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, April 28, 2024

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Happy 67th Anniversary to Vic and Joann Corso!


Photo by Let's go Together on Unsplash

Lectionary Scriptures This Week: Acts 9:26-31; Psalm 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15;1-8



Lector: Sue Gerber

Musicians: Choir with John Palocy

LivestreamTechnician: Mary Kay Henderson

Sacristans: Marilyn Parchus, Betty Jerabeck, Michael Haddix

Prayers of the People: DJ Dehmler

Eucharistic Ministers: Jerry Janas, Mary Zawieski

Coffee Hour Host: Mary Zawieski

Sound Technician: Ted Shawe

Collection Counter: Betty Jerabeck


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

 

or

 

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

Board of Trustees Call for Nominations

 

The Board of Trustees at Mary Magdalene Church meets monthly. They assist in the running of the church, address budgetary issues, and support the community in many ways. The trustees routinely serve a three-year term, and they have the option of serving a total of two consecutive terms. Once a year, we advise the community of open positions and seek nominations from the community. This year we have three positions available: a treasurer and two standard trustee positions (all three year terms). Please consider serving in this vital capacity, and we especially welcome those members outside our local area to consider service on the board.

 

Eligibility requirements and more information can be found here. Or you can contact Betty Jerabeck, Chair of the Board, at eajerbeck@gmail.com. Nominations will be accepted through April 30th by using the nomination form here or those found on the tables at the entrances. You can nominate yourself or others. Please return your completed form to the box labeled Board of Trustee NOMINATIONS on the table at the rear entrance or submit them by email to Betty Jerabeck.


Justice Ministry Opportunities


Gaia Resurrection

 

The MMC Gaia Ministry is restarting!! Gaia means Life, Our Earth. Care for our planet earth takes many forms - recycling, planting native species, reducing waste, avoiding use of disposable products, and so much more. Do you feel the call to show your love to our God-given home and one another? Join our Gaia team - we need and want your help! More information will be coming soon! Contact: Chris O'Brien 585-773-5197, Sue Pagano suepagano@gmail.com or Kathy Mrzywka 585-520-6040 if you have any questions.


C.A.L.M.

Compassion and Listening Ministry

 

We are happy to share this new ministry coming to Mary Magdalene soon. Compassionate listening occurs when we listen from our soul into the soul of another. Thich Nhat Hahn describes it as “…the type of listening that can relieve suffering within a person.” If you have a heart filled with compassion; are interested in learning how to listen to your own internal voice; and desire to be a better listener to others, save the weekend of May 31, June 1 & 2 . More information will be shared soon. In the meantime, please pray for those hearts that will be touched by our new C.A.LM. ministry.  

Fentanyl Awareness/Narcan Training - May 11th

 

MMC is one of three locations in East Rochester that houses a Naloxone box in the event of an overdose. Monroe County's Project IMPACT will host a Narcan training session on Saturday, May 11th from 12-1pm in the Community Room of the Penfield Community Center, located at 1985 Baird Road in Penfield. Click here for more information and to RSVP. We encourage you to particpate in this vital training program!


East Rochester Resource Center - April Pantry Needs


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


SAVE THE DATE! Rummage Sale - June 14th & 15th


Donations are now being accepted for the annual MMC Rummage Sale! Please call Tammy Drollette at 585-362-1155 to arrange a drop off. No TVs or Christmas decorations will be accepted. For larger items, please contact Tammy to confirm that we can accomodate your donation. Thank you!


2024 Food for the Journey Massage Program


Massages for parishioners or those from the community will be available year-round. Sessions will be offered on a sliding scale of $35 - $65 per massage. A portion of the proceeds from every massage will be donated directly back to Mary Magdalene Church, benefitting our church ministries. 

 

Massage is a way to care for your body, both the physical aches and pains as well as honoring the mental and emotional aspects. This program is open and available to ANYONE in our church or our community. Contact Ginny Weisel directly with questions or to schedule, ginnyweisel1@gmail.com


InReach-OutReach Money Ball FUNdraiser

 

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. 


Knit, Purl, Crochet & Pray Ministry - Prayer Shawls Needed!

 

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


2024 Sunday Children's Ministry

 

Click here for the 2024 Children's Ministry Calendar here and or visit 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!

  

Your Celebrations Are Important to Us!

 

Reverend Lori would like to compile a list of birthdays and anniversaries for those in our community (both in-person and virtual). If you are willing to share your special days, please send this information to Sue Gerber. sgerber.mmagdalene@gmail.com. Thank you!

 

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. 

March Income


Collections: $9,975.00

Other: 180.00


Total $10,155.00

 


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 treasurer, Mike Salamone, at msalamone273@gmail.com to set up ongoing support.

 

If you are at least 72½ 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! Questions about RMDs and QCDs? Email our treasurer, Mike Salamone.

 

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

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 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.

Casa Gubbio

 

Saturday Morning Rosary

Saturdays at 8:00 am

 

Casa Gubbio is the ministry of Brother Peter Veitch, a Mary Magdalene parishioner and brother in the Benedictines of Holy Wisdom, ECC. The mission of Casa Gubbio is to provide a place of retreat for progressive/independent ‘seekers’ in keeping with the Benedictine charism of hospitality. 



Casa Gubbio is a safe place to gather outside of traditional organized religious communities. All are welcome. For more information, contact Brother Peter at peterthomasveitch@gmail.com  

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!

 

Rev. Lori Vail

Pastor

Email: reverend.vail@gmail.com

Phone: 585-353-5954

 

Bishop Denise Donato

Pastor Emeritus

Email: revdenised@gmail.com 

Phone: 585-329-0895


Betty Jerabeck

Candidate for Diaconate

Email: eajerabeck@gmail.com

 

Sue Gerber

Parish Admin Assistant

Email: sgerber.mmagdalene@gmail.com

Phone: 585-586-4104

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