America Welcomes POPE FRANCIS St. Mary Magdalen Witnessing to the Resurrection

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1 America Welcomes POPE FRANCIS St. Mary Magdalen Witnessing to the Resurrection 2201 S. OLD U.S. 23 HIGHWAY BRIGHTON, MI 48114

2 ST. MARY MAGDALEN Page 2 BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN ALL THINGS CONSIDERED WELCOME, POPE FRANCIS!! This week our nation will be blessed with the presence of Pope Francis. As many of you know, he will meet with our president, speak to our Congress and address the General Assembly of the United Nations. He will celebrate the first canonization of a saint in the United States at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. There will also be Liturgies with huge crowds in New York and Philadelphia. Along the way, he will meet with many people of influence as well as children, immigrants and prisoners. In all of these settings, he will proclaim a message of hope and challenge that are central to the Gospel. Over my lifetime, there have been four popes who have come to the United States: Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul II (who came three times), Pope Benedict XVI and now, Pope Francis. I suspect the visit having the most lasting impact will be the visit that begins this week. The reason I say this is the style, humility and sincerity of his brief time as pope has touched many Catholics, both those who are frequently at church and those who are on sabbatical. I have also had the opportunity to encounter several folks who are not Catholic, both lay and clergy, who have spoken with great respect of Pope Francis. Often times they view him as the spokesperson not just for Catholics but for all Christians. LAUDATO SI is the name of the letter Pope Francis wrote to us and all the world. If you are interested in knowing more about his thoughts and teaching, our Charity & Justice Team is setting up study groups to discuss the meaning and implication of the 180 page letter. If you would like to participate, sign-up sheets are already in the Gathering Area. There will be a number of groups, so hopefully you will find one that fits your schedule! POOR PLANNING ON MY PART! As I encourage you to watch, listen and read more about what Pope Francis will say and do during his visit, I am very aware that as he comes to the US I will be leaving! I will be going with 25 folks to Spain! (The trip was planned long before the Pope announced his visit to the US!) We will visit Barcelona, Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and places in between. We will celebrate Liturgy at two very important Marian Shrines at Zaragosa and Montserrat. Next Sunday, (when Fr. Harvey will be with you), we will celebrate Liturgy in the monastery where St. Teresa of Avila spent most of her life. We will pray for you at all these shrines and I hope you will keep us in your prayers! Fr. Dave Howell THIS WEEK S LITURGIES September 21, Monday, Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Mt 9:9-13 September 22, Tuesday Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20/Lk 8:19-21 September 23, Wednesday, Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest Ezr 9:5-9/Lk 9:1-6 7:00 pm Communion Service September 24, Thursday Hg 1:1-8/Lk 9:7-9 September 25, Friday, Hg 2:1-9/Lk 9:18-22 September 26, Saturday Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a/Lk 9:43b-45 September 27, Sunday Nm 11:25-29/Jas 5:1-6/Mk 9:38-43, 45, :30 pm Vigil Bernie Edwards 9:00 am St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners 11:00 am +Michael Kay Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Numbers 11: The book of Numbers describes the wanderings of the Jewish people in the Sinai Desert. Earlier in this book, Moses had complained to God about the difficulties in governing so many people. In response, God had directed Moses to gather 70 elders around the meeting tent to receive a share in the administrative burdens. Today s passage picks up from there. James 5: 1-6 Today we conclude our series of five readings from the letter of James. A major concern in this letter is social justice. Today, the author delivers a blistering attack, reminiscent of some of the Old Testament prophets. Mark 9: 38-43, 45, There are 3 messages in this brief passage. 1.) No one can lay exclusive claim to the reign of God as revealed in Christ; it is there for the taking. 2.) Even the simplest disciple shares the inestimable dignity of divine life and those who would lead them astray will have the harshest kind of judgment. 3.) It is very important to enter the reign of God no matter what the cost. Reflect: Who is God for You? What opportunities do you have to promote your faith?

