Reflection from our Co-Pastors - Thursday, Nov 11, 2021

WHITTLED BY GOD 

And [Wisdom], who is one, can do all things, and renews everything while herself perduring; and passing into holy souls from age to age, she produces friends of God and prophets.
Wisdom 7:27

At a state fair, I watched a man whittling what looked like a random piece of wood, probably an old cedar branch. The action of the knife seemed natural and uncomplicated in the hand of this skilled artisan. When finished, the man held up a bird that rested in the palm of his hand, as if it had been there the whole time but we hadn't noticed.

I think God works that way in each
of us. We have been whittled by God to live simply and humbly as "holy souls." Wisdom dwells in our hearts. She is revealed through our experiences as we live--some painful and others joyful-- in our words and actions. When we let ourselves rest in God's hand, others will see and hear Wisdom revealed in our gentleness.

 Deborah A. Meister

Living Faith
Daily Catholic Devotions
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A Time for Contemplative Art
and Silent Reflection
2:30 to 4:00 pm every Friday in the sanctuary
Hosted by Elaine Hild and Laurie Gudim

When Elaine was in Germany she loved being able to go and hang out in the sacred spaces of local churches. They were open!

We are offering the same sort of experience — a weekly time when the sanctuary at 301 E Stuart will be open for anyone who would like to come, sit in silence, journal, draw and reflect. Elaine will have her harp and violin and will often play during this time. This is not a performance but rather a meditation.
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Prayer Request
Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times

+Everly Parks - 4 year old with cancer, friend to Lynne and Jim Barnes, members.
+Joyce - for her cancer treatments, friend to Suzanne King, member.
+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
+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.
 
Fr. Denny Dempsey - and in gratitude for his spiritual presence in my life - Gaston Lopez
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
Service Recordings
Sunday, Nov 7 - Recording
Due to an operator error, the recording from our Nov 7 Mass with Mother Alice is not available.

But please take a moment to read our #BLM Reflection for Sunday.
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.