THIS WEEK S LITURGIES ALL THINGS CONSIDERED FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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1 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED CONGRATULATIONS! This Saturday s 4:30 Liturgy is the last of four First Eucharist celebrations. I would like to offer to both the children and the parents our sincere congratulations and best wishes. I would also like to sincerely thank our catechists for all their efforts to help our younger sisters and brothers understand what a wonderful and important gift Eucharist is to us all. Thanks!! MOTHERS DAY I would like to offer all the mothers among us my sincere best wishes on this Mother s Day weekend. And I would like to offer this prayer for you: O God, Creator of all, in a wonderful way you reveal the wonders of your goodness through the women you have blessed with motherhood. For before a mother carries her child in her womb, you have carried that same child in your heart and mind. As a mother cares and nurtures her child, so you care for and sustain us. And as a mother rejoices in the growth and maturity of her child, so you take delight in all of us as we advance along the way of salvation. We thank you, good and gracious God, for all that our mothers love teaches us about you! FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI On Easter Sunday afternoon, the third of the 14 icons we have commissioned for church arrived: Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini. In her childhood Frances Cabrini wanted to be a missionary, but the religious order she tried to enter refused her. So she worked as a teacher in an orphanage until 1880 when she founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. Not long afterward, Pope Leo XIII asked her to come to the United States to assist Italian immigrants find religious support for their Catholic faith in a foreign land. Despite numerous difficulties and obstacles, in 35 years she founded 67 different institutions dedicated to caring for the poor, the abandoned, the uneducated and the sick. As a child, she was frightened of water and was never able to overcome her fear. Yet, despite this, she crossed the Atlantic more than 30 times! She is the first US citizen to become a saint of the Church (July 7, 1946). She is the patron of immigrants. Mother Cabrini s icon is on the western wall. It depicts a very calm and peaceful woman, surrounded by swirling water. I hope you will like it! MANY THANKS Last Saturday was our annual Spring Clean Up of our parish grounds. Thanks to the Cub Scouts and their parents, the members of the Property Team and several others from the parish it was all done in record time! Thanks to all of you! THIS WEEK S LITURGIES Monday, May 9 Acts 6:8-15/Jn 6: :00 am +Joseph Kocian Tuesday, May 10 Acts 7:51-81a/Jn 6: :00 am +Douglas J. Palmer Wednesday, May 11 Acts 8:1b-8/Jn 6: :00 pm +Mike Beauchamp Thursday, May 12 Acts 8:26-40/Jn 6: :00 am Our Neophytes Friday, May 13 Acts 9:1-20/Jn 6: :00 am St. Mary Magdalen Staff Saturday, May 14 - St. Matthias, apostle Acts 1:15-17, 20, 26/Jn 15:9-17 Sunday, May 15 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Pt 2:20b-25/Jn 10:1-10 4:30 pm Vigil-35th Anniversary Bev & Dave Cermak 9:00 am Donald & Eleanor Conlisk 11:00 am St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 2: 14, In last Sunday s reading from the Acts of the Apostles, we heard a portion of Peter s sermon at the first Pentecost. Today s passage gives the last part of that sermon, and the reaction of those who heard it. 1 Peter 2: Today s passage from the First Letter of Peter was addressed to Christian slaves who were being treated harshly by their pagan