Reflection from your Pastors

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Listening and Acting

Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. (Matthew 7:24)

Perhaps we've witnessed the sight of a beach house teetering on the edge of a cliff, as the earth erodes and threatens its stability, followed by the moment when the entire house collapses into the ocean and is swept away. Or we've seen news coverage of a village inundated by fierce rains and unrelenting winds, where fragile foundations cannot withstand a storm's onslaught.

Jesus reminds us of the importance of grounding our spiritual lives on a strong foundation. What is needed is twofold: deep listening to the Word of God, yes, but a listening that must be coupled with acting on what we hear. With God's grace, such deep, inner soul work will transform us and change our world.

Loving God, may I both listen to your words and act on them as I go through this day.

Sr. Chris Koellhoffer, I.H.M.

Living Faith, Daily Catholic Devotions

This Sunday, June 30...

301 Faith Partners Shared Service at 10:30 am

Join with all our 301 Faith Partners for a Shared Service on Sunday, June 30 at 10:30 am followed by a Summer Picnic style lunch at 11:30ish am in the Fellowship Hall. As always, many hands make light work. We need:

Sandwiches-- still NEED 9 slots to be filled
Salads-- still NEED 9 slots to be filled
Cookies-- still NEED 3 slots to be filled
Set Up/Clean Up-- still NEED 2 slots to be filled

A reminder - No Mass scheduled at 12:30 on June 30

Come and support the 301 Faith Partnership at our PRIDE booth, at the Ranch Event Center on June 29 from 11 am to 5 pm.

Why is this important? Imagine if you yearned to know God and worship God but didn’t feel safe in the churches. Imagine if you struggled with a feeling of not being beloved or accepted by God. Imagine if you had been injured by the Christian church. Imagine someone trying to exorcise your sexuality or prevent you from being who you most truly are. The LGBTQ+ community needs to know that we accept and believe in them as whole human beings beloved by God. HERE is an essay by the Irish poet and theologian Padraig O’Tuama that underscores this.

Come staff our booth for a period of time between 11 am and 5 pm. To sign up for a slot, please contact Mother Rosean at marymagdalafc@gmamil.com

Gray LaFond- 2024 FoCo Out of the Darkness Walk

Gray will be participating in the FoCo Out of the Darkness Walk again this year, which is about suicide prevention. If anyone is interested in learning more or donating, here is a link to his participant page.

Service Recordings

Celebrating the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time

A recording of readings from June 23rd, with the homily delivered by Pastor Jane Reina, is available here.

Other Mass recordings can be accessed via our website here.

Renewal of Vows of Mary and Katie

A recording of the renewal of Mary and Katie's vows, held on June 22nd, is available to watch or re-watch here.

Prayer Requests

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

+Arlene Miller, former secretary at John XXIII

+Jean Powers, daughter of Mary Powers, member

+Ellen Williams, sister of Mary Cobb, friend of Mary of Magdala

+Pauline Devlin, David Devlin's mother

+Vanity, for comfort at this time of loss

+Ruth Wolfe, member of Light and Christ ECC

+Frederique Pesin, and her family, friends of Mother Rosean

+Patsy Connor, friend of Linda J.

+Natalie Rochester, for prosperity, love, and happiness

+James Fuller, friend of Mary of Magdala and

seeker, returning to Houston

+Pastor Rick Reiten, Pastor at Trinity Lutheran

+Tess Peters, friend of Mary Lou Devlin, member

+Cache and Courtney, family of Jean Christen

+David Devlin, member

+Sabrina and her two children, currently homeless

+Linda Browell, member

+Jen Banks, friend of Mary of Magdala

+Jerry Padilla, father of member Lisa Jones

+Rachel, daughter 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.

+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

+Jack Wolfe, member of Light and Christ ECC

+Promise, age 22, for the peaceful repose of her soul

+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

+Joanne Gallagher, member

+Daniel, cousin of Pedro Engel

+Juanita Newbre, aunt of MaryLou Devlin, member

+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

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.

Upcoming Mass Times

Shared 301 service - June 30, 10:30 am

In-person and with Zoom.
Followed by Lunch with our Faith Partners. No 12:30 Mass.

Wednesday Midweek Mass -

July 3, 11:00 am

M. Rosean Amaral, Presiding
In the Fireside Room
No Zoom available

Sunday Mass - July 7, 12:30 pm

F. Teri Harroun is presiding. In-person and with Zoom.

Wednesday Midweek Mass -

July 10, 11:00 am

M. Rosean Amaral, Presiding
In the Fireside Room
No Zoom available

... and More

Did you miss an article or announcement?

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

To read the May newsletter from the House of Laity, click here.
To read the latest updates regarding the ECC Holy Synod of 2024, click here.
To read our regional Bishop's (Bishop Kae) Easter message, click here
To read the April/May newsletter from our presiding bishop, click here.
To read the Office of the Presiding Bishop's Spring 2024 newsletter click here.
To read the ECC House of Pastors Newsletter and Holy Synod Updates, click here.
To read the ECC Council of Bishops' statement on the War in Gaza and Israel, click 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

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

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 - 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.