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Reflection from Our Pastors
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Be Bold in Christ
"We gave you strict orders did we not,
to stop teaching in that name. (the name of Jesus)
Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching
and want to bring this man's blood upon us."
But Peter and the Apostles said in reply,
"We must obey God rather than men…
We are witnesses of these things,
as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."
(Acts 5: 27-33)
The Sadducees had already arrested Peter and John for healing and preaching not long ago, letting them off with a warning not to do any more teaching about Jesus. Yet, the apostles went right back to the temple to teach about the resurrection of Jesus, and to call the Jews to repent and return to God. They were obeying God, rather than men.
They were acting with complete boldness. This boldness was given to them by the Holy Spirit in answer to their prayers. The apostles testify that they have witnessed these acts of God, and that the Holy Spirit is with them.
And now, Peter, John, and the other ten apostles are daily visiting the same walkway, healing people, bringing in crowds from all over the city, from out of town, and healing every single one of them, all at the doorstep of those who have threatened them with punishment. The apostles are bold, which is an empowerment given them by the Holy Spirit.
On Sunday, April 27, our guest presider was Fr. Frank Quintana. His message to us as Christians, as people who manifest Christ, was that we are to be bold. “We are called to make noise,” he said, “to make good trouble; to stand up, speak up, love each other, and to be brave in the face of our fears.” “The power that rose Jesus from the dead,” said Fr. Frank, “is the same power that dwells within each of us.”
We, then, are empowered to continue Christ’s mission of healing and teaching and praising God through the sacramental life. We are all ambassadors to a world in desperate need of Christ. Let us not ration our gift of the Spirit.
Please listen to Fr. Frank’s homily here.
Blessings,
Mother Rosean
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Thank you, everyone!
On behalf of the administration at ISAAC and the immigrant community that ISAAC serves, I want to thank the Mary of Magdala community for your exceeding generosity through our Lenten almsgiving boxes project. The total donation to ISAAC was $5817.00. All the money will go into ISAAC’s Emergency Accompaniment to support families in crisis due to unjust deportations and oppressions. The fund provides cash assistance for mom’s and kids whose breadwinner has been deported or cannot work for fear of being arrested, for legal aid, and to stand up ISAAC’s emergency response in a host of other ways. Thank you, thank you! Your kindness matters.
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The Liturgy Committee Requests Your Input
The Mary of Magdala Liturgy Committee was formed with both lay and clergy to ensure the parishioners can continue to engage with the Mass and deepen their faith and relationships with God.
Liturgy can take many forms. Periodically, we review our worship service (liturgy) content to ensure it remains meaningful for members, balancing tradition with evolving ecumenical beliefs. Our philosophy is to seek, enrich, and expand our understanding and practice of worship.
We are asking for feedback on the necessity, length, and the clarity of the liturgy and the engagement with the themes of our special liturgies. And this year we want to explore the possibility of hosting short discussions prior to mass on the readings, gospel and spirituality.
Please respond to the survey HERE THIS WEEK!
We want to hear from ALL voices within our community.
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2nd Sunday in Easter
April 27th, 2025
On Sunday, April 27th, Father Frank Quintana presided and delivered the homily. The service recording is available to view here.
Other Mass recordings can be accessed via our service recordings website here.
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Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times.
+Mary Powers and Katie Richards, members healing from long COVID
+Milo Pasquale Cushman -- brother of Liz Urban, member
+Hope Kunze, for healing, granddaughter of Mother Rosean
+ Valerie Dorr, surgery, mother of Deana Andrist, TLC
+Cindy Cloyd, member
+Sandra Life, member
+Julie Lucas, daughter of Bruce and Carol Yeazell
+The Grant and Cloyd families, for healing
+Pedro Engel, for healing
+Carolyn Sue Cecil and family, friends of Mary
of Magdala
+ Mary Lou and David Devlin, members
+Rachel, Ryan, & Chloe Honeybourne, family of Julia Morrow, friend of Mary of Magdala
+ Sharyl Hoepfinger, for prayers of healing
+ Jenny Witzke, for prayers of support
+ Fr. Frank Quintana, for healing
+ Sean Raynes, grandson of Richard and Sandra Life, members
+Rachel, daughter of Mary Lou Devlin, member
+Rev. Kate Lehman, ECC clergy
+Amanda Staut, friend of Lisa Jones, member
+Ted Newbre (Devlin), member of Mary of Magdala
+Jean Powers, daughter of Mary Powers
+Frederique Pesin, and her family, friends of Mother Rosean
+Pastor Rick Reiten, Pastor at Trinity Lutheran
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A blessed and peaceful repose of souls for those who've passed and comfort for the friends and families.
+Donna Lusby, friend of Ralph, Anne, Debbie, Mark, Dori, and Tom, members
+Lois Hug, mother of MaryAnne Heyman, member
+Richard Life, member of Mary of Magdala
+Donald Sherlock, brother-in-law of Dori Healy
+Joseph Grant, nephew of David and Cindy Cloyd
+Dennis Healy, Tom Healy's brother and Dori's brother-in-law
+Barbara Lange, grandmother of Gray La Fond
+Leonard Urban, friend of members at MoM
+Tess Peters, friend of Mary Lou Devlin, member
+Kelly Cahill, friend of Ruth Alexander
+Pauline Devlin, David Devlin's mother
+James Lyons, brother-in-law of Mary Lyons, member
+Carole Lyons, sister-in-law of Mary Lyons, member
+Jessica Melton, family friend of Jane Reina
+Betty Smith, mother of Bill Smith, member
+Grace Robinson, member of Mary of Magdala
+Mary Detweiler, member of Mary of Magdala
+Allen Wilberton, brother of Tom Wilberton
+Sharon L. Six, mother of Michael Six, member
+Jim Carroll, husband of member Dori Carroll
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Sunday Mass
May 4, 12:30 PM
- Third Sunday after Easter
- In person and via Zoom
- Rev. Jane Reina presiding
Wednesday - Weekday Mass
May 7, 11:00 am
- Weekday Mass in the Fireside room
- No Zoom available
- Mother Rosean presiding
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Sunday Mass
May 11, 12:30 PM
- Forth Sunday after Easter
- In person and via Zoom
- Mother Rosean Amaral presiding
Wednesday - Weekday Mass
May 14, 11:00 am
- Weekday Mass in the Fireside room
- No Zoom available
- Mother Rosean presiding
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Did you miss an article or announcement?
Past e-bulletins are posted on our website here. Below are links to some key articles:
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Message from Presiding Bishop Paul and Bishop Kae on the passing of Pope Francis here.
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Easter message from Presiding Bishop Paul - here.
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Read the recent ECC statement on immigration here.
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Read part 1 of ECC service and outreach updates here.
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Read part 7 here, part 6 here, part 5 here, part 4 here, part 2 here.
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Ongoing Giving Opportunities in Fellowship hall; see list here.
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Dedicating Altar Flowers? Contact Joan Stepleton at JoanStepleton@gmail.com or 864-650-2816. A $25 dollar donation is kindly requested.
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Mary of Magdala Parish Community
Members: Need to view, update information or download a copy of the member directory? Just click here.
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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
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Our Vision – ‘Our guiding Light’
Weaving a tapestry of love, hope and justice for the world.
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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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The ECC Regional Website - View 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.
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