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Reflection from our Pastor

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Pharisees' Question

We all know Jesus’ answer to this question from the Pharisees, “What is the greatest commandment?” His answer: LOVE GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.

On October 25, my homily looked at this from the perspective of “…yourself.” It is one of the most meaningful messages for me because it is the basis for my leave-taking of you. Here is a bit of what I said.

“…Love yourself – there are numerous perspectives on this. I want to take the

perspective of what happens when we love ourselves because love is our salvation not our possession.

The pharisees were testing Jesus and his commitment to Jewish law. He passed. And although passing was dangerous and counter-cultural, there was still something that moved people toward him.

It was his open heart and their open hearts. He opens a door. How else could the very rich like Joseph of Arimathea, or a benefactor like Mary of Magdala, and the rich, skimming Zacchaeus the tax collector, and whoever else supported his vision continue to stay close and learn His Way along with the lepers and the demon possessed and the hated Samaritans? The full range, the bell curve of humanity was with him.

He opens a door and he calls us forth. He says, love yourself and you will love others. You don’t even need to try most of the time. It just comes out of you…”

The feedback from some present at Mass was encouraging so, I invite you to listen here.

A PRAYER FOR THE PEOPLE by Padraig O Tuama in Being Here: Prayers for Curiosity, Justice, and Love.

Turning to the light

the light turns to us.

Moving toward the source

the source moves us.

Holding on to hope

hope holds on to us.

Jesus of Nazareth,

you encountered many lives

calling people to justice

love and curiosity.

May we – in all our nights, days

and activities – act with more

justice, love and curiosity.

Because this might save us,

and make us more like you,

who turns to us in love.

Amen.

Rev. Jane

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Coming up at Mary of Magdala

Save the Date for the November 15th Annual Turkey Roundup & Food Drive!

This year our 301 Faith Partners Annual Turkey Roundup will once again include a food drive. 

As usual, all turkeys must be received rock hard frozen!

All food donated must be non-perishable, and no glass containers. Please consider items that will fit into our Little Sidewalk Pantry. 

Last year, we knocked the collections out of the ball park! We collected 110 turkeys weighing over 1,492 pounds and over 450 pounds of non-perishable food for our Little Pantry and the Food Bank for Larimer County! 

Our collection will be on Sunday, November 15 from 8:15 AM to 12:35 PM.

Those attending November 14 Saturday afternoon Trinity service may leave their turkey in the kitchen freezer.

301 Faith Partners Fellowship

We will welcome November Fellowship at Odell’s Brewery, located at 800 East Lincoln Ave.

This will be our first visit at this brewery, but many of you say this is one of your favorite breweries! And just to let you know, Odell’s offers 19 different brews on tap, wine, and hard ciders, as well as non-alcoholic beers!

So let’s get together:

• Thursday, November 12,
• 3:30pm
• 809 E. Lincoln St. 80524
• Yes, Chef food trailer will be on site! 
• All are welcome, no RSVP necessary!

Len and Ginger 

Fall Cleanup 2026 at Trinity

Please join the 301 Faith Partners for the annual Fall Cleanup on Saturday, November 14, from 9 am-12 pm. 

There will be tasks for all skill levels, please plan to bring your favorite rake, leaf-blower/leaf-vacuum, pruning shears, and/or other tools to clean up the church campus.

If you would prefer to work inside OR if the weather is too bad to be outside, please plan to bring cleaning supplies and hand vacuums for interior room cleaning. 

Service Recordings

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The recording of readings and homily for October 25th can be found 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.

+ The Devlin Family, members

+ Fr. Michael Seger, OSB, ECC

+ Diane Riley, mother of Linda O’Toole, member

+ Tyler Dahlquist, Kerrie Anderon's great niece's husband

+ Carlos Orsi, son of Jared Orsi, member

+ Fr. Don Sutton, Pastor Emeritus, St. Paul, ECC, Denver

+ Jennifer Geraci, for discernment, member

+ Sean Raynes, grandson of Sandra Life

+ Audrey Coleman, mother of Laura Williams, friend of ECC

+ Cindy Cloyd, member

+ Peter Postma son of Sharon Troyer, friend

+ Karen Neuman friend of Lisa Jones, member

+ Yvonne Keefe, member

+ Hannah Zehner, daughter of Cheryl

Zehner, member of ECC, East Rochester, NY

+ Cathy Engel, member

+ Lili Grimm, niece of Rosanna Bateman, member

+Ryan Mayer, nephew of Denise Mayer, member

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

+Len Russ, member



+Fr. Frank Quintana, ECC priest

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

+Courtney & 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

+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.

+ Rachel Devlin, daughter of MaryLou and David Devlin, members

+ Lee E. Falk, II, partner of Fr. Michael Seger, OSB, ECC

+ Karen Johnson, member of Church of the Holy Family, ECC

+ Jim Barnes, spouse of Lynne Barnes, member

+ Audrey Coleman, mother of Laura Williams, friend of ECC

+Donna Colhour, mother of member Mark Colhour.

+Larry Johnson, father of Russ Johnson, member

+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

+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 8 at 12:30 pm

• In the Sanctuary and on Zoom
• Mother Alice Bradley presiding

Wednesday Mass -

November 11, at 11:00 am

• In person in the Fireside Room
• No Zoom available
• Mother Rosean presiding

Sunday Mass

November 15 at 12:30 pm

• In the Sanctuary and on Zoom
• Rev. Jane Reina presiding

Wednesday Mass -

November 18, at 11:00 am

• In person in the Fireside Room
• No Zoom available
• Mother Rosean presiding

Adult Education at Mary of Magdala

Suggestions and Recommendations for Adult Education

Is there a topic you’d like our community to address 
in an Adult Education gathering in 2027?

Please send a brief description of your idea(s) to Ruth Alexander and Mother Rosean at ruthalexander323@gmail.com and motherrosean@gmail.com

Did you miss an article or announcement?



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

• ECC Holy Synod October 2026 Report here
• October news from the Presiding Bishop 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.

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