ALL THINGS CONSIDERED THIS WEEK S LITURGIES. Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. ST. MARY MAGDALEN Page 1 BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN

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1 ST. MARY MAGDALEN Page 1 BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN ALL THINGS CONSIDERED A VERY SPECIAL FEAST!! This weekend the feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul, the two great preachers of Christ, replaces the Thirteenth Sunday of the year. This feast celebrates the dedication of the two great churches built in Rome over their tombs in the fourth century. On June 29, 1993, on this feast, Bishop Povish created a new parish in Brighton Township. On that same date, five years later, Bishop Carl Mengeling dedicated our church and consecrated it to the praise and worship of God. So this weekend we celebrate three great events: the dedication of the basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul in Rome and the Church of St. Mary Magdalen in Brighton. We also celebrate three great people: the Apostles Peter and Paul and the people of this community! As St. Paul said in his letter to Timothy: May God who began this great work, bring it to its fulfillment! Amen! TURNING 21! Monday, June 30, is the Memorial of the Martyrs of Rome. It commemorates the many men and women who died for their faith during the years of persecution in Rome. These persecutions began with Emperor Nero after the great fire of Rome in 66 AD and continued sporadically until 314 AD. Altogether there were 10 periods of persecution most of which happened primarily in Rome. The most wide spread persecution occurred during the reign of the Emperor Diocletian ( AD) in which as many as 20,000 Christians were put to death. I mention this because it was on this feast on June 30, 1993, Bishop Povish appointed me pastor of the new parish in Brighton Township. HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE My first pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1984 proved to be an experience that truly changed the way I read and understand the Scriptures. Over the years, I have taken four groups to hopefully share with them what I gained from my pilgrimage. A few folks have asked me to lead another pilgrimage one more time. So I have planned another pilgrimage to the Holy Land from October 13 to 26. This time the pilgrimage will include two travel days and 12 days in the Holy Land. The idea is to stretch it out a bit longer to provide folks the opportunity to spend more time at each stop and have some free time as well. The cost of the pilgrimage, including airfare, lodging and ground transportation, taxes, tips and most meals will be about $4,500 per person. Even though we are not going until October, the deadline to join the pilgrimage is this month so that all the reservations can be made. Contact me if you would like more information. Fr. Dave Howell THIS WEEK S LITURGIES June 30, Monday - The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Am 2:6-10, 13-16/Mt 8: :00 am Communion Service July 1, Tuesday Am 3:1-8, 4:11-12/Mt 8: :00 am Communion Service July 2, Wednesday Am 5:14-15, 21-24/Mt 8: :00 pm Communion Service July 3, Thursday - Saint Thomas, Apostle Eph 2:19-22/Jn 20: :00 am Communion Service July 4, Friday - Independence Day Am 8:4-6, 9-12/Mt 9:9-13 9:00 am July 5, Saturday Am 9:11-15/Mt 9:14-17 July 6, Sunday Zec 9:9-10/Rom 8:9,11-13/Mt 11: :30 pm vigil +Marian Lynch 9:00 am +Dave Rigley 11:00 am St Mary Magdalen Parish Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Zechariah 9:9-10 In the last centuries before Christ, the Jewish people hoped for a triumphant Messiah king. The prophet Zechariah spoke instead of a messiah who would come not in splendor and glory with horses and chariots, but rather in lowliness and peace, riding a common work animal. All four evangelists will later apply this passage to the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem several days before his arrest. Romans 8:9, Today and for many Sundays hereafter, our second reading will be taken from Paul s letter to the Romans. Today we will begin five Sundays of readings from chapter eight of Paul s letter to the Romans, a chapter which emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit. Paul wants us to remember that the Spirit who will raise our bodies on the last day is the same Spirit who enlivens us for holiness every day. Today Paul offers a sharp contrast between life in the flesh (meaning, life prone to sin) and life in the Spirit. Matthew 11:25-30 This passage occurs in the Gospel according to Matthew at the point where increased opposition from Jewish leaders begins to appear and Jesus reprimands the unrepentant people in the towns where his mighty deeds had been done. Today s Gospel begins on a positive note. Reflect: What do you think Jesus wants to tell you when he says: learn from me for I am meek, and humble of heart?

