ALL THINGS CONSIDERED THIS WEEK S LITURGIES. The Most Holy Trinity

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1 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED THIS WEEK S LITURGIES COME, HOLY SPIRIT!! On the Church s calendar, the Feast of Pentecost is the third most important celebration. It completes the Easter mystery, when Christ poured out His life, the Holy Spirit upon His disciples. St. Cyril of Jerusalem, who lived through the much of the fourth century and served as bishop of Jerusalem, wrote a catechism, an explanation of all that we believe, for those who were preparing for Baptism. In that catechism, he tried to explain the mystery of the Holy Spirit by saying that the Spirit is like water. Like water, the Spirit gives life. As rain, water falls on everyone but has a different effect on everything watered by the rain. It brings forth flowers, grain and towering pines, each enriching the lives of others. In the same way, the Spirit brings forth a variety of different gifts and ministries in each of us. What was amazing is that this fourth century saint had no clue of how large the earth was nor did he know the science of water s importance to our very existence. We can live for weeks without eating, but only days without water. St. Cyril s explanation gives us a great deal to ponder about how the Holy Spirit touches our lives. I share this with you in hopes that you think of this again next time your thirst leads you to a drink of water. THE RESULTS In Galatians 5:22, St. Paul used the word fruits to describe the effects or the results of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you left today, you were asked to draw a slip of paper listing a fruit of the Holy Spirit from a basket. I hope you will pray that the Holy Spirit enable this gift to grow in your life. And remember that this result is a gift, produced by the Holy Spirit within us, not for our own good, but for the good of others! JOHN WOOD Not long after our Knights of Columbus Council became the sponsoring organization of Boy Scout Troup 385, John Wood became the Scoutmaster. Over the last several years John has made a significant difference in the lives of the young men that have joined Troup 385, many of whom are from our parish. He has led with words of encouragement and enthusiasm; gentle but firm words of rebuke when needed and, most of all, he has led by example. John Wood is stepping down as Scoutmaster but will continue to work with our scouts as assistant Scoutmaster. On behalf of all us, I would like to thank John for all that he has done. He has truly used his gifts to make a difference in the lives our scouts and those who work with them. Thank you John! Monday, June 13 St. Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor of the Church 2 Cor 6:1-10/Mt 5: :00 am +Peter Dooling Tuesday, June 14 2 Cor 8:1-9/Mt 5: :00 am +Mark Ruf Wednesday, June 15 2 Cor 9:6-11/Mt 6:1-6, :00 pm +Mike Beauchamp Thursday, June 16 2 Cor 11:1-11/Mt 6:7-15 9:00 am +Michael Cice Friday, June 17 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30/Mt 6: :00 am + Barbara Greilach Saturday, June 18 2 Cor 12:1-10/Mt 6:24-34 Sunday, June 19 The Most Holy Trinity Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/2 Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3: :30 pm St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners (Renewal of Marriage Vows) 9:00 am Living & Deceased Fathers 11:00 am Living & Deceased Fathers The Most Holy Trinity Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9 When Moses saw the Israelite people worshiping the golden calf, he angrily threw down and broke the tablets containing the commandments. Later, God instructed him to cut two new tablets. This passage begins at that point, and offsets the mistaken notion that the Old Testament always presents a stern and angry God. 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 This passage is the ending of Paul s second letter to the Corinthians. The Church chose this passage for Trinity Sunday because it mentions all three persons of the Trinity. The passage also contains a familiar greeting which we hear at the beginning of Mass. John 3:16-18 In today s reading, we read what are the stakes of belief and disbelief in Jesus as John sees them: Those who believe in him are nor condemned; but those who do not believe are condemned already. Reflect: Name one way in which you experience God s presence as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Fr. Dave Howell

