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07-16-00 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED CELEBRATING MARY MAGDALEN The Feast of St. Mary Magdalen is officially next Saturday, July 22, but two years ago the bishop gave us permission to move it to the nearest weekend. So next weekend will be our celebration of our parish feast day, and the Liturgy of the Sixteenth Sunday of the Church Year will be replaced by the Liturgy of St. Mary Magdalen. Because this is also the Jubilee Year, we will also observe the day as a special day of prayer. At the close of the 11 am Liturgy, we will carry the Eucharist to the Chapel so that our people can come there during the afternoon to spend some time with the Lord in prayer. I hope that as many of us as possible, especially our Ministers of Prayer and Eucharistic Ministers, will come and spend some time in prayer for the good of the parish and our people. At 6 pm, the Blessed Sacrament will be returned to the altar of the church and we will celebrate Evening Prayer or Vespers. Afterward, we will take a break for a snack in the hall. FRANK: IN CONCERT At 7 pm, our own Frank DeLamarre will provide an hour long concert in celebration of our parish feast day. Frank will sing some of his own songs as well as many contemporary ones in a style that will be uplifting, prayerful and a real joy! For the last year now, Frank has given concerts both locally and across the country. His clear, John Denver-like voice, his prayerful style and the joy he finds in music will make the concert a wonderful experience for all who participate. It will also help make our parish feast day a real day of celebration. Please join us! (There will be a free will offering taken up at the end of the concert.) I am looking forward to seeing you! Fr. Dave Howell Prayers Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Fr. Terry Dumas, Chouinard Infant Twins (Gabrielle & Alexander), Lee Alstott, Kyle Ward, Bob Iannuzzi, Vladimir Jandasek, Fr. Gil Rahrig, Joddi Metcalf, Vincent Kramer, Bob & Edith Waldeck, Ed Rigley, Susan Blakeley, Mike, Barry Karas, Genevieve Rupp, Sylvia Walzeak, Jason, Linda Nagle, Judy, Lou Lawrence, Thomas Payne, Joan & John Becker, Danielle Snowgold, Evelyn, Bud Newberry, Bishop Povish, Rosalie Fradette, John Sweeney, Roe, John Pepa, Margaret Resconich, Rose Kumler, Joanna Bloese, Maureen, Russ Gardner, Susan, Raynald Raymond, Al & Ann Polcyn, Pete, Norman Moon, Cornelius Smits, Matt Even, Ellen Colombo, Emerson Brown, Adeline Smith, Larry Cecil, Karen, Laurie Deirlein, Jeanette Wood, and Donovan. Celebrating Liturgy Sunday, July 16 Monday, July 17 Tuesday, July 18 Wednesday, July 19 Thursday, July 20 Friday, July 21 Saturday, July 22 Sunday, July 23 On the Calendar Saturday, July 22, St. Mary Magdalen. A devoted follower of Jesus. Mary is believed to have come from Magdala on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. Scripture has it that she was the woman who anointed Christ's feet at the house of Simon. Demons may have been cast out of her by Christ, she ministered to Christ and the Apostles in Galilee and was present at the Crucifixion. Mary Magdalen was one of the holy women who discovered the empty tomb on Easter morning, and was the first person to encounter the Risen Christ; hence, is called the "apostle of the Apostles". Traditionally reported to have accompanied St. John t o Ephesus, it is also stated that she went with Lazarus and his sisters to France. The Greek Church records that her relics were enshrined in Constantinople in 886, but tradition places her in France, stating that she had been a hermitess at La Sainte-Baume and was buried at Aix. In 745, her relics were moved to Vezelay because of a Saracen invasion, and in 1600 were placed in a sarcophagus donated by Pope Clement VIII. Mary Magdalen is known as the patroness of penitents. In Memoriam Please remember in your prayers the Jandasek Family in the death of their son, Keith Dunn. Gifts from God Fiscal Year runs from July 1,2000-June 30,2001 Dates to Remember Monday, July 17 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 Wednesday, July 19 Thursday, July 20 Friday, July 21 Saturday, July 22 Sunday, July 23 SALVATION ARMY SUMMER COLLECTION - Starting July 16 through July 30, we will be collecting new personal care items such as: soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, deodorant, diapers, wipes, laundry detergent, etc. There will be laundry hampers in the gathering space for your donations. As you do your shopping, please remember to purchase some of these items for the less fortunate in our community. Religious Education Registration for religious education took place two weeks ago and we still have many, many children who need to be registered. There are about 130 children signed up for JOURNEY WITH JESUS! We need about 75+ to make our goal of tons and tons. If you have never participated, it is a week of fun, crafts, song, community, craziness and love. Please sign up today! We are also looking for catechists, aides and people to assist in any
way. STILL NEEDED FOR JOURNEY WITH JESUS 24 oz. clear plastic bottles with caps (water bottles) Mineral Oil - Pringles Cans with Lids ON THE JOURNEY This is the time of the year when we begin putting together the fall and winter calendars for the parish. If you have ideas or requests for topics or classes you would like to see offered for adults, please let me know. We are looking for your input. The Adult Formation and Evangelization Team is in need of a few good men or women who are willing to help evaluate and promote adult ed programs for the parish. If you think you might be interested in sharing your ideas with this group please give me a call at 229-8624. Our Habitat for Humanity quilt is now traveling - visiting the homes of quilters who are working diligently to finish it. If you would like to help us, please give me a call or stop in to make arrangements for a transfer. Also, it's not too late to join the Summer Scripture and Stitches group which meets on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Adult Ed Room. This Tuesday, July 18, we will be gathering at my cottage "Three Sister & Co." for directions please call or stop by the office for a map. We combine quilting, Bible reflection and friendship. Yours on the journey, Marilyn Ministers of Prayer Schedule Sunday, July 16 Tim Houran, Joan Houran, Lisa