Our Vision Statement: ‘With the heart and mind of Christ, we transform the world.’ | | |
Reflection from our Pastors
September 4, 2025
Mother Rosean will be on vacation and retreat from August 18-Sepember 16. In her absence, she has left you a 4 week retreat to participate in also.
Week Three of the Retreat
For those of you who have visited St. Benedict’s Monastery in Snowmass, Colorado over the years, you will be familiar with the facilitator of this retreat -- Fr. Theophane the Monk. His book Tales of a Magic Monastery, which has been translated worldwide, “was eminently true of him and his way of interacting with people. There was something about him and his stories that was always unexpected, yet inevitable, infinitely familiar, yet completely surprising.” (Dr. Joel Brence)
A question will be put forth each week, followed by two short stories from Theophane. These will be for your reflection. Spend time with them. Journal your feelings, experiences of the stories, deeper meanings contemplated. Enjoy this retreat in the comfort of your own home!
Blessings, Mother Rosean
“In the tradition of the masters, Father Theophane seeks to put us in touch with some of the deepest mysteries of life through the medium of story. Like the parables of Jesus, these tales repeatedly unfold new levels of meaning if we are willing to sit with them. The use of the story is the rediscovery of our times and the Monk Theophane is a master of the art.” (M. Basil Pennington, O.C.S.O.)
What Is Your Gift?
1. The Audacity of Humility
I walked up to an old, old, monk and asked him, “What is the audacity of humility?” This man had never met me before, but do you know what his answer was? “To be the first to say, “I love you.”
2. The Woman Who Wanted Greatness
She is tiny. When she first went there, she was asked “What is it you want?
She answered, “I'm very short, and I'm a woman. I feel many doors closed to me. What is it I want? I want GREATNESS. I want greatness before I die" Impressed, the monk said to her, “There is a man on a cross.” He took her hand and led her to Calvary. She ran up without dignity, threw herself at his feet and just kissed them, kissed them. There she stayed, for three hours, her tears running down the hill.
And now, when you go to the Magic Monastery, and you don't have the guts to go to Calvary, she'll come out and wash your feet -- with her tears. Then she dries them with her hair. You become great. I know this. I can't tell you how small I was before she kissed my feet.
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Registration has begun
2nd Regional Holy Synod
Where is the Spirit taking us?
Click here for detailed information and registration.
Rocky Mountain Region of the ECC
October 11, 2025
at Light of Christ
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Register now
September 20, 2025, 1-2:30pm
Immigration, Suffering, and God
Lunch and Learn Forum at Trinity Church hosted by Mary of Magdala. A presentation plus Q&A to follow.
Guest presenters: Presiding Bishop Paul Burson, ECC, Dr. David Cloyd, MoM, and Jesse Miller from ISAAC.
Bring your lunch or snack and a (gluten-free) desert will be provided by Tom Wilberton.
To RSVP call or text your name and number attending to Rev. Jane Reina at 973-610-6104 (Yep, 973 not 970)
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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
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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.
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22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
The recording of the readings and homily for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary time, August 31, 2025 has been uploaded here.
Dori Healy led the communion service and homily.
Instead of a Social Justice reflection, David Cloyd presented a summary and update about recent MofM Leadership Council activities and decisions.
Missed a homily or readings? Here is the link to past recorded services.
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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. | | |
Sunday Mass -
September 7 12:30 pm
- In person and Zoom available
- Rev. Jane Reina presiding and delivering the homily
Wednesday - Weekday Mass
September 10, 11:00 am
- Dori Healy, candidate for the deaconate will lead a communion service
- No Zoom available
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Sunday Mass -
September 14, 12:30 pm
- In person and Zoom available
- Rev. Rick Reiten will lead a communion service and provide the homily
Wednesday - Weekday Mass
September 17, 11:00 am
- Mother Rosean presiding
- No Zoom available
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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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Read the 'Hope Prayer' here.
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July News from the Office of Presiding Bishop - here
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ECC News from the House of Laity - May - here
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Read the ECC statement on immigration here.
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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.
