Reflection from our Co-Pastors - July 19, 2022

GOD’S WILL WHERE I AM NOW

But the Lord answered me,

Say not, “I am too young.”

To whomever I send you, you shall go;

Whatever I command you, you shall speak.

Jeremiah 1:7

Last year, my college-aged son transferred schools. COVID had done a number on him those first two years, so he decided to transfer closer to home where many of his high school friends studied.

As with every decision, there is loss, gain and opportunity. Just weeks into the new school year, the father of one of his friends died. Another mom visited the crew soon after and asked how the boy was doing. She reported that my son, who'd lost his own father when he was younger, said quietly, “I can help him. Maybe that's why I'm here now.”

We're never too young or too old, and, if we're open to God, we might never be in the “wrong” place at all.

God of Wisdom and solace, use me to help others wherever I find myself today.

Amen

Amy Welborn, Living Faith, Daily Catholic Devotions

The community of Mary of Magdala is invited to witness the Baptisms of Ella Jane Mank, age 2 years, and Wyatt James Mank, age 6 months, on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 3:15 pm in the Sanctuary of our church.

Reverend Jane Reina will preside. What joy this brings!

This week at Mary of Magdala, ECC

Next Sunday July 24- Outdoor Mass and

Sack-Dinner Picnic

Mass will be on the south side of the building. Bring a lawn chair for comfort (We will have chairs available if you don't have one to bring) Masks are encouraged.

Please bring a sack lunch/dinner for your family and our Hospitality Ministry will provide drinks and dessert. Come and enjoy time to socialize after our outdoor Mass - with new and old Mary of Magdala friends.

Town Hall Tonight at 6:00 p.m.

Dear Members of the ECC

Greetings in the Holy Spirit

Our search for the Presiding Bishop nominees has concluded. The Presiding Bishop Nominating Committee discerned among more than one nominee and were guided through interviews, prolonged discussion, and informed faith to put forth one candidate, Fr. Paul Burson from The Church of the Beloved in Colorado. There were no floor nominations for this office.

Below are links to detailed information about Fr. Paul and his spiritual journey, leading to this nomination. We appreciate your thoughtful reading of the materials. (Click on each line for the information.)

Letters of Recommendation

Curriculum Vitae

Letter from Fr. Paul

Thoughts, Background and Vision from Fr. Paul

In order to introduce Fr. Paul to our beloved Communion, a series of Town Hall sessions are scheduled this month. Anyone can attend any sessions. It is not necessary to register for the sessions, but it would be helpful to submit questions in advance. That way, Fr. Paul can participate more fully in introducing himself. Attendees are also welcomed to ask questions during the sessions. Please submit advance questions to the Nominating Committee at eccpbnc@gmail.com

Below are the dates and times for the Town Hall sessions.

Tuesday, July 19 - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 28- 4:00 p.m.

The Zoom link will be the same for all gatherings:

Zoom Link: Here

Meeting ID: 820 7637 0010

Passcode: 450089

Thank you in advance for your review of Fr. Paul Burson’s information and for being part of the process of selecting the successor for Bishop Francis Krebs.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Presiding Bishop Nominating Committee

Sheila Leander - Teri Harroun - Paula Hayford - Claudia Kilby - Cynthia Drew -

Therese Gabriel - Mir Plemons

Please pray this prayer with us and hold our process, our Communion,

and Fr. Paul close to your heart.

Foot Washing Ministry

The Foot Washing Ministry was created for our community to support each other and match ‘time and talent’ with need.

A senior member of Mary of Magdala is in need of a ride to and from Mass.

She lives in southeast Loveland so we are asking for volunteers to either pick her up or bring her back home after mass. She also misses dinner so providing food after Mass is most welcome.

If you could assist with this request once a month or even one time, it would be incredibly helpful. Please contact Reverend Jane Reina at this email or via the office phone at 970-493-9536.

Join Us

Midweek Mass On Wednesday

11:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room

(no Zoom available for Wednesday Mass)

NoCo Pride in the Park

The 301 Faith Partners is hosted a booth at the NoCo Pride event this last weekend. Mother Rosean said she talked to 'a hundred people'. What a great opportunity to introduce our communities to others.

