SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 20, 2013

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1 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED THE THIRD EPIPHANY Two weeks ago we celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany and heard Matthew s Gospel of the coming of the Magi. Last Sunday we heard Luke s account of Jesus baptism by John in the Jordan which was the second epiphany or revelation of Christ. This Sunday we hear John tell us of the third time Jesus is revealed as the Messiah, at the Wedding Feast of Cana. As John tells us, it was with the miracle of the water turned to wine that Jesus revealed his glory to his disciples and they believed in him! THREE ANNIVERSARIES The Lectionary, the book of Sunday Scripture Readings, has a three year cycle. This Sunday s Gospel of the Wedding Feast at Cana was the Gospel I proclaimed and preached on 36 years ago when I began my deacon-internship year at St. John in Hartland. So this Sunday marks the start of my 36 th year in ordained ministry and the 18 th time I have journeyed through the cycle of the Sunday readings. ANOTHER ANNIVERSARY This Monday is another significant anniversary for me: 35 years ago Bishop Povish ordained Dave Doepker and myself to the priesthood at St. Mary Cathedral in Lansing. I am grateful to God for all the many people who have been a part of my life over these last 35 years; and I am especially grateful for the opportunity to have spent almost twenty of those years here with you! JANUARY 22, 1973 This is the third anniversary. Those of us with a memory for history will recall that Michigan had a referendum on whether or not abortion should be legalized only months before the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the abortion laws of every state in the nation with it s landmark Roe vs Wade decision of January 22, In the forty years since then, it is estimated that over 50 million infants have been aborted. A few of these infants were a threat to the life of the mother or a result of rape or incest; but most of these infants had their lives ended for much lesser reasons. I would ask all of us to use this Tuesday as a day of fasting and prayer for parents of the unborn that they might make life-giving decisions. And please pray for those who have chosen to have an abortion. The vast majority of them deeply regret that decision. ONE LAST THING I will be taking a winter break starting this week. Fr. Alan Wakefield will be here next weekend, and I will be back in the office on January 31. Fr. Dave Howell THIS WEEK S LITURGIES January 21, - Monday Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr Heb 5:1-10/Mk 2: :00 am +Fr. David Doepker January 22, Tuesday Heb 6:10-20/Mk 2: :00 am Communion Service January 23, Wednesday Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Mk 3:1-6 7:00 pm Communion Service January 24, Thursday Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Heb 7:25 8:6/Mk 3:7-12 9:00 am Communion Service January 25, Friday The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle Acts 22:3-16/Mk 16: :00 am Communion Service January 26, Saturday Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops 2 Tm 1:1-8/Mk 3: :30 pm St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners January 27, Sunday Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/1 Cor 12:12-30/Lk 1:1-4; 4: :00 am +Santiago Cruz 11:00 am +Helen Dehanke Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Nehemiah 8:1-6, 8-10 The book of Nehemiah recounts events which happened about 100 years after the Jewish people had returned from the Babylon exile. After their initial religious fervor, the people s moral life and commitment to the law had lapsed. So Ezra, the priest, challenged the people to renew their commitment to the law, and conducted what is today a religious revival. 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 Today we continue our reading from the first letter of Paul to the Christians in Corinth, an important seaport. He was answering a letter they wrote to him, containing questions about life in their community. Among the questions was how to deal with the diversity of gifts within the community, and the rivalries and jealousies that inevitably arise. He responds by using an image that the Catholic Church has emphasized. Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21 Here we witness the beginning of Jesus ministry in Galilee. One of Luke s aims is to show that the word of God which Jesus speaks is for all people the world over, not only the chosen people, Israel. With this passage from Luke we embark on the wonderful and awful journey toward the paschal mystery. Today this scripture passage has been fulfilled! Reflect: What ministry is God asking of you today?

