TWELFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME JUNE 25, 2017

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1 TWELFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME JUNE 25, SOUTH OLD U.S. 23 HIGHWAY BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN Phone: Fax: Website: Preschool: OFFICE HOURS Monday Friday... 8:30am 4:30pm SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Weekend Liturgies: Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 9 & 11am Weekday Liturgies: Mon., Thurs., Fri.: 9am Wednesday: 7pm Sacrament of Penance: Saturday: 11:30am 12noon Infant Baptism: Call Erin Wolfe. Sacrament of Matrimony: Please contact the office at least nine months prior to wedding date. 1 STAFF Pastor Fr. David F. Howell pastor1@saintmarymagdalen.org Deacon H. David Scharf deacon1@saintmarymagdalen.org Deacon James Chevalier deacon2@saintmarymagdalen.org Deacon Gary Prise deacon3@saintmarymagdalen.org Deacon Devon Wolfe deacon4@saintmarymagdalen.org Formation - Evang. Adults Sr. Joyce Hoile, OSF pastmin1@saintmarymagdalen.org Pastoral Minister Sr. Maryetta Churches. OP pastmin2@saintmarymagdalen.org Youth Minister Margaret Callaghan yminister1@gmail.com Dir. Rel. Formation Roxanne Hundsrucker dre1@saintmarymagdalen.org R.C.I.A. & Infant Baptism Erin Wolfe baptisms@saintmarymagdalen.org Liturgist/IT Specialist Diane Kubus liturgist@saintmarymagdalen.org Pastoral Musician Steven H. Schulte steve@colleengleason.com Director of Preschool Kathie Anderer preschool1@saintmarymagdalen.org Bookkeeper Dave Wisniewski bookkeeper@saintmarymagdalen.org Rel. Formation Admin Asst. Karen MacDonald sect2@saintmarymagdalen.org Administrative Asst. Gayle Zawisa sect3@saintmarymagdalen.org Administrative Asst. Sandi Phillips sect4@saintmarymagdalen.org Administrative Asst. Diane Whiton sect5@saintmarymagdalen.org Facilities & Maintenance Dan Tuthill maint1@saintmarymagdalen.org

2 ST. MARY MAGDALEN ALL THINGS CONSIDERED HAPPY 24 th ANNIVERSARY! This Wednesday evening we will celebrate three special events: the Feast of the Apostles Peter & Paul, the 24 th anniversary of the founding of our parish and the 19 th anniversary of the dedication of our church! In 1993, when Bishop Povish founded our community, he chose this special holy day for the date of our founding. His hope was that we would be a community of faith, deeply rooted in the teachings of the great apostles, Peter & Paul. When we started building on this property, there was much to do. The rectory and the barn had to be moved to their present locations to clear the site for construction. The construction took more time than we had projected, and other delays meant that our first weekend in our new building was the week before the dedication of our new facilities. As it turned out, we were able to celebrate the dedication on the fifth anniversary of our founding. During the Liturgy of Dedication, the walls of the building are sprinkled with Baptismal Water to baptize the space. Then the walls are anointed with Sacred Chrism, consecrating or dedicating the building to the service of God. Finally, the altar is also anointed with Sacred Chrism. (There are 12 crosses with an oil lamp in front of them to remind us of 12 times the walls were anointed.) All of this will be celebrated this Wednesday evening during a special Liturgy at 7 pm. I invite you to join us in this special Liturgy. It offers us the chance to rededicate ourselves to the faith proclaimed by Peter and Paul, a faith that we celebrate week after week in a space that has become a holy space for God s people. I hope you will be able to come! THE DEDICATION STONE Usually, a church building has a corner stone listing the name of the church and date of dedication. Since we designed our building to be expanded, we placed our original stone in the Gathering Area near the entrance of the church. The original stone was put in place by Bishop Povish a couple of months after Bishop Mengeling dedicated it. Unfortunately, the original stone was damaged during the renovation. The Construction Task Group decided to move both the statue of Mary Magdalen and the dedication stone to where the statue presently stands. We added a few more items to the capsule beneath the stone and changed the original inscription. It says Witnessing to the Resurrection 1993 as the original did. The three dates indicate the year we were founded; 1998, the year the first church was dedicated and 2010, the year the renovated church was dedicated. Fr. Dave Howell Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary BRIGHTON, MI THIS WEEK S LITURGIES June 26, Monday Gn 12:1-9/Mt 7:1-5 9:00 am +Don Burns June 27, Tuesday Gn 13:2, 5-18/Mt 7:6, :00 am Communion Service June 28, Wednesday Acts 3:1-10/Gal 1:11-20/Jn 21: :00 pm Anniversary of Dedication June 29, Thursday, Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles Acts 12:1-11/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16: :00 am +Rita Flavin June 30, Friday Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22/Mt 8:1-4 9:00 am +Rev. Andrew Dunne, O.S.F.S. July 1, Saturday Gn 18:1-15/Mt 8:5-17 July 2, Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/Mt 10: :30 pm Vigil St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners 9:00 am +Betty Prise 11:00 am Ben Hemker and Elaine Mandela 2 Kings 4: 8-11, Elisha, who lived about 800 years before Christ, succeeded the great prophet Elijah, and was noted for his miraculous deeds. Today we hear of one such deed performed in gratitude for the hospitality given to him and his servant Gehazi. Romans 6: 3-4, 8-11 In a previous section of his letter to the Romans, Paul taught that we sinners are reconciled to God through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Now Paul notes that we experience this reconciliation when in the traditional form of Baptism, we are symbolically buried in the water and emerge to new life. Mathew 10: In this instruction Jesus teaches the Twelve the meaning of Discipleship. As desirable as are family ties, the new family formed in him must take priority. Paradoxically those who take up the cross will find life, even as they lose it for his sake. Disciples are included among the little ones, not the prophets or righteous. Reflect: Are you willing to be a disciple for Christ? 2