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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 <--
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
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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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Our Vision Statement: ‘With the heart and mind of Christ, we transform the world.’ | | |
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The Season of Creation -- September 1st thru October 4th
We will be celebrating the 'Season of Creation' beginning with our September 7th Mass. Everyone is invited to bring objects that speak to them of Creation —any and all type of objects are welcome—those from the natural world and those from the human created world.
Please come a little early to place your object around the altar and sanctuary.
| | This Week at Mary of Magdala | | | | |
Registration has begun!
2nd Regional Holy Synod
Where is the Spirit taking us?
Click here for detail information and registration.
Rocky Mountain Region of the ECC
October 11, 2025
at Light of Christ
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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
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September 20, 2025, 1-2:30pm
Immigration, Suffering, and God
Lunch and Learn Forum at Trinity Church hosted by Mary of Magdala. A presentation plus Q&A to follow.
Guest presenters: Presiding Bishop Paul Burson, ECC, Dr. David Cloyd, MoM, and Jesse Miller from ISAAC.
Bring your lunch or snack and a (gluten-free) desert will be provided by Tom Wilberton.
To RSVP call or text your name and number attending to Rev. Jane Reina at 973-610-6104 (Yep, 973 not 970)
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FALL EQUINOX CELEBRATION!
September 21st after Mass 🇮🇹
Our Hospitality Committee is pleased to invite you to our LITTLE ITALY 🇮🇹 themed potluck dinner!
Please bring an Italian dish or salad to share……bread, dessert, beverages including vino🍷 will be provided.
Join us, per favore, signore e signori 🍝🍕🥗. Ciao😊
No RSVP necessary and if you cannot bring a dish, that's OK! Join us anyway!
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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
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Fire Breaks Out at Fort Collins Rescue Mission: Facility Temporarily Closed
A fire broke out in the kitchen at Fort Collins Rescue Mission on Saturday, August 23, 2025 causing extensive damage.
Most importantly, everyone is safe. None of the roughly 80 shelter guests or Mission staff were injured, [The staff] helped evacuate around 80 guests, and remained available to help them find shelter for that evening as well. Read more here.
Your Help Matters Now More Than Ever
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Trinity Readers' September Meeting - It's Not too late to start reading our book of the month
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.
Questions? Call Cheryl Smith at 970-218-5750
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September's 301 FP Pub-Fellowship
Spirit of Joy Lutheran members also meet on the second Thursday of every month at a different brewery! They have invited our 301 members to join them!
We will all meet on:
Thursday, September 11, 3:30pm
VERBOTEN BREWING
It is located at 1611 S. College Ave., Unit 1609, which is a small shopping mall found just before crossing the railroad tracks on West Prospect Ave.
The brewery was once Black Bottle Brewing. The drink menu includes 4 different brew specials, wines, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks. The kitchen includes a variety of pizzas, snacks, salads, sandwiches, and a few deserts.
Let's all meet some new friends! As usual, no RSVP, just know that everyone is welcome at our get-togethers! Come when you can, leave when you must.
See you there!
| Greater Community Announcements | Refuge, Rights and Community: A Learning Series on Immigration · By ISAAC of Northern Colorado | |
Refuge, Rights and Community is a three-part education series on the impact of current policies and practices on immigrant and refugee communities in Northern Colorado.
This series is a collaborative effort hosted by Church World Service Fort Collins, ISAAC of Northern Colorado, Arboretum Coffee and Alianza NORCO.
LOCATION AND REGISTRATION: The series will be held at Colorado State University. Registration is required for all three events. Reserve your tickets now; location details will be sent in your confirmation e-mail.
Register here
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21st Sunday of Ordinary Time
The recording of the readings and homily for the 21st Sunday of Ordinary time, August 24, 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.
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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
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 and delivering the homily
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Wednesday - Weekday Mass
September 10, 11:00 am
- Dori Healy, candidate for the deaconate will lead a communion service
- No Zoom available
Sunday Mass -
September 14, 12:30 pm
- In person and Zoom available
- Rev. Rick Reiten will lead a communion service and provide the homily
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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:
-
Read the 'Hope Prayer' here.
-
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
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 <--
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
| | |
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.
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