Reflection from Your Co-Pastors
Monday, July 26
Small is Good
The Kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed…Matthew 13:31
In high school, I had a dynamic sophomore religion teacher: Sister Karla. She made each of us teach one of Jesus' parables to our class. I got the parable of the mustard seed. After fretting over the assignment, I came up with an idea to graphically illustrate how small a mustard seed was. So, placing a quarter on a desk in front of the room,
I took a small box of mustard seeds (from my mother's spice drawer), and with a pair of tweezers, I carefully placed the seeds one by one on the quarter, counting them aloud as I did. I do not recall the actual number, but it was large enough to impress my classmates, my teacher and even me!
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That assignment taught me lessons such as these: Small is good. With tiny seeds, God starts big and beautiful things like trees, flowers and even human beings! God's Kingdom in our midst is not always showy-- especially when it is in its "seed stage."
What small thing in my life right now needs my respect and care?
Sister Melanie Svoboda, S.N.D.
Living Faith: Daily Catholic Devotions
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Leadership Council Meeting - TONIGHT Monday, July 26, 6:30 p.m.
The Leadership Council is meeting on Monday and you are invited! The council meetings are open to any memberx of the community. If you are interested in attending, email us or call us at 970 493-9536.and we will provide you with the Zoom link information.
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Recording for Sunday - July 25
The recording of the readings and the homily given by C0-Pastor Dcn Rosean Amaral is available here. You can also view or print the Mass here to assist in prayer.
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#BLM Reflection for July 25
Mary Magdalene is one of the “hidden figures” of early Christianity. Her image has repeatedly been conscripted, contorted and contradicted. As we celebrate our patroness, it seems appropriate that our #BlackLivesMatter reflection honor another “hidden figure Mary”, Mary Jackson, who with Katherine Johnson (whom we’ve honored previously) and other mathematically talented Black women, was instrumental, “behind the scenes” to the success of early space programs.
Mary Jackson (1921 –2005) earned bachelor's degrees in mathematics and physical science from Hampton University in 1942. After graduation, she taught mathematics for a year at an African-American school in Maryland at a time when public schools were still segregated across the South. She also began tutoring high school and college students, which she continued to do throughout her life.
In 1951, Jackson was recruited by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, which in 1958 became NASA. She and her research mathematician colleagues, were called “computers” for their ability to quickly and accurately perform systems of complex mathematical calculations.
In 1953, she accepted an offer to work for engineer Kazimierz Czarnecki in the Supersonic
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Pressure Tunnel, a wind tunnel used to study the forces of winds twice the speed of sound on model aircraft. Czarnecki encouraged her to pursue training so that she could be promoted to an engineer. She needed to take graduate-level courses in mathematics and physics to qualify for the job. They were offered in a night program by the University of Virginia, held at the all-white Hampton High School. Jackson had to petition the City of Hampton to allow her to attend the classes. After completing the courses, she was promoted to aerospace engineer in 1958, and became NASA's first Black female engineer.
By 1979, Mary Jackson had achieved the most senior title within the engineering department. She decided to take a demotion in order to serve as an administrator in the Equal Opportunity Specialist field where worked to make changes and advance careers of women and minorities who were accomplished in their fields. She continued to work at NASA until her retirement in 1985. The 2016 movie, Hidden Figures, focused on the stories of Mary and her colleagues and brought long-overdue recognition for their significant contribution to America’s space program.
Click here to read about NASA honoring Mary Jackson with building naming celebration.
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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.
+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
In gratitude for all who pray for and with our community.
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+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.
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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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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