Reflection from our Co-Pastors - October 12, 2021

The Glory of God

"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims his handiwork."  Psalm 19:2

In my childhood, my family lived at the highest point on top of a steep hill. One of my fondest memories is of my father shaking us awake late at night, wrapping us in blankets and carrying us out on the deck. Once there, we rubbed the sleep out of our eyes to gaze at a night sky alive with stars. I've forever been marked by the stillness, the gazing and the immensity that enveloped me as I looked upward. It was an entry point into awe that shaped my worldview.

Both day and night, the natural world trumpets the praise of all that the hand of our Creator has brought into being and sustains with attentiveness. Perhaps today holds an invitation for us to spend
time stargazing, flower-sniffing or a tree-sitting with a grateful heart. Holy One, I thank you for your loving care of me and all of creation.

Sr. Chris Koellhoffer, I.H.M.

May our prayers today also extend to the family and friends of Matthew Shepard on this 23rd anniversary of his death.
Your memory continues Matthew. You are forever in the hearts of your LGBTQI+ family.

Amen
Image by Mariana Anatoneag from Pixabay
Our October 2021 Calendar
Tuesday Oct 12 - Pray with Us: The Holy Rosary on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. through October. Join us on the four Tuesdays via this Zoom link

Sunday Oct 17 - Mass at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary and via Zoom link. Co-Pastor Reverend Jane Reina presiding

Sunday Oct 24 - Ordination of Dcn. Rosean Amaral to the priesthood at 2:00 pm. … or view live via our blessed virtual connection Zoom Browser Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4315028167
Zoom App Meeting ID: 431 5028 167

RSVP by October 16 to the in-Church Ordination and the Reception



Sunday Oct 31 - Joint Service with our 301 Faith Partners; Trinity and St Paul's at 10:30 a.m. ONLY via this Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89676164246?pwd=OWxUeFhSZHZaUklUdmRtcnUwY2VqUT09#success
Passcode = 419433 - No 5:00 pm Mass
301 Faith Partners Announcements
Newcomer Migrant Youth Winter Gear Drive this week - October 10-17, 2021
 
Drive for 60 New Immigrant Students at Poudre & Fort Collins High Schools & Lincoln Middle School
 
Our 301 Faith Partners are invited to “accompany” immigrant youth in Poudre School District’s Newcomer Program by donating items in the list below. The program is designed for immigrant and refugee youth who have recently arrived in Fort Collins and are attending Poudre High, Fort Collins High and Lincoln Middle School.

As we move into the winter months, we have been asked to help these newcomer youth and unaccompanied minors with teen clothing and gear. We are accompanied in this project by other faith community members of ISAAC, Dreamers United of CSU, Homeward Alliance and the family liaisons of PSD.
Events for the Newcomer Students will be held at their own schools Oct 20 and 21.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

We will be taking donations of these items:
  • new or gently used winter coats for teens (sizes S-L)
  • new winter hats, gloves and socks
  • hygiene items including these:
  • --> Full size shampoo
  • --> Full size body wash and lotion
  • --> New razors, combs and brush
  • --> Deodorant
  • --> Chapstick/lip balm
  • --> Toothpaste and brushes
  • --> Sanitary napkins

**If you want to prepare whole hygiene bags in reusable grocery bags, that would be lovely! **

 WHERE: Drop off items at the table in the 301 Fellowship Hall – (Look for the sign “Winter Gear Drive”). Our 301 Immigration Task Force members will deliver your donations to the donation sites. 

WHEN: Drop off items from Sunday, October 10 through Sunday, October 17. Look for updates on deadline and other donation sites in upcoming e-bulletins.
THANKS to all of 301 Faith Partners for supporting this drive for these community newcomers!
Prayer Requests
Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times

+Allison and Madison (Granddaughters); Cousin Nancy and Sister-in-law Judy - Dick and Sandra Life, members
+Estes Park Police Department - for processing the grief of a suicide within the department

+Dan Scace, Tom Dykers and Monte Bowthorpe - friends of Dick Life, member
+Charli - friend of Jean Christen, member
+Linda Joyce - member
+Joan Wershberger & Mary Etta Fothergill - friends of member Cathy Engel

+Abdel Illah - nephew of Mary Vogl, member
+Mickey Bogart - friend of Cathy Engel, member
+Courtney Shook - daughter of Tom and Jean Christen, member
+Dorothea Grimm - Mother of Rosanna Bateman, member

+Mary Detweiller - member
+Jerry Padilla, father and Ryan Cordova nephew of Lisa Jones - member
+Jim, husband, and Ruth Parker, sister of Dori Carroll, member
+Aidan - grandson of Mother Kae

+Lauren Roob - friend of Rosanna Bateman
+Michael Keefe, son of Yvonne Keefe-member
+Joanne Gallagher - member
+Dona Bosse - member
+Rosemary - Fr Michael' mother
+Dani - niece of the Cloyds - members
+Jim and Lucille Bowen friends of Suzanne King, member
+Sharon Six – Mother of Michael Six, member
+Mike Gudim
+Suzanne King - member
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A blessed and peaceful repose of souls for those who've passed and comfort for the friends and families.
 
Eric Rose - Estes Park Policeman
Leo Six – Father of Michael Six, member
Dr. Barbara Immroth - sister of member Joanne Gallagher
Marie F. Bauer - friend of Joanne Gallagher
Dolores Orsi - mother of member Jared Orsi

Herman Phillip - friend of Brad Rouse
Michael Binet -Godson of member
Joanne Gallagher
Bernice Wagner - sister of
Fr. Jim DeMuth - member
Aaron - Son of Morris & Francis Burns,
past members

Adrian - Son of Joe & Ann - friends of
members Cindy and David Cloyd
Mary Crosby - member
Leon - father of Mother Cynthia
Joan Kneeland - sister-in-law of member Bill Kneeland

Rita Ortiz, friend of Deacon Rosean
Margie Weitz - member
Chris Bachman, friend of member Lisa Jones
David Heyman -member
In gratitude for all who pray for and with our community.
Service Recordings
Past Recordings, Bulletins, and Announcements

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. And feel free to call the office at 970 493-9536.

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
Who Are the 301 Faith Partners?
The 301 Faith Partners have a Vision,
Mission and Values statement that guides our relationships, interactions, and shared projects and ministries.
Our Vision – ‘Our guiding Light’
Weaving a tapestry of love, hope and justice for the world.
Read the Vision, Mission, Core Values and Covenant here.