Reflection from your
Co-Pastors - July 12, 2021
In case you missed it:
The Body of Christ
Father Michaël’s homily yesterday was a bit different than we might expect. It could be considered profound and certainly one part of it in particular is challenging and heart/mind provoking. It is here for us to read again, in the quiet of our hearts, to hear the ringing of us, a Eucharistic People.
Consider that we are at the beginning edges of seismic change in the world, our society, our culture, our church. Truly, I found myself deep within myself at Mass to capture just a hint of the depth of the Spirit of change. Hearing it put this way, brings to new life those words by St. Teresa of Avila and so many saints and mystics.
I pray for blessings for our community as we continue and grow in the service we were blessed to be called. Let’s dialog!
From Father Michael’s homily yesterday.
“WE are the Body of Christ…
which led me to a deeper realization about our liturgy today.
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What if,
when breaking the bread Jesus was saying,
“This, the community before me,
is my body given up to bring life to the world”?
What if,
raising the cup he was saying
this community’s service is my blood
poured out to fulfill the covenant of justice and peace”?
What if,
our loving, our serving,
our challenging,
patterned after his,
is what we are called to do
in memory of him and this whole church is the element that is being consecrated?
I have come to a growing awareness that, when I elevate the consecrated bread and wine, it is you that I am bowing to. +”
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Photo by Gary Scott from FreeImages |
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Schedule of Upcoming Services |
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July 18th—5:00 pm in the church
and on Zoom.
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July 25th—5:00 pm in the church
and on Zoom.
Note: It is anticipated that all the masses held this summer will be at 5:00 pm in the sanctuary and on Zoom. We will record all or part of the worship service and post them on our website on Monday, the day after the service.
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This Week Featured Opportunities |
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Colorado Humanities Presents
Changing the Legacy of Race & Ethnicity: Whites and Racial Justice - July 15, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Plan to join our next conversation. Sign up here to attend. This series is free and will be broadcast live on YouTube and Facebook. Learn more
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Habitat for Humanity Opportunities |
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Here are some ways in which you, too, can help Habitat build:
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Volunteer for our next build date: Saturday, 08/07/21, 7:45 AM – 3:30 PM. A limited number of openings are available;
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Help prepare a lunch for the crew working on the above date, 08/07/21. There will be about 15 hungry folks. St Paul’s is joining with Trinity Lutheran to provide the meal.
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Work at the Habitat ReStore. The ReStore is open 10AM – 5PM, Tuesdays thru Saturdays. They need help in checking-in donations, pricing items for sale, organizing, etc. The staff would welcome even just a couple of hours of your time per we
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Donate through 'St Paul’s Habitat Challenge'. Just write a check to St Paul’s, put “Habitat” on the memo line, and your donation will be doubled by The Vestry Challenge Match (up to total $2,000), then doubled again (up to total $110,000) by Habitat’s sponsors. Your $1 donation can become $2, then $4!
For more info on any of the above, please email Gray Currier or call/text him at (970) 962-4057. You - yes You! - can help Habitat build homes, community, and hope!
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Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times
+Jim Carroll - husband of Dori Carroll, member
+Bernice Wagner - sister of member Fr. Jim DeMuth, praying for her complete recovery.
+Carl Lake, friend of Co-Pastor Jane
+Courtney Shook - daughter of Tom and Jean Christen, member
+Dorothea Grimm - Mother of Rosanna Bateman, member
+Sue Harari - friend of Cathy Engel
+Mary Detweiller - member
+Rob Frank - friend of Kerrie Anderson - member
+Jerry Padilla, father and Ryan Cordova nephew of Lisa Jones - member
+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 Sandra and Dick Life
In gratitude for all who pray for and with our community.
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+Michael Keefe, son of member Yvonne Keefe
+Dona Bosse - member
+Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother
+Dani - niece of the Cloyds - members
+Ruth Parker, sister of Dori Carroll
+Joanne Gallagher - member, and for her sister, Dr. Barbara Immroth
+Jim and Lucille Bowen friends of Suzanne King, member
+Leo Six – father of Michael Six
+Mike Gudim
+Suzanne King - member
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For the peaceful repose of souls for those who've passed and comfort for the families.
Adrian - Son of Joe & Ann - friends of
members Cindy and David Cloyd
Mary Crosby - member
Clint Wisdom - brother-in-law of Joan Chapman-Smith
Leon - father of Mother Cynthia
Kristin - daughter of ECC priest Scott Jenkins.
Joan Kneeland - sister-in-law of Bill Kneeland
Rita Ortiz, friend of Deacon Rosean
Margie Weitz - member
Chris Bachman, friend of Lisa Jones
Bob, husband of Joyce Dehaven -
friend of Cathy Engel
David Heyman -member
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Recording for Sunday - July 11th
The recording of the readings and the homily given by Father Michael Nicosia is available here. You can also view or print the Mass here to assist in prayer.
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#BlackLivesMatter Reflection
Sunday's #BLM reflection is adapted from a web site that honors “forgotten” Chicago women who died violent deaths and whose cases remain unsolved. As we continue to raise our “#BlackLivesMatter” consciousness, we not only honor and mourn the famous but also the unknown.
“Her name is Nancie Carolyn Walker. She danced most of her life, including at Frances Parker High School on Chicago’s Near North Side, where she was also the captain of the cheerleading squad. Dancing remained a lifelong passion that she once studied at Columbia College before deciding to carve out a career as an entrepreneur. She also attended Roosevelt University. Nancie loved hushpuppies. She loved to go out to various restaurants and sample different foods. She loved to ‘step’ (the Chicago-bred version of ballroom dancing to smooth grooves in the key of R&B). She was loved. And she loved back. And her love is not forgotten.”
“Her sister Myrna sensed something was wrong when Nancie didn't show up for lunch in January, 2003.... Myrna called again and again that day and the next—all day long. No answer. ... Nancie had called to say she was on her way to meet Myrna for lunch. The
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family contacted police who were not particularly moved to action. They figured it was a run-of-the-mill walk away from your home and life case. But that just didn't make any sense. Nancie was a businesswoman. Why would she just up and walk away? The answer was simple: She wouldn’t.”
“Seven weeks after Nancie disappeared, on March 19, 2003, the news came. The kind of bad news that stuns the soul. They had found her remains in trash bags left on the Bishop Ford Highway. She was 55.”
The facts don’t lie. Black women are murdered at twice the rate of women of other races in the United States. Today, we lift Nancie, her family, and all “forgotten” victims of violent deaths in our hearts and prayers.re.
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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
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
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Who Are the 301 Faith Partners? |
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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.
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Read the Vision, Mission, Core Values and Covenant here.
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