3 STEWARDSHIP REPORT Week of 6/18/2017 Approximately 1407 people participated Env/Cash $15,440 EFT/Online - TOTAL $ 15,440 III Sarah Atkeson & Gregory Hargrave Children s Collection $48.68 The Lord GOD opens my ear that I may hear. Isaiah 50:5 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Ron Abramovich Brad Alvey Taylor Brake Bubba Breach Eugene Buel Jeanne Buel Larry Buslepp Regina Caprara Jerry Carb Kathy Clark Hugh Conahan Clara Coronnier Marc Craig Cienna Ditri Shannon Eddy Sean English Jonathan Faiola Caitlin Forhan Laura Hayes Ben Hemker Barb Hemmi MaryAnna Horkan Greg Hrbal David Jagusch Kathy Jagusch Teresa Kaminsky Colleen King Mary Keating Avee Klein Haleigh Klein Robert Laginess Nolan Langer Charlotte Mason Jean Mayer Nancy McElligatt Tom McSweeney Emily Metcalf Marilynn Myszkier Stan Osdras Debbie Sue Panos David Pomerville Mary Lyn Prokop Marilyn Rhadigan Mike Rollinger Sue Ruszczynski Larry Schmid Michelle Schmid Frank Sharpy Marylyn Trader Mick Trudeau Char Turowski Patricia Whelan Gerry Wszola Marcia Wyderko Adina Zammit Tom Zremski Christine Karen Tom BLOOD DRIVE TODAY, JUNE 25, 2017, 9:30AM 3:15PM Childcare provided You can schedule an appointment at THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, June 26 9:45 am Yoga 6:00 pm Magdalen s Kitchen 6:00 pm NCYC/NRN Tuesday, June 27 Wednesday, June 28 1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:00 pm Anniversary of Dedication Liturgy Thursday, June 29 7:30 pm Music Ministry Friday, June 30 9:45 am Yoga Saturday, July 1 Sunday, July 2 10:10 am New Parishioner Meeting WELLNESS QUOTE Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul. ~John Muir 3

