Holy Week - Thursday

April 14, 2022

Mass of the Eucharistic Supper And Servant Leadership

5:00 pm - In-person

and via Zoom

Join us to celebrate Holy Thursday with communion and washing of feet. (Please bring a towel if you wish to participate.)

Reverend Jane and Mother Rosean Amaral will co-preside. Our lectors are Kerrie Anderson and David Cloyd.

We are grateful for the prayer-filled music offerd by Bill Smith and choir. Here is the worship aid (view or print) to assist with prayer.

Zoom Link: Here
For Zoom App: 431 502 8167
Call-in Audio Only: +1 669 900 6833 -
Meeting ID: 431 502 8167 #

See below for the Mass and service schedule and links for the rest of Holy Week and Easter.

Wednesday of Holy Week - A bit of Background and History

Today, the term "Tenebrae" refers to a Holy Week service usually held on Wednesday that involves the gradual extinguishing of candles on a Tenebrae hearse, readings related to the Passion of Jesus, and the strepitus (loud noise)

Prior to the Second Vatican Council, the Tenebrae liturgy of matins and lauds of Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday) used to be celebrated in the afternoon or evening of Good Wednesday. The name comes from the Latin word tenebrae, meaning darkness. In this service, all the candles on a special candelabra and on the altar were gradually extinguished except for one.

This candle was then hidden and the church was left in complete darkness. Next, after recitation of Psalms 50–51 and a special prayer, a loud noise (in Latin strepitus) was made, which was originally a signal for the ministers to depart but was later interpreted as symbolizing the confusion and terror that accompanied the death of Jesus, including the earthquake that, according to the Gospel of Matthew 27:51, followed. A similar celebration of matins and lauds of Good Friday and Holy Saturday used to be held towards the close of each of the preceding days. This custom is still retained by those Catholic Churches which celebrate the pre-1955 Holy Week Reforms.

In the older form of the Mass known as the Tridentine Mass the readings for Holy Wednesday are taken from Isaiah 62:11; 63:1–7 and the Gospel according to St. Luke 22:1–71; 23:1–53. In the 1955 Holy Week Reform, the first 38 verses of the 22nd chapter of St. Luke were removed. Those 38 verses are retained in the Roman Catholic Churches which celebrate the pre-1955 Holy Week.

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Request for Prayers

Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times

+Edward for healing and Marge for hope, relatives of Ruth Conley, member

+Heather, daughter of Don Heyse, (TLC)

+ Fr. Jim DeMuth - member

+Dick Life - member

+Paul Wagner, brother of Co-Pastor Rev.Jane

+Dave Skinner- friend of Sharon Friedman

+Linda Browell - member

+Gale -beginning chemo. Uncle of Gaston Lopez, member

+Harry, 11 year canine companion to Gray La Fond.

+Yvonne Keefe - member

+Michael Juranek - friend of David and Mary Lou Devlin

+Everly Parks - friend to Lynne and Jim Barnes, members.

+Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother

+Suzanne King - member

+Joanne Gallagher - member

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"Gratitude for the prayers from Mary of Magdala that helped Dan heal completely. Thank you all." Sandra and Dick, and Dan.

A blessed and peaceful repose of souls for those who've passed and comfort for the friends and families.

+Dona Bosse - member

+Blanca Mattalia Wyrzykowski, friend of Mother Rosean

+Gloria Farrell, aunt of Co-Pastor Jane

+Tom Froehlich, brother of Ann Russell, member

+Howard, brother of Joan Crawford, ECC Deacon

+Verna Bodig, member

+Kathie Reiten, mother of Pastor Rick.

+Mary Lynn Eyestone, sister of Joan Chapman Smith, member

+Jerry Foxhoven, uncle of Bill Smith, member

+Craig Starbird, brother-in-law of Mary Lyons, member

+Leo Six – Father of Michael Six, member

+Dolores Orsi - mother of member

Jared Orsi

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.

A Prayer Request for Bishop Peter

Peter Elder Hickman, founding bishop of the ECC and presiding bishop until 2015, has been key to the evolution of the Ecumenical Catholic communion.

As you are probably aware, Bp Peter suffered a stroke which severely incapacitated him. One form of treatment that has been very effective in restoring his mental capabilities was a stem cell procedure. Bp Peter’s doctors are recommending another such treatment to further restore his quality of life. Please prayer for him. His son has also created a Gofundme that has raised over $6k of the $20k required. If you are called to donate, please click here.

Holy Week and Easter Schedule

With Zoom Links

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Wed. April 13 Tenebrae Worship

6:30 pm (SPE)

Zoom Link: Here
Acknowledging the final day of Lent

Thur. April 14 Holy Thursday

5:00 pm Mary of Magdala

Zoom Link: Here
For Zoom App: 431 502 8167
Call-in Audio Only: +1 669 900 6833 -
Meeting ID: 431 502 8167 #
Mother Rosean and Rev. Jane co-presiding. Remembrance of the last supper and includes the washing of feet (please bring your own towel) and the beginning of the Triduum

7:00 pm (SPE & TLC)

Zoom Link: Here

Fri. April 15 Good Friday

12:00 to 3:00 pm Stations of the Cross

The 3 churches will host outdoor stations, with Bill Smith providing music. Take an opportunity to experience and engage with these sacred events.

7:00 pm Seven Last Words (All)

Zoom Link: Here
Reflection on the seven last words of Jesus All three churches leading the service

Sat. April 16 Holy Saturday

9:00 pm Easter Vigil

via Zoom only with Bishop Kae Madden
Zoom Link: here
For Zoom App: 719 573 5454
Passcode: 10500

5:00 pm Easter Service (TLC)

Zoom Link: Here

Sun. April 17 Easter Sunday

8:00 am (SPE)

Zoom link: Here

9:30 am Mary of Magdala

Mother Rosean presiding
Zoom Link: Here
For Zoom App: 431 502 8167
Call-in Audio Only: +1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 431 502 8167 #

Service Recordings and More

Recording - Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022

Here is the video recording of the readings and the homily by Mother Rosean Amaral, as well as the Passion. The Sunday Worship Aid is available for you to print or view to assist with prayer, as is the Passion Reading

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

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