Reflections from Your Pastors

Thursday, July 20, 2023

“I have seen the Teacher!” John 20: 18

Dear siblings in Christ,

This Sunday, July 23rd, we will celebrate the Feast Day of our Patron, St. Mary of Magdala. Our presiding Bishop Pablo Burson will join us for the festivities and Reverend Jane Reina will be the celebrant.

All are welcome to this important celebration reclaiming the truth of the Magdalene. As theologian Elizabeth Johnson CSJ tells us, “Mary of Magdala was one of Jesus’ most influential apostles--not a prostitute. Mary kept vigil at the cross throughout Jesus’ crucifixion, discovered the empty tomb after Jesus’ resurrection, and was then commissioned to ‘go and tell’ the good news.”

Thankfully, contemporary scholarship has rightfully restored our understanding of Mary of Magdala as an important early Christian leader. Now she can become the same inspiring role model for 21st century disciples that she was for 1st century Christians. (Future Church)

Whether you are a member of our faith community, a friend of Mary of Magdala, or you’d just like to stop by to be part of honoring the Apostle to the Apostles, join us for this special Mass on Sunday at 12:30 PM. Afterward, stay for fellowship and a summer salad potluck. You are welcome here and we look forward to your presence among us.

In Christ’s peace,

Mother Rosean

This Sunday is the

Feast of St. Mary Magdalene - Sunday, July 23rd

Reverend Jane will preside and Presiding Bishop Pablo Burson will co-celebrate on this special feast day!

🥗🥗Also, celebrate with us after mass with a

SUMMER SALAD POTLUCK!🥙🥙

Please join us right after Mass in the Fellowship Hall for a summer salad potluck. No sign-up needed. Bring your favorite summer salad to enjoy a healthy meal & wonderful fellowship. Beverages will be provided. Come one, come all.

We hope to see you there.

Request for Prayers

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

+Patrice Alexander, sister of Ruth Alexander, member

+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

+Please pray for family of Mary Lou Devlin, member. Grandniece Kelani - 9 1/2 year old. Ted - as he is with his Dad. Daughter Rachel.

+Richard Keith, friend of Janet Seahorn, member

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

+Lisa Moos, member

+Mickey Bogart, friend of Cathy Engel

+Jim Carroll, husband of member Dori Carroll

+ Mary Detweiller, member

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

+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

+Linn Zink, friend of MoM, Social Justice advocate

+Fr Don Willet, from John XXIII

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

+James Ryan cousin of Mary Lyons, member

+ Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother

+ Mackayla Mckenzie, daughter of Brittany Romey, member

+ Mother Sheila Dierks, ECC priest in Boulder

+Peter Marshall, brother of Margie Karuzas, member

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 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time and Pride

Celebrate with Mother Rosean Amaral. You can view the video of readings and her Homily here.

Mass Schedule

Sunday July 23 at 12:30 pm

Rev. Jane Reina is presiding In-person and with Zoom
Bishop Paul Burson will be joining our celebration

Weekly Mass Wednesday, July 26 at

11:00 am

Weekly mass in the Fireside Room
No Zoom available

Sunday July 30 at 12:30 pm

Father Frank Quintana is presiding In-person and with Zoom

Mary of Magdala Parish Community

All are invited and ALL are welcome to join our parish community.

Here is the webpage with more information on membership
If you would like to contribute to Mary of Magdala, here are ways to schedule a single or recurring Sunday offertory.
Need to view, update information or download a copy of the member directory? Just click here.

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.

The ECC Regional Website is now live - 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.