3 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 3 SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 STEWARDSHIP REPORT Week of 09/13/2015 Approximately 1358 people participated Env/Cash $13,903 EFT $13,616 Securing Our Future $ 6,592 TOTAL $34,111 Children s Collection $52.89 Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. Psalm122:1 Please pray for all the sick, especially: Carolyn Abramovich Jan Baldinger Marilyn Bitterle Sally Bixler Larry Buslepp Ashleigh Colski Maureen Crane Elyce Cron Carolyn Derosier Addison Donehue Josie Doucette Jay Finn Pat Fisher Chuck Flynn Mary Alice Galloway Donald Gehring Maureen Gonzalez Ben Hemker MaryAnna Horkan Vic Howe Jennifer Kane Sherri Kunkel Walter Kovacs Herb Langer Julie Anderer Lloyd Kelly Luck JoAnn Maravolo Please remember in your prayers: Gregory Grech and family in the death of his wife, Lena Grech; Rose Celmer and family in the death of Alex Skiba, her father. David Martin Mark Matras Hogan McCuan Tom McSweeney Margaret Marr Jennifer Miller Stanley Osdras Blanche Parsons Delores Prom Katie Rezak Ed Rigley Dave Scharf Michelle Schmidt Brad Shoemaker Kim Siegrist Bob Sixbery Richard Smith Marylyn Trader Donny Urban Sue Wagener Tom Zremski Claudia Jeff John Karla Kevin Peter BANNS OF MARRIAGE II Nichole Sutton & Justin Flilppelli THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, September 21 9:00 am Preschool 6:00 pm Magdalen s Kitchen 6:30 pm Formation Meeting 7:00 pm Edge Open House 7:00 pm Grief 7:00 pm New Hospitality Training 7:00 pm RCIA Inquiry Tuesday, September 22 6:00 pm Troop 385 6:30 pm New Lector Training Wednesday, September 23 9:45 am Mom s Group 1:00 pm Knitters 4:30 & 6:30 pm Religious Formation 4th Grade Solemn Penance Meeting 5:00 pm Cooking Matters Thursday, September 24 5:30 pm Religious Formation 4th Grade Solemn Penance Meeting 6:00 pm K of C 1st Degree 7:00 pm Basic Catholic Teaching 7:00 pm Year for Marriage 7:30 pm Music Ministry Friday, September 25 5:00 pm Mom-to-Mom Setup Saturday, September 26 7:30 am Men s Breakfast 9:00 am Mom-to-Mom Sale Sunday, September 27 12:45 pm Baptisms 7:00 pm Youth Group ALL WEEKEND: Service Ministry Fair and On Rise Bakery (Capuchins) Taste the Wine of Healing Are you or someone you love thirsting in the valley of death? Reaching out for a cool drink? How do we begin healing? Consider this: our death doesn t belong to us it belongs to those who have loved us. Begin the healing journey out of the shadows of death with us. Todd Borek, Funeral Director, will discusses, What to do when someone you love dies. October 15, Thursday, 7 pm, Community Room Sponsored by St. Mary Magdalen Befriender Ministry a listening presence

4 ST. MARY MAGDALEN Page 4 BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN Religious Formation News from Mary at mmahar@parishmail.com and Karen at sect2@saintmarymagdalen.org Fall Faith Formation classes have begun! Two Sunday, Sept 20 meetings: Home Study meets today at 10:15am. 9 th grade Confirmation Parents/youth are reminded of the meeting tonight at 5:30, including Catholic School youth. 4 th gr. Solemn Penance Parents are asked to attend during your child s class time this Wed/Thurs (Family Program/Catholic School families come to one most convenient for you, bring your youth) for an important meeting and book presentation. VIRTUS: Protecting God s Children Class will be held Tuesday, 9/29, at 6:00 for all adults working with children. (All parents are welcome.) Register online at Virtus.org Formation Calendars: Be sure to pick up one in the gathering area or see it on our website at You can also see the syllabus for each grade level along with the Lead Catechist s for any questions you may have. Reminder: there are no classes Sept. 27, 30, or Oct.1. Classes resume October 4, with the Family Program starting up! We are still taking registrations in the office from 8:30 am until 8:30 pm Monday thru Thursday and 9-4 on Fridays! Come on in and register. Please have two choices of times as some of our classes are full! Fall.this is my favorite time of the year! Warm days, cool nights, homecoming football games and bonfires in the back yard! Have