masters. The author reminds them that they are members of a flock whose shepherd walked ahead of them in the face of insults and unjust treatment. John 10: 1-10 In today s Gospel, Jesus tells some bewildered Pharisees that he is the gate for the sheep. Apparently, it is not for these Pharisees to understand that for his disciples, Jesus is indeed the gate, an entrance, and a means of access to the father. A major point of John s Christology is that Jesus alone can bring people to God. Reflect: Who are the ones in your own household, or otherwise, for whom you are a shepherd? Fr. Dave Howell

2 Fiscal Year runs from July 1, 2010 June 30, 2011 Total income for the weekend of May 1, 2011 Approximately 1,943 people participated: Stewardship Envelopes/Cash...$18,112 Electronic Fund Transfers...$10,012 Stewardship Total...$28,124 Weekly Expenses... $22,860 +/- for the week...$+5,264 Thank you for your gifts DSA 2011 UPDATE As of Week 6, 389 St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners have pledged $71, to the Diocesan Service Appeal, 74% of our goal. Thank you for your generous gifts! If you have not yet pledged, please consider doing so today. Your donation funds over 100 different ministries, giving us an opportunity to show our gratitude for God s blessings by putting His gifts to work right here in the Lansing Diocese. Envelopes are available near the hymnals; once completed, they may be placed in the collection basket. Please pray for all the sick who have been commended to our prayer that they will respond: to God s healing will especially: Michael Emerick, Bud Jones, Jerry Schmidt, Dave Sharpy, Jerrine Habsburg, Larry Schutz, Diane Morrison, Avery Pohack, Wayne Arndt, Karen Hahn, Norman Harshbarger, Anthony Riccardi, Bob Ryan, Don Egerer, Emma Held, Kathy Maceri, Dennis Byard, Karen Johnson, Julie (Anderer) Lloyd, Lorraine Shepard, Rose Marie Koslow, Christopher Bennett, Martin Deater, Bill Gamble, Larry Maes, Bill Wertz, Donna Sixbery, Bruce Davis, Louise Gillies, Robert Conklin, Cienna Ditri, Pete Mellentine, Jean Rankine, Jan Baldinger, Dylon, Patty Conahan, Sue Ward, Barb Bees, Walter Kovacs, Harold Reihl, Sue Swanner, Ginny O Brien, John, Angela, Ed Crimmins, Fr. Ben Luedtke, Sharon Zain, Barbara Hackett, Shari Moore, Kris Godard, Paul, Mary Lou Haney, Kathy Newton, Tom Zremski, Andrew, Diane Naumowicz, Lynda Lawrence, Jennifer Martin, Sebastian, Len Wolf, Sue DuRussel, Mary Ann Guernsey, Herb Langer, Sam, Patty Schifko, Bruce Ranzinger, Vincent Garapini, Marylin Jeromin, Jodell Lorenz, Robert, Tina, John Shortridge, Bridget Johnson, Nancy, MaryAnna. THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, May 9 6:00 pm Magdalen s Kitchen (Community Rm.) 7:00 pm Mystagogia (East Rm.) 7:00 pm Activities Meeting (North Rm.) Tuesday, May 10 6:00 pm Generation Change (Youth Rm.) 7:30 pm Charity & Justice (East Rm.) 7:30 pm K Of C Golf Meeting (R.L.L.) Wednesday, May 11 9:45 am MOMS (North/Nursery) 12:30 pm Knitters (Library) 7:30 pm Finance (East Rm.) 7:30 pm Community Life (North A) Thursday, May 12 12:00 am Lunch Bunch (Community Rm.) 7:30 pm Adult Confirmation Classes (East Rm.) Friday, May 13 12:00 pm OFFICE CLOSES 7:30 PM Book Club (East Rm.) Saturday, May 14 7:30 am Men s Prayer Breakfast (R.L.L.) 9:00 am Song & Spirit (Eucharistic Chapel) Sunday, May 15 8:00am-1pm Youth Group Car Wash (Parking Lot) 10:10 am New Member Meeting (East Rm.) 7:00 pm Youth THE BAPTISMAL FONT The design for the Pewabic tile for the bottom of the font is now on display nearby. The total cost of the work on the font is $7,500. We have received commitments for $3,150 of this amount. If you are interested in helping to pay for the project, please contact Father Dave.

