Mary Magdalene Church
~Weekly Update~
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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.
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Photo of a winter murmuration by Ginny Weisel |
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~ A Message from Rev. Lori ~
Greetings!
While on retreat in Vermont this week with Bishop Denise, I am reminded of the gifts and promises winter offers us. John O'Donohue's poem says it all.
The Heart of Winter
Within the grip of winter, it is almost impossible to imagine the spring.
The gray perished landscape is shorn of color.
Only bleakness meets the eye; everything seems severe and edged.
Winter is the oldest season; it has some quality of the absolute.
Yet beneath the surface of winter, the miracle of spring is already in preparation; the cold is relenting; seeds are wakening up.
Colors are beginning to imagine how they will return.
Then, imperceptibly, somewhere one bud opens and the symphony of renewal is no longer reversible.
From the black heart of winter a miraculous, breathing plenitude of color emerges.
Amen. And all the love.
Lori
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Love Links
Click here for a little love this week....
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Prayer Concerns
- Betty Jerabeck
- Marty
- Ellen Moriarty
- Donna
- Sheila
- Cheryl
- Jody
- Dawn and Mark and their friends
- Michele
- All who are dealing with COVID and Long COVID
- Nancy Skinner
- Jake and Mary Jane
- Sharon and Chris Cassidy
- Betty
- Michael
- Aidan
- Justin
- Paris and her parents
- Lorien
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The family and friends of all victims of violence, including Ali M. Banahi and his wife Mostorra Banahi
- All who are struggling with mental illness, suicidal thoughts and addiction
Do you have someone you
want us to pray for?
To add someone to the prayer list, contact:
Rev. Denise Donato at revdenised@gmail.com or 585-329-0895
or Joann Corso at 585-223-5682
We will include your prayer request in our Prayers of the People 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 Rev. Denise Donato at revdenised@gmail.com.
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Watch last Sunday's Mass on FaceBook or YouTube here! Join us any day or time you like. And let us know you are watching by leaving comments in the FB chat or emailing reverend.vail@gmail.com.
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Jazz Saturday at MMC
Join us on Saturday, January 21st 2-4 PM for a jazz jam session hosted by our very own Bob Pizzutiello who is a member of the band. Free, no lines, and easy parking. Please come, bring a friend, and enjoy some great jazz!
Mary Magdalene Church Coffee Hour Series: Who We Are
- Jan 22 ~ History: “Herstory”
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Jan 29 ~ Guiding Principles & Values: Practicing What We Preach
- Feb 19 ~ ECC: A Different Kind of Catholic
- March 5 ~ Mary Magdalene: Saint or Sinner
Bishop Denise will lead a series during upcoming Sunday Coffee Hours entitled “Who We Are.” This is reinstating a pre-Covid series that we ran once or twice a year, that is helpful for those who are fairly new to our community, those who join us on livestream, and anyone who has questions about us, and those who love discussing different aspects of our journey! Feel free to bring friends to church for any or all of these discussions, and for those of you who join us online, you can join us at this: Coffee Hour Zoom
Kitchen Clean Up Day!
After a period of sitting dormant, our kitchen and hospitality areas need a little TLC. Drop in as you are available on Wednesday, January 25th from 12-4PM to help us clean, refresh, organize and prepare our kitchen area to once again be a place of fellowship and celebration. Thank you!
Food for the Journey: Thresholds
Food for the Journey addresses our three sacred concerns: Mind - Body - Spirit. Working in collaboration with Rev. Lori, participants will have a brief time of setting intentions and addressing the MIND. This will be followed by a 30 to 40-minute massage session, allowing the BODY to become aware of the mind’s desires. The sessions will end with a final brief time spent integrating into SPIRIT with Rev. Lori.
If you are moved to provide a love offering, there is a suggested donation range (as well as envelopes for anonymous gifting). This ministry is being offered to all – no matter what. All bodies welcome!
Contact Sue Gerber to sign up for the February 25th session. The theme for February is Thresholds.
Rummage Sale: April 28th & April 29th
Donations for our semi-annual Rummage sale are now being accepted! Please, no Christmas decorations or TVs. Contact Tammy Drollette 585-362-1155 to arrange drop off.
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 extending an invitation to all parishioners who wish to participate at home. The shawl maker begins with prayers and blessings for the recipient and continues as the shawl is created. All sizes are welcome! Place your completed shawl in the basket by the altar or in Sue Gerber’s office. Tags will be provided. If you have any questions, contact Ronnie MacCallum mccallumrhonda@gmail.com
SNOW ANGELS Needed!
