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Sanctuary Decorating Day – Sunday, November 23rd
Join us after Mass as we prepare the sanctuary for the season! Whether you love arranging greenery, climbing ladders, organizing supplies, or simply lending a cheerful hand, there’s a job for everyone! Pizza will be provided for all helpers. Let’s make the space beautiful together as we enter this season of hope and celebration!
East Rochester Advent Tree Lighting
The Advent Tree Lighting will take place again this year on the first Sunday of Advent. There is singing, hot chocolate, the story of Advent, and more. Join us on Sunday, November 30th at 5:30pm at Edmund Lyons Park (If extreme weather is an issue the ceremony will be moved to the ER Community Senior Ctr.)
Save the Date! Parish Community Forum
Join us after Mass (in person and on Zoom passcode 930146), Sunday, December 7th in Fellowship Hall during coffee hour for our Parish Community Forum. Jim Bridges will present the proposed 2025–2026 budget, followed by other members of the Board and various ministry teams for updates on current events and future plans. There will be time for questions and discussion. Your voice and presence matter. Come be part of the conversation as we plan for the year ahead!
Snow Angels Needed
As winter returns, we’re looking for volunteers to help clear snow and ice from the church sidewalks and steps on Sunday mornings. Please arrive between 9:15-9:30 to help before worship begins. We provide the power shovel (easy to use), regular shovels (at both entrances) and rock salt (available at both entrances). If you are able to assist, please contact Sue, or just show up! Your help keeps our space safe and welcoming for all! Thank you for being part of this caring community!
Support for Those Affected by Food Insecurity
Are you or someone you care about been affected by food insecurity? The Social Justice Committee is here to help. You can confidentially email Sue, who will work with the team to ensure access to food and essential items for you or your loved one. If you are looking for area food pantries click here or if you have additional needs such as housing, financial assistance, or healthcare click here. No one should go without. Please reach out.
Blessing Box Update – Fall/Winter
As the weather cools, let’s warm our hearts together and help nourish and support our neighbors. Please avoid glass containers and consider donating:
instant oatmeal & potatoes, rice, dried beans, canned veggies and soups, dried fruit, cereal, granola bars, nuts, nut butters, crackers, pouches of tuna & chicken, dried beef, hats, gloves, socks and hygiene products (travel-size welcome!) Items can be placed directly in the box, or dropped in the office on Sunday or during office hours.Thank you for your continued generosity and care for our community! 🙏
Annual Winter Coat Drive
A box will be located in the church’s entrance to collect gently used and new coats, hats, gloves/mittens for men, women, children in need in the Rochester area. These items will be distributed to the Open Door Mission, House of Mercy, Saint Joseph’s and other social agencies. The collection will take place until December 1. Please contact Dory Deisenroth at 585-750-2557 with any questions or concerns.
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.
Young Church - Youth Ministry
Click here for our schedule. For further information or to have your young person participate, contact Pat Davidson. We are excited to begin!
Food for the Journey Massage Ministry Returns!
It's been a long, hot summer and a stressful year thus far. Time to remind and reintroduce the Massage Therapy Program here at Mary Magdalene Church. Parishioner Ginny Weisel is our resident massage therapist. Her office space is downstairs to the right. Check it out!!! This is available to anyone, church members or not! Fee is based on a sliding scale of $35-$65 for an hour massage. Please contact Ginny directly by text (585-329-8505) or email ginnyweisel1@gmail.com
East Rochester Resource Center
We continue our ongoing collection of toothpaste for the East Rochester Resource Center. The basket is located in the hall outside of the sanctuary. Thank you for your generosity!
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.
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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