3 Religious Formation News from Mary and Karen at Congratulations to all our families celebrating First Eucharist this weekend! It is so exciting to prepare all year, come together for the retreat, live through the insanity of the rehearsal and then to watch as parishioners, friends and relatives all come together for this important celebration that prepares our youth for a lifetime of sharing and living in the Eucharist! Thank you to not only our parents and catechists but to the parish as well for helping in the formation of our youth. I would like to thank our 2 nd grade team of Catechists and Aides led by Diane Neitzke this year! Dorothy Koprowicz, Megan Zapalski, John and Kelley Korch, Kay Pfaff, Sarah Allen, Sharon Micallef, Jacob Fugiel, Cheryl Comeau, Heather Hesano, Stephanie Darish, and Michelle Nied all worked tirelessly with our youth and families this year! Confirmation Retreat is August 12, 13 and 14 at Camp Faholo. This retreat is for all confirmation youth currently in 9 th grade. Registration for fall Formation Classes: will continue for fall classes in the office. Registration is on a first-come basis for class times. Make sure you register - regardless of your ability to pay. New Catechetical Ministers invited: We need catechists, aides, hall monitors and nursery help for next year. We also are in need of new members for our Formation Team. Over the last 11 years we have changed, adapted, organized into grade-level teams, learned to support each other, look into the individual learning needs of each child in our program, and much more. Please contact me for more information; we cannot do it with out you! Formation Team members are reminded of our meeting change: Tuesday, May 10, at my house. Directions have been ed to you. If you would like to attend and find out more about our team, please give me a call! Help wanted! I am in need of having pencils sharpened, markers checked and various things done in the formation wing. If you have some spare time let me know! Thanks. College graduation! Last Sunday, Mike, Kevin and I proudly attended Colleen s graduation from Adrian College! It seems just yesterday we took her there for the first time and left her in a dorm room! We are amazed the time went so fast and we now are the proud parents of yet another graduate! Take the time to spend moments with each of your children because before you know it they are all growed up! HAPPY MOTHER S DAY Youth News from Margaret youth1@saintmarymagdalen.org and Stasia at tkcsmom@comcast.net Calling all graduating high school students! Sign up on line via the parish website or in the Gathering Area for the Liturgy and breakfast in your honor Sunday, June 5 th all beginning at 9am. It is your time to shine and for us as a parish family to pray for your future success. Immediate family members are welcome but reservations are a must. Junior students are encouraged to help with the breakfast, as this time next year it will be you we celebrate. You can sign up for food donations and to volunteer to help that day at the same place the graduates sign up. Visit the parish website at If you have empty bottles and cans, feel free to drop them off at the barn out back by the paper recycle bin. Our youth are taking them back to earn money for the NCYC trip or for other events like Jamboree or our annual Winter Weekend Getaway. Thank you in advance for thinking of the youth. Happy Mother s Day! May your day be filled with much love, happiness and laughter. May you fondly remember your mom today with happy memories and heartfelt joy. Next Sunday, May 15 th, we will be having a car wash in the parking lot from 8am to 1pm. You can drop your car off with us dirty and when you come out of whichever Liturgy you might attend that day, your car will be clean and sparkly. Donations will be accepted for our trip in the fall to Indianapolis for the National Catholic Youth Conference. Last weekend, along with many other teens from around the county, we joined with Love INC and Shepherd of the Lakes to serve those in need and the elderly. It was a day well spent working and visiting with those we helped. What a relief for them to have things done around the house that they themselves cannot do. There is no Youth Group meeting this weekend, as it is Mother s Day. The evening is free to spend with family and to enjoy without having to leave the house. Next Sunday, we will gather together as usual from 7-9pm in the Youth Room. EDGE Would you use the gym in the summer months on Monday evenings? Please reply with your thoughts to youth1@saintmarymagdalen.org. It would be greatly appreciated.