Winter is upon us and we could use your help with clearing the sidewalks and steps of snow and ice on Sunday mornings. We have a power shovel that is relatively easy to use by holding in the lever. There are also regular shovels and rock salt inside the back door and near the elevator in the front of the church. If we have 4 or 5 people who would be willing to help, we’d only need you once a month! You would need to come to church early, between 9:15-9:30. If you can help please let Sue know sgerber.mmagdalene@gmail.com or call the church office 585-586-4104.
InReach-OutReach Money Ball FUNdraiser!
Congratulations to Pat Davidson, our most recent Money Ball winner! Numbers are still available and drawings continue throughout the year.Please contact Tammy Drollette tdrollette@rochester.rr.com if you would like to purchase a ticket anytime throughout the year. Proceeds benefit Mary Magdalene Church and our InReach/OutReach ministries. Click here for the informational flyer.
ROCHESTER REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM
Click here to sign up for items needed for a few families of Asylum Seekers. Simply sign your name, submit and drop off an item or items in the bin at the front of the Church. Any support will be greatly appreciated!
Library Refresh!
Please help yourselves to any book(s) on the library shelves. We will be doing a library "refresh" in the near future and you are welcome to take a book(s) and pass it on when you're finished!
Time & Talent Volunteers
We now have a Time & Talent logbook on the table outside of the office to track your valuable service hours. Please log in and out when you perform a volunteer service. We appreciate all that you do to help keep our church and community running!
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Things to do in the community!
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Parkinson's, Pesticides and Policy: Understanding the Threat at our Doorsteps
Join us for a free in-person public event on Saturday, January 21st from 1-3PM at the Fairport Public Library. Click here for event information.
Community Wellness Series: How Communities can Help Prevent Violence
In response to the recent acts of arson and hate graffitie in our community, the Perinton Pastoral Association will be hosting a community briefing at the Perinton Presbyterian Church on January 22, 2023 from 2-4PM. Click here for more information.
Martial Arts & Fitness Classes
Did you know that martial arts and fitness classes are held in Fellowship Hall? Local instructor, Aric Keyes is currently renting our space to lead these classes. If you would like more information about his instructive sessions for children and adults, click here for the flyer.
Opportunities to help efforts in Ukraine:
Bishop-Elect Tomasz Puchalski is a beautiful, spirit-filled ECC priest that I've known for at least a decade. His church community in Poland is helping refugees. Tomasz church is working very closely with a group of Dominican Sisters directly ministering to the refugees that cross into Poland from Ukraine.
If you wish to donate to this organization:
Bulletin Announcements
Do you have an announcement you would like to see included in our bulletin? Just email Sue Gerber by Tuesday at 5 pm to have your group's message or activity added to our Wednesday newsletter. sgerber.mmagdalene@gmail.com
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Ways to Give to MMC!
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.
Additionally, we now 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.
And if you shop on Amazon, consider setting up Amazon Smile for your account and choosing Mary Magdalene Church as the recipient. You can find more information on Amazon Smile and set up the service here.
To view this year's Annual Appeal Letter, click here.
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Weekly Services at Mary Magdalene Church |
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Wednesday Reflection
Come to church for prayer, communion and reflection every Wednesday from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Thursday Morning Contemplative Prayer
All are welcome every Thursday from 7:30-8:30 am
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.
Meeting ID: 814 3387 8080. The Passcode is 'presence'.
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Casa Gubbio
Saturday Morning Rosary
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
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Sunday Morning Mass:
Join us in-person at 1008 Main St. in East Rochester, NY or join us virtually every Sunday at 10 am on Facebook Live or YouTube!
~ Join Us on Zoom ~
Sunday 11:00 am
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Our Weekly Update email includes a letter to the community, current prayer concerns, and ways to get involved and be the change in our community and beyond. If you would like to include social justice opportunities and community activities in the Wednesday edition, email Sue by 5 pm on Tuesdays at sgerber.mmagdalene@gmail.com. |
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Winter 2023 Church Hours
In general, our church is open the following hours:
- Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday from 10 am to 3 pm
- Saturdays from 1:30-5:30 pm
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!
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Rev. Lori Vail
Pastor
Phone: 585-353-5954
Bishop Denise Donato
Pastor Emeritus
Phone: 585-329-0895
Sue Gerber
Parish Admin Assistant
Phone: 585-586-4104
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