due to unforeseen circumstances. If you would like to make an appointment to see Reverend Lori, please email her directly. Click here for our Church Calendar!