Mary of Magdala, ECC - July 19th, 5pm - Sunday Service
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If you want to know if you are
good for others,
ask yourself how much hope
you’ve given them.
—Macrina Wiederkehr
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It is the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time. The presider will be Fr. Michael Nicosia, assisted by Pastor Jane Reina. The lectors are Pedro Engel and Art Bavoso. The Eucharistic Ministers are everyone present. Please prepare your communion table with candle, food and drink.
R
eadings for this w
eek are: First Reading Wisdom 13, 16-19 Responsorial Psalm 103; Second Reading:
The Rising,
by Macrina Wiederkehr and Gospel: Matthew 13: 24-43
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Zoom Link via browser:
Zoom Meeting ID for Zoom App:
Call-in Audio Only:
- +1 669 900 6833
- Meeting ID: 879 4667 6417#
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Mary of Magdala's Announcements
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Mark Your Calendars - Sunday Mass, July 26 -
11:00
a.m. Celebrating the Eucharist
Our Leadership Council is pleased to announce our
first Mass
to consecrate the Eucharist during this time of Covid-19 pandemic.
On
July 26
th
Pastor Jane assisted by Deacon Rosean will celebrate the mass with consecration of Bread and Wine
at 11:00
am via Zoom.
Immediately following the mass, communion will be available (Host only) at the entrance of the church until 1:00 pm. Both walk-up and drive-up reception is available. (
Read the process and protocols
put in place for the safety of walk-up and drive-up communion. Note: these may change as we learn more.)
This is a remarkable occasion as it is Pastor Jane’s first Mass as priest
and
the feast of Mary Magdalene.
Consecration Mass:
11:00 a.m
. via zoom
(no Zoom service at 5:00 p.m.)
Communion Distribution: Immediately following Zoom mass until 1:00 p.m.
via drive-up and walk-up at Trinity.
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Discovery and Perspective
An open discussion of this
week's scripture
Thursdays at 9:00 am
Join in conversation and connection this week with Pastor Jane
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Scripture to be discussed will be the previous Sunday's readings and Gospel.
All are welcomed!
Zoom Phone Link
+1 669 900 6833
/ Meeting ID:
930 8604 8248
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Updates on our Leadership Council
Once again - a big thank you to Rain Orsi for her service on the Leadership Council and blessings in her new journey to college.
And we welcome Carol Persons to the Leadership Council. Carol has agreed to an interim appointment to complete Rain's term. Leadership Council members agreed to extend their current term until an annual meeting can be held to elect new members.
Please join us in welcoming Carol! And as always, please connect with us at any time with ideas, questions or concerns via this
email.
In Christ's service,
Jeff Akkerman and Michael Six - Co-Chairs
Joanne Gallagher - Secretary
Jane Reina and Rosean Amaral - Co-Pastors
Chantal Bouveron, David Devlin, Len Russ, Carol Persons - members
Please see the
website for information on each member of the Leadership Council
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A Statement by Our Three Church Social and Ecological Justice Ministries
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The Social and Ecological Justice Ministries of the three congregations worshiping at Trinity Lutheran Church find ourselves moved by love to respond to the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. We believe that this is a human justice concern and, as such, cannot be ignored. In looking to the Bible, we see in
Micah 6:8 “He has told you O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.”
We confess our own complicity in systemic racism and racial bias. We confess that we have not done enough to engage in the difficult work of examining our own personal bias. While hearing about white privilege, we have been complacent with the status quo as it makes life easier for many of us. The presence of racism is woven into the fabric of life in the United States,destroying hope and opportunity for others in our midst. We confess our lack of educating ourselves about government policies throughout our history that have denied equal access to home ownership, quality education, equitable health care, safe places to live and fair treatment in the justice system. This is not a call to feel guilty which only leads to defensiveness or denial of real problems to make ourselves feel better. Instead, this is a call to focus beyond ourselves toward others with love and compassion.
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Recent events have made it glaringly apparent that justice has not been equally given to all in our country. In already difficult times like these that threaten to divide and destroy us, we feel it essential to call our congregations together to promote unity. We are encouraged by the swift ipartisan passage of SB 217 in our state to legally change policing policies but are aware that the culture and purpose of policing in the United States must also change.
As a ministry group in the church, we are hopeful that you will join us in the following:
- praying for spiritual guidance
- educating ourselves on systemic racism
- naming racist comments or actions in the community, among friends, in social media
- contacting legislators on pending bills
- actively advocating that police become guardians not warriors
- supporting efforts at restorative rather than punitive justice
This letter is a challenge to you to join with us in making a difference. We pray that the power of the Holy Spirit will guide us in this endeavor. “Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good” -- Romans 12:9
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Need Resources?
ChurchNext
offers five courses to help individuals and groups understand the work of race justice:
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The Roots of White Privilege:
Understanding Our History, Facing Our Future
Sunday, July 19, 2:00-4:00PM
J
oin w
ith us as we bridge our current reality to the wider scope of our nation’s history, tracing the religious and legislative decisions that lead to this moment. Recognizing that white supremacy is built into our histories will help us move into the future with greater clarity and resolve.
Featured speaker is
Jeannine Hill Fletcher
who teaches in the Department of Theology at Fordham University. Small breakout groups will be scheduled for discussion.
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This summer, Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity launched “Habitat Handmade” where volunteers can make items to be sold at the Habitat ReStore. All funds go to support local Habitat home-buyers with affordable housing opportunities.
If you have any questions. Watch
this video
for all the details!
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Spread the Word - Pop-Up Pantry
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The 'Pop-Up Pantry' is scheduled at Front Range Community College in Fort Collins this month. Anyone in need of food is welcome to attend. The pantries will be “drive-through” and Spanish translation will be available.
At Front Range Community College
4616 S. Shields St., Fort Collins
Tuesday, July 21, 4-6 pm
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Our Service Recordings
and More
Also available is Deacon Rosean's
homily
from last Sunday's service.
For all bulletins, reflections, Sunday recordings during our hiatus from celebrating together, visit our
webpage
and other videos are located
here.
Please contact us with questions, concerns and ideas for better connection
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Community Prayer Requests
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Please pray for -
Jim DeMuth and family for the loss of his sister, Pat DeMuth. For Kerrie Anderson's sister Hilde Kraft and family after the death of Hilde's husband. And for Jennifer Pfeister and family for the passing of her father, Bill McClellan.
For Courtney, daughter of Jean and Tom Christen.
Michael Keefe, son of member Yvonne Keefe.
For the continued recovery of Linda Joyce. The Kent family whose Mother Teri (community member) and Father recently passed.
Kris, wife of Scott Jenkins (retired regional ECC priest). Dona Bosse - community member. Joanne Gallagher, offers prayers of thanksgiving for the success of her surgery and gratitude to our community for prayerful support.
Julie Schoenbauer and family for the passing of her father and for the family of Edwin White, brother-in-law of Pastor Jane.
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For the peaceful repose of the souls of Bill, Greg, and Calvin - friends of Deacon Rosean. For the continued recovery of Father Don Sutton - ECC Priest
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For Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother. For Dani - Niece of the Cloyds. Mary Crosby – parishioner. For Chris Bachman, friend of Lisa Jones and Ruth Parker, sister of Dori Carroll. For Lynne Barnes and family.
John Nystrom and family. The Dunn Family. Leo Six – father of Michael Six, Mike Gudim, Margie Weitz, Suzanne King, Robert Browell.
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