ALL THINGS CONSIDERED TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY This June we will celebrate the 20 th anniversary of the founding of our parish community and the 15 th anniversary of the dedication of our worship space. After several months of discussion, we have decided on a number of ways we will observe this special occasion. Let me give you the list: A New Pictorial Directory: Sign up has already begun for our 20 th Anniversary Edition of a new pictorial directory. It is my sincere hope that as many of our parishioners as possible will be in the picture! Special Celebrations: Our party planners are arranging three special celebrations of our anniversary: 1. On Friday, June 28, we will have a special Liturgy followed by an elegant reception to celebrate the eve of our founding and dedication. 2. We will also have a small reception after each of the Liturgies when we celebrate the feast of St. Mary Magdalen on the weekend of July 20\21. 3. The Annual Picnic will be the third celebration. It will include the previous fun & games, but we are planning to expand it to mark this special occasion. Special Gifts: We are also planning on giving ourselves two special gifts. The 20 th anniversary is commemorated with china, so we are planning on buying new china for our community room. (We ve lost a lot since it was first given to us.) We re also planning a new sign for the entrance to give us greater visibility. There are some other ideas under discussion. I will fill you in as the plans are made. A SPECIAL EVENT Next weekend, Corrine Bielicki and Dennis Cruz will be married during the 11 am Liturgy. While the celebration of Marriage during a Sunday Liturgy is not common in this country, it often happens in Hispanic nations. And it seems especially appropriate for Corrine & Dennis. Not only did they meet at church, but most of their relationship has evolved through church-related ministry and activities. Most of all, they value the role the people of this community have had in the development of their relationship. So they want to celebrate it with us! DSA 2013 The Diocesan Services Appeal (DSA) provides funds for almost 100 different services and programs across the 10-county area of the Diocese of Lansing. These services are provided to all 85 parishes and students on three university campuses and several college campuses. There are 6 social service agencies providing counseling and substance abuse services. Plus DSA helps fund the education of future priests, deacons and lay ministers. If you have made a pledge or gift, thank you! If you haven t yet, please join me in making a pledge or gift to DSA 2013! Fr. Dave How- THIS WEEK LITURGIES April 8, Monday Annunciation of the Lord Is 7:10-14, 8:10/Lk 1:26-38 9:00 am +Katie Barazsu April 9, Tuesday Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15 9:00 am Communion Service April 10, Wednesday Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21 7:00 pm +Loretta Armstrong April 11, Thursday, Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36 9:00 am Communion Service April 12, Friday Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15 9:00 am +Helen Callaghan April 13, Saturday, Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21 4:30 pm St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners April 14, THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/Rv 5:11-14/Jn 21:1-19 9 am +Margo Atkinson 11 am +David Groth THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts of the Apostles 5:27-32, 40-41 The Acts of the Apostles tells the story of the early Church during the first 30 years after the resurrection of Jesus. It describes God s Spirit at work, directing, encouraging and supporting the members of the Church. Revelation 5:11-14 The book of Revelation was written around 95 A.D. for Christians living in modern-day Turkey. The Roman Emperor ordered his subjects to worship him as a god. When the Christians resisted, they were persecuted. The book of Revelation was written to give encouragement to them. Today s passage describes a vision of God s people enjoying heavenly life and singing God s praises for their victory. John 21:1-19 It seems that this final section of John s gospel was a later addition. It brings together a number of separate occurrences and interprets them one in light of the other. Reflect: What are you looking for? What great catch are you looking for in your life?
