BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST JUNE 10, 2012

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1 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED From Fr. Dave THIS WEEK S LITURGIES THE POST-PENTECOST AFTERGLOW! On Pentecost Sunday, the Holy Spirit was revealed to the followers of Christ as his Spirit was lavished upon them. Last Sunday, we celebrated the feast of the Holy Trinity and our faith that God is one, but a trinity of persons. This Sunday we celebrate the feast of the Body & Blood of Christ. For it is by the Holy Spirit that bread & wine are transformed into Christ, so that he can remain with us always according to his promise. On Friday, we celebrate the feast of the Sacred Heart and the reminder that it was love that led the Lord Jesus to give his life for us. SOME QUESTIONS There have been three town hall style meetings to give folks the opportunity to ask questions and get answers about our impending budget crunch. Here is another question that was asked and the answer: Our parish leadership knew that our 3-5 year fund drive would eventually end. What was their plan to pay off the building when it ended? First, we spent approximately $500,000 more than we had originally budgeted for, raising the total cost from $8.9 million to $9.4 million. Secondly, because of the great recession and other economic factors, we will not receive all of the $5,024,556 that was committed to our building fund; in fact, it will fall short by over $750,000. Thirdly, we were charged interest on every dollar borrowed from the Diocesan Savings & Loan from the moment it was loaned out. Evidently this has been diocesan policy for a few years now. When we began construction we had planned to repay the remaining $3.8 million over 15 years from our operating income. Most parishes have a series of fund drives to pay off their mortgage; that is what our neighboring parishes have been doing. Our plan was that, with a slight increase in our Sunday collection, we would pay off the remaining debt from our operating budget. However, our indebtedness increased by over $1.5 million, so we owe $5.3 million instead of the $3.8 million we had planned for. As a result, our monthly mortgage payment is $42,000 instead of the expected $25,000-$30,000. ON A PERSONAL NOTE As most of you know, after more than ten years of living with me, my younger sister who has MS moved to Howell Care Center after being hospitalized for almost 4 months. For almost 9 years, MaryAnna had a small Pomeranian named Tiffany. A former show dog, Tiff was more than content to be on MaryAnna s lap or bed and the two were constant companions. Even in the nursing home, Tiff was welcomed by all the staff. I often signed her visitors book simply: Tiff & friend. Tiff died last month in the middle of the night. And telling my sister was one of the most difficult tasks I have undertaken in a long time Fr. Dave Howell June 11, Monday- Saint Barnabas, Apostle Acts 11:21b-26 13:1-3/Mt 5:1-12 9:00 am +Helen Dehanke June 12, Tuesday 1 Kgs 17:7-16/Mt 5: :00 am +Patricia Angelucci June 13, Wednesday Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church 1 Kgs 18:20-39/Mt 5: :00 pm +Albert Albanelli June 14, Thursday 1 Kgs 18:41-46/Mt 5: :00 am +June O Donnell June 15, Friday The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9/Eph 3:8-12, 14-19/Jn 19: :00 am +Christine Schifko June 16, Saturday - The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1 Kgs 19:19-21/Lk 2:41-51 June 17, Sunday Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time Ex 17:22-24/2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4: :30 pm Our Living & Deceased Fathers 9:00 am Our Living & Deceased Fathers 11:00 am Our Living & Deceased Fathers Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle B Ezekiel 17:22-24 Ezekiel was a major Old Testament prophet who ministered to the Jewish people exiled in Babylon. He often used parables and dramatizations to convey his message. In this passage, Ezekiel uses the image of trees to talk about the restoration of Israel and the fall of the Babylonian empire. 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 We continue today to read from Paul s second letter to the Corinthians. In this section of the letter, Paul describes our life on earth as a pilgrimage on our way home to heaven. Mark 4:26-34 Jesus uses parables, cast in everyday images, to give his listeners a view of the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven prepared for us. Today s imagery grows in momentum as Jesus speaks. Reflect: Jesus explained the parables to his disciples but not to the crowds. Do I need to hear a clearer explanation?

