SWADDLING CLOTHES SUNDAY

On the first Sunday of each month St. Mary of Magdala Church celebrates "Swaddling Clothes Sunday." Community members bring items to Mass that will be donated to "The Baby Center" for disbribution to young families with infants who are in need on Cape Cod. The Baby Center is an outreach effort of the Cape Cod Council of Churches, and serves over 500 families each month. For more information on the Baby Center click here.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - THE GOMES WAY BUILD IN HARWICH

Community Members Richard Waystay and Bob Gaughran (left) and Jim David leading prayer service (right)

In 2006 Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod began work on an ambitious project - to build a complete neighborhood in Harwich which would provide affordable housing for local families, a serious need on the Cape. As the project solidified the decision was made to make one of the 13 houses in the neighborhood a "faith build." The various church communities in Harwich joined together to make that part of the project a reality. St. Mary of Magdala Church joined with the other churches of Harwich to sponsor one of the homes to be built. Over $50,000 was raised as well as $5,000 to help sponsor a home in a third world country. In addition to the money raised each church community provided volunteers to help with hands on building and helping to provide food for volunteer workers. As the project developed such a strong sense of community developed that the various sponsors of all 13 houses began working together to make the whole neighborhood a reality. Work began in 2008 and will come to a conclusion on the weekend of November 13, 2009 with the dedication of the houses on Gomes Way in East Harwich. St. Mary of Magdala Community is proud to have been a part of this wonderful project! For more infromation on the Gomes Way build and Cape Cod Habitat for Humanity click here and then click on "Our Projects".

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

The Community blessing prayer completed shawls at Mass.

A number of St. Mary of Magdala Community members are involved in the ministry of knitting prayer shawls. Each shawl is knitted as an act of prayer. The completed shawls are blessed by the community on the second Sunday of each month. Shawls are then presented to people who are experiencing particular difficulties - for example, the illness of a loved one, a loss in their lives - the shawl serves as a reminder that God envelopes them in a blanket of love, care, and protection, and that they are supported by the prayers of our community. If you are interested in participating in this ministry click here to email community member Ann O'Callaghan.

PRAYER LINE MINISTRY

Community members participating in the Prayer Line Ministry recieve requests from people far and wide. Some requests are for very specific requests, others for private intentions. If you are in need of prayer contact Marie David at marie@evensongretreat.com and she will forward your request to those involved in our Prayer Line Ministry.