ALL THINGS CONSIDERED

 

SUMMER TIME The wonderful thing about summer is that temperatures rise and activities slow down. It gives us the opportunity to enjoy the wonders of nature, family and friends.

As you may have noticed, I am not present this weekend and a priest from Cross International has presided over the weekend’s Liturgies.

My sister, niece and I are out at my cottage enjoying a few days of “togetherness” and nature.

I’ll see you next weekend!

Fr. Dave Howell

 

 

Please pray that the sick will respond to God’s healing will, especially: Jeanne Pattison, Karen Davis, Christina Putnam, Ellen Colombo, Joyce, John Wood, Linda Wood, Joel Endres, Patricia Shepard, Albert DeMonaco, Fred Laber, John Colombo, Sally Myers, Dynetta Cadaret, Ray Weis, Jeannie Prather, John Collins, Lisa Hearn, Julius Sharpy, 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 remember in your prayers Paul Horvath and family in the death of Irene Horvath, Paul’s mother.

 

 

Sunday, July 6

Ez 2:2-5/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6

Monday, July 7

Gn 28:10-22/Mt 9:18-26

9:00 am Communion Service

Tuesday, July 8

Gn 32:23-33/Mt 9:32-38

9:00 am Communion Service

Wednesday, July 9

Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7, 17-24

7:00 pm Communion Service

Thursday, July 10

Gn 44:18-21, 23-29, 45:1-5/Mt 10:7-15

9:00 am VJohn Greilach

Friday, July 11 – Benedict, abbot

Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Mt 10:16-23

9:00 am VJoseph Pasienza

Saturday, July 12

Gn 49:29-33; 50:15-24/Mt 10:24-33

Sunday, July 13

Am 7:12-15/Eph 1:3-14/Mt 6:7-13

4:30 (Vigil) VHarold Jones

9:00 am St. Mary Magdalen

11:00 am VEugene Nawrocki

 

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Amos 7:12-15

Amos preached about 750 years before Christ and was the first prophet whose words were put into writing. At the time, the Jewish people were split into two kingdoms: Israel in the north and Judah in the south. Amos was not a prophet by occupation, but was sent by God to preach in the northern kingdom at the shrine of Bethel. Our reading begins at that point.

Ephesians 1: 3-14

Today and the next few weeks, we will be reading consecutively from the letter to the Ephesians. Ephesus, a major seaport on the western coast of what is today Turkey, was a center for early Christians. Today’s passage is the beginning of the letter and is a prayer praising God for the good things God has done for us.

Mark 6: 7-13

In this brief reading we hear the great commission that should guide any and all of us. It is simple yet specific. The Lord chooses us to proclaim His kingdom. We have been given such lavish blessings from God in Jesus Christ. We are to share what has been given to us.

 

 

 

STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK

This weekend as we celebrate the Independence of our country, we will do well to echo the Psalmist, saying, “Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy.“ May we always recognize and use wisely the gifts of freedom and abundance He has showered upon us.

 

ELECTRONIC PAYMENT OPTION

for Sunday Contributions

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.

 

 

Monday, July 7

7:00 p.m. Olan Mills Committee Mtg (AFR)

Tuesday, July 8

6:00 a.m. Youth to Cedar Point

10:00 a.m. Scripture/Stitches (AFR/Rm.4)

6:00 p.m. BeFrienders

7:30 p.m. Community Life (Rm.8)

7:30 p.m. K of C (Rectory LL)

Wednesday, July 9

Thursday, July 10

9:30 a.m. Rosary (Church)

7:30 p.m. Music Ministry

Friday, July 11

Saturday, July 12

9-4:00 NCYC Car Wash (Walters

4:30 p.m. K of C Installation

6:00 p.m. K of C Reception

Sunday, July 13

 

OF FAITH AND SERVICE

Bible Study

A study of the major prophets, with emphasis on the prophet Isaiah will be offered two different times beginning July 16^th. Registration Forms are in the gathering area. Please notice that in the Bulletin & Sunday Liturgy for the next several weeks will be a reading from some of the prophets.

 

Heart to Heart Conversations for Mothers & Daughters on Puberty & Growing Up

Sunday, July 20, 1:00-5:00 pm in the Community Room at St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital. Cost is $45.00 for Mom & 1 daughter, and $10.00 for each additional participant.

 

M.O.M.S. Ministry

During the summer months the M.O.M.S. group meets more casually by going to day activities, parks, picnics and swimming. If you were unable to come during the school schedule and would like to be involved for the summer you may contact Stephanie Wayman (517) 552-2465 or Juli Sharton (810) 228-4573

Sr. Joyce

 

E-MAIL ADDRESSES -- 20 percent of our email addresses are no longer valid! If you have changed your email address since you registered in the parish, PLEASE CONTACT DEACON DAVE: We need to update our files! THANK YOU!

