ALL THINGS CONSIDERED THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Last week, I reminded you of the origins of the Vision Statement that hangs in the Gathering Area. More importantly, I told you of how it continues to be used to provide direction to our community. There are several other comments that were voiced in the course of those 25 small group meetings that still affect the way our parish operates. The reason why our Blessed Sacrament Chapel at the back of the building is open 24\7 is because several folks wanted a place to come and pray at any time of day. We have an annual sign up for all of our ministry teams and other ministries as a way of avoiding cliques -- having only a chosen few run things. We have very few restrictions on who can serve, most ministries are open to every parish member. Again, I want to thank Patti and Mark Mohrenweiser who redid the calligraphy and reframed the Vision for our Gathering Area. THE GROUND BREAKING Last Sunday afternoon I attended the ground breaking of St. Paul s renovation. It was a very spirited and enjoyable service celebrating the completion of a great deal of planning. Their original plans were for something a bit grander than what they have undertaken. But as so often happens, the cost and the cash did not match so it was back to the drawing board. That happened to us in both our projects. Back in 1996 our construction budget was $2.4 million and the estimate for what we had planned to build was $4.2 million. That changed everything, and we ended up with a building 25% smaller as a result. Similar changes were made along the way with our planning in 2007. St. Paul will undertake a substantial renovation of their present building with a new connector to make it all much more accessible. And none of it comes too soon. The week after their congregation began worshiping in our chapel, part of the ceiling collapsed where their old and newer buildings connected! Once more as I stood among the folks of St. Paul, they were effusive in their thanks for hosting them during the renovation work. The money saved from not having to rent facilities for their Sunday services will make it possible for them to do a little more renovating. The work on St. Paul will continue soon and will last until next spring. One last thing: the service began with All Are Welcome, the same hymn that began our Sunday Liturgies, and more importantly, it was the opening hymn for our dedication Liturgy in 2010! Fr. Dave Howell THIS WEEK S LITURGIES August 26, Monday 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10/Mt 23:13-22 9:00 am +Silvia Ropertil August 27, Tuesday Saint Monica 1 Thes 2:1-8/Mt 23:23-26 9:00 am Communion Service August 28, Wednesday - Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1 Thes 2:9-13/Mt 23:27-32 7:00 pm +Richard Harris 7:00 pm Mass of Anointing August 29, Thursday - The Passion of Saint John the Baptist 1 Thes 3:7-13/Mk 6:17-29 9:00 am +Ruth Howelll Aug 30, Friday 1 Thes 4:1-8/Mt 25:1-13 9:00 am +Tom Zuyus Aug 31, Saturday 1 Thes 4:9-11/Mt 25:14-30 Sept 1, Sunday Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a/Lk 14:1, 7-14 4:30 pm Vigil +Maureen Murphy 9 am St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners 11 am +Catherine Monk TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sirach 3:17 20, 28-29 The book of Sirach was written by a wise teacher who lived 200 years before Christ. Sirach ran a school for young people in Jerusalem. In today s section, he gives his students a string of wise sayings that will guide them in their conduct. Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 In today s reading from the letter to the Hebrews, the author contrasts two covenants. He begins with the covenant of Mount Sinai, which was ratified amid fire and darkness. Then he speaks of the new covenant established by Jesus at Mount Zion (which is another name for Jerusalem). The author then looks ahead to a glorious future in the heavenly Jerusalem. Luke 14:1, 7-14 Once again Luke finds Jesus at table, but not with social outcasts this time. Here he dines with religious leaders and takes this opportunity to teach some important qualities of discipleship and holiness. Even more, he teaches about the nature of God. Reflect: How do I invite the poor into my home?
