May 16 - Sunday Service
at 5:00 pm
**Community Chat Rooms open
at 4:30 pm **

Light dwells deep within each of us
ready to radiate forth
as our will freely surrenders
in alignment with our soul’s purpose.
—Nan C. Merrill

We are celebrating the 7th Sunday of Easter on May 16th at 5:00 p.m. The presider is Father Michael Nicosia with Co-Pastor Dcn Rosean Amaral assisting.
Lectors are Jim Berry and Matt Chavez. Bill Smith will provide prayerful music.

Here is the liturgy document for you to view/print for the readings and use to follow along in the celebration.

Zoom Link via browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4315028167
Zoom ID for Zoom App:
  • 431 502 8167
Call-in Audio Only:
  • +1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID:
  • 431 502 8167 #
Upcoming Outdoor Service - Next Sunday
Mark your Calendar - May 23
For our first outdoor mass at **11:00 am **
Please mark your calendars for our first outdoor Mass on the east side of Trinity Lutheran Church. This mass will be available to attend in person on the lawn, from your car or via Zoom - which ever one you are most comfortable with.
St Paul's Episcopal starting their gathering
for an outdoor service
The Hospitality Ministry Invites You to Stay
If you can stay afterwards, you are invited to bring a sack lunch and drink to enjoy after Mass. It should be a beautiful day. ( But in case of inclement weather, an email will go out the night before to advise everyone.)
 
Protocol
Masks are mandatory and social distancing observed. We will enjoy live music with Bill Smith. Though congressional singing may be restricted, we all can hum with enthusiasm! The grass will be marked with a 10 foot square for each family/individual. Bathrooms are available.
 
So please join us! Bring a mask, a chair (chairs will be provided for those who cannot carry one in) and a sack lunch if you wish for after Mass.
Schedule of Upcoming Services
May 30 - 5:00 pm via Zoom - Most Holy Trinity 'I am—I am with you Always. Creator, Redeemer, Sanctifier' - Presider: Mother Kae Madden.

**We are extraordinarily happy to announce the return to the sanctuary beginning in June.**

**Be sure to check back weekly on Friday's to see updates to schedules and special services**
June 6 - 5:00 pm Father Teri will preside at Mass in the sanctuary and the service will be open to all friends and members. (Up to 50) It will also be broadcasted live via Zoom.

June 13 - 5:00 pm Father Michael Nicosia will preside at Mass in the sanctuary and will be broadcasted live via Zoom
Mary of Magdala, ECC Announcements
RMRC Announcement - With Great Joy...

.... the Rocky Mountain Region of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion (ECC) announces that we have called Mother Kae Madden as our first Bishop.  

A formal affirmation by the entire ECC will occur at the ECC Holy Synod in July. She will be consecrated locally at a later date. Blessings to our Bishop-Elect Kae Madden and our Region in building our church future together.

Glory be to God!
Through the sacrament of Baptism Reverend Jane Reina welcomes Rosalie with the blessings of all the Mary of Magdala family on May 1st, 2021
Rosalie Esperanza Poché
Daughter of David Matthew Ponché and Zaria Torres-Ponché
Received the Sacrament of Baptism at

Mary of Magdala, Ecumenical Catholic Community
Call for Volunteers to Share Their Time and Talent

As we return to in person services while continuing our commitment to reach out to those who may not be able to attend in person, we are needing volunteers to help in the following areas.

Liturgical Assistance - Prepare for Sunday services by setting the altar, baking bread and/or washing of altar linens.

Technologist - learn and assist with Zoom and audio-visual for in-person services.

Liturgy Planners - Assist with planning and creating the Sunday worship services.

Long-term Financial Planning - A subcommittee of the Leadership Council is being formed to address long-term financial goals.

'We need you! Where are you being called to serve?'
Communication Assistant - Assist with any of the daily and weekly communication via Constant Contact, periodic posting to social media Facebook, Twitter, and managing the Mary of Magdala website.

Lectors & Eucharistic ministers- to be a Sunday reader and/or support Sunday communion.

And not to mention musicians are always welcome to join or anyone interested in serving on the Leadership Council.

If you have interest or questions, please reach out via email at marymagdalafc@gmail.com or via phone at 970-493-9536
Opportunities in Service
Family Housing Network - Needed support for hosting a family May 23rd to June 6th.

We have been so touched by the wonderful response we’ve gotten from our community members who will be serving our homeless families during our rotation, from May 23rd to June 6th. We will be helping at Christ United Methodist Church, as before the Pandemic: all Covid protocols will be in place and the families will be vaccinated. 

A huge thank you to all who have already volunteered! We still have a few positions needing volunteers.

Overnight hosts (8pm - 8am)
  • One more overnight host for Thurs June 3
Evening Hosts (6-8pm)
  • One evening host for Mon May 31
  • Two evening hosts for Fri June 4

If you can help, click this link to add your name. For questions, email Jean Christen or Lynne Barnes
ISAAC Presents - On May 23rd at 2pm

We are delighted to bring you a program on the migration of youth and families from Central America. We will be joined by leaders of AMMPARO -- a holistic, whole church commitment by the ELCA, to accompany migrant children today and in the future. You do *not* need to register for this event in advance.
“As interfaith people of conscience, we draw on the teachings of our faiths
to work in solidarity for human dignity and immigration justice,
co-creating communities of welcome, recognition, healing and accompaniment.”

You can simply join us Sunday May 23 at 2pm via Zoom by clicking here.
Prayer Requests and Service Recordings
Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times

+Sue Harari - friend of Cathy Engel
+Mary Detweiller - member
+Jarrid Stout - friend of Michael Six
+Rob Frank - friend of Kerrie Anderson - member

+Jerry Padilla, father and Ryan Cordova nephew of Lisa Jones - member
+Aidan - grandson of Mother Kae.
+Lauren Roob - friend of Rosanna Bateman
+Liz and Ken Zornes and family, whose daughter is struggling with addiction - friends of Sandra and Dick Life

+Michael Keefe, son of member Yvonne Keefe
+Dona Bosse - member
+Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother
+Dani - niece of the Cloyds - members

In gratitude for all who pray for and with our community.
+Ruth Parker, sister of Dori Carroll
+Joanne Gallagher - member, and for her sister, Dr. Barbara Immroth
+Jim and Lucille Bowen friends of Suzanne King, member

+Leo Six – father of Michael Six
+Mike Gudim
+Suzanne King - member
________________________

For the peaceful repose of souls for those who've passed and comfort for the families.
 
Mary Crosby - member
Clint Wisdom - brother-in-law of Joan Chapman-Smith
Leon - father of Mother Cynthia
Kristin - daughter of ECC priest Scott Jenkins.

Joan Kneeland - sister-in-law of Bill Kneeland
Rita Ortiz, friend of Deacon Rosean
Margie Weitz - member
Chris Bachman, friend of Lisa Jones

Bob, husband of Joyce Dehaven - friend of Cathy Engel
David Heyman -member
Photo by Grant Ritchie on Unsplash
Service Recordings
View the recording for 6th Sunday in Easter,
May 9 here. For the homily of Co-Pastor Dcn Rosean Amaral, click here. Here is a printed version of the liturgy to assist with prayer.
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

Newsletters of Trinity Lutheran Church and the St. Paul's Episcopal  
What are our partners in ministry up to? Go here for the Trinity Lutheran Church monthly newsletter, "Tidings". And here is St Paul's weekly bulletin