Two members of the softball team are also parishioners: Darcie Thomas and the outstanding (and much photographed) second base player, Sarah Milosek. I suspect we will be hearing more about these two!

Congratulations to all the female athletes of Brighton High.

Three feast days pre-empt the 11 — 13 Sundays of Ordinary (meaning "counted") Sundays of the Church Year.

Trinity Sunday, comes the Sunday after Pentecost, and celebrates the revelation of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

This Sunday, the Feast of the Body of Christ (Corpus Christi) reminds us of how we are strengthened on our life’s journey. We are fed with the Body & Blood of the risen Lord!

Next Sunday is the Feast of Ss. Peter and Paul. It is always celebrated on June 29 and when it falls on a Sunday, it replaces the regular Sunday celebration.

A SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY: What makes that feast extra special for us is that it is also the anniversary of the founding of our parish! Therefore, next Sunday, we turn 10 years old.

Fr. Dave Howell

Please remember in your prayers Kathy Smith and family in the death of Earl Wolff, Kathy’s father.

Acts of the Apostles 12:1-11

Here, Peter is imprisoned not because of a crime he committed, but because his accuser — King Herod — felt it politically advantageous to persecute the church so detested by the Jewish leaders. But God’s hand was clearly at work in the survival of the early church.

2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 17-18

Paul writes in prison, aware that his life as an ambassador for Christ is rapidly coming to an end. This, his last letter is addressed to the one who will take over his mission. It is a deeply personal letter in which a great man looks back over his life and prepares for its end. Paul ends hid final testament with praise; "Praise to the Lord who more than once rescued him from the lion’s mouth!"

Matthew 16: 13-19

Here is one of the most important passages in the gospels. Jesus is firmly identified by his disciples as the Messiah, the anointed One promised by God as savior.

The bishops’ stewardship pastoral asks, "And what do Christians bring to the Eucharistic Celebration and join there with Jesus’ offering?" The answer: "Their lives as Christian disciples; their personal vocations and the stewardship they have exercised regarding them; their individual contributions to the great work of restoring all things in Christ."

St. Mary Magdalen is pleased to offer its members an option of making Sunday contributions electronically — through direct transfer from your designated checking/savings account. Your contribution will be transferred from you checking/savings account on the first business day after the first Sunday of every month. If you wish to sign up for the program, enrollment forms can be located in the gathering area or at the parish office. Any questions contact Kay Thurmon, 229-8624.

As of June 16,2003 279 families of our parish have make a gift to the DSA. Their gifts total $57,211. Our goal this year is $58,577. We have reached 98% of our goal. If you have not made a decision about your gift to the DSA please set aside a few minutes to pray about your gift. Bring your gift card to the parish office or place it in the collection basket.

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 parish directory. For your convenience, you have several easy ways to make an appointment:

On Wednesday, June 25, we will celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick during the 7pm Liturgy. All who have serious or chronic illness are especially invited.

Walk-in Registration for fall classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office from 10:00 am -2:00 pm Just ask Josie or Mary (If I’m not swimming)! Many of our classes are filling up so please have a 2^nd choice ready.

That’s how long our youth are in formation classes each year! It’s only minutes of your time! Can you make the time to help? Catechists and aides are needed for our classes! We train everyone, put two of you in each class, give you the opportunity to share God’s Word, offer great incentives during the year, we have great camaraderie between all the catechists, we even offer grade level Lead Catechists to give you personal assistance and will start training you at the end of August! Come join our team and share your faith with our youth! If you are interested in helping in the fall program call or stop by my office for more information.

Catechist training opportunities dates are already set for the fall. Catechists and Aides mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 27, Wed Sept. 10 and 17 from 6:30-8:30 in the hall. Don’t forget our big day of formation classes being held on Saturday, September 27 for Souper Saturday!

Please pray that the sick will respond to God’s healing will, especially: Albert DeMonaco, John Colombo, Fred Laber, Christina Putnam, Grace Craft, Dynetta Cadaret, Ray Weis, Jeannie Prather, John Collins, Lisa Hearn, Julius Sharpy, Joel Endres, Jodi Orrick, Jean, Brad, Karen, Irene Bonnee, Pat Dalgleish, Colleen Whelan, Timothy Lee, Grace Wagner, David, Janet Lemannski, Jean Campeau, Michael Robertson, Glenda Spicer, Patricia Ritter, Dora Demarais, Carol Sitkauskas, Alyssa Roney, Margaret Renaud, Mary Thomas, Tammie Kramer, Kay Barrett, Don Schommer, Tim Vedder, Joan Monforton, Wilber Emery, William Modic, Kelly Ferencz, Joan Hutchinson, Jamie Leugers, Mark Ruf, Jonathon Forbes, Joseph Hinkle, Carole Jones, Barbara Donner, Pam Davis, Eric Truhn, Judy Woughter, Stella Paweski, Marcella, Andrew Doyle, Emilee Ritter, John Matta, Megan Grech, George Rutton, Pat Cote, Tom Clark, Bridget, Laura, Becky Wilson, Bradley Stevens, Alexandria Nelson, Debbie, Ralph Bennett, Evelyn, June Bennett, Ethan Montague, Matt Even, Bishop Povish, and Donovan.

