Mary of Magdala Social and Dinner

An Oktoberfest Celebration- Next Sunday October 16

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. 

Please RSVP by Monday!

RSVP sign up sheets will be available after on Sunday. 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:

1. Help with cooking the brats
2. 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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Mark Your Calendar - 2022 ECC Synod

October 9-12, 2022-**Begins tomorrow**

The gathering of the national Ecumenical Catholic Communion begins October 9th with clergy and laity representatives from 40 different ECC communities.

Workshops and guest speakers will be available to all Mary of Magdala members live via Zoom.

• Here is the current schedule with workshop zoom links.
• --> Zoom links for the general sessions and keynote speakers will be sent to all on Sunday morning.

Family Housing Network News

Dear community members- Our next rotation to help with FHN families will be the week of October 30 to November 6.

The days that Mary of Magdala is responsible for are Monday, October 31 & Tuesday, November 1, when we will need cooks, evening hosts & overnight hosts.

Please consider volunteering for these

volunteer positions at this link.

This is a most rewarding ministry & is a wonderful way to put our love into action❤️ Please call Jean Christen (970-213-7808) or Lynne Barnes (970-420-6462) if you have questions.

For more about Family Housing Network's mission and programs, click here

Youth Gear Drive - Only a few winter clothes have been donated!

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. Our donations will provide for these teens who have not experienced winter temperatures in their past and have such few resources themselves.

WHAT IS NEEDED: Accepting the following items

• 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.
• NEW winter hats and gloves - sizes teen, small, medium and large (or one-size-fits all)
• 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.

Please note in your donation to apply it to the 'Youth Gear Drive'

Drop off at Trinity will be at the main entrance, circular drive, north side

• Monday thru Thursday -10am to 3pm until Oct 10
• 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.

An Energy Tip From the 301 Faith Partners

Joint Ecological Team (JET)

Question: Do you save gas or lower emissions by letting your car idle

rather than turning it off and on? 

Answer: If you have a newer car with fuel injectors and computer controls, that is, your car doesn’t uses a carburetor, the answer is no. 

The break-even point is about 10 sec., much shorter than a typical red light. On the other hand, safety first! You don’t want to enrage the drivers behind you by getting off to a too-slow start, so probably you should let the car idle at a red light. Some newer cars have auto-stop/start capability, so the engine stops after a few seconds, then automatically starts when you let go of the brake. The drivers behind you will likely never notice the difference.

What about cold mornings? Safety first! You may want to let the car idle to help clear frost from the windows, but that won’t increase mileage, reduce emissions, or make your car last longer. 

For more information, click on over these two resources.

Click here for 'Turn off or idle?' and here for 'Idling Your Car.'

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All are invited to join the last meeting of 2022 of the Joint Ecological Team (JET) on:

• Tuesday, October 25, at 5:30 pm
• via this Zoom Link
• Meeting ID: 350 899 592 | Passcode: 028929

The JET meets as needed to plan educational events, bike to work day, volunteer opportunities and advocacy.

Interested in reading a new book?

All are invited to join the Trinity Book Group on:

• Monday, November 7th, at 9:30 a.m.
• Join us either in person in the Sun Room or via this Zoom Link.

Our focus will be the historical novel The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd which is centered around sixteen-year-old Eliza Lucas who in 1739 is asked by her father to take charge of his three plantations while he leaves to pursue his military ambitions. 

Questions? Call Nadine Hunt at 970-825-3730.

Yes, ISAAC Reads is back ....and this book has Colorado ties

It's The House that Love Built by Sarah Jackson.

It tells the story of Casa de Paz (House of Peace) in Aurora, the hospitality house that helps multiple immigrants who have spent time nearby in the ICE Detention Center.

Discussion of this book will be

• Tuesday October 18,
• 7:00-8:30pm 
• Zoom link to follow

Quality meals for all Colorado kids

First let the children eat all they want

(Mark7:27 NIV)

This November, Colorado voters can ensure access to free, nutritious meals made with quality ingredients for all students in public schools by voting YES on the Healthy School Meals for All ballot initiative, Prop FF. 

Why Healthy School Meals for All? And why now?

• Eliminates school lunch debt and lunch shaming (40% of students who are currently eligible don’t participate)
• Removes stigma by ensuring school meals are treated the same way as textbooks and other core educational supports
• Healthy School Meals for All was put in place as part of federal COVID-19 aide for 2020 and 2021. The program ended on June 30, 2022.
• School nutrition departments dealt with COVID issues like increased need, inflation, and supply chain issues. Regular funding through the HSMA program can help respond to those for the long-term.

Supported by 301 Faith Partners Advocacy Group

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.

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, October 2, 2022

A video recording of readings and the homily by Father Teri Harroun a 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.

Wed October 12 - 11:00 am

• CANCELLED

Sun October 16 - 5:00 pm 

• Live and on Zoom
• Oktoberfest social after Mass

Wed October 19 - 11:00 am

• Live only, in the Fireside Room

Sun October 23 - 5:00 pm 

• Live and on Zoom

Wed October 26 - 11:00 am

• Live only, in the Fireside Room

Sun October 30 - 10:30 am

• Celebrate Ecumenical Service with 301 Faith Partners
• Service begins at 10:30 am
• Followed by a catered lunch for all three churches
• NO 5:00 pm Mass

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.