Konieczka Youth Group Thank you to all who donated your bottles and cans last weekend. We appreciate your support. Our next weekly meeting will be Sunday, July 23, and then on July 30 we will host a meeting for the teens from St. Anne's in Detroit. A little girl was walking home from school in the midst of a severe thunderstorm with a lot of lightening. Her mother drove to pick her up and upon seeing her little girl, she noticed that her daughter kept looking up at the sky and smiling. The mother called her to the car and asked what she was doing. The girl looked at her mother and said, "God keeps taking pictures of me." No matter how severe things may seem to be at any given moment, we must remember that God is always with us. If we can look to the sky and smile every time our lives are gray with storm, then perhaps our troubles won't seem so bad. M.U.D. The sign-up sheet to serve lunch on July 22 at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen
is full. Thanks to all the students who signed up to make time in their
schedule to serve God's people. For Your Good Health: July is Purposeful Parenting Month. Part of parenting is fostering self esteem, or a healthy sense of self in our children. But what is family self esteem? It is the belief that our family is valuable and worthwhile. It identifies the family's strengths, values how the family works together to assist one another's growth and appreciates each family member and the family as a whole. What can we do as Christian families to build self esteem? We can provide our families with unconditional love, learned best from God. Children are valued for who they are not what they do. Each person is irreplaceable, a gift from our heavenly Father. We can provide love with structure and guidance. Love without guidance really is not love. We can provide an environment that affirms one another. Children learn a great deal from their parents' interaction. "Love is patient, love is kind, it is not rude, it is not easily angered, it always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." (1 Cor. 13:4-7) May our Creator help us to build families with healthy self esteem; families that reflect more fully the image of He who made us His family. Happy summer and happy parenting with a purpose! Retreat Are you ready to take the next step? A retreat for single men and women will be held July 28-30, 2000 at St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt. Beginning Friday at 6pm and ending after lunch. The reterat includes presentations, quiet time, Eucharistic Liturgy and time for socializing and relaxation. A fee of $100 covers the weekend, which includes lodging and meals. To register or any questions call (517)669-8321. WHAT IS THIS PLACE CALLED HOME? Married Couples Retreat, August 4-6, 2000, facilitated by Fr. Larry Delaney and Fr. Charlie Irwin. Give yourselves the precious gift of time away together to focus on your marriage relationship. The weekend includes prayer, liturgies, presentations, quiet time, and opportunities for sharing as a couple. Cost is $200/couple and includes lodging and meals. Call St. Francis Retreat Center, 517-669-8321 to register or for more information. The 2000 Senior Summer Scripture Days will be presented three times this year: On August 8-10 & 15-17 at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt; and August 22-24 at Weber Center, Adrian. Bearers of the Covenant: People of the Promise" will be taught by Sr. Nadine Foley, OP. Scriptural presentations will be combined with liturgies, creative activities, prayer, recreation and fun. Contact Catholic Charities (517)342-2458, for brochures and registration information. If you are interested in excellent scripture study, these days are for you. Register at least 30 days before your preferred session. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Plants need fertilizer to grow healthy and strong and so to does your marriage. Without some nurturing and care it will remain weak and unfulfilling. Spread a little fertilizer on your relationship. Make a Marriage Encounter weekend and watch your love for each other grow. Call John & Laura (888) 628-7433 for more details. Special Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held October 20-22, 2000 at Maryville Retreat Center, Holly, MI. The weekend is open to all Catholic couples who would like to strengthen the communication within their marriage. Registration is $50. Limited to 15 couples! For information call the Isaacson's (810) 695-2983. "We Care" Coaches wanted! "We Care" is the new marriage preparation communication classes offered to engaged couples in the Livingston Region. The role of the coach is to assist the couples in developing communication skills that will enable them to work through their problems on their own. A teacher will facilitate the class; training will be available; services will be paid. If you are interested, please call Family Ministry, 517-342-2471. YOUNG ADULT LEADERSHIP TRAINING at St. Joseph Retreat House, Jackson. Singles (35-55) and Young Adults (20's and 30's single and married) can learn about themselves and others and some major spiritualities. Talks will be given on the Keirsey Temperament Sorter and different personality types can learn how they relate to ministry. Register by August 17. Cost is $35. Call Young Adult Ministry, (517) 342-2494 to register. PARENTING THE CHILDREN OF DIVORCE This program is being sponsored by FRIENDS at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Center 2 in Ann Arbor on Thursday, July 27, 2000, 7:30pm. Grace Wilke, retired school psychologist currently teaching at Concordia College, will facilitate. For more information (734) 994-9194. Family Night at Oldsmobile Park Join Bishop Mengeling, priests, seminarians, and parishioners from the Diocese of Lansing on Friday, August 18, for an evening Lugnuts baseball game and fireworks. This fund raiser event for vocations is sponsored by the K of C. Tickets are $8.50. Call (517) 485-4500 ext. 246, for more details. St. Mary Parish of Milford is holding its annual Fair August 4, 5 and 6. A variety of food and entertainment is provided, along with a wide selection of family games and fantastic prizes. A Vegas Tent is featured. Hours are Friday-5pm to midnight, Saturday-1pm to midnight, Sunday-1 to 6pm. Call Nancy (248) 684-0906 for information.
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