ALL THINGS CONSIDERED

 

SUMMER HOLYDAY this Friday, Aug 15 is the feast of the Assumption of Mary. This holyday of obligation celebrates the “dormition or falling asleep of Mary. It is our ancient belief that after her death, Mary was taken up, body & soul, to heaven.

Liturgies are Thursday at 7 pm and Friday at 9 am.

SWITCHING PLACES Next weekend, Fr. Jim Eisele and I will be taking each other’s place. Jim is pastor of St. Agnes in the north end of Flint. He will be coming here to talk about DuKette Catholic School which is located in the building which once housed St. Agnes’ grade and high school.

DuKette is a Catholic School with a mission to serve the people who live in one of the most depressed areas of our whole diocese. It was started several years ago as part of our Catholic mission to African-Americans who live in that area. It provides a safe environment that fosters the love of God in the Catholic tradition.

Each summer, we have a missionary come and explain their work and ask for our support. This year, Jim is coming to us to share the missionary work done by DuKette and ask for our support. I hope you will be generous!

I have a special affection for both DuKette and Fr. Jim Eisele. Forty-two years ago, my family moved to the north end and we joined St. Agnes. After that one-year, we moved to the southeast side and joined Blessed Sacrament Parish. Although it was only a single year, I still have wonderful memories of St. Agnes where I was taught by Mrs. Kimmel, who was one of the best teachers I ever had! DuKette is named after Fr. Norman DuKette, who was the first African American priest in our diocese – and a very kind and saintly man. The school located at St. Agnes continues the mission of Fr. DuKette and the old school.

Fr. Jim Eisele was one of the first young men I ever helped enter the seminary. He comes from a wonderful Livingston County family (Fowlerville).

I hope you will generously welcome both next weekend.

Fr. Dave Howell

 

Please remember in your prayers Mary Janke and family in the death of Fred Laber, Mary’s brother.

Remember, also, Stan Domanik and family in the death of Ann Marie Domanik.

 

Sunday, August 10

1 Kgs 19:4-8/Eph 4:30 – 5:2/Jn 6:41-51

Monday, August 11 – Clare, virgin

Dt 10:12-22/Mt 17:22-27

9:00 am VLawrence Bastien

Tuesday, August 12

Dt 31:1-8/Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14

9:00 am VDorothy Duffy

Wednesday, August 13

Dt 34:1-12/Mt 18:15-20

7:00 pm VFather Robideau

Thursday, August 14 Maximilian Mary Kolbe, priest

Jos 3:7-10, 11, 13-17/Mt 18:21 – 19:1

9:00 am No Mass

7:00 pm St. Mary Magdalen Parish (Vigil Mass)

Friday, August 15 – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/1 Cor 15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56

9:00 am St. Mary Magdalen Parish

Saturday, August 16

Jos 24:14-29/Mt 19:13-15

Sunday, August 17

Prv 9:1-6/Eph 5:15-20/Jn 6:51-58

4:30 (Vigil) VLaura Drittler

9:00 am St. Mary Magdalen Parish

11:00 am VEugene Nawrocki

 

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary

Proverbs 9: 1-6

The book of Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings, compiled over a number of centuries. Here, the author personifies Wisdom as a person. She offers guidance on how to live a life pleasing to God. This is symbolized as a banquet at which she serves fine food.

Ephesians 5: 15-20

Today’s reading continues reflections on how to live as a Christian in everyday life. In the world in which the author lived, ignorance and addiction to alcohol were among the things that kept people from living a dignified life. The first-century author sets forth high expectations for Christians.

John 6: 51- 58

Today we come to the most direct and radical assertions in the “bread of life” discourse. What does it mean to “eat the flesh of the son of man and drink his blood”?

There are Christians who believe that those who are not followers of Christ cannot be saved. That is sad because it seems to limit the ways in which God can save the world. We live by faith.

 

 

STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK

The gifts of God that the angel brought to Elijah - food, water, rest and encouragement – were given, not for his own good alone, but to strengthen him for service. How am I using my gifts to serve others?

 

ELECTRONIC PAYMENT OPTION-For Sunday Contributions

St. Mary Magdalen is pleased to offer its members an option of making Sunday contributions electronically – through direct transfer from your designated checking/savings account. Please contact Kay Thurmon, (810) 229-8624 for more details.

