MAY 20, 2018 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. 2201 SOUTH OLD U.S. 23 HIGHWAY BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN 48114 Phone: 810-229-8624 Fax: 810-229-6471 Website: www.saintmarymagdalen.org Preschool: 810-229-0010 OFFICE HOURS Monday Friday... 8:30am 4:30pm 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-Evangelization of 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 (Youth)... 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 Youth Rel. Formation Administrative 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 Maintenance... Dan Tuthill maint1@saintmarymagdalen.org
ALL THINGS CONSIDERED COME, HOLY SPIRIT!! On the Church s calendar, the Feast of Pentecost is the third most important celebration. Pentecost completes the Easter mystery when Christ poured out His life, the Holy Spirit, upon His disciples. On Monday, I read a homily by St. Cyril of Jerusalem (he lived through much of the fourth century and served as bishop of Jerusalem). Cyril wrote a catechism, an explanation of all that we believe, for those who were preparing for Baptism. In that catechism, he tried to explain the mystery of the Holy Spirit by saying that the Spirit is like water. Like water, the Spirit gives life. As rain, water falls on everyone but has a different effect on everything watered by the rain. It brings forth flowers, grain and towering pines; each enriching the life of others. In the same way, the Spirit brings forth a variety of different gifts and ministries in each of us. What was amazing is that this fourth century saint had no clue how large the earth was nor did he know the science of water s importance. But it gave me a great deal to think about, especially how the Holy Spirit inspires us. I share this with you in hope that we think of this again when thirst sends us for a drink of water. THE RESULTS In Galatians 5:22, St. Paul used the word fruits to describe the effects or the results of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you left today, you were asked to draw a slip of paper from a basket. Each slip lists a fruit or a result of the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. In Galatians 5:22, St. Paul lists nine fruits or results of the Holy Spirit. They are: patience, kindness, love, joy, peace, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (St. Paul wrote in Greek and there many different ways that a Greek word can be translated into English. So lists may vary.) I hope you will pray that the Holy Spirit enables this gift to grow in your life. Remember this result is a gift, produced by the Holy Spirit within us, not for our own good, but for the good of others! WELLNESS SURVEY Our Wellness Team has created a 2 minute survey to help them plan future programs for the health and well-being of the members of our community. You can fill out the survey on-line at our parish website or fill out a paper copy at the Welcome Desk! Thanks for your help! DSA 2018 We are four weeks into the annual Diocesan Services Appeal (DSA). If you have not made a gift or a pledge, I hope you join me in supporting almost 100 ministries funded by DSA! Fr. Dave Howell STORIES OF THE PARISH Nuggets From the Beginning Deacon Dave Does anyone remember the time when we had Saturday Liturgy at Farms Middle School when Fr. Dave was on vacation? We had a priest coming in from the Lansing area for the weekend masses. Those responsible for setting up for Mass arrived and everything was set up, chairs in place, altar setup, backdrop hung, everything ready to go. As people began to arrive, Marilyn Pence and I were waiting for the priest so we could guide him through some of the unique Liturgy elements and answer any questions or address any of his needs. Well, at fifteen minutes before the Liturgy was to begin we began to look for Father. No show! Five minutes before starting time, we were still waiting. No priest! Ready to begin and still no priest! What do we do? Marilyn and I put our heads together and decided I would announce we did not have a priest yet and the people still had time to go to St. Pat s in time for Liturgy if they wanted. If not, we would do a Sunday Celebration in the absence of a priest. Both Marilyn and I were qualified to do that. We decided on a plan, determining which of us would do the different elements of the service. That settled, I told the people that we would begin in fifteen minutes, about fifteen minutes after Mass would have begun. As we prepared to begin, we see a priest, flying in, as fast as he could run. Stop. He finally made it, stopped to get his breath, vested, and began Mass. What a day! As the saying goes all s well that ends well. After Mass, Father announced that there was a bad accident on M59 and Argentine Road, and no one could go anywhere. The sad part of this memory is that two people were killed in that accident. Event number two: Again at Farms Middle School, we arrived to begin setting up the altar, chairs and everything else that we would need. Big problem! The school was locked. People began arriving, and we did not know what to do. Then a light came on. It was a beautiful day, so why not do Mass outside? We had a chapel at the rectory that had a movable altar, a tabernacle, and a few chairs. Why not? We had a priest, just not a building. We all made a beeline for the rectory and began to move the altar and all the chairs outside. That Liturgy had about two hundred people, with the elderly sitting and everyone else standing. Later everyone said that Mass was fun. That may have superseded our current outdoor Liturgy at the picnic. In my opinion, Mass under God s canopy is the best! Another event: Again when we were at Farms Middle School, a family had a little daughter. When she was very young, she would come to Mass at the school with her parents. Her mom and dad explained to her what was going on and who the people in long robes were, Father Dave and Deacon Dave. Well in her mind, it became Deac and Dave. Even today, she will even call me Deac and she is twenty years old. It looks like that name stuck because some of the other young people today call me Deac. So many wonderful and cherished memories. Being here at the beginning was definitely special. Witnessing what Saint Mary Magdalen has become and the wonderful people I have come to know is the most special memory.