2 Fiscal Year runs from July 1, 2010 June 30, 2011 Total income for the weekend of June 5, 2011 Approximately people participated: Stewardship Envelopes/Cash... $19,039 Electronic Fund Transfers... $10,012 Stewardship Total... $29,051 Weekly Expenses... $22,860 +/- for the week... $+6,191 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: Tom McSweeney Jr., Ron Sherman, Lynne Mardeusz, Rosalie Pellerito Heufelder, Jill, Jennifer, Charlotte Sullivan, Patricia Gustitus, Pat Harshbarger, John Kelso, Brodhi Pomes, Landon, Gail Rutkowski, Don Powell, Patricia Whelan, Bob Sixbery, Sherrie, Sarah, Karoline DeRosia, Herb Langer, Michelle Crothwers, Mike, Kathy, Steven, Maryanne Kelly, Lynda Lawrence, Jaymisen Hansen, Dennis Denhard, Michael Emerick, Bud Jones, Dave Sharpy, Jerrine Habsburg, Larry Schutz, Avery Pohack, Wayne Arndt, Norman Harshbarger, Anthony Riccardi, Bob Ryan, Don Egerer, Kathy Maceri, Dennis Byard, Karen Johnson, Julie (Anderer) Lloyd, Lorraine Shepard, Rose Marie Koslow, Christopher Bennett, Martin Deater, Bill Gamble, Donna Sixbery, Bruce Davis, Louise Gillies, Robert Conklin, Cienna Ditri, Pete Mellentine, Jean Rankine, Dylon, Sue Ward, Barb Bees, Walter Kovacs, Harold Reihl, Sue Swanner, Ginny O Brien, John, Angela, Ed Crimmins, Sharon Zain, Kris Godard, Paul, Kathy Newton, Tom Zremski, Andrew, Diane Naumowicz, Jennifer Martin, Sebastian, Len Wolf, Sue DuRussel, Sam, Patty Schifko, Vincent Ganapini, Marylin Jeromin, Robert, Tina, John Shortridge, Bridget Johnson, Nancy, MaryAnna. Please remember in your prayers: Boone Weir and family in the death of his brother, Matthew; and Kathy Heatley and family in the death of her mother, Phyllis Artel. MINISTERS OF PRAYER Sunday, June 12 Volunteer?? Monday, June 13 Lisa Arthur Tuesday, June 14 Margie Evans Wednesday, June 15 Ron Clark Thursday, June 16 Volunteer Friday, June 17 Mary Ann Hargrave Saturday, June 18 Volunteer II. Amy Oliver & Kyle Nelson THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, June 13 6:00 pm Magdalen s Kitchen (C.R.) 7:00 pm Mystagogia (East Room) 7:00 pm Troop 385 Committee (North) Tuesday, June 14 10:00 am Bible Study (East Rm.) 6:30 pm Boy Scouts (Community Rm) 7:00 pm Solo Women Conference Room 7:30 pm Baptism Instruction (North Rm.) 7:30 pm Charity & Justice (East) Wednesday, June 15 9:45 pm MOMS-(North/Nursery) 12:30 pm Knitters (Library) 6:30 pm Rosary (Chapel) 7:30 pm Directions (Community Room) Thursday, June 16 7:30 pm Music Ministry Friday, June 17 9:30 am Rosary (Church) Saturday, June 18 9:00 am Song & Spirit (Eucharistic Chapel) 4:30 pm Liturgy (Renewal of Marriage Vows) Sunday, June 19 10:30 Ichthus - Faith Sharing (North Rm.) 11:00 am Baptism Presentations Next Weekend: Blood Pressures It's that time of year again. St. Mary Magdalen is helping contribute items to the Migrant Welcome Baskets. Items are: Bottled Water, Conditioner, Laundry Soap, Wash Cloths, Laundry Baskets, Towels and Shampoo. The workers are arriving a little later this year because of the chilly, cold spring we have had (the last few days have been a welcome exception). So if you are interested, deliver the items to my office by Monday, June 27 th. If you deliver them to the gathering area of the Church, please make sure that it is labeled for the Migrant Workers, so as not to be mixed up with the Food Delivery items. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Dave, or me at deacon1@saintmarymagdalen.org. Thank you

