Reflection From Your Deacons April 6, 2020 A reflection on the Monday of Holy Week from Living Faith, Daily Catholic Devotions                                            Psalm 27, Trust in the Lord, verse 14              "Wait for the Lord with courage, be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord." PATIENCE AND NEW LIFE Life presents us with endless opportunities to practice waiting. How we wait for small inconveniences like a stoplight to change or our turn in the checkout line reveals something about ourselves. When I am able to go through the day with a sense of trust, I stop trying to control the things I cannot change. The circumstances don't change, but my attitude does, and that makes all the difference.  Of course, in this Holy Week, the passion of Jesus vividly reminds us that waiting sometimes stretches us to the limits of our faith, hope, and love. Whether it is a trying personal situation or angst over the state of the world, we often come up against situations over which we have no power. In those moments, the image of Jesus on the cross is a powerful reminder that no matter how bleak things may appear, new life can come out of what looks like a hopeless situation.  --Terri Mifek Let us use the title of today's Psalm 27, TRUST IN GOD, as our mantra on this Monday of Holy Week.

Holy Week Worship and Liturgy

 We will continue daily reflections via email and announcements on Friday. Our Holy Week worship and liturgy will be conducted via Zoom, an online system to view live and recorded liturgies. Links and password to each service and gatherings will be sent out on the day they are scheduled

For first time users of Zoom: You do not need a ZOOM account to access the link. However, you may first be prompted to download the software. (you can download this app now from the (Zoom Download Center )   This is safe, and you only need to do it once. Otherwise, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click a join link. You will always be able to join via a telephone number provided to listen in. No computer needed. You can also join a test meeting to familiarize yourself with Zoom.

Holy Thursday - The Holy Thursday Foot Washing service will be held at 7PM via Zoom. A link will be sent for you to attend live. There will be an opportunity for you to have your family wash each other’s feet if you wish. Please have the items needed available. Good Friday - Reflections on the Seven Last Words of Jesus will be conducted live at 12:00 noon via Zoom. The link will be sent on Friday morning. Reflections on the Stations of the Cross will be recorded and made available for you during Holy Week. You may access it at any time that is convenient for you. “Reflective Prayers Around the Cross” on Friday will be held live at 7pm. More information to follow. Easter Vigil – More information to follow

Feedback from our community on daily readings T"hank you for the virtual liturgy. So absolutely beautiful and lovingly put together. To be able to view some of our members reading the Gospel brought comfort knowing we are still altogether." "Music is so moving and a feeling of prayerfulness thinking about this time in Jesus's life." "I'm even more appreciative of our community." "Thank you for sharing this service. So much appreciated.  God bless and hope you are all well"

Do you have 'Good News' to share? Do you have some kind words or maybe an uplifting story or picture for the community? Please share and send it to us at marymagdalafc@gmail.com

Prayer List - Father Don Sutton - Priest at St Paul's ECC Church in Denver. Dani - Niece of the Cloyds. Wilson - grandson of Deacon Rosean. Mary Crosby – parishioner. Anita Keller - sister of Tom Moos. 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. Bob and DiAngelinis Gabriella. Dorothea Grimm, Lauren Roob, Mike Gudim, Kim Speaker, Margie Weitz, Suzanne King, Robert Browell "

Did you miss this week's announcements or recent reflections from our Deacon? You can see them here: Apr 5 - Palm Sunday's Readings and Homily Apr 3 - Announcements and Schedule for Holy Week Apr 2 - Reflections on Thurs, April 2 Apr 1 - Evening Prayer .

We are here for you. 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: Rosean Amaral 970-692-4238 roseanlaurie@gmail.com Jane Reina 973-610-6104 (yes, 973) jdelysswagner10@gmail.com

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