 

St. Mary Magdalen’s Olan Mills Picture Directory is in the process. Several families and individuals have already had their pictures taken and many of our parishioners have set up an appointment in August and September. If you haven’t signed up to have your picture taken it is not too late. Please call the parish office (810) 229-8624, and we will be glad to accommodate you. Olan Mills Photographers will be here again Aug. 26-29; and Sept. 2-6.

WANTED Your photos of any parish events, parties, activities, retreats or seminars taken over the last year. Your photos are needed for possible inclusion in the upcoming Olan Mills directory. Please share those doubles you don’t know what to do with! A blue box labeled “PHOTOS” will be in the gathering area through August 10th. Photos submitted will not be returned.

 

 

Monday, August 11

7:00 p.m. Haunted House Meeting (Youth Rm.)

7:30 p.m. Inquiry (AFR/Room 4) (Rm. 1 & 2)

Tuesday, August 12

10:00 a.m. Scripture/Stitches (AFR/Rm.4)

6:30 p.m. NCYC (AFR/Room 4)

7:30 p.m. Charity & Justice (Room 3)

7:30 p.m. Community Life (Room 9)

7:30 p.m. RCIA Catechist Training (Room 5-8)

Wednesday, August 13

7:30 p.m. Finance (AFR)

7:45 p.m. E-Team (Room 4)

7:45 p.m. Bible Study (Room 3)

Thursday, August 14

9:30 a.m. Rosary (Church)

10:00 a.m. Bible Study (AFR)

11:00 a.m. Seniors (Holy Spirit)

6-9:00 p.m. BeFriender Training (AFR/Room 4)

7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

Friday, August 15 – Assumption

Church Office Closed at 12:00 Noon

9:00 a.m. Liturgy

Women’s Retreat in DeWitt

6-9:00 p.m. BeFriender Training (AFR/Room 4)

Saturday, August 16

Recruit Liturgical Ministers

Summer Personal Care Collection

Women’s Retreat in DeWitt

8am-8:30 p.m..... K of C Pig Roast (Barn/Pavilion)

9-12:00 p.m. BeFriender Training (AFR/Room 4)

Sunday, August 17

Recruit Liturgical Ministers

Summer Personal Care Collection

Women’s Retreat in DeWitt

2-9:00 p.m. K of C Family Scavenger Hunt (Pav.)

2-8:00 p.m. Youth Regional Bar-B-Q

 

MINISTERS OF PRAYER

 

 

Sunday, Aug 10 Diane Kubus

Monday, Aug. 11 Ginger Smith, Richard Hauck

Betty Horka

Tuesday, Aug. 12 Christine Reid, Kathy Riccardi

Wednesday, Aug. 13 Ron Clark

Thursday, Aug. 14 Sharon Linck

Friday, Aug. 15 Kim Keller, Cindy Sultana

Saturday, Aug. 16 Theresa Wolterman, Andrea

Nashar

 

WE NEED YOU!

Catechists and aides are needed for many of our classes. Training is provided and you work with a partner in each class. We need you to help us break open our faith and to make it meaningful for the youth and families of our parish. Catechists, aides, hall monitors, babysitters, office assistant - all these openings need to be filled for our Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday morning class times. Please volunteer for a few hours a week to make a difference in the life of our parish!

Walk-in Registration for fall classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office from 10:00am-3:30pm; please see Josie!

Thank you to our whole JWJ crew including the leaders and all those who attended! Thank you also to Tom Zuyus who took pictures of our youth praising God! Together we raised $1,145.72 for the Hearn Family to help them with their medical costs of Lisa’s cancer!! Jamie (Lisa’s big sister) couldn’t believe it when the fishbowl we were using broke due to the amount of change the children were bringing in! This truly is a hands-on experience for our youth in reaching out to those in need and spreading the love of Jesus! The get-well poster and pictures we made all week long were taken up to Lisa in the hospital Friday night to cheer her up and decorate her room! Thank you to our wonderful girls and boys!

