Reflection from your Co-Pastors - Thurs, July 1

Reflection From Your Co-Pastors

July 1, 2021

Matthew's Gospel 9: 1-8

Today's passage from Matthew's Gospel shows Jesus administering the Sacrament of reconciliation to the paralytic that has been brought to him on a stretcher. He absolves the paralytic of his sins with the words, "Courage child, your sins are forgiven."

Jesus pardons this man from any guilt or negative feelings he may have toward himself. Jesus' absolution sets this man free and releases him from his own unloving of himself or desire for punishment.

Reconciliation involves a change in the relationship between God and human beings. It restores what is broken to a state of harmony with God. Reconciliation removes the barrier that has kept the Holy Spirit outside, and once again, gives entrance to God's life- giving love. As St. Paul tells us in Romans, "We are no longer... sinners or owerless. Instead, the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through

the Holy Spirit whom God has given to us." The whole message of reconciliation is centered around the love of God, and the death and resurrection of our Brother Jesus. It is a sacrament of healing and restoration of peace to mind and soul.

"Rise, pick up your stretcher, and go home." You, like the crowds who witnessed this Sacrament in Matthew's gospel, will be in awe over the grace of God's healing in the Sacrament of reconciliation.

Amen

(Source: beginningcatholic.com)

At Mary of Magdala, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available upon request by calling Co-Pastor Reverend Jane at 973-610-6104. (Yes, 973 is the correct area code)

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Summer 2021 Edition of the ECC Report

Official News of the Ecumenical Catholic Church

Read in this issue:

Mother Kae's ordination to Bishop on Sept 19th.
2020 Synod returns from recess on July 18th
'Town Hall' with Presiding Bishop Francis coming in August
Update from the chairs of the House of Pastors (Fr Teri Harroun is now the Co-Chair for the HOP) along with update from the House of Laity

Click here to read the full ECC Report Summer edition

Prayer Requests and Service Recordings

Praying for peace, health and well-being through

challenging times

+Ira Robinson, 18 mo. old grand-nephew of Mary Lou Devlin -member - is hospitalized. Please pray for Ira and family.

+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 and her daughter Tricia

+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

In gratitude for all who pray for and with our community.

+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

Service Recordings

Sunday - June 27 - 301 Faith Partners Service

The recording of the 3-church service and homily by Co-Pastor Dcn. Rosean Amaral is available here.

Past Recordings, Bulletins and Announcements

For all bulletins, reflections, Sunday recordings 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

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