THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 27, 2013

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1 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED IN JUST OVER TWO WEEKS It seems like we just took down the Christmas lights and now it s time to start thinking about Lent! Ash Wednesday is February 13!! So I invite you to begin thinking about how you will make the most of Lent this year. For some folks it can be an exercise in selfdiscipline. For forty days they eat less, or go without candy, desserts, alcohol or cigarettes. And while that is a good thing, a form of fasting, my hope is that we would consider doing something this Lent that would be transformative. By that, I mean our Lenten activity helps the one who does it to become a better Christian. The February Visionary will soon be available, and it will be filled with Lenten activities. It really is not too soon to begin looking at how each of us will make the most of Lent! MASS of ANOINTING The Sacrament of the Sick was once called Extreme Unction, which is Latin for last anointing, which is why some call it last rites. While it is true that sometimes I may anoint someone only once before they die, the Sacrament of the Sick is intended to be a prayer for healing and strength much more than a preparation for death. The main ingredient, the outward sign of this Sacrament of healing and strength is blessed olive oil! It is blessed by the bishop on Holy Thursday with over 1,000 people and 100 priests praying with him, that those who will be anointed with this will be healed! Vegetable oil is still used in the manufacture of most medicines. And ancient athletes believed using oil increased their strength. Who should receive the Sacrament of the Sick? Anyone who is suffering from a debilitating, chronic or life threatening illness should be anointed. Anyone preparing for surgery should be anointed and so should anyone in need of God s healing and the Church s prayer! It is a Sacrament that can be received as often as needed throughout an illness. We celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick on the last Wednesday of the month during the 7 pm Liturgy. Join us! TRAVELERS! The plans are now in the works for a trip to France as a parish trip in October, Most of the time will spent in and around Paris with a day trip to Vezelay and the tomb of St. Mary Magdalen. There will be a meeting near the end of February with more details. In the Fall of 2014 there will be a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Turkey. WINTER BREAK I am on a winter break this week. I appreciate Fr. Alan Wakefield filling in for me while I am away. I will be back in time for the Mass of Anointing on Wednesday and back in the office on January 31. And of course, I will be back with all of you next weekend! Fr. Dave Howell THIS WEEK S LITURGIES January 28, - Monday Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church Heb 9:15, 24-28/Mk 3: :00 am Communion Service January 29, Tuesday Heb 10:1-10/Mk 3: :00 am Communion Service January 30, Wednesday Heb 10:11-18/Mk 4:1-20 7:00 pm +Virginia Quinn Mass of Anointing January 31 Saint John Bosco, Priest Heb 10:19-25/Mk 4: :00 am +Rosemary Hamilton February 1, Friday Heb 10:32-39/Mk 4: :00 am +Kenneth J. Perkins February 2, Saturday The Presentation of the Lord Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 February 3, Sunday Jer 1:4-5, 17-19/1 Cor 12:31 13:13/Lk 4: :30 pm +Leonard & Martha Heuring 9:00 am +Madeleine Keusch 11:00 am St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 1:4-5, Today we hear about Jeremiah s call to be a prophet. It came when he was quite young. It also came at a time of turmoil when Babylon was in the process of conquering the entire Near East. For these reasons, Jeremiah felt uneasy about the call, but God refuses to take no for an answer. 1 Corinthians 12:31-13: 13 We will recognize today s passage from first Corinthians as one that is often read at weddings. Actually, the context is not marriage, but squabbles in the Christian community in Corinth over whose spiritual gifts were more important. Paul goes to the heart of the matter. Luke 4:21-30 The rage that fills those who hear Jesus words stems from their complacency. Nothing is as frightening as the complacent who are jolted from their smugness. The sin of these people is the sin of presumption thinking that their way to God is the only way. Tragically, presumptions inevitably blind us to moments of grace and the Holy Spirit. Reflect: Do I remain open to all possibilities in the arena of faith?

