Reflection from your Co-Pastors
May 29, 2022
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MARY VISITS ELIZABETH—FEAST OF THE VISITATION
[Mary] entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leapt in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit… Luke 1: 40
Here is our spiritual Mother Mary, a teenager in a culture given to the total control of women. She has heard the message of the incarnation from Gabriel, an Angel of God, and has acted upon it with her “Yes!” She did not take this message to her parents, the priests or rabbis, not even to Joseph for approval or for legitimizing. Instead, she carried the good news to her older relative Elizabeth, and opened herself to the strong support, wisdom, guidance and direction of another woman—a woman who she trusted and felt safe with. Mary is our model of strength, faith, conviction and equality.
This visit was part of Mary’s own spiritual journey, and what an arduous journey it was!
With the child Jesus conceived in her womb by the Holy Spirit, Mary set out “In haste” to the Judean hill country. Being a poor peasant girl, Mary’s mode of transportation would have been either a donkey or on foot. Most likely still in shock and amazement over her visit from the Angel Gabriel and, perhaps, experiencing the early discomforts of pregnancy, Mary traveled 90 miles along a rocky and hilly road to the home of her cousin Elizabeth.
Upon hearing Mary’s greeting, the baby within Elizabeth’s womb leapt with joy and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Mary has brought Jesus to Elizabeth by her visit. Mary, the bearer of Christ, brings the Divine to life in Elizabeth. How can we do the same in our visits with others?
Amen
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This Week at Mary Magdala, ECC | |
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Weekday Mass on Wednesdays 11:00am
In-Church Gathering Only
Co-Pastors Reverend Jane and Mother Rosean will celebrate weekly Mass in the Fireside Room. Please join us-- in person--to hear the Word of God, partake of the Eucharistic meal and enjoy being in community with each other.
All are welcome. Picture by CWMGary @CWMGary
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Joint Ecological Team (JET)
Please join the next 301 Faith PartnersJoint Ecological Team meeting on Tuesday, May 31,
at 5:30 pm.
The JET meets as needed to plan educational events, bike to work day, volunteer opportunities and advocacy.
Here is the Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 350 899 592 // Passcode: 028929
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Centering Prayer Thursdays at 1pm
And if you are interested and can’t make that time, please let us know!
St. Paul’s has formed a Centering Prayer group. For those new to the practice, Centering Prayer is a simple four step method that helps one to enter into contemplative prayer where one simply rests silently in God’s presence, opening one’s true self to His transforming love. We meet weekly on Thursdays at 1pm Please email Nancy Young if you have questions.
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Our Greater Community This Week | |
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Join with the Fort Collins Baha’i Community
Come celebrate racial harmony and understanding. All members of our human family are welcome. Refreshments and children’s activities will be provided.
Saturday, June 4
12-4:00 pm
North side Aztlan Community Center
112 East Willow Street, Fort Collins
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Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times
+ Pauletta, friend of member Suzanne King
+ Cory Breslin - friend of member Kerrie Anderson
+ Jim, husband of Dori Carroll member
+ Joanne Gallagher - member
+ Deacon Katie (TLC), Curtis, & Baby Theo
+ Edward for healing and Marge for hope, relatives of Ruth Conley, member
+ Heather, daughter of Don Heyse, (TLC)
+Paul Wagner, brother of Co-Pastor Rev.Jane
+ Dave Skinner, friend of Sharon Friedman.
+ Harry, 11 year canine companion to Gray La Fond.
+ Yvonne Keefe - member
+ Michael Juranek - friend of David and Mary Lou Devlin
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+ Everly Parks - friend to Lynne and Jim Barnes, members.
+ Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother
+ 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.
+ 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
+ Blanca Mattalia Wyrzykowski, friend of Mother Rosean
+ Gloria Farrell, aunt of Co-Pastor Jane
+ 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
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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 | |
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Recording - Ascension Sunday May 29, 2022
Here is the video recording of the readings and the homily by Father Michael Nicosia. The worship aid is available for you to print or view to assist with prayer
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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
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Our Vision – ‘Our guiding Light’
Weaving a tapestry of love, hope and justice for the world.
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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.
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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.
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