4 ST. MARY MAGDALEN RELIGIOUS FORMATION NEWS YOUTH NEWS BRIGHTON, MI Journey with Jesus Vacation Bible School Children 4 yrs. old through 5th grade are welcome to participate. Children grades 6-12 are needed to help during the week. Journey with Jesus will take place July 31 through August 4. Registration forms can be filled out and turned in on the Religious Formation counter in the Gathering Area or online. Come to the Journey with Jesus table after each Mass this weekend and register for an exciting week of great faith-enriched crafts, songs, games, snacks along with awesome scripture stories presented in a fun-filled environment. If you are an adult that would like to share your crafty talent, please contact us to see how you can help before we begin the Journey with Jesus week. I will be setting up a few opportunities to meet for fun over the summer such as bonfires and outdoor movies. I will keep you updated on specific dates. To be on top of these events, sign up for the Remind texts by to the number You can also access the google calendar of YG events by ing a request for the link at yminister1@gmail.com Right now, until I figure out otherwise, you will need a google account for the access to work. Cedar Point This Wednesday, June 28th, we are planning the trip with the diocese of Lansing s youth! We will travel by bus with St. John s in Hartland. Please pray for safe travels and a fun, safe day. NCYC/NRN I have registration information for the National Catholic Youth Conference this November th. If you are interested in finding out information contact me at the above address or come this Monday June 26 th 6-8pm. Catechist needs for We need adults for the following roles: Wednesday 4:30-6 pm 1st grade aide 6th grade aide 8th grade aide Wednesday 6:30-8 pm 1st grade catechist and aide 5th grade catechist and aide Thursday 5:30 7 pm 5th grade co-catechist Please pray over these needs for yourself or for other members of our parish to answer this call to ministry. Registration for fall Formation Classes: We will continue registration for fall classes in the office Monday thru Friday 9am 4pm. Registration is on a first-come basis for class times. Make sure you register - regardless of your ability to pay. NCYC participants can make the nonrefundable $50 deposit, grab paperwork and ask question. The Michigan Catholic Choir Rehearsals begin Monday, September 11, 2017 All are welcome! Rehearsals are: September pm at American Legion Hall Morrish Road - Swartz Creek September pm at St. Mary Magdalen nd Street SE - Kentwood, (Information Meeting - Saturday, September 9, 11 am at St. Mary Magdalen, Kentwood) For more information, please contact Dan Schmier at or Dan@TheMichiganCatholicChoir.org 4

5 OF FAITH AND SERVICE CHARITY & JUSTICE Summer Quote Friends, sun, sand, and sea, that sounds like summer to me. Unknown Summer Scripture Days August people going do far. Anyone else? St. Francis Retreat Center 703 East Main Street, DeWitt, Theme: Live to Inspire as We Attempt to Gather the Lost Sheep. This theme is in response to Bishop Boyea s pastoral letter which gives us all a mission to pass our faith onto others. Set aside time to focus on Sacred Scripture as it relates to our personal faith life and how Scripture can empower us to pass on our faith to family and others. See flyers at Adult Formation Board. Retreatants may register by calling the Retreat Center at (517) or on line at or contacting Sr. Joyce. Suggested Offering $175. Carpooling is available. Evangelization Strengthening one s own faith and those around us. The Church in the United States is urging lapsed Catholics to Come Home to the Catholic Faith and Practice. Is your interest and concern and prayers here? Peer to Peer Ministry ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorders The Catholic Diocese in Lansing is opening a Peer to Peer Ministry. Currently minors in grades 6 and up and young adults are invited to apply to participate as Social Role Models. Role Models receive appropriate training about ASD / social challenges and supervision during peer interactions. It will increase social opportunities for ASD participants, giving them opportunities to practice social skills and develop friendships. See the brochure at the Adult Formation Board. Elder Abuse: What it is and what to do about it. See Adult Formation Board as to what Catholic Charities and State Services can offer. This photo shows the load Charity and Justice member Leo Hanifin took to the Center for Hope in Flint on June 12. It reflected a lot of giving by many St. Mary Magdalen parishioners. But it is about half as much as trips last fall and winter. Unfortunately, people around the region give less in the summer, but the needs are greater, especially for basics like detergent and toilet paper. The economic downturn in Flint is still very real, and many of God s children are in great need. Please consider donating the requested items in the Big Blue Box, even when it not the traditional giving season. Sweatshirts Benefiting Prisoner Backpacks Orders for sweatshirts have been taken for the past two weekends. If you would like to order a sweatshirt, complete a form, attach cash or a check to the form and turn it into the office. Orders will be accepted through the end of June. The forms are on the Charity & Justice table in the gathering space. Magdalen s Kitchen Sign-Up Names of those interested in serving at Magdalen s Kitchen for the Mondays of July and August 6 th and 13 th are being accepted. Dish washing positions and desserts are needed. Sign-up sheets are organized by date and are on the Charity & Justice table in the Gathering Space. Reminder slips are available to remind you of your commitment. Please list the address or phone number you can be contacted at. A reminder or phone call will be made prior to the date you are volunteering. Volunteers must be middle school age or older to fill a server or dish washer position and 18 or older to fill an assistant cook position. 5