ST. MARY MAGDALEN THIS WEEK S LITURGIES May 21, Monday Jas 3:13-18/Mk 9:14-29 9:00 am + Jean Schultz May 22, Tuesday Jas 4:1-10/Mk 9:30-37 9:00 am Communion Service May 23, Wednesday Jas 4:13-17/Mk9:38-40 7:00 pm + MaryAnna Horkan May 24, Thursday Jas 5:1-6/Mk 9:41-50 9:00 am + Edward & Mary Kubek May 25, Friday Jas 5:9-12/Mk 10:1-12 9:00 am + Ron Schmidt May 26, Saturday, Saint Philip Neri, Priest Jas 5:13-20/Mk 10:13-16 May 27, The Most Holy Trinity Sunday Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20 4:30 pm Vigil + Patricia Neitzke 9:00 am + Parents of Tom & Michele Kendzior 11:00 am St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners THE MOST HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 The book of Deuteronomy contains a lengthy speech that Moses addressed to the people as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. This was a place where the people worshipped many gods and goddesses. Moses reminds them there is only one God the One who brought them out of Egypt. Romans 8:14-17 Paul s letter to the Romans is his most detailed and important theological work. In this portion of the letter, Paul stressed the importance of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Christians. Through the Spirit s presence within us, we enjoy not only new life but also a new relationship with God, whom we can call by a new name. Matthew 28:16-20 The resurrected Jesus reveals Himself in a new way, which explains why those who had doubts fell down in homage. He is now the Christ, with full authority. It is in that authority that He gives the great missionary command to those who remain faithful; Go, and make disciples. Reflect: Which member of the Trinity do you most address in prayer? Why is that? BRIGHTON, MI I Amara Young & Steven Silveus PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Sue Beaumont Jimmy Blicharz Steven & Eli Boulanger Taylor Brake Eugene Buel Brandy Burrell Larry Buslepp Reggie Caprara Don Chouinard Linda Coffman Michael Columbus Paul Daughenbaugh Rita DeRaud Cienna Ditri Sue Douglas Sean English James Farhat Caitlin Forhan Carol Gallagher David Grinnell Reace Gudith Kathy Hain Michael Harrah Ralph Hazen Kathleen Konley Herb Langer Alan Laginess Robert Laginess Kelly Luck Gwen Maes Jean Mayer Tom McSweeney Diane Morrison Dennis Nissle Diane Olsem Peggy Ortiz Sandy Orlowski Stan Osdras Sam Petrocella Mike Rutkowski, Jr. Ron Sherman Sharon Shevock Lisa Shibley Pat Siegel Matt Siragusa David Sullivan Marylyn Trader Michelle Turner Elmer VanWagner Dan Whitehead John Wilkerwicz Melanie Wollenhaupt Jennifer Yanick Tom Zremski Annabelle David Kathy Kelly & Dennis Krissy Mark Matt Philip Stella Theresa Please remember in your prayers: Joan Gerhardt and family, in the death of her nephew, Steven Walter. Nancy Rosso and family, in the death of her brother, Michael Rosso.
