Phone: 810-229-8624 Fax: 810-229-6471 Preschool: 810-229-0010 Website: www.saintmarymagdalen.org Monday Thursday... 8:30am 8:30pm Friday... 8:30am 4:30pm Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 9 & 11am Weekday Liturgies: Mon., Thurs., Fri. 9am Wed. 7pm Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 11am 12noon Infant Baptism: Call Erin Wolfe. Sacrament of Matrimony: Please contact the office at least nine months prior to wedding date. 1
ST. MARY MAGDALEN ALL THINGS CONSIDERED ADVENT PENANCE The season of Advent is meant to be a transformative time, a time when we turn away from sin and seek to welcome Christ as our Savior and to live him more fully. It is especially appropriate for us to take the time to ritualize this change of heart by bringing our sin to the Sacrament of Penance. Although I trust we all take some time to examine our lives each day and to apologize to God for our failures; the Sacrament of Penance is much more than an apology. It is a handing over our sin, letting it go, and opening ourselves to the mercy of God. It is about a celebration of God s mercy, allowing the Lord not just to forgive us, but to wash us clean in that divine mercy. Over this next week of Advent there will be several opportunities to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ through the Sacrament of Penance. There are six communal celebrations of the Sacrament throughout the county. They are: Dec 11 - (Mon - 7 pm) Holy Spirit, Hamburg Dec 12 - (Tues - 7 pm) St. Augustine, Deerfield Twp. Dec 13 - (Wed - 7 pm) St. John, Hartland Dec 14 - (Thurs - 7 pm) St. Joseph, Howell Dec 16 - (Sat. 9 am) St. Patrick, Brighton Dec 18 - (Mon. - 7 pm) St. Mary Magdalen On the Saturdays in Advent, Penance is scheduled from 11 am until noon. Extra times and days will be added in the final week. ALPHA In September we began Alpha as a pilot project to see whether or not it would be a good fit for our parish. Over the fall, we had over 100 folks come together for a meal, short informational video and a time of faith sharing. As you heard this weekend, it was a very positive experience for the participants, one they would like to share with you. I truly hope you will consider signing up!! There will be gatherings on Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings. Each session lasts 2 hours - including the meal! I ask you to consider participating. It will be a blessing for you, your family and for your growth in faith. CUSTODIAL WORK Mark Wolf, one of our part-time custodians, has decided to retire again. We are looking for someone to fill his position after the first of the year. If you, or someone you know, is interested in a part-time (18 hrs\wk) custodial job, please see the application on our web site. Return the completed application to Dan Tuthill: maint1@saintmarymagdalen.org Fr. Dave Howell THIS WEEK S LITURGIES THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT BRIGHTON, MI December 11, Monday Is 35:1-10/Lk 5:17-26 9:00 am St. Mary Magdalen Ministry Teams 7:00 pm Evening Prayer December 12, Tuesday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Zec 2:14-17/Lk 1:26-38 9:00 am Pat December 6, Wednesday, St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr Is 40:25-31/Mt 11:28-30 7:00 pm Larry & Gwen Maes December 14, Thursday, Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church Is 41:13-20/Mt 11:11-15 9:00 am J. and G. December 15, Friday Is 48:17-19/Mt 11:16-19 9:00 am +Jean Schultz December 16, Saturday Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Mt 17:9a, 10-13 December 17, Sunday Third Sunday of Advent Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 4:30 pm Vigil +Joyce Gosbeth 9:00 am +Jan Jandasek 11:00 am St. Mary Magdalen Isaiah 61: 1-2, 10-11 - The last part of the book of Isaiah contains the words of a prophet who preached after the Jews returned from exile. They found their temple destroyed and the city leveled. In today s reading, the prophet describes how God called him to encourage the people in this desperate time. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24 - Today s passage comes at the end of Paul s first letter to the Thessalonians. Just as a parent might give last minute instructions as their child heads out the door, so Paul has a list of last minute instructions for these people whom he loves. John 1: 6-8, 19-28 - As Advent progresses, the season moves from Jesus coming again at the end of time to the coming of Jesus in salvation history two millennia ago. This Sunday is dedicated to the coming of John the Baptist. The summary of today s gospel has the closest implications for the Church as it remembers Jesus coming, as John speaks of his ministry and of his relationship to Jesus. Reflect: What example do you give others to help them know Jesus? BLOOD DRIVE TODAY! Sunday, December 10, 2017 9:30 am - 3:30 pm 2
