A CATHOLIC CATECHUMENATE Beginning this Tuesday, there will be a series of sessions similar to the Catechumenate for those who "grew up Catholic" but would like to really understand our faith from an adult perspective.
Each Tuesday evening session will begin with time to "ask the questions you've always wanted to ask." Then there will be a teaching on some aspect of our Faith and a chance for the group to reflect on it. The session will close with prayer.
Each session will run from 7:30 to 9 pm with either myself or one of the other staff members facilitating the session and providing the teaching. My goal in offering this Catholic Catechumenate, is to provide the "cradle Catholics" a genuine opportunity to grow in faith and understanding. In the closing weeks of Lent, the participants will also be joining our catechumens on their journey to the Easter Sacraments. By sharing in prayer and reflection with them, I am hoping that participants will also be able to really share in the experience of these folks.
I realize that participants may not be able to be a part of every session. But if you think you will be able to attend most sessions, please come. I am looking forward to this Catholic Catechumenate as a real opportunity for all of us - me included - to share and grow in our faith! OUR PARISH RETREAT Please make sure that you have February 6 - 9 marked on your calendar. That is when we will be having our first Parish Retreat. Fr. Rudy Papes, a priest of the Redemptorist Community, will be joining us to lead this retreat. For four evenings (Sunday through Wednesday) Fr. Rudy will help us reflect on our call to follow Christ and to share in the gift of His life.
I have shared the experience of a parish retreat with Fr. Rudy in another parish and can assure you that these four days will be an enjoyable and grace-filled event.
So please clear your calendar for our Parish Retreat. It will be well worth it! THE NEW YORK SYMPOSIUM was not quite what I had hoped it would be, but it was still worthwhile. It re-affirmed the real need to do some long range planning and the importance of a Vision to a community. I also enjoyed the chance to visit with my cousin and people from different dioceses from all over the United States.
All things considered, I am glad to be in Brighton - at Mary Magdalen, and a priest of the
Diocese of Lansing. As Dorothy said (in The Wizard of Oz) "There's no place like home!"
Fr. Dave Howell
Dear Parishioners of St. Mary Magdalen,
Thank you to all the wonderful parishioners who donated food and time for Catherine's funeral
luncheon. I thought it was wonderful and appreciated it very much. Thanks again and God bless
you.
Joe Schumont
Mon., Jan. 17; St. Anthony, Abbot. Anthony or Antony, died in 356 at the age of 105. The life of Anthony was written by St. Athanasius shortly after the death of this hermit. This writing contributed to the conversion of many individuals, including St. Augustine and St. Martin. The dedication to Anthony is due to the fact that the "unbloody martyrdom" of his long life became a model and exemplar of the Christian's Journey to God. He is the patron of several orders of knights as well as the poor, the sick, swineherds, butchers, and domestic animals. Fri., Jan. 21; St. Agnes, Virgin, Martyr. Called Agnes of Romein on some lists and held in esteem by the Church since her death. There is no documented evidence about the martyrdom of Agnes, although her feast was assigned early and her grave near the Via Nomentana was recognized soon after her death. She was young when martyred; St. Ambrose stated that she was only twelve, and he testified about her death. On the feast of St. Agnes, two lambs are solemnly blessed. The wool from these lambs is formed into pallia (a liturgical vestment symbolizing the fullness of the office) and distributed to archbishops of the Church.
Dear Parishioners,
Thank you for all the gift certificates that you purchased for our senior Christmas project.
The certificates mean so much to the ones who receive them because it gives them a chance to get
a favorite - even essential - thing they otherwise could not afford. Your support in this endeavor is
very significant! THANKS again!
Sincerely, Darlene Fraley (LCCSS)
Fiscal Year runs from July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000 Total income for the week of January 8/9, 2000:
Approximately 1524 people participated:
Sunday Stewardship envelopes.............$ 14,863
Childrens Envelopes......................$ 32
Building Fund Pledge payments............$ 2,263
Other....................................$ 770
Total receipts...........................$ 18,565
Weekly expenses..........................$ 16,682
+/- for week.............................$ +1,883
+/- year-to-date.........................$+74,040
Thank you for your Gifts
Sun., Jan. 16 Duke Davis
Mon., Jan. 17 Kathy Stegmaier, Carol McGrath
Tues., Jan. 18 Jeanette Martin, Mary Ellen Magon
Wed., Jan. 19 Patti Conahan, Becky Even
Thurs., Jan. 20 Russ Gentner, Susan Fragosa
Fri., Jan. 21 Joyce Gonda, Lisa Klein
Sat., Jan. 22 Jan Baldinger
Sunday, January 16
1 Sm 3:3b-10,19/1 Cor 6:13c-15a,17-20/Jn 1:35-42
Monday, January 17
1 Sm 15:16-23/Mk 2:18-22
9:00 a.m. Kathleen Farmer
Tuesday, January 18
1 Sm 16:1-13/Mk 2:23-28
9:00 a.m. Rita Hilker
Wednesday, January 19
1 Sm 17:32-33,37,40-51/Mk 3:1-6
7:00 p.m. Mary Maciejewski
Thursday, January 20
1 Sm 18:6-18; 19:1-7/Mk 3:7-12
9:00 a.m. B.G. Magnus Marx
Friday, January 21 Agnes, virgin, martyr
1 Sm 24:3-21/Mk 2:13-19
9:00 a.m. Fr. David Doepker
Saturday, January 22
2 Sm 1:1-4,11-12,19,23-27/Mk 3:20-21
Sunday, January 23
Jonah 3:1-5,10/1 Cor 7:29-31/Mk 1:14-20
4:30 (Vigil) St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners
9:00 a.m. Lorraine DiLaura
11:00 a.m. Ami Erickson
Monday, January 17
12:15 p.m. Retiree's Lunch (Social Hall)
7:30 p.m. Baptism Workshop (Adult Formation)
7:30 p.m. K of C (Rectory LL)
Tuesday, January 18
7:00 p.m. Recovery Group (Room 9)
7:00 p.m. BeFrienders (Rectory LL)
7:30 p.m. Inquiry/Catechumens (Adult Formation)
7:30 p.m. Neo-Catechumenate (Social Hall)
Wednesday, January 19
9:30 a.m. M.O.M.S. (Adult Formation)
6:30 p.m. Religious Ed.