2 THE WEEK AHEAD STEWARDSHIP REPORT Week of 1/20/13 Approximately 1,359 people participated Env./Cash $15,927 EFT $13,402 Securing Our Future $3,993 TOTAL $33,322 Thank you for your gifts. Please pray for all the sick who have been commended to our prayer that they will respond to God s healing will, especially: Haley Larson, Donna, Bert Loomis, Bob, Helen Schulte, Donna Sixbery, Richard Harris, Kellen, Angela, Carly Rossner, Sean Hartman, Margaret LaForge, Nick Vermulin, Murray Black, Sarah Chelley, Kathleen, Amanda Pasienza, Joyce Egerer, Lee McDaniels, Cate Ross, Dick Pate, Fran Hatnett, Bea, Judy, John Sullivan, Robby DeRosier, Ron Abramovich, Lois Sproull, Mona Mattis, Nives MacDonald, Derek Bierlein, Theresa, William Gawura, Gary Laginess, Jim Fitzpatrick, Catherine Terski, Mark Siegrist, David Hollinshead, Jerome Wszola, Nancy Sharpy, Camilla, Jamie, Norma Pellerito, Pam Handee, Richard (Ed) Schram, Kathleen Kirkpatrick, Israel Retana, Julie Anderer Lloyd, Harold Kennedy, Dave Murphy, Joyce Connor, Marilyn Jeromin/Pudelek, Bob Ryan, Liam Mashburn, Joshua Connell, Steve Miron, Jackie Hughes, Victor Hibbeln, Frank Zaleski, Kate, Tom Zuyus, Mary Kay, Tom Zremski, Jacob, Pete, Vanessa, Paula, Steve Condit, Martha Bubik, Rosemary Adams, Sherry, Emily, Carlos, June Monikean, Amanda Moody, George Rice, Albra Buelow, Dave, Yvette Lagimodiere, Chuck Galdes, Ed, Liam Klagges, Barbara, Emma Bartlette, Barbara Stephen, Ron Sitkauskas, Jeannine Smith, Mark Watts, Tom, Kelly Donehue, Courtney, Ethel Jecmen, Noelle, Dwayne Henson, Michele Koprowicz, Tammy, Diane Detter, Doreen Scott, Kari Suppnick, Rachel Bastien, Stephan Dzialowski, Meg Harris, Steve, Robert Treiber, Sylvester Smith, Pat Rogan, Nellie Saxton, Jim Burton, Dan Knott, Ed Gatt, Dominic Tyner Sr., Todd Minock, David Livingston, Clara Cordonnier, Bob Clark, Cynthia Macintosh, Paul Stavros, Steven Boulanger, Bruce LeLong, John Gillett, Jim McMullen, Carole Morey, Jim Fahner, Mari Gevat, Terie Gentry, MaryAnna. Monday, January 28 6:00 pm Magdalen s Kitchen (CR) 6:30 pm Catholics Returning Home (Library) 7:00 pm School for Discipleship (North Room) 7:00 pm Theology of Marriage (East) 7:00 pm EDGE Tuesday, January 29 9:30 am Rosary (Guadalupe Shrine) 7:00 pm School for Discipleship (North Room) Wednesday, January 30 10:00 am Moms (North/Nursery) 12:30 pm Knitters (Library) 4:30 & 6:30 pm Rel. Formation 7:00 pm Mass of Anointing 7:30 pm Time & Talent (East Room) Thursday, January 31 10:00 am Women of the New Testament (East) 5:30 pm Rel. Formation 5:35 pm Catholicism (East Room) 7:00 pm Women of the New Testament (East) 7:30 pm Music Ministry Friday, February 1 9:30 am Rosary (Guadalupe Shrine) 1:00 pm Pain Group (East Room) 6:30-9:00 pm 8 Great Dates (CR) Saturday, February 2 8 am-3 pm Pinewood Derby (CR/Gym) 4:30 pm RCIA Dismissal (E/Lib/Counsel. Rm.) Sunday, February 3 9, 11, 5:30 pm Rel. Formation 10:10 am New Parishioner s Mtg. (East Room) 10:15 am Ichthus (North Rm) 11:00 am Scout Sunday All Weekend: Souper Bowl Collection A MASS OF ANOINTING will be offered on Wednesday, January 30, at 7pm in the Chapel. All who suffer from serious or chronic illness or are facing surgery are invited to attend! NEXT BLOOD DRIVE is Friday, February 8, 12:45-6pm. Mark your calendars. Give the gift of life!

