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04-09-00 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED LENT & THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE As we move through the season of Lent, our prayer, penance and self scrutiny should lead us to repentance. This repentance is what we celebrate in the Sacrament of Penance. Over the next week, there will be five opportunities to celebrate this repentance at different parishes throughout the county. Five Communal Penance Services will provide us with the chance to reflect on our lives and respond to the Lord's gift of mercy. The schedule for these Communal Services is: I hope you will take advantage of one of these services as a way to truly open your life to the gift of Easter: the peace of the risen Lord. THE WONDER OF HOLY WEEK Next weekend we enter into a time unlike any other during the entire year: we enter into two weeks of sacred time. Even the ritual of the Liturgies will make that clear, for we will "act out" aspects of the Gospel in ways that are very different from the rest of the year. Beginning next weekend, we will leave Brighton and, with the rest of the Church, enter Jerusalem through the power of Liturgy. We will gather outside (weather permitting) with palm branches in hand and process together into the worship area, celebrating the Lord's triumphal entrance into the holy city. But it was there that He entered into the final effort of our salvation, which we will witness as we hear of and celebrate the death of the Lord through Word and Sacrament. On Holy Thursday, our worship area becomes the upper room where we gather with the Lord to celebrate His Last Supper. We commemorate how He washed the feet of His disciples and then went out into the garden to pray. Our chapel will be transformed into that garden and we are invited to "watch and pray" with the Lord until midnight, the hour of His arrest. On Good Friday, our worship area is transformed into Calvary and the tomb. Stripped and barren, the bleakness provides a fitting setting to hear and witness the death of the Lord (even more moving as our youth act out the Passion story). On Holy Saturday evening, we begin the celebration of Easter, with the first and most important celebration of the resurrection. Our worship area is dark, like the interior of the tomb. Again, we gather outside to light a fire, whose flame will be carried into the worship area as the first announcement of the resurrection. Using the Scriptures, we will hear the promise that God will re-create us in the divine image. Then comes the second announcement of the resurrection: the Glory to God. (Traditionally, everyone is invited to ring hand bells throughout the Gloria as a way to welcome the resurrection.) Finally, we will sing the Alleluia (not heard since the start of Lent) and hear the Good News of Christ rising from the dead - the first of all who will rise with him. Celebrating Liturgy Sunday, April 9 Prayer List Please remember in your prayers Diane Milosek and family in the death of Irene Twardus, Diane's mother and Jim Manetta and family in the death of his step-father Louis Beltowski. Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Catherine Henning, Sylvia Walzeak, Yvette, Donna, Jason, Linda Nagle, Scott Flowerday, Lou Lawrence, Lloyd Rupp, Joan & John Becker, Katie Barazsu, Danielle Snowgold, Thomas Payne, Bishop Povish, Winnie, Bud Newberry, Evelyn, John Pepa, Joanna Bloese, Susan, Richard Sixbery, Raynald Raymond, Pete, Al & Ann Polcyn, Matt Even, Eileen Auld, Cornelius Smits, Ellen Colombo, Romaine & Chuck Colombo, Al, Emerson Brown, Adeline Smith, Larry Cecil, Ken Carson, Norman Moon, Karen, Laurie Deirlein, Ron Schaar, Jeannette Wood, Merle, Keith Freel, Tom Cavanaugh, Edith Reagan, Donovan, Russ Gardner, Maureen, Orville Pelfrey, Roe, Janice McHeish, Rose Kumler, Margaret Resconich, Rosalie Fradette, Judy, Jerry and John Sweeney. Ministers of Prayer Schedule Sun., Apr. 9 Duke Davis Gifts from God Fiscal Year runs from July 1,1999-June 30,2000 Dates to Remember Monday, April 10 Tuesday, April 11 Wednesday, April 12 - Visionary Deadline Thursday, April 13 Friday, April 14 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Saturday, April 15 Sunday, April 16 - Palm Sunday No Religious Education !VROOM! Ready, Set, Go - Here's the information you have been waiting for! Journey with Jesus 2000 - In the race with Jesus Road Rally July 31-August 4. We are currently in the planning stages and looking for your help. For more information, call Sr. Maryetta or Peggy Weingartz, 810-220-1678. Registration forms will be out soon! Religious Education The children in the Eucharist program are preparing for and studying
about the Eucharist. There will be a retreat for them and their parents
on Saturday, April 29 from 10-2. Please plan to attend. We are still in
need of baptismal certificates and chalices. JOURNEY WITH JESUS this summer.