7:30 p.m. Pastoral Council (Conference Room)
Thursday, January 20
10:00 a.m. Book of Job (Adult Formation)
6:30 p.m. Religious Ed.
6:30 p.m. Liturgy Committee (Adult Formation)
7:00 p.m. Community Life (Conference Room)
Friday, January 21
7:00 p.m. Jr. High Putt-Putt Golf (Golf-O-Rama)
Saturday, January 22
7:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast (Rectory LL)
9-1:30 CCHD (Adult Formation)
9:30 a.m. K of C Free Throw Competition (Hilton Elementary)
Sunday, January 23
9:30, 11 & 5:45 Religious Ed.
11:00 a.m. First Penance Rite of Enrollment
7:00 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Room)
7:30 p.m. Grief Support (Rectory LL)
Preparations are underway for Spirit 2000, the theme for the all parish retreat February 6-9, here at St. Mary Magdalen. All other activities in the parish will be suspended so we can participate in these four special days of spiritual renewal. Fr. Rudy Papes, a Redemptorist missionary, will preaching at all the weekend Masses and then begin the retreat Sunday evening at 7:30. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday there will be reflections in both the morning after the 9:00 a.m. Liturgy and a different presentation in the evening at 7:30. We will have refreshments, day-care and an opportunity to socialize after both sessions. Please mark your calendars for these four days in the life of our parish. If you would like to help the "E" Team or bring snacks to share on any of the retreat days, there are sign up sheets in the gathering area.
All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The competition will be held Jan. 22, 2000, at Hilton Elementary School. Registration and warm-ups will begin at 9:30am, with the competition beginning at 10:00am. This Championship is sponsored annually with winners progressing through local, district, and state competition. Entry forms are in the gathering area, so take a minute and pre-register after Mass. For additional information contact John Reineke at 810-225-2040.
WINTER FAMILY FUN DAY - Although the day didn't permit us to ice skate and create snowmen; all who participated in the indoor activities had a winter wonderful fun time. There were many games played, balloons tossed and popped, a video watched by several children and alot of laughter by everyone. The hot dogs, snacks, hot chocolate and COOKIES hit the spot. Most of all, the enjoyment of our family at St. Mary Magdalen coming together and getting to know each other. Thanks to the Community Life Committee and the Knights of Columbus for giving of your time and talents in making this a FUN DAY.
Family Sweetheart Dance Yes...that means everyone, your mother, father, daughter, son, singles, divorced, widowed. We at St. Mary Magdalen are your family and would like to extend to you an invitation to join in on this social to be held Saturday, February 12, from 7-11pm. The cost is $5 per family and tickets will be sold after all the Masses on the weekends January 22/23 & 29/30, also February 5/6.
We would like to thank all of you who donated your empty bottles & cans last weekend and thanks to those who volunteered their time to help out with this fundraiser. There is a meeting tonight at 7pm.
This Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7pm in the youth room, there will be an adult volunteer meeting for any parent or adult who would like to hear about our upcoming events and to volunteer their time to help chaperon these activities. If you are interested in helping out, please plan to attend.
In response to our 24-hour food fast for Catholic Relief Services, we are planning our own Souper Bowl Sunday celebration. We will be running a canned food drive beginning next Sunday. On Jan 30 we will also be collecting change at all the entrances of the church after the Masses. That afternoon we will be taking the food and money downtown in Detroit.
Registration forms are available now for the State Wide Youth Rally, a weekend designed to gather and worship with teens from all over the state. The cost is $25 for those who register early. The money is due by Jan. 21.
There is a new addition to our Library and one that I recommend you check out. It is The Catholic Youth Bible. It was written by some of our very own youth leaders here in the Lansing Diocese. It is very well written and helps readers apply the scripture readings to their everyday life. You can purchase a Bible through me at $24 should you wish to have one of your own.
Call me at the office should you have any questions regarding anything mentioned above.