3 Religious Formation News from Mary at and Karen at On Facebook at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Formation Classes: We still have room in our classes if you haven t registered yet (regardless of your ability to pay). Come into or call the office for more information. If payment is a problem, please call Mary at extension #115. Change of time: Confirmation class (9 th gr.) Sunday, February 3: We will gather at 11 for Liturgy (look for our reserved section) and then our Confirmation super bowl class begins immediately after Liturgy in the gym until 1:30! Parents still needed to help! Coming to our classes Feb. 6/7 is our Safe Sheep program for our youth to keep safe! If you would like to preview some of the material, go to this program is designed for all our youth in grades K-5. We continue to talk about safe adults, safe friends, seeking parental permission, saying no, family rules, saying no, then go, then show a safe adult. Grade 6 will continue with Praesidium. WE NEED YOU! If you ever felt called to inquire into the ministry of catechist or assistant, we are ready to sit down and talk with you! Even if you do not feel the classroom is the best place to use your talents, our Formation Team is in need of new members as well. Please take time to pray about helping in formation! Just a reminder about snow days: Since it is January, it is a good time to remind you of our snow policy. If Brighton area schools are cancelled due to bad weather, our Faith Formation classes will also be cancelled. In case Religious Formation is cancelled during the school day, we will notify each family by . (We are no longer using the automated phone calling system.) If you have a change of or phone numbers let Karen in the office know ASAP. Jewish Temple Trip, March 10, 3:00: This is part of our curriculum for families with youth in 6 th grade. It is also open to our whole parish family! This trip takes us to a Jewish Temple in Ann Arbor where we will see, learn, and hear about their faith, come back here for quick pizza dinner and then go into church with Fr. Dave to have a comparison between our Jewish Heritage compared to our Catholic faith and Traditions. Sign up at the Formation Table. Reminder: we have classes this week. Scout Sunday, Feb. 3 at the 11:00 am Mass All Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are invited to attend and celebrate Scout Sunday. Youth News from Margaret at youth1@saintmarymagdalen.org and Stasia at tkcsmom@att.net For at least the past 12 years, the high school youth have been a huge part of the Triduum Liturgy reenacting the Passion of our Lord Jesus during the Good Friday service. It is a powerful experience both to witness and to be a part of. It does take commitment as practices are held weekly Sunday afternoons during Lent. I ask that you prayerfully consider participating. Perhaps this might be a good way to reconnect with God in a special way; to grow in relationship with Him. This could be your way of giving back to your community, your parish family, in a very special and meaningful way. It is a powerful witness of your faith to those who are present on Good Friday. I am in search of actors and actress who would be willing share of their time and talent this Lenten season; who would be willing to create a very powerful, prayerful and meaningful experience for the parish. For years now it has been the youth of the parish who have performed the Passion. It s expected that this will continue. If you are interested, please contact me via at youth1@saintmarymagdalen.org or in the parish offices. I ask that you talk it over with your family and even your friends to consider being a part of this wonderful reflection of all that Jesus suffered for you. Our annual winter weekend getaway is Feb There is still room for more, if you are interested! There is a $50 balance due by months end. The total cost for the weekend is $100. Contact me at youth1@saintmarymagdalen.org to sign up or if you have any questions. Looking ahead to summer, think about spending a week with us on our week-long service trip July 22-27, with the National Relief Network (NRN)! There is a meeting Tuesday, February 5th, at 7pm in the youth room. Plan to come with questions. Looking ahead we have a few things coming up worth marking your calendar for now. Weekend Winter Getaway Feb Money for WWG paid in full by month end Regional Spring Retreat March 8-11 Souper Bowl Sunday collection in February EDGE We meet this Monday evening. Come and check us out. We gather from 7-8:30 in the youth room and welcome any middle school student in grades 6-8. Make EDGE a part of your Lent season and plan to grow in relationship with God and in friendships. We look forward to seeing you. Please contact me at youth1@saintmarymagdalen.org with any questions.