you thought of taking a break from the new homework assignments and go for a walk as a family? Thank you to all of you for registering your youth in class, for volunteering in the program, for your smiles and for being here each week! You are why I love what I do! Youth News from Margaret at yminister1@gmail.com and Jillian at jilliankillian25@gmail.com Thank you to everyone who participated in our Tin Can Raffle last weekend at the Parish Picnic. It was a success and it was fun! Thank you again for participating. It was a beautiful day to spend outdoors with family and friends. We are back in full swing now meeting on Sunday evenings from 7-9pm in the youth room. Our first item of interest is the high school diocesan wide Jamboree. It s a daylong event that takes place in Lansing and gathers nearly 900 teens from across the area. There is live music, a national speaker, mass with the Bishop, workshops and fun!! We end the day with a dance and fun fest. Registration forms are available in the youth room, out in the gathering area or online by visiting default/files/files/jamboree2015_brochure8% 205x11.pdf. It s Sunday, November 1 and the early bird cost before October 11, is $55. The next item of interest is the annual youth group sponsored haunted barn!! We have a great time getting to know one another while putting together a fun event for the parish. We will be ready for show time on Saturday, October 24 during the parish wide trunk and treat. If you are interested in helping out, contact Margaret at yminister1@gmail.com I am looking for anyone interested in helping the program with helping with food for our hungry teens as many of them come right from religious ed class that starts at 5:30. Ideally, I would like someone to help with getting volunteers and food ideas from week to week from other volunteers, who would be willing to help make the food and serve it. If you are interested in at first just donating snacks, I am happy with that as well. Please contact me at the above address. MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS God is speaking to you, but are you listening? Here is a class that will teach you how. Our parishioner, Darlene March, will offer a class for those who wish to learn centering meditation in silence and emptiness. Please join her in the Rectory Basement on Thursday October 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or that evening 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. You don't need to bring anything; just wear comfortable clothes. No sign up necessary-- just come. If you have any questions you can reach Darlene March at: ddmarch56@gmail.com. EDGE Our annual EDGE open house is next Monday September 21. Parents plan to come in for all EDGE information, snack sign ups and to perhaps preorder EDGE spirit wear. Our first official EDGE meeting will be Monday, September 28, 7-8:30 pm.

5 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 5 SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 Adult Education and Formation Faith and Service - From Sr. Joyce pastmin1@saintmarymagdalen.org Annual Parish Picnic THANK YOU to all who were able to attend and enjoy the day. I especially appreciate the faithful people who helped so much to pull it off and clean up afterwards. May God bless you one hundred fold. School for Discipleship: Please register soon. You re Children are in school. How about you? It is helpful to the Presenters to know how many to prepare for. Some classes have been canceled due to lack of interest. Monday, beginning October 5 at 7 pm Father Dave will teach God, Religion and the Last Things. Thursdays, beginning October 8 at 7 pm Deacon Devon Wolfe will teach Theology of Marriage Childcare will be provided, but pre-registration is required. For Senior s 55+ The Area Agency on Aging is providing the following presentations that will be hosted here at St. Mary Magdalen. Cost is $15 per workshop. Pre-registration is required. See the Adult Formation Board for information and if you are serious about registering, the forms are in Sr. Joyce s office. Space is limited. Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls, Workshop 8 Tuesdays, October 6 November 24, 1 3 pm. D-Path: Diabetes Personal Action Toward Health 6 Mondays, October 19 November 23, 1-3:30 pm Hoe Down and Chili Cook-Off Saturday, October 3, meet us at the Barn after the 4:30 pm Mass for a Chili Supper and Country Dancing. This is an event for all ages. So don your western wear and dancing boots for the event. We ask for persons to make their famous Chili that participants will vote on. Prizes for the winners will be Gift Certificates. Richard Maurer will again be our Dance Caller for the evening, promising Line Dancing and Square Dancing options. Please bring a dish to share. See the sign up at the Community Life Board. Fourth Annual Lansing Diocese Women s Conference Theme: Dance in His Vineyard Saturday, October 24, 8:30 am 4:30 pm Causeway Bay Hotel & Convention Center, Lansing Ladies, this is a must-do day for you and your daughters, Moms, in-laws, sisters and friends. About 20 women from our Parish have attended in the past and wish everyone could have this experience. The day includes motivational & inspirational speakers, lunch, Mass with Bishop Boyea, prayer opportunities and more. Early Bird Registration discount before September 26. See Pink ½ Sheet Registration Forms at the Adult Formation Board. Charity & Justice You can still sign up at the Charity & Justice table in the Gathering Space to join a group to discuss the Pope s encyclical Laudato Si. The groups will begin meeting during the week of September 27 th. Please consider taking this opportunity to understand how your fellow parishioners respond to the encyclical and to gain a better understanding of this message. Please mark your calendar for the annual CROP Walk Against Hunger on Sunday, October 18 th. This activity raises money to combat hunger around the world and a large portion of the funds raised go to support local hunger programs such as Gleaners and Love INC. On the Rise Bakery will be visiting our parish next weekend, September 26 and 27. Fresh baked goods will be for sale to support this ministry of the Capuchins in Detroit that provides an opportunity to build new, productive skills for people with few options. The parish continues to support the Bishop s request to assist the people of Flint. The first request the Bishop and the local charities request is for our prayers to support their work. Please remember these dedicated people and their community in your daily prayers. The parish will be initiating a project to assist people returning to the Flint community from prison. It is our intent to provide prisoners returning to the community with a backpack filled with items of need and a message of support and information to help them find their way. We are looking for ways to secure sufficient backpacks to supply these returnees along with people willing to spend an hour or two each month filling the backpacks and delivering them to the proper outlets in Flint. A portion of these backpacks will also be used to support returnees to Livingston County. Please consider volunteering to help through St. Mary Magdalen s Charity & Justice.

6 ST. MARY MAGDALEN Page 6 BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN Saint Mary Magdalen 2201 Old US 23 Highway Brighton, MI Office Phone: (810) Fax: (810) Preschool Phone: (810) Website: Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Staff: Pastor: Fr. David F. Howell Permanent Deacons: H. David Scharf, James Chevalier, Gary Prise, Devon Wolfe Pastoral Ministers: Sr. Maryetta Churches, O.P., Sr. Joyce Hoile, O.S.F (Adult Formation & Evangelization) Director of Faith Formation: Mary Mahar Formation Administrative Assistant: Karen MacDonald Director of R.C.I.A. & Liturgist: Diane Kubus Youth Ministry: Margaret Callaghan Youth Ministry Assistant: Jillian Killian Director of Music: Steven H. Schulte Director of Pre-School: Kathie Anderer Parish Secretaries: Debbie Dehanke, Sandi Phillips, Diane Whiton Bookkeeper: Dave Wisniewski Facilities Team: Dan Tuthill, Kathy Gehring, Mark Wolf Sacramental Information: Weekend Liturgies: Saturday 4:30 pm, Sunday 9 & 11 am Weekday Liturgies: 9:00 am Monday, Thursday, Friday 7:00 pm