We send you forth with our blessing, into what we trust will be, a promising future!

I would also like to congratulate the parents of these young men and women. Thank you for all your love and perseverance over these several years!

At all of our Liturgies, we will invite everyone to choose a "flame" from the baskets held by our hospitality folks. Each flame names one of the nine fruits or results of the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

At the 9 a.m. Liturgy, we select the newest members of our Pastoral Council. In the past, we have done it after the Liturgy. But it only takes a minute or two (a short verse from Acts, a moment of quiet prayer and then the drawing of the names), so I would ask you to join me in praying that the Holy Spirit will send us leadership to help guide our community.

At the 11 a.m. Liturgy, we will confirm a couple of adults who have been preparing for Confirmation during the Easter Season.

Lastly, after each Liturgy, you are invited to share your gifts and talents with the community by joining one of our several ministry teams. This will be the last week of our ministry fair and your last chance to make a one-year commitment to one of the planning groups responsible for making our vision a reality. So, if you would like to join the Community Life; Adult Formation; (Youth) Formation; Properties; Stewardship; Wellness or Worship Team — next weekend will be your last opportunity to join!

Please consider sharing your gifts!!

Fr. Dave Howell

Please remember in your prayers Cindy Denhard and family in the death of Mary Gerber, Cindy’s mother, and Denise Putnam and family in the death of Mary Lenore Chisholm, Denise’s mother.

Pentecost was a Jewish feast that celebrated the beginning of the harvest. It took place 50 days after the feast of Passover. Jewish pilgrims came to Jerusalem from all over the ancient world for the celebration. Today we hear how Pentecost became a Christian feast.

In concluding his letters, St. Paul always had a section instructing his converts about the correct way to live as Christians. Today’s passage comes near the end of his letter to the Galatians. Paul offers a sharp contrast between life in the flesh (meaning: life prone to sin) and life in the Spirit.

The Gospel text here is made up of two sections from John’s account. The first is about witness. We who receive the Holy Spirit witness by an ongoing personal, profound experience of Jesus, by heartfelt conviction, and expressing this conviction outwardly. The second part is about the importance of truth revealed by the Holy Spirit, is gradual, as we can hear it for our mission in life.

Jesus is the perfect steward — watching carefully over all who had been entrusted to Him by the Father and the sending them all out into the world in service. May I similarly protect and wisely use the gifts entrusted to me!

As of May 27,2003 - 233 families of our parish have make a gift to the DSA. Our gifts total $45,745. Our goal this year is $ 58,577. If you have not made a decision about your gift to the DSA please pray about your gift. Your can either bring your gift card to the parish office or place it in the collection basket.

Many people have been asking me about working with our children in the fall! We train everyone who works in our formation classes AND we give you your own personal lead catechist to work with and give out door prizes during the year. We will start the training in August this year. If you are interested in helping in the program in the fall we need help in many different ways. Call or stop by my office for more information. If you know you want to help at a certain session or grade, let me know now! The ministry fair is continuing this weekend, we need many more volunteers to work with our youth in the fall. There are so many areas that are flexible to meet your needs! Besides sharing your faith there are just so many perks to helping out in Religious Ed! Consider being on the Formation Team! Our meetings are the third Monday of the month and we offer the BEST snacks of all the ministry teams! Stop by our table for details!

If you did not pick up your child’s First Eucharist Certificate, you may pick it up in the Gathering Area, as well as their pictures if you had them taken. Have a good week!

Registration forms are in the gathering area. Leadership is needed, and those in 6 grade and older are invited to be helpers! Call Peggy Weingartz at 220-1678 or Mary in the office for more information!

The green plants in our gathering area are in need of a tender loving caretaker. Weekly watering and fertilizing is needed. Some need their roots cut and need new pots and others need some medicine. If you are able to help in this area, please call Diane in the parish office.

Join one of the ministry teams and share your faith and the gifts given to you from God.

Tom and I would like to congratulate all the graduating seniors! May you be blessed with success not only in furthering your education but in friendships as well. The next 4-6 years will bring you many new opportunities and challenges. Remember one thing; always keep God in your heart and mind with everything you do.

I would like to thank Wendie Switala who organized our bottle and can drive this weekend. She printed flyers, organized teens and subdivisions, and even opened her home for the empties where they could be sorted and stored until they could all be taken back. Thank you so much!

Mark your calendars for June 20, as it will be our end of the year pool party potluck from 5-10 pm. The Nashar’s have generously opened their home again for us. There will be more information at our meeting tonight from 7-9 pm.

Tuesday July 8, we will be going to Cedar Point. Next week at our Sunday evening meeting, I will be passing out permission slips.

There is a sign up sheet out in the gathering area for our pool party potluck. The Slacks have opened their home for us on Saturday June 14 from 4-9 pm. Please sign up to let us know how many to expect and what you will be bringing. Contact me in the parish offices with questions.