STEWARDSHIP REPORT Week of 12/3/2017 Approximately 1733 people participated Env/Cash $ 20,100 EFT/Online $ 20,092 TOTAL $ 40,192 Children s Collection $96.81 THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, December 11 9:45 am Yoga 6:00 pm Magdalen s Kitchen 7:00 pm EDGE 7:00 pm Evening Prayer Tuesday, December 12 1:00 pm MOW Card Making 7:00 pm Charity & Justice 7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop Meeting 7:00 pm Catholic Biblical School of MI Wednesday, December 13 9:15 am MOMS Group 1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 4:30 & 6:30 Religious Formation/Jesse Tree 6:00 pm Nativity Practice 7:30 pm Finance Council 7:30 pm Community Life Thursday, December 14 5:30 pm Religious Formation 6:00 pm Jesse Tree 7:00 pm Wellness 7:30 pm Music Ministry Friday, December 15 9:45 am Yoga Saturday, December 16 4:30 am Baptism Presentation Sunday, December 17 9:00 am Family Program 10:20 am Kindergarten Religious Formation 6:30 pm 9th Grade Religious Formation 7:00 pm Youth Group Please remember in your prayers: Barbara Hackett and family, in the death of her husband, Patrick. Don Powell and family, in the death of his sister, Nancy Powell Caincross. Karen Shoemaker and family, in the death of her grandmother, Rose Lovio. SAINT MARY MAGDALEN PARISH 2201 South Old U.S. 23 Highway Brighton, Michigan 48114 Phone: 810-229-8624 Fax: 810-229-6471 Preschool: 810-229-0010 Website: www.saintmarymagdalen.org OFFICE HOURS Monday Thursday... 8:30am 8:30pm Friday..8:30am-4:30pm SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Weekend Liturgies: Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 9 & 11am Weekday Liturgies: Mon., Thurs., Fri.: 9am Wed.: 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. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Mark Ashton Sue Beaumont Taylor Brake Jeanne & Eugene Buel Brandy Burelle Nancy Burelle Larry Buslepp Jerry Carb Ryan Cirelca Linda Coffman Carol Conklin Hugh Conahan Pam Connor Myra Conti Keith Craffey Mark Craig Leeann Davenport Cienna Ditri Patrick Doyle Sean English James Farhat Tamara Fella Kylie Flint Bill Gamble Rosemary Gamble Greg Grech Dorothy Guidos Bob Gustitus Julie Hargenrader Barb Hemmi MaryAnna Horkan Mel Kaminsky Bev Kelley Herb Langer Mary Ellen Langer Robert Laginess Gwen Maes Rita Marcy Annie & Drew Martin Jeanette Martin Lori Martin Jean Mayer Tom McSweeney Emily Metcalf Diane Morrison Charlotte Nason Peggy Ortiz Stan Osdras Nancy Pellerito Sam Petrocella Ray Ruszczynski Ron Sherman Matt Siragusa Stephanie St. Clair Ron Summers Ryan Thomas Marylyn Trader Robert Warner Jennifer Wichmann Tom Zremski Anthony Bushra Chris Emily Heather Matt Mike 3
ST. MARY MAGDALEN RELIGIOUS FORMATION NEWS Roxanne Hundsrucker Today we celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent Be Watchful! Be Alert! Have you taken time to be watchful? Do you have a little Advent booklet to follow daily? It s not too late to slow down and prepare yourself for the ultimate celebration. My husband and I drove to Kansas for a very short visit with my daughter and granddaughter over the Thanksgiving weekend. We took them to see the movie The Star. I highly recommend it to all generations. It is an animated movie with a beautiful story of the Nativity. Great characters, voice overs, and a very good selection of traditional and contemporary Christmas music. Jesse Tree Para Liturgy: During our regular Religious Formation class times we will host a Jesse Tree Para Liturgy in the church (Para Liturgy may refer to any liturgical celebration outside the normal approved celebrations that would be conducted by a priest or deacon. Novenas, prayer services, Stations of the Cross, etc. could all fall into this category. They can be conducted by lay persons rather than clergy.) Bob Metz, retired DRE and member of our Parish Council and Formation Team, will lead the children in this beautiful service. I encourage everyone to join us this Wednesday at 5:15 or 7:15 pm or Thursday at 6:15 pm. You will love this wonderful service. We will have the Jesse Tree hanging in the church and a purple sheet will be on the table below that gives a short description and the readings. If you are not able to attend, please stop and take a look at the ornaments that represent key readings throughout salvation history. 