2 Marriage Banns STEWARDSHIP REPORT Week of 06/03/12 Approximately 1,484 people participated: Envelopes/Cash $19,405 EFT $12,131 Building Fund $3,725 TOTAL $35,261 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: Chuck Galdes, Jessica Caizza, Ed, Liam Klagges, Alex Burant, William Doll, Barbara, Bryant Jonas, Stacie Sherman, Emma Bartlette, Kathy Jagusch, Andrew Dwornik, Joyce Egerer, Shea McLaren, Randy Laue, Barbara Stephen, Ron Sitkauskas, Jeannine Smith, Karl Koch, Mark Watts, Tom, Shari Dinser, Peggy Schmid, Gerald Baumgart, Bob Price, Kelly Donehue, Courtney, George Memmer, Herb Langer, Julie (Anderer) Lloyd, Claudia Bist, Ethel Jecmen, Joe Szabla, Noelle, Cyril Riedy, Dwayne Henson, Larry Hartleip, Patricia Baran, Mary Orslawski, Michele Koprowicz, Tammy, Diane Detter, Doreen Scott, Phil LeBeault, Kari Suppnick, Tiffany Celoni, Rachel Bastien, Stephan Dzialowski, Meg Harris, Steve, Robert Treiber, Baby Sullivan- Golbiw, Israel Retana, Sylvester Smith, Jerome Wszola, Pat Rogan, Bruce Mairo, Nellie Saxton, Jim Burton, Anthony Riccardi, Dan Knott, Heather Burrill, Ed Gatt, Dominic Tyner, Sr., Larry Johnson, Tom Zremski, Todd Minock, David Livingston, Clara Cordonnier, Delores Duneske, Bob Clark, Cynthia Macintosh, Paul Stavros, Kim Fay, Steven Boulanger, Bruce LeLong, Bill Gamble, John Gillett, Ken Colombo, Jim McMullen, Carole Morey, Jim Fahner, Mari Gevat, Terie Gentry, Lin Golbiw, Sylvia Nicholsa, MaryAnna. Ministers of Prayer Sunday, June 10 Volunteer Monday, June 11 Peter Kelly Tuesday, June 12 Tom Hargrave Wednesday, June 13 Marcy Garrison, Gordon Sproull Thursday, June 14 Tom and Rita DeRaud Friday, June 15 Michelle Sixbery Saturday, June 16 Volunter Please remember in your prayers: Trish Tolstedt and family in the death of her mother, Ethyl Yuch. I. Marylin Jeromin & Timothy Pudelek II. Lisa Szajnecki & Brian Geise THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, June 11 6:00 pm Magdalen s Kitchen (Com. Rm) 6:30 pm K of C (Rectory LL) 6:30 pm Troop #385 Committee (Conference Rm) Tuesday, June 12 9:30 am Rosary (Guadalupe Shrine) 6:30 pm Troop 385 (Community Room) 7:00 pm Baptism Instruction (N/Nursery) 7:30 pm Charity & Justice (Rooms 1 & 2) Wednesday, June 13 12:30 pm Knitters (Library) 7:00 pm DIRECTIONS (Community Room) Thursday, June 14 12:00 pm Lunch Bunch (Community Room) 7:30 pm Music Ministry Friday, June 15 9:30 am Rosary (Guadalupe Shrine) 7:00 pm Separated & Divorced (East Room) 8:00 pm TAIZE (Church) Saturday, June 16 Sunday, June 17 Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time 9:00 am Baptism Presentation 10:10 am New Member Meeting (East) 10:15 am Ichthus (North) Next Weekend: Pregnancy Help-Line Dresser Project Blood Pressures Thursday, June 28 THE COMMEMORATION OF The 19th Anniversary of our Parish & the 14th Anniversary of the Dedication of our Church. ALL ARE INVITED to a special LITURGY at 7pm Reception, hosted by our Worship Ministry Team, will follow in the Community Room.

