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, June 29, 2025

Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

Photo by The New York Public Library on Unsplash

Lectionary Scriptures This Week: Acts 3:1-10; Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5; Galatians 1:11-20; John 21:15-19

Lector: Sue Gerber

Musicians: Choir with John Palocy

LivestreamTechnician: Michele Vedora

Sacristans: Marilyn Parchus, Betty Jerabeck, Michael Haddix, Moss Walsh

Prayers of the People: Becca Hazard

Eucharistic Ministers: Jerry Janas, Tammy Drollette

Coffee Hour Food: Potluck & Generous Donations from the Cassidy Family

Coffee Hour Cleanup: 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!

YouTube Live Mass

Facebook Live Mass

Happenings at Mary Magdalene Church

East Rochester Resource Center

We will be collecting toothpaste for the East Rochester Resource Center. The basket is located in the hall outside of the sanctuary. Thank you for your generosity!

2025 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.

~Deacon-in-Formation Corner~

My dear sisters and brothers,

With a heart full of gratitude, I want to share a special moment in my journey with you.

over the past year and a half, I’ve been walking a path of prayer, study, and discernment, preparing for ordination to the Diaconate.

It is with deep joy and humility, that I will soon be ordained as a permanent deacon, called to serve you – my beloved community – and to walk alongside you in faith, love, and service. This is not just my journey, but ours together, as we continue to grow as a church that reflects the compassion, love, and welcome of Christ to others.

Save the Date

Friday July 11, 2025

6:00pm – 8:00PM

Mary Magdalene Church

1008 East Main St East Rochester, NY

Please keep me in your prayers as I prepare for this next step, and know that I carry each of you in mine.

With much love as we walk in Jesus’ footsteps,

Betty

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

News from the ECC

To read the Bishop Pablo's Spring Newsletter, click here.

A special invitation to study the 1619 Project! To learn more, click here.

May Income

Collections: $7,703.00

Capital Campaign: $10,000.00

Other: $270.00

Total $17,973.00

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

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!