4 Adult Education and Formation Faith and Service - From Sr. Joyce pastmin1@saintmarymagdalen.org Welcome Newly Baptized Marissa Paige daughter of Wendy & Michael Andree & James Patrick son of Andrea & Jason Bibby Seniors 50+ Birthday Lunch Bunch Thursday, May 12 - Noon Each month Seniors gather in the Community Room for a free lunch and time together to celebrate people having birthdays within that month. We will also put together Birthday Bags for Gleaners to give to children ages Please join us for a birthday meal at noon. Staff members will join us, if they can. If you bring a small toy, birthday card, candles, or party favors for the birthday bags, it would be appreciated. Ministry of Mothers Sharing Join mothers of all ages for fellowship, friendship, and fun! Our MOMS group meets at the church on Wednesday mornings from 9:45-12 noon. Childcare is available for a small fee. We schedule speakers to visit on important topics for moms and families, we have activities and we offer a chance to share among others who understand the joys and struggles of motherhood. There is a snack every week and new friends await you! Contact Jill Angell at or JMAngell02@hotmail.com for more information. See also the pink brochure in the display near the gathering area in the East Wing for our schedule of events. 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 PAX CHRISTI QUOTE "War is never the solution." John Dear, SJ MANY THANKS FOR MANY TALENTS The leadership of Magdalen s Kitchen would like to thank the faith formation catechists and students, family program parents and students, and the preschool students and teachers for their contributions in the way of place mats, table center pieces, and various favors. Your artwork, time, and efforts have been a bright spot for our guests and volunteers; you have touched many lives and hearts. EXERCISE BRINGS ENERGY TO THE BODY Few burdens are heavy when everybody lifts and strengthens to rebuild their body to better health. Come and join Stretch and Strengthening classes beginning tomorrow, Monday, May 9 th and Thursday, May 12 th after 9 a.m. Liturgy for 9 sessions. See schedule below! If you have any questions or want further information, please contact Kym Sulkowski at ACTIVITIES CALENDAR (Gym & Soccer Fields) Sun., 05/08 7:00-9:00 pm Youth Group Mon., 05/09 9:30-11:00 am Stretch & Strengthen 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Soccer (Field) 6:00 pm 8:00 pm LaCrosse at Soccer Field 7:00-8:30 pm Middle School 8:30-10:00 pm Men s Basketball Tues., 05/10 9:30-10:30 am Open Walk 10:30-11:30 am Pre-School 5:00 8:30 pm Soccer (Soccer Field) 6:00-9:00 pm Scouts Wed., 05/11 9:30-11:00 am Open Walk 5:00 6:00 pm Soccer (Soccer Field) 6:00 pm 8:00 pm LaCrosse (at Soccer Field) 7:00-9:00 pm High School Thurs., 05/12 9:30-11:00 am Stretch & Strengthen 5:00 8:30 pm Soccer (Field) 8:30-10:00 pm Men s Basketball Friday, 05/13 9:30-11:00 am Open Walk Sat., 05/014 8:00-9:00 am Coed Boot Camp (by the barn) 9:15-10:15 am Women s Boot Camp (by the barn)

5 The Easter Flowers decorating our Worship Space were donated in honor or in memory of our loved ones: McBride Family The Alex Cyers Family Angie Meray-Poe Fielek & Shantz Families Joe & Mary Biga Adam Schaub Anthony & Antoinette Grieco Anthony & Giga Zarb Roy & Elnora Herrmann Alfred & Tony Stankewicz George & Nadine McPherson Lester & Charlotte Gust Timothy D. Schiller Norm, Ruth & Doug Hagler Shirley & Richard Felic Barbara & George Koprowicz Mary Jo Schultz Chad Schlueter Earl & Ed Barnes Ed & Jean Hendrickson Helen Dehanke Kutzer & Baldori Families Keith Dunn Jan Jandasek Barazsu & Greilach Families The Maes Family The Sarna Family Irene & Bill Straitor The Williamsen Family Edward Prise Don Oliver Zachary Myers Bryan Romanelli Kenneth Gerrald Edwards Kenneth Michael Edwards Howard Wyatt Chester Sochacki Elizabeth Krzywonos Elia Perez Raymond Garety Ron Schmidt Grace/Kronk Family Jim LaPrise Mark Ruf Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cauley