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Reflection from our
Co-Pastors, Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
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Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.
Luke 1: 45
During Advent, we find ourselves looking all the more to Mary as our model of faith. Whether or not we have any particular devotion to her, the story of her faith during these Advent days can be transforming for us, if we allow it to be.
Mary's “yes” to God, her willingness to be and to do the impossible, speaks to all of us who are trying to make sense of the puzzles and pain life may throw our way.
With Mary as example and guide, “Hail Mary, full of grace” becomes “Here I am, full of grace.” “Blessed are you among women” becomes “blessed am I called to live in the world.” “Blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus” is transformed into “Blessed is the fruit of my life, Jesus.” Mary becomes our model of prayer because, like her, we are also called to bring Christ to those who need him.
-AMEN
Steve Givens
Living Faith Daily Catholic Devotions
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This Week's Advent Schedule
301 Faith Partners
In church and live on Zoom
Advent Compline – Wednesdays Dec 22 - at 8:00 pm. End your day with a 30-minute sung Compline service. Host, St. Paul's or join via this Zoom link. The passcode is 419433
Live Christmas Nativity – Dec 21, 22, 23 – from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Featuring Larimer Co. Chorale singing Christmas Favorites
Weekly Contemplative Time – In the Sanctuary only, Friday’s at 2:30-4:00 pm
No Zoom link, join us in the Sanctuary.
Christmas Services - In Church and on Zoom
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Dec 24 - 3:00 & 5:00 pm Christmas Eve- Trinity Lutheran
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Join live via this link
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Dec 24 - 7:30 pm Christmas Eve - St. Paul’s Episcopal
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Join live via this Zoom link. The passcode is 419433
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Dec 25 1o:00 am Christmas Day – Mary of Magdala, Ecumenical Catholic
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Join live via this link
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Dec 25 5:00 pm Christmas Day – Trinity Lutheran
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Join live via this link
There will be no Mary of Magdala, Ecumenical Catholic Liturgy on December 26.
For complete Calendar for Advent and Christmas visit our website here
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Madonna Hospital urgently needs your help to replace a generator.
The chronically inconsistent electrical power supplied by the city of Umuahia has been even more inconsistent in the past few months. The hospital has relied on the old generator more and more. The generator stopped working and despite efforts to repair it, it is not functioning and needs to be replaced.
A new 250kva generator is too expensive at a cost of 16 million Naira or $40,000. A used 250kva generator is more affordable at 8 million Naira or $20,000 and it can be purchased in Nigeria.
Please consider making as generous of a donation as you are able by:
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visiting www.wadso.org click on “Donate Now” and specifying Madonna Hospital.
- Mail a check made out to WADSO with “Madonna Hospital” in the memo line, to Kent Spangler, 501 Charrington Ct., Ft. Collins, CO 80525.
*donations are tax deductible
You can meet some of the staff of Madonna Hospital and see the hospital by viewing this short video created by Chris Cloyd.
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Volunteer and Giving Opportunities |
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Request for Volunteers
Mary of Magdala is in need of more Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors.
If you can be part of these valuable ministries please contact:
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Praying for peace, health, and well-being through challenging times
+Yvonne Keefe - member
+Michael Juranek, recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, friend of David and Mary Lou Devlin
+Everly Parks - 4 year-old with cancer, friend to Lynne and Jim Barnes, members.
+Joyce - for her cancer treatments, friend to Suzanne King, member.
+Harry, 11 year canine companion to Gray La Fond.
+Allison and Madison- Granddaughters Cousin Nancy and Sister-in-law Judy - Dick and Sandra Life, members.
+Dan Scace, Tom Dykers and Monte
Bowthorpe - friends of Dick Life, member
+Josef Schneider - prayers for healing from recent injury, member
+Charli - in thanksgiving for prayers answered, friend of Jean Christen
+ Mary Etta Fothergill - friend of member Cathy Engel
+Dorothea Grimm - Mother of Rosanna Bateman, member
+Mary Detweiller - member
+Jerry Padilla, father and Ryan Cordova nephew of Lisa Jones - member
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+Joanne Gallagher - member
+Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother
+Dani - niece of the Cloyds - members
+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 friends and families.
+Joan and Bill Wertzberger - friends of member Cathy Engel
+Michael Beavan, brother of Anne Beavan, member
+For the niece of Steve and Cheryl Backsen (of Trinity Lutheran) and the entire Backsen family
+Fr. Denny Dempsey - and in gratitude for his spiritual presence in my life - Gaston Lopez
+Leo Six – Father of Michael Six, member
+Dr. Barbara Immroth - sister of member Joanne Gallagher
+Dolores Orsi - mother of member
Jared Orsi
+Herman Phillip - friend of Brad Rouse
+Adrian - Son of Joe & Ann - friends of
members Cindy and David Cloyd
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Sunday, Dec 19, 2021 - Recording, Fourth Sunday in Advent
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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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