3 Religious Formation News from Mary at and Karen at Meet Orville! He is going to fly in for Sky, our vacation bible school, July 30-Aug 3! Our next adult helper meeting is Wednesday, June 20 at 6:30. During Sky, this year s JWJ theme, faith and imagination soar as kids discover that everything is possible with God. They will participate in Biblelearning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, dig into yummy treats, experience Bible adventures, and collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them to trust God. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with a Fly Away Finale a celebration that gets everyone involved in living what they ve learned. Sign up in the gathering area to attend and/or help! Youth in 6 th grade and older are encouraged to join our sky crew! I know it is the beginning of summer and time to relax, kick back and enjoy our great Michigan outdoors! But think about it, from the outside our children/youth may just look like kids, but on the inside we need to help them find how God works in their lives. We need you! From catechists/aides to hall monitors or substitutes and nursery help - there are many areas that are flexible to meet your availability. Whether you would like to 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, me 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! Registration for fall Formation Classes: We will continue registration for fall classes in the office Monday thru Friday 9am 4pm. Make sure you register - regardless of your ability to pay. First Eucharist pictures and DVDs are in the gathering area on our formation table. Please pick them up! Summer hours: Karen will be in the office 8:30-noon each day. I am taking my vacation days kind of spread out so the quickest way to reach me is by ! I do check them out several times a day (unless in an area of no coverage). I will try to get back to you as soon as I can! Have a great week! Pregnancy Helpline Project: Please feel free to take a teddy bear tag from the basket in the gathering area. Return the requested item by June 24. Thank you for your generosity! Youth News from Margaret at youth1@saintmarymagdalen.org and Stasia at tkcsmom@att.net Tin Can Raffle! It s that time of the year again when I start asking for donations for this fundraiser in the fall. We hold the raffle at our parish picnic in September. Donations range from babysitting baskets, golf certificates, gently used or new toys, stuffed animals, one time cleaning service, to a photo session for a family or graduating senior pictures. Items and certificates can be dropped off to my office any weekday before 4:30pm. This weekend is our final meeting for the year. The meeting will be offsite at the Wagner s home in Brighton. We will provide the meat and all necessary paper products. Plan to bring a dish to pass for the evening. The party will be from 6-9pm. Contact me via at youth1@saintmarymagdalen.org or in the parish offices at for directions and an address. If you are planning to join us for the Diocesanwide Cedar Point trip on Wednesday, June 27. Check out the parish website for the necessary paper work. The cost is $65 and is due this week. This marks the first week of summer for most students. Enjoy sleeping in, swimming at the beach or in your pool; relaxing with your friends and just being together. Start each day with prayer and end it reflecting on how blessed you were in grateful praise for God s good grace! Thank you to everyone who helped with the graduation breakfast last weekend. Especially to members of the K of C who jumped in last minute to lend a hand. The food was good, the occasion joyous and the company of good friends was awesome! Thank you! Thank you! God is good!! NRN News There is still room. Contact me for more information. Next weekend many of us will be at the Michigan International Speedway earning money for the trip. We will wipe tables clean, sweep up debris, and dumpster dive for empties! Yes we will have fun all the while we work. There has been a slight change in the date. We will now leave Monday, July 23, and return home Saturday the 28th, and we will be traveling with St. Joe s in Dexter. Our destination is still the same, West Liberty KY. Check out this video on youtube done by a young man from the town.

4 Adult Education and Formation Faith and Service - From Sr. Joyce pastmin1@saintmarymagdalen.org Summer Scripture Days, 2012 August 14, 15, & 16 at Bethany House, at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, Michigan. Sponsored by the Diocese of Lansing Area Catholic Councils on Aging & the Department of Catholic Charities. Theme: The Book of Revelations Presenter: Bishop Earl Boyea Contact Sr. Joyce or see Bulletin Board for more information. Baptism Class Parents are required to attend a Baptism Instruction class prior to their child s Baptism. They are held monthly during the summer as well. Only one class is needed. The next class dates are: June 12 and July 10. Answers from last week s Bulletin: Absolution is the term used for God s forgiveness of our sins in the Sacrament of Penance. Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:19) is the Mountain where Elijah met the prophets of Baal souls (Acts 2:14) were added to the Church at the first Pentecost. Do you know? 1. What are the 4 marks of the Church and where do we regularly recite them? 2. What did God place at the east of the Garden of Eden to keep Adam and Eve out? 3. Who does Jesus say also loves those who love them, does good to those who do good to them, and lends with hope to receive? Magdalen s Kitchen Sign-Up Volunteers interested in serving at Magdalen s Kitchen for the Mondays in June and the first two Mondays in July may sign-up now. 3 assistant cooks, 8 set-up/ server/clean-up, 3 dish washers, 4 dessert providers, and 4 subs are needed for each Monday. Sign-up sheets are organized by date and are near the Charity and Justice table in the Gathering Space. Slips are available to remind you of your commitment and one reminder phone call will be placed prior to the date you serve. Volunteers must be middle school age (and accompanied by an adult) or older to fill a server/ dishwasher position and 18 or older to fill an assistant cook position. Future dates, the rest of July and August, will be posted the end of June. PAX CHRISTI We must see that peace represents a sweeter music, a cosmic melody that is far superior to the discords of war! -Martin Luther King, Jr.- MAGDALEN S PRE-SCHOOL Registration for the school year is ongoing. We would LOVE to have you join in the fun next year! If you have a child in the 3 year-old class and you haven t notified us if you will be returning.. please do so as soon as possible. Give us a call for more information at ; we would be happy to answer any questions you might have. WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! We re finding that many people are dropping their land line and relying on their cell phone in its place. If you have had your land line disconnected and are using a cell phone only, please let us know your cell phone number so we will be able to contact you when something important comes up. GOD S KITCHEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Volunteers ages 14 years and older are needed to help cook, set up, serve and clean up on the following Wednesdays: July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 26 and October 24. Volunteers also are needed to bake (or purchase) and deliver desserts. Sign up sheets are located in the gathering area. For more information, contact Amanda Whitesell at St. Patrick Council of Catholic Women Rummage Sale on Thursday and Friday, June 14 & 15 from 8 am-4 pm. Located in the Parish Life Center Activity Building. They will take items on Sunday, June 10 from 1 pm-3 pm., and June 11 & 12 from 10 am-4 pm. Unable to accept the following: TV sets, clothes, used computers, children car seats, cribs, mattresses and large appliances.