Wednesday Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 11:30 am to 12 noon Infant Baptism: Erin Wolfe Sacrament of Matrimony: Please contact the office at least nine months prior to wedding date. GYM/FIELDS ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE Mon 9/21 7:00 pm Edge Open House Tue 9/22 8:30 am Zumba 6:00 pm Troop 385 Wed 9/23 6:00 pm Special Olympics Thu 9/24 8:30 am Zumba Fri 9/25 5:00 pm Mom-to-Mom Setup Sat 9/26 9:00 am Mom-to-Mom Sale Sun 9/27 7:00 pm Youth Group Men s Breakfast at 7:30 am Men s Breakfasts are the 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays of the month, at 7:30 am. Are you hungering for a deeper relationship with God? Come to the Men s Breakfast in the Rectory lower level. Mom-to-Mom Sale Saturday, September 26, am - 1 pm St. Mary Magdalen Church Contact - Rodney Simon brightonmomsale@gmail.com Hosted by K of C Council MINISTERS OF PRAYER Sun Sep 20 Jerry Dolkowski, Dennis Wagener Mon Sep 21 Joyce Muchler, Pete Kelly, Barbara Dolkowski, Valerie Maravolo Tue Sep 22 Rachel Tuzinsky, Barb & BJ Hynes, Denise Putnam Wed Sep 23 Ginny & Clarence Kroll, Joe Lubig, Carolyn Crabbe, Donna Jones Thu Sep 24 Jan Altermatt, Kathy Kuna, Kevin Miceli Fri Sep 25 Lynn Pfaff, Karen Nouhan, Steve & Pat Holden Sat Sep 26 Kathy Stegmaier, Tom Askew LIVINGSTON YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: The College Years and Beyond Join us on facebook at "Livingston YAM" livingstonyam@gmail.com Call or Text Shannon at YOUNG ADULT RETREAT OPPORTUNITY Lansing VERITAS 22 October 9-11, 2015 St. Mary, Pinckney Take a weekend to grow in faith and friendship while building a strong relationship with our Lord! This weekend is for everyone Make it a point to step away from the busyness and reconnect with the truth that is found on retreat. For more information visit "Lansing Veritas 22" on facebook or i.d. 916 LIVINGSTON We invite you to join us in prayer for this growing minitry! Take a look at what it will mean to have a local chapter by visiting Contact Shannon today if your heart is stirring to participate! DATE NIGHT Sunday, September 20 Have you been looking to connect with other young married couples? This monthly gathering may be just the ticket! Contact Shannon if you are engaged or married and looking to grow in faith with other couples in your area. YOUNG ADULT MASS & DINNER Sunday, September 27 St. Pat's - 5pm Mass Dinner at La Marsa, Brighton - 6:30pm

7 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 7 SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 One of the great legacies of St. John Paul II is a new theology of sacramental marriage that is known commonly as the Theology of the Body. John Paul laid out this new theology in a series of Wednesday Papal Audiences in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Since then, many have learned about the beauty of this teaching and its relevance to married life. In October, Deacon Devon Wolfe will be teaching an introduction to the Theology of the Body as part of his Theology of Marriage course in the School of Discipleship. The class will meet on Thursday evenings at 7 pm for six weeks starting on October 8. If you want to learn more about why and how the Catholic Church teaches what it does about marriage, this class is for you! To sign up for the class, you can sign up on the parish website or you can contact Deacon Devon or Sr. Joyce. Other Upcoming Marriage Enrichment Events: Worldwide Marriage Encounter: September 25-27, October 23-25, or December 4-6, in Troy; October 16-18, in Saginaw. Retrouvaille: October in Romulus; January in Dewitt Living in Love: October in Plymouth; November 7-8 in Lansing We Care 2: September 19 at St. Patrick, Brighton Panera Bread Pick Up Names of those interested in picking up bread for Magdalen s Kitchen at Panera Bread (in Brighton on Grand River) on Saturday evenings (at 9:50 pm) for October and the first half of November, are being accepted. The sign-up sheet is on the Charity and Justice table in the Gathering Area. Sign-ups are on a first come first serve basis. A reminder contact or telephone call will be placed just prior to the date you are to serve.