Catholic): OUR NEOPHYTES At the Easter Vigil, we joyfully welcomed through the waters of Baptism: Kelly Borg, Larry Joseph, Anna Phillips, Joey Phillips, Isaak Hancock, Eli Hancock, Beatta Hubert, Shayne Benjamin and Natalie Colella. Then Kelly and Larry, together with our candidates (those already Baptized who were now becoming Gabrielle Hancock, Scott Hayner, Jean Hayner, Deven Brueckman, and Teri Sweet received the gift of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation. Also being Confirmed were: Joddi Metcalf, Jeremiah Metcalf, Zach Metcalf, Austin Metcalf, Shannon Sulkowski and Marcus Grosso. Finally, together with Gene Golbiw, Emily Metcalf, Hannah Metcalf and Nathan Popkey all shared with us in the Eucharist at the Lord s table. It was truly an awesome and blessed moment for them and for us. Their conversion is so fresh and their enthusiasm so contagious, how can we help but to share their joy! Please welcome them to our parish ministries, activities and events if you haven t already done so, and may the joy of the Resurrection show The Christian Community Is Invited Taizé A Time of Prayer St. Mary Magdalen FRIDAY, APRIL 19-8 pm We gather in prayer, longing for the Lord. Taizé is a meditative, common prayer composed of song, scripture and silence. an ecumenical prayer service (approximately 40 minutes) composed of song, scripture and silence. We gather for a quiet evening of prayer and reflection in the midst of our busy lives. DIACONATE BANN III Phillip Devon Wolfe from this parish has presented himself for ordination to the permanent Diaconate on May 18, 2013 for service to the Diocese of Lansing. Anyone knowing a serious reason which impedes his Ordination should make this known to Deacon Gerald Brennan, Director of Permanent Deacons, Diocese of Lansing, 228 North Walnut, Lansing, MI 48933, no later than April 15, 2013. Marriage Banns III. Corrine Beilicki & Dennis Cruz THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, April 8 6:00 pm Magdalen s Kitchen (CR) 6:45 #385 Committee (Office Area) 7:00 pm School for Discipleship (North) Tuesday, April 9 9:30 am Rosary (Guadalupe Shrine) 7:30 pm School for Discipleship (East) 7:00 pm Baptism Class (North) 7:30 pm Charity & Justice (Rooms 1 & 2) Wednesday, April 10 9:30 am Rosary (Guadalupe Shrine) 9:45 am MOMS (N/Nursery) 12:30 pm Knitters (Library) 4:30 & 6:30 pm Rel. Form. 7:30 pm Finance (East) 7:30 pm E-team (North) Thursday, April 11 11:00 am Lunch Bunch (CR) 5;30 pm Rel. Form. 5:35 pm Catholicism (East) 7:30 pm Music Ministry Friday, April 12 9:30 am Rosary (Guadalupe Shrine) 7:00 pm Separated & Divorced Saturday, April 13 7:30 am Men s Breakfast (Rectory LL) 7:00 pm Murder Mystery (CR/Gym/Kitchen) Sunday, April 14 9,11,5:30 Religious Formation (fall Registration Begins) 10:15 pm Ichthus (North) 7:00 pm Youth Group Mtg. All Weekend: Spring Ministry Fair Directory Host/Hostess Sign-Ups STEWARDSHIP REPORT Week of 3/31/13 Approximately 2550 people participated Env/Cash $22,534 EFT $0 Securing Our Future $ 6,123 TOTAL $28,657 Thank you for your gifts.
Religious Formation News from Mary at mmahar@parishmail.com and Karen at sect2@saintmarymagdalen.org On Facebook at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Classes resume today! New Catechetical Ministers invited: We need catechists, aides, hall monitors and nursery help for next year. We also are in need of new members for our Formation Team. Over the last 13 years we have changed, adapted, organized into grade-level teams, learned to support each other, look into the individual learning needs of each child in our program, and much more. Please contact me for more information; we cannot do it with out you! First Eucharist Retreat for parents and their First Eucharist candidate is Saturday, April 20. Registration begins at 8:30 with the retreat ending at noon. Please get your registration form into us. Registration for fall classes begins April 10/11, and continues April 14, 17/18, 21, 24/25. The Sunday registrations will be in the West Wing workroom. Make sure you register early to get the class you wantregardless of your ability to pay. Final Home Study meeting for youth and Parents will be Sunday, April 21 at 10:15, Last Classes will be April 21, 24, 25. We will start with a prayer service and then move into the