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Reflections from Our Pastors
Tuesday, November 7th, 2023
We are praying for peace. We are troubled by war. We are frightened by escalation. We are brought to tears by torn up and torn apart families and children, those innocent ones.
What happened to “Thou shalt not kill” and war? What happened to “Thou shalt not kill?” Does arrest, trial, and sentencing only apply to those people who are food-, shelter-, and education- deprived, or those people who don’t look like me, or those people who don’t talk like me, or those people with mental illness, or those people who don’t…?
Yet, we hope. We pray because we know that there is something in us that can stop this. We just don’t know what it will take.
Here is Maya Angelou reciting her poem that she recited upon invitation to the United Nations. This first link is her poem alone: “A Brave and Startling Truth.”
The second link is her presentation at Wake Forest University, shocked that she would be invited. It contains her showing us how to act as hope, as ‘a rainbow in a cloud,’ and then she flows into “A Brave and Starting Truth.”
Maya Angelou gives us hope as well as work. Does this motivate us to be more realistic and better able to face the realities of our time and suffer with those who suffer?
We offer Peace Prayers online on Monday mornings at 9 am. If you are interested, the Zoom link is in the weekly Saturday announcements.
Peace within,
Pastor Jane
Used with permission by Wallup.
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This Week at Mary of Magdala | |
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What To Expect for the flu, RSV, and COVID-19 respiratory season
It is important to stay informed about the seasonal respiratory virus lineup: influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. Click here to read more about preventing illness during respiratory season.
Meanwhile, for more information on at-home COVID tests, their expiration dates, and new variants of COVID-19, click here.
Thank you to Dr. David Cloyd for sharing this information with us.
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Volunteer this Week
Faith Family Hospitality
Part of the Family Housing Network ministryxxx
Our week to help with this important ministry to help homeless families is coming up: during the week of Nov. 26th, Mary of Magdala is needing volunteers for Monday, Nov. 27th & Tuesday, Nov. 28th.
Please consider signing up as a volunteer at the sign-up HERE. We & these families are so grateful for the help you have provided in the past & hope that that you will be able to help again.
It is strongly encouraged that all new volunteers take the volunteer training provided by FHN. It will be at the Day Center on Monday, November 13, at 11 a.m. Please contact Jodi@familyhousingnetwork.org for more information.
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Ecumenical Catholic Communion - Council of Bishops
Statement on the War in Gaza and Israel
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Siblings in Christ,
The Council of Bishops of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion, your bishops, wish to make a statement on the current war in the Holy Land. We join with other Catholics, Christians, Jewish peace activists worldwide,[1] and people of all faiths in calling for an immediate ceasefire to end the suffering of innocent civilians and the endangerment of hostages in Gaza.
......To continue reading, click here
Please feel free to share this Statement via email or this link. https://conta.cc/49kxy3W
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301 Faith Partners Get-Together
When: Thursday, Nov. 9 at 3:30pm
Where: Timnath Beerwerks
4138 Main St. in Timnath
This Thursday, the 301 Faith Partners will meet again at TIMNATH BEERWERKS They have 16 different brews to choose from, as well as the food truck delights from Jimbeaux's Cajun Cuisine arriving at 4:00. They donated a keg of their "Octoberfest" for our October 22nd event! You'll know that you've arrived at the heart of town when you see the wood brewery.
As a reminder, these Fellowship gatherings are all-inclusive, informal, and no RSVP is needed!
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Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times.
+Joanne Gallagher, member
+David Devlin, member
+Joanne Kresl, friend of Suzanne King, member
+Lisa Moos, member
+Jim Carroll, husband of member Dori Carroll
+Kolten Weitzel, grandson of Kerrie Anderson, member
+Sabrina and her two children, currently homeless
+Grandneice of Father Michael Nicosia
+Linda Browell, member
+Sandra Carter, friend of Mary Vogel
+Kris Jenkins, wife of Father Scott Jenkins
+Jen Banks, friend of Mary of Magdala
+Francisco Cruz Antonio, friend of Rev. Jane
+Yvonne Keefe, member
+Jo Anne, friend of Sandra Life, member
+Grace Robinson, member
+Jerry Padilla, father of member Lisa Jones
+Janessa and Hayden, sister and niece of Jen Banks
+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.
+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
+Jean Preslan, friend of Mother Rosean and Yvonne Wootten, member
+Josy Moos, Godmother of Tom Moos
+Fr. Fred Ball, OFR, ECC priest
+Bob Colhour, father of member Mark Colhour.
+Candy Palmer, friend of Mary Lou Devlin, member
+Johnny Berlyn Thomas, friend and benefactor out of his own poverty, of Pastor Jane
+Fr Don Willet, from John XXIII
+Linn Zink, friend of MoM, Social Justice advocate
+Bishop McGrath - RC diocese of San Jose, Friend of Suzanne King
+James Ryan cousin of Mary Lyons, member
+ Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother
+ Mother Sheila Dierks, ECC priest in Boulder
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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. | |
Service Recordings and More | |
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Celebrating with the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time
Celebrate with Father Teri Harroun presiding on November 5th. The video of the homily and readings is available here.
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Weekly Mass Wednesday, Nov 8 at
11:00 am
- Weekly mass in the Fireside Room
- No Zoom available
Sunday Nov 12 at 12:30 pm
- Mother Rosean Amaral is presiding. In-person and with Zoom.
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Weekly Mass Wednesday, Nov 16 at
11:00 am
- Weekly mass in the Fireside Room
- No Zoom available
Sunday Nov 12 at 12:30 pm
- Father Michael Nicosia is presiding. In-person and with Zoom.
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Did you miss an article or announcement?
Past e-bulletins posted here
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Ongoing Giving Opportunities in Fellowship hall; see list here
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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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The purpose of the Mary Magdalene Society is to financially support aspiring and current priests and encourage the development of youth in their spiritual journeys. Read more here.
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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 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
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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 is now live - 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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