2 or 3 More Cookie Bakers Needed I am in search of a few more volunteers to bake cookies or brownies one time or even to join a rotating group. It would be wonderful to be able to serve fresh baked cookies to our Confirmation Candidates & Youth Group members as we come together to share dinner, dessert & formation, Sunday evenings from January-April. If you are able to help please call Karen in the parish office to sign-up. YOUTH NEWS Margaret Callaghan WELLNESS QUOTE BRIGHTON, MI Our annual Winter Weekend Getaway is scheduled for January 26-28. The cost is $100 per participant. It is a fun weekend away to be with one another, hang out, play games, ski and unplug. The $100 covers the lodging and five meals. We will travel up to Luther, MI to stay at the same lodge we have rented for nearly 10 years now. Take a look at the website here; you may just want to rent it for yourself! http://edgettslodge.com/gallery-of-edgetts-lodge/ We are celebrating the Christmas holiday with a YG gathering for a gift exchange and for fun at the Riesser home in Milford. Details will be handed out during our regular Sunday evening meetings. The party is Friday, Dec. 22. Come February 11, we will be joining the 9 th grade religious formation classes for a parish-wide Youth Alpha. Think about being a part of this wonderful, spiritual journey with us. The video-led program will be an opportunity to grow in relationship with Jesus and with one another through small group table discussion. Something a little different than YG meetings is that attendance for the program is necessary. Each week builds on the last and the small group depends on consistency. Life happens and if something comes up, you ll be fine to miss one or two. All 9 th graders will participate through religious formation, all other youth should register with Margaret Callaghan at yminister1@gmail.com. Each small group will be led through discussion by a youth host and an adult helper. I am excited about this program and I pray that you will be a part of it. Be sure to stay up-to-date with the YG Remind text updates. Just text the message @stmmyg to 81010. EDGE Our next and only meeting in December is the 11 th and will be our annual Christmas party, EDGE style! Bring a $10 gender-neutral wrapped gift to share. We will have pizza and cake. Any student in 6-8 grade is welcome to join us 7-8:30 pm. I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health. -Voltaire 4
OF FAITH AND SERVICE Sr. Joyce Hoile, OSF Advent By Candlelight Good Advent to those who began the Advent Season by preparing and participating in Advent By Candlelight. Good Advent to each of you in the prayerful and enjoyable ways to prepare for the Coming Again of our Savior into our lives. Invitation: Will you come? The Christmas holidays are a blessed time. Will you consider inviting someone who hasn t been to any Church that you know of, or a family that doesn t worship regularly? Invite them to come and sit with you. Celebrate this time together. Only God knows where this might lead. ALPHA BEGINS @ ST. MARY MAGDALEN! JANUARY 10 & 11, 2018 Wednesdays 10am-12pm Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm Alpha includes a meal, a short video, and time for a small group discussion. Please consider taking this time to refresh and renew your faith and meet others in our St. Mary Magdalen family! Registration forms are in the Gathering Space under the large white and red Question Marks (drop in the Alpha Box) or email at alpha@saintmarymagdalen.org. Questions? Call Sandi at 810-229-8624. We are now at a combined total of 815 Babies Saved within the FOURTEEN Centers we have assisted throughout the State of Michigan over the last FIVE plus years. We are currently engaged with TWO additional Pregnancy Resource Centers and recently assisted in the purchase of Ultrasound Machines for both The Lennon Pregnancy Center in Dearborn Heights and Alpha Family Care of Greenville. None of this would be possible without your generous donations and continued 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: www.lcultrasound.org or at www.facebook.com/lcultrasound CHARITY & JUSTICE Advent Giving Tree The Advent Giving Tree will be set up in the Gathering Space until December 17. If you would like to help those who are less fortunate, please take a tag from the tree and place your donation with the tag firmly attached back under the tree no later than December 17. Only gifts for Clio Adult Day Care should be wrapped. Please leave all other gifts unwrapped. Gift cards for all the charities