2 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES page 2 JUNE 29, 2014 STEWARDSHIP REPORT Week of 6/22/14 Approximately 1305 people participated Env/Cash $15,241 EFT $13,343 Securing Our Future $ 2,215 TOTAL $30,799 Thank you for your gifts. If you haven t already noticed.. Our online giving page has a new look! If you previously created an online giving profile, follow the instructions at the top of the new online giving page to update your profile. Please pray for all the sick who have been commended to our prayer, that they will respond to God s healing will, especially: Cate Ross, Ava, Carol Kronk, Helen Werner, David E, Addison Donehue, Tom McSweeney, Michael Wojnarowski, Jane Saxton, Kip Church, Mike Conklin, Kay Bosco, Mike Hendricks, Sheila Burcon, Stacie Sherman, Theresa, David Parchowski, Beth Monte, Anne Grose, Joshua Connell, Marylyn Trader, Donald Gehring, Dina Shutt, Katey Johnson, Jenelle Ruf, Lee Daniels, Jameson Timberlake, Ron Sherman, Terry Frank, Gordon Harmon, Tom, Al Lanigan, Arden Wolterman, Jan Altermatt, George Koprowicz Jr., Doreen Herbert, Pat Handloser, Michelle Schmid, Karen, Ben Hemker, Carol Grimm, Cheryl Gautherat, Don Gillum, Patricia Hebert, Bill Richart, Dottie Osiecki, Steve Reichardt, Larry Buslepp, Chris Price, Sorokin Family, Margaret Stark, Diana Lynn, Brian Banfield, Greg Butler, Paula Gilreath, Bill Rowland, Kayla Meabrod, Barbara DeLongchamp, Mary Anderer, Amy Warpinski, Shirley Nitz, Bill Gamble, Vic Howe, Larry Baldinger, Nancy Burelle, Marianne Dluzniewski, Cynthia McIntosh, Dan Schilkey, Pat Van Buskirk, Margie Kelly, Tom Zremski, Jim Bruntin, Maurice Sullivan, Lynn Long, Abbie Fountaine, Mark Matras, Herb Langer, David Martin, Sherri Kunkel, MaryAnna, Hogan McCuan, Nancy Sharpy. Please remember in your prayers: Dan Tuthill and family in the loss of his uncle, Karl Lehman; and Bill Ross and family in the loss of his father, Douglas Ross. BANNS OF MARRIAGE I. Tasha Rowan and Jason Johnson II. Jessica Cooney and Patrick Davis THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, June 30 6:00 pm Magdalen s Kitchen Tuesday, July 1 Wednesday, July 2 12:30 pm Knitters Thursday, July 3 7:00 pm Bible at the Beach 7:30 pm Music Ministry Friday, July 4 - Independence Day Church Office Closed 9:00 am Mass Saturday, July 5 Sunday, July 6 10:15 am Ichthus 12:30 pm Baptisms ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE Mon. 6/30 9:00 11:00 am Hartland Basketball Tue. 7/1 Wed. 7/2 1:00 pm Zumba Thu. 7/3 Fri. 7/4 Sat. 7/5 8:30 am Boot Camp Sun. 7/6 MINISTERS OF PRAYER Sun. June 29 Jerry Dolkowski, Michelle Sixberry Mon. June 30 Barb Dolkowski, Chris Camden, Larry Maes Tue. July 1 Joanne & Larry Plant, Lisa Pajtas Wed. July 2 Pat & Gale Harris, Denise Putnam, Jan Vogel Thu. July 3 Maureen & Steve Crowell, Tom Hargrave Fri. July 4 Lynn Pfaff, Mary Bidinger, Marilyn Grinnell Sat. July 5 Kyle Geran, Stacy Maura

3 ST. MARY MAGDALEN Page 3 BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN Religious Formation News from Mary at mmahar@parishmail.com and Karen at sect2@saintmarymagdalen.org Ozzy says I am just starting to get my feathers! Have you registered for JWJ yet? Weird Animals our (JWJ) Vacation Bible School is coming July 28 - Aug 1! (We call it Journey with Jesus or JWJ for short). Ozzy and all her friends will show us that no matter how weird we think we are or if we do not think we fit in, God ALWAYS has a place for us among our friends here! Register now to attend or to be a part of the leadership crew. Sign up at the formation table! The forms are on the website to register as well! Youth in 6 th gr and older are encouraged to join our round-table leadership team! Catechists/aides still needed: I know it is summer, and all we want to do is enjoy this beautiful weather outside! But please think about helping in our classes. We have close to 700 youth-adults in our program and each attend classes, for which we need catechists and aides. You will have plenty of support and materials and training before you enter the class room! We need you! Grades 9 and 10 are in preparation for Confirmation on Sunday evenings. This great group of youth need you to lead them to understand their faith and the gifts of the Holy Spirit in a big way! Please or call me if you are interested in being a catechist in one of these classes so we can talk about options, or a way to use your unique talents. Registration: for fall classes continues in the office, 9am-4pm. Register, regardless of your ability to pay. Confirmation Retreat permission forms are due in! Parents interested in helping out during meal times please contact me! Have a wonderful 4 th of July this week! Mike and I will be visiting with our daughter Colleen in from Arizona, then she leaves and Jimmy comes home from Virginia for a visit! Never a dull moment! Lucy will is one happy dog, spending time with her kids! The Adrian Dominican Sisters are sponsoring a celebration of St. Mary of Magdala Proclaiming the Good News on Sunday, July 20th at Corpus Christi Catholic Church Pembroke Avenue Detroit from 3:00-5:00 pm. I am planning on going and if anyone would like to join me, please call me. It would be wonderful to have the community of Saint Mary Magdalen in Brighton be with our