3 Religious Formation News from Mary and Karen at Youth News from Margaret and Stasia at JUMP INTO PANDAMANIA WITH POGO AS WE EXPLORE GOD S FOR US! JWJ - OUR SUMMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be held August 1-5 here at St. MM from 9:30-11:45! We will have fun with Bible stories, learn lots of great songs, have a blast with bamboo games, eat tree top treats, do crazy crafts and finish with a rowdy wrap up each day! We are still in need of adult helpers and youth (starting in the fall) in grades 6 and up! Please sign up in the gathering area on the Formation table by the home study box! I would like to congratulate all our seniors as you leave high school. Many of our graduating seniors have been very involved in the faith life of our parish and the faith life of many of our younger sisters and brothers. Through the years they have been involved in leading JWJ, teaching or aiding in formation classes, liturgical ministries, babysitting, Leadership Team, Youth Group, Edge Leaders, the Passion play, and much more. While we are excited for our seniors to move on, know that you will be missed while you re away at school! Good luck in all you do! Our youth here at St. MM need you! We need help in many different ways from catechists/aides to hall monitors or substitutes and nursery help - there are many areas that are flexible to meet your needs! Whether you volunteer as a catechist, co-catechist or assistant, we train everyone who works in our classes! If you are interested in helping in the fall program, call me in the office for more information! Consider being on the Formation Team! You don t have to have children to join us! We need people from all areas of the parish to help us have a broad view on all the issues we discuss and action plan on! First Eucharist: If you ordered pictures, or forgot your certificate, you may pick them up in the Gathering Area. Registration for fall classes can be done in the office starting June 1 st, from 9-12, regardless of your ability to pay. Don t forget we have a new time for the session on Thursday: 5:30-7. Ichthus: Do you have a faith story to share? Come and listen to Adam s story. Adam attacked the Catholic faith on the internet using blogs, until one day he befriended a Catholic apologist who turned his life around. Adam will be here Sunday, June 19 at the Ichthus meeting in the North room at 10:30 am here at St. MM. Childcare will be available. Call for information. All are welcome. Congratulations to the graduating seniors of 2011! What a privilege it was to share in this great milestone for you and your family. We have been a part of your journey and witnessed your growth in faith and through adolescence. It is our prayer for you that God will be a part of your decisions or choices; that you would rely on him in difficult times and rejoice with him in the good times. We look forward as a parish community and family to be a part of this next phase of your journey, both in faith and in growth! Congratulations and best wishes for success. Thanks to everyone who helped put the breakfast together on Saturday night and then served on Sunday morning. It was really a beautiful morning. I would also like to congratulate Kyle Ann Dembowski, Christie and Kateri Eisenhut, Rachel Kenrick, Herbie Langer, Emma Pressel and Vicki Price who attended every session of our Generation Change Dave Ramsey program for teens. A lot was learned about how to manage income, how to create a budget, and how to be conscious about debt and credit cards. Not only did we learn about money, but we also learned about how we are valuable in God s eyes and what scripture tells us today about how to be good stewards of God s generosity for us with others. We shared stories, goals and faith. We will have another 5-week session in October of this year. CEDAR POINT we are again participating in the Diocesan-wide day at Cedar Point on Wednesday, June 29 th. We will go by bus with St. John s in Hartland, meeting there at 6:45am, and return there approximately at midnight. Download the permission slip from the website at The cost is $60 for the bus, park entrance and morning snack. This Sunday is our last meeting for the year. We are planning a BBQ/potluck/beach party in Walled Lake. Thank you Cheese for helping to put this all together. Note that we are meeting offsite from 6-9pm. Please bring a beach blanket, dish to pass, a chair if you want to use one and if you can carpool with each other. You can reach me via for the details if you wish to come and celebrate the year with us. EDGE Open gym is still made available for you and your friends every Monday evening from 7-8:30. Come and use the space! Play basketball, volley ball, dodge ball or kick ball. Bring your friends!

