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Christmas Week Office Hours
The office will be open regular hours on Monday, December 23rd; Tuesday, by appointment only and closed on Christmas.
Parking for Christmas Eve Mass
Our Mass on December 24th will be held at 4PM. 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!
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 3 members of the community and 2 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 December 22nd. More information will be presented on Sunday during the announcements. You can find the ballot box in the hallway on the table.
A note from Dory Deisenroth...
From October to December Mary Magdalene Church participated in the collection of winter apparel for those in need. Coats, hats, gloves and socks filled the collection box each Sunday for twelve weeks. This year Mary Magdalene members donated over 300 coats! The coats and winter apparel were taken to the Open Door Mission donation center on 20 North Plymouth in Rochester.
From this new clothing distribution center, coats, hats, gloves and socks were given freely to anyone in need. The Open Door Mission also coordinates delivery of clothing through this location to other agencies that have identified those in need. Clothing can be dropped off at this site at anytime of year.
The Open Door Mission has served the Rochester community for 72 years by providing prepared meals, housing and clothing for those in need. To volunteer contact volunteer@opendoormission.com
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.
Mary Magdalene Church Book Study
January 7th is just around the corner!! Join us in our next book discussion will be The Art of Living, by Thich Nhat Hanh. We will begin on Tuesday, January 7th at 6:30 PM (Zoom and the library). We meet every two weeks. Since winter is always so tricky we will meet on Zoom on bad weather evenings. A new Zoom link will be sent to you when you register. Please contact Joyce Martelli at jemmartelli@gmail.com so that we know you are interested. We hope you will join us!
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 November's pantry needs. Your items may be dropped off outside the church office. Thank you for your continued support!
Lost & Found
Are you missing a pair of sunglasses, your favorite hat, a water bottle? Check out the bin in hallway under the welcome sign. We've got quite the collection of items found in the sanctuary and Fellowship Hall! Unclaimed items will eventually be donated.
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.
Knit, Purl, Crochet & Pray Ministry
Please join us and put your needles and hooks to good use bringing comfort and prayers to those in need! Our Prayer Shawl Ministry is open to all parishioners who wish to participate at home. Feel free to borrow the book Knitting into the Mystery - A Guide to the Shawl-Knitting Mystery found in the shawl basket. We are need shawls of all sizes! Place your completed shawl in the basket by the altar or in Sue Gerber’s office.
Ministry Sign Up Sheets Available!
Want to become more involved on Sunday? Consider one of 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!
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