Reflection from your C0-Pastors, Dec 28, 2020
As your co-pastors take a pause this week, we would like to share some reflections from Living Faith, a daily publication of Catholic reflections.
Luke 2: 22-32, 36-38
Always Ready
"And coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem. Luke 2: 38
There's a whole lot of waiting going on here, isn't there? We've recently arrived at the end of Advent, a season of joyful expectation, a season of waiting for the fulfillment of God's promise in the birth of Emmanuel, God With Us.
So it seems timely that today, we reflect on another experience of
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waiting, the waiting of one of God's saints, the prophetess Anna. Not only was she always at home in the Temple, she was always fully present to God, worshiping, fasting and praying "night and day". Clearly, Anna lived in a state of readiness. Her prayerful attentiveness enabled her to recognize the child Jesus and announce his presence to all who, like her, were also waiting and hoping.
In our times of waiting today, may we pray to recognize the Holy One in everyone whose path intersects with ours.
Sister Chris Koelhoffer, I.H.M.
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Christmas Message from Bishop Francis |
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Greetings Sisters and Brothers and Friends,
I made this 9 minute Christmas message and posted it on the ECC's Facebook page. I thought you might like to see/hear it. I'm thinking about our whole Communion with gratitude. Merry Christmas.
+Francis
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Educating Mind and Spirit |
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ECC Anti-Racism Film Series
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Our nation is in desperate need of racial healing and transformation. The healing process cannot begin until the truth of our country’s past and present sins are confronted.
Learn more about the ECC's Truth and Reconciliation Committee here.
To register for any of these films, please complete this form
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Creating a Contemporary Book of Hours
The Book of Hours emerged, particularly in the Middle Ages, in times of spiritual and social upheaval. Participants in this workshop will create their own Book of Hours through art-making, readings, writing exercises, and sacred music.
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Fundraising Workshop
This is a 4-part event occurring on Sundays:
January 10, 17, 24 & 31 4-6 pm
$60 for all four sessions
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Prayer Requests and Service Links |
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Healing prayers for Carol and Mike Persons - members. For Aidan - grandson of Mother Kae. For Diane Arnette - friend of Kerrie Anderson - currently very ill. Prayers for Lisa McCann - member, for personal challenges this year.
For Jim Berry - member, for his new journey to chaplain. For Lauren Roob entering into new cancer treatment- friend of Rosanna Bateman.
Healing prayers for Dianna Padilla, sister of Lisa Jones, who underwent surgery for cancer. For Liz and Ken Zornes and family, friends of Sandra and Dick Life, whose daughter is struggling with addiction.
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For Michael Keefe, son of member Yvonne Keefe. For Dona Bosse - community member and Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother. For Dani - Niece of the Cloyds and Mary Crosby – parishioner.
For Ruth Parker, sister of Dori Carroll. And Leo Six – father of Michael Six, Mike Gudim, Suzanne King, Robert Browel
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For the peaceful repose of souls for those who've passed and comfort for the families.
For Joan Kneeland - sister-in-law of Bill Kneeland. For Aunt Ilo and Aunt Ginny - Aunts of Jean Christian.
For Rita Ortiz, friend of Deacon Rosean, and for Margie Weitz - member. For Chris Bachman, friend of Lisa Jones.
For Bob, husband of Joyce Dehaven -
friend of Cathy Engel
For David Heyman - member,
Teri Kent - member,
Bill McClellan - Father of Jennifer Pfeister,
Father of Julie Shoenbauer, member, and
Edwin White - brother in law of Pastor Jane
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Sunday Service Recordings and More
Also, enjoy the beautiful Community Slideshow created by Tom Moos from the pictures sent in by friends and members of Mary of Magdala, ECC.
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For all bulletins, reflections, Sunday recordings during our hiatus from celebrating together, visit our webpage. Please contact us with questions, concerns and ideas for better connection with and for the community - marymagdalafc@gmail.com
Newsletters of Trinity Lutheran Church and the St. Paul's Episcopal
What are our partners in ministry here up to? Go here for the Trinity Lutheran Church monthly newsletter, "Tidings". And here is St Paul's weekly bulletin
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