4 Adult Education and Formation Faith and Service - From Sr. Joyce pastmin1@saintmarymagdalen.org January Intentions for the Year of Faith: For a greater respect for human life. A PRAYER FOR THIS SPECIAL YEAR Good and gracious God, we pray that every person in our diocese will come to know and love our Lord Jesus Christ in a personal way. May we mature as true disciples of Christ Jesus and may each of us become actively engaged in the life and mission of the Church, joyfully using his or her gifts for the building up of your kingdom. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. As you renew the face of the earth, re-create in the divine image all who are your own. Instruct the hearts of all the faithful by your heavenly light and make us truly wise. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Mark Your Calendars & Come Saturday, February pm Community Room Dress in Green, Purple & Gold Bret Beaudry BRETSKY Master Magician will perform at 7:30 pm. Please sign-up at the Community Life Board for snacks and to help. Catholicism Series Come be renewed and enlivened in what we believe. Thursdays 5: 30 7 :15 pm Jan. 31 # 4 Mary, Mother of God Feb. 14 # 5: Peter, Paul & the Missionary Adventure Feb. 21 # 6: The Mystical Union of Christ & the Church Tuesdays, 7 8;30 pm Feb. 19 # 7: The Mystery of the Liturgy & the Eucharist Feb. 26 # 8: The Communion of Sainte M.O.M.S. Ministry of Mothers Sharing This dedicated group of women meet every Wednesday in the North Room, next to the Nursery. Gatherings include Prayer, Food, Fun, Friendship. Come Wednesday mornings from 9:45 am noon. New Moms are welcome to come anytime. See the M.O.M.S brochures in the Gathering area racks for more information. REFLECT Catholic Weekend Retreat for Mid-life Singles Mid-life Singles (mid-30s to 50s): register today for a life-changing weekend retreat at the St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt (10 miles north of Lansing), on March 8-10, Cost is just $145 for meals, lodging, and materials. Take a chance and get involved... you won't regret it! Call (989) , reflect.michigan@gmail.com, or visit for details. St Mary s (Pinckney) Breakfast with PAWS On Sunday, February 3rd, 2013, St Mary s Men s Club in Pinckney is proudly sponsoring Breakfast with PAWS" at the Parish. Breakfast is served 8:30 until 11am and is a Free-Will Donation. PAWS, Detroit s Favorite Mascot" joins us from 10-11am to get us pumped up for another great season of Detroit Tiger baseball. Proceeds from the event are help support St Mary School. For further information contact Heather at the Parish Office What is the Livingston Area Pet Pantry? LAPP is dedicated to help provide pet food for families facing hardship. The goal is to see that no cat or dog goes hungry or homeless by supporting pet owners who cannot afford to feed them. The 1 st and 8 th grade Formation class are collecting pet food for the Livingston Area Pet Pantry. Look for the black bin in the gathering area to drop off food. We will be collecting pet food until January 31, What to Donate: Small/Medium bags of both dry dog and cat food Canned dog and or cat food PAX CHRISTI "Do not wait for leaders, do it alone, person to person." ~~~ Mother Teresa MINISTERS OF PRAYER Sunday, Jan. 27 Volunteer Monday, Jan. 28 Volunteer Tuesday, Jan. 29 Deb Ruf Wednesday, Jan. 30 Volunteer Thursday, Jan. 31 Joe Martinez Friday, Feb. 1 Mary Ann Hargrave Saturday, Feb. 2 Volunteer PLEASE MAKE SURE THE PARISH OFFICE HAS YOUR CORRECT PHONE # AND ADDRESS!

