Celebrating the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 8th, 2023 12:30 pm

What we are, what we have, even our salvation,

All is gift, all is grace, not to be achieved

But to be received as a gift freely given.

—Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Join us at 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary or on Zoom for Sunday Mass with Mother Rosean Amaral presiding.

Our lectors and Eucharistic Ministers are Gray LaFond and Jim Berry.

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

The Presentation

The current disunity in Christianity, and between zealous believers of many kinds, reflects elements of hidden, super subtle prejudices inhabiting our old consciousness.



The Gospel, as a universal way of being human, invites us to move toward a further Christic horizon; to enter a deeper, more whole life in Christ.

This presentation will explore new directions highlighted by Thomas Merton and Thomas Keating, and others, and Rev. Len Schreiner’s own understanding of the “complete Christ” and the transcendent nature of the scriptures.

It will identify steps along the interspiritual path toward “becoming a universal spiritual person,” and the

soulful consciousness of the mystic, the contemplative, and the peacemaker.

“I have been trying almost all my life to work for a true catholicity, a fellowship wherein Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Taoists, Jews and the rest could recognize their common ground, and worship and meditate together without quarreling and yet without abandoning their interesting and colorful differences of method and style.” - Philosopher, Allan Watts

Join us on Wednesdays

October 18 and 25

6:00 pm - 7:30pm

On this Zoom Link

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

Commissioning of a new Pastor at Church of the Holy Family

Rev. Jane Reina is now sharing her time with another regional Ecumenical Catholic Community. (Please see announcement sent out Friday, Oct 6.)

Please join Church of the Holy Family for Mass on Sunday at 10:00 am. Rev. Jane Reina will be the celebrant and the homilist.

You can attend via Zoom by using this link. The landing page will request a passcode (CHF5y9Ak)

301 Faith Partners' Announcements

301 Faith Partners Monthly Fellowship

The 301 Faith Partners (Pub) Fellowship will be held in the Fellowship Hall after the Shared Service on Sunday, October 22. This will be our OCTOBERFEST with plenty of great beers. 

Please help out by signing up on the link below. There are still many tasks and /or foods to sign up for! We still need 3 more grillers!

Join the fellowship and fun(d) raiser for Habitat for Humanity. 

Sign up to help - here

Image by Engin Akyurt from Pixabay

ISAAC Reads

ISAAC Reads reconvenes on October 17th at 7pm via zoom to discuss the book Storming the Wall: Climate Change, Migration and Homeland Security (by Tod Miller). If you would like to be part of this learning community, studying the intersection of climate change and migration, RSVP to the session here to receive a zoom link. You will read the book alone or with friends between now and then, and join together for the zoom discussion. 

• If you feel you don't have time to read, or if you'd like to augment your reading, we have some very short videos you can watch before October 17th. These three videos are 9-12 minutes in length and specifically address the interactions of climate change and migration issues.  The first video links climate change to the Honduran caravan that occurred in 2019 and which was widely condemned by former President Trump. The second video talks about how climate change is part of the reason people are migrating and seeking asylum; however, there are no asylum provisions that can consider this as a reason for successful asylum appeals. Finally, the third video is more of documentary in nature and connects climate change to migration north from Guatemala.  

Climate Refugees fleeing drought were part of the migrant caravan from Central America

Migrations: A Global Grand Challenge Episode 4

Experts Warn: Climate Change Triggers Poverty and Migration in Rural Central America

Shared Service & Oktoberfest 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)
• Shared Worship at 10:30 am (in-person and on zoom. This link will be different from our standard Mass link)
• 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.

You guessed it, we need volunteers for food and time, please sign up HERE. Mary of Magdala is in charge of cleanup after the meal. Please 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!

Together we can share faith, fellowship, help our neighbors,

and have fun! EIN PROST!

Volunteering at Irish Elementary 

Volunteering has begun again at Irish Elementary Escuela Bilingue. Volunteers meet with students once per week to listen to them read in English. Knowledge of Spanish is not necessary. Currently there are 6 volunteers but there is a need for more volunteers - especially on Tuesday mornings. Other volunteer times are Tuesday afternoons, and also on Wednesdays. Contact Mary Raich for more information maryraich41@gmail.com

Program for Students with Food and Housing Insecurities

With the shortage of housing for students in our community, a number of them are considered housing insecure or homeless. LuMin (Lutheran Campus Ministry) is working to respond to this need in our community.



For the 2023-2024 school year, they have placed twenty-one financially challenged students in affordable housing and are providing additional assistance with a grant to subsidize the cost of rent. In addition, they will provide mentors from the Fort Collins community, establish peer support groups, and help connect students to other assistance through a social work intern.

Faith communities in Fort Collins are asked to provide food for dinners on Tuesdays when the students gather. Our 301 Faith Partners have helped with this ministry the last 2 years and plan to continue.

What we need: We are asking our 301 Faith Partnership to help with creating a dinner meal on October 10 and assist on October 17th. Typically, 15 students participate. 

Responses to this ministry by the students served has been overwhelmingly positive. They are grateful. In many cases, they would not be able to attend the university without this service.

Questions? Email Weltha at weltha@hotmail.com

If you are interested in helping out, use the sign-up genius below.

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.

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



+Joanne Kresl, friend of Suzanne King, member

+Lisa Moos, member

+Jim Carroll, husband of member Dori Carroll

+Lisa Jones, member

+Kolten Weitzel, grandson of Kerrie Anderson, member

+Juanita Newbre and Andy, aunt and cousin of MaryLou Devlin, 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

+Kelani, Grandniece, Daughter Rachel, and Ted, family 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.

+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.

Celebrating the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Celebrate with Fr. Teri Harroun presiding on October 1st. The video of the homily and readings is available here.

Mass Schedule

Sunday Oct 8 at 12:30 pm

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

Weekly Mass Wednesday, Oct 11 at

11:00 am

• Weekly mass in the Fireside Room
• No Zoom available

Sunday Oct 15 at 12:30 pm

• Father Michael Nicosia is presiding. In-person and with Zoom

Weekly Mass Wednesday, Oct 18 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



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.