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Reflections from our Pastors

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Each year on November 20, the world recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) – a day that commemorates the transgender, non-

binary, and gender non-conforming persons who are killed or targeted with violence, discrimination, and abuse simply for living authentically. This day is an opportunity for collective mourning, connection, and healing—a moment to share stories, remember our loved ones, and celebrate the strength and resilience of the transgender community.

TDOR is also a bold call to action. Our current political climate has created

a dangerous environment for our trans and nonbinary community. Not only

are transgender rights being ruthlessly targeted, but the surge of anti-trans

sentiments and violence has compounded the marginalization of trans and

nonbinary people, exacerbating mental health struggles and deepening

feelings of isolation and fear. (The Center on Colfax, Denver, CO)

On November 12, 2025, heads of diverse religious traditions issued a

landmark statement proclaiming that transgender, intersex, and nonbinary

people are worthy of love, support, and protection. The statement, which is directed to the American public, political leaders, and moral teachers says "Our faiths, our theologies, and our practices of prophetic witness call on us to say with one voice to transgender people among us: ‘You are holy. You are sacred. We love you. We support you, and we will protect you.”

Now more than ever, creating spaces of safety and unity is essential to

uplift and protect our trans community, empowering every individual to live

authentically. TDOR is a vital opportunity to foster that support, honor

resilience, and reaffirm our commitment to supporting our trans community.

As we celebrate, mourn, and support our transgender siblings in Christ

today, let us remember the beginning of Mary of Magdala’s Mission

statement…

Mary of Magdala is an inclusive, independent catholic community, welcoming each and all as the Beloved of God.

If we do this: Love God and Love our neighbor, we have fulfilled the law.

In Christ’s Peace,

Mother Rosean

Reminder: No Tuesday Evening Peace Prayer on Nov. 26!

Bring Your Turkeys and Food Donations to the 2025 Turkey Round Up!

Turkey Drive and Emergency Food Drive -

Feeding the hungry in our community

Whether they be SNAP recipients, laid off federal employees, unhoused or any other group suffering loss of food resources in these troubling times, we are supporting the food drive in three ways.

• Donations to the Little Pantry outside the church on Stuart street. There is a table in the southwest corner of the Fellowship Hall receiving these donations. No glass containers, no perishable items, no easily crushable items, no foods whose expiration date has passed.
• Donations to the Larimer Food Bank into the blue bin also in the Fellowship Hall’s southwest corner. No glass containers, no perishable items, no easily crushable items, no foods whose expiration date has passed.

..And the Annual Turkey Round-up!!

Sunday Nov 23 between 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

• Rock hard frozen Thanksgiving turkeys or chickens, and/or other Thanksgiving meal items as per Len’s message below collected Sunday Nov 23 between 8:30 am to 12:30 pm for the Food Bank.

We will have extra vehicles ready in the circle for any and all food donations. Please donate items you would purchase for Thanksgiving meals! 

Just remember - no glass containers, no perishable items, no crushables like bread. You can donate either food items or turkeys, OR BOTH if you wish!

Advent Mid Week Soup & Supper is Coming Soon!

Take a midweek pause this Advent and join us Wednesdays, December 3, 10, & 17 for Holden Evening Prayer at 6 PM, followed by a Soup Supper at 6:30 PM. This service offers a time of reflection, community, and warmth. The service will be hybrid, using the same Zoom link as Trinity's weekend worship, click HERE to join online.

To make these evenings run smoothly, we kindly ask everyone to help fill all the spots on our Sign-Up Genius link HERE. We need all the helping hands we can get, whether it’s bringing soup, setting up, or cleaning up afterward. Soup is especially needed, since we often run low!

Service Recordings

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

The recording of the readings and homily for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 16th, has been uploaded here.

Mother Rosean Amaral presided and Dori Healy delivered the homily.

Missed a homily or readings? Here is the link to past recorded services.

Prayer Requests

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

+Jean Christen, member

+Deborah Hughes, for healing, spouse of Laura Templet, member

+Len Russ, member

+Fr. Frank Quintana, ECC priest

+Kendal, daughter of Steve and Lisa Jones, member

+Zoe Wahl, sister of Kristina Bulik-Hocum, member

+Colleen DeMuth, member

+Courtney and Cache, family of Jean Christin, member

+Jane Kommrusch, spouse of Richard Kommrusch, member

+ Jeff Klein, son of Debbie Klein

+Mary Powers and Katie Richards, members healing from long COVID

+Milo Pasquale Cushman, brother of Liz Urban, member

+Julie Lucas, daughter of Bruce & Carol Yeazell

+The Grant and Cloyd families, for healing

+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.

+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

+Pauline Devlin, David Devlin's mother

+Jim Carroll, husband of member Dori Carroll

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.

Sunday Mass -

November 23, 12:30 pm

• In person and Zoom available (see above for Zoom link)
• Mother Alice Bradley presiding

Wednesday - Weekday Mass

November 26, 11:00 am

• Weekday Mass in the Fireside room
• No Zoom available
• Mother Rosean Amaral presiding

Sunday Mass -

November 30, 12:30 pm

• In person and Zoom available (see above for Zoom link)
• Rev. Jane Reina presiding

Wednesday - Weekday Mass

December 3, 11:00 am

• Weekday Mass in the Fireside room
• No Zoom available
• Mother Rosean Amaral presiding

Did you miss an article or announcement?



Past e-bulletins are posted on our website here. Below are links to some key articles:

• Read the Sept 29th pastoral letter from Bishop Pablo here.
• August ECC News from the House of Laity here.
• Read the ECC statement on immigration here.
• Ongoing Giving Opportunities in Fellowship hall; see list here.
• Dedicating Altar Flowers? Contact Joan Stepleton at JoanStepleton@gmail.com or 864-650-2816. A $25 dollar donation is kindly requested.

Mary of Magdala Parish Community

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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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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.