Reflection from Our Co-Pastors

April 19, 2022

The Gospel of John 20: 11-18

Today's gospel reading is the same reading that was proclaimed on Easter Sunday. After being the first to witness Jesus’ resurrection, Mary tells the disciples “I have seen the Lord.”

Have you ever proclaimed those same words? When have you “seen the Lord” in your life? When has God shown up for you?

The Old and New Testaments are rich with stories that witnessed how God has shown up -- Adam and Eve, Moses, Abraham and Sarah, Hannah, King David, Queen Esther, Mary of Nazareth, Mary of Magdala, Martha and Mary of Bethany, Lazarus -- and these are just a handful of people who kept the stories alive of how they had seen God in their lives.

These stories were passed down orally, and finally scribed and preserved that we might read them thousands of years later. When we hear these stories at Mass each week, we remain connected to those who have come before us and have shared their experiences of God showing up in their lives

God continues to show up for us in the here and now. During these early days after Easter, perhaps, we too could reflect on the times we “have seen the Lord” or when God has shown up for us.

These stories are important. These stories are essential for the passing on of our faith and our experiences of the living God among us. Spend some time writing down a story or two. Maybe share them with your children, grandchildren, a dear friend, someone at church, or a spouse. In this way, the stories of our living God continue to amaze us and strengthen our faith. And those who come after us will remain connected to us through

our stories of God.

Thank you, God for your presence in our lives.

Amen

event on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 6-9 pm.

We have a fun evening planned at The New Belgium Porch in Canvas Stadium with dinner, live music, an online silent auction and special awards ceremony.

All proceeds will benefit the daily provision of services for families experiencing homelessness at Family Housing Network..

'HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!'

for the 4th Annual

Heroes for Homeless Event

MARY MAGDALENE SOCIETY

with Bishop Francis and Art Bavoso

Tuesday, April 20, 2022

As he has done in the past, Presiding Bishop Francis will be available to answer your spiritual and ECC questions while Art Bavoso, Chair of the Mary Magdalene Society, will be available to answer any fundraising questions. It’s indeed an interesting combo of agenda items but one that ECC communities continue to identify as important to their development.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - 5:30 Mountain

When you register, you can enter any questions you have. Bishop Francis and Art will tailor their presentations to meet those questions.

Celebrate Earth Day in Ft. Collins

on April 23rd!

This year the main Earth Day event in Ft. Collins will be downtown at Civic Center Park from

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Earth Day Fort Collins inspires community members to honor the Earth EVERY DAY and features a combination of activities and events for the entire family, including informational booths and displays, kids activities, arts & crafts, live music, speakers, local food and a beer garden.

For the full schedule of events scroll down on this Website page

Request for Prayers

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

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

+ Heather, daughter of Don Heyse, (TLC)

+ Fr. Jim DeMuth - member

+ Dick Life - member

+Paul Wagner, brother of Co-Pastor Rev.Jane

+Dave Skinner- friend of Sharon Friedman

+Linda Browell - member

+ Gale -beginning chemo. Uncle of Gaston Lopez, member

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

+ Yvonne Keefe - member

+ Michael Juranek - friend of David and Mary Lou Devlin

+ Everly Parks - friend to Lynne and Jim Barnes, members.

+ Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother

+ Suzanne King - member

+ Joanne Gallagher - member

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

+ Lauren Roob - friend of Rosanna Bateman, member

+ Dona Bosse - member

+ Blanca Mattalia Wyrzykowski, friend of Mother Rosean

+ Gloria Farrell, aunt of Co-Pastor Jane h

+ Tom Froehlich, brother of Ann Russell, member

+ Howard, brother of Joan Crawford, ECC Deacon

+ Verna Bodig, member

+ Kathie Reiten, mother of Pastor Rick.

+ Mary Lynn Eyestone, sister of Joan Chapman Smith, member

+Jerry Foxhoven, uncle of Bill Smith, member

+ Craig Starbird, brother-in-law of Mary Lyons, member

+ Leo Six – Father of Michael Six, member

+ Dolores Orsi - mother of member

Jared Orsi

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

Recording - Easter, April 17, 2022

Here is the video recording of the readings and the homily by Mother Rosean Amaral, The Sunday Worship Aid is available for you to print or view to assist with prayer.

Easter Vigil with Bishop Kae presiding - at The Church of the Beloved

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Many have asked, but unfortunately there is not a recording currently available. Check back soon!

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

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.