The dates are July 31-August 4. Women's Retreat: August 11-13 at DeWitt.
ON THE JOURNEY Seder 2000 \Reclaiming our Jewish roots is an important part of our understanding of Christ's life and passion. Each year we as a parish family celebrate a Seder meal during Holy Week. This Seder is a combination of specific Jewish prayers, ritual foods and reflection on Israel's liberation from the enslavement in Egypt called the Passover. Sign up sheets are in the gathering area for this year's Seder on Wednesday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. Bring your family and a dish to pass. If you are available to help set up or bake bread at 10:00 a.m. the day before or would just like more information, call Kathy LaTarte 227-7994. We are also looking for donations of empty Paul Masson wine carafes for use that night; if you have any, please leave them in the box provided in the gathering area. We are limited to 250 for the dinner, so please register early. Yours on the journey, Marilyn Do you like the way you were "WELCOMED" into the Parish? The Welcoming Ministry Team needs a few good people who are willing to meet new people and share the vision of the parish with others (training will be provided). Some of the welcoming team members have helped in this ministry for the past five years. So please consider becoming a member of the Welcoming Ministry Team. Contact Deacon Dave (810) 229-8624 if you are interested. VG's RECEIPTS The Charity & Justice Ministry Team continues to ask you to save your VG's receipts and return them in the container provided in the Gathering Area. Through these receipts organizations can collect 1% of the receipt total. These funds will be used to help those in need within our parish. Youth Group Little Baruch Zebediah, also known as Jack Thomas, is the latest member of the youth group. All of the youth group members would like to congratulate Tom & Margaret. We are very excited for them, wish them the best, and are anxiously awaiting Tom and Margaret's full return to the youth group. The youth who went to St. Anne's Church in Detroit this past Friday had a great time. They met with the youth group and learned about the Latino culture. The two youth groups also went on a tour of the church and talked about stereotypes that each group faces. We are very excited to set a date for the St. Anne's youth group to come visit us. At the next couple of meetings Kimber and Dave will be briefly presenting on Easter and Lent. These meetings should be very enlightening and eventful. We will also be stuffing eggs for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt. Mark your calendars for April 28, 29 and 30, the dates of the Youth Retreat. Please turn in your permission slips and $20 as soon as possible to the parish office. The retreat should be a very fun and uplifting event. Until next week, be careful and God bless. ST. PATRICK SCHOOL is accepting enrollment for all new first graders on May 1 and 2 between 8:30 and 3:00 in the school office. Brothers and sisters of currently enrolled students will be accepted first and new family student registrations will be processed according to the date of the family's registration at St. Pat's/St. Mary Magdalen and in accordance with the school admissions policy. Last year everyone was accepted. New first graders will be invited to visit St. Pat's Thursday, June 3, from 9:30 to 11:00am, and a parent meeting will be held that evening at 6:30pm in the gym. Registrations for grades 2 through 8 are accepted any time, with St. Pat's and St. Mary Magdalen parishioners given first priority. M.U.D. NEWS Permission slips and the sign up sheets are in the gathering space for our trip to Ashley Court, Tuesday, April 11. We will be putting candy in plastic eggs for our Easter Egg Hunt and some will be left for the residents to decorate and help celebrate the season of Easter and Spring. Please join us by meeting at the church at 3:45pm, and afterwards we will return to the church hall for pizza & pop. EASTER EGG HUNT All children are welcome to come join us for Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt, April 22 from 12-2pm right here on the parish grounds. We will gather promptly at 12 noon back by the barn. The children will be separated into age groups for