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07-23-00 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED CELEBRATING WHO WE ARE Less than a third of our parish community took part in helping to choose the name of our parish. Those who were here back then might remember the choice of names that came out of the "primary": St. Timothy, Epiphany and St. Mary Magdalen. Timothy was the disciple of St. Paul and, by tradition, the first bishop of Crete. Epiphany means revelation and the feast is the conclusion of the Christmas season celebrating the arrival of the magi in Bethlehem. Mary Magdalen was the first to see the risen Lord and was commissioned by the Lord to bring this good news to the others. I had asked everyone to reflect prayerfully on the three names and then vote for the name which best exemplified the qualities we hope would characterize this community. That is how the bishop came to give this parish the name Mary Magdalen. This weekend we celebrate the feast of our chosen patron, Mary Magdalen, the first witness to the resurrection. Not only will we celebrate the Liturgy of Mary Magdalen (rather than the Sixteenth Sunday of the Year) we are also invited to spend some time with the Risen Lord after the Liturgy. At the close of the 11 am Liturgy, we carry the Eucharist to the Chapel for an afternoon of 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, we will return the Blessed Sacrament to the altar of the church and celebrate Evening Prayer or Vespers. Afterward, we will take a break for a snack in the hall. A CONCERT BY FRANK DELAMARRE At 7 pm, our own Frank DeLaMarre will provide an hour long concert in celebration of the parish feast day. Frank will sing some of his own songs as well as some very familiar to you in a style that will be uplifting, prayerful and a real joy! One of Frank's songs which has touched many people is his own composition Take Them Home. He first sang it for us on All Souls Day three years ago, and it still brings a tear to the eye of anyone who has lost a loved one. Frank has been traveling several places around the country the last few months, giving several concerts of both spiritual and secular songs. We are fortunate that he could be home this weekend to share in our parish celebration. All this will make our parish feast day a real day of celebration. Please
join us! SACRAMENT OF THE SICK On Wednesday, July 26, we will celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick during the 7pm Liturgy. All who have serious or chronic illness are especially invited. Celebrating Liturgy Sunday, July 23 - Mary Magdalen, disciple of the Lord Monday, July 24 Tuesday, July 25 - James, apostle Wednesday, July 26 - Joachim and Anne, parents of the Virgin Mary Thursday, July 27 Friday, July 28 Saturday, July 29 Sunday, July 30 Tuesday, July 25, St. James, Apostle. Brother of John, is called "the Greater" because he followed Christ before the other apostle of the same name. The son of Zebedee and Salome, he fished for a living with his brother John in Galilee. Jesus nicknamed James and John "the sons of thunder". James was with Peter and John at the raising of Jairus' daughter from the dead, as well as at the Transfiguration and the Agony in the Garden. He was beheaded, the first apostle to be martyred. According to tradition, he preached in Spain before his death and thus became one of the most venerated of the Spanish saints. His remains were taken to Compostela during the middle ages. He is the patron of pilgrims, of Spain, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Margo, Maryanna, Fr. Terry Dumas, Chouinard Infant Twins (Gabrielle & Alexander), Paul Knopp, David Wenzel, Lee Alstott, Kyle Ward, Bob Iannuzzi, Vladimir Jandasek, Fr. Gil Rahrig, 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. Gifts from God Fiscal Year runs from July 1,2000-June 30,2001 STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK In today's Gospel, Jesus had planned to slip away from the crowds for a few moments of peace and a little rest. When He saw the people gathered, however, He put His needs aside to meet the needs of others. Sometimes, as good stewards, we are called to do the same. Dates to Remember Tuesday, July 25 Wednesday, July 26 Thursday, July 27 Friday, July 28 Saturday, July 29 Sunday, July 30 Religious Education Many families have not yet registered for the Religious Education Program which starts September 24. Please consider our New Family Program! This involves meeting as a family two times a month, starting with the 9am Liturgy. Families will then meet together, as many parents have expressed the desire to further their own knowledge in the scriptures and foundations of our faith. This will enable parents to pass on our faith traditions to their children. We have openings for catechists and assistants in all grades! No Experience is necessary! Our middle school classes are filling up, and we are in great need of catechists for our 7th & 8th grade youth. Please consider working with this age group or with any of our other grades. Any questions or concerns call the parish office! REGRISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION We will be having registration
again the week of August 7-11, 9:30am-3pm and 6:30pm-8pm (except for Friday
