Liturgy in-Person & on Zoom Indiana Interchurch Center 1100 W. 42nd St. Indianapolis IN 46208 Liturgy schedule When Marion County is HIGH on the CDC Covid map, St. Mary of Magdala liturgies will be on Zoom only.
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God’s Love and Healing are for All!
July 6, 2025 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Helen Weber-McReynolds, RWCP Isaiah 66: 7-13; Ps. 131; Galatians 6: 2-18; Luke 10: 1-12 “Peace and compassion to all those who follow this law of freedom—in this new community of God’s people.” This was part of Paul’s message to the Galatians in the second reading we just heard. But when I first read it, I thought, “Wow, Paul could be talking to our RCWP community!” We think he was speaking to a community of mostly non-Jewish people, letting them know that they were welcome in the new Christian community. And to that Christian community, everything was a new creation! Signs like circumcision were no longer necessary for membership. What was necessary was carrying one another’s burdens, always doing what was right, and never giving up on the love of God. Living in love so as to help establish the Reign of God among themselves was the essential element. There were no other “in” or “out” criteria. Which is true of our RCWP communities today also. Everyone is welcome! We ordain women, men and non-binary people. We welcome everyone regardless of their marital status, gender, or sexuality. All are included, and everyone is encouraged to build up the community by sharing, healing, taking care of one another, and generally living out their personal experience of God’s love. I think that was pretty much the experience of the 72 who were sent out 2 by 2 by Jesus to the towns on the way to Jerusalem. They were most likely not trained experts. We can gauge that by the cluelessness of the 12 apostles at times. But these 72 people had experienced the power of the love of God in their lives, through their exposure to Jesus’ teachings. And that power made them willing to go to speak to strangers, without a planned place to stay or even any money in their pockets, purely on the merit of their personal experiences of the love of God, and their buckets of good intentions. And we know from the chapters following this passage that the healing power of God was with these people, and they were able to transmit the richness of God’s love. I think we are called like those 72 people today. I think we are asked to bring the power of the love of God we have experienced in our lives to heal people in need around us, any way we can. Usually loving people as God has loved us is what is needed for healing. And we don’t have to worry about any exclusion criteria- God’s healing is for everyone. We can offer God’s peace to anyone, and if they accept it, we can begin the often strenuous work and unselfishness and stretching of ourselves that is necessary to make a difference in their lives. Our first reading told us, in beautiful feminine images, the truth that God is continually renewing God’s people. God’s love is unlimited, and, like a mother, God always wants what is best for every member of her Creation. God’s peace will be like a river, the reading said, rich like land in a flood plain. Let us work to offer that peace to everyone we encounter, and then open ourselves to transmitting the healing power of God. 
Sacraments
We celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing, and Matrimony - which includes Holy Union for heterosexual or same sex couples. Services also include funerals, committal services, and celebrations of life. Also other traditional services such as house blessings. Call Helen Weber-McReynolds, RCWP, to request a home or hospital visit. 317-691-1016. To Volunteer
New volunteers are always welcome to join our liturgical ministries. Participate as a musician, lector, greeter, usher, communion minister, or share another talent with us. Our website was done by a volunteer! If you have an idea and would like to share your time & talent, please tell us! Contact Helen at 317-691-1016 for more information or fill out the form below! 
St. Mary of Magdala Catholic Community gives 10% of its income to charity.
Our first quarter tithe for 2025 was contributed to the Sisters of St. Benedict at Beech Grove, in support of the building project described here. Other recipients include:
Tax Deductible Donations If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution to St. Mary of Magdala, please send a check to: St. Mary of Magdala Catholic Community P.O. Box 20042 Indianapolis, IN 46220
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Upcoming Liturgies
with St. Mary of Magdala and our sister communities Sun. July 13, 11:00, BICC, Zoom only Sun. July 20, 11:00, HCICC, Zoom from Michigan Sun. July 27, 11:00, StMMCC, in person & Zoom, Feast of St. Mary of Magdala, with indoor picnic to follow! Sun. August 3, 11:00, StMMCC, in person & Zoom Sun. August 10, 11:00, BICC, in person if Ash repairs are complete -- stay tuned! -- but definitely on Zoom. The sister communities
StMMCC: St. Mary of Magdala Catholic Community Rev. Helen WeberMcReynolds , pastor Gathering in person at: Indiana Interchurch Center 1100 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis IN 46208 Zoom link requests: hweber@iuhealth.org BICC: Brownsburg Inclusive Catholic Community Bp. Nancy Meyer & Rev. Angela Nevitt Meyer, copastors Gathering in person at: 516 E Main St, Brownsburg, IN 46112 (Ash Interactive entrance behind Enterprise) Zoom link requests: biccinquiry@gmail.com HCICC: Home Church Inclusive Catholic Community Contact Rev. Peggy Alderman for information. Zoom link requests: peggymomm@gmail.com 
Upcoming Events
June 27, 2025: Save the date for our annual celebration of the Feast of St. Mary of Magdala. 11:00 Mass will be followed by an indoor picnic. Back by popular demand: Chicken!
October 17-19, 2025: This year's retreat is now officially on the books at the venue! If you have ideas for a theme or would like to lead a session, please contact Helen.
Recent EventsThanks to all who contributed to making this year's celebrations of Holy Thursday and the Easter Vigil such welcoming and meaningful events.
Lenten Program:
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Many thanks to Catherine Johnson for leading this year's outstanding Advent program, Awaiting the Light, sponsored by BICC. |
Thanks to Patti and all of those who helped Santa & Mrs. Claus give everyone at the Inclusive Catholic Communities Holiday Singalong & Pitch-In a rousingly good time, with singing, dancing, food, crafts, and more. Next year's event has already been scheduled, for Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025!
Our 2024 Ecotheology Retreat centered around Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants. For more photos, see our Community page.
Intercessions
22 June, 2025 Response: Nurturing God, hear our prayer ● For the Church: that we recognize the sanctity of the soil and water that feed the crops of grain, the farm workers that sow and harvest, the hands that bake the bread, and the priests that bring the Eucharist to all people; for Christ is present in all of these.. We pray. - R ●For priests: that they be strengthened and supported for heeding the divine calling to Holy Orders. We pray. - R. ● For those with physical and mental illness: may loving hands tend their needs. For those touched by Sister Death: that they have peace in their final moments. Guide us to provide support to those who mourn. We pray. - R ● For government leaders: that reverence for life and care for the most vulnerable be present at negotiating tables and budget meetings. Let the earth, air, and water be protected above profits, power, and violence. We pray. - R ● For openness and hospitality: that the abundance we have at hand be joyfully shared without reservation. Let fresh and nourishing food, clean water, and needed medical supplies be delivered safely and respectfully to migrants, and those in refugee camps and war zones. May all humanitarian aid workers, front line responders, and health care workers be protected in their sacred tasks. We pray. - R ● For the LGBTQ members of our families and communities: that their life contributions be treasured and celebrated. We pray. For what else shall we pray? |
External Links
- Brownsburg Inclusive Catholic Community
- For Another Voice, Dr. John Dick
- Future Church
- National Catholic Reporter Online
- Roman Catholic Womenpriests
- Women's Ordination Conference
- Fran Quigley on the Womenpriest movement
- The Working Hungry may still be streamed at
https://www.indyhunger.org/workinghungry/
To learn more about Roman Catholic Womenpriests, click the image below!
