Dear St. Mary's Family,
Each day, it seems that more and more information that is brought to light about the inhumane conditions that exist for children and other asylum seekers in government custody. Many people who are fleeing violence and danger arrive at our borders looking for relief and a safer life for their families, only to find themselves in overcrowded detention centers that lack basic sanitation, causing more suffering and even death.
Despite being a news junkie, I find it difficult to sort through all of the issues involved with what is clearly a crisis on the southern border of the United States. What is clear is that there is no simple solution. We can and should respectfully debate the country's immigration laws and policies, but beyond calling our representatives in Congress - an important step, no doubt - what can we do to love and care for these people in Jesus's name?
Over the past several weeks, The Episcopal Church has issued a response to the border crisis that includes calls for donations and goods from Episcopal dioceses on the border, prayers for those seeking safety, efforts to engage in advocacy, and pastoral messages from bishops around the Church. You can read the church's response
here
. A list of resources for education and support is available via the Episcopal Migration Ministries' website
here
.
This crisis extends far beyond the southern border of our country. Immigrants all over the country - both those here legally and illegally - are subject to appalling treatment (click
here
for a particularly vile example here in Kansas City). We need to prayerfully discern how St. Mary's is called to respond, not only to immigration-related injustice, but other important needs in our city.
To that end, I've asked St. Mary's parishioner John Simpson to head up our Social Justice Ministry. He has formed an initial ministry team to begin discerning how we might address injustice in Kansas City. Please share any thoughts you may have directly with him at church or via
email
. Once this new ministry team formulates a plan of action, you'll hear more about how you can get involved.
In the meantime, please join me in praying for immigrants and those who care for them. And please join me and all your brothers and sisters at St. Mary's in treating and serving the foreigners among us as though they are our own citizens, our own neighbors, our own family. (
Leviticus 19:33-34
).
Peace,
Fr. Charles
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of the sight to the blind, and to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor” (Luke 4:18-19)
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Healing Pathway Victim Service Agenc
y, a not for profit 501c3, is once again collecting school supplies for kids. Agency clients are kids ages 0-17 in the KC metro area who’ve lost a parent or in home family member to homicide. Generic school supplies such as pencils, pencil boxes, crayons and markers, glue sticks and age appropriate scissors, Kleenex and backpacks, and spiral bound paper wide ruled and narrow ruled are needed. Cash donations to buy supplies are also welcome. A collection box will be in the back of the nave through August 11. Contact parishioner Virginia Murray for details by clicking
here
.
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What does it mean to be an Anglo-Catholic in the Episcopal Church? What are the historical and theological impacts of the Anglo-Catholic movement? How does this affect the ceremonial and ritualistic practices in the liturgy? How does it lead us to serve others in the world?
Part II in this series will be on
Sunday, August 4th
after the 10:00 Mass, and will focus on the liturgical and social justice implications of Anglo-Catholicism.
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As we have for many years, St. Mary's is hosting Summerfest each Sunday afternoon in July. Summerfest is composed of some of the areas finest musicians, including Kansas City Symphony musicians and professors at the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Conservatory of Music and Dance as well as visitors from other cities.
Click
here
to learn more about the concert series and to buy tickets!
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St. Mary's Belles/Arts & Crafts
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St. Mary's Belles
Thursday August 8th at 6pm
Salad Supper with the ladies of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church
Come with a salad to share. Fr. Sean Kim will be speaking.
Arts and Crafts Group
We meet on the last Thursday of each month.
Our next gathering will be
today
, July 25th
from 10am - 2pm at St. Mary's.
Come with your unfinished hand craft and a sack lunch.
For more information about the St. Mary's Belles or the Arts & Crafts group,
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Saturday, August 3
10am-2pm @ St. Mary's
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Attention St. Mary's Parishioners:
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Join us for our 2nd annual Church Clean-Up Day.
Last year was a big success and we had a great turnout. We will meet in the parish hall and choose a "chore" that will make our St. Mary shine on her big day. Dusting, polishing and clearing out the nooks and crannies just to name a few
. Join us for fun and fellowship and coming together for a great cause. A lite lunch will be provided.
Please sign up with Raja so we can finalize the "to do list" and have a head count for lunch. He can be reached via email by clicking
here
.
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Mary Day: Our Patronal Feast
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On Sunday, August 18th we will celebrate a festive High Mass in honor of our Patroness the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The choir will sing Antonio Lotti's
Missa del primo tuono
as the Mass setting.
Also known as the “Missa Brevis in D”, this Mass setting was composed in the 1730's in the
Prima pratica
style which is reminiscent of earlier polyphony from the Renaissance era. You can listen to the
Kyrie eleison
here
.
A festive reception will follow the service.
Mary Day is a great opportunity to invite friends!
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f you experience a pastoral emergency and need to speak to a member of the St. Mary's clergy, please call 816-974-8082. This is a phone service that forwards the call to the clergyperson-on-call.
If you are scheduled for surgery or a serious medical procedure, or if there is a death in your family, please let us know via phone (816-842-0975) or
email
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Donate to St. Mary's Online!
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Weekly Service Schedule
Sunday
Low Mass: 8 a.m.
Solemn High Mass: 10 a.m.
Sung Compline: 7 p.m. (2nd Sunday of the month during the academic year)
Monday and Friday
7:00 a.m.: Morning Prayer with Holy Communion
Tuesday and Thursday
12:00 p.m.: Low Mass
Wednesday
6:00 p.m.: Evening Prayer with Holy Communion
Saturday
11:00 a.m.: Low Mass
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Clergy and Staff
Priest-in-Charge
Assistant Priest for Formation
Rector Emeritus
Priest Associate
Deacon Administrator
Artist-in-Residence/Choirmaster
Organist
Sexton
Ms. Rosalyn Powell
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Vestry
Mrs. Sharon Hunter-Putsch, Senior Warden
Mr. Donald E. Clark, Junior Warden
Bonnie Haupt
Mrs. Betty Iorg,
Mr. Chris McQueeny
Mr. Raja Reed
Mr. Dennis L. Robinson
Canon John L. Schaefer
Mr. David S. Wilcox, II
Mrs. Judith B. Brougham, Treasurer
Mr. Isaac Petty, Clerk
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