Fall Confirmation: The Bishop has set the date for Saturday 4:30 Liturgy, on December 13, 2003! Walk-in Registration for fall classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office from 10:00am-2:00pm; see Josie!

As you’re lying by the pool, I know you are thinking, “Gee, I want to help out our youth in the fall!” Catechists and aides are needed for our classes! Come join our team and share your faith with our youth! If you are interested in helping in the fall program, call Mary at 229-8624 for information.

For those catechists interested in continuing your certification process, classes are being held in Adrian on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, July 29-31. (If you aren’t helping with JWJ, you are welcome to take these classes!). Any Catechists in grades 6-8 interested in attending some youth ministry training or a conference for youth ministry please let me know, as these opportunities will help you in the classrooms as well! More info about these opportunities can be found on the bulletin board in my office! Please let me know if you are interested.

Registration for JWJ- forms can be found in the gathering area. We are still looking for adult leaders to help! Please call Peggy Weingartz 810 220-1678 to volunteer!

During the rest of the month of July I will have earlier hours in the day. If I am not available, I will check my voicemail (#15) and get back to you! Enjoy the week!

Mary mmahar@parishmail.com

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GOD’S KITCHEN

 

 

St. Joseph Church in Howell will be opening a soup kitchen for the needy and for the lonely. God’s Kitchen will be opened every Wednesday, starting July 2^nd, St. Mary Magdalen Church will be helping out every 4^th Wednesday.

Sign-up sheets will be in the Gathering Area for all who wish to participate in this ministry. Volunteers are needed for:

Cooking – 4pm-6pm

Serving – 6pm-7pm

Hospitality – 5:30pm-7pm

Security – 5:30pm-7pm

Clean-Up – 7pm-8pm

For more information contact Ann Fraser, 517-545-9279, or Deacon Dave, 810-229-8624.

 

Last weekend we had our National Relief Network car wash. We raised $350! Thank you so much for being so generous. Thank you too to Ed Govan, the manager at Walters Home Appliance, who so generously let us use the water and space for the car wash. Thank you!.

Schedules are more relaxed in the summer. No school, sports or football games. Picnics, family gatherings and vacations take precedence that is true, but let’s not let our prayer life or attendance at church become lax either. During the days of summer it is easier to put God on hold for a while, because we are enjoying ourselves. I want to remind you that God enjoys the good times just like we do. Include him by praying before you travel, before you eat, and just because! Thank him for your family, food and friends. It’s nice to be acknowledged for the good things you do; God appreciates it to.

M.U.D (6, 7 and 8 graders)

Many of you eighth graders are wondering when you can move up and join the high school youth group. While I am thrilled you want to be involved, the regular meetings do not begin until September. I am looking forward to meeting new people and seeing you who have been involved with the MUD activities. Have a great summer!

Margaret Callaghan

 

MINISTERS OF PRAYER

Sunday, July 6 Jack Hornsberger

Monday, July 7 Joyce Muchler, Pete Kelly, Mary Ellen Magon

Tuesday, July 8 Kathy LaTarte

Wednesday, July 9 Chris Camden, Leo Camden

Thursday, July 10 Tim Parcella

Friday, July 11 Steve Oliveri

Saturday, July 12 Mary Helen Buntin

 

CHARITY & JUSTICE-Has a dresser & crib (donated by Jan Carpenter) in the gathering space. If you would like to assist a family in need, please take a tag & return your unwrapped item, with the tag & place it in the dresser or crib. The baby bottle is there for monetary donations for milk & formula.

 

"SHARING YOUR FAITH"

Share and learn more about your faith! Give support and watch someone grow in their faith! If you like sharing your faith with others, then maybe being a sponsor is part of your journey in faith. For more information on becoming a sponsor, call Ann Fraser, (517) 545-9279 or for information on other areas of RCIA involvement including hospitality team, the retreat team, catechist team and others, call the Diane Kubus at 229-8624.

RETREATS

 

Women’s Retreat

August 15, 16, 17th in Dewitt, MI.

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

 

Christian Imagination Retreat from July 13-15. Students entering grades 7-9 who are interested in learning more about Tolkein, C.S. Lewis and other brilliant minds are invited to attend. Fr. Robert Copeland, associate pastor of St. Robert’s Parish in Flushing will lead the fascinating study of these authors. Please call 517-669-8321 for more information.