the egg hunt. They will also enjoy a visit from Peter Cottontail and there will be face painting, punch and cookies. If you have any questions regarding the Easter Egg Hunt, please contact Mary Ann Trudeau (517)552-0819 or Vince Wolterman (810) 227-7131. Community Life & the Youth Group Easter Egg Hunt All children are welcome to come join us for Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt, April 22 from 12-2pm right here on the parish grounds. We will gather promptly at 12 noon back by the barn. The children will be separated into age groups for the egg hunt. They will also enjoy a visit from Peter Cottontail and there will be face painting, punch and cookies. If you have any questions regarding the candy drive or the Easter Egg Hunt please contact Mary Ann Trudeau (517)552-0819 or Vince Wolterman (810) 227-7131. Community Life & the Youth Group ROAD RALLY The Community Life (fun & games) Committee is planning another exciting social, A Road Rally. We will meet promptly at 5:30pm here at St. Mary Magdalen on Saturday, May 13. If you are interested in participating (adults only), please sign up. The deadline for signing up will be the weekend of April 29/30. After the Road Rally we will gather together for pizza, pop and beer. If you have any questions please contact Bob & Donna Sixbery, 227-3541.. EASTER TREE OF LIFE Today is the deadline for returning the gifts. Please place your gift in the Gathering Space near the Tree of Life with the tag securely taped on it. We will begin delivery of the gifts for seniors this week. Thank you to all who participated in this project of love and care for the seniors of Livingston County. If you have questions, please call Mary Korch 810-227-8384. FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH Blood Pressure Screening is next weekend, April 15 & 16. Blood Pressures will be taken Saturday after the 4:30 Mass, and Sunday from 10-11:00am. Visit our education station featuring information on seasonal, food and venom allergies. Allergic responses can be treated and are often largely preventable. Some valuable suggestions are also listed this month on the bulletin board in the Gathering Space. We invite you to improve your life or the life of a loved one by learning more about allergy detection, prevention and control. M.O.M.S. meet every Wednesday from 9:30-11:30am. Childcare is provided. Some of our areas of interest include crafts, CPR classes, Women of Prayer, and also friendly conversation with other women. For more information on this ministry, please contact Colleen Jayne at (810) 632-3084. ST. MARY MAGDALEN/KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GOLF OUTING Saturday, May 20, 2000 Ironwood Golf Club, Howell 18 holes of Scramble Golf with cart Continental Breakfast Buffet dinner $75 per player Form your foursome and register by April 22. Registration forms are available in the gathering area. PREGNANCY HELPLINE invites you to their 4th annual banquet, Tapestry of Life, featuring special guest speaker, Rebecca Wasser-Kiessling, Christian Family Law Attorney, on Thursday, April 13, 2000 at Lake Pointe Manor on Grand River in Howell. Beginning with a silent auction at 6:00pm, dinner will be served from 6:30 to 9:30. Please make your tax deductible donation of $40 payable to Pregnancy Helpline, Howell. RSVP 810-632-5656 (ASAP). Heart to Heart, A Catholic Women's Apostolate invites you to join them as Sr. Ann Shields, SGL, provides a Lenten reflection on "Joy in the Cross" at the Activities Center at Domino Farms, Lobby B, Thursday, April 13. Format begins with the Rosary at 6:30pm, Mass at 7:00 and presentation at 8:00. Call 248-474-7024 for more information. New Additions at St. Mary Magdalen Library Check out the audio tapes: The Good News of Healing, thirty two homilies on the power of healing prayer by Fr. Peter McCall, OFM. The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist: the Basic Crisis and Papal Authority on Trial in the Modern World, each a series of non-lectures by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. Put these in your car to take you through the rush hour drive. 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 or checking the internet at www.masstimes.org. |
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