5 GREAT NEWS! We are offering a program here at St. Mary Magdalen to improve health and wellness through education, exercise, reflection/journaling, group support and inspiration. Think Strong, Be Strong 2013 runs Mondays, 9:30-11:00am, and Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. (The gym will be open 30 minutes for walking before the program begins.) Please contact Kym Sulkowski, or Sr. Maryetta Churches, with any questions. Ichthus - Friendship - Stories - Music Join with us for thirty minutes between Masses each Sunday at St. Mary Magdalen in the north room at 10:15 am. Childcare is available. There is sure to be a faith story or a song that will catch your interest. Jan Ron Weingartz is a parishioner and a business owner who challenged the federal government s HHS mandate, including abortion-inducing drugs. Hear Ron s faith story and the recent outcome of this court battle. Blue Mass: On February 17, 2013 at the 9:00 a.m. Mass we will impart a special blessing on all those who serve as first responders. All police, fire, and EMS people are asked to join us at Mass (in uniform if possible, but not necessary) and be our guests at the pancake breakfast that the K of C is preparing on that day. We know there are many of you in the area and look forward to having you join us at this special Mass in your honor. Marriage...an Amazing Grace 3rd Annual Marriage Enrichment Conference Presented by I Do For Life Marriage Ministry St. Patrick Church, Brighton, MI This conference is open to married and engaged couples of all ages and years of marriage February 9, 2013, 8:30am-3:30pm Featured Speaker: Dr. Coleen Kelly-Mast Topics: ~The Four Heart Healthy Habits of Holiness ~How to Fireproof Your Marriage ~The Grace of Unity Conquers the Division of Sin Conference concludes with Mass celebrated by Bishop Boyea For more information and registration, visit: Sunday, Feb. 17 The First Sunday of Lent It is one of three Eucharistic days we celebrate each year at St. Mary Magdalen. We will process with the Blessed Sacrament after the 11:00 Sunday Liturgy to the Chapel where all are invited to come anytime between noon and 4pm to spend some quiet time in prayer in the presence of the Lord. We will end our day with Solemn Vespers (Evening Prayer). All Ministers of Prayer and Eucharistic Ministers are especially invited. Parish Cookbook This is a great collection of many of our parishioners favorite recipes! Get one for yourself and as a gift for family and friends! They are available during the week in the parish office. The cost is only $15 each! Proceeds will be used to purchase much needed kitchen supplies for the parish. PALM RECALL! Bring your palms from last year... Bring them by Feb. 10 and place them in the basket by the statue of St. Mary Magdalen in the gathering area. They will be burned and become the ashes for Ash Wednesday.

6 PROCLAIM CHRIST WITH JOY! LIVINGSTON VICARIATE LENTEN MISSION with ValLimar Jansen A Lenten Mission for all ages in this Year of Faith Year of Prayer with ValLimar Jansen sharing the stories and songs of our faith to inspire us to proclaim Christ with Joy. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday March 3, 4, & 5 7pm Hosted by all eight Livingston Catholic Parishes in partnership with OCP At St. Mary Magdalen in Brighton Blessed with an extraordinary voice, ValLimar Jansen is a highly regarded singer, cantor and recording artist. She is also a college professor, a leader of worship and prayer and a workshop presenter at conferences across the United States. All ages encouraged to attend! No Registration required Free-will donations accepted Child care available Mon. 1/28 Tues. 1/29 Wed. 1/30 Thurs. 1/31 Strong/ Fri. 2/1 ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE 9:30-11 am Think Strong/Be Strong/ gym pm Pre-School (gym) 4-6 pm CYO/gym noon Pre-School/gym 4-6 pm CYO/gym 5:45 pm #385 (CR/gym) noon Pre-School/gym 1:00 pm Zumba 4-6 pm CYO/gym 7-8:00 pm Women s B ball/gym pm Pre-School/gym 4-6:00 pm CYO/gym 6:30-8 pm Think Be Strong/gym am Pre-School/gym Livingston YAM (Young Adult Ministry) The College Years and Beyond Mass & Dinner with Fr. James Mangan Feb. 10 & March 10 Mass at 5:00pm, Dinner at 6:30 at Jameson s, Brighton Trivia Night Holy Spirit, Brighton February 2, 6:45pm Join other Young Adults for lots of laughs at this annual event for $10/person chance to win CASH! Contact Shannon at Or on Facebook at Livingston YAM More info at: livingstonvicariate@gmail.com