 

2003 Summer Scripture Days – “God’s People Seeking Peace” August 5,6, & 7th, will be presented by Sr. Dorothy Janaitis, O.P. at Bethany House, St. Francis Retreat Center located in Dewitt, Michigan. Summer Scripture Days is an opportunity for adults to increase their Scripture-based knowledge, to reflect on their faith and to be empowered to pass on their faith to their families and others. It will be a time to enjoy the beauty of the retreat center, a time for prayer, recreation, good food and fellowship. Participation is limited. Registration deadline is July 14. For information call Catholic Charities 517-342-2458 or e-mail lrogge@dioceseoflansing.org. Brochures are available in your parish office.

 

Retrouvaille, a French word meaning rediscovery is helping couples put the pieces back together and rebuild loving relationships. If your marriage is tearing the two of you apart, if there is no meaningful communication, if you are considering separation or divorce, there will be a Retrouvaille weekend at St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt August 22-24, 2003. For further information, call 517-669-6631.

 

Beginning Experience of Lansing 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.

 

1-800-MASS TIMES 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.

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

 

TOMZ OPTICAL

 

 

 

 

BEFRIENDER MINISTRY TRAINING

This ministry is a program of lay pastoral care, where specially trained persons enter into caring relationship with others at times of particular need by visiting with them, being with them, and bringing emotional and spiritual support. A BeFriender candidate develops communication skills, faith sharing and ministry reflection. It also addresses issues such as grief and loss, spirituality, aging, listening, and confidentiality. BeFrienders are there to listen, not to solve problems or impose solutions. BeFrienders can also discern, with the person they visit, whether to refer them to a professional.

Are you called? Does this ministry speak to something within? There will be training for BeFriender Ministry on Aug. 7, 8, and 9, then Aug. 14, 15, and 16, and end on Aug. 21, 22, and 23. If you would like further information regarding this training, please call Judy Scharf (248) 889-0274

SUMMER FUN FEST

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

 

SINGLE & YOUNG ADULT PICNIC

Kensington Metropark, 2240 W. Buno Rd. Milford, South Martindale Beach “T” 12 Noon.

You’re invited!! Singles 35-55 and (Young Adults 20’s – 30’s single & married) . . .Mark your calendars for Sat. Aug. 2 to come to our great picnic. This was well attended last year. Bring a dish to pass beverage & games. Children are welcome. Swimming beach and pavilion. Cost is free. To attend, call 517-342-2494 or e-mail afowle@dioseseoflansing.org.

 

25TH ANNUAL ST. AUGUSTINE CHICKEN BBQ will be held Sunday, Aug. 3, rain or shine. Serving from 11:30am til 5:30pm. There’ll be dinner, door prizes, raffle prizes, live music and much, much more. St. Augustine is located at 6481 Faussett Road.

MAPLEGROVE CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS, presented by Catholic Social Services, is comprised of prevention and education groups for Livingston County children, grades 1-8, and their parents. Through play and interaction, children and parents will be offered a message of substance abuse prevention, positive reinforcement of feelings, problem-solving, personal safety, and the role of family. Come for two weeks, July 21 & July 28, 2003, Monday through Thursday, at the First United Methodist Church, 1230 Bower Rd., Howell. For more information, contact LCCSS, 517-545-5944.

 

DONATIONS NEEDED OF TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE

 

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES

The Iraq war and the decade of sanctions before it have left an overwhelming 60% of the Iraqi population dependent on emergency programs. Relief activities such as providing food, medicine and shelter are being carried out in Iraq by Catholic Relief Services. Pray for all people affected by the war. Updated Iraq resources are available on the CRS website at www.catholicrelief.org.

CRS is accepting donations for the relief effort. Parishes and individuals can forward contributions to Diocese of Lansing, 300 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI. 48933 Attn: Theresa Johnson. Please make checks payable to Diocese of Lansing. Memo: Iraq Relief

 

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. “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” John 15:13. ref. Gift of Life Agency.

 

ARE YOU CALLED TO WORK WITH OTHERS? Project Rachel is looking for a few good men and women to work with our hurting post abortive brothers and sisters. If you are interested in being a support group leader, belonging to the speakers’ bureau, or being a mentor, call Wilson Perkowski at the Project Rachel office 517-342-2581 to find out how.

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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. Those volunteering can attend workshops at no cost and all their parking is paid for. For more information, please call Fran Cook at (517) 272-1524, Ext 108.

 

Sonographers Needed

Pregnancy Helpline has experienced tremendous growth in the number of clients we serve and are in desperate need of Sonographers willing to share some time to help save babies. We will work around your schedule and will be grateful for even a few hrs. per month. Please consider this life saving ministry. Sonograms save lives. Call Joan Hutchison at 810-494-5433 for more infomation.

 

FAITH MAGAZINE ON TAPE

Did you know that FAITH magazine is available on tape? The print version is available on audiotape for persons who are sight-impaired, or those who have difficulty holding printed material. An annual subscription is just $15.00. Call Ministry with Persons with disabilities at 517-342-2500.