Reflection from your Co-Pastors, Tuesday Aprl 13

Reflections from our Co-Pastors

Tuesday, April 13 2021

Acts 4: 32-37

Last Sunday's first reading tells us that the apostle's and disciples of Christ were gathered in the upper room and "altogether there was a group of about one hundred and twenty persons."

I think about this early Christian community just starting out-- having to pull together without their teacher and rabbi, having to hold on to their faith and belief in Jesus as Messiah, having to share their gifts and possessions, having to continue to spread the Good News to all nations.

It sounds pretty familiar to me. Nearly ten years ago a group of about one hundred people gathered as pilgrims and seekers, hoping and praying that their Catholic faith would sustain them through the discernment that eventually led to what is now the Mary of Magdala Ecumenical Catholic Community.

We made a new way, following the model of the life of Christ, much like

these early disciples did. We were a community of believers of one heart and mind and continued to spread the Good News of Jesus, the Christ.

Now, nearly ten years later, the gifts of our time, talent and treasure, continue to sustain our faith, each other, and many who are in need in the Fort Collins community and beyond.

Alleluia, Allelulia! Christ is Risen!

He is Risen indeed! In the hearts of each of us, his disciples on earth, in this time and place. Let us continue to serve God and God's people.

Amen

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Regional Bishop - Prayer and Discernment

The Bishop Call Committee hosted a 30-minute communal prayer service and blessing of our two Bishop Candidates, Mother Kae and Fr. Michael. If you were not able to join us, perhaps you will still consider committing 30 minutes of prayer with the YouTube recording link below, that the Holy Spirit will infuse wisdom and unity among our communities as we vote for our first Bishop.

Here is the YouTube link to the recording of the Rocky Mountain Region Communal Blessing that was held on Zoom on April 11, 2021 at 1:00 PM. Also, please be sure to get your ballots in no later than April 23 and as soon as you have made your decision as an elector. https://youtu.be/90ae9ymlpZU

Blessings,

Alice, Frank and Dennis

The Regional Bishop Call Committee

Voting for our 1st Regional Bishop

Are you a member of Mary of

Magdala? Have you cast your ballot for a regional bishop?

The invitation to vote has been sent to all registered members of all our Rocky Mountain Region of the ECC. If you have not voted and are a member of Mary of Magdala, ECC, please see your email inbox for the invitation.

You can reach at any time if you have any questions via our email at marymagdalafc@gmail.com

For your convenience here are links to information on our nominees, Mother Kae Madden and Father Michael Nicosia.

Mother Kae: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI8CE5KuWD0

Also: Curriculum Vita and Q&A- Essay

Father Michael: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCFgrPM29Zk&t=1s

Also: Curriculum Vita and Q&A- Essay

UPDATE: In person worship services are coming. Mark your calendar!

April 25th and May 30th - Our services in the Sanctuary will expand and accommodate 10 households (or 25 people) attending our 11:00 am Mass. We will have a sign-up process rolled out in this next week. Covid protocols will be followed.

May 23rd - An outdoor service is being planned for May 23 at 11:00 am. If

the weather does not cooperate we will default to our 5:00 pm Zoom service.

Alleluia! Back to Celebrating

in the church!

Image by Barbara Jackson from Pixabay

Service Recordings

View the recording for 2nd Sunday in Easter,

April 11 here. For the homily of Co-Pastor Dcn Rosean Amaral, click here. Here is a printed version of the liturgy to assist with prayer.

Did you miss one of the Holy Week services?

View and connect to Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Stations of the Cross, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and Easter Service here.

For all bulletins, reflections, Sunday recordings during our hiatus from celebrating together, 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 here up to? Go here for the Trinity Lutheran Church monthly newsletter, "Tidings". And here is St Paul's weekly bulletin

Click here to visit the Mary of Magdala, ECC website