6 ST. MARY MAGDALEN LIVINGSTON YAM: YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY EVENTS & HAPPENINGS FOR THOSE MONTHLY MASS & DINNER Sunday, June 25 5pm St. Joseph, Howell 6:30pm El Patron Questions? Contact Shannon or livingstonyam@gmail.com THIS YEAR MARKS OUR 5 TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAVING BABIES! We are now at a combined total of 655 Babies Saved within the NINE Centers we have assisted throughout the State of Michigan. None of this would be possible without your generous donations and support. Please continue to pray for us as we fight the war against abortion. LCUI is a 501 C3 Non-Profit Organization. Please follow our progress for a complete list of these pregnancy Centers at: or at MINISTERS OF PRAYER Sun June 25 Nancy Nychpor Mon June 26 Barb Dolkowski, Joyce Muchler, Larry Detter Tue June 27 Theresa Wolterman, Stasia Eisenhut Wed June 28 Ginny & Clarence Kroll Thu June 29 Rita DeRaud Fri June 30 Lynn Pfaff Sat July 1 Volunteer BRIGHTON, MI Ever wonder about the Biblical roots of our Catholic faith? Do you wish you knew more about the Bible? The Catholic Biblical School of Michigan (CBSM) is opening a class here at St. Mary Magdalen! Tuesday evening classes will meet from September to May and will study the entire Bible in four years. All faculty members hold graduate degrees in Catholic theology and they are experienced teachers and are deeply devoted to their Catholic faith. Those interested in learning more about the program are invited to attend one Information Night. The CBSM will host Information Nights at St. Mary Magdalen on Wed., July 12; and Thu., August 17, at 7:00 pm. Brochures for the Scripture study program are found at 8th Annual ST. JOHN CAR SHOW July 15, N. Hacker Rd., Howell AWARDS: Best Corvette, Camaro, Mustang, Truck, Rat Ride, Best in Show 9-11 am Parking for Cars 10 am-1:30 pm Silent Auction Bidding 11 am-1 pm Judging 11am-2 pm Lunch 2-3 pm Raffle/Silent Auction winners announced/presentation of awards GENERAL ADMISSION: $2 Per Car SHOW CAR ADMISSION: $20 Contact Info: St. John Church ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE Mon Jun 26 Tue Jun 27 8:30 am Zumba Wed Jun 28 Thu Jun 29 8:30 am Zumba Fri Jun 30 Sat July 1 Sun July 2 Location: Gathering Area Closet Hallway Near Gym 6

7 Drop-In Substance Abuse Engagement Group Help Spread the Word...There IS Help! Livingston County Catholic Charities (LCCC) offers an Engagement Group for people struggling with substance use/abuse. The group is free and open to everyone! Group days are Monday (6p-7:30p), Wednesday (10:30a-12p) and Fridays (10a-11:30a) - come to one, come to all each week! YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED 24th Anniversary of St. Mary Magdalen Parish and Nineteenth Anniversary of the Dedication of our Church An LCCC Substance Abuse Coordinator carries a cell phone 24hrs a day for assistance: Additionally LCCC offers outpatient services with therapists trained & certified in substance abuse/addiction treatment. Community Mental Health ( ) offers the ACCESS program and provides screenings for substance abuse services. Anyone who would like more information, please call LCCC at and ask for the clinical director or the substance abuse coordinator. Wednesday, June 28 Liturgy of the Eucharist at 7pm Reception follows in Community Room hosted by our Worship Team 7