Enjoy the week! Mary mmahar@parishmail.com

Please pray that the sick will respond to God’s healing will, especially: Ruth LaTarte, Dixie Senchuk, Albina Busser, Kathie Assenmacher, Mollie Risner, Mike Polcyn, Marion Zajkowski, Dave Sharpy, Earl Gamble, Kristine Wiltse, Ryan McDonnell, Kim Peruski, Jeanne Pattison, Karen Davis, Christina Putnam, Ellen Colombo, Joyce, John Wood, Linda Wood, Joel Endres, Patricia Shepard, John Colombo, Ray Weis, Jeannie Prather, John Collins, Lisa Hearn, Tony Rybski, Jodi Orrick, Brad, Karen, Colleen Whelan, Timothy Lee, Grace Wagner, Janet Lemannski, Michael Robertson, Glenda Spicer, Patricia Ritter, Dora Demarais, Carol Sitkauskas, Alyssa Roney, Margaret Renaud, Mary Thomas, Kay Barrett, Don Schommer, Tim Vedder, Wilber Emery, William Modic, Kelly Ferencz, Joan Hutchinson, Jamie Leugers, Mark Ruf, Jonathon Forbes, Joseph Hinkle, Carole Jones, Barbara Donner, Eric Truhn, Marcella, Andrew Doyle, Emilee Ritter, John Matta, Megan Grech, George Rutton, Pat Cote, Tom Clark, Bridget, Laura, Becky Wilson, Bradley Stevens, Alexandria Nelson, Debbie, Evelyn, Ralph Bennett, June Bennett, Ethan Montague, Matt Even, Bishop Povish, and Donovan.

 

I know that many of the incoming freshmen are eager to start attending our weekly meetings. It won’t be long before you are welcomed with open arms, so just hold tight for a little while longer.

Mark your calendar for August 17. This is our first regional event at Independence Lake from 2-8pm. There will be a rotating BBQ, swimming, volleyball, and frisbee. Chris Padgett from Scarecrow and Tinmen will be there to perform and talk with us about his faith journey. Contact me in the parish office with questions.

The group attending the National Catholic Youth Conference is holding a Tin Can Raffle at the parish picnic on September 6. If you are interested in donating items to be raffled off, contact me in the parish office. We are looking for items such as themed baskets, gift certificates, (golf, dinners, movie tickets).

M.U.D (6, 7 and 8 graders)

I look forward to meeting all of the new 6^th graders who will become involved this year. It is a great way to meet other students who attend church with you every weekend and are in the same Religious Ed classes. Plan to be a part of all that goes on here for you this year!

Margaret Callaghan

 

OF FAITH AND SERVICE

 

Catholics Returning Home

The sign is out, and soon we will be offering an opportunity for Catholics who have been away from the Church for a while and sense the call to come back. St. Mary Magdalen parish will be host for these six weeks of welcoming and helping people feel wanted and needed. If you know someone, please invite them personally and offer to come with them the first couple of times or for the entire series. We evangelize by being inviting and welcoming people.

 

Watch this space!

This Fall, the Mom’s Group will be hosting a session of the journaling series “MOMS: Ministry of Mothers Sharing.” In this series, we will explore and share the mysteries of motherhood as seen through a Christian perspective. More information will follow!

Sr. Joyce

 

 

 

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

 

McIntyre’s Brighton Honda

 

 

 

 

Faith Inquiry

Are you thinking about becoming Catholic and want to know more? You are invited to Faith Inquiry. We will explore Catholic beliefs and how Catholics live out those beliefs. Bring your questions and we will do our best to welcome you, support you, and give you the answers. Inquiry entails no commitments or obligations to become Catholic. The new series begins tomorrow, Monday August 11 at 7:30pm. For more information please call Diane Kubus in the parish office. (810) 229-8624.

 

RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

the ministry to which all are called

Those entering the Rite this year will begin their journey in the pre-catechumenate (Faith Inquiry) on Monday, August 11. These are men, women and children (age 7 and older) seeking Christ who have expressed the desire to learn about our Catholic way of life. We will minister to them in many ways:

We, the Assembly will pray with them, support them and celebrate with them throughout the year.

Catechists will echo the Gospel. They help guide them to experience God’s presence and love in his or her own life in and through the Word.

Sponsors are spiritual friends. They will support and care for them, sharing faith, and the life of our community with them.

Hospitality will embrace them in our community by welcoming them, serving refreshments and making them feel at home.

Retreats: Others will help guide the catechumens through scripture, prayer, reflections, and sharing.

