04-23-00

ALL THINGS CONSIDERED

HOLY-ER WEEK The Great Easter Liturgy of Holy Saturday brought Holy Week to its culmination and completion. Easter Sunday begins a week that is even more holy - Easter Week!

Easter Sunday and the next eight days are celebrated as an extension of the Great Easter Liturgy. Not only is there an Easter Sunday, but also an Easter Monday, Easter Tuesday ... In fact, each of the eight days are celebrated as if they are Easter! The Church calendar ranks them on a par with Sunday, and the Gospel of each day over this next week is an account of the resurrection.

In former times, the newly Baptized came to Mass every day of Easter Week. Not only did they come to receive the risen Lord in Communion, but they also wore their white baptismal robe as a sign of the new life they had just received.

I would invite you to take the opportunity to participate in whatever Liturgies of Easter Week you can. It would be a wonderful way share in the life and promise of the resurrection! MANY THANKS to all those who were a part of the Liturgies of the Lord's Passover (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday).

I want to especially thank Steve Schulte and all of the Liturgical Musicians and Singers. We are deeply appreciative of all the time, practice and musical gifts you gave to us to enhance our prayer.

I would like to thank all of our staff (our office, pastoral and maintenance people) who helped prepare so many different aspects of the Holy Week Liturgies.

Thank you to our youth, who along with Richard Switzer (Jesus), acted out the Passion for us on Good Friday and to Colleen Schulte who directed it. Thanks, too, to the readers of the Stations on Good Friday afternoon.

Many thanks to Diane Kubus and all those involved with many changes to our Liturgical environment over all of Holy Week.

Many thanks to all our Liturgical ministers: readers, servers, hospitality, Eucharistic ministers who gave of their time and gifts. All of us who participated in the Liturgies of the Triduum are truly grateful to all those who enhanced our prayer and enabled us to experience and celebrate the mystery of the Lord's passion, death and resurrection!

Fr. Dave Howell

He is Risen

May this Easter be a special time for every family member of St. Mary Magdalen to experience the graces, joy, peace and love of the Lord! Happy Easter from the Staff.

Alleluia Liturgies for the Week

Sunday, April 23 - The Resurrection of the Lord
Acts 10:34a,37-43/Col 3:1-4/John 20:1-9

Monday, April 24
Acts 2:14:22-32/Mt 28:8-15
9:00 a.m. Bryan Romanelli

Tuesday, April 25
Acts 2:36-41/Jn 20:11-18
9:00 a.m. Donna Micallef

Wednesday, April 26
Acts 3:1-10/Lk 24:13-35
7:00 p.m. Harry Machowski

Thursday, April 27
Acts 3:11-26/Lk 24:35-48
9:00 a.m. James Quinn

Friday, April 28
Acts 4:1-12/Jn 21:1-14
9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving to All Parishioners

Saturday, April 29
Acts 4:13-21/Mk 16:9-15

Sunday, April 30
Acts 4:32-35/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31
4:30 (Vigil) Kathleen Farmer
9:00 a.m. John & Irene McElligatt
11:00 a.m. St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners

Prayer List

Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Susan Blakeley, Bob Iannuzzi, Eugene Geiger, Lauren, Mike, Barry Karas, Sylvia Walzeak, Catherine Henning, Yvette, Donna, Jason, Linda Nagle, Judy, Jerry Schmidt, Al, Genevieve & Lloyd Rupp, Lou Lawrence, Thomas Payne, Joan & John Becker, Katie Barazsu, Danielle Snowgold, Eileen Auld, Evelyn, Bud Newberry, Bishop Povish, Winnie, Rosalie Fradette, John Sweeney, Roe, John Pepa, Margaret Resconich, Rose Kumler, Janice McHeish, Orville Pelfrey, Joanna Bloese, Maureen, Russ Gardner, Susan, Richard Sixbery, Raynald Raymond, Al & Ann Polcyn, Pete, Norman Moon, Cornelius Smits, Ellen Colombo, Romaine & Chuck Colombo, Edith Reagan, Matt Even,Emerson Brown, Adeline Smith, Larry Cecil, Ken Carson, Karen, Laurie De irlein, Jeanette Wood, Keith Freed, Tom Cavanaugh and Donovan.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK

On Wednesday, April 26, we will celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick during the 7pm Liturgy. All who have serious or chronic illness are especially invited.

