Reflections from our Co-Pastors' and Wednesday Mass will pause for Lent.

For an updated calendar of all Lenten opportunities for prayer,

learning and reflection, click here.

Second Sunday in Lent

March 5 at 12:30 pm

Desert ascetics believed that the greatest enemies of the inner journey were hurry, crowds, and noise. The desert was a place for quieting the inner noise that kept them from hearing the whispers of God.

—from The Forgotten Desert Mothers, by Laura Swan.

Join us Sunday at 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary or on Zoom for the second Sunday in Lent with Father Teri Harroun presiding.

Our lectors are Linda Joyce and Art Bavoso and Eucharistic ministers are Gray LaFond and Joan Chapman-Smith. Our own wonderful choir will participate leading us in prayerful song.

Here is the worship aid (view or print) to assist with prayer.

• Zoom Link: Here
• For Zoom App:  431 502 8167
• Call-in Audio Only:  +1 669 900 6833
• Meeting ID: 431 502 8167

Adult Forum before Service at 10:30 am -

End of Life Reflections and Planning

Session Two Mar 5, 10:30 am (can join any of the sessions)

Preparing the Bereaved Part 1 - Exploring our healthcare wishes, goals and advance directives

• Live in the Sun Room
• Or via this Zoom link

Lenten Reflections

Co- Pastor led prayer and reflection on the Lenten booklet 'Not by Bread Alone"

On Zoom only– use this Zoom link for all session

• Every Lenten Weds. at 7:00 pm beginning March 1, or attend
• Every Lenten Thurs. at 1:00 pm beginning March 2, or both!

Taizé Lenten Supper & Prayer Service

• Taizé worship will be held on THURSDAYS during Lent. with a 'Soup Supper' before worship.

Join us Thursdays throughout Lent - March 9, 16, 23, & 30

• Soup Supper at 5:45 pm, and/or;
• Taizé at 6:30 pm, 30 minute service, live and on Zoom

If you would like to participate with preparing a simple soup or help with set up, clean up, and/or donate bread, sign up here!

Lenten Social Justice Project - Begins Sunday

For the 2023 Lenten season, members are invited to participate in a “rice bowl” alms-giving Social Justice project. 

The Social Justice Committee considered several worthwhile charities but settled on supporting the following 3 charities for the Lenten project:

• Homeward Alliance - benefiting at risk and unhoused individuals and families
• ISAAC - works in solidarity for human dignity and immigration justice
• TACSCO - help workers and victims of the recent earthquake in Turkey

Click on the above names to find out more about each organization

Each family is invited to take home a “rice bowl” and put alms into it during Lent. (These will be available at church March 5) The Social Justice committee will collect the rice bowls at the end of Lent (Sunday -March 26) and deliver the donations to the respective organizations.

Thank you for your help. Have a blessed and holy Lent! - Social Justice Ministry

A Soul’s Journey - Mini-Retreat

Offered by Fr Len Schreiner, hosted by our Rocky Mountain Regional ECC Council

Friday March 10, 2023 - 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Introduction and overview of Fr. Len's new book with music, meditation, and discussion. 



Saturday March 11, 2023 8:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Topics: Christianity re-imagine. The dangers & dynamics of religion. The way to freedom by transcending & including.

Free will offering (each session) To register call 720-684-7353 this weekend.

Held at Church of the Beloved, 10500 Grant Dr. Northglenn, CO.

Book available on Amazon. Read more about Fr Len and Nancy's Baja Road Retreat

FHN Volunteer Training

March 19 at 3:00 p.m. at Christ United Methodist



Who: Current and future volunteers

Where: Christ United Methodist Church (301 E. Drake Road)

When: Sunday, March 19 at 3:00 pm

What: On site training for all our volunteers. 

This will include showing us around the church to learn where important items are located (extra towels, sheets, pillows, first aid kits, etc); how to use the TRAC phone and the dishwasher; what to do in emergencies; and where to find important information. We will also review the responsibilities of each volunteer position.

If you are interested in volunteering on our rotating months, this is a great opportunity to learn all about this ministry serving our 'guests' (homeless families.) We have volunteered with this ministry for years and still feel that there is much to learn!! P

Please join us for an hour of useful hands-on volunteer information. Blessings to you all 😊 Lynne and Jean. (For questions email marymagdalafc@gmail.com)

Winterfest CHILI POTLUCK 🌶🌶🌶 March 26 after Mass

Come one, come all to our March gathering! . We will have sign up sheets at Mass several weeks beforehand to provide either:

1. a pot of your favorite chili, or;
2. cornbread\bread or;
3. salad or cut up fruit or veggies.

Hope that you can join us for good food & fellowship 😊

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Having a Special Occasion and want to Celebrate with the Community?

If anyone wishes to celebrate a special occasion after Mass, such as a birthday, anniversary or good news, you are welcome to invite the community for a treat after Mass. First, email marymagdala@gmail.com to check if hall or room is available. An announcement will be put in the e-Bulletin. You are welcome to use any of our supplies ( cups, napkins, plates, etc.). But plan ahead at least two weeks.

Other 301 Faith Partners

from your 301 Faith Partners Eco-Social Justice Ministry

March Eco-Tip

What is a pollinator?

Bees, butterflies, flies, moths, beetles, hummingbirds, and bats – all looking for food (pollen and nectar) for their young. Over 900 species of native bees can be found in Colorado. Pollination occurs when a pollinator visits several flowers of the same plant species, sharing the pollen grains collected on their body as they visit each flower. Pollination is essential for producing fruits, seeds, vegetables.

Where might I see pollinators?

More than 70% of the flowering plants in the world rely on pollinators – so you might see pollinators when and wherever flowers are in bloom.

Check out the pollinator gardens at Front Range Community College or at Colorado State University.

Can I create a pollinator habitat in my yard?

To read more, click here.

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay

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.

Sunday Mass February 26 2023

Celebrating the 1st Sunday in Lent with our 301 Faith Partners. A video recording of the service is available here. Rev Jane Reina, presider - assisted by Rev. Rick Reiten and Deacon Katie Kline with Rev Felicia Smith-Graybeal delivering the homily.

Wednesday Masses during Lent are paused through Easter - 11:00 am

• Cancelled. Join us Wednesday and Thursday Lenten offerings (see above)

Lenten Theme: Blooming in the Desert: A new perspective on Lent

Sunday March 5 12:30 pm

• 2nd Sunday in Lent
• Father Teri Harroun presiding



Sunday March 12 12:30 pm

• 3rd Sunday in Lent
• Mother Rosean Amaral presiding

Sunday March 19 12:30 pm

• 4th Sunday in Lent
• Father Michael Nicosia presiding

Sunday March 26 12:30 pm

• 5th Sunday in Lent
• Rev. Jane Reina presiding

Mary of Magdala Parish Community

All are invited and ALL are welcome to join our parish community.

• Here is the webpage with more information on membership
• If you would like to contribute to Mary of Magdala, here are ways to schedule a single or recurring Sunday offertory.
• Need to view, update information or download a copy of the member directory? Just click here.

The ECC Regional Website is now live - View here.

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

Click here for the Trinity Lutheran Church monthly newsletter, "Tidings". And here is St Paul's weekly bulletin.