THE WEEK AHEAD STEWARDSHIP REPORT Week of 8/18/13 Approximately 1,391 people participated Env/Cash $16,991 EFT $14,173 Securing Our Future $ 3,707 TOTAL $34,871 Thank you for your gifts. Please pray for all the sick who have been commended to our prayer that they will respond to God s healing will, especially: Tom Geni, Ann Bund, Gail Kelso, Heidi Ditri, Sharon Mayer, Mary Kay Foley, Irene Gracyk, Stan Galazyn, Haley Larson, Cullen, Jennifer Mosely, Dorcas Bidwell, Gail Rutkowski, Skip & Sharon Dixon, Steve Reichardt, Lynn Long, Abby Fountaine, Larry Baldinger, Diane Burr, Beth Milatz, Charles Tuma, Zellen Family, Elizabeth Wisniewski, Justina M. Pellerito, Anne Barone, Christie Glover, Marianne Nason & family, Louise Gillies, Marianne Dluzniewski, Barbara Goodwin, Stephen Dgialowski, Mark Horzelski, Jeff Fontaine, Luke Petri, Elyce Cron, Jonah, Marisa Sullivan, M. Sullivan, Jill Biga, Robby DeRosier, Lisa Benjamin, Theresa Baerwalde, Fred Goettsche, John Conahan, Nancy Sharpy, Elaine Daul, Stacie Sherman, Jack DeRosia, Margaret Moilanen, Mel Schmidt, Patrick Conklin, Mary Jessat, Kaye Bosco, Helen Godwin, Patricia St. Henry, Joan & George Farhat, Richard Parent, Martin Hansen, Jim Wojda, Dennis Gautherat, Joyce Egerer, Steve Cook, Jim Darish, Mark Matras, Fred Hoekstra, John Paul Bitterle, Butch Lockwood, Raymond, Liam, Susie Slesak, Shannon Barrigar, Pam DeTruf, Lois Ashton, Tara Graham, Michael Albanelli, Sabrina Watt, Lynda Lawrence, Julie (Anderer) Lloyd, Greg Perry, Dorothy Koprowicz, Cheryl Debano, Mark Debano, Gabriella Testani, Celestine Emerick, Marylyn Trader, Kierra Hartman, Dianne Hammer, Pat & Carol Ann Copeland, Rosemary Gamble, Bert Loomis, Bob, MaryAnna. Please remember in your prayers: Maureen Catalano and family in the death of her mother, Ione Murphy and Nick Faber and family in the death of his brother, Michael Faber. Monday, Aug. 26 6:00 pm Magdalen s Kitchen-Community Room Tuesday, Aug. 27 9:30 am Rosary - Guadalupe Shrine Wednesday, August 28 12:30 pm Knitters - Library 6:30 pm Catechist Training - CR 7:00 pm Mass of Anointing - Chapel 7:30 pm Travel Series - Library Thursday, August 29 8:00 pm Music Ministry Friday, August 30 9:30 am Rosary - Guadalupe Shrine Saturday, August 31 Sunday, September 1 8:00 am St. Paul s Service-Chapel 9:00 am St. Paul Children s Service-Chapel 10:10 am New parisioner Mtg.-East Room 10:15 am Ichthus - North Room 11:00 am St. Paul s Service-Chapel 12:45 pm Baptisms LOOKING FOR PICTURES PICTURE 20 YEARS! A 120 foot collage is being created that will span the North and East hallways. Our plan is to include pictures of events and people that will help tell the story of our community over the past 20 years! We have some pictures, but they only tell part of our story. We want to add your pictures (all kinds of pictures): Baptisms, First Communions, other special events. So if you have pictures (that we can keep) please put them in the special picture box at the Activity Table in the Gathering Area. Please make sure they are dated (at least the year) and list those pictured in the photo (if you can). Thank you! Pre-School Time for Registration the Pre-School program provides a Christian education, in a caring environment, for young children. Play is a very important part of the preschool classroom, and much of the learning takes place through teacher-directed and self-directed play activities. Our program will provide opportunities for the children to grow spiritually, socially, intellectually, emotionally, and physically, and to gain confidence in their God-given abilities We still have some openings for three-year-olds and would love to have you join us. Call the office 810.229.8624.
