Reflection from your Co-Pastors - Tuesday, January 13, 2022
There still time to bask in the starlight of Epiphany! Look up in the night’s sky; so many stars! Orion was in the sky last night and what a wonder to see!
The Magi were wrapped up in hope in the star, and we can wrap ourselves in the hope of gathering together and what a party we will have! Expect that the Spirit will fill us up with at least as much rejoicing as She filled the Magi when the star settled on the One.
Our community of seekers, searchers, and pilgrims can identify with those Gentile followers of a star. Joyce Rupp in the 1st reading from Sunday brings us so subtly into the Magi’s search, bringing attention to our yearning. The 1st reading, The Seeker, is here again for you to enjoy. It is so us, together.
The Seeker, from Out of the Ordinary, by Joyce Rupp
--> To hear The Seeker read by Co-Pastor Jane, click here
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I do not ride on camels
through a wind-swept desert.
I do not carry gifts
that are fit for a king.
I do not see the star
that guides the stalwart riders.
Yet, I, too, am seeking.
I, too, am longing.
I go among the busy days
yearning for the unknown One.
In the breath of a prayer,
In the care of a friend,
In the beauty of a bird,
a star-like glimpse comes to me.
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A flicker of hope arises,
enough to stay in the fray,
to keep searching for the One
who is slowly revealed
in tiny sparks of daily encounters.
Holy One, you who reveal,
make manifest your presence.
Open the eyes of my heart.
Awaken my unattuned spirit.
Bring me to full attention,
So that I come to know,
In my every moment,
your radiant star of guidance.
– Joyce Rupp
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Celebrating Mass This Month - Virtually |
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Friends and Members of Mary of Magdala, ECC
Due to the rapid rise in cases of Covid within Larimer County, Mary of Magdala, ECC and our 301 Faith Partners will return to virtual Sunday celebration via Zoom. This new online worship policy will be in effect until the Larimer County 7-day positivity rate returns below 15%, according to the Larimer County Covid-19 Dashboard
It is with both joy and sadness that we return to Zoom. We all looked forward to gathering together again. We grieve that Covid continues to impact our families, larger community and the world, but joyful that we have the means to be together as a community via technology.
It is wonderful to see all your smiling faces on Zoom, and the time to visit in small groups (Community Chat will be hosted starting this weekend.)
If you haven't tried Zoom yet, we invite you to tune in this coming Sunday at 5pm where we will join together in worship and celebrate Communion, pray for one another and joyfully sing.
Yours in Christ - Mary of Magdala, ECC Leadership Council
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Creating Community
"Wherever We Are"
Join Us Via Zoom this
Sunday at 5pm
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Family Housing Network:
Our week to serve the families of FHN (also known as FFH, Faith Family Hospitality) is
February 6-13
We have been so blessed by your help during our past rotations, and thank you in advance if you are able to help in one of these capacities.
Volunteer opportunities February 6-13
Mon, Feb. 7 - from 6-8 pm –
- 2 dinner hosts needed to greet families, stay for dinner.
Tues, Feb 8 - 5:30-7:30 pm
- 3 cooks needed to prepare & serve the dinner, clean up
Thurs. Feb. 10 - 5:30-7:30pm
- 3 cooks to prepare & serve dinner, clean up
- 1 or 2 overnight hosts: 8 pm to 7 am
Fri, Feb. 11- from 6-8 pm
- 2 Evening hosts, greet families, stay for dinner.
We will also need another one or two overnight hosts for one night during that week, even though no specific night was assigned. Let us know if you can help.
Please feel free to call Jean Christen at 970-213-7808 or Lynne Barnes at 970-420-6462 with questions or concerns. And thank you again. 🙏
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Ecumenical Catholic Communion |
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News from the ECC -
Winter 2022
In this edition of the ECC Report are national updates and information. This includes..
- A letter from Bishop Francis
- Update on the Mary of Magdalene Society
- An Opportunity to join a Book Club to read 'My Grandmother's Hands'
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Registration for the Anti-Racism workshop “In Solidarity"
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Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times
+The Devlin Family - David, Mary Lou, and Teddy, members
+Gale -beginning chemo. Uncle of Gaston Lopez, member
+Colleen DeMuth - member
+Michael Six - member
+Mary Lynn Eyestone, sister of Joan Chapman Smith, member
+Mother Rosean, Co-Pastor and her household
+Josef Schneider - prayers for healing from recent injury, member
+Yvonne Keefe - member
+Michael Juranek, recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, friend of David and Mary Lou Devlin
+Everly Parks - 4 year-old with cancer, friend to Lynne and Jim Barnes, members.
+Miles - 10 year-old with cancer, friend of David and Mary Lou Devlin
+Harry, 11 year canine companion to Gray La Fond.
+ Mary Etta Fothergill - friend of member Cathy Engel
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+Jerry Padilla, father and Ryan Cordova nephew of Lisa Jones - member
+Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother
+Mike Gudim
+Suzanne King - member
+Joanne Gallagher - member
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A blessed and peaceful repose of souls for those who've passed and comfort for the friends and families.
+Jerry Foxhoven, uncle of Bill Smith, member
+Craig Starbird, brother-in-law of Mary Lyons, member
+Joan and Bill Wertzberger - friends of member Cathy Engel
+For the niece of Steve and Cheryl Backsen (of Trinity Lutheran) and the entire Backsen family
+Fr. Denny Dempsey - and in gratitude for his spiritual presence in my life - Gaston Lopez
+Leo Six – Father of Michael Six, member
+Dolores Orsi - mother of member
Jared Orsi
+Adrian - Son of Joe & Ann - friends of
members Cindy and David Cloyd
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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.
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Recording - Sunday, Jan.9, 2022
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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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