How do I Become Connected to the St. Mary Magdalene (SMM) Community?

• Sign the guest book in the entry hall and/or fill out a Newcomer’s Information Sheet found on the Welcome Table in the back of the sanctuary by the fireplace and you will be contacted by the Clergy.
• Choose Parish activities you would like to participate in by selecting from the various educational, fellowship and ministry opportunities found on this website; use the links on your left for direct acess to this information.
• Stay up-to-date with church activities by signing up for the Community email distribution list as this is also how the newsletter is distributed. Contact the Parish Office at office@stmarymagdalene.org
  

Altar Flowers
Flowers for worship services are provided by parishioners. If you would like to provide the altar flowers for a service, please sign up on the bulletin board down the hall to the right of the Parish Office or call the Parish Office at 303-530-1421.The new sign up sheet goes up in January of each calendar year.

Address, Phone or Email Changes
Please submit any changes to the Parish Office to ensure that your information remains current. office@stmarymagdalene.org

Baptism
Baptisms occur in January, March or April, May or June, St. Mary Magdalene Day in July and November. Contact the Clergy or Parish Office.

• For parents and godparents of children being baptized....... baptismal training is two hours and usually occurs during the week prior to the baptism.
• For adults...... the baptismal training is participation in the Faith Matters class for 10 weeks which starts each fall.

Birthdays and Anniversaries
At each service all those celebrating a birthday or anniversary before, after, or on that date, are invited to come forward to the altar during the service for a blessing.

• The tradition is to place a small offering of coins into a special collection box at that time. The offering usually corresponds to the number of years you are celebrating (for example, six pennies for six years; a quarter for twenty-five years; or whatever you can find in your pocket!).
  
• The congregation celebrates with you by singing Happy Birthday or Anniversary.

Bulletin Boards
There are several bulletin boards which provide helpful, current information. They are located on the walls to your right and left as you enter the church through the main door.

Directory
There is a pictorial directory available for minimal cost; some are on the Welcome Table or call the Parish Office. The Directory contains pictures, names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of most everyone in the St. Mary Magdalene community. Periodic updates are provided as needed. An updated address and phone directory is available in the kiosk.To be listed here, please contact the Parish Office.

Email Lists
The email lists are used to disseminate information to parishioners about St. Mary’s. Our Community list is a parish-wide list that provides information pertinent to the entire St. Mary Magdalene community. Click on the Communication tab on the left for more information on this and other e-mail lists.

Funeral Services
Contact the Clergy to arrange for services and pastoral care.

Information Kiosk
The Kiosk provides various types of information as well as sign up sheets for upcoming events. It is located in the back of the sanctuary.

Library
You will find the library located at the east end of the main building, a tranquil setting for study, prayer, or finding books for take-home use. It is open for use and self-checkout whenever the church is open.

Membership in St. Mary Magdalene
There are several ways to become a member: by confirmation, by letter of transfer from another congregation, or by actively participating in Parish activities and completion of the Faith Matters course.

Name Tags
Name tags are worn  to help us know each other. If you would like a name tag, please sign up on the clipboard that is on the Welcome Table and a name tag will be printed for you. Name tags may be left at church each week on the Name Tag Kiosk at the top of the stairs in the back of the sanctuary.

Newsletter 
A monthly publication that is full of information about the people and activities of St. Mary Magdalene and is available on this website. Article submission deadline is by the 20th of each month to the Parish Office.

Vestry Members and Vestry Meeting Reports
See menu on the left for direct access to this information.

Weddings
Wedding dates are preferred one year in advance. Premarital counseling is required and usually begins 6-9 months prior to the wedding date. Contact the Clergy for a copy of the SMM marriage policies. SMM does not conduct weddings during the season of Lent.