Religious Formation News from Mary at mmahar@parishmail.com and Karen at sect2@saintmarymagdalen.org New Catechists only Wed., Aug. 28, at 6:30, I will be meeting with you for orientation! Please let me know if you can attend. Catechists, Assistants and anyone interested in finding out more about leading our youth in classes are invited to attend our first start-up meeting on Wed., Sept 4, at 6:30. We offer babysitting as well, so let me know if you can attend. We Need Your Children for fall Formation Classes: Please register your youth for class! We are placing students in classes and need to recruit catechists for each class. Registration for fall classes can be done this weekend in the gathering area or in the office Monday thru Friday 9am 8:30pm. Make sure you register - regardless of your ability to pay. If you have a youth in a Catholic school needing to prepare for any of the sacraments (2 nd & 4 th grade), you need to register your child for preparation here at St. Mary Magdalen. Help is still needed! We are in need of catechists and aides to help share our faith with the 725 youth in our programs! Classes offerred: Sunday, Wed. and Thurs. We offer a Family Program, Traditional classes and Home Study. We need about 120 Catechetical ministers who work in the classrooms and at least 25-30 who work as support outside of the classes. We have a Formation Team in need of members; we meet once a month. We need 1 co-catechist for grade 10, 2 co-catechists for grade 9. Wed. 4:30 we need catechists for grades 2b,3a, 3b, 5a, 5b, 6, 8 and aides for grades 3a,3b,4, 5, and 8. Wed. 6:30 we are in need of catechists for grades 4, 5, 7, aides for grades 2, 4, 6 and 7. Thurs. 5:30 we need a catechist for grade 3b, 7, and 8 and aides for grades 2b and 7. Thank you to all who have come forward so far. Think about how you could get involved in this wonderful faith-sharing program. Email me, or call if you are interested in helping or finding out more information! FALL FORMATION CLASSES BEGIN: 9 th grade youth/parents start Sunday, Sept. 22, with Liturgy followed by lunch and meeting with Fr Dave. Home study families will meet Sept. 22 at 10:15. Family Program and Kindergarten starts Sept. 29. Wednesday/Thursday classes begin Sept. 25/26. Wed/Thurs Parents (all grades 1-8) to attend first class in September: New this year, we are asking all grade-level parents to attend the first night of classes for a short parent meeting. You have asked year after year for more information so this is your opportunity to give us your feedback, ask questions, meet the Lead Catechists, and more! Youth News from Margaret at yminister1@gmail.com and Stasia at tkcsmom@att.net You will soon start to see and hear advertising for the Diocesan Youth Jamboree, Jesus League, Call Us Ready! We re planning a superhero theme day that focuses on fun, faith and growing in relationship with God and one another. Our own Christie Eisenhut has been a part of the planning committee for this event since last year. We will spend the day in Lansing with nearly 1,000 other high school teens on Sunday, November 3rd. Look for registration information coming in September. I am accepting donations for the annual Tin Can Raffle that has become a fun part of the parish picnic. You can drop off certificates, gift cards or donations of handmade items, collectables and gift baskets to my office anytime during open office hours Monday thru Friday. This year as we celebrate our 20 years as a parish family, the picnic will have extra fun added to the day. Plan to make this annual event a part of your fall schedule! We celebrate liturgy, eat and play together as family and friends. It s a wonderful way to spend the afternoon and evening! Planning for the new youth group year is underway. We meet every Sunday evening from 7-9pm. All high school teens are welcomed and encouraged to participate. Our first meeting back is September 8. God calls us to be community; to share in our hopes, dreams and disappointments. At Youth Group we provide an opportunity for you to grow in faith, community and relationship with one another. Contact Margaret Callaghan at yminister1@gmail.com. EDGE Our open house is Monday, September 23. We are having a parent meeting while the youth participate in games run by our high school leaders in the gym from 7-8 pm. Please plan to join us; but if you cannot make this meeting, your child can still participate! I will have a calendar of all our meeting dates and special events, you can order an EDGE t-shirt or sweatshirt, ask questions, sign up to help with snacks; and meet the adult and teen leaders. St. Patrick s Home School Group Do you Homeschool? Join the St. Patrick Home School Group for Mass on Thurs., Sept. 12, 1 pm in St. Patrick Church Chapel. All are welcome. our group that meets the 2 nd Thurs. of every month. Children s social follows. For more info. please email or call Julia Check at juliacheck@comcast.net or (810) 229-4311.
