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Mary of Magdala Announcements

- S A V E T H E D A T E -

Where is the Spirit taking us?

2nd Regional Holy Synod

Rocky Mountain Region of the ECC

October 11, 2025

at Light of Christ

A Prayer to Share on Hope

"Loving God, I call you by many names

I come before you today in need of hope, as my companion on my journey."

Read the 'Hope Prayer' here.

Weekly Morning and Evening

Peace Prayer 

Join us in a prayer for peace in the world and within ourselves. 20 minutes every Monday and Tuesday via Zoom. (Families invited!)

Monday Morning Peace Prayer

At 9:30 am on this  Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 844 1669 8343, Passcode: 557026

Tuesday Evening Peace Prayer

At 7:00 pm on this Zoom Link < New Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 881 2656 0118 Passcode: 295075

May Mary, Mother of the World, who abhors all violence, pray for us. Rev. Jane

SAVE THE DATE!

September 20, 2025, 1-2:30pm

Immigration, Suffering, and God.

Lunch and Learn Forum at Trinity Church hosted by Mary of Magdala

Guest panelists: Bishop Paul Burson, ECC, Dr. David Cloyd, MoM, and more to come. Facilitated by Cindy Cloyd. Q & A to follow

Stay tuned for more information!

To All Members of Mary of Magdala:

While Mother Rosean is on vacation/retreat 8/18-9/16, please know that your needs will be met by our Pastoral Care Team.

This team consists of Rev. Jane Reina, Dori Healy, Jim Berry, Cindy Cloyd, Marylou Devlin, Len Russ, Pastor Rick Reiten, and Pastor Felicia SmithGraybeal

Whatever your need may be, please call the church office at

(970) 493-9536. Your call will be returned and your need addressed.

"Rest easy in the loving arms of your capable pastoral caregivers." Mother Rosean

Commentary

Around the halls: The cost of compromising federal data

Read here

Source: The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to conduct in-depth, nonpartisan research to improve policy and governance at local, national, and global levels.

301 Faith Partners

ISAAC Picnic is TOMORROW!

ISAAC is excited to be hosting first-ever ISAAC Community Picnic. This is an ALL ISAAC COMMUNITY PICNIC - our community, volunteers, and our coalition and congregational partners.

Join us Sunday, August 24, from 5-8pm. Our goal is to celebrate our community with joy and laughter.

The ISAAC Community Picnic will take place at 301 E. Stuart, Fort Collins thanks to 301 Faith Partners who is hosting us at their beautiful back lawn for this wonderful event. ISAAC will grill meats (we will provide halal meats). You may, if you wish, bring a side dish, a lawn chair and/or blanket. We are planning games for all ages as well as some activities tailored for children. Please encourage families to come and enjoy being together in community. 

OKTOBERFEST 2025 – SEPTEMBER 27

RSVP by September 20 here

The 301 Faith Partners at Trinity Lutheran Church are excited to host the 3rd Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity! 

This event is on Saturday, September 27 from 6:30-8:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity Lutheran Church. There will be beer, brats, sides, Oktoberfest music, and a drawing from each table for winning a free beer stein! And together, we team up and raise money towards one of our social justice areas- Habitat for Humanity. We will hear about the latest progress of home building for families that are approved to own their own home here in Fort Collins! Hear from the newly chosen families of their joy who actually help to build their homes. 

Email Amanda@trinitylutheranfc.org with any dietary needs, such as gluten free or vegan. To adequately prepare, please RSVP by September 20 here.

Saints & Sinners Golf Group

Saints & Sinners Golf Group is back for the 2025 summer season! We plan to play nine holes on three Friday mornings and then gather for snacks and fellowship. Tee times will be reserved at Northern Colorado courses, most within 30 minute drive of Fort Collins. We are a small but committed group. If you would like to join the group, send an email to Donna.

Saint Paul's and Mary of Magdala members are invited to join this Trinity small group ministry. Our upcoming play date is September 12.

Join the 301 Quilters!

Would you like to be a part of the 301 Quilting small group, but you have some concerns like:

I can’t sew! That’s not a problem. There are many tasks that need to be done without touching a sewing machine. We have people in the group that have never used a sewing machine.

I can’t be on my feet for that length of time. We have a solution for that. The main task of tying knots once a quilt is assembled, can be done sitting with the quilt on a table in front of you.

I can’t commit to every Friday. No worries, we all have appointments, family visits, travels that keep us from attending every week. We come when we are able and in town.

I’d be the only male in a female group. That’s not true. We have one faithful male that comes most weeks.

I’d be the only person from my congregation. Actually, we have at least one person from each of the 3 congregations. It is truly a 301 group.

Hopefully, these solutions have eased your hesitation and you’ll be more willing to join us. We’re a fun, caring small group that has a purpose of aiding those in need.

Join us any Friday in Room 2 from 10:00 to noon.

Save the Date for Trinity Readers' September Meeting

Members of all of the 301 Faith Partner churches are invited to join the Trinity Readers on the first Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room for a book discussion. On September 8th we will discuss the book JAMES by Percival Everett. This historical fiction is a reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - both harrowing and ferociously funny - told from the enslaved Jim's point of view. A National Book Award winner and candidate for a Pulitzer Prize.

(The date of this meeting was corrected to September 8th from Sept. 1st. September 1st is Labor Day, so there will be no meeting that day.)

Questions? Call Cheryl Smith at 970-218-5750

Service Recordings

20th Sunday of Ordinary Time

The recording of the readings and homily for the 20th Sunday of Ordinary time, August 17, 2025 has been uploaded here.

Rev. Jane Reina was the presider and homilist.

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.

+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

+Hope Kunze,  granddaughter of Mother Rosean

+ Valerie Dorr, 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

+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

+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, husband of member Liz Urban

+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

+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.

Wednesday - Weekday Mass

August 27, 11:00 am

• Dori Healy, candidate for the deaconate will lead a communion service
• No Zoom available

Sunday Mass -

August 31, 12:30 pm

• In person and Zoom available
• Dori Healy, will lead a communion service and provide the homily

Wednesday - Weekday Mass

September 3 11:00 am

• Jim Berry, candidate for the priesthood will lead a communion service at this weekday mass
• No Zoom available

Sunday Mass -

September 7 12:30 pm

• In person and Zoom available
• Rev. Jane Reina presiding

Did you miss an article or announcement?



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

• July News from the Office of Presiding Bishop - here
• ECC News from the House of Laity - May - here
• Spring News from the Office of Presiding Bishop - here.
• Read the recent 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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CONTRIBUTIONS TO MARY OF MAGDALA

If you would like to contribute to Mary of Magdala,

click here 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

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.