Ministers of Prayer Schedule

Sunday, April 23 Diane Kubus
Monday, April 24 Kathy LaTarte, Laura Meader
Tuesday, April 25 Christine Reid, Kathy McKay
Wednesday, April 26 Lisa Konieczka,Chris Kovanda
Thursday, April 27 Betty Polaske
Friday, April 28 Pam Hurn, Sandi Phillips
Saturday, April 29 Leo Camden, Pete Happley

Gifts from God

Fiscal Year runs from July 1,1999-June 30,2000
Total income for the week of April 15/16,2000
Approximately 1535 people participated:
Using Stewardship envelopes................$ 14,675
Loose Collection/other.....................$ 1,228
Using Children envelopes...................$ 43
Stewardship Total.......... 15,946
Weekly Expenses/Including Mortgage......... 16,682
+/- for week without Bldg. Pledges.........(- 736)
Building Fund Pledge Payments............. 1,830
+/- for week.............................. + 1,094
+/- year to date without Building Pledges $(-61,206)
+/- year to date with Building Pledges....$ +82,152
Thank you for your gifts

The Week Ahead

Monday, April 24

Tuesday, April 25
No BeFrienders
7:30 p.m. K of C Golf Meeting (Conference Room)
7:30 p.m. Mystagogy & Inquiry (Religious Formation)
7:30 p.m. Catholic Catechumenate (Social Hall)

Wednesday, April 26 7:30 p.m.
No M.O.M.S. meeting
No Religious Education Classes
7:00 p.m. Sacrament of the Sick

Thursday, April 27
No Religious Education Classes
7:30 p.m. Pastoral Council Small Group (Rectory LL)
7:30 p.m. Music Ministry

Friday, April 28
Youth - State-Wide Rally in Lansing
5:45 p.m. Youth leave for Retreat in Brooklyn

Saturday, April 29
Youth - State-Wide Rally in Lansing
10:00am-2:00pm First Eucharist Retreat
4:30 p.m. Baptism
5:00-6:30 p.m. K of C Spaghetti Dinner (Social Hall)

Sunday, April 30
9:30, 11 & 5:45 Religious Education
9:45 a.m. New Parishioner Meeting (Adult Formation)
12:00 p.m. Youth return from Retreat in Brooklyn
7:00 p.m. Youth Group Meeting (Youth Room)

Glory to you....

This years' Easter Vigil was particularly eventful for 12 of our parishioners as they celebrated the Sacraments of Initiation. We shared the excitement of six of our catechumens as they stepped into the baptismal pool.

They are: Brad Borgeson, Benjamin Hoisington, Scott Oakes, Christopher Hoisington, Donald Oliver, and Jesse Hoisington.

They were joined by: Rick Fraser, Kim Heaman, Jim Luc,e Mary Ann Trudeau, Lee Ann Lovely, Joseph Curcuru as they completed the Sacraments of Initiation.

I'd like to give a special thank you to each of their sponsors, who represented us, the community, over the past year. Their commitment and willingness to share their faith.

They are: Tom Kolpacki, Al Rushak, Derek Hogland, Mary Ellen Walker, Patricia Kay, Gary McKay, Tom Murphy, Kathy McKay, Donna Price, Daniel Weir, Sue Weir, andSandee Seguin.

They are an outward sign of the continuing renewal of our Church.

We would like to congratulate them and their families, while we continue to offer them our prayers and support.

Banns of Marriage

I. Trent DeCamp & Amy Loveland
II. James Goss & Lori Ziolkowski

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. For the retreat, please bring your child, lunch and a snack to pass. WOMEN'S RETREAT at Dewitt on August 11-13. Please think about joining us for a wonderful time. JOURNEY WITH JESUS: July 31-August 4. Please call the office to register.

Sr. Maryetta

Piggy Bank - Childrens Envelopes

Several people have been inquiring about having envelopes for their children. We have purchased some and can be picked up anytime. They are located on the shelf across from the restrooms.

