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Third Thursday of January 2016

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Bishop Curry responds to Primates meeting decision - and more

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Game Day

Join us February 9th

at The House of Grace

from 1 - 4 pm.

This is a social time open to everyone. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the House of Grace.

Bring your own lunch at noon and the games will begin at 1 pm. A snack to share with the group will be welcome. If you have a favorite game, please bring that as well.

If you have questions contact Deacon Peisha at 816-507-8099 or peisha@kc.rr.com

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Evening Prayer

Monday,

February 15th

6 pm

(The third Monday

of each month.)

House of Grace

Contact Lisa Inman at linman26@gmail.com

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The Benedictine Prayer & Study Group

will meet

March 8th

6:30 pm to 8 pm

at the House of Grace

If you have questions, contact Arnetta Johnston at 816-331-7015 or arni@marymag.com

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SOPHIA

Mothers need a place to grow- as women and as mothers. Sophia is a group for mothers with children (birth to high school) who come together the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month to sit around the table, sip coffee, nosh on some delectable treats, and simply talk about life, faith and relationships.

It's a time to ask the hard questions; a time to focus on issues like mercy, justice and compassion when life gets messy; a time to share those valuable tips we all need to tame the day; and a time to connect with other women who share the amazing experience of being a mother.

Sophia will meet on: Tuesday, January 26th from 9:30-11:30 am

We will meet in the lower level of the House of Grace
Please RSVP to Linda Keith at

dblck05@gmail.com

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St. Mary's Kitchen

Everyone's participation in the past few years and commitments for 2016 have been extraordinarily successful. This is a huge reflection on Saint Mary Magdalene for reaching out to help and serve others. As a church community we are very well known and appreciated at St. Mary's. It is a very rewarding experience.

If at any time, if anyone wants to assist at St. Mary's please contact Cyndi Troyer or Mike Barnes to schedule a date to help on. Remember, our normal rotation is for the third Saturday of every month.

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The Women's Book Club

is taking its annual hiatus in January and February. Our next meeting will be on

March 7th at the home of Ida Cox (12323 Ash, Overland Park, KS) at 7:00 p.m.

We will be discussing "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins. Dessert will be served. All women are welcome to attend and no obligation is required.

The contact person is Susan Petrakos, (816) 810-4362 or swpetrakos@yahoo.com

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Intercessory Prayer Ministry

Every Sunday, during communion, intercessory prayer will be offered by members of the prayer team for anyone with a request. If you would like the prayer team to pray with you, just go to the narthex at the back of the church and a member of the prayer team will meet with you.

Remember, prayer requests can also be submitted by printing them in the Prayers of the People book every Sunday morning. It is located on the left side of the center doors as you enter the nave.

Contact Celia McElhany at 816-589-7950 if you have questions or would like to join the team.

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Dekabes

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House of Grace Library

Open to all

Stop by and browse.

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Fr. Marshall's Blog

Episcopal Chaplain at the Bedside

PRIEST TRANSITION INFORMATION

We are a community that is Real, Rooted, and Relevant - real people, rooted in the common journey of following Jesus' way of love, seeking to live out a relevant faith that meaningfully connects with our lives and the lives of others. Our purpose is to follow Jesus Christ so that we will be His hands and feet in the world. All are welcome here.

Your vestry is pleased to announce that Father Evan Ash has answered our call to serve as St. Mary Magdalene's part-time interim priest! Father Evan will celebrate the Eucharist with us on Sundays, and will provide pastoral care and maintain limited weekly office hours for the duration of the priest transition period. His service with us will begin on February 7th; he and his wife, Lynn, plan to join us for the All-Parish Meeting after services on January 31st.

In the meantime, we have secured supply priests for January, as follows:

Jan. 24th: Father Marshall Scott

Jan. 31st: The Rev. Dr. Steven Rottgers, Canon to the Ordinary, Diocese of West Missouri

Please direct all pastoral care requests to Deacon Peisha Roumas, 816.507.8099, peisha@kc.rr.com; or to the Church Office at 816.331.2222.

Church Office Hours: 1 pm-5 pm, Tuesday-Thursday.

We ask that everyone join us in prayer for God's continued guidance and grace to our parish.

Your Vestry,

Chris Butler, Secretary-chris@harkins.net

Joanna Cooper-cooper.joanna@att.net

Tammy Garrison, Junior Warden-TGarrison2@kc.rr.com

Jim Grant-jcgrant4th@aim.com

Trent Green-trentong@hotmail.com

Lisa Inman, Senior Warden-linman26@gmail.com

Donna Parker-dparker@kc.rr.com

Cyndi Troyer, Treasurer-acetroyer@gmail.com

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REMINDERS FROM THE

CHURCH OFFICE

Year-end contribution statements will be mailed on Monday, January 25. If you are expecting one and do not receive it in a timely manner, please contact the church office at 816-331-2222 or arni@marymag.com

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Youth News!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and new year! Let's get 2016 off to a great start with some fellowship and food with other youth in the KC area!

Check out the links below highlighting events for all the Diocese youth. Please let me know if you would like to attend any of these events!

Blessings,

Gabriella

Nomadic Dinner - January 22-23

Snow Creek Tubing (and lock in) - February 13-14

Happening #73 - February 26-28

and more...

Winter / Spring Events

Contact Person: Gabriella Benson at 12GBenson@gmail.com or 210-819-3197.

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Annual Church Meeting

Right after worship on January 31st plan to stay after for our Annual Church Meeting. Get updates on vital church ministries, take a look at our finances for ministry in 2016, and participate in electing three new Vestry Members and our 2016 Diocesan Convention Delegates!

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Mardi Gras!

Tuesday, February 9th at 6:30 pm

Plan to join us as we usher in Lent with a Fat Tuesday Potluck, followed by the Burning of the Palms service.

Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex.

Contact Karen Hansen at hansenkm@kc.rr.com

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St. Mary Magdalene Men's Fellowship Group

invites you to join them for this

All Church Fellowship Event

BEER TASTING PARTY

Friday, February 26, 2015 7:00 p.m.

We are planning an All Church Fellowship Event for Friday, February 26, 2016 at the House of Grace on the lower level. This event is sponsored by the Men's Fellowship Group for all adults. Yes, everyone is invited.

Please bring a six-pack of your favorite or a unique beer to share. In addition, we will collect either a food item or a sample toiletry for the food pantry.

Party starts at 7 pm. Appetizers and other beverages will be provided. Dress is casual. Childcare is available with advance notice.

Please RSVP to Denise Koch, groupsale@sbcglobal.net

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Episcopal Community Service Invites you for a Service of Celebration and Installation

Episcopal Community Services invites you to join parishes throughout the Greater Kansas City area Sunday, January 31, 2016, 5:00 PM at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral for a Service of Celebration and Installation.

With the Holy Eucharist, we welcome our neighbors and supporters to help ECS celebrate the work and ministry of the Kansas City Community Kitchen, Episcopal Hunger Relief Network and Culinary Cornerstones Training Program. ECS is honored to have The Right Reverend Martin S. Field, Bishop, Diocese of West Missouri, and The Reverend Torey Lightcap, Canon of the Ordinary, Diocese of Kansas, join us for this great event.

St. Mary Magdalene is invited to participate by bringing a donation of canned food (tuna, chicken, corn, kidney beans, carrots, etc.) for a special offering to our network of food pantries across the city.