Reflections from Our Pastors

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Prayers for peace in this most unsettled time on the planet…

Psalm 130: 5-8 (adapted)

I wait for God, my soul waits,

And in God’s word I hope;

My soul waits for God.

More than those who watch for the morning,

More than those who watch for the morning.

Oh Israel, and Palestine, hope in God!

For with God there is steadfast love,

and with God is great power to redeem.

Two Prayers for Peace in Israel and Palestine

Two peoples, one land,

Three faiths, one root,

One earth, one mother,

One sky, one beginning, one future, one destiny,

One broken heart,

One God.

We pray to You:

Grant us a vision of unity.

May we see the many in the one and the one in the many.

May you, Life of All the Worlds,

Source of All Amazing Differences

Help us to see clearly.

Guide us gently and firmly toward each other,

Toward peace. Amen.

— Rabbi Sheila Weinberg, Jewish Community of Amherst, Amherst, MA

I pray for Your peace in troubled lands, in places where people fear each day, in cities or villages

under threat of danger.

I pray Your peace into the hearts of those who hate, into the minds of those who live in anger,

of those who long for revenge.

The hot winds of war sweep over so many lives, dear God, terror and cruelty following in their

wake, I do not know what else to do, but stand here making my appeal to heaven.

Peace I pray. Peace against all the odds, peace without compromise, peace strong and enduring,

peace so children never worry as they go to sleep.

Amen.

— Steven Charleston, Episcopal bishop, and citizen of the Choctaw Nation

Please pray for peace,

Mother Rosean

Friendly Reminders

Shared Service & Oktoberfest this Sunday October 22

(no 12:30 Mary of Magdala Mass)

On Sunday, October 22 the 301 Faith Partners will celebrate together!

Shared Adult Forum beginning at 9:00 am (In-person and Zoom)

Room 2 and on this Zoom Link (Different than the Shared Worship Link)

Shared Worship at 10:30 am (in-person and on zoom.

Here is the Zoom Link (Different than our Sunday Zoom link)

Passcode: 419433 Meeting ID: 896 7616 4246

Noon Oktoberfest!!

The Oktoberfest will include beer, brats, potato salad, and all the best of Oktoberfest! Bring your stein or cup to the celebration. This will also be a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity to help them reach their goal of $100,000.

We need just a few more volunteers for food and time, please sign up HERE. Scroll down the list of volunteer opportunities and add your name. To submit the form go to the bottom and hit 'continue' to fill in your name. THANK YOU ALL!

Book Exchange on Sunday

Books on spirituality, theology, and faith.

Would you like to pass on some of your well-loved books and get several new ones in return? Then stop by Mary of Magdala’s book exchange table in the narthex after our joint worship service on October 22, 2023. If you have no books to offer—don’t fret—take some that interest you anyway.

Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times.

+Joanne Gallagher, member

+David Devlin, member

+Joanne Kresl, friend of Suzanne King, member

+Lisa Moos, member

+Jim Carroll, husband of member Dori Carroll

+Kolten Weitzel, grandson of Kerrie Anderson, member

+Sabrina and her two children, currently homeless

+Grandneice of Father Michael Nicosia

+Linda Browell, member

+Sandra Carter, friend of Mary Vogel

+Franke Lonergan, friend of Cathy Engel

+Kris Jenkins, wife of Father Scott Jenkins

+Jen Banks, friend of Mary of Magdala

+Francisco Cruz Antonio, friend of Rev. Jane

+Yvonne Keefe, member

+Jo Anne, friend of Sandra Life, member

+Grace Robinson, member

+Jerry Padilla, father of member Lisa Jones

+Janessa and Hayden, sister and niece of Jen Banks

+Rachel, daughter of Mary Lou Devlin, member.

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A blessed and peaceful repose of souls for those who've passed and comfort for the friends and families.

+Juanita Newbre, aunt of MaryLou Devlin, member

+Jeanette Marian Banks (Brown) mother of Jen Banks

+Flavian Reising Jr., Father of Steve Reising, member

+Marge Gruber, friend of Michael Six, member

+Betty Jones, mother-in-law of Lisa Jones, member

+Jean Preslan, friend of Mother Rosean and Yvonne Wootten, member

+Josy Moos, Godmother of Tom Moos

+Fr. Fred Ball, OFR, ECC priest

+Bob Colhour, father of member Mark Colhour.

+Candy Palmer, friend of Mary Lou Devlin, member

+Johnny Berlyn Thomas, friend and benefactor out of his own poverty, of Pastor Jane

+Fr Don Willet, from John XXIII

+Linn Zink, friend of MoM, Social Justice advocate

+Bishop McGrath - RC diocese of San Jose, Friend of Suzanne King

+James Ryan cousin of Mary Lyons, member

+ Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother

+ Mother Sheila Dierks, ECC priest in Boulder

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.

Service Recordings and More

Celebrating the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Celebrate with Father Michael Nicosia presiding on October 15th. The video of the homily and readings is available here .

Mass Schedule

Sunday Oct 22 at 10:30 am

Faith Partners Service in person and Zoom followed by Oktoberfest
No 12:30 Mass

Weekly Mass Wednesday, Oct 18 at

11:00 am

Weekly mass in the Fireside Room
No Zoom available

Sunday Oct 29 at 12:30 pm

Rev. Jane Reina is presiding. In-person and with Zoom

Weekly Mass Wednesday, Nov 1 at

11:00 am

Weekly mass in the Fireside Room
No Zoom available

Did you miss an article or announcement?

Past e-bulletins posted here

Ongoing Giving Opportunities in Fellowship hall; see list here

ECC House of Laity, NEWSLETTER, August 2023, read here

Dedicating Altar Flowers? Contact Joan Stepleton at JoanStepleton@gmail.com or 864-650-2816. A $25 dollar donation is kindly requested.

The purpose of the Mary Magdalene Society is to financially support aspiring and current priests and encourage the development of youth in their spiritual journeys. Read more here.

Mary of Magdala Parish Community

Members: Need to view, update information or download a copy of the member directory? Just click here.

If you would like to contribute to Mary of Magdala, here are ways to schedule a single or recurring Sunday offertory.

All are invited and ALL are welcome to join our parish community. Here is the webpage with more information on membership

Our Vision – ‘Our guiding Light’

Weaving a tapestry of love, hope and justice for the world.

The 301 Faith Partners--Mary of Magdala, Trinity Lutheran, St Paul's Episcopal --have a Vision, Mission and Values statement that guides our relationships, interactions, and shared projects and ministries.

Read about our Mission, Core Values and Covenant here.

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Newsletters of Trinity Lutheran Church and the St. Paul's Episcopal

Click here for the Trinity Lutheran Church monthly newsletter, "Tidings". And here is St Paul's weekly bulletin.