ON THE JOURNEY

Thursday Morning Scripture Study begins May 11 at 10:00 a.m. We will be traveling with St. Paul as we visit the places (via video) and meet some of the people (via scripture) that were important in his life. Sign up sheets for this somewhat unusual study are available in the gathering area. The St. Mary Magdalen Retirees will be meeting Monday, May 15 at 12:15 p.m. Monique and Joe Weis will be showing slides and sharing some their recent experiences in the mission fields. Please join us, bring a bag lunch. We will be gathering in the Adult Formation Room. Dessert and coffee will be provided.

Yours on the journey, Marilyn

THE IMPORTANCE OF CONFIRMATION

The Sacrament of Confirmation completes our initiation into the Catholic Church. If you are an adult who has not yet been Confirmed, you are invited to participate in an area-wide Adult Confirmation Program during the Easter Season. Six Thursday evening sessions will lead up to the celebration of Confirmation here in our own parish on Pentecost Sunday, June 11. The sessions will take place at St. Joseph Parish in Howell, beginning on May 4 (from 7:30 to 9:00pm). For more information and/or to register for the program, call our parish office at 229-8624.

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 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.

Youth News

I would like to thank the youth who acted out the Passion on Good Friday. They did a wonderful job and everyone was moved by the performance. Holy Thursday was a prayerful experience enjoyed by all.

Those of you who are interested in attending our Spring Retreat scheduled for April 28, 29, and 30, please pick up a permission slip as soon as possible and and return it to the office with $20. It will be a very rewarding experience.

Relay for Life we are putting together a team for this Cancer walk scheduled for May 19 & 20. If you are interested, please call me at 227-7937.

I hope that everyone has a wonderful Easter and is able to reflect and spend time with your families. I also hope that everyone has a safe and relaxing Spring Break.e, with St. Pat's and St. Mary Magdalen parishioners given first priority.

M.U.D. NEWS

We will be having a movie and game night on Friday, May 12 from 7-9:30pm. Sign-up sheets will be out next weekend and parent chaperons are needed.

For Your GOOD HEALTH -

CPR Heartsaver Courses Two classes will be available 10am-1pm & 6-9pm on Tuesday, May 23 (sign up sheets will be in the gathering area April 28/29). Confirmation of your class time and instructional materials will be forwarded to you. Fee is $10.00 and is payable at your scheduled class, this covers course materials. Parish Nurse Ministry invites all interested parishioners (nurses, allied health professionals and folks simply interested in promoting wellness of body, mind and spirit) to join their ministry. As we begin to plan the coming year, we are seeking individuals willing to share their time and talent to promote specific health interests as well as support the ministry on an ongoing basis. So far we have been fortunate to have parishioners in the fields of dentistry and dietetics assist us with health promotions. Join us at our next meeting Monday, May 1, 10am. Any questions please contact Joyce Gonda (810) 632-7961.

Thank you note

Dear Parishioners and Staff,

First, I wish to thank you all for your prayers. I really believe that is what got me through this whole thing. Second, I want to thank all the people that made me and my family dinner. It really meant a lot to us. I know how busy your schedules are, and making an extra dinner is time consuming. The dinners were not only nutritious, but very tasty as well. Thanks so much for your unending support. You are wonderful people.

Love, Margo Twork & Family

ENROLLMENT FOR ST. PATRICK SCHOOL

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. Patrick's/St. Mary Magdalen and in accordance with the school admissions policy. New first graders will be invited to visit St. Patrick'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. Patrick's and St. Mary Magdalen parishioners given first priority.

SPAGHETTI DINNER

The next K of C Spaghetti Dinner will be next Saturday, April 29, from 5-6:30pm in the social hall. The menu includes meat or meatless pasta, fresh-baked garlic toast, tossed salad, ice cream, coffee, tea, soda and wine. Admission is $5.00 for singles, $4.00 for seniors, children-$2.50 and families-$15.00. Door prizes will be awarded. (No sign-up is required.)

Don't Miss Out on the Outing St. Mary Magdalen Golf Outing Saturday, May 20, 2000 Ironwood Golf Club, Howell 18 holes of Scramble Golf with cart Continental Breakfast Buffet Dinner Prizes $75 per player Sign up this week. Registration closes April 23, 2000. Forms are available in the gathering area.ervice is available to all parishes by calling 1-800-627-7846 or checking the internet at www.masstimes.org.