2 THE WEEK AHEAD STEWARDSHIP REPORT Week of 1/13/13 Approximately 1,634 people participated Env./Cash $16,310 Securing Our Future $19,547 TOTAL $35,857 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: 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 21 9:00 am No Pre-School 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 Formation Mtg. (Room 3) 7:30 pm K of C Planning Mtg. (RLL) Tuesday, January 22 9:00 am Pre-School 9:30 am Rosary (Guadalupe Shrine) 7:00 pm School for Discipleship (North Room) Wednesday, January 23 9:00 am Pre-School 10:00 am Moms (North/Nursery) 12:30 pm Knitters (Library) 4:30 & 6:30 pm Rel. Formation 7:30 pm Community Life (North Room) Thursday, January 24 9:00 am Pre-School 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, January 25 9:00 am No Pre-School 9:30 am Rosary (Guadalupe Shrine) 6:30-9:00 pm 8 Great Dates (CR) Saturday, January 26 7:30 am Men s Breakfast (RLL) Sunday, January 27 9, 11, 5:30 pm Rel. Formation 10:00 am 4th Grade Catechists Retreat Planning Meeting (West Wing) 10:15 am Ichthus (North Rm) 11:00 am RCIA Dismissal (E/Lib/Counseling) 12:45 pm Baptisms Please remember in your prayers: Joyce Muchlerand family, in the death of her brother, Alvin Linenfelser, and Bob Sexton and family in the death of his brother, Mike Sexton, and Chris Wisniewski and family in the death of her uncle, John Bouza 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 Last week Fr. Dave helped our Confirmation Candidates and their Parents examine what it means to Believe in one God and had us all renew our Baptismal promises around the Baptismal Font. Our community room was full as our youth and their parents/ sponsors learned about the different Creeds and more about our faith! Elizabeth Milatz and Devon Wolfe had a power point presentation which challenged them with many questions and discussions on the Apostles Creed. It was great to hear everyone cheer and moan about the answers! Thank you to all who attended. 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. WE NEED YOU! We are looking for individuals with the desire to share their faith with the youth of our parish. If you ever felt called to inquire into the ministry of catechist or assistant, give us a call! We need you to pass along the fundamentals of our faith. Catechists and aides are needed in our formation classes during the week on Wednesday and Thursday, along with Sunday mornings and evenings. We will provide training, information and support before you ever meet with a class. 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. This team helps set the direction of the programs and what goes into our classes. If you have ever wondered if you possess the gifts needed and enjoy working with youth, please call me in the office! 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 every week this month. Youth News from Margaret at youth1@saintmarymagdalen.org and Stasia at tkcsmom@att.net 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. If you are 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)! Currently the plan is to travel east and help with recovery work from Hurricane Sandy. There is a meeting Tuesday, February 5th at 7pm here in the youth room. Plan to come with questions. Looking ahead we have a few things coming up worth marking your calendar for now. NRN meeting on Tues. Feb 5 for summer work service trip July Weekend Winter Getaway Feb Money for WWG paid in full by month end Regional Spring Retreat March 8-11 Souper Bowl Sunday collection in Feb Lent will be here soon and really we just finished celebrating Jesus birth; the holiday season of all things good and happy with gift giving and, lots and lots of food, parties and good times. Lent on the other hand is a time of sacrifice, somberness, and deep reflection on our relationship with God. We are asked to forgive and be forgiven; to reach out to those who we have lost touch with. It seems we go from one extreme to the other in a short amount of time. My hope is that you will take the joy of Christmas and jump into Lent with enthusiasm about growing closer to God and deepening your love for him and others. EDGE Eighth grade students are welcome to participate in the Passion Play Reenactment for Good Friday. Practices will start the first Sunday of Lent and continue all throughout the season until, of course, Good Friday. Please contact me via at youth1@saintmarymagdalen.org if you have questions or would like more information. Our next EDGE meeting is Monday, January 28. In Feb we have an EDGE Night Out, so be sure to keep an eye open here for details. Happy New Year!! PLEASE MAKE SURE THE PAR- ISH OFFICE HAS YOUR CUR- RENT PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS! THANKS.

4 Adult Education and Formation Faith and Service - From Sr. Joyce pastmin1@saintmarymagdalen.org Catholicism Series Come be renewed and enlivened in what we believe. Thursdays 5: 30 7 :15 pm Jan. 24 #3: The Ineffable Mystery of God 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 Saints M.O.M.S. Ministry of Mothers Sharing This dedicated group of women meets every Wednesday in the North Room, next to the Nursery. Gatherings include Prayer, Food, Fun, Friendship. Come and join us Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am noon. New Moms are welcome to come anytime. See the M.O.M.S brochures in the Gathering area racks for more information. Mark Your Calendars & Come Saturday, February pm Community Room Dress in Green, Purple & Gold MINISTERS OF PRAYER Sunday, Jan. 20 Michelle Sixbery Monday, Jan. 21 Lisa Arthur Tuesday, Jan. 22 Theresa Wolterman Wednesday, Jan. 23 Pat Huhn Thursday, Jan. 24 Mark and Margie Evans Friday, Jan. 25 Volunteer Saturday, Jan. 26 Mary Cavanaugh January Intentions for the Year of Faith: For a greater respect for human life 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. January Securing Our Future Envelopes Your February & March Envelope packets will arrive in your mailbox the week of January 21. Please note that January s building fund blue envelope, Securing Our Future, dated Jan 27, 2013 will be in the front of your packet. The Securing Our Future envelopes for February and March will be in the middle of the packet. Magdalen s Kitchen Sign-Up Names of those interested in serving at Magdalen s Kitchen for the Mondays of February & March 4 & 11, 2013 are being accepted. 3 assistant cook positions, 8 set-up/server/cleanup positions, 3 dish washer positions, 4 dessert positions, and 4 sub positions are needed for each Monday. Sign-up sheets are organized by date and are near the Charity and Justice table in the Gathering Space. Sign-ups are on a first-come first-serve basis. Reminder slips are available to remind you of your commitment; a reminder telephone call will be placed just prior to the date you are to serve. Volunteers must be middle school age (and accompanied by an adult) or older to fill a server/dish washer position and 18 years of age or older to fill a cook position. Future dates (second half of March & April) will be posted in early February.