5 ICHTHUS MUSIC STORIES FRIENDSHIP 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 that will catch your interest. Jun 17 - Tom Clark is the faith formation and youth director at St Joseph s Church in Trenton, Mi. Tom traded an engineering career for ministry and now travels as part of this new ministry sharing his faith and songs at retreats and conferences. LIVINGSTON YAM: The College Years and Beyond YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY IS FOR YOU IF...you are or you like to eat, talk or pray....you know Christ and want to grow in a relationship with Him....you have questions about living your faith in a crazy world....you are a student, married, employed or just hanging out for the summer. COME CHECK OUT A FUTURE EVENT! Details available on "Livingston YAM" or call/text Shannon Stretching and Strengthening Classes Flexibility is paramount to good health and brings positive benefits in the muscles and joints. It also aids in injury prevention, helps minimize sore muscles, and improves efficiency in all physical activities. Stretch and strengthening classes are offered to enhance range of motion and mobility. Come and enjoy classes Monday mornings, June 4, at 10am and/or Thursday evenings June 7, at 7:00pm. The gym will be opened on Mondays at 9:30am for walking. If you have any questions please contact Ms Kym, personal trainer at IT S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN Time to collect articles for the Migrant Camp. St Mary Magdalen, along with the other seven Catholic Churches that go to the camp, tries to provide some of the needs the people have. Below is a list of articles that are required and can be delivered to Deacon Dave s office any time: Bottled Water - Laundry Soap - Laundry Basket- Shampoo - Conditioner - Wash Cloths -Towels In advance a big thank you for thinking of those in need. Saint Mary Magdalen 2201 S. Old US 23 Highway Brighton, MI Office Phone: Fax: Preschool Phone: Website: Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm 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 RCIA & Liturgist: 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, Jeanette Moran, Mark Wolf 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, 11:30-12 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. The Christian Community Is Invited Taizé A Time of Prayer St. Mary Magdalen FRIDAY, JUNE 15 8 pm We gather in prayer, longing for the Lord. Taizé is an ecumenical prayer service (approximately 40 minutes) a meditative, common prayer composed of song, scripture and silence.. We gather for a quiet evening of prayer and reflection in the midst of our busy lives.

6 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR (Gym & Fields) Mon. 06/11 9:30-11:00 am Open walk-gym Tues. 06/12 9:30 11:00 am Open walk-gym 6:30-8:30 pm Boy Scouts CR/Gym Wed. 06/13 9:30 11:00 am Open walk-gym 8-9:00 pm Women s Basketball- Gym Thurs. 06/14 9:30-11:00 am Open Walk-Gym Friday, 06/15 9:30 11:00 am Open Walk-Gym Sat. 06/16 8:30-9:30 am Coed Boot Camp- Fields 8:00-10:00 pm YAM Open Gym Sun., 06/17 - Do You Have a Car That You Could Donate? A car is desperately needed for a parishioner. Could you be the answer to a prayer? Please call Deacon Jim at the office Benefit Dinner: Israel Retana, a member of K of C council 12295, is a loving and caring husband and father of 3 children. Presently he is battling cancer and struggling to regain his life, after emergency surgery in August of 2011 to remove a rare brain tumor. As a result of the surgery, Israel also suffered a seizure. This has left him with memory loss, difficulty walking and moving around and visually impaired. On Sunday June 10, at Memories Restaurant, 1840 Old US 23 Highway, Brighton, MI. There is a benefit planned from 3pm until 8pm, by the knights; 15% of all purchases at Memories will be donated toward Israel's mounting medical costs. Raffle tickets will be sold for an opportunity to win a 39 inch flat screen TV. We encourage you to bring your family and friends to Memories Restaurant to support our member in need.