ice cream social with the Wed/Thurs classes (all are welcome to join us!) The Family program will finish with their famous pot luck dinner! Service hours: any youth who needs them, please email me or call me at (810-229-8624). We have lots of different opportunities we need help with! JWJ: We need you for our start up meeting on Monday, April 22 at 7:00 to start our planning process. This is our summer Vacation Bible School scheduled for July 29-Aug 2. Here at St MM we call it Journey with Jesus or JWJ for short. If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee (it takes a lot of helping hands!) or want to get on our helper list, please sign up in the gathering area at the formation table. Sunday, April 14~ plan on stopping in the gym to view the crosses made by each of the families in our family program. Each family created a cross from materials in their homes. Come see them and read the story that goes with it. Visit the Formation section of our website at www.saintmarymagdalen.org for class information! Have a great week. Youth News from Margaret at youth1@saintmarymagdalen.org and Stasia at tkcsmom@att.net Thank you to all the teens who gave of their time and talent to reenact the Passion of the Lord on Good Friday. Every Sunday evening for all of Lent they faithfully came for 2 hours to practice and rehearse. Special thanks to Jen Ross who directed the teens. With a husband who frequently travels and four kids, her dedication to the teens creating a meaningful performance is truly a gift. Thank you Jen! The teens did a great job and I am proud of the whole cast. On Saturday, April 27, it is my hope that many teens and adults alike will participate in the Labor of Love service day here in Livingston County. We are part of the rake and run efforts to help senior citizens and/or the handicapped with spring yard work. See me in the gathering area April 20 th or 21 st for information or email me for registration paperwork. NRN information.i will be in the gathering area the weekend of the 20th and 21 st to collect NRN payments, handout paperwork and to talk about the project day. Email me at yminister1@gmail.com to sign up for April 27. Celebrate the Easter season by helping those in need. As part of our fundraising efforts for the summer service trip with NRN, we volunteer at MIS for the races June 14-16. We camp, we work, we have fun and we earn money! Even if you are not participating this summer, this is a great way to earn money for other events we have throughout the year. For instance, you could easily pay your way to Cedar Point this summer in late June. Think about joining us and contact me for more information. EDGE It s hard to believe, but this is our last month of meetings. We meet Mondays, the 8 th and 22 nd, from 7-8:30 in the high school youth room. Even if you have never joined us for a meeting, please feel welcome to join us this month. It would be a great way to find out what we are all about and to prepare yourself for next year s meetings. BOY SCOUT ANNUAL FLOWER SALE IS COMING UP THE WEEKENDS OF APRIL 13 AND APRIL 20 IN THE GATHERING AREA AFTER MASS.
Adult Education and Formation Faith and Service - From Sr. Joyce pastmin1@saintmarymagdalen.org Easter Reception Thank You School for Discipleship Beginning Monday, April 8 for six consecutive Mondays. Call Sr. Joyce for more info., 229-8624. Adult Confirmation Starting this Week St. Joseph Catholic Church in Howell is hosting the Regional Adult Confirmation classes, Thursdays at 7 pm, beginning April 11, for 6 weeks. Confirmation will be conferred in one s own Parish Pentecost Sunday. Sr. Joyce will be there from our Parish so contact her to register if you wish to receive this sacrament, May 19 at the 11 am Liturgy. A Confirmed Catholic is a full member of the Catholic Church, eligible to be a godparent for Baptism, a Sponsor for Confirmation, a Catholic Witness at a Catholic Marriage and can receive the sacraments of Marriage or Holy Orders. April Intentions for the Year of Faith: For all married couples and families An Invitation for Single Women We encourage you to join us on Saturday, April 27, for a simple supper and an evening of fun and friendship. We'll meet in the East Room at St. Mary Magdalen at about 5:30 (after the 4:30 Mass). Take this opportunity to come