4 Adult Education and Formation Faith and Service - From Sr. Joyce pastmin1@saintmarymagdalen.org Newly Baptized Kellen Evan Judd, parents are Evan & Mary; Olivia Grace Gobright, parents are Zuzana & Francis; Marissa Eleanor Lawson, parents are Anne Marie & Scott; Lillian Faith Gribas, parents are Cheryl & Matt; Danielle Arin Miller, parents are Amelia & Justin; and Alexander Xavier Dickson, parents are Clair & Ryan. Summer Scripture Days 2011 Love Crosses Boundaries August 9, 10, 11 St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt $155 per person includes lodging, meal, materials. Pre-registration is necessary due to limited space. The study will cover stories of the experiences and decisions of the Old Testament people, both positive and negative. Issues of forgiveness, faithfulness, repentance and reconciliation will be addressed, as well as the obstacles we face within ourselves. Call Catholic Charities at for more information. Ministry of Mothers Sharing Join moms of all ages for fellowship and friendship at the weekly MOMS group meetings, held Wednesday at the church from 9:45-12 noon. We have a variety of events planned, including speakers on important topics to moms, activities, book discussions, Lenten and Advent reflections and MOMS Night Out activities. We have snacks each week, and childcare is available for a small fee. As we wind up the academic year, we will have a picnic and summer play dates planned--see future bulletin articles for information or contact Jill Angell at or JMAngell02@hotmail.com. We look forward to seeing you soon at MOMS group--where new friends await you! I am currently starting to accept donations for the annual Tin Can Raffle. Please feel free to contact me at youth1@saintmarymagdalen.org for details and you can also check out the parish website and click on the youth tab. Margaret MAGDALEN S PRE-SCHOOL REGISTER NOW The purpose of the preschool program at St. Mary Magdalen Church is to provide a Christian education in a warm, caring environment for the children of the community. We have a highly-qualified staff with a combined total of over 40 years experience. Registration for next year is in full swing. Your three, four and early 5 year-olds will have a great experience. If you are interested in a preschool for your child for next fall, give us a call at Charity & Justice Pregnancy Helpline Project is located in the gathering area. Please feel free to take a teddy bear tag and return the item by June 26. Thank you for your support! Relay for Life: Thanks to all who participated in Relay for Life last weekend. "Helping Hands for a Cure" raised over $1,000 and did a lot of walking. And it did not rain this year! Pinckney Community Festival 2011 Sponsored by St. Mary Parish Please join us at St. Mary Parish of Pinckney on Sunday, June 26 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. for a Fun Family Day that includes a Polish Feast, the Kielbasa Kings Polka band, Face Painting, Bubble Mania, Barnyard Express, Kids Games, Softball, American Food and a special kick-off by Cinderella. Call Heather Shamp, St. Mary Catholic Church, Dexter Pinckney Road Pinckney, MI 48169, TRINITY SUNDAY JUNE 18 4:30 LITURGY RENEWAL OF MARRIAGE VOWS At the 4:30 Liturgy we will celebrate a renewal of marriage vows. All married couples are especially invited to attend!

