Aug 8th Sunday Mass
at 5:00 pm
** Join us in church or on Zoom**
We are only here on this land for a few decades.
Use every day to bring joy
And not greed to our tired land so full of anguish.
—Dorothy Stang, S.N.D. de N
We are celebrating the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time. is presiding, Rev. Jane, concelebrating. Lectors are Ruth Alexander and Ralph Dorland. Bill Smith and our choir will provide prayerful song.
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Here is the service document for you to print to follow along and assist with prayer.
Zoom ID for Zoom App:
Call-in Audio Only:
Meeting ID:
Masks are still requested for attending the service in the church
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Please NOTE:
For safety concerns, all announcements of birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions and the 'Prayers of the People' you would like to add will need to be written before mass on the paper available at the back of the sanctuary. They will be picked up and brought to the lectern to be read.
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August 6 - Feast of the Transfiguration |
A reflection from Joan Chittister
And Peter said, “Rabbi, how good it is that we are here.
We will make three tents…” Mark 9:5
It is so easy to assume that by praying alone we will arrive at the pinnacle of the spiritual life. But it is exactly then that Jesus is calling us to leave our little mountaintops to care for the world as he cared for it.
Prayer is not meant to make us into a world unto ourselves. We do not pray in order to escape the world around us. We pray with one eye on the world so that we can come to understand what is really being asked of us here and now, at times like this, as co-creators of the universe.
Real prayer – real immersion in the scriptures – confronts us with a side of life that confronts the world as we know it. Once we hear the blind man calling for help; once we see the hungry waiting for food; once the scripture brings to light the effects of law over love we are impelled to change.
Our most contemplative people – Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Catherine of Siena, Ignatius of Loyola, Thomas Merton, Dorothy Day – are those who most actively sought the coming of the reign of God on earth. We pray to become like them.
Prayer, Jesus tells his disciples, is meant to bring us to see the world as God sees the world. It is meant to expand our vision, not trap us ‘in three tents’ in a world that is only ourselves. Commitment to the needs of the world is a sign of the presence of God in us.
[Rabbi,] I pray to be changed…
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Announcements - Mary of Magdala, ECC |
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An open letter from
Mother Kae - Bishop Elect
Dear Beloved People of God – the Rocky Mountain Region family:
As we celebrate the gifts of summer, we rejoice that the winds of Sophia Spirit have stirred among us in our collective “Yes” to call a local bishop. I am honored and humbled by the leadership gifts you recognize and call forth in me. I stand with you, excited and ready to serve our “household” or regional family....(for full letter, click here)
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Now what?
I have a question for you!!! “
As a member of our region, what do you expect, need or want from me, your local bishop, in the next six months or year?”
(respond via this link or directly to Mother Kae via her email)
I invite you to respond locally ..[via link above] or contact me directly. Please respond by August 21st. I am committed to reflect upon articulated expectations and hopes from you whom I serve in order to assimilate our visions, support and lead effectively.
Bishop-elect Kae 720-232-1562
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You are invited to join the family of Margie Weitz to celebrate her life
The celebration of our dear friend, Margie, is on
Sunday, August 15, 2021
from 1:00 to 3:30pm
Informal dress and no need for flowers. Please bring your happy memories to share with her family and friends. RSVP via this link.
(Place and directions available within the invitation.)
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301 Faith Partners - Doing more together |
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Join the Task Force to Support the Work of ISAAC
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On Thurs., Aug 12th at 7pm,the Immigration Task Force of the 301 Faith Partners Eco-Social Justice Ministry is meeting via zoom to do additional planning in support of the work of ISAAC.
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Meeting ID: 350 899 592 // Passcode: 028929
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For 301 Faith Partners family and friends
- Stand with ISAAC in a vigil against the recent Texas ruling again st DACA.
- At the church (Trinity) south lawn
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On Wed evening, Aug 11th
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1st Annual Home-y Welcome Event
Join the 301 Faith Partners and other churches across Ft. Collins and Loveland to offer household items to help students who are part of Lutheran Campus Ministries (LuMin) Student Housing Security Initiative program and the incoming international students. The goal is to make their student apartments functional, comfortable, conducive to study, and HOME-Y.
FOR MORE DETAILED information along with the wish list click HERE.
Donations may be brought to Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ (916 W Prospect Road, Fort Collins) on:
- Wednesday, August 11 from Noon -3 pm
- Thursday, August 12 from 3-7 pm
- Friday, August 13 from Noon-3 pm
Bins will be at both entrances beginning August 8 for early drop-offs. If you need to donate before August 8 or would appreciate pick up from your home contact mission@plymouthucc.org .
Help Provide Meals
Looking for families, individuals or small groups to prepare a meal and bring to the LuMin building on designated evenings. We will worship with the students, then serve the meal and help cleanup. Most students will be vaccinated. (Meals need to be adapted for those that do NOT eat meat, wheat or lactose.)
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'Pray Away' is now on Netflix
This unflinching documentary takes the viewer inside the history—and the legacy—of the “pray the gay away” movement.
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New CSU Course - Memory, Narrative, and Tragedy in Modern Catholic Thought
Class Times:
- Tues/Thurs 12:30-1:45 pm
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Link to CSU Catalogue
How do we remember (or forget) the past, especially when that past includes moments of serious trauma or grave injustice?
In this course, the concepts of memory, narrative, and the tragic in the writings of several modern Catholic thinkers will be examine. exploring worldview and ethical implications.
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Recording for Sunday - Aug 1, 2021
The recording of the readings and the homily given by Fr. Teri Harroun is available here. You can also view or print the Mass here to assist in prayer.
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Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times
+Dan Scace, and family -friends of Dick and Sandra Life, members, as he is being prepared for chemo.
+Jim Carroll - husband of Dori Carroll, member
+Bernice Wagner - sister of member Fr. Jim DeMuth, praying for her complete recovery.
+Carol 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
+Michael Keefe, son of member Yvonne Keefe
+Dona Bosse - member
+Rosemary - Fr Michael' mother
+Dani - niece of the Cloyds - members
From Michael Six - Thank you to all who prayed for my friend, Jared Stout. He is recovering well from surgery.
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+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
+Sharon and Leo Six – parents 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.
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 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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In gratitude for all who pray for and with our community. |
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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. 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
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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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