Parish News & Events

PARISH NEWS

March 29, 2023

WORSHIP WITH US THIS WEEKEND

Saturday, March 30, 7:00pm

Easter Vigil

(in person and livestreamed on YouTube.)

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Watch on Youtube.

Sunday, March 31,10:00am

Easter Sunday

Holy Eucharist

(in person and livestreamed on YouTube.)

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Watch on YouTube.

Click here for the bulletin insert from The Episcopal Church

for Easter Sunday, March 31.

SMM PLANNING CALENDAR

Next Week at SMM

Sunday, March 31, 10:00am: Easter Sunday Worship (in person and livestreamed on YouTube)
Sunday, March 31, after church: Easter Egg Hunt (in person at SMM)
Monday, April 1, Office Closed
Tuesday, April 2, 9:15am: Centering Prayer (in person in the Library and on Zoom)
Wednesday, April 3, 9:00am: Men's Discussion Group (in person in the Library and on Zoom)
Thursday, April 4, 7:00pm: Sandwich Group (in person and on Zoom)
Saturday, April 6, 7:00pm: Contemplative Prayer Service (on Zoom)

SMM Transition News

PLANNING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER!

On Tuesday April 2, we will launch the Church Assessment Tool (CAT), an on-line instrument that will help the Vestry gauge the strength, vitality, and trends in our church. The information gained from this assessment will be valuable in helping us to make decisions about the future of St. Mary Magdalene.

An email message will go out to parishioners with a unique link to the CAT and instructions for completing the survey. It is preferable that the survey be completed online. But, if necessary, you may obtain a paper copy from the office, with a self-addressed stamped return envelope.

All answers are strictly anonymous. We have no way of matching any assessment to a particular person, so please feel free to candidly share your perceptions, opinions and experiences. Our future together is dependent on your participation and honest answers. The survey should be completed by individuals, if you share an email with another adult parishioner (over the age of 16) in your household you may each submit a survey from the same link. Just be sure to complete one before beginning another.

If you have questions, please contact Janet Poley at jrpoley@comcast.net

We are grateful for your participation in the life of St. Mary Magdalene.

Your Vestry,

Janet Poley, Sr. Warden, Dennis Sack, Jr. Warden, Margaret Buttery, Cris Crisfield,

Jason Barnhardt, Judy Nieusma, Tim Beaton, Jane Rogers

Godly Play: Sunday, March 31

Happy Easter!! There are no Godly Play classes this Sunday. Wishing you a joyous Easter celebration!

Youth Group

Sunday, April 7 at 4:30pm

Join us at 4:30 at SMM for youth group! We will have time to connect, have dinner, and explore different prayer practices through stations. All are welcome, including any friends you'd like to bring.

SMM COMMUNITY NEWS

Sandwich Group

Thursday, April 4, 7:00 - 8:30pm (In person & Zoom)

For supportive discussion and prayer for those who are dealing with aging parents, many while raising children. Contact John Thornbury (johnthornbury@gmail.com) for more information.

First Aid Classes offered at SMM

As part of our safety and security plan and our effort to care for each other, SMM offers American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid classes as well as The American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED classes.

The AHA Heartsaver course covers CPR for all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator (like the one we have in the sanctuary), and first aid for a variety of situations. The class is 4 hours in length. If you don’t feel like you could physically perform CPR, please consider taking the course anyway - there are many other aspects to helping in an emergency. Cost is $25, which covers the textbook and card. Scholarships are available through SMM if cost is a concern.

The STOP THE BLEED class teaches how to control catastrophic bleeding. This class will teach you how to use our Stop the Bleed kit in about an hour. Cost for this class is $5 which covers the booklet and materials.

Upcoming class dates:

AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED/FIrst Aid: April 6th and June 29th. Two classes are available each date: 8:00-12:00 and 12:30-4:30 (sign up for only one time). Max students per class is 6.

The American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED class: May 19th and July 7th following the service in the library. Max students per class is 8.

Please contact Judy Nieusma (judynieusma@gmail.com or 303-842-5444) for information and to register

Volunteers Needed for Fr. Bruce's Retirement Party!!

We need your help to make this event a smashing success!! Please add your name to the volunteer sign up spreadsheet HERE. Any questions please contact Sarah Jane.

Fr. Bruce's Retirement Party!!

Friday, April 19, 6:30pm - 9pm

Please join us in celebrating Fr. Bruce and Daphne with a grand send-off as they look to the next chapter of their lives. We will gather on Friday, April 19th from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. There will be great music, great food and great company!

Farewell Purse for Fr. Bruce

Fr Bruce is retiring on April 21. We are collecting a “purse” in appreciation and gratitude for Bruce's and Daphne’s work with us. If you wish to participate, please write a check payable to St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church. In the memo of the check enter “for Bruce’s and Daphne’s Purse”. You may mail it to the church or put it in the collection plate. Or give online at smmboulder.org (Select Give, Give Now, then choose “Fr. Bruce and Daphne’s Retirement Purse” from the drop down list.) Note: Gifts collected for individuals are not tax deductible, and will not appear on your giving statement.