Beginning Next Sunday November 13, Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 pm.

See November Mass schedule at end of this email. (No 5:00 pm Mass)

Reflection from our Co-Pastors Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Titus 2: 1-8, 11-14

“The grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to ALL.” (verse 11 emphasis is author's)

See Channel 7 interview with

Bishop Kae here

The Archdiocese of Denver has provided local Catholic schools with a document entitled, “Guidance for Issues Concerning the Human Person and Sexual Identity,” instructing their schools to not enroll or re-enroll students who identify as transgender, to limit any school involvement of parents in a same sex relationship, and to terminate any staff members who identify as transgender. This document of “guidance,” asserts that “the spread of gender ideology presents a danger to the faith of Christians.”

Bishop Kae Madden, when asked to respond to this document, was saddened to read the “guidance” from the Archdiocese aimed at LGBTQI+ students and families at Catholic schools. As a lifelong Catholic, Bishop Kae views this as a repudiation of the values she holds. “To not be received and welcomed in the church, that's not the Jesus that I know and love. He addressed fidelity and love, and reached out to all the people who are in the margins and brought them in. He told people not to be rigid, not to judge.”

Yet in tragic irony, the Archdiocese continues, “It is precisely because of our love and reverence for the nature of the human person that we cannot stay quiet on this matter..”.

These are not words of love. I ache inside for the people who have been directly hurt by this message from the Archdiocese of Denver. And I hurt for all of us: gay and straight, male, female, non- binary, children and adults, parents and grandparents, laypersons and clergy, and Catholics everywhere.

Perhaps a retraction from the Archdiocese is in order. Something that begins… “I have not loved you, my neighbor, as myself. I am truly sorry, and I repent.”

We can only pray.

In the meantime, our Bishop, on Channel 7 news last evening, tells us, “We are all beloved of God. Jesus never, ever judged and ostracized anybody. So, let's keep the doors open. Let's keep welcoming. Let's keep loving.”

Thank you, Bishop Kae. Amen

This Week at Mary of Magdala

The 9th Annual Turkey Round-up Next Sunday

November 13th, from 9:00 - 12:30 PM.

Our Goal this year is 90 turkeys total from all 3 churches

The need is growing and the Food Bank is requesting more frozen turkeys then previous years. Can you join with us again to help families celebrate this Thanksgiving with a turkey?

The truck will be in the front of the church from 9:00 -12:30pm on November 13 only. Frozen turkeys will be collected but PLEASE PLEASE- if you are able to squeeze your turkey even a little bit- it is no longer frozen and won’t be safe to donate.

Hugs to all who bring their big bird to church!!

Len - AKA Turkey Guy

Our Hospitality Ministry is

continuing a...

Table for 4

For those who were able to join a table last month, we hope you enjoyed getting to know some Mary of Magdala members a little better. If you could not make a reservation, give it a try this time.

Open to all! - time to make your reservation for a Table for 4.

With the holiday season upon us, we will only have the reservation time open one time for both November and December. This means you have two months to meet with your new Table for 4. Reservations will close this week on November 10

This program is social in nature and promotes getting to know other parish members. Read more about the program here and reserve your table.

We hope to receive your 'Reservation' soon.

Click here to reserve your table (by Nov 10)

Seeking Assistance for Transportation of Community Members To and From Sunday Mass

At Mary of Magdala we have some community members who are in need of transportation to and from Sunday Mass.

Often these are members who can no longer drive or have a current challenge that keeps them from driving.

If you can assist just one time per month, it would be so appreciated by these long-time parish members. Please send an email to us via marymagdalafc@gmail.com and we'll be in touch. Thank you!

Help Wanted: Let’s Imagine a Colorado ECC Gathering!

Following our national synod, we are excited about creating a LOCAL life-giving shared experience. Volunteers are needed to plan an April 23rd gathering of folks from around the region… perhaps with a celebration of Mass, relationship building, fun, a keynote speaker or service project, imagining the future and more.

