Celebrating the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 24, 2023 12:30 pm

There must be always remaining

in every life,

some place for the singing of angels,

some place for that which in itself

is breathlessly beautiful.

—Howard Thurman

Join us at 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary or on Zoom for Sunday Mass with Rev. Jane Reina presiding.

Our lectors are Ruth Alexander and Ralph Dorland and Eucharistic

Ministers are Becky and Matt Chavez. Our deepest appreciation for our Music Ministry for providing spirit-filled song.

Here is the worship aid (view or print) to assist with prayer.



• Zoom Link: Here
• For Zoom App:  431 502 8167
• Call-in Audio Only:  +1 669 900 6833
• Meeting ID: 431 502 8167

A note from our Liturgy Ministry: You are always welcome to sit during the liturgy as you need.

Mary of Magdala Announcements

Weekly Monday Morning Peace Prayer

Peace reaches deep into our psyche to heal and renew. It radiates from the deepest place within us. While it seems that all creation and institutional bodies are in chaos, Jesus still calls us to the Peace of Christ (John 20.21). It is that Peace within us that radiates outward.

“Where two or more are gathered, there I am in your midst”

(Matt 18:19-20).

If you have the inclination and 20 minutes, please join us in prayer Pray with us for peace in the world and within ourselves. 

Monday mornings at 9am on this Zoom link

Meeting ID: 844 1669 8343

Passcode: 557026

May Mary, Mother of the World, who abhors all violence, bless us.

Rev. Jane

The ECC Truth and Reconciliation Communion invites you

 to attend this sponsored event

Join us as we discuss The 1619 Project, A New Origin Story, by Nikole Hannah-Jones. Find out what the controversy is all about! How will this book inform your ministry and everyday life.

You can READ or VIEW 'The 1619 Project' on your own in August, and September. Available in audio, print and even a streaming mini-series on HULU.

What are the implications of this noteworthy book?

Join one or both ninety-minute discussion sessions.

September 27 (Chapter 11-18)

6:30p MT -- Via this Zoom link

No registration required; just join in. Even if you have not had time to read the book, come and listen to the conversation.

Want to know more about 1619?

Listen to this excellent interview of Nikole-Hannah Jones:

Learn how the book was produced for television here

Read the ECC Anti-Racism statement on the ECC website. Please send all questions and comments via email to Rev. Joan Crawford.

Raphael Daniel Kline -- 6 lbs 9oz

On September 18, Deacon Katie of Trinity Lutheran, Curtis & big brother Theodore, welcomed new baby Raphael to their family! Everyone is healthy and at home. We rejoice with the Kline family and wish Katie (and Curtis) much rest and cuddles during her maternity leave.

301 Faith Partners' Announcements

301 Partner Prayer group

Please come to the first gathering of the 301 Partner Prayer group!

• When: Monday, September 25, 10:30
• Where: In the Fireside Room.

 The Spirit continues to be doing something new here at Trinity, as St Paul, Mary of Magdala and Trinity continue to live out our commitment to the 301 Covenanted Partnership.

The 301 Partners prayer Group invites all of us to be praying for three intentions:

To give thanks for how far we have come

To listen and discern The Spirits plan for our future

To pray and offer support for our Pastors and those in leadership

The 301 Partners Prayer Group meets on the last Monday of the month @ 10:30 in the Fireside Room. If you have questions or comments please email, Pat Wiedower.

301 Faith Partners Immigration Task Force

and Joint Social & Eco Justice Team

LAST SUNDAY TO DONATE

UPDATE The response to our hygiene bag drive has been great - over 50% of the items requested have been entered into SignUp Genius! If you have already donated items - but did not use the Signup Genius - please do that here - OR - send an email to soc-ecojustice@stpauls-fc.org so we can tally your contributions.

• Drop off Deadline is Sunday, September 24, 11:30 am.
• Drop off Location: Boxes labeled “ISAAC Youth Hygiene Bag Drive” in the far-right corner of Fellowship Hall.

We will be assembling the bags in the Fellowship Hall at 11:45 that day. If you can help, send an email to soc-ecojustice@stpauls-fc.org .

ALSO - We also have seen a few winter coat donations - deadline is the same to donate those at 301 E Stuart.

• NEW winter gear (ages 12-19) dark color coats preferred--- -- youth coats sizes 12, 14, 16 and adult coats sizes S,M,L
• Winter hats + warm gloves (all sizes and colors)

Many Thanks!

Questions? Email Judy Matthews at soc-ecojustice@stpauls-fc.org.

Love walking?

Want your walk to benefit the Foodbank?

Register this week!

UPDATE on the Crop Walk The time for the Church World Service CROP WALK is here. The good news is that we have $286 pledged so far from the 301 Partners Hunger Busters. The not-so-good news is that there only two walkers signed up! Our goal is to raise $500. 

We need more walkers OR if you can’t walk, DONATE to someone who is walking! It is so easy to donate online, go HERE. Scroll down and look for the 301 Partners Hunger Busters. There you can sign up to WALK OR DONATE. 

The official date is Sunday, October 1 at 1 pm at First Presbyterian.

Thanks to all who have donated their time and/or treasure!!

Joint Social- and Eco-Justice Team

NEW: Calendar of Events, Meetings and Opportunities

To see all of the events, meetings and Opportunities in one place, click here.

Trinity Readers

The Trinity Readers will meet to discuss 'The House That Love Built" by Sarah Jackson – the story of a rescue house started by the author for those released from the Aurora Detention Center. There is more than one book with this title, so make sure you choose the correct one! . Come every month, or come just when the book especially interests you.



When: October 3 at 9:30 am

Where: Room 2 and on Zoom here-

Questions?  Call Nadine Hunt at 970-825-3730.

Mark Your Calendar - October 22

Adult Forum

Shared Service & Oktoberfest

with Fundraiser for Habitat

On Sunday, October 22 the 301 Faith Partners will begin with a Shared Adult Forum, followed by Shared Worship, and then continue to an Oktoberfest fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity to help them reach their goal of $100,000. Our celebration will include beer, brats, potato salad, and all the best of Oktoberfest!

You guessed it, we need volunteers for food and time, please sign up HERE.

Together we can share faith, fellowship, help our neighbors, and have fun! EIN PROST!

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.

Celebrating the 23nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Celebrate with Mother Rosean Amaral presiding on September 10. The video of the homily and readings is available here.

Mass Schedule

Weekly Mass Wednesday, Sep 27 at

11:00 am

• Weekly mass in the Fireside Room
• No Zoom available

Sunday October 1 12:30 pm

• Father Teri Harroun is presiding. In-person and with Zoom

Weekly Mass Wednesday, Oct 4 at

11:00 am

• Weekly mass in the Fireside Room
• No Zoom available

Sunday Oct 8 at 12:30 pm

• Mother Rosean Amaral is presiding. In-person and with Zoom

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.

• The Summer newsletter from the Office of the Presiding Bishop of the Ecumenical Communion can be read 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



The ECC Regional Website - View here.

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.