Friday, Jan. 21, we will be putt-putt golfing at Golf-O-Rama on Old US 23 from 7-9:30pm.
The cost is $4.50 for the first round and $2.50 per round after that. Pizza and pop will be provided.
Sign up in the gathering area. Any parent willing to chaperon is asked to also sign up.
Thank you.
Margaret Callaghan
Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Louise Churches, Lena, Joe Dinser, John Pepa, Joanna Bloese, Margo Twork, Cheryl Franks, Susan, Richard Sixbery, Raynald Raymond, Pete, Al & Ann Polcyn, Miriam Marker, Matt Even, Eileen Auld, Cornelius Smits, Keith Kovach, Ellen Colombo, Emerson Brown, Adeline Smith, Larry Cecil, Anna Cecil, Ken Carson, Norman Moon, Shirley Brake, Karen, Laurie Deirlein, Ron Schaar, Jeannette Wood, Merle, Ed, Keith Freel, Tom Cavanaugh, Timothy Richards, Edith Reagan, Miren Mohrenweiser, Donovan, Mary Swift, Valerie Black, Joanne Fournier, Jerry Bettens, Russ Gardner, Gene Geiger, Orville Pelfrey, Roe, Janice McHeish, Rose Kumler, Margaret Resconich, Rosalie Fradette, John Sweeny and Dennis.
The children in the Penance program will present their names to Father Dave for the Rite of Enrollment on Sunday, January 23, at the 11:00am liturgy.
The children in the 6th grade will be going to a synagogue on Sunday, February 20, at 4 o'clock.
Permission slip and drivers will be needed. If you would like to participate, please call the office.
Sister Maryetta
This winter we are all being given the opportunity to experience the catechumenate in a special way. Beginning Tuesday, January 18, at 7:30 p.m., Fr. Dave will host a "Neo-Catechumenate"for those who were baptized "a while ago" and would like to join the catechumens in their special journey to Easter.
Our January Retirees" lunch will include an opportunity to do something new with your old
glass Christmas bulbs. Bring them (with old paint removed) and a sack lunch on Monday, January
17, at 12:15 in the Social Hall for an informal gathering -dessert and coffee will be provided. For
more information call me at 229-8624.
Yours on the Journey,
Marilyn
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 2,2000, at St. John Parish, 2099 Hacker Road, Howell. The meeting will be from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. Mass is at 9:00am. All 50+ Catholics are invited to attend.
As we begin a new millennium, it's the perfect time to focus on your marriage. Make the commitment to each other that this century will be different. Begin with a Marriage Encounter Weekend. Upcoming dates are Jan. 21-23 and Feb. 25-27. Please call John & Michelle Macari at 1-888-628-7433 for more information or to register.
PREGNANCY HELPLINE located at 9560 Highland Rd. in Howell, is looking for a part-time Executive Director. Qualifications include a strong commitment to the Lord and to Crisis Pregnancy ministry. Managerial and people skills are necessary. Computer skills are helpful. Salary based on past experience. Call Karyn 810-632-5656.
CHARITY & JUSTICE MINISTRY is still looking for a new or gently used baby dresser or crib. It is needed by the end of January. If you can help, please call Cathy Herrell at 810-220-4266.
The Lansing Guild of the Catholic Medical Association invites you to an open house featuring Sister Anne Shields who will speak on "Missionary Spirituality" on Friday, January 28, 2000 at 7:30pm in Lobby M (across from the petting farm) at Domino's Farms in Ann Arbor. Meet the board members of the Lansing Guild of the CMA in a reception following Sr. Shields' talk. For more information, call 734-930-7480.
Bishop's Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs If you or someone you know is struggling with a drug or alcohol problem, know this: You do have a place to turn! Your community offers treatment programs dedicated to assisting those with addiction to alcohol or drugs. Take part in a treatment program and take the first step toward reclaiming your life. To find out about programs in your area, call the DAP helpline, toll-free (1-877-342-2513).
In today's first reading, we hear Samuel respond eagerly, "Here I am!" each time the Lord calls him. May we, too, be listening for the call of God in our lives and be ready to say like the Psalmist, "Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will."
Programs: Couples Communication - a Seminar for Married Couples - A two-week workshop offering suggestions on how to enhance your communication skills and revive marriage. This program will be offered on Thursday evenings, January 27 and February 3, 2000 from 7-9pm in Brighton. Parents of Teen-agers Workshop - A four-week workshop dealing with the challenge of parenting today's teen-agers. Topics will include communication, discipline, conflict resolution and peer pressure. The workshop will begin Tuesday, January 18, 2000, from 7-8:30pm in Brighton. Single Fathers Workshop - An evening session to help you gain tips on divorce survival skills, conflict resolution and much more. This program is being offered on Tuesday, February 15, 2000, 7-9pm in Brighton. Families Experiencing Divorce - A six-week supportive program focusing on the issues and concerns of children, teens and parents who are going through divorce. This program is scheduled to begin March 7, 2000. Compulsive Gambling Livingston County Catholic Social Services now has staff trained in the diagnosis and treatment of compulsive gambling.
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