Our Vision Statement: ‘With the heart and mind of Christ, we transform the world.’

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sunday, November 16, 2025

"We are all miracles

living on a miracle called the earth."

—Joan Chittister

Join us tomorrow at 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary or on Zoom for Sunday Mass with Mother Rosean Amaral presiding and Dori Healy delivering the homily.

Thank you to Art Bavoso and Jim Berry for serving as our lectors, and additionally to Mary Lou Devlin and Carol Yeazell for serving as Eucharistic ministers.



We are grateful to our marvelous Music Ministry for providing spirit-filled song.

Here is the worship aid (view or print) to assist with prayer.

• Zoom Link: Here
• For Zoom App:  431 502 8167
• Call-in Audio Only:  +1 669 900 6833
• Meeting ID: 431 502 8167

Zoom attendees: it's helpful if you have any prayer you want to offer, put in the chat early. This way we won’t miss any request for prayers! 

Mary of Magdala Announcements

Lorenzo's Baptism is on TODAY!

Today Saturday, Nov. 15, at 10:30 AM, Lorenzo Gasbarro Tasker Steiner, son of Mara Taskar and Michael Steiner will be baptized into the Body of Christ at Mary of Magdala. Come join with his family for this grace-filled sacrament.

Looking for Greeters!

MoM is asking for several members to be dedicated "Greeters" at Mass. The idea is not only to greet new individuals who attend Mass (which we collectively do well) but also to interact with and direct transient individuals who may be unhoused and seeking support or use of the restrooms and perhaps the showers. Please contact Kerri Anderson or David Cloyd at marymagdalafc@gmail.com if you are interested in serving.

TODAY!

Caring Partners and Spouse

Concerned about yourself/spouse/partner experiencing a long term or chronic condition eg, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, Alzheimer’s, ALS, depression?

Learn from Kathy Krohn, LCSW, about some of the expectations and personal losses, and coping techniques.

Panel members are Lynne Barnes, Pedro and Kathy Engel, and MaryLou and David Devlin moderated by Kathy Krohn, LCSW

Panel of Mary of Magdala members with experience. Time for Q&A.

Saturday, November 15 -- 1:30-3:00pm in the Sun Room (just west of the Fellowship hall at TLC)

Need more info or want to share your experience? Call Anne Beavan – 970-218-8466 or Rev. Jane – 973-619-6104.

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Mark your Holiday Calendars!

On Sunday, December 7th, join us after Mass for a Saint Nicholas Party with light appetizers, wine & other beverages, music, joy & celebration! (Maybe some carol singing too.)

Details to follow soon!

Sincerely yours,

The Hospitality Committee

For the first time, Catholic sisters return land to a Tribal Nation

"This return represents more than the restoration of land — it is the restoration of balance, dignity, and our sacred connection to the places our ancestors once walked....." read more on this historic event.

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

Meeting ID: 881 2656 0118 Passcode: 295075

October News from the Office of Presiding Bishop

Dear Beloved,

As we make our way through another Fall, my thoughts, like falling leaves, drift from what this year has brought us to the beauty of what we are becoming…in our living and in our letting go, in our receiving and in our giving back to the world..... read more here.

301 Faith Partners

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!

Habitat for Humanity Build Day Coming Up on Saturday, November 22nd

Dear All,

Greetings to our wonderful Mary of Magdala community!

As the autumn season embraces us, I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredible generosity and unwavering spirit of service. Our recent Oktoberfest celebration on September 27th was a resounding success, not only as a joyous gathering but also as a powerful demonstration of our collective impact. Thanks to your enthusiastic participation and contributions, our Church was able to donate over $3,500.00 to Habitat for Humanity! This substantial gift will directly support their mission of building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter, and it truly reflects the compassionate heart of our parish.

Beyond financial contributions, another profoundly impactful way we can support Habitat for Humanity is by offering our time and talent. This hands-on commitment to building homes for families in need is a cherished tradition that many churches, including our own, participate in throughout the year. It's a living testament to the enduring legacy of President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, who famously continued to build Habitat homes well into their late 90s, inspiring generations with their dedication to service.

We've had some remarkable individuals from our congregation already step forward. Last year, Katie Lea and Alex Brown braved a chilly Saturday on April 20th to lend their support, and earlier this year, on January 16th, Mary Anne Heyman also dedicated her time to a build day. Their commitment and effort are truly inspiring, and we are immensely grateful for their willingness to embody our church's values in such a tangible way.

If you've ever considered volunteering but hesitated due to a lack of building experience, please cast those worries aside! Habitat build sites are incredibly welcoming and accommodating. There are dozens of tasks available, from painting and landscaping to assisting with framing and site cleanup—many of which require no specialized skills. You'll find abundant guidance, comprehensive safety briefings, and a supportive team of experienced volunteers and staff ready to assist you every step of the way. Plus, every volunteer is treated to a delicious hot lunch, fostering a wonderful sense of camaraderie and community.

Our next opportunity to make a tangible difference is fast approaching! Please mark your calendars for **Saturday, November 22nd**. We invite you to join us for a fulfilling day of teamwork, purpose, and community spirit with a truly wonderful crew.

To express your interest or to learn more about how you can participate, please do not hesitate to contact me. You can reach me directly by calling or texting at 970-481-5541, or by sending an email to lenandgin@yahoo.com.

Thank you once again for your incredible spirit of giving and for being such a vibrant part of the Mary of Magdala family.

Warmly,

Leonard Russ

Join the New Men's Spirituality Group!

Male Spirituality will be meeting on Mondays at 6:30 PM in Room 5. Carrying on the work of Fr Richard Rohr and Illuman, we will utilize the power of ritual, image, and story to expand the depth and breadth of love in ourselves to make a difference in the world, using a circle of structured sharing.

For anyone interested, please reach out to Peter at peter.mullarkey@gmail.com

Come Join the Trinity Readers this December

Members of all 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 December 1st we will discuss A Dog Called Hope: A Wounded Warrior and the Service Dog Who Saved Him by Jason Morgan. This is the incredible story of a service dog who brought a devasted warrior back from the brink and taught him how to be a true father.

Questions? Call Cheryl Smith at 970-218-5750.

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!

Alternative Christmas Gift Fair



The Alternative Christmas Gift Fair is an opportunity to shop for Fair Trade gift items and to donate to local, national, and international non-profits.

The event will only be held Sunday, December 7, from 8:30 am-12:30 pm. There will be several returning nonprofits. The Fair is put on by the 301 Faith Partners. The Joint Social and Ecological Justice ministry sponsors the fair and is looking for volunteers to help with planning, and Saturday setup and/or on the day of the event, so if you want to help, please contact Patti Smith at 970-988-8529.

Service Recordings

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

The recording of the readings and homily for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 9th, has been uploaded here.

Associate Pastor Jane Reina presided and 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 16, 12:30 pm

• In person and Zoom available (see above for Zoom link)
• Mother Rosean Amaral presiding

Wednesday - Weekday Mass

November 19, 11:00 am

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

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

Did you miss an article or announcement?



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

• October - News from the Office of Presiding Bishop here
• Read the Sept 29th pastoral letter from Bishop Pablo 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

Members: Need to view, update information or download a copy of the member directory? Just click here.

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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.