evening). Please make sure you register your children. ON THE JOURNEY The Picnic Committee has begun the initial preparations for this year's Parish Picnic and Ice Cream Social - September 10. Sign up sheets are in the gathering space this weekend. Please mark your calendar now so you won't miss one of the biggest events of the year at St. Mary Magdalen. Last year we won first place at the Howell Festival of Lights Parade the Friday after Thanksgiving. If you are interested in entering a float this year, please contact me ASAP so we can get our application in on time. 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 education programs for the parish. If you think you might be interested in sharing your ideas with this group, please contact me at 229-8624. Yours on the journey, Marilyn 1-800-MASS-TIMES 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 or checking the internet at www.masstimes.org. Youth Group The Young Neighbors in Action work camp last week was wonderful! All 12 participants had a great, awesome, eye opening week. Everyone is welcome to come tonight to hear the experiences of our Young Neighbors. All ten of the teens: Colleen Collins, Bridget Crowell, Jocelyn Denzer, David and Ann Deater, Chas Phillips, Chris Start, Nate Thomas, Maggie Pence, Andrea Nashar and the two adults, Bill Ross and Bob Thomas, will be there to share their stories in the youth room. Also, tonight we welcome back Justina Laginess. She will be teaching us the Our Father in Spanish as we get ready to welcome St. Anne's parish youth next weekend. It will be a busy evening for us tonight, but well worth the time. I hope to see you there from 7-9pm. OFFICE HOURS CHANGED As many of you have seen, my little Baruch is getting big. Due to the increase of attention he requires in regards to a regular schedule, which includes naps and lunch time, therefore my office hours have changed. I can be reached at the offices Tuesday - Friday from 9-12noon; Tuesday evenings 6-9pm. Should you need to reach me in the afternoons, you can call me at 227-7937 until 5pm. (Mondays will still be my day off). M.U.D. Mark your calendars now for Friday, August 25. Liggie Perkins will be opening her home to us. We will gather together and share in friendship. This will be a potluck dinner for the whole family. Be sure to bring your swim suits! A sign up sheet will be available soon. Margaret Callaghan YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY IN THE DIOCESE OF LANSING Please contact Gary Ashby at 517-342-2495 with questions. August 5, 2000 Detroit/Lansing for Young Adults (20's & 30's) will be held at Kensington Metro Park, 2240 West Buno Rd., Milford at the South Hickory Ridge picnic area pavilion, beginning at 12:00 noon. Join them for food and volleyball. Young Adult Leadership Training, St. Joseph Retreat House in Jackson. Learn about and understand yourself and others and some major spiritualities. Please register by August 17. Annual Young Adult Conference at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Ann Arbor. Celebrate the Jubilee theme of the Trinity. Bishop Mengeling will celebrate Mass in the afternoon with dinner and dancing in the evening. Prayer Sun., July 23 Kathie Assenmacher, Jack Hornsberger SALVATION ARMY SUMMER COLLECTION - Until July 30, we will be collecting new personal care items such as: soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, deodorant, diapers, wipes, laundry detergent, etc. There are 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. FESTIVITIES IN OUR AREA St. Agnes Fun Fest 2000, Fowlerville will be held August 11-13. Includes pork roast, live bands, games, craft show, pony rides, live auctions, horseshoes, raffles and more - summer fun in your own backyard. Call (517) 223-8684 for information. St. Augustines Annual Country Chicken BBQ is Sunday, August 6, from 11:30 til 6:00 rain or shine! Featured will be door prizes every hour, live DJ, face painting, bingo, white elephant sale, dunk tank. Dinner includes BBQ chicken with all the fixin's for $5 (1/4 chicken) or $6 (1/2 chicken). Raffle prizes include a riding mower, $1000 cash, Weber Gas Grill, Bose radio with CD, 35mm camera, and $100 savings bond. Fun & Games for all ages! Seminarian Family Night at OLDSMOBILE PARK Join Bishop Mengeling, priests, seminarians and parishioners from the Diocese on Friday, Aug. 18, for an evening Lugnuts baseball game and fireworks, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Call the Diocese at 517-342-2504 for further information. GOSPEL OF LOVE, MISSION OF HOPE 2000 will be hosted by Holy Spirit Church in Hamburg Aug. 18-20. Fr. Tom Forrest, the Vatican's International Director of Evangelization for 2000, will lead off the retreat Friday evening. Fr. Pablo Straub who directs missions, retreats and Marian conferences in the US and Mexico and hosts his own series on EWTN, will be featured on Saturday. This year's retreat will have a family emphasis and special guest RADIX. Singers and musicians, Doug Barry and Eric Genuis, will present a youth concert Friday evening and "The Passion of Jesus Christ"Saturday evening. Registration required. For more information call (810) 231-6784. 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. MARRIAGES IN DIFFICULTY Is your marriage tearing you apart? Retrouvaille 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 little or no meaningful communication, if you are considering separation or divorce, we believe Retrouvaille can help you. Our next Retrouvaille weekend will be August 25-27 at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt. Follow-up sessions are hosted on six consecutive Sunday afternoons following the retreat at the Retreat Center. For more information call (517) 669-6631. The Diocesan Assistance Program, a service provided by the Bishop's Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs, can assist you with substance abuse referrals, speakers and program resources. Please call toll-free pager #517-340-2920. |
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