Reflection from Our Co-Pastors

Thursday, September 29, 2022

September 29, 2022

This past Sunday’s readings, both Amos and Timothy echoing Luke, spoke of attachment to money (or other focus of attachment) in such a way as to harden or close off our hearts to each other who are in plain sight and in need. The idea is to be aware and watchful of our hearts to allow our hearts to keep expanding. In this way, we are more ready to respond with compassion when the Holy Spirit gives us the opportunity to give in any number of ways. Let no one be treated as an object.

The heart is the central focus of our lives. A heart ever more deeply connected to God and thereby to the Body of Christ leads us directly to compassionate service.

Here is a 6-minute meditation, Pray-as-you-go (UK Jesuits), on our own heart’s connection to God. May it bring you peace and clarity today.

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

This Week at Mary of Magdala

Table for 4

Time to reserve your "Table for 4." Our Hospitality Ministry is hosting a new program -- social in nature and promotes getting to know other parish members.

Read about the program here and reserve your table now. We hope to receive your 'Reservation' soon. (By October 5th for the October program. )

Reserve Your Table Today

NOT TOO LATE!

Spanish Classes Continue with the 301 Faith Partners - Beginning TODAY Sept 29th

Beginner's class - 3-4:00 pm
Intermediate class from 4-5:00 pm

Spanish classes begin again for the fall beginning on Thursday, September 29, in the Sun Room - available via Zoom and live.

You may choose to attend both sessions. The intermediate class will focus on Spanish conversation - but not too complicated! The classes are taught by Margaret Wick with other guest teachers occasionally. All are welcome. Email Linn Zink, to get on the list for class updates.

Classes are sponsored by the Immigration Task Force of the Joint Social & Eco Justice Team

Mark Your Calendar!

Blessing of the Animals

Tuesday, October 4
2-3 pm and 5-6:30 pm
Outside near the church entrance

October 4 is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. It is also the day we celebrate the bond of love and respect that animals and humans share with each other.

Reverend Jane and Mother Rosean would like to bless all your beloved creatures on this day and will be out front in the church parking lot from with some holy water and words of blessing.

So bring your dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, horses, snakes and even your fish for a sweet, loving, hands-on blessing. Our animal friends are a blessing to us, so it is fitting that once a year we can offer them a blessing as well.

Thursday, October 6

The First Gathering of Gen-X and Millennials

The first gathering of Gen-X and Millennials including partners and friends is being hosted by Steven Reising, Mary Vogl and Jared Orsi.

This will be in the Fireside Room at Trinity on Thursday, October 6 from 6:30-8:00 pm. For this first social event pizza and drinks are generously provided by Mary of Magdala.

For questions reach out via text at 970-493-9536

RSVP for the October 16

Oktoberfest Celebration

Mary of Magdala Social and Dinner

It’s almost here! Plan to join us after Mass on October 16th to enjoy an Oktoberfest dinner featuring brats & condiments, potato salad & dessert, hosted by our Hospitality Ministry. You need only bring your own beer or other beverage.

RSVP sign up sheets will be available after Mass for the next 2 Sundays. You may also RSVP by calling Joan (970-214-6480) or Lynne (970-420-6462), no later than Monday October 10th, please. Danke 👍

WE CAN USE HELP WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Help with cooking the brats
Help serving the food.

We will also ask our wonderful community members to help by cleaning off their own tables afterwards.

Hope to celebrate the beautiful arrival of Fall with you all!

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2022 ECC Synod

October 9-12, 2022

The gathering of the national Ecumenical Catholic Communion begins October 9th.

Workshops and guest speakers will be available to all Mary of Magdala members live via Zoom. (Links will be announced soon.)

Here are the workshops and speaker schedule to review.

Community Announcements

Get Involved in the 2022 Civic Engagement Season!

Faith communities have a unique role to play an election season. It is more important now than ever that Coloradans trust our system of free and fair elections and know their vote matters. We need all hands on deck to make our multifaith, multiracial solidarity movement heard.

Read about the activities of Together Colorado and how you can be part of this civic effort - Click Here

Request for Prayers

Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times

+Susan Wagner-White, sister of Co-Pastor Jane

+Father of Gray La Fond -member

+Uriah - grandson of Mother Rosean

+Luca Jerome Epton - great grandson of Jim and Colleen DeMuth,members

+Jeff Akkerman -for discernment and guidance in finding a new job

+ Jeralyn Logan requested by Rev. Jane Reina

+ Sarah Reveron and her daughter, Aliana - niece and grandniece of Rev. Jane Reina

+ Jane Tavener, sister of member Susan Tavener-Berry

+ Cory Breslin - friend of member Kerrie Anderson

+ Joanne Gallagher - member

+ Edward for healing and Marge for hope, relatives of Ruth Conley, member

+ Yvonne Keefe - member

+ Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother

+ Suzanne King - member-

+ Harry, 11 year canine companion to Gray La Fond.

+ Yvonne Keefe - member

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A blessed and peaceful repose of souls for those who've passed and comfort for the friends and families.

+Steve Muzikar, cousin of Co Pastor Jane

+Wendell Schwarz, brother of Sr. Mary Colleen, OSB

+ Kevin Ricke -nephew of Father Jim DeMuth

+ John Hynes - father of Rev. Jane's children

+ Mother of Bishop Kae Madden

+ Dennis Snyder. brother-in-law of Ruth Alexander, member

+ John Crowfoot, friend of Jean Christen, member

+ Lauren Roob - friend of Rosanna Bateman, member

+ Dona Bosse - member

+ Tom Froehlich, brother of Ann Russell, member

+ Verna Bodig, member

Please send prayer requests to marymagdalafc@gmail.com. Prayers will be listed for one month unless requested for longer. Prayers for the repose of souls will be listed for six months unless requested for a longer time.

Service Recordings and More

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, September 25, 2022

A video recording of readings and the homily by Reverend Jane Reina is available here and includes the community video created by David Cloyd. The full Sunday Mass worship aid is available to assist with prayer and meditation.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to David Cloyd for creating this video introducing the beauty of Colorado and the love of Mary of Magdala to those attending the ECC National Synod in St. Louis, Oct 9-12th.

Click here to see video

Our Vision – ‘Our guiding Light’

Weaving a tapestry of love, hope and justice for the world.

The 301 Faith Partners--Mary of Magdala, Trinity Lutheran, St Paul's Episcopal --have a Vision, Mission and Values statement that guides our relationships, interactions, and shared projects and ministries.

Read about our Mission, Core Values and Covenant here.

Newsletters of Trinity Lutheran Church and the St. Paul's Episcopal

What are our partners in ministry up to? Click here for the Trinity Lutheran Church monthly newsletter, "Tidings". And here is St Paul's weekly bulletin.

Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action)

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