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THE JOURNEY OF FAITH We have become somewhat familiar with the Christian Initiation of adults (and older children). Their formation period takes many months and goes through many stages. The process begins with a period of inquiry. When they and their catechists believe there is sufficient understanding and faith, we celebrate the Rite of Acceptance with these Inquirers. This rite marks their intent to seriously pursue a deeper relationship with the Church. The Inquirers become Catechumen (or students of the Church).
When these Catechumen and their catechists believe there is sufficient understanding and faith, we celebrate the Rite of Election. This rite marks them as those chosen for initiation into the Church at Easter. Becoming a full member means that they will be Baptized, Confirmed and receive the Eucharist during the Great Easter Vigil.
THE CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF A CHURCH BUILDING follows a similar pattern! Our inquiry into our future needs enabled us to make a decision about what kind of building this parish should build. In the second phase of our project, we hired the architects to work with us on the design, the contractors who helped us with cost projections and then we had our fund drive. We took all of this to the Diocese which gave us both the bishop's approval and a financial commitment. Then we began the final phase of the project: construction.
On June 28 at 4 pm, Bishop Mengeling will celebrate the rites of dedicating a church which are patterned on the Christian Initiation of Adults.
Once we enter the worship area, water is brought to the bishop. He will bless it and then use the water to sprinkle both the assembly and the walls. After the homily, Litany of Saints and Prayer of Dedication, the bishop will anoint the altar and then the walls with Sacred Chrism. (This is the same holy oil used in Confirmation.) The altar will be "dressed" in a white cloth and then the Eucharist will be celebrated on it for the first time.
In many ways, the Rites of Dedication treat the building as if it is a person. This is because this "house for the Church" the People of God, is the personification of the people who gather in it. So with all the joy and pageantry we can muster, we will initiate our new building on June 28, dedicating it to the worship of the Father and the mission of Son. Fr. Dave Howell
If you would like to have a Liturgy celebrated for a special intention, arrangements can be made by calling Kay at the office. 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.
Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Timothy Richards
(brother of Judy Davis), Mary Kay Davis (mother of Mark Davis), Carl McKay (father of Gary
McKay), Adeline, Larry Baldinger, Mike, Roland, Allie, Karen, Rene', Brian, Donavan, Danny,
Walter, Yvette, Robert, Marilyn, Jim, Carol, Winn, Laurie and Barbara.
Registration for next year's religious education program will take place the week of June 15-19 from 8:30-3:30 and 6:30-8:00. Please come and register your children for the program. JOURNEY WITH JESUS will be held the week of August 3 through 7. Please register for the program. It will be a week of scripture stories, fun, crafts, time together and a wonderful time. Please call the office to register or to volunteer to assist. Sister Maryetta
We would like to wish all teens good luck on their final exams this week and congratulations to those graduating! At tonights meeting we will be studying for exams! Anyone who has not turned in their permission slip for Cedar Point please do so tonight.
BOTTLE & CAN DRIVE The Youth Group will be out collecting bottles and cans in July. Anyone interested in helping, please contact Kathy 229-7979 or Margaret 227-7937.
FAMILY FESTIVAL St. Mary's in Pinckney will be hosting Summer Fest '98 the weekend of June 12-14. Fun for the whole family, including dinners each night, live entertainment, arts, crafts, games and rides. For more information call (734) 878-3161.
Like a wedding, next weekend and more particularly, the dedication itself, will be an outward expression of the love that exists here under the umbrella of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church "witnessing to the resurrection." Yours on the journey, Marilyn
Last weekend approximately 975 people participated in the Liturgies. These folks contributed $8,283.10 to the parish. DSA as of May 31, the families of St. Mary Magdalen have pledged a total of $28,435.00 toward the 1998 Diocesan Services Appeal (DSA). Our parish goal is $43,963.00.
Monday, June 8
1 Kgs 17:1-6/Mt 5:1-12
9:00 a.m. John Loveland
Tuesday, June 9
1 Kgs 17:7-16/Mt 5:13-16
9:00 a.m. +Keith Erikson
Wednesday, June 10
1 Kgs 18:20-39/Mt 5:17-19
7:00 p.m. +Fr. Thomas Sparks
Thursday, June 11 - Barnabas, apostle
Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/Mt 5:20-26
9:00 a.m. +Cliff Shipley
Friday, June 12
1 Kgs 19:9a,11-16/Mt 5:27-32
9:00 a.m. Our children
Saturday, June 13 - Anthony of Padua, presb., relig., doctor
1 Kgs 19:19-21/Mt 5:33-37
Sunday, June 14 - The Body and Blood of Christ
Gn 14:18-20/1 Cor 11:23-26/Lk 9:11b-17
4:30 (Vigil) Jack Duffy
9:00 a.m. Mae & Ron O'Brien
11:00 a.m. St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners
Minister of the Word: Paul Schifko, Joan Monforton
Ministers of the Eucharist: Bob Monforton, Sue Tucker, Casey & Mike
Clabby, Anne Loveland
Ministry of Server: Beccie Govan, Tim Clabby
Ministry of Hospitality: Pfleger Family
Set-up at Church: Bob Monforton, Diane Kubus, Sue Hlavaty, Nan Jandasek
9:00 a.m. Sunday
Minister of the Word: Bill Colley, Janet Baldinger
Ministers of the Eucharist: Diane Deater, Marianne Quada, Fred Arthur,
Jan Carpenter, Karen Polcyn, Margaret Callaghan, June Brown
Ministry of Server: Dave Carpenter, Brett Quada, Bobby
Henderson
Ministry of Hospitality: Hucal family, Ann Meredith, Kathy Gannon,
Jan & Tony Altermatt, Bob & Donna
Sixbery
Nursery: Colleen Jayne
11:00 a.m. Sunday
Minister of the Word: Marilyn & Tom Farrington
Ministers of the Eucharist: Jack & Pam Hornsberger, Jim & Pam
Connor, Mike Christie, Joy Sullivan, Sally
Miracle
Minister of Server: Nate Thomas, John Reineke
Ministry of Hospitality: Michelle & Jim Yokum, Marty Daniels, Donna Clark,
Supervisor: Barb Fergus, Boone Weir
Nursery: Maureen Ostrom & Bridget Schaap
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