Please keep in your prayers this week Paul Nashar and Chris Monte as they will spend the week in Lansing at the Diocesan Youth Leadership Camp. They will be with 90 other teens learning, praying, and creating new friendships. It is a wonderful opportunity for them to grow personally and in their love for God.

If you would like to donate items for our Tin Can Raffle to take place at the parish picnic, you can do so by contacting me. We would appreciate donations such as gift certificates, themed baskets, free manicures, pedicures, etc. We will be collecting donations all summer long.

There are still open spaces for the NCYC trip scheduled this November. If you are interested, contact me in the parish offices.

Make time in your day next Saturday to come and have your car washed at Walters Home Appliance on Grand River. All proceeds will help fund our National Relief Network trip next month.

There is no meeting this weekend.

M.U.D (6, 7 and 8 graders) We have another exciting year planned for the middle school students. If you are interested in finding out more about what the MUD students do, contact me in the parish offices.

Name recognition is a major component in our world today. There exists a need to connect, to let people ‘know’ what you’re about. The name BeFriender Ministry could leave the impression you need to be provided a ‘friend’, as if you don’t have any: or that life is in such turmoil you can’t meet the challenge. These are NOT the reasons you might want a BeFriender. Sometimes, those we are closest to, so feel our pain, or have a vested interest in the outcomes of our lives, that it prevents them from just receiving where we’re at without judgment or ‘fixing’.

Having a trained, supervised, pastoral listener that provides a confidential place to have feelings, fears, and challenges heard and received, provides a space to identify problems, find the wisdom, courage, and grace within to allow growth through whatever life transitions we may find ourselves in.

These ARE some of the reasons you may want a BeFriender minister. If you wish further information for yourself or others please call Judy Scharf (248) 889-0274.

Kindness is difficult to give away

because it keeps coming back.

Registration Forms are in the gathering area.

It is not too soon to mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6^th, 4:30 p.m. outdoor Mass and Parish Picnic. More details will be coming over the summer months.

St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt is offering its annual Scripture days August 5^th, 6^th,and 7^th. Sister Dorothy Jonaitis, O.P. is presenter. Registration is limited and the deadline to register is July 14^th. Please see me for the Registration Forms.

Sr. Joyce

While driving around Livingston County among so many new stores, houses, condos, and apartments, have you also noticed all the new churches being built, added to, or renovated? When those who believe in God as our Creator undertake these kinds of construction projects, do we have any different considerations than anyone else?

On Sunday, June 29^th, the Charity and Justice Team of Saint Mary Magdalen will feature Danielle Conroyd, the IHM Sisters project manager and Lynn Rogien, the project manager from the Christman Company as speakers. They will describe this transforming project as the sixth and final workshop in this series on environmental subjects.. The workshop will be presented here at St. Mary Magdalen at 6PM.

For further information or questions call 517 546-7053.

Lighthouse Tree Care

For the last three years, our parish has benefited from the training and experience of Anne Williams, who has served as our director of the RCIA process. Anne has decided to enter a doctoral program, which will surely be very time consuming. As a result, she has decided that she can no longer continue as our RCIA director.

For several years now, Diane Kubus has increasingly taken on more and more responsibility for the Liturgical life of our parish. She has been training Liturgical ministers, organizing schedules and keeping people informed of any changes that affect their ministry. Beginning July 1, Diane will become a part time member of parish staff as Liturgical Coordinator. In this role, she will work with Fr. Dave and all our Liturgical ministers so that the quality of our worship continues to improve and inspire.

For the coming year, Diane will serve as RCIA Coordinator as well as Liturgical Coordinator. Diane has worked with the RCIA team for several years now and has a good sense of the process. Moreover, since the Liturgical rituals are an important part of the process, the two roles seem to fit together.

With the support of our RCIA team, our parishioners and staff during this coming year, Diane will be a very able addition to our parish staff.

While we will miss Anne’s guidance of the RCIA, she will continue as a spiritual director, lector, BeFriender Minister trainer and parishioner!

Please save these dates for a wonderful, thought-provoking, prayerful weekend. You may call Sr. Maryetta for more information at (810) 229-8624.

Give the Gift of Life — Organ & Tissue Donation information can be found in the pamphlet rack. Please explore this life giving choice and consider adding your name to the Michigan Organ & Donor Registry. Today, transplantation is a routine practice that can improve and even save the lives of those suffering with organ failure, bone defects, burns and blindness. Donating organs is an act of charity, fraternal love, and self-sacrifice. John 15:13, reminds us that "No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends". ref. Gift of Life Agency.

St. Patrick’s Church has a social group for adult singles (30+ single, divorced, widowed) for the purpose of meeting other single adults in a local establishment to enjoy good food, fellowship and fun while planning group activities. This is not a dating service. We meet on the 1^st & 3^rd Monday of each month at E.G. Nick’s Restaurant on Grand River from 6:30-9pm. Dues: $2 per person/per night. For more information call Lynn at St. Pat’s Parish Office at (810) 229-9863.

Located on the grounds of St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt

Are you frustrated, hurt, angry with 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

St. Joseph in Dexter will be celebrating its summer funfest July 18, 19 & 20th. All are welcome to join them. Please call Cathy Carmack at 734-426-8483 for information.