5 Wednesday, June 29 THE COMMEMORATION OF The 18th Anniversary of our Parish & the 13th Anniversary of the Dedication of our Church ALL ARE INVITED to a special LITURGY at 7pm A reception hosted by our worship ministry team will follow in the Community Room. Magdalen s Kitchen Update All who have volunteered to help with Magdalen s Kitchen committed for a 1-year period (September 2010 through August 2011). Beginning in early August, 2011 sign-up sheets will be available on the Charity and Justice table in the Gathering Area. People who are interested in helping with the community meal will be encouraged to sign-up for Mondays through the month of Sept and the first two weeks of Oct This method of scheduling will replace the current method. There will be slips of paper available so that individuals can record the date they committed to and can take that slip with them as a reminder. One telephone call will be placed approximately one week in advance as a reminder to individuals. People who are interested in helping with the kitchen, but cannot commit to a specific hands-on task (cooking, set-up/serving/clean-up, dish washing), can assist by making these telephone calls. If you can help with telephone calls, this is an important component of the plan, please contact Deacon Gary at There will also be a sub list available in case an emergency should arise. Sign-ups will be on a first-come first-serve basis. PAX CHRISTI QUOTE "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." ASHLEY S FRIENDS For children & youth between 5 & 18 years of age who have lost a loved one. The purpose of the group is to promote a sense of belonging among children and teens who have experienced the death of a loved one. They also provide parents a separate group to discuss the challenges of helping a child through the grieving process. Please call Dr. Dawn Koger at for more information about the program. THE HEALTH MINISTRY TEAM is in the beginning process of creating a Biggest Loser s Team for St. Mary Magdalen. We are looking for a CORE TEAM. Trainers-Exercise-Gurus-Dieticians- Motivators-Doctors-Nurses If you are interested in any way, please call Sr. Maryetta. If you would like to be a participant, please call her as well. Saint Mary Magdalen 2201 S. Old US 23 Highway Brighton, MI Office Phone: Fax: Preschool Phone: Website: Office Hours: Monday-Friday,8:30am-4:30pm Staff: Pastor: Fr. David Howell Permanent Deacons: H. David Scharf; James Chevalier; Gary Prise Pastoral Ministers: Sr. Maryetta Churches, O.P.; Sr. Joyce Hoile, O.S.F. (Adult Formation & Evangelization) Director of Faith Formation: Mary Mahar Formation Adm. Assistant: Karen MacDonald Director of Liturgy & RCIA: Diane Kubus Youth Ministry: Tom & Margaret Callaghan Youth Ministry Assistant: Stasia Eisenhut Director of Music: Steven H. Schulte Director of Pre-School: Kathie Anderer Parish Secretaries: Debbie Dehanke; Josie Doucette; Sandi Phillips Bookkeeper: Dave Wisniewski Custodians: Leo Camden, Jack Hardy, Jeanette Moran Sacramental Information Weekend Liturgies: Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Liturgies: 9:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 7p.m. Wednesday Sacrament of Penance: Saturdays 11:30 a.m. 12 noon Infant Baptism: Call Sr. Joyce Hoile, O.S.F. Sacrament of Matrimony: Please contact the Office at least nine months prior to the wedding date.

6 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR (Gym & Soccer Fields) Sun., 06/12 7:00-9:00 pm Youth Group Mon., 06/13 9:30-11:00 am Stretch & Strength 5:00-8:30 pm Soccer (Field) 7:00-8:30 pm Middle School 8:30-10:00 pm Men s Basketball Tues., 06/14 9:30-10:30 am Open Walk 5:00-8:30 pm Soccer (Field) 6:00-9:00 pm Scouts Wed., 06/15 9:30-11:00 am Open Walk 5:00-6:00 pm Soccer (Field) 7:00-9:00 pm High School Thurs., 06/16 9:30-11:00 am Stretch & Strength 5:00-8:30 pm Soccer (Field) 8:30-10:00 pm Men s Basketball Friday, 06/17 9:30-11:00 am Open Walk Sat., 06/18 8:00-9:00 am Coed Boot Camp (back forty) 9:15-10:15 am Women s Boot Camp (back forty) Tornado Relief The devastation in Joplin, Missouri has many people in our diocese looking for a way to assist those who have lost so much due to this tornado. If you would like to offer financial assistance, you can put a check or special envelope in the collection with the word Joplin Relief in the memo line or on the envelope. All funds will go to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Springfield Cape Girardeau for them to distribute. ST. PATRICK COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN RUMMAGE SALE! Thursday, June 16th 8 am-4 pm Friday, June 17th 8 am-4-pm Parish Life Center Activity Building, 710 Rickett Rd. We will take items on June 12 from 1-3 pm and June 13 & 14 from 10am-4 pm. Clean out your cupboards and garage and help others! NOTE, we are unable to accept the following: TVs, clothes, used computers, car seats, cribs, mattresses and large appliances. Call for more information.