should be unwrapped and not placed in Christmas cards. With your generous support, we can bring a little joy to people s lives this holy season. Let s see if we can fulfill all their wishes! If you have any questions please contact Jeanne Penneau at jepenneau5@gmail.com or 920.840.0092 Magdalen s Kitchen Sign-Up Names of those interested in serving at Magdalen s Kitchen for the Mondays of January and the first half of February are being accepted. Assistant cooks, set-up/ server/clean-up, dish washing, desserts, and sub positions 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 email address or phone number you can be contacted at. A reminder will be sent to you 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. 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 9:30 pm) for Saturdays of January and the first half of February are being accepted. The sign-up sheet is on the Charity & Justice table in the Gathering Space. A reminder will be sent to you prior to the date you are to volunteer. PART-TIME CUSTODIAL POSITION St. Mary Magdalen is in need of a part-time custodial/ maintenance person. More information and an application can be found on our website: www.saintmarymagdalen.org 5
ST. MARY MAGDALEN Christmas Nativity This year, we will be doing a Nativity Re-Enactment during the Christmas Gospel at the 6:15 Mass on Christmas Eve. It s not too late! The next rehearsal will be on Wednesday evening, December 13, from 6:00-6:30 pm. Dress rehearsal will be on Wednesday, December 20, from 6:00 until about 7:30 pm. Children in grades 1-8 are welcome to participate. Please call Erin Wolfe 810-923-8494 with questions. Card Making Class Tuesday, December 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 at 810-772-8252 to register so we have enough materials available. MEN S RETREAT January 19, 20 and 21, 2018 Friday, 5 pm until Sunday, 1 pm Come join the men of our parish for our annual Men s Retreat. For more information, contact Deacon Jim in the parish office. ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE Mon. Dec. 11 7:00 pm EDGE 8:30 pm Men s Basketball Tue. Dec. 12 8:30 am Zumba 7:00 pm Boy Scouts Wed. Dec. 13 4:30 pm Religious Formation 6:00 pm Hartland Eagles Baseball Thu. Dec. 14 8:30 am Zumba 5:30 pm Religious Formation 8:30 pm Men s Basketball Fri. Dec. 15 Sat. Dec. 16 Sun. Dec. 17 9:00 am Religious Formation 6:30 pm Religious Formation 7:00 pm Youth Group Begin the adventure! Coming January 2018 BRIGHTON, MI PASTORAL 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. Form. 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 MINISTERS OF PRAYER Sun Dec. 10 Lisa Klein Mon Dec. 11 Bruce Dehanke, Bob & Pat Metz Tues Dec. 12 Diane Davidson, Mary Ann Hargrave Wed Dec. 13 Joe Lubig Thu Dec.14 Ginny & Clarence Kroll, Kathy Riccardi Fri Dec. 15 Lynn Pfaff Sat Dec. 16 Michele Sixbery 6
KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS POSTER CONTEST The Knights of Columbus would like to invite the parish youth to submit their ideas for a poster contest that will help them develop a deeper understanding of the true meaning of Christmas. The Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest is open to all young people between the ages of 5 and 14. The contest will be conducted locally with winning entries advancing to the district competition and hopefully beyond through to the international level. Prizes will be awarded to the age group winners. Entry forms can be found in the gathering area. Please turn entries into the church office by Dec. 15, 2017. Contact Rodney Simon 586.596.4813 with questions. Important Please be advised that all contributions for the year 2017 should be in the church office by December 31, 2017 to receive credit for this tax year. Funds received after this date, will be posted to the year 2018. Thank you. LIVINGSTON YAM: YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY EVENTS & HAPPENINGS FOR THOSE 18-35 www.livingstonyam.com **SAVE THE DATE - i.d. 9:16 LIVINGSTON DISCIPLES' NIGHT - JANUARY 11, 2018** MONTHLY MASS & DINNER Saturday, December 16 5pm Mass @ St. Augustine, Howell 6:00pm Dinner and Christmas Concert Free will offering will be collected for St. Vincent de Paul Questions? Contact Shannon 810-588-7665 or livingstonyam@gmail.com Find us on Facebook at "Livingston YAM" Livingston Vicariate Advent Reconciliation Services Mon. December 11-Holy Spirit, 7 pm Tues. December 12-St. Augustine, 7 pm Wed. December 13-St. John, 7 pm Thurs. December 14-St. Joseph 7 pm Sat. December 16-St. Patrick 9 a.m. Mon. December 18-St. Mary Magdalen 7 pm 7