sisters to see this presentation. Sister Maryetta Youth News from Margaret at yminister1@gmail.com And Stasia at stasiaeisenhut@gmail.com Our destination for this summer s work service trip as of right now is Mayflower, AR. In early April of this past spring, this community was hit with a devastating, deadly tornado. The area is still very much in need of help. When we take over 40 teens and adults from our parish alone and join with over another 30 from St. John s and St. Augustine s we are providing help for these victims. Not only do we physically help by cleaning up or helping to rebuild but every time we listen to their story or share tears, we are lifting a burden. Our mission of the trip is to be the hands and feet of Jesus; to spread hope and love to those who feel forgotten. Pray for our upcoming trip, and for the victims of storms everywhere! This Monday June 30, there is a very important meeting for everyone participating in this service trip at 7pm at St. John s in Hartland in their worship space. Please make plans to attend this. There will be ice cream afterwards! Should you want to help and volunteer your time with the teens of St. Mary Magdalen in the youth ministry program, contact me at yminister1@gmail.com and we can talk. Maybe you have talent you would like to share or a powerful story of faith you can tell us. Be a part of their journey by becoming involved. It is a rewarding experience, one that I cannot describe. You need to become involved to know the positive power of our youth! To reach me during the summer, it is best to do so at yminister1@gmail.com or in the office from 8-noon. Congratulations to Allie Darish, Rachel Wagner, and Emma Kehn who all three attended the diocesan wide leadership camp last week! The three of them learned and polished leadership skills, grew in faith with God and with one another and in the end returned home filled with love, joy and renewed energy for their love for God! Congratulations also to Chelsea Bielicki who went as a teen leader. She had been part of the planning process for over a year. She was a camper two years ago who went back as a teen leader. What an awesome job she did as a small group facilitator, prayer leader and as a presenter to the large group! It was an amazing final experience for her with the diocese! Congratulations to all four of you!!

4 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES page 4 JUNE 29, 2014 Adult Education and Formation Faith and Service - From Sr. Joyce pastmin1@saintmarymagdalen.org CHARITY & JUSTICE CORNER Bible at the Beach Every Thursday in June, July and August, those who wish, will meet at Kensington Park, 7 8 pm to study and share the Mass Readings for the upcoming Sunday. Come once to see what it is like and then come as often as you like. God s Spirit works wonders with regular sharing among people. Thursday s in June, July and August, 7-8 pm Kensington Park: South Lyon Exit, East Boat Launch & Picnic Area: tables near Shelter A Summer Scripture Days August 12, 13, 14 Tuesday 8 am Thursday 1:15 pm St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, Mi. Sponsored by the Lansing Diocese Presenter: Bishop Emeritus Carl F. Mengeling $75. non-refundable deposit, $85 due at retreat See Adult Formation Board or Sr. Joyce Regional Seniors Picnic Thursday, August 7 11 am Mass & picnic following Holy Spirit Church, 9565 Musch Rd, Brighton Contact Sr. Joyce to RSVP Senior Power Day Food, Fun, Music, Prizes Document Shredder & Red barrel for medication disposal on site Friday, August 8, 9 am 3 pm Brighton High School 7878 Brighton Road Volunteer Love INC Love In the Name of Christ is looking for volunteers to answer incoming telephone calls. Qualifications: The ability to listen compassionately, empathize and pray with others. Time Commitment: 2 shifts are available, 9 am 12:30 pm and 1 pm 3:30 pm, Monday Friday; choose your time and your day. Training: Love INC provides a complete orientation and training. Persons wishing to become a volunteer should carefully, through prayer and discernment, determine whether God is calling them to serve in this ministry. If you are being called contact Love INC at or laurie@livingstonloveinc.org. Livingston County United Way s 13 th Annual Day of Caring L.C.U.W. Day of Caring is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, There are opportunities to help those who are unable to complete projects around their residences due to disability and/or age. If you are someone who needs work done, forms are available at the Charity & Justice table and must be submitted by Friday, July 18, If you would like to help by volunteering, sign-up forms are also available at the Charity & Justice table and must be submitted by July 31, If you have any questions regarding the Day of Caring, call or Deacon Gary at or (deacon3@saintmarymagdalen.org. PAX CHRISTI - To live charitably means not looking out for our own interests, but carrying the burdens of the weakest and poorest among us. Pope Francis VG s Receipts Thank you to all of those who have brought in VG s receipts in the past. VG s has changed their policy and will no longer be reimbursing a percentage of grocery receipts to St Mary Magdalen. Therefore, we will no longer be collecting them.

