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The Second Thursday of June 2014
The Call
is a published twice each month by
St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church

Submit all articles and announcements to [email protected]

The next Call will be published on July 3rd
 

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The search committee invites all St. Mary Magdalene parishioners to regularly pray for the committee's service to our beloved faith community:

 

Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a  faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

                     Book of Common Prayer, p. 818

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Sunday, June 22

9:15 am

Adult Ed. Room

 

We is hopeful you might consider joining us to help as a welcoming face on Sundays before and after worship.  There is a monthly commitment of 2 or 3 times a year.  We are pretty flexible, but we would surely welcome your help.  The only other regular activity is a 30 min monthly meeting prior to Sunday service.  Please contact Mary Mayabb, 816-679-4889 or [email protected] 

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Women's Book Club

 

Monday, July 7th

7 pm 

 

  In the home of Ida Cox

12323 Ash, Overland Park, KS

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We will be discussing "The Maid's Version" by Daniel Woodrell. All women are welcome and encouraged to attend. Dessert will be served. The contact person is Susan Petrakos (816-810-4362).

 

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Benedictine Prayer &

Study Group

 

July 14th

@ 6:30 pm 

 

Join us as we pray and study using the Rule of St. Benedict as a spiritual guide in our journey to nurture both our individual and community lives.

 

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Adult Formation opportunities offered by the Sophia Center of Atchison, KS are: 

Souljourners Inquiry Session

&

Letting Go of Shame

 

Contact Arnetta Johnston at

816-331-7015

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Evening Prayer 

 

July 21st

6 pm

On the Third Monday of each month, this group meets at the House of Grace Chapel for evening prayer.  A light snack to share is welcome. 

 

Contact Lisa Inman at [email protected] or

417-631-9395.

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Looking for ways to connect with your church family during the summer?  Want an event that you can invite friends to?  Well then, check out some of the options below.  You are welcome to attend as many of the events as you want.  Remember to RSVP and  put them on your calendar quickly, because space is limited for each event.

 

June 27 at 7 PM - Women's Night Out at the home of Denise Koch.  All women are invited to come to this relaxing evening away from family obligations!  RSVP to Denise by June 20 for directions & to find out what you can bring:  [email protected]

 

July 12 at 5:30 PM - Family game night at the home of Dwight & Julie Sponagel.  Everyone is welcome.  Come, bring some friends and together we will share an evening of food and games. RSVP to Julie by July 5 for directions & to find out what you can bring:  [email protected]

 

August 3 - after morning worship - Picnic on the church grounds.  Of course everyone is welcome!!!  Bring a sack lunch for yourself/your family along with a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on.  Drinks will be provided.  If you have some balls to toss or other outdoor games, bring those along to share.  If it's too hot to sit out on the church lawn, we'll move into the narthex.  No RSVP needed.  This would also be a wonderful time to invite some friends to visit.  It will be a relaxing time to visit and connect with new people.  Contact Julie Sponagel if you have questions:  [email protected]

 

August 23 at 6 PM - Potluck dinner and family pool party at the home of Ron & Regina Berens.  All are welcome.  Enjoy some food and the pool will be open for anyone who wants to dive in.  RSVP to Regina by August 16 for directions & to find out what you can bring:  [email protected]

 

Continue to check The Call, Weekly News, & our website for additional connection events like Better-Than-Ever Meals, Youth Events, Men's Group Events, etc.  We've always got something going on!

 

If you want to add to the social calendar for our church this summer, contact Julie Sponagel at 913.940.9089.

 

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Help Habitat for Humanity 

Volunteer for the House of Abraham

 

Work begins on June 28

 

Volunteers are needed for the interfaith Habitat for Humanity project "House of Abraham."  This year the project entails the restoration of a home at 2928 Wayne, Kansas City, MO versus new construction as we have done in the past.  Volunteers are needed for all kinds of carpentry work or just be able to do some clean up and move items.  Job assignments will be based on your abilities so you don't need to be a trim carpenter to help.  Build days will be on Saturdays (dates to be determined) with the plan to complete the project this summer.

 

For more information contact Mike Barnes or Jim Grant.  Sign up sheets will be in the Narthex.

 

 

 

 

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    Men's Fellowship Event
             

Friday July 11, 2014

House of Grace basement

at 7 p.m.