To learn more about Pride in the Park click here.

Request for Prayers

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

+ John Hynes - father of Rev. Jane's children, in hospice

+ Lynn and her grandson, John Quinn - friends of Anne Beavan

+ Brother Chuck Forester requested by Kerrie Anderson, member

+ Sarah Reveron and her daughter, Aliana - niece and grandniece of Rev. Jane Reina

+ Jane Tavener, sister of member Susan Tavener-Berry

+ Cathy Engel, member

+ Pauletta and Beth, friends of member Suzanne King

+ Cory Breslin - friend of member Kerrie Anderson

+ Jim, husband of Dori Carroll member

+ Joanne Gallagher - member

+ Deacon Katie (TLC), Curtis, & Baby Theo

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

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

+ Yvonne Keefe - member

+ Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother

+ 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.

+ Mother of Bishop Kae Madden

+ Dennis Snyder. brother-in-law of Ruth Alexander, member

+ John Crowfoot, friend of Jean Christen, member

+ Lauren Roob - friend of Rosanna Bateman, member

+ Dona Bosse - member

+ Blanca Mattalia Wyrzykowski, friend of Mother Rosean

+ Gloria Farrell, aunt of Co-Pastor Jane

+ Tom Froehlich, brother of Ann Russell, member

+ Verna Bodig, member

+ Kathie Reiten, mother of Pastor Rick.

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

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.

Service Recordings and More

16th Sunday in Ordinary time Sunday - July 17, 2022

A video recording of readings and (*part of) the homily by Reverend Jane Reina is available here. The full Sunday Mass worship ai d is available to help with prayer and meditation.

*Plans are in the works to re-record the homily.

#BLACKLIVESMATTER Reflection - 7/17/22

Dr Alexa Irene Canady:

First Black Neurosurgeon

Alexa Irene Canady was born in Lansing Michigan on November 7, 1950. Her mother was an educator and organizer and her father, a dentist. Canady and her younger brother were raised outside of Lansing and were the only two African-American students in their school. Their parents instilled an ethic of education and hard work. Despite obstacles of prejudice, sexism, and self-doubt (she almost dropped out of college due to a “crisis of confidence”), she persevered and earned her M.D. with Cum Laude honors.

She then became a surgical intern at the Yale-New Haven Hospital from 1975–1976. Although an exceptional student, she still faced prejudice and discriminatory comments as she was both the first Black and female intern in the program. On her first day as an intern, she was told by a top administrator that "you must be our new equal-opportunity package". Despite these prejudices, she was voted one of the top residents by her fellow physicians. Dr. Canady decided to specialize as a pediatric neurosurgeon, becoming the first African-American and the first woman to do so. She chose pediatrics because of her love of the children in the pediatric ward, inspired by their hope and optimism despite their circumstances. She was known to play video games with her pediatric patients and form relationships with them. In 1987, she became the Chief of Neurosurgery at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan.

After “retiring” and moving to Pensacola, Dr. Canady realized the need for a pediatric neurosurgeon in the area and joined the staff at Sacred Heart Hospital, working part-time. She also continued to do research with Wayne State University and eventually helped develop an antisiphon shunt that helps treat hydrocephalus.

In 1984, Dr Canady was named Teacher of the Year by Children's Hospital of Michigan, was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 1989, received the American Medical Women's Association President's Award in 1993 and was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from Wayne State University Medical School in 1994.

Today in honoring Dr Alexa Canady, let us offer a prayer of gratitude for all trailblazer for women and African Americans.

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

Our Vision – ‘Our guiding Light’

Weaving a tapestry of love, hope and justice for the world.

The 301 Faith Partners--Mary of Magdala, Trinity Lutheran, St Paul's Episcopal --have a Vision, Mission and Values statement that guides our relationships, interactions, and shared projects and ministries.

Read about our Mission, Core Values and Covenant here.

Newsletters of Trinity Lutheran Church and the St. Paul's Episcopal

What are our partners in ministry up to? Click here for the Trinity Lutheran Church monthly newsletter, "Tidings". And here is St Paul's weekly bulletin.