To get a jump start before the holidays, we’ll have a first meeting -

November 19
10-11:30 a.m. on zoom

If you are interested in representing Mary of Magdala on the regional gathering planning team or have questions, contact Mother Rosean via email here.

A booklet for Advent - Advent and Christmas, Waiting in Joyful Hope

Available to pick up at Mass
On Sunday Nov. 13th, 20th and 27th.

Advent starts on the 27th. The book has a short scripture passage, a daily reflection and a short prayer for each day.

The book’s focus is: The Advent season invites us to put the world’s ways aside and sink into the slow goodness of a spiritual season be- decked not in tinsel and bows but in silence and emptiness, in faint flickering lights against an inky winter sky and the Light that we know will break open our world and overcome its darkness forever come Christmas morning.

Reflection/Prayer Group to begin in Advent

(watch for Advent calendar to be published soon)

The 301 Faith Partners Combined Social and Eco-Justice committee Is Actively Seeking Assistance

Advocacy team of the 301 Faith Partners Combined Social and Eco-Justice committee is still in need of volunteers from Mary of Magdala to help with the following areas:

A group led by St Paul's is working on applying for grant money from the State of Colorado to offer preschool services for 4 year-olds and 3-year olds with special needs under new legislation signed by Governor Polis to grant 10 hours of free preschool per week for this children population. An ideal helper might have preschool or early education experience or grant-writing experience but such skills are not required.Please call or text Ron Splittgerber at: 970-58-4600 if you are interested in helping with this project.

The Advocacy team, in general, is still looking for more representation from Mary of Magdala. Projects of focus include upcoming legislation, particularly pertaining to gun violence and to other education issues. Anyone interested should contact Sharon Johnson from TLC (sharonjohnson88@msn.com).

Queer Theology - An Adult Formation Series

led by Laurie Gudim

What do we know about God and about one another through the witness of the LGBTQI+ community?

Come to this series in the Sun Room or on Zoom:

10:15 am in the Sun Room
Sundays - November 13, & 20
To join via Zoom click HERE.

Learn something of the experiences and outlook of people who think of themselves as queer. This might include gay and lesbian folks, trans folks, intersex folks and non-binary folks, as well as others.

You may think of GLBTQI+ concerns as not quite as dire or needing attention as issues of racism, oppression, poverty and homelessness, and gun violence. After all, aren’t many of us white and well off? Well no. And in any case, especially now, in the current climate of intolerance.

Hospitality includes curiosity and love, and a willingness

to be transformed by others.

Request for Prayers

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

+ Peter - request from Susan Troyer

+ Grace Robinson, member

+ Richard Life, member

+ Susan Wagner-White, sister of Co-Pastor Jane

+ 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

+ Uriah - grandson of Mother Rosean

+ Joanne Gallagher - member

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

+ Miles, young friend of Ted (nephew of the Devlin's, members)

+ Sherry Shead, wife of Tim Shead, administrator at Light of Christ

+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

+ Tom Froehlich, brother of Ann Russell, 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

Sunday November 6, 2022 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

A video recording of the readings and the homily given by Bishop Kae is available here.

Wednesday November 2, Remembrance Service, All Soul's Day - Sunday, October 30, 2022

A video recording of the service is available here. It is a service honoring the memories of the people we have loved and lost.

Upcoming Mass and Service Schedule

Wed November 9 - 11:00 am

In the Fireside Room
No Zoom available

Sunday November 13 - 12:30 pm

Begins Fall/Winter schedule at 12:30 pm (no 5pm Mass)

Wed November 16 - 11:00 am

In the Fireside Room
No Zoom available

Sunday November 20 - 12:30 pm

Fall/Winter schedule. Mass at 12:30 pm (no 5pm Mass)

Wed November 23 - 11:00 am

In the Fireside Room
No Zoom available

Sunday November 27 12:30 pm

Fall/Winter schedule. Mass at 12:30 pm (no 5pm Mass)
First Sunday of Advent.

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.