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Reflection from Your Pastor
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Yesterday was Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. I read through some of his speeches looking for a message for today’s reflection and for our world. I
found this piece from Martin’s speech entitled “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” which he delivered on April 3, 1968, the day before his assassination.
In today’s reading from Hebrews, the Holy Spirit instructs us: “Oh, that today you would hear his voice… For we have become partners of Christ…” (Hebrews 3: 7,14)
Let us listen to the words of God’s faithful servant, Martin Luther King Jr.:
“The world is all messed up. The nation is sick. Trouble is in the land. Confusion all around. That's a strange statement. But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough can you see the stars. And I see God working in this period of the twentieth century in a way that men, in some strange way, are responding. Something is happening in our world. The masses of people are rising up. And wherever they are assembled today, whether they are in Johannesburg, South Africa; Nairobi, Kenya; Accra, Ghana; New York City; Atlanta, Georgia; Jackson, Mississippi; or Memphis, Tennessee - the cry is always the same: "We want to be free." Another reason that I'm happy to live in this period is that we have been forced to a point where we are going to have to grapple with the problems that men have been trying to grapple with through history, but the demands didn't force them to do it. Survival demands that we grapple with them. Men, for years now, have been talking about war and peace. But now, no longer can they just talk about it. It is no longer a choice between violence and nonviolence in this world; it's nonviolence or nonexistence; that is where we are today.”
These words were spoken nearly 57 years ago. Let us continue to carry the hope given to us by Dr. King--that masses of people are responding and rising up to grapple with problems in our history that demand to be dealt with so that we may have peace. Let us be peacemakers and truth tellers. Our existence depends on it.
We pray in Jesus’ name, Amen
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Join Us for a 'Drop-In' Prayer Service on January 20th
Rev. Jane Reina is offering an open zoom prayer site to the Rocky Mountain Region during the Presidential Inauguration on January 20th from 10am until 2pm MT. Drop in for a single prayer or longer.
Prayers are for national unity, rationality and peace, international peaceful cooperation across cultures and geography, humane treatment of our sisters and brothers who are struggling in any way. Love is our salvation not our possession.
Anyone from the region communities and friends are welcome. You are invited to bring a prayer of your choice to share or just pray in silence.
Monday, January 20, 10:00– 2:00pm - 'Drop in' Prayer
Zoom link HERE
Meeting Number: 81686213792
Password =LOVE
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Save the date - Tuesday January 21, at 6:30 pm
Prayer Service for Christian Unity
Hosted by Rocky Mountain Region of the ECC - At 301 E. Stuart St.
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan 18-25, 2025) has a history of over 100 years, in which Christians around the world have taken part in an octave of prayer for visible Christian unity responding to Jesus' prayer at the Last Supper "that they all may be one." (cf. John 17:21).
This year's theme, "Do You Believe This", focuses on the interaction between Jesus and Martha after Christ raised Lazarus from the dead. The theme honors the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea which produced the Nicene Creed, perhaps the most widely shared statement of faith across Christianity.
The Rocky Mountain Region of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion invites you to an in person and Zoom prayer service to be led by ECC communities and the hosting faith communities where we find our "homes". Please join us in the sanctuary or on Zoom
We welcome you and anticipate our unity through prayer and song.
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January 26th Chili Luncheon!
Please join us for a delicious Chili Luncheon after Mass on January 26th.
There will be a sign up at Mass on January 19th for the following foods: we will need 4 crockpots of meat chili, 2 crockpots of vegetarian chili, 5 green salads, cornbread & cinnamon rolls.
If you would like to bring a food item but will not be at Mass this weekend, kindly call Joan at 970-214-6480.
Let’s warm our bodies & souls with delicious food, friendship & fellowship! We hope that you will join us!
The Hospitality Ministry
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The Baptism of the Lord
January 12, 2025
We invite you view the recording of the readings from this Sunday and the homily given by Mother Rosean. Click here to view.
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Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times.
+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
+Cathy Engel, member, for her healing process
+Mother Rosean, clergy of Mary of Magdala
+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.
+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
+Arlene Miller, former secretary at John XXIII
+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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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. | |
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Sunday Mass-
January 19, at 12:30 pm
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- F. Michael Nicosia presiding
- In person and via Zoom
Wednesday - Weekday Mass
January 22, 11:00 am
- Weekday Mass in the Fireside room
- No Zoom available
- Mother Rosean presiding
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Sunday Mass-
January 26, at 12:30 pm
- Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
- R. Jane Reina presiding
- In person and via Zoom
Wednesday - Weekday Mass
January 29, 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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November news from around the US Ecumenical Catholic communities. Great pictures and updates.To read, click here.
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Synod Links to Presentation and Parade of Parishes, click here.
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To read the ECC Synod newsletter, click here.
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To read the ECC Council of Bishops' statement on the War in Gaza and Israel, click 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.
-->If you are in need of a picture for the directory, contact David Cloyd via this email. Put 'Need Picture for the Directory' in the subject line and include your name and telephone number in your email <--
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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