RELIGIOUS FORMATION NEWS Roxanne Hundsrucker Pentecost Today we celebrate the day the third person of our triune God descending upon the Apostles. On this glorious day, when these first disciples of Jesus Christ were filled with the Holy Spirit, they were given seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Right Judgement (Counsel), Courage (Fortitude), Knowledge, Reverence (Piety), and Wonder and Awe in God s Presence (Fear of the Lord). These gifts from God, along with the seven virtues, were to assist the apostles in forming disciples. All of us, too, are filled with the Holy Spirit, and Jesus freely shares these seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit with every baptized individual. At the sacrament of Confirmation we are sealed with these sanctifying gifts to help us grow in holiness, to live as disciples of Christ and to help form other disciples as well. Religious Formation Thank You As we wrap-up the 2017-2018 religious formation year it is very important to thank all catechists, cocatechists, adult and teen classroom aides, hallway monitors and nursery helpers. Thank you all so very much for sharing your gifts of time and talent with the children and families of the parish community. We have over seventy-five volunteers in our religious formation program. Some volunteers helped out a few hours a week and some a few hours a month, but all are truly appreciated. A great big thank-you goes out to all who lead Children s Liturgy of the Word as well. Father Dave and our Formation team hosted a wonderful Thank-You Reception last weekend for all of these great people including our RCIA and Youth Ministry volunteers. Volunteers for Religious Formation We continue to ask members of the parish to volunteer in our formation programs for the children of the parish. All of the roles listed in my Thank-you above are needed for next year. If you have a few hours or several hours to share, please pray on what role fits your ability. The more hall monitors, nursery helpers and Children s Liturgy leaders we gain, the less frequent our volunteers need to be present. So although we would love to have some new faces in the classroom, you do not need to commit to every week and lesson planning. As a grandparent with two small grandchildren living in Kansas, I truly love being around the young children of our parish. This gives me an opportunity to be in the know with latest trends among children and parents. YOUTH NEWS Margaret Callaghan Mark your calendar for these future upcoming YG events. May 20 May 27 June 3 This weekend.right now!! May 20 th - YG car wash 8am-1pm K of C Pancake Breakfast Clothing Drive YG 7-9pm Memorial Day weekend, no YG Graduation 9am liturgy and reception, YG 7-9pm June 10 YG 5-8pm End of year celebration offsite June 27 Cedar Point Contact Margaret Callaghan at yminister1@gmail.com to register and sign up for Cedar Point. Money for CP ($70) is due on or before June 10. Also, if you are interested in a volunteer opportunity, email Margaret at the above address to get on the list! Sat., June 30, 9:30am-1:30pm. Prep and serve lunch in Flint at the Center for Hope Class of 2018 graduates, be sure to sign up for the 9 am graduation liturgy in your honor on Sunday June 3. Come wearing your cap and gown! There is a light reception for everyone to celebrate this milestone with you, immediately following in the community room. This is Pentecost Sunday. A day we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the fire it ignites in our hearts for God. May you be open to feeling the spirit move in your life, in your heart and in your mind. Maybe you need help with a big life decision, or perhaps you need encouragement to ask for forgiveness or you re facing a challenge that has you paralyzed with fear. Whatever your need, I pray that the Holy Spirit might descend upon you in the same fiery obvious way the apostles experienced it. Make sure to stay up to date with YG happenings over the summer by signing up for text reminders. Text the message @stmmyg to the number 81010.
OF FAITH AND SERVICE Sr. Joyce Hoile, OSF Come, Holy Spirit! The Spirit is Amovin all over, all over this land Today we congratulate and welcome Thomas Ronald Nickerson, coming into full Communion with his Profession of Faith, Eucharist and Confirmation, and Sean Michael Hughes, receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. Mother of the Church: New Memorial Pope Francis made the decision that the Church celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as Mother of the Church every year on the Monday after Pentecost. This year it is Monday, May 21 st. The title Mother of the Church was given to the Blessed Mother by Blessed Pope Paul VI at the Second Vatican Council. Pope Francis added the memorial to the Roman Calendar after carefully considering how the promotion of devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, under this particular title, might encourage growth in the maternal sense of the Church and in genuine Marian piety. Bible at the Beach By popular request, we will again have Bible at the Beach at Kensington Park. Mondays, June 11, 18, 25 we will meet at 12:30 pm for a bag lunch followed by a study of the upcoming Sunday Readings. ~Sister Joyce WELLNESS QUOTE I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet. -Mahatma Gandhi VIDEO MINISTERS NEEDED We are looking