5 Think Strong, Be Strong For the next 5 months beginning Jan. 10 Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm and Mondays, 9:30-11:00 am, St. Mary Magdalen presents a new health awareness program called Think Strong, Be Strong 2013 which will provide information and exercise. Call Sr. Maryetta at the office, 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 Ann O Reilly is the director of development and community outreach at Pregnancy Help Clinic in Brighton. Ann will share about Respect for Life and the upcoming March for Life in Washington, DC on Jan. 25. 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. Scout Sunday, Feb. 3 at the 11:00 am Mass All Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are invited to attend to celebrate Scout Sunday. GRIEVING WITH GREAT HOPE is a two-day grief support series offering a prayerful, practical and personal approach for the loss of a loved one. If you have lost a spouse, a child (including pregnancy loss), a grandchild, a parent, another family member or friend, please attend. Presenters will be Fr. Stan Tokarski as well as John and Sandy O Shaughnessy, co-founders of Good Mourning Ministry, a Catholic bereavement organization, visit for registration. Friday, Feb. 8 in Church (7-8:30 pm) Sat., Feb 9 (9:30-4:30) with lunch, Mass at 5 pm at St. Joseph s Parish-South Lyon ( ) Registration is $15 by Feb. 1, $20 after. Give the perfect gift to your spouse!! Plan to attend the 3 rd Annual Marriage Enrichment Conference Marriage an Amazing Grace Saturday, February 9, 2013 $60.00/Couple (Includes continental breakfast and lunch) Featured Speaker: Dr. Coleen Kelly-Mast Ave Maria Radio s The Dr. Is In Presented by I Do For Life Marriage Ministry St. Patrick Church, Brighton, MI For more information and registration visit: Bulletin Advertising! Contact Josie, in the parish office, if interested in advertising in our bulletin. Next week, Shaun Nicholson, a representative from our bulletin publisher, Diocesan Publications, will be seeking new and renewing present parish bulletin ads. If you are interested in advertising, please call the parish office for contact information. We feel this is an excellent opportunity for local businesses to increase their visibility in the community. Advertising in the bulletin allows this publication to be printed each week at no cost to the parish PAX CHRISTI "Do not wait for leaders, do it alone, person to person." ~~~ Mother Teresa

6 Free will donation Zumba class at 1pm on Wednesday s here in the gym. What is Zumba you ask..it is a fun, dancey type movement routine to Latin fusion music providing an interval type workout. Very easy to follow and you'll love the cardio benefits. What makes Zumba unique is that it is pure simple fun. All levels welcome. It is a Latin dance class that does NOT require you to know how to dance well, know how to dance at all or be to be able to learn how to dance. It is just fun! And you totally sweat after the first couple of classes because you can really get into it. DOES YOUR CREDIT CARD EARN YOU RE- WARDS? New! St. Mary Magdalen now offers the option of making your contributions with your credit card! Please click ONLINE GIVING at the St. Mary Magdalen home page, to set up your account. Any questions, call Dave Wisniewski at ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE Mon. 1/21 9:30-11 am Think Strong/Be Strong/ gym 4-6 pm CYO/gym Tues. 1/22 9:30-11 am Open Walk/gym noon Pre-School/gym 4-6 pm CYO/gym 5:45 pm #385-Boy Scouts(CR/gym) Wed. 1/23 9:30-11 am Open Walk/gym noon Pre-School/gym 1:00 pm Zumba 4-6 pm CYO/gym 7-8:00 pm Women s B ball/gym Thurs. 1/24 9:30-11 am Open Walk/gym pm Pre-School/gym 4-6:00 pm CYO/gym 6:30-8 pm Think Strong/ Be Strong/gym Fri. 1/25 9:30-11 am Open Walk/gym 4-6:00 pm CYO/gym Sat. 1/26 8:30-9:30 Coed Boot Camp/gym Sun. 1/27 7pm Youth Group/gym parish. 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 Sunday, Feb. 17 The First Sunday of Lent It is one of three Eucharistic days we celebrate each year at St. Mary Magdalen when we will process with the Blessed Sacrament after the 11:00 Sunday Liturgy to the Chapel where we may come to pray anytime between noon and 4pm. We will end our day with Solemn Vespers (Evening Prayer). All members of the parish are invited to spend some quiet time in prayer in the presence of the Lord. All Ministers of Prayer and Eucharistic Ministers are especially invited.