Adult Education and Formation Faith and Service - From Sr. Joyce pastmin1@saintmarymagdalen.org Second Annual Lansing Diocese Catholic Women s Conference Last year went so well and more than 1000 women participated; so this year it is moved to a larger location. Theme: Transforming Love Saturday, October 26 8 am 4 pm Best Western Plus, Lansing Register before September 25 - $50 per person, $40 for Seniors & Students. See Adult Formation Board for Flyers and Information. 50+ Christian Singles This newly-formed group is in the process of organizing. They are recruiting interested persons and gathering suggestions to see how this group will take shape. Please come to a meeting if you are interested and offer your ideas and hopes. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm in the North Room. Last One: Bible at the Beach Bible Study Water Themes in the Bible Tuesday, August 27: Descriptions & Dying & Rising Meet at Kensington Park, at the Martindale Beach from 7-8 pm. at the picnic tables located between the waterslide and the pavilion. Summer Travel Series Come, travel around the world with us as we join Father Robert Barron, a noted theologian, in his video series on Catholicism. We meet Wednesday evening, after the 7 pm Liturgy. August 28: The Last Things This Life and the Life Yet to Come Florence, Ireland, Rome, France The New Evangelization St. Mary Magdalen Parish offers abundant opportunities for us to grow in our faith, prayer, and service. Just because they are offered does not mean that participation is abundant. I am edified of the retired teachers who continue to study with us and value lifetime learning. The purpose of the New Evangelization is to re-engage those Catholics that are disengaged in practice of the faith. Some statistics: many claim to be Catholic by Baptism but rarely if ever participate with the Church Community; 1% attend Mass; 36% of registered Catholics attend Mass weekly, 50 % do not believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Where am I in my lived Catholic Faith? Divorce and Beyond is for people who are already divorced or have filed for divorce. It examines what happens to most spouses going through marital breakup and helps participants understand what they are going through and that others have gone through the same things, It teaches how to make divorce a growth experience. Come to St. Mary Magdalen Friday evenings, 7-8:30pm from Sept. 13 to Nov. 15th. Register with Sr. Maryetta, 810.229.8624. There is a $10 fee for program materials. Three sessions will be provided specifically to address the unique needs of the children. MASS OF THE LITTLE ANGELS On Wednesday, Sept. 18 we will celebrate a very special Liturgy. We will pray for all mothers and fathers who have known the profound pain of losing a child; whether the loss is a result of a miscarriage or any other circumstance at any stage of their child s life. The MASS OF THE LITTLE ANGELS will be at 7 pm in the chapel. If you cannot join us, please keep them in your prayer. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP St. Mary Magdalen will offer a Grief Group on Mondays, beginning Sept. 9th and running till Oct. 28 from 7-8:30 pm. If you have lost someone or are having a difficult time in your grief, please join us. If you have any questions or would like to register, please call Sr. Maryetta at 810.229.8624. MINISTERS OF PRAYER Sunday, Aug. 25 Jerry Dolkowski Mon, Aug. 26 Pete Kelly, Joyce Muchler Tues, Aug. 27 Joe & Barb Kowal Wednesday, Aug. 28 Clarence and Ginny Kroll Thursday, Aug. 29 Kathy Stegmaier, Anna DeMonaco Friday, Aug. 30 Lynn Pfaff, Jeanette Moran Saturday, Aug. 31 Madelyn Gostomski
Are you thinking about becoming Catholic and want to know more? FAITH INQUIRY is a time to see what Catholic life is all about. It s a time to explore Catholic beliefs, and how Catholics live out those beliefs. Monday, Sept. 9 Adults (East Room) 7-8:30pm Children (7 & older) (Library) 7-8pm If you were baptized in another faith or you were never baptized at all If you were baptized Catholic but never received your First Communion or you were not Confirmed come to Faith Inquiry. For more information call Diane Kubus 810.229.8624 ext. 128 LIVINGSTON COUNTY ULTRASOUND INITIATIVE Charity Golf Outing September 8, 2013 ICHTHUS - MUSIC - STORIES - FRIENDSHIP Ichthus meets on Sunday mornings at 10:15 am in the North room. We sing a few songs, share stories, and encourage each other in our faith journeys. All are welcome, and the nursery is staffed from 10 to 11 am. Aug. 25 - Fr. Deon Johnson pastor from St. Paul s Episcopal church in Brighton, now