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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Mary Magdalene Church Bulletin
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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Mother's Day Rosary Blessing
Tomorrow, Sunday, May 14th, bring your rosary or sacred item to church, and we will include them on the altar during Mass. After our celebration,
we will have a blessing of all rosaries and sacred items.
This will be part of our livestream!
Lectionary Scriptures This Week:
Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20; 1 Peter 3:15-18;
John 14:15-21
Lector: Betty Jerabeck
Musicians: Kathy English, Bob Pizzutiello, Randy Jones
Livestream Technician: Kathy McIntyre
Sacristans: Cindy McClurg, Marilyn Parchus
Prayers of the People: Tammy Drolette
Eucharistic Ministers: Cindy McClurg, Beck Hazard
Coffee Hour Host: Community Potluck and the Cassidy Family!
Sound Technician: Ted Shawe
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!
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Join us for Mass in person at
1008 Main St. East Rochester, NY
or
Join us for Mass live online on
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The CDC COVID Community Level for Monroe County
is currently MEDIUM.
Masking is recommended but not required.
Please click here to read the CDC's guidelines for each level.
Please remember masks are required to gather around the altar.
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This Sunday, we will have our Coffee Hour after Mass!
You can join us virtually on ZOOM
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Happenings at Mary Magdalene
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Cup of Change 2023 - What is Compassion?
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Cup of Change sessions, led by Joyce Martelli, Certified Facilitator-Boundless Compassion.
What is compassion? Compassion is being sensitive to the suffering of self and others with a deep commitment to try to prevent or relieve it. It is a way of life-an inner posture of how to be with suffering, both our own and others, and a desire to move that attitude into action. It is a movement toward awareness. Unless we become aware of suffering, we cannot respond to it compassionately. And the first step to compassion is compassion for ourselves. Come join us in this walk through learning about compassion for our self, creation, marginalized people and the gift of compassionate presence. All are welcome! Join us from 7-8PM in person or click here to join us virtually.
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May 17th Compassion for Self
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June 21st Compassion for Creation
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July 19th Compassion and Marginalization
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August 16th The Gift of Compassionate Presence
SPRING Plant Sale!
The InReach/OutReach Committee is holding a Spring Plant Sale on May 20th and 21st. This is a pre-order sale with a limited number and variety of additional plants for purchase on the day of pick up. Order forms are due May 15th and can be found on the tables outside of the sanctuary and HERE. Pick up on Saturday 1-4PM or Sunday after Mass. If you would like to help out, please contact Betty Jerabeck.
Food for the Journey Massage Ministry/June Session
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 June 17th session. June's theme is Water.
InReach-OutReach Money Ball FUNdraiser!
Numbers are still available! Our drawings will continue through the year. Please contact Tammy Drollette tdrollette@rochester.rr.com if you would like to purchase a ticket. Proceeds benefit Mary Magdalene Church and our InReach/OutReach ministries. Click here for the informational flyer.
Meals on Wheels for Pets Program
MOW Pet Food Program calls attention to the importance of pets to the well-being of home bound older adults. Helping keep these companion pets well fed and healthy is the motivating factor behind this program. The program is in need of wet/canned dog and cat food. If you are willing to donate, please drop canned food off at the church office. MOW distributes to participants on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Thank you for your generosity!
NEW Ministry Sign Up Sheets!
Have you ever wanted to become more involved in Mass? There are numerous opportunities such as serving as a lector, reading the Prayers of the People, and now beginning May 7th we will need Eucharistic Ministers! Signup sheets are on the bulletin board. If you have questions about any of the ministries, Rev. Lori or Sue would be happy to answer them. Thanks for your help!
Library Refresh!
Check out the new books available! 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!
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.
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March Income/Expenses
- Collections $10,059
- RevMo 1,333
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Other Income 455
- Total Income 11,847
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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.
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.
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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.
Meeting ID: 814 3387 8080. The Passcode is 'presence'.
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Opportunities to
Come into Church for
Prayer or Reflection:
Wednesdays
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Opportunities to Connect:
~ On Zoom ~
Sunday 11:00 am
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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
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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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Do you have someone you
want us to pray for?
To add someone to the prayer list, contact:
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
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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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