Reflection from Our Co-Pastors
Monday, September 20, 2021
Mark the date that we might always remember that on Sunday September 19, 2021, the Rocky Mountain Region witnessed the consecration of our first local Bishop, a woman, Bishop Kae Madden!
And what a glorious and joyful celebration it was!
Our Ecumenical Catholic Communion continues to witness to their commitment to ordain women who are called to serve as deacons, priests and bishops.
It is a "righting" of the centuries' long omission of women clergy in the Catholic Church. The Old Catholic Church, to which the ECC traces its roots, declared on May 11, 2003, "There will no longer be a prohibition against the ordination of women to the sacred diaconate, priesthood, or episcopacy within our Church."
Our presiding Bishop Francis Krebs has said that the ECC is designing, planning and building a new model of the Church.
We, at Mary of Magdala, have experienced this "new model" as we have just participated in the process of our laity calling forth and electing our new Bishop.
As we look forward to the inspiration, guiding spirit, and shepherding of Bishop Kae to all our Rocky Mountain Region, let us listen to the words she used in her "Eucharistic Preface of our 'Yes' " in yesterday's liturgy:
"God of wisdom and light...
For inspiration we look to the Blessed Virgin Mary our Mother, whose faith was formed by stories of women valiant, and who was herself an .
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instrument of your faithfulness toward your people.
Her "yes" literally put flesh on your Word eternal and her story became part of your plan's unfolding.
So intimately connected to Jesus-- how wondrous that the seed nurtured within her became the vine of her sustenance and strength.
Indeed, of one body, she remained connected throughout the unfolding mysteries of Christ's life, death, resurrection and glory.
We, too, are increasingly aware of your presence and your saving activity within us and beyond ourselves, and echo her joy at the realization that our own 'yes' can serve your holy will."
Our church is a church that values the call and ministries of women. Let us pray in thanksgiving to God's Holy Spirit, Sophia, as she continues God's work in our Church and in our world.
Amen
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To view a recording of the celebration on YouTube click here.
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Become an Active Participant in
Defining our Future
Another two opportunities are available to work together with our 301 Faith Partners and truly become 'better together'. Please read and consider becoming part of these initiatives or others. We do need your participation in building our future church.
For volunteer opportunities, click here.
All opportunities come with training and flexible scheduling.
Take a look!
Contact us via email or phone at 970 493-9536.
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Property Ministry of the 301 Faith Partners |
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You're Invited to the Annual Fall Cleanup Day
Our 301 Faith Partners Property Ministry has tentatively scheduled the annual Fall Cleanup Day for Saturday, November 6, from 9 AM to 1 PM (Date may change if there are other conflicting events)
Please plan to bring your favorite rake, leaf-blower/leaf-vacuum, pruning shears, and/or other tools to clean up outside.
If you would prefer to work inside or if the weather is too bad to be outside, please plan to bring cleaning supplies and hand vacuums for interior room cleaning. If you would be able to help with some informal childcare, that would be great, too.
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And.., You're Invited to the Annual Light-bulb Day
Yes, we know you have been looking forward to this highly anticipated day!.
All kidding aside we need three or four pairs of workers for this project scheduled for on September 25th at 10 a.m. to identify and replace failing light fixtures and bulbs
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Questions comments about
these two projects, text Len Russ (970-481-5541) or David Cloyd (970-227-0792), Property Ministry members from Mary of Magdala.
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Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times
+Linda Joyce - member
+Joan Wershberger & Mary Etta Fothergill - friends of member Cathy Engel
+Abdel Illah - nephew of Mary Vogl, member
+Mickey Bogart - friend of Cathy Engel, member
+Dan Scace, and family -friends of Dick and Sandra Life, members
+Courtney Shook - daughter of Tom and Jean Christen, member
+Dorothea Grimm - Mother of Rosanna Bateman, member
+Mary Detweiller - member
+Jerry Padilla, father and Ryan Cordova nephew of Lisa Jones - member
+Jim Carroll - husband of Dori Carroll, member
+Aidan - grandson of Mother Kae.
+Lauren Roob - friend of Rosanna Bateman
+Liz and Ken Zornes and family, whose daughter is struggling with addiction - friends of Sandra and Dick Life
+Michael Keefe, son of member Yvonne Keefe
+Ruth Parker, sister of Dori Carroll
+Joanne Gallagher - member
+Dona Bosse - member
+Rosemary - Fr Michael' mother
+Dani - niece of the Cloyds - members
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+Jim and Lucille Bowen friends of Suzanne King, member
+Sharon Six – Mother of Michael Six, member
+Mike Gudim
+Suzanne King - member
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A blessed and peaceful repose of souls for those who've passed and comfort for the families.
Leo Six – Father of Michael Six, member
Dr. Barbara Immroth - sister of member Joanne Gallagher
Marie F. Bauer - friend of Joanne Gallagher
Dolores Orsi - mother of member Jared Orsi
Herman Phillip - friend of Brad Rouse
Michael Binet -Godson of member Joanne Gallagher
Bernice Wagner - sister of member
Fr. Jim DeMuth
Aaron - Son of Morris & Francis Burns,
past members
Adrian - Son of Joe & Ann - friends of
members Cindy and David Cloyd
Mary Crosby - member
Clint Wisdom - brother-in-law of member Joan Chapman-Smith
Leon - father of Mother Cynthia
Joan Kneeland - sister-in-law of member Bill Kneeland
Rita Ortiz, friend of Deacon Rosean
Margie Weitz - member
Chris Bachman, friend of member Lisa Jones
David Heyman -member
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In gratitude for all who pray for and with our community. |
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Past Recordings, Bulletins, and Announcements
For all bulletins, reflections, Sunday recordings during, visit our webpage. Please contact us with questions, concerns and ideas for better connection with and for the community - marymagdalafc@gmail.com. And feel free to call the office at 970 493-9536.
Newsletters of Trinity Lutheran Church and the St. Paul's Episcopal
What are our partners in ministry up to? Go here for the Trinity Lutheran Church monthly newsletter, "Tidings". And here is St Paul's weekly bulletin
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Who Are the 301 Faith Partners? |
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The 301 Faith Partners have a Vision,
Mission and Values statement that guides our relationships, interactions, and shared projects and ministries.
Our Vision – ‘Our guiding Light’
Weaving a tapestry of love, hope and justice for the world.
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Read the Vision, Mission, Core Values and Covenant here.
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