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Reflection from Our Co-Pastors
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Luke’s Gospel 9: 51-56
Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem for the last time. His time has come, and he knows that he will be handed over, tortured and crucified. As he travels, he stops along the way to feed the 5000; to heal a boy with a demon; and to take a child by his side and teach his disciples that the least among them is the greatest. On the road to his final destination he continues to show compassion and love to all God's children whom he encounters on the way.
By the time he and his disciples reach the Samaritan village, I would imagine that they were hungry and exhausted. The Samaritans, however, would not receive them because they were Israelites on the way to their Holy City, Jerusalem. James and John ask Jesus, “Do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” Jesus turns and rebukes them, and they go on to another village.
This story made me think back to a passage in Exodus Chapter 32, when the Israelites fashioned a golden calf to worship as their God. Seeing this, God said to Moses, “Go down at once! Your people whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt have acted perversely… they have cast for themselves an image of a calf and have worshipped it and sacrificed to it… I have seen this people how stiff-necked they are. Now, let me alone so that my wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them.” But Moses implored his God to turn from this fierce wrath, to think further about this harsh action, and to not bring disaster on God's own people. After Moses pleaded for the people, God did not consume them or bring disaster upon them. God listened to Moses’ plea, God discerned, and God's mind and heart changed.
Centuries later in Luke's Gospel, that same God, Incarnate in our brother Jesus, rebukes his own disciples for asking if they could rain down fire from heaven to consume the Samaritans.
One voice, that of Moses, cried out for mercy for God's people and God relented from consuming the Israelites. But not only the Israelites, all God's people throughout time. Never doubt that God hears our pleas. When we cry out to God we are heard. Believe that your voice, your sole seemingly insignificant voice, can change the mind and heart of God for the benefit of all God’s children.
Amen
Photo by Alex Woods on Unsplash
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Midweek Mass, Wednesday - 11:00 am
in the Fireside Room
(no Zoom available for Wednesday Mass)
Hope to see you there!
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This Week at Mary of Magdala | |
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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. )
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ECC Legislation Feedback
The Rocky Mountain Regional Council (RMRC) is requesting feedback on proposed legislation that will be voted on at the ECC National Synod October 9-12. The RMRC has reviewed the proposed legislation and has submitted their requested changes to the committee chair.
We need your feedback. Are the changes acceptable? Are there additional areas of concern? What suggestions do you have?
Please take a few minutes to review the original proposed legislation and the suggested changes. Please provide feedback by September 28 to Tom Moos at this email.
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Spanish Classes Continue with the 301 Faith Partners - Beginning 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
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Youth Gear Drive Has Begun - Now Thru October 10
The Youth Gear Drive for new 2022 immigrant students at PSD will begin this Sunday. The drive is coordinated by ISAAC in cooperation with the school district. This year we will be helping collect for close to 100 new high school and junior high school students.
WHAT IS NEEDED: Accepting the following items
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NEW teen appropriate WINTER JACKETS for ages 12-18 -- sizes youth 12/14/16 and sizes adult small, medium and (a few) large. Darker colors are preferred; we're told black is a favorite.
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NEW winter hats and gloves - sizes teen, small, medium and large (or one-size-fits all)
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HYGIENE BAGS - to include: a canvas shopping bag, regular size shampoo, conditioner and body lotion, razors, deodorant and a brush. ***You can also contribute hygiene items in bulk, without assembling a bag.
If you cannot donate material items but would still like to contribute, you can donate towards our $50 gift cards, directly on the ISAAC website.
Drop off at Trinity will be at the main entrance, circular drive, north side
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Monday thru Thursday -10am to 3pm, beginning Sept 26 to Oct 10
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Sundays -10am - 2pm, Sept 25 to Oct 9
Thanks you to all of the 301 Faith Partners for responding to this need. It is sponsored by the 301 FP Immigration Task Force of our Social and Eco Justice Ministry.
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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.
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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
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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 is the current schedule.
But before then, your feedback is requested.....
The Rocky Mountain Regional Council (RMRC) is requesting feedback on proposed legislation. The RMRC reviewed the proposed legislation and has submitted their requested changes.
Please take a few minutes to review the original proposed legislation and the suggested changes. Please provide feedback by September 28 to Tom Moos at this email.
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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
+ Jim, husband of Dori Carroll member
+ Joanne Gallagher - member
+ Edward for healing and Marge for hope, relatives of Ruth Conley, member
+ Yvonne Keefe - member
+ Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother
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+ 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
+ Gloria Farrell, aunt of Co-Pastor Jane
+ Tom Froehlich, brother of Ann Russell, member
+ Verna Bodig, 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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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.
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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
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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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