This is a new ministry merging "Catholic Game Night" and "Adult Bunco" together. The goal of this ministry is to foster fellowship, offer opportunities to socialize, and even have a little fun for our parishioners. This ministry is made up of smaller independent sub-groups / ministries who accomplish these events. At present, these include "Adult Bunco", "Catholic Game Night" and "Ladies Auxiliary Ministry". There is no limit to how many fellowship and fun activities we can have in our parish. If you have an idea for an event and would like to form a sub-group to accomplish it or just want to know more or help on-going activities contact Bernie Regel at [email protected] . 

Latest Bunco Game : Thirty six players had fun, fellowship, food, and yelling BUNCO on March 30, 2025. Miss Alwin had 7 Bunco's that helped pace her team to win the day. Thanks to Stacy & Tony Pecoraro and Bernie Regel, Joe and Nancy Dicharry, Lynette Driscoll, Alisa Gomez, Patsy Bates, and Babette Staunton for making the day a special one. Thanks also to all the players who helped also.

During the year, St Mary Magdalen and St Matthew, working together, alternate dates to provide fellowship and fun playing Bunco (or some say Bonco). Since 2019, Leaders Stacy & Tony Pecoraro and Bernie and the late Gayle Regel, with Joe and Nancy Dicharry, Lynette Driscoll, Alisa Gomez ( who has a nephew in St Therese), Babette Staunton, Patsy Bates, and BJ Paretti have brought Bunco fun for all to our parish and food and money to the Social Apostolate.

Most Recent GAME NIGHT: On April 7th, 2025 four teams using their wits and Lenten knowledge battled to win "Lenten Trivia", the 5th Catholic Game Night. The winners received Cold Stone Creamery gift cards. DRUM ROLLLL : The winning team pictured first was THE SUNDAY 6. The other 3 teams were THE SPIRITUALISTS ( Best team shirts also but no prize ), LEFTOVERS, and JOY. Everyone had a good time with fellowship for all.

Deacon Jim "Sajak" Heneghan was unavailable to MC as he was on a well deserved vacation with his wife. All were in eager anticipation as to do who would be filling in. Stacy "vanna white" Pecoraro did a wonderful job. Julie Fabregas put together the slides for Trivia. Elizabeth Angell, Tony Pecoraro, Babette Staunton, Lynette Driscoll, and Bernie Regel all helped put on this fine event. Deacon Jim also helped in preparing this event and was there in spirit. Included are other pictures.

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This ministry combines fellowship and fun while teaching us more about our faith. Deacon Jim Heneghan, Babette Staunton, Julie Fabregas, Stacy and Tony Pecoraro, Elizabeth Angell, Maria Steen, Lynette Driscoll, and Bernie Regel help bring game night to the parish. There are always free raffle prizes and free drinks and snack. Food and money are collected for Social Apostolate.

History of Game Nights 

The first Game night was Catholic Trivia on June 10, 2024, Since the we have had Catholic Card Game for Night 2, Catholic Trivia Bingo for Night 3, and just began the new year (after a SNOW DAY) on Monday Feb. 3 with a repeat Catholic Card Game for Night 4. Below are links to photos from previous game nights: 

During the year this ministry hosts "Sit and Paint" events where parishioners create works of art. They host ice cream socials and have coffee and donuts after mass. Every year they bring Santa and the Easter Bunny for a visit and to hang out  with our kids and have pictures. To see more about these events and about the ministry click link to Ladies Auxiliary