Reflections from your Co-Pastors

Reflections from Our Co-Pastors September 8, 2021

The Nativity of The

Blessed Virgin Mary

Today is our Blessed Mother's birthday, a cause for great celebration. On Sunday, our Mass will celebrate the birth of the Mother of God, and our dear Mother.

Many Catholics have a special relationship and devotion to the Mother of God. Perhaps you have an image of Mary displayed in a prominent place in your home--a piece of art, a statue, your rosary, a prayer card, or an icon. My home altar has at its center a statue of Mary and a statue of Jesus.

Today, I thank God for giving us the gift of Mary. She is a gentle guide and a protective Mother. She is a woman of deep faith and an advocate and Mediatrix for all God's children. Saint Andrew of Crete tells us that "the birth of the Mother of God was the prelude to the Union of the Word made flesh."

I think I'll buy a bouquet of flowers to place next to her on the altar.

I will ask for her intercession in all my prayers to God. I will spend a time of silence listening for her Word to me.

Have you thought about how you will honor and celebrate our Blessed Mother on this, her day of birth?

Mother Mary, may the celebration of your birth bring the world closer to lasting peace. And may I grow as you did, to the full stature of Christ.

Amen

This is the last week to register

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

the Consecration of

The Rev. Kae Madden

as the Region’s First Local Bishop

September 19th at 3:00 p.m.

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Bethany Lutheran Church -- 4500 E. Hampden Ave. -- Cherry Hills Village, CO

In-person participants must register via this LINK.

Call for choir

If you are interested in singing with the choir at Mother Kae's consecration, please contact Bill Smith for details at wills6108@gmail.com.

Call for 'Mums' and Joyful Noise

We are asking all who can, to bring Chrysanthemums to decorate the sanctuary and reception room. Also, bring something that 'makes a joyful noise' like a tambourine, chimes, bells, castinetts, cymbals, zither, accordion, harpsichord, etc.

If you are interested in carpooling or need a ride to and from the consecration, email us at marymagdalafc@gmail.com. Please include both your name and phone number.

Prayer Requests

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

+Abdel Illah - nephew of Mary Vogl, member

+Mickey Bogart - friend of Cathy Engel, member

+Dan Scace, and family -friends of members Dick and Sandra Life, as he is being prepared for chemo.

+Jim Carroll - husband of member Dori Carroll

+Carol Lake, friend of Co-Pastor Jane

+Courtney Shook - daughter of Tom and member Jean Christen

+Dorothea Grimm - Mother of member Rosanna Bateman

+Sue Harari - friend of member Cathy Engel

+Mary Detweiller - member

+Jerry Padilla, father and Ryan Cordova nephew of member Lisa Jones

+Aidan - grandson of Mother Kae.

+Lauren Roob - friend of Rosanna Bateman

+Liz and Ken Zornes and family, whose daughter is struggling with addiction - friends of members Sandra and Dick Life

+Michael Keefe, son of member Yvonne Keefe

+Joanne Gallagher - member

+Dona Bosse - member

+Rosemary - Fr Michael' mother

+Dani - niece of the Cloyds - members

+Ruth Parker, sister of member Dori Carroll

+Jim and Lucille Bowen friends of Suzanne King, member

+Sharon and Leo Six – parents 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 families.

Dr. Barbara Immroth - sister of member Joanne Gallegher

Dolores Orsi - mother of member Jared Orsi

Herman Phillip - friend of Brad Rouse

Michael Binet -Godson of member Joanne Gallagher

Bernice Wagner - sister of member

Fr. Jim DeMuth

Aaron - Son of Morris & Francis Burns,

past members

Adrian - Son of Joe & Ann - friends of

members Cindy and David Cloyd

Mary Crosby - member

Clint Wisdom - brother-in-law of member Joan Chapman-Smith

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

Recording for Sunday - Aug 29, 2021

The recording of the readings and the homily given by Co-Pastor Rev. Jane Reina is available here. And here is the service document to view or print to assist in prayer.

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.

Click here to visit the Mary of Magdala, ECC website