Join Us for Fun and Fellowship after Church Sunday Mass - Our Hospitality ministry is offering our community the chance to gather after Mass on Sunday for an ice cream social….a little dessert ( ice cream cups) before going home to dinner.

😊 Please join us for some fun & fellowship!!!
Sept 12th Sunday Mass
at 5:00 pm
** Join us in church or on Zoom**

We can be the peace,
we can be the healing,
we can be the Christ.
—Macrina Wiederkehr

We are celebrating the birth of Mary, Mother of God with Co-Pastor Dcn. Rosean Amaral presiding with Co-Pastor Jane Reina assisting. Lectors are Jim Berry and Cindy Cloyd. Bill Smith and our wonderful choir will provide prayerful song.
Here is the service document for you to print to follow along and assist with prayer.

Zoom Link via browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4315028167
Zoom ID for Zoom App:
  • 431 502 8167
Call-in Audio Only:
  • +1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID:
  • 431 502 8167 #

Masks are requested for attending the service in the church. We will continue our Communion with both bread and wine.
A letter from our Bishop-Elect, Mother Kae Madden - sharing the rich traditions of the upcoming consecration

September 9, 2021
Dear Members of the ECC Rocky Mountain Region: Blessings and peace to each of you.

The cooler nights cue us that the seasons are changing. Time flies and our holy gathering for our Bishop Consecration is nearly upon us! As I pray with and into all the facets of the consecration celebration, I would like to give you a preview, so you may fully participate in, witness and bless with greater awareness these rich traditions.......to read more, click here.
Announcements - Mary of Magdala, ECC
Register by September 12th!

The Rev. Kae Madden
as the Region’s First Local Bishop

September 19th at 3:00 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church -- 4500 E. Hampden Ave. -- Cherry Hills Village, CO
In-person participants must register via this LINK.
Call for choir
If you are interested in singing with the choir at Mother Kae's consecration, please contact Bill Smith for details at wills6108@gmail.com.
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If you are interested in carpooling or need a ride to and from the consecration, email us at marymagdalafc@gmail.com. Please include both your name and phone number.
--> --> 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. We do need your participation in building our future church.
Contact us via email or phone (see at end of this e-bulletin)
Outdoor Signage to Recognize Our Three Churches

A planning committee is being formed to recommend new outdoor signage to recognize all three churches. This will be a short-term project to be completed in about two months. First meeting will be on September 14th. Only one individual needed from Mary of Magdala.

For other volunteer opportunities, click here. All opportunities come with training and flexible scheduling.
Take a look!
Vision Support and Education

With the creation of a vision, mission, a value statement and covenant for our 301 Faith Partnership, a small team is forming to support the distribution and education of materials to internal ministries and committees, as well as, outside groups. You will have the opportunity to get to know our partners, their work and provide them with the information they need to support the growth of our partnership. Only one individual needed from Mary of Magdala.
301 Faith Partners Announcements
New Adult Education Study
The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr
Eight weeks, Wednesdays, Sept. 29 - Nov. 17
7 - 8:30 pm on Zoom - Facilitated by Pastor Felicia

If you are interested in participating please do the following....
  • Let Pastor Felicia know by emailing her here
  • Purchase Richard Rohr's 'The Universal Christ' and 'Companion Guide for Groups' here
  • Read Chapters 1 and 2 in The Universal Christ AND the accompanying sections in "The Guide for Groups" the Insight Section before our first zoom meeting. Zoom information to follow.
Immigration Task Force of the Joint Social & Eco -Justice Team
September 2021

This group has been busy over the summer. Highlights include members from the three Faith Partner churches

  1. Delivering meals weekly to families in need, and;
  2. Attending a Wednesday evening vigil in August sponsored by ISAAC for DACA and Dreamers .

You are invited to join this group as we partner with ISAAC to learn more about how to navigate the immigration system in the US and how we can support and accompany our neighbors on their journeys.
Upcoming Events and Volunteer Opportunities

Irish Elementary Escuela Bilingue needs volunteers to read individually with students. Sign up here with Poudre School District, then contact Sarah Sanchez to get connected with the volunteer program at Irish Elementary.

Conversational Spanish Classes are being set up for the fall. Dates and time TBD. Learning may be in person/online/hybrid. Contact Katie Kline at Trinity if you are interested in participating as a learner or as a mentor.

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Next Immigration Task Force Meeting is Thursday, September 30 @ 7PM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/350899592?pwd=VWgvQmR4Nm5oL2Vxc2dic05tbEdhUT09

Meeting ID: 350 899 592
Passcode: 028929
The Season of Creation is the annual Christian celebration of prayer and action for our common home. Together, the ecumenical family around the world unites to pray, protect, and advocate for God’s creation.

What is oikos? View a one minute video to learn more.

Season of Creation 2021 - A home for all? Renewing the Oikos of God

The Season of Creation is being celebrated around the world Sept. 1-Oct. 4 and allows us to share a time of giving our earthly home special attention.

The Methodist Church in Singapore has developed a very meaningful and beautifully presented devotional guide that is available for daily readings and prayer urging us to be better stewards of God's creation. Please use the provided link to access this guide during this time!
Greater Community News
Colorado Council of Churches

In this issue:
Caste Book Study Ministry Update
The tentative schedule for the book study - Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson.

SafeLots: A New Approach to Helping People Experiencing Homelessness

Iliff School of Theology next conference – to be held virtually on October 21 and 22. The conference will focus on the intersection of environmental racism and immigration.

...and more. Read the September issue here.
Prayer Requests
Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times

+ 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, as he is being prepared for chemo.

+Carol Lake, friend of Co-Pastor Jane
+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, and for her sister, Dr. Barbara Immroth
+Dona Bosse - member
+Rosemary - Fr Michael' mother
+Dani - niece of the Cloyds - members
+Jim and Lucille Bowen friends of Suzanne King, member
+Sharon and Leo Six – parents 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.
 
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
In gratitude for all who pray for and with our community.
Service Recordings
Recording for Sunday - Sept 5 2021

The recording of the readings and the homily given by Father Teri Harroun is available here. And here is the service document to view or print to assist in prayer.
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
Who Are the 301 Faith Partners?
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.
Read the Vision, Mission, Core Values and Covenant here.