 

 

This event is a benefit event to raise money for the church. Game will be Texas Hold 'Em with $25 dollar buy in, unlimited buy ins, and .25/.50 blinds. There will be prizes but cash will go to the church.

 

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

 

1) MONEY 

2) A FRIEND TO HAVE FUN WITH THE GROUP 

3) A SIDE TO SHARE

 

Burgers and hot dogs will be provided courtesy of Trent Green and the bar and prizes will be provided courtesy of Chet Neumann and Jim Grant. Jim Grant is organizing the games.

  

Please sign up on the sign up sheet in the narthex by July 13, 2014 or email or call Rich Koch at 913-851-4834; 913-707-0148; [email protected]. When you sign up let us know if you are bringing a friend so we can make sure we have enough tables, food , etc. This will be a fun fellowship night even if you do not want to play the games, come and hang out.

 

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St. Mary Magdalene's Mission

in Le Pretre Haiti                

 

Our mission in Le Pretre has been languishing due to a lack of funds, and the withdrawal of the lead parish in Pensacola, FL.  Our last visit was 2 1/2 years ago, when we built a latrine for the church, which doubles as an elementary school for grades 1-5.  This latrine is now in need of some major work, as it was intended to be temporary.  It needs a new concrete platform over the pit, to replace the rapidly degrading wooden floor it now sits on.

 

It is time for SMM to take the lead on this project, and schedule a trip to repair the latrine in mid October, tentatively from Oct 3rd to the 11th.  This will be a combined construction/medical trip, since they have not had a medical visit for 2 years, either.  We are looking for willing workers (no experience required to participate), and a doctor, dentist, or nurses.  A pediatrician would be great!  The cost per person is $2000, so we will hold some fundraising events to help cover the costs for those who want to go but cannot afford it.

 

For more information please contact Jim Grant at [email protected].

 

 

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  null Children's Ministry needs your help when you travel this summer
            

Please remember our Children's Ministry needs donations of toiletries during your summer family vacations.   Any unused and unopened,  sample-sized toiletries from your hotel stays are needed.  We are always in great need of shampoo and body lotion samples.  You can purchase these samples at drugstores and discount stores, usually for a dollar.  Please consider spending an extra dollar to purchase and donate a sample; it is greatly appreciated.

 

Our children take these donated toiletries, organize them, and package them into kits so that they can be distributed at St Mary's Food Pantry.  Please contact Denise Koch with questions.  Thanks! 

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   YOUTH EVENTS FOR THE SUMMER
            

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Pool Party - July 27, 2014 - at the home of Ron & Regina Berens   - it'll be after church until 3 pm and will include lunch.  Please RSVP to Julie Sponagel by July 20.  913.940.9089 or [email protected].

 

August 10, 2014 - Youth Family Lunch: We'll head to a local fast food restaurant for lunch.  After lunch, we'll go to Aaron's neon_bowling_balls.jpg Family Fun Center in Belton for their "Penny Pinchers Sunday" program.  We'll bowl from 1-4 pm.  It's just $7 per person for up to 3 hours of bowling, shoes included.  All youth and their parents/guardians/siblings are welcome - this is for the whole family!  RSVP to Julie Sponagel by August 8.  913.940.9089 or [email protected]

 

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Serve at St. Mary's
Food Kitchen

 

Join us to prepare and serve meals followed by a quick clean-up in St. Mary's Kitchen at 13th and Holmes in Kansas City. 

 

In 2014 we serve on the

third Saturday of each month at 9:30 am

 

Please sign up in the  narthex for any Saturday you can serve.  Your service to others is really appreciated.  You are welcome to serve on  a regular basis or an occasional Saturday, either is fine. 

 

For more information contact Cyndi Troyer 816-686-3849
or Mike Barnes 816-210-0394

 

The scheduled dates for this year are

June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20,

October 18, November 15, and December 20

 

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Deliveries to Martin City Elementary began during the first week of October, which means we have resumed backpack preparation on Sundays after worship. 

 

Each Sunday after the service, we pack 100 backpacks with nonperishable, self-preparable food items, then arrange mid-week delivery to Martin City Elementary, who distributes the packs to students who might otherwise go hungry over the weekend. Can you stuff a sack? Lift a box? Then this ministry is for you! Please direct any questions to Olivia Garrison at (816) 787-5350,  [email protected]; or Tammy Garrison at (816) 352-4067,  [email protected]. We look forward to working with you on Sundays after church in this important service to the children of the greater Kansas City community!

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