Have you been introduced to fellow church members and later forgotten their names? Do you wish you had a tool to reach new members? Would you like a FREE professional portrait of your family? Each parish member is important and we want you and your family to appear in our directory. In return for having your picture taken, you will receive a FREE directory and a FREE 8x10 Color Portrait! Only one appointment with the photographer will be necessary. Olan Mills will show you your proofs immediately after your portrait is taken so you can choose your picture for the directory. For your convenience, you have several easy ways to make an appointment:

**Pick up a form in the gathering area and return it by mail or fax form to parish office (810) 229-6471.

**Sign-up at church June 14/15 thru June 28/29,2003

During the month of May, we celebrated the sacrament of Baptism with Gabriel William Bidinger, son of Kathryn; Benjamin Daniel Hauck, son of Richard & Jennifer, and Grace Elizabeth Monte, daughter of Scott & Beth.

We congratulate their parents and godparents and offer them our prayers and support, as they accompany them on their journeys of faith.

"The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold.

Wed., June 11 Ideas for next year.

Wed., June 18 Picnic at the Parish Pavillion.

All Moms are welcomed with any age children.

Mark your calendars for Tues., June 10, 12:00 noon for a potluck outdoor picnic at the Parish Pavillion. The Seniors’ from Woodland will be joining us.

During the 12 weeks from June 3 - August 26, all interested quilters and quilters-to-be are invited to join in making a theme quilt. The finished quilt will be given to someone who is ill or has another need. All the members enjoy prayer, fun, and conversation. Meeting will be Tuesdays, at 10:00 a.m.

Sister Joyce

Mark your calendars for Renew’s first ever POTLUCK. If you are a past participant from either season (Fall & Lent), or if you are interested in learning more about RENEW, join us for a relaxed evening where you can talk about your experience with others in the know.

Men and women are needed to help re-paint the Barn and Stable on Sat. June 7, 14, & 21. Come and meet your fellow parishioners and enjoy a few hours of doing God’s work. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Sign up sheets will be in the gathering area.

1 Stop Tire Distributor

Visit our free information meeting on Tues. June 10, at 7 pm. Held at Adoption Associates, Inc. of Farmington Hills, this informal presentation will highlight our international programs in China, Russia, Moldova, and Guatemala — as well as presenting tips and information on building families through domestic adoption. To RSVP, call Adoption Associates, Inc. at 248-474-0990.

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.

If you would like to have a Liturgy celebrated for a special intention, please call the parish office to make arrangements. A contribution is usually made to pay for the cost of the bread and wine and all the other items that are needed for the celebration of the Liturgy.

The e-mail addresses for the staff of St. Mary Magdalen have changed. Please note the following:

Fr. Dave Howell pastor1@saintmarymagdalen.org

Dave Scharf deacon1@saintmarymagdalen.org

Jim Chevalier deacon2@saintmarymagdalen.org

Sr. Joyce Hoile pastmin1@saintmarymagdalen.org

Sr. Maryetta pastmin2@saintmarymagdalen.org

Kay Thurmon sect1@saintmarymagdalen.org

Josie Doucette sect2@saintmarymagdalen.org

Margaret Callaghan youth1@saintmarymagdalen.org

Anne Williams rcia@saintmarymagdalen.org

Catholic Social Services of Lansing/St. Vincent Home is on the planning committee for this year’s Catholic Charities-USA conference being held in Detroit September 11-15. We are seeking parishioners from the Lansing Diocese to assist with hospitality at the Metro Airport and the Renaissance Hotel, where the conference is being held. This important conference will be meeting on human needs and social injustices. Volunteers can attend workshops at no cost and all their parking is paid for. For more information, call Fran Cook (517) 272-1524, Ext 108.

Are you frustrated, hurt, or angry at each other? Are you constantly arguing or fighting? Do you feel cold, alone, or distant? Do you feel disillusioned or bored? Are you thinking about separation or divorce? Have you given up on talking it out? And you don’t know how to change or where to turn? Retrouvaille can help. For confidential information about the program or for registration, call 800-470-2230

(10 days) The Beatification of Mother Teresa of Calcutta & Best of Italy—Venice, Florence, Assisi, Rome

(10 days) The Beatification of Mother Teresa & Holy Shrines of Italy- Assisi, Loreto, Lanciano, San Giovanni, Rome

(8 days) The Beatification of Mother Teresa and Roman Saints & Sanctuaries — Rome

St. Joseph Mercy on Byron Rd. in Howell, MI., will host the Couple to Couple League’s 4-part Natural Family Planning series beginning Sat. June 28, 2003, time: 9—11am. Call Brandon Or Corrine Rogers, a CCL Certified Teaching Couple, 517-552-9302.

Catholic Men’s Movement — The next MEN’S NIGHT will be on Thurs., June 5, 2003 at 7:30pm. The speaker is James Peliska, father of a home-schooling family of six. James will tell his story and help us get a grip on what it means to be truly pro-life in his talk: Fighting For Life — A Scientist Reponds to the Assault on Human Life.

Will offer a spiritual weekend for widowed, divorced, and separated persons Oct 10,11& 12 in Jackson, MI. at the St. Joseph Center, 1000 E. Porter Street. Designed to help those among us who are wounded by the loss of a spouse, the weekend is gently guided by a trained team of peers. It is a time for working through grief and moving on to a new beginning in life. Pre-registration is required. Contact Mary Jo, to 810-229-0040 for more information.

The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.