and get to know our Solo Women group and see if this is a good fit for you. No commitment, just come and meet some wonderful women. For more information call Elaine Woods at 734-634-5288 or Jan Iannuzzi at 810-494-5270. e- mail: ewoods214@yahoo.com. Your RSVP will help us plan for this event. Friends help us step out and experience the day in new ways. M.O.M.S. Ministry of Mothers Sharing This dedicated group of women meet every Wednesday in the North Room, next to the Nursery. Gatherings include Prayer, Food, Fun, Friendship. Come Wednesday mornings from 9:45 am noon. New Moms are welcome to come anytime. See the M.O.M.S brochures in the Gathering area racks for more information. Thank you to Marcus Haight and his Schoolcraft College culinary students for creating and donating the stupendous desserts we enjoyed at the Easter Vigil Reception. Your talent is incredible and much appreciated! Thank you also to everyone who helped set up, serve and clean up the Easter Vigil Reception. It takes the work of many people to pull a reception of that size together and make it such a memorable experience. ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE Mon. 4/8 9:30-11am TS/BS (CR/gym) 11-12 pm Pre-School (Gym) 4:30-8pm St. Pat s LAX (fields) 7:00 pm EDGE Tues. 4/9 9:30-11am Open Walk (gym) 11-12 pm Pre-School (gym) 5-8pm Soccer (fields) 6:45 pm #385-CR/Gym Wed. 4/10 11-12:pm Pre-School 1-2 pm Zumba Gym 4:30-6pm St. Pat s LAX (fields) 7-8pm Women s B ball (gym) Thurs. 4/11 9:30-11 pm Open Walk (Gym) 11-12 pm Pre-School 5-8pm Soccer (fields) 7-8:30pm TS/BS (CR/gym) Fri. 4/12 9:30-11am Open Walk (gym) 11-12 pm Pre-School (gym) 12-6 pm Blood Drive (gym) 4:30-8pm St. Pat s LAX (fields) Sat. 4/13 8:30-9:30 am Coed Boot Camp-gym 7 pm Murder Mystery-CR/Gym/ Kitchen Sun. 4/14 10:15 am Family Program-WW/Gym 7pm Youth Group (gym) MAGDALEN S KITCHEN SIGN-UP Names of those interested in serving at Magdalen s Kitchen for the Mondays of April 29, and May 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2013 are being accepted. 3 assistant cook positions, 8 set-up/server/clean-up positions, 3 dish washer positions, 4 dessert positions, and 4 sub positions are needed for each Monday. Sign-up sheets are organized by date and are near the Charity and Justice table in the Gathering Space. Sign-ups are on a first come first serve basis. Reminder slips are available to remind you of your commitment; a reminder telephone call will be placed just prior to the date you are to serve. Volunteers must be middle school age (and accompanied by an adult) or older to fill a server/dish washer position and 18 years of age or older to fill a cook position. Future dates (the end of June and July) will be posted in May.
Please pray for all the sick who have been commended to our prayer that they will respond to God s healing will, especially: Renee Sherman, Shari Dinser, Pam DeTruf, Tom Askew, Lois Ashton, Pete Kovalchik, Tara Graham, Michael Albanelli, Diane Agius, George Schultz, Sabrina Watt, Nancy Sharpy, Lynda Lawrence, Julie (Anderer) Lloyd, Andrew Call, Danny Copple, Haley Larson, Herb Langer, Joyce Wagner, Greg Perry, Dorothy Koprowicz, Cheryl Debano, Mark Debano, Jerry Kunkle, Richard Harris, Gabriella Testani, Celestine Emerick, Chuck Galdes, Marylyn Trader, Bob Sixbery, Mike Conklin, Kierra Hartman, Dianne Hammer, Pat & Carol Ann Copeland, Butch Lockwood, Rosemary Gamble, Bert Loomis, Bob, Donna Sixbery, MaryAnna and all the folks who have been commended to our prayers. We ll continue to pray for all the folks who have been on our prayer list; but due to lack of space, we are only publishing those who have been added in the past six weeks. If you want someone to remain on the list, please call the office and we ll add them back again. Hello From Magdalen s Little People Pre-School. Time for Registration. The purpose of the Pre-School program is to provide a Christian education, in a warm, caring, environment for the young children. Many opportunities will be provided for the children to explore. 