Mary of Magdala LIVE Prayer Service - Sunday at 5pm
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Every time I break bread with friends or strangers
or encounter kindness on my daily byroads,. . .
let my heart be as open as the horizon
for the feast of an Easter visit
from you, my Risen Savior.
—Edward Hayes
Mary of Magdala will host a
LIVE
prayer Service, Sunday, April 26th at our regular time - 5:00 pm. Deacon Rosean Amaral will preside assisted by Deacon Jane Reina. The lectors are Cindy an David Cloyd. Deacon Rosean will give the homily. Bill Smith will provide music.
Readings for this week are:
An Emmaus Psalm, by Edward Hayes, Psalm 16, 1Peter 2.17-21, Luke 24. 13-35.
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Zoom Phone Link for audio only
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+1 669 900 6833 , Meeting ID: 837 8597 2333#
Zoom will open 15 minutes before and after the service for community chat. and connection (Click
here
for info on the chat feature and general zoom instructions.)
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And....
A question came up on the survey that is probably of interest to all:
"Can the Bread and Wine be consecrated remotely?' The answer: Response from Bishop Francis:
..Let’s not claim that we are consecrating the elements through cyberspace. But let us trust in the goodness of God to be present in a very profound way with us, God’s people, who are trying our best to “keep the feast.”
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FAMILY HOUSING NETWORK - Volunteers needed
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Volunteers are needed to help the families during their shelter-in-place at Foothills Unitarian on West Drake. No longer is it just the week assigned to our church. Extra precautions are being enacted to keep everyone safe from the corona virus. If you feel you can help out, it would be most appreciated! Here is the
link.
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Mary of Magdala's Financial Health
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We have been blessed by an extraordinary community, both compassionate and spirit-filled. Some have asked and expressed concern about our financial health. To keep you informed about our financial health, we continue to deposit weekly contributions that have been mailed to the church. For the first quarter of 2020, January-March, we have covered all fixed and basic expenses.
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First Quarter Jan-Mar
Basic/Fixed Expenses $16,734
Contributions $19,039
With April contributions we are on our way to covering our fixed/basic expenses.
April, 2020
Basic/Fixed Expenses $ 7,021*
To date Contributions $ 5,564
Thank you to all who have continued your weekly/monthly contributions in the midst of our current challenges.
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While we do maintain a rainy-day fund, we will be carefully monitoring expenses and contributions.
We are in the process of rolling out a new online donation system, as well as planning for a Stewardship Campaign for 2020. We will kick-off this campaign when we return to our in-person Sunday worship services.
For those of you that are able, please continue to mail-in your contributions to Mary of Magdala. Our address is 301 E Stuart ST, Fort Collins, 80525
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ncludes quarterly expense items
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We are here for you. Call us!
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In these difficult times, it’s good to know that we are connected to this family of Mary of Magdala. Please know that you and your families are in our prayers every day as we navigate this crisis. We want each of you to know that we, as your Deacons, are here for you. Please contact us if there’s anything you need from us or if you just want someone to talk to. Our contact information is:
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An Opportunity to Support
Undocumented people are the backbone of our service industry. Yet,they will not be receiving government CARES funds nor small business loans when these are distributed. Many of them pay income taxes, but never receive a cent in return. Please remember these folks during this difficult time through prayer and monetary contributions to ISAAC.
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FROM ISAAC:
"Unfortunately, we know that the tsunami of need is just beginning. Many families had a bit of savings to put towards April rent, but May and June are going to be much tougher. For this reason, we are pushing forward with faith and people power."
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Donations can be made
online by clicking here
or
by check
made out to NoCo Emergency Immigration Fund c/o Foothills Unitarian, 1815 Yorktown Ave., Fort Collins, 80526. Please add
“COVID Response” in the memo.**
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ISAAC
- As an interfaith people of conscience, we draw on the teachings of our faiths to work in solidarity
for human dignity and immigration justice.
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Community Prayer Requests
Prayers for the peaceful repose of the souls of Bill, Greg, and Calvin - friends of Deacon Rosean. Father Don Sutton - Priest at St Paul's ECC Church in Denver.
(now at PowerBack Rehabilitation, 7395 W Eastman Pl Rm 113, Lakewood, CO 80227
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Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother. Dani - Niece of the Cloyds. Mary Crosby – parishioner. Chris Bachman, friend of Lisa Jones. Ruth Parker, sister of Dori Carroll. Lynne Barnes and family. Joanne Gallagher - parishioner. Macrina Wiederkehr - friend of Kerrie Anderson. Edwin White- brother-in-law of Deacon Jane. Becky Orsi and family. John Nystrom and family. The Dunn Family. Leo Six – father of Michael Six. Dorothea Grimm, Lauren Roob, Mike Gudim, Kim Speaker, Margie Weitz, Suzanne King, Robert Browell
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Urgent Prayers Requested for Social Justice
DACA -
Please pray for the preservation of DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which is now before the Supreme Court. A ruling is expected between now and June. DACA has provided 800,000 young responsible immigrants the opportunity to work and pursue an education without exposing themselves to the risk of deportation. It is especially important now when many of these DACA recipients are on the front lines of the novel corona virus fight. Please pray that this important program will NOT be rescinded.
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Zoom hints and tips for a 'spirit-filled' experience
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Your mic will be muted as you come in.
We invite you t0 chat and socialize before worship begins, but once we start, please mute your mic using the microphone icon. We will have a few people recite all the responses in our liturgy aloud. But while muted, please say them aloud and sing the songs. This helps make you part of this worship. God can hear you.
Please turn off your video if
you are going to be moving around a lot, so not to distract.
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Please activate your chat box
by clicking on the little white conversation bubble (bottom of screen.) The chat box will come up on the right side of your screen (or on a separate page for tablet and smart phone users.) You can send your own message by clicking at the bottom of the box where it says, "type message here." (Be sure it is addressed to a single person, or if intended, EVERYONE.)
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Recordings And Weekly Calendar
*** Sunday, April 19th service now posted. ***
For all bulletins, reflections during our hiatus from celebrating together, visit our webpage
here
and for other videos
,
here
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday:
Prayer and Reflection from your Deacons
Wednesday:
'Soul Care' Every Wednesday - 10:00 am and 6:30 pm
Friday: Announcements and other information
Saturday/Sunday: Information for Sunday service
Please contact us with questions, concerns and ideas for better connection with and for community -
marymagdalafc@gmail.com
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Call is automatically forwarded to a real person!
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