Reflection from our Co-Pastors

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

2 Timothy 4: 10-17

Here is Paul, imprisoned. Yet he does not let that deter him from his purpose in life. Paul has been called and chosen to proclaim Jesus Christ to all the Gentiles. By calling on some of the disciples to assist him, Timothy being one, as well as his eloquent letters to many of the ancient communities of Corinth, Galatia, Philippia, Thessalonia and more, Paul kept his mission alive.

There are times when we may feel imprisoned, not sure of what our next step should be. We may be unable to recognize our purpose in life or how to carry out God's will for us. Paul knows that his purpose in life is to spread the Word of Jesus Christ to all the Gentiles. As we approach the season of Advent, perhaps we could spend some time reflecting on what our life’s purpose or mission is in this moment. Your life's purpose or calling honors and makes use of your gifts, your personal history, what you find enjoyable and even the wounds/hurts you have experienced. Knowing your life's purpose encourages you to more readily consider God's purposes. It connects you more directly to the life of the community, because there is no calling without community.

Below are some questions to help us reflect on our purpose and calling:

What are your favorite stories about Jesus in scripture? What is Jesus doing or saying in those stories?
What do other people most often tell you about your gifts?
For what purpose do people seek you out?
What is the one problem you were born to understand?
What do you most want to be remembered for?
What is the most consistent urging/nagging you have been getting during the past year about your life/relationships/work?

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This Week at Mary of Magdala

Midweek Mass, Wednesday - 11:00 am

in the Fireside Room

(no Zoom available for Wednesday Mass)

Hope to see you there!

Volunteers Needed!

Family Housing Network

Dear community members- Our next rotation to help with FHN families is coming up starting October 30. We need volunteers on Monday, October 31 & Tuesday, November 1, as 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.

Spanish Classes Continue

Come in person or by this ZOOM LINK. You will choose your class time/level, or feel free to attend both! 3 pm on Thursdays. Classes are sponsored by the Immigration Task Force of the Joint Social & Eco Justice Team.

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
7:00-8:30 pm
Email Lin at this e mail address and she will send you the Zoom link.

Mark Your Calendars!

Mark your Calendar

Special Service - Wednesday , November 2

Join us for a special prayer service to remember those we loved and have lost:

Join us in the Sanctuary or this Zoom link
Wednesday, November 2, 7:30 pm

Celebrate an Ecumenical Service with our 301 Faith Partners

October 30 - Service begins at 10:30 am

In Church and on Zoom

Followed by a catered lunch for all three churches!

No 5:00 pm Mass for Mary of Magdala

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The Adult Forum begins at 9 am - Live or on Zoom

The 301 Faith Partners Joint Ecological Team will be leading an Adult Forum on the theme of "Listen to the Voice of Creation". Our common prayer and action can help us listen for the voices of those who are silenced. Please join us in the Sun Room for this time of learning and conversation or by Zoom - Link to follow.

Request for Prayers

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

+ 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

+ Joanne Gallagher - member

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

+ Yvonne Keefe - member

+Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother

+Suzanne King - member-

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

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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

+ Tom Froehlich, brother of Ann Russell, member

+ Verna Bodig, member

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

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, October 16, 2022

A video recording of readings and the homily by Father Michael Nicosia is available here. The full Mass worship aid is available to assist with prayer and meditation.

Mass and Service Schedule

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

Wed November 2

11:00 am Midweek Mass Canceled
7:30 pm Remembrance - Prayer Service to remember love ones that have passed before us

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.