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. It is designed to help build a solid foundation for success in future schoolwork. We have a highly-qualified staff with a combined total of over 50 year s experience. We would love to have you join us... MINISTERS OF PRAYER Sunday, April 7 Volunteer Monday, April 8 Peter Kelly Tuesday, April 9 Volunteer Wednesday, April 10 Charence and Ginny Kroll Thursday, April 11 Volunteer Friday, April 12 Lynn Pfaff Saturday, April 13 Volunteer Please remember in your prayers Linda Cronk and family in the death of her father, Arthur Bank and Maureen Crowell and family in the death of her sister Sr. Mary Elizabeth Crimmins, and also pray for the the repose of the soul of Wendell Burkhardt, a parishioner. Blood Drive Mark the Date on your calendar!! Friday, April 12, 2013 12:00 5:45 PM St. Mary Magdalen 2201 S Old US 23 20th Anniversary Pictorial Directory Please be a part of our new family directory program. Photography dates are: May 1 thru May 11. Sign up online using the New Parish Directory link at www.saintmarymagdalen.org or after Mass in the Gathering Area, beginning April 6. Each family will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait and directory for participating. You are not obligated to purchase any photographs taken. Feel free to customize your portrait by bringing your pet or a family keepsake (e.g. family Bible). More information will be available online or when you sign up after Mass. We are in need of volunteers to serve as Hosts during the 20th Anniversary Pictorial Directory photography sessions. Sign up after Mass in the gathering area, starting this weekend if you are able to help out. Ichthus - Friendship - Stories - Music Join with us for thirty minutes of friendship, stories, and music between Masses each Sunday at St. Mary Magdalen in the north room at 10:15 am. Supervised childcare is available from 9 am - 12 noon in the nursery. Apr 14 - Denis Bach Liturgical composer from Lansing.
The Easter Flowers decorating our Worship Space Bishop Moses Anderson Norm, Ruth, Doug Hagler Deb Reske The Maes Family The Sarna Family Zachary Myers Donald Oliver Doyle & Walker Families Santiago & Ofelia Cruz Barazsu & Greilach Families Ruth Blanchette Lester & Charlotte Gust Tim Schiller, Sr. Steve & Elsie Zelenka Stanley & Effie Sieczka John & Martha Stafiej Mary Ellon Driscoll Keith Dunn Jan Jandasek Irene & Bill Straitor Fielek & Shantz Families Duff & Strand Families Lottie & Edward Czarnecki Hilda & Joseph Mancini Joe & Mary Biga Adam Schaub John & Marjory Quada Joe & Nadean Hinkle The Kronk Family The Grace Family Gregory Galdes Anthony & Antoinette Grieco Stan & Ann Domanik Larry Treppa Tony March Bob Swider Spencer & Louise Hardy Gerald & Helen Carey Douglas A. Miller Frank & Helen Dinda Stanley & Margaret Lickfold Cyril J. Reidy Hiram Potrykus Albert John Balash Lord & Franz Families Robert & Eleanore Lewis Michael Kane Paul Robert Funk Helen Baldinger Lawrence Baldinger Sr. Alma & George Higgins Aaron Davin Tesone Sheri Rushak Eke Deceased Members of the Baldori & Kutzer Families Mary & Ray Doris T. Moore Ron Schmidt Roy & Elnora Herrmann Tony & Giga Zarb Dennis Denhard Robert & Viola Cauley Anna Koch Nychypor & Chrzaszcz Families David Mullett David Dempsey The Williamsen Family Todd & Ernest McGee James L Little Joseph Kocian Robert & Kay German Joseph Lubig GATHER AT OUR TABLE Our Parish Cookbook!! Did you know that we have a Parish Cookbook with over 180 favorite recipes from our parishioners? It s a really nice one and would make a great Mother s Day gift! They will be available for purchase in the gathering area beginning next weekend. The price is $15 per cookbook. You can also purchase them in the parish office during office hours! SWEET SPRING FAIR! Beginning April 14 through April 28 If you would like to sign up for one of the following ministries, please sign up in the community room, contact the staff person listed below OR You may sign up online at our website: www.saintmarymagdalen.org Click on Liturgies and Events and then to the Sign- Up page. All information can be found online! REMEMBER if you have served on the ministry and would like to continue, you need to sign up again to renew your service for another year! Time & Talent Council - Sr. Maryetta Charity & Justice Team - Gary Prise Wellness Team - Sr. Maryetta Adult Formation- Sr. Joyce Community Life Team- Sr. Joyce Worship Team - Diane Kubus Activities Team - Fr. Dave Religious Formation Catechists & Aides and Religious Formation Team - Mary Mahar Technology Team - Diane Kubus