for a few more people to help on the Video Ministry Team. Team members take turns running the video system at the 9 am Sunday Liturgy (record and livestream), weddings, baptisms, and special presentations and Liturgies. Training is provided. If you are interested, please contact Ed Lezon at 248-755-5103 or email: edlezon@hotmail.com. Calling All Couples Married at St. Mary Magdalen! In recognition of the 25 th anniversary of the parish, on the weekend of June 9/10, we will honor all couples who were married at St. Mary Magdalen. If you were married here, we invite you to attend the Saturday 4:30 pm or Sunday 11 am Liturgy that weekend for a special blessing. Whether you re available to attend or not, we invite you to submit then and now pictures from your wedding day and today, so we can incorporate them into a video during the communion meditation. Since many of our couples have moved away over the years, we re also asking family and friends to pass this message on, so we can have as much participation as possible. Please mark the date on your calendar and send us digital copies of your photos to: marriage@saintmarymagdalen.org so we can honor you that day! REDISCOVER JESUS by Matthew Kelly 6 Week Book Study and Group Discussion Mondays, 9:45-11 am. May 21, June 4, 11, 18 and 25. Come to 9 am Liturgy and join us after. Childcare available 9 11 am. Books are available free of charge. If you need a copy, stop by the office to pick one up. The Annual Saint Mary Magdalen Golf Classic Saturday, June 9 Mystic Creek Golf Club Milford, MI 8:30 AM Shotgun Start All Are Welcome! $90 Includes 18 Hole Scramble with Cart, Continental Breakfast, Lunch at the Turn & Awards Banquet Dinner. Proceeds Benefit Knights of Columbus Charities Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available! Contact Dave Alfanos (586) 212-3504 alfanosd@mscdirect.com Location: Gathering Area Closet Hallway Near Gym
STEWARDSHIP REPORT WEEK OF 5/13/2018 Approximately 1631 people participated Env/Cash $ 15,898 EFT/Online $ 3,979 TOTAL $ 19,877 Children s Collection $ 91.93 The earth and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants, belong to the Lord. Psalm 24:1 THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, May 21 9:00 am Preschool 9:45 am Rediscover Jesus Book Study 9:45 am Yoga 6:00 pm Magdalen s Kitchen 7:30 pm K of C Planning Meeting Tuesday, May 22 9:00 am Preschool Wednesday, May 23 9:00 am Preschool Last Day 9:15 am MOMS 1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:30 pm Time & Talent Thursday, May 24 7:00 pm Preschool Board Meeting 7:30 pm Music Ministry Friday, May 25 9:45 am Yoga Saturday, May 26 7:30 am Men s Breakfast Sunday, May 27 9:00 am Baptism St. Mary Student Parish, staffed by priests of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), is accepting applications for the following positions: Hispanic/Latino Sacramental Preparation Coordinator Music Coordinator For more information: stmarystudentparish.org/about/employment-opportunities ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE NO GYM ACTIVITIES MAY 21-27 MINISTERS OF PRAYER Sun. May 20 Jan Altermatt Mon. May 21 Larry & Gwen Maes, Shirley Brake Tues. May 22 Mary McKaig Wed. May 23 Carolyn Crabbe Thur. May 24 Joe Martinez Fri. May 25 Colleen Atwood Sat. May 26 Judy Brown Thank you to everyone who has made a gift or pledge commitment to our Diocesan Services Appeal. As of May 15, 18% of our St. Mary Magdalen families have made pledges totaling approximately $55,000, 55% of our parish goal. If you have not yet made a gift or a pledge, I invite you to do so today. Gift envelopes are available in church or the parish office. Or you may submit your gift online at www.dioceseoflansing.org/dsa. Your DSA gift will support the vital services and ministries that help bring the love of Christ to all we encounter. WELLNESS SURVEY Our Wellness Team has created a 2 minute survey to help them plan future programs for the health and well-being of the members of our community. You can fill out the survey online at our parish website or fill out a paper copy at the Welcome Desk. Thanks for your help! Card Making Class Tuesday, June 12, at 1 pm Class is taught by a professional instructor and the $5 fee includes all materials. You will make three cards and it is asked that you donate one birthday card to Meals On Wheels. Please consider helping us put a smile on the face of a client by joining this fun class. Please call Pam to register at 810-772-8252 so we will have enough materials available.
LIVINGSTON YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY MONTHLY MASS & DINNER Sunday, May 27 5pm Mass @ St. Patrick, Brighton 6:30pm Dinner @ Pi s 8262 Cross Street, Brighton, MI 48116 Come gather in prayer and grow as community! *** i.d. 9:16 LIVINGSTON DISCIPLES' NIGHT Praying Twice with Martin Doman Thursday, June 7 St. Joseph Howell ST. MARY MAGDALEN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST! TODAY, MAY 20 9:30 am - 1 pm Share your story... of how the parish has been important to you and your family. Email to our story editor: maskip25@gmail.com. We will share them with the community throughout 2018! 6:30pm Mass followed by Dinner 7:45pm Livestream Talk & Discussion in the Emmaus Room Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 5 via facebook, email or text Please visit www.livingstonyam.com for more info or