Reflection from your Co-Pastors - Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021

Luke: 13:18, 20

What is the kin-dom of God like? To what should I compare the kin-dom of God?

One of the qualities of the kin-dom of God is expansiveness.
Today, St. Luke tells us the parable of the mustard seed, one of the smallest seeds ever, yet vastness lies within it. This tiny seed grows into a tree in which the birds of the air make their nests. 

We also hear the parable of the yeast--yeast added to flour-- which rises and produces loaves and loaves and loaves of bread. Another image of expansiveness.

Step into a kin-dom moment and be caught up and participate in a vastness that inspires reverence. Have you ever experienced such a moment? 

One such moment for me was Sunday, the day of my ordination.
My heart expanded with joy and love. The joy of being called in service to God and God's people. The unconditional love offered to all as a gift from God through God's servant.

Prostration is the body language that symbolizes the death of self and ego before the rebirth into priestly service. As I lay prostrated on the floor, humble and powerless before God, my interior self opened wide in trust and surrender.

Our liturgy contained the expansiveness of the inspired Word of God in the Sacred
Scriptures, the prayers, the words of Bishop Kae and other representatives, the musicians and choir, all who prepared the service and orchestrated the ability to see and hear it, and in the participation of all who were present at the Mass.

The expansiveness of community-- members of Mary of Magdala alongside my family from Colorado, Florida, and my home state of Massachusetts; clergy and laity from across the Rocky Mountain Region and our 301 Partnership; some of my oldest friends of over 40 years; and those on zoom, all the way to Ireland!

Most importantly for me, the expansiveness of new life in Christ-- faith in Jesus my brother, faithfulness in service, clothed in humility, generosity of mercy, forgiveness, selflessness and compassion for all.

Yes, the seeds were planted, the yeast was added, and we were all part of the vastness of a kin-dom moment on October 24, 2021.
Let us continue to grow in the love of Christ.

Thanks be to God, and to all of you!
Amen

To view the recording of the Ordination of Mother Rosean Amaral, click here.
Worship Aid here
This next week at Mary of Magdala, ECC
Last Evening - Praying the Rosary Together

Tonight - Tuesday Oct 26- Pray with Us: The Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. This is the last Tuesday to join via this Zoom link
Photo by James Coleman-Hozne via Unsplash
Consecrated Bread and Wine Available for Sunday Oct 31 Zoom Service
Pick up consecrated Bread and Wine on Wednesday and Thursday (10/27 and 10/28) from 9:00a-1:00p in the main office at Trinity.

We will have a shared service with our 301 Faith Partners; Trinity and St Paul's is at 10:30 a.m this Sunday on Zoom only.
No In-sanctuary Service - ONLY via Zoom Click this Zoom Link to view live at 10:30 am

Meeting ID - 896 7616 4246

No 5:00 pm Mass
Sunday Morning Adult Forum For 301 Faith Partners
We will have a shared Adult Forum starting at 9:00 am,and all are invited to join the conversation. The link (different from worship) is here.
Prayer Requests
Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times

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