We, the assembly, are greatly blessed. For we are all called to this ministry through our liturgical prayer, our community, our Christian way of life. It is our experience, our example and our prayer that will help guide these men and women in the formation of their faith.

If you are interested in the role of catechist, sponsor, or hospitality call Diane Kubus in the parish office (810) 229-8624. Resources, training, formation and support are provided. Come find out more about RCIA. We are all on a journey of faith. RCIA is one journey you will never forget!

 

Baby Bottle Boomerang

for Pregnancy Helpline

 

Baby bottles ARE available in the Gathering Area for you to pick up and fill with change. We have 200 bottles. The object is to fill the bottle with your spare change and return to Deacon Dave by September 8^th, The Birth of the Virgin Mary.

A Little Spare Change can Spare a little one …

 

HITTING HOME RUNS FOR KIDS

Coldwell Banker Hubbell is sponsoring this St. Vincent Fundraiser to benefit the campaign to rebuild the St. Vincent Home for children. It will be held at Oldsmobile Park on August 12 from 5-10pm. Tickets are $4 per person. Teams are made up of firefighters, police people, TV Stations and one is even made up of priests from the diocese. Come support this worthy effort. Call Erin at 517-321-1000, ext. 603, for more information.

 

ADOPTION ASSOCIATES AUGUST MEETING: If you’re longing to make a difference in the life of a child, check out the possibility of adoption by visiting the meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 7pm at Adoption Associates, Inc. of Farmington Hills. Highlighted are the programs in China, Russia, Moldova and Guatemala, as well as offering tips and information on building families through domestic adoption. Call 248-474-0990 for information.

 

ARE YOU CALLED TO WORK WITH OTHERS? Project Rachel is looking for a few good men and women to work with our hurting post abortive brothers and sisters. If you are interested in being a support group leader, belonging to the speakers bureau, or being a mentor, call Wilson Perkowski at the Project Rachel office 517-342-2581 to find out how.

 

Senior Parishioners Appreciation Week will be celebrated throughout the diocese from Sept. 15-19 to honor and recognize senior members of our parish communities. Livingston County Seniors are invited to attend a Mass for this purpose at St. Augustine, Deerfield Twp. on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 11:00am. Lunch and entertainment will follow. Make your reservation by Sept. 3rd by calling Sr. Joyce, 229-8624. Transportation arrangements can be made at that time.

BeFrienders

The word "ministry" is defined as the act of serving others. Our task, within our faith, has grown with the increased involvement of the laity in the church. The BeFriender ministry seeks to reach out to others beyond the traditional setting of the Sunday Mass. This is not a ministry of professionals but members of the family of Christ reaching out to help others within the family. If you are troubled or seeking help with a problem, please contact Judy Scharf.

 

The Salvation Army has recently requested our help in meeting the needs of the poor and homeless in our community. Personal care items, that we take for granted, such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, deodorant, diapers, wipes, paper products, and laundry detergents are all in great demand. This August, we will sponsor a “Summer Collection” to collect personal care items for the poor and homeless. As you do your shopping, please remember those less fortunate than yourself by purchasing some of these simple items. Laundry hampers are in the Gathering Space during the weekends of August 2, 9 & 16 for your donations.

 

Drivers Needed – Please sign up to deliver our parish food contributions to St. Anne’s Catholic Church (SA) or Brown Evangelical Mission (BEM) in Detroit, or Shared Harvest (Gleaners community Food Bank of Livingston) in Brighton Township. Weekly deliveries to Detroit are made on Sundays, after the 11 a.m. Mass; deliveries to Shared Harvest will be made during the week or on Saturday. The sign up schedule for the months of August through October will be in the Gathering Space. If you have questions or need to change your scheduled date of delivery, please call Marilyn Farrington 810-229-2871. The hungry of Detroit and Livingston thank you!

 

Does the food we bring in every week

really help???

Last week we delivered 152 pounds of food to the Shared Harvest (formally Gleaners) Food Bank here in Livingston County. We also deliver food to Mary Lou Brown Ministries and St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Detroit. “Keep up the good work HE has begun in you.”

 

1-800-MASS TIMES

There is a nationwide ministry available to traveling Catholics providing free information on the location of the nearest church and times of Masses on weekends and holy days. This service is available to all parishes by calling 1-800-627-7846.