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St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church

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Benedict of Nursia
Feast of Benedict of Nursia
First Thursday
July 2016
Walking the Road....
 
One thing I have noticed is the abundance of fireworks stands here in Missouri, even right in our back yard. Being in Olathe, the use of fireworks, except for public displays, is verboten. Back in Nebraska, however, I took things one step forward, a cannon. Before you think you called a nut to be your priest, let me explain. I enjoyed historical reenacting for many years, portraying the first 50 years of the 1800s. I knew of a place in Union City Tennessee that sold cannons of various sizes. I ordered a small one, which was deliverd bare in the mail box with a toe tag address label on it. My brother-in-law was a cabinet maker and he helped me build a small naval carriage. And I bought a mold to make 75 caliber lead balls. On the 4th of July we shot off the cannon for our celebration, without lead balls of course! They were saved or the shooting range.

Why am I telling you all of this? Sometimes we need a few "purists" to help us remember the true meaning of something. Our Christian faith is no different. Many of us go through life trying to be good Christians. But we need the encouragement of witnesses who are trying to truly be "pure" Christians. St. Benedict was one of those people. He structured his life and the lives of his monk disciples to give total devotion to Christ in their earthly life. Not all of us are called to this way, but we can all gain strength from the model such people as St. Benedict give us. His guidance for prayer can lead us into a closer walk with God, and draw us more into the likeness of Christ. While Benedict's way requires a total commitment to contemplation, his basic principle, ora et labora, prayer and work, can help us realize that it is not so much multiple choice as it is a both-and opportunity, to make God a part of everything we do. So let your prayer be a continual conversation with our Father...

Fr. Evan+

SPECIAL PRESENTATION THIS SUNDAY

On Sunday we celebrate the feast of St. Benedict, who was known for giving his monks a balanced way of life with prayer and active work or "Ora et Labora".  Join Kim Parsons for her presentation entitled,  It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World...and thus the need for "Ora et Labora"following the worship service.  

So say your "hey, how are you's" to everyone, then grab your coffee and a snack, and meet in front of the TV on the east side of the narthex.  Kim does a great job - don't miss it.
 

Notice From the Diocese of West Missouri

St. Mary Magdalene family,

Having served as a family mediator for almost 20 years, I understand how things can turn into conflicts. At times, our human natures can be too naive or too distracted to allow us to hear the needs a of another person and the collisions ensue.

I pray the efforts of the mediator will help everyone involved find a new path and from that journey, discovery of a new understanding and a renewed vision and relationship. Every broken relationship is a relationship losing God's presence.

As you hear me pray every Sunday,

Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is
hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where
there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where
there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where
there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to
be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is
in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we
are born to eternal life. Amen.

Fr. Evan+

 
The Kansas City Community Kitchen Makes the National News
 
In case you missed it, our own KCCK was on the NBC Nightly News a couple of weeks ago.  This endeavor is supported, in part, by the produce from St. Mary Magdalene's garden.   

 
Sorry, commercial portion of video is not optional.
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The Women's Book Club
 
meets at 7:00 pm on the first Monday of the month at the home of Ida Cox (12323 Ash, Overland Pak, KS). No commitment is required. Please attend any time we are discussing a book that interests you. Dessert is served. The contact person is Susan Petrakos, (913) 8104362, swpetrakos@yahoo.com.

The July book is "The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid" by Bill Bryson. 

Due to the July 4th holiday we will meet on July 11th.

The August meeting will be held on August 1st. We will be discussing "The Two Family House" by Lynda Loigman
 









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Supplies are needed by Monday, July 25, 2016 in order to pack the backpacks. We distribute backpacks and supplies Friday, August 5, 2016.







National Child Vehicular Heatstroke Prevention Day 
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Dear St Mary Magdalene family,

I am overwhelmed with the love and care this past month by each of you. Thank you for your prayers, cards, memorials and your love filled visits as Eldon traveled to the Ultimate Healing promised to each of us, through Christ our Savior.

St. Mary Magdalene was his first and last earthly church home. He treasured being a part of this loving community. 

Thank you for honoring him in so many ways.

Much love,
Mary Cook

Walk the Labyrinth each Sunday Morning
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at 10 am 

Join Lisa Inman and others as they walk the labyrinth on Sunday mornings, weather permitting.  

This is a time of prayer and reflection before worship.  
Benedictine Prayer and Study Group
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will meet 
July 12th
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
 
WEMO YOUTH

Diocese of West Missouri Youth Community

Bishop Kemper School of Ministry 
Theological Education 
for All People

Class Offerings for August

Ministry Want Ads

Needed: volunteers for Coffee Hour rotation. Contact Penny Slaughter or Chris Butler, or sign up in narthex
Needed: people willing to pass on their faith to children. Contact Denise Koch
Serve our neighbors by volunteering at Heart-n-Hand or West Central Community Action Agency in Belton. Contact Geri Jackson- (816) 322-0700.
 
 
To place an ad, send details to info@marymag.com
UPCOMING EVENTS:

MissionPalooza

Registration Deadline: July 22

MissionPalooza is just weeks away - July 26-31 so now's

the time to sign up to be Christ's hands, feet and heart in
the world! The registration deadline is July 22.

Calling all Ministry Leaders who work (or want to work)
with youth! Base Camp is for you to share and discover
resources and relationships that will help you in your
ministry! Set the dates aside for Fall Base Camp in
Springfield - August 5-6

Find more information and registration links for
Diocesan and Network activities by going to wemoyouth.com
and remember to "like" us on Facebook, where you see
inspirational quotes, event updates and pictures.....
 
 
Upcoming Events
Poverty Simulation Training
5:30 - 8:30 PM August 18, 2016

 


Maison de Naissance invites you to join them 
as they Celebrate 12 years of healthy mothers and healthy babies

Saturday, September 10, 2016