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 28, 2025

Feast of the Holy Family

Photo by Damian Brodowski on Unsplash

Lectionary Scriptures This Week: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; Colossians 3:12-17; Mattthew 2:13-15, 19-23

Lector: Joyce Haag

Musicians: Choir

LivestreamTechnician: Barb Malley

Sacristans: Marilyn Parchus, Brighid Phoenix, Betty Jerabeck

Prayers of the People: Someone, perhaps you??

Eucharistic Ministers: Joyce Haag, Jerry Janas

Coffee hour: Thanks to your generosity, we have plenty this week!

Coffee Hour Cleanup: Helpers needed!

Sound Technician: Ted Shawe

Collection Counter: Betty

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!

Join us for Mass in person at

1008 Main St. East Rochester, NY

or

Join us for Mass live online on

Happenings at Mary Magdalene Church

We Want to Get to Know You!

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.

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 helping out as a greeter! Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board. If you have questions about any of these ministries, Rev. Celie 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. 

November Income

Collections: $11,650.00

Room Rent: $40.00

Fundraising:$5,328.00

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 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!

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/83450495341 

Meeting  ID: 834 5049 5341. 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

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 Katovitch or Deacon Betty, please email them directly. For all other inquiries, email Sue Gerber. Click here for our Church Calendar!

Rev. Celie Katovitch

Pastor

Email: revcelie@gmail.com

Phone: 315-538-4910

Betty Jerabeck

Deacon

Email: bettyjmmc@gmail.com

Sue Gerber

Parish Administrator

Email: sgerber.mmagdalene@gmail.com

Phone: 585-586-4104

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