Mrs. Anna Koch Mrs. Peggy Joyce Olday The Waligora Children Joseph Jerry Comeau Anthony Aiello Marie Carney David Franz Scott Lord Mary Magdalene Moore Joseph Tocco Jim Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Carl Wagner Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Spencer Hardy Mr. & Mrs. T. Gerald Carey Lois & Ralph Fabry Helen & Larry Baldinger Sr. Alma & George Higgins Aaron Salo Doyle & Walker Families Ninfa & Saverio Aragona John Ventro Joan Monforton Dan Hoekstra Eugene & Gabrielle Parent Frank & Nancy Tuzinsky Gregory Galdes Roland C. Klekner Mary Ellen Yancheson Mary Ann Guernsey Stan & Ann Domanik Larry Treppa Joe & Elizabeth Altermatt Norm VanDenBrouck Martha Stafiej Sheri Eke (Rushak) David Spitzley Polly Sefcik Elizabeth Morrison Frank & Helen Dind Stanley & Margaret Lickfold Helga Juozapaitis Douglas Miller Hilda & Joe Mancini Lottie & Edward Czarnecki Enoch, Josephine & John Bates John, Dorothy & David Bauer Daniel Zielinski Ed Johnson Robert Kuna Caroline Wingle Keith Erickson Calvin & Virginia Scott Frederick & Mary Lamerton Dr. Val Sobczynski Please remember in your prayers Cheryl Houy and family in the death of her aunt, Betty DeFroy. Please remember in your prayers the family of Noah Kokoscka. MINISTERS OF PRAYER Sunday, May 8 Volunteer Monday, May 9 Josie Doucette, Kevin Miceli Tuesday, May 10 Joann Plant Wednesday, May 11 Jan Baldinger, Pat Huhn Thursday, May 12 Trish & Bill Tolstedt Friday, May 13 Tom Zuyus Saturday, May 14 Volunteer Livingston County Catholic Charities Attention - Caregivers The U.S. Administration on Aging has designated 2011 The Year of the Family Caregiver. It is estimated that there are over 1,490,000 Caregivers in Michigan alone. LCCC currently offers 3 programs that support caregivers, seniors and families Resource Advocacy and Volunteer Caregiver Programs, both programs of LCCC for 26 years and Be Our Guest Adult Day Service. In addition to these programs, we also offer on an on-going basis two support groups: 2nd Tuesday of Each Month Alzheimer s Support Group, hosted by LCCC, for those caring for individuals with forms of Dementia - held at Independence Village of Brighton from 6:30-8 pm. 3rd Wednesday of Each month Caregiver Support Group hosted by LCCC at Be Our Guest Adult Day Center from 4:30-6 pm for all Caregivers. Contact Patty at LCCC for other Caregiver needs at to see if they can help you. OR check our website at

6 Check it out! Do you sometimes finish a book, or find a new author and would like to share your impressions with others? Perhaps a book of prayer or daily readings inspires you. Do you wish, as I do, that more parishioners would find their way to the Library? Please, if you would like to reach out to other potential readers, write up a few sentences and send it to me at barbl@comcast.net. I would love to submit your thoughts to the bulletin. Don t be concerned about grammar or punctuation (I can edit); the thoughts are what counts. ST.VINCENT DE PAUL CLOTHING DRIVE Let s do some spring cleaning! The St. Vincent DePaul Clothing Drive will be held the weekend of May 21st-May 22nd. Please bring your donations of clean usable clothing, anytime during this weekend. Drop them at the pod that will be provided at the back of the parking lot. Thanks for your donations! Relay for Life Helping Hands for a Cure Team June 4 & 5 Howell High School Please join your fellow parishioners and walk for our St. Mary Magdalen team, Helping Hands for a Cure. Sign-up sheets are in the Gathering Area, along with online registration information. Thank you so much to our friends at St. Mary Magdalen in our time of great sorrow. We deeply appreciate the prayers and visits, meals and cards and those who sent flowers. A special thank you to the Good Samaritans for their time and generous amount of food provided the day of the funeral. A very special thank you to Father Dave for the inspirational Mass of Resurrection for my husband. Family of Michael Beauchamp