5 ST. MARY MAGDALEN Page 5 BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN The Livingston County Knights football team is about to begin its fourth season in the Christian Athletic League of America. You are invited to join! We teach and play competitive football while honoring Jesus Christ in all we do on and off the field. We will be competing with other homeschool football teams in the Christian Athletic League of America. The league has two age divisions: 11yo - 13yo (junior), 14yo - 18yo (senior). TOES IN THE WATER If you think you might be interested but want to put your 'toes in the water' with no commitment, you are encouraged to come to the first practice session on August 4th. Though we will have extra water on hand, please bring your own water bottles to practice. (Water is freely accessible at all times during practice.) PRACTICE LOCATION Hidden Springs Ministries 5860 North Latson Road, Howell, MI For more information on registration, contact Doug Auxier at howellfootball@memkeep.com DIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT MASS & PICNIC SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 HOLY SPIRIT, BRIGHTON 2pm Mass with Fr. John Linden & other Diocesan Priests followed by Adoration, Exposition & Benediction 3:30pm Picnic Bring a dish to pass and a beverage. Hot Dogs, Brats, Buns, toppings and table settings will be provided. Don't miss this chance to gather in prayer and community! All young adults (18-38) are encouraged to attend! Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee and a Playground for kids - come and enjoy!! Contact Shannon Scherba or livingstonyam@gmail.com with questions. PRE-SCHOOL: It is registration time for preschool. The purpose of the preschool program is to provide a Christian education, in a warm, caring environment for the young children of the community. For more information, call Kathie Anderer, Bring Joy to a Homebound Senior! Are you looking for a lunch date? Do you enjoy playing cards or discussing current events? Livingston County Catholic Charities (LCCC) is looking for volunteers who like working with older adults. Opportunities include (but are not limited to): friendly home visits; transport older adults to appointments; errands; and respite care for family members. An hour or two a week or month can make the world of difference to a homebound senior! If you know of anyone that would benefit from these services or if you would like to become a volunteer, please contact Linda Bauby of LCCC. Call (517) , ext. 121, or go online to linda@livingstoncatholiccharities.org. PRAYER SHAWLS Our creative knitters and crocheter s have done a wonderful ministry in making prayer shawls for those who are ill, hospitalized and those needing God s gentle love. If you know someone who would appreciate a prayer shawl, please call Sister Maryetta

6 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES page 6 JUNE 29, 2014 Community Theatre of Howell Evening Camp Contact: cth@cththeatre.org When? July 7 - July 18, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Where? Howell High School Freshmen Campus Who can attend? Students that have completed Kindergarten through 11th grade. When is registration? Registration is open now. Camp spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. How much does it cost?? $185 $20 reduction in fee per child for siblings ICHTHUS: FRIENDSHIP, STO- RIES, MUSIC Are you desiring a deeper relationship with God and to grow in friendship with others? If so, then consider visiting Ichthus. We meet each Sunday morning at 10:15 am in the North Room. All are welcome. The nursery is open from 9-12 noon. Consider attending the Trust in the Holy Spirit conference July with speakers Aggie Neck, Dan Lower, Bill Richart and Debra Hawley at St. Thomas in Muskegon with us. Call for registration or visit Ichthus in the North Room for information.