meeting at St. Mary Magdalen, will be sharing his faith story. Run for Their Lives 5C walk to benefit Pregnancy Helpline September 21, 9:30 am Where: Brighton Church of the Nazarene 7669 Brighton Rd., Brighton. They will walk 1 mile into downtown Brighton. If unable to walk, join them at the Gazebo. Cost: $20 for one walker, $10 for each addt l team member. Register: www. pregnancyhelpclinic.com/5c. Or call 810.494.5433. Registration at 12 Noon with a 1:00 Shotgun Start at Whispering Pines Golf Club in Pinckney, MI (Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Councils in Livingston County) The day includes: 18 holes of scramble golf with cart, Lunch at the turn, Chicken & Salmon Dinner Banquet. Cost is $75 per golfer (dinner only $30). All major credit cards accepted. Contact Tim Donovan, 4074 Cemetery Road, Fowlerville, MI 48836 or T.Donovan@mikofc.org for more info. or to register. Helping those in need Have you ever thought of using your time and/or talents to help those needy folks within our Livingston County Community? By putting money into the Alms Box you have helped your parish assist those folks in need to meet some of their financial obligations (Rent, utilities, insurance, etc.). But what about giving of yourself; shop for groceries, visit the elderly, help with auto repairs, carpentry, plumbing, serve as a phone volunteer in Love INC office, be a mentor, or pray for those in need. If interested call or see Deacon Jim in the church office, 229-8624. A FLOAT As a part of our 20 th Anniversary celebration, St. Mary Magdalen will be entering a float in the 2013 Festival of Lights Parade in Howell. We are looking for design ideas, and the winner will receive a free ride on the float and 2 tickets to a Detroit Tiger game! Please submit your designs/ideas to Dennis Wagener (dennisw9@att.net) by September 1, 2013. The winner will be announced at the Parish Picnic and the winning idea will be engineered by: Rob Carpenter and Boone Weir. Parish Cookbook This is a great collection of many of our parishioners favorite recipes! Get one for yourself and as a gift for family and friends! They are available during the week in the parish office. The cost is only $15 each! Proceeds will be used to purchase much needed kitchen supplies for the parish.
PARISH PICNIC & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Saturday, Sept. 7 beginning with 4:30pm Outdoor Liturgy Potluck / Ice Cream Tin Can Raffle Games / Prizes / Petting Zoo / Bonfire / Storyteller Bring: A dish to pass - In disposable containers only to serve 10-12 people, Your own drinks - ice water is provided, Lawn chairs. Provided: Hot dogs / buns / condiments, Serving utensils, Ice Cream / Toppings, Table Service SIGN UP IN THE GATHERING AREA TO COME / TO HELP ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE Mon. 8/26 9:30 am-11 am Open Walk - gym Tues. 8/27 9:30 am-11 am Open Walk - gym 5:00 pm-8 pm Soccer N/S fields 5:00 pm-8:30 pm Jumpin All Stars Wed. 8/28 9:30 am-11 am Open Walk - gym 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Women s Basketball Thurs. 8/29 9:30 am-11am Open walk - gym 5-8:00 pm Soccer N/S Fields 5:00 pm-8:30 pm Jumpin All Stars Fri. 8/30 9:30 am-11am Open Walk - gym Sat. 8/31 8:30-9:30 am Coed Boot Camp - Fields Mom to Mom Sale St. Mary Magdalen K of C Saturday, Sept. 21 Reserving tables NOW!! $15 per table Contact - Rodney Simon, brightonmomsale@gmail.com, or (810) 447-0139 PARISH WEBSITE www.saintmarymagdalen.org PASTORAL STAFF EMAIL ADDRESSES Pastor: Fr. David Howell: pastor1@saintmarymagdalen.org Permanent Deacons: H. David Scharf: deacon1@saintmarymagdalen.org James Chevalier: deacon2@saintmarymagdalen.org Gary Prise: deacon3@saintmarymagdalen.org Devon Wolfe: deacon4@saintmarymagdalen.org Pastoral Ministers: Sr. Maryetta Churches: pastmin2@saintmarymagdalen.org Sr. Joyce Hoile: pastmin1@saintmarymagdalen.org Director of Faith Formation of Youth: Mary Mahar: mmahar@parishmail.com Director of RCIA & Liturgist: Diane Kubus: rcia@saintmarymagdalen.org liturgist@saintmarymagdalen.org Youth Ministry: Margaret Callaghan: youth1@saintmarymagdalen.org Director of Music: Steven H. Schulte: steve@colleengleason.com Director of Pre-School: Kathie Anderer: preschool1@saintmarymagdalen.org SUPPORT STAFF EMAIL ADDRESSES Adm. Asst. Faith Formation of Youth : Karen MacDonald: sect2@saintmarymagdalen.org Secretaries: Debbie Dehanke: sect3@saintmarymagdalen.org Josie Doucette: sect1@saintmarymagdalen.org Sandi Phillips: sect4@saintmarymagdalen.org Bookkeeper: Dave Wisniewski: bookeeper@saintmarymagdalen.org Custodian: Dan Tuthill: maint1@saintmarymagdalen.org