Beginning this 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 Thursday, November 10, 2022

The Cross and God’s Humility in Love

Ilia Delio, OSF, writes in The Emergent Christ, “The cross is the paradox of the universe, and the human paradox as well.” I remember learning this in Catholic school. It sounded so wonderous, a mystery! When I asked my Dad a question that he couldn’t explain, he would say it was a mystery and I learned to love the word. I could let the question float in the air around me and know it was ok not to know.

Sr. Ilia takes the paradox of the Cross and writes about the humility of God. For those of us raised in the tradition of the Roman church, we ask ‘How can God be humble. Isn’t God almighty?” Her explains God’s humility by citing Bonaventure, von Balthasar, and Moltmann. Moltmann understands the Cross as the core of theology:

“When the crucified Jesus is called the ‘image of the invisible God’ the meaning is that this is God and God is like this. God is not greater than [God] is in this humiliation. God is not more glorious than [God] is in this self-surrender. God is not more powerful than [God] is in this helplessness. God is not more divine than [God] is in this humanity. Everything that can be said of God is to be found in this Christ event.” We are from God with the Divine spark built into us. We are asked to join in the mysterious journey that is our life in Christ, to love as God loves with freedom and spontaneously, releasing God into the world. Just as our vision statement says, ‘With the heart and mind of Christ, we transform the world.’ Do we really believe this, especially today with the chaos and relentless division within all aspects of our society?

Our humility, like that of God, is in our vulnerability. When we consider the Cross, does it bring us to our knees humbly before our God? Can we be poor in spirit to be open to Spirit? “Blessed are those who are poor in spirit, the kingdom of heaven is theirs.” (Matt 5:3). Can we admit honestly that we can do nothing without God? “What breaks open in the death of Jesus is the revelation of God’s humility, the God who embraces this evolutionary universe in love and desires the cosmos as beloved.”

The Holy One is my strength and my might; God has become my salvation.

—Ps. 118.14

I have no power.

I can’t change the world,

even my little part of it.

I have no power.

But God does.

Love is the electricity;

I am the wire.

Touch the world

and the electricity flows.

Touch the world where it hurts

and healing can happen.

Touch the dark places

and light emerges.

But I have no power.

I am only the wire.

God is the power.

Unfolding Light

Gentle Reminders

** Turkeys now on sale at King Soopers for $0.77 lb

with card and $25 purchase**

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 Nov/Dec '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 Nov/Dec table - Reservations close today!

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

At Mary of Magdala we have 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!

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

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)

Advent Calendar of events

available next week

Wed November 23 - 11:00

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.

Sunday December 4 12:30 pm

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