ALL THINGS
CONSIDERED
PLANNING for the FUTURE Over the
last six months our Pastoral Council has led our various Ministry Teams through
an evaluation process. We used the Parish Assessment Tool prepared by the
diocesan Planning Commission.
Using the PAT, we evaluated the
strengths and weaknesses of the parish to create a series of 19 goals that will
direct our parish activity over the next 3-5 years. Six of these were combined to become the four
priorities that will govern the activities of our Pastoral Council over the
next 3-5 years. The four priorities are:
One:
To make sure that the pastoral needs of our people are being met by our
community.
Two:
To enable our people to recognize and further develop their personal and
spiritual gifts; inviting them to use these gifts in ministry and leadership.
Three:
To improve communication with our parishioners, our neighboring parishes and
the larger community.
Four: To plan for the future expansion of our
parish facilities.
These priorities, along with those
from the Ministry Teams, will form a Pastoral Plan that will help us move much
closer to our vision over the next 3-5 years.
JOURNEY WITH JESUS This
week, our parish is offering its vacation Bible school. The planning has been going on for months and
now almost 100 adults and teens are poised for the start of JWJ on Monday.
It really is a wonder to watch all
the joy and enthusiasm that mark the week.
We are all grateful for the efforts of so many!
In many ways, JWJ also marks “the
end of summer”. During July, there are
no meetings and most activities go on hold for the summer. But August marks the start up of parish
activities.
Religious Ed recruits the last of
its catechists & aides, class lists are prepared and training begins. The ministry teams begin meeting again to
plan for the fall and the pace of life begins to pick up for those in parish
leadership… It was a great summer…
Fr. Dave Howell
Please
remember in your prayers Pat Christie and family in the death of Sally Myers,
Pat’s mother.
Please
remember Anna DeMonaco and family in the death of Albert DeMonaco, Anna’s
father.
Sunday, July
27
2
Kgs 4:42-44/Eph 4:1-6/Jn 6:1-15
Monday, July
28
Ex 32:15-24, 30-34/Mt13:31-35
9:00
am Communion
Service
Tuesday, July 29 - Martha
Ex
33:7-11; 34:5-9, 28/Jn 11:19-27
9:00
am Communion
Service
Wednesday, July 30
Ex
34:29-35/Mt 13:44-46
Thursday, July 31 – Ignatius of Loyola, priest
Ex
40:16-21, 34-38/Mt 13:47-53
9:00
am VLeo Assenmacher
Friday, August 1 – Alphonsus Liguori, bp., doctor
Lv
23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34-37/Mt 13:54-58
9:00
am VRobert & Virginia Howell
Saturday, August 2
Lv
25:1, 8-17/Mt 14:1-12
Sunday, August 3
Ex
16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:
9:00
am St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners
11:00
am VPhilip
Skillman
The book of Exodus tells of the
Israelite’s escape from
In our consecutive readings from the
letter to the Ephesians, we have come to a part of the letter which gives
practical advice for daily living.
Today’s reading describes the practical effects of Baptism. In the waters of Baptism, we symbolically die
to one way of living and rise to a new way of life.
In this reading we see the beginning
of Jesus’ long discourse on the bread of life.
It is a classic instruction, touching on many ways in which God reveals
the divine will and plan for salvation.
Notice the structure that Jesus uses.
Fiscal Year
runs from
Total income for the week of July
19/20, 2003
Approximately 1294 people
participated:
Using Stewardship envelopes.............. $19,002
Loose Collection/other............................ $1,054
Using Children envelopes............................ $12
Stewardship Total................................. $20,068
Weekly Expenses/Including Mortgage.. $20,827
+/- for week without
Bldg. Pledges…….$-759
Building Fund Pledge Payments.................. $50
+/- for
week……………………………..$-709
Thank you for your gifts
STEWARDSHIP
BY THE BOOK
“The hand of the Lord feed us,”
says the Psalmist, “he answers all our needs.”
Both Elisha’s servant in the first reading and the disciples in the
Gospel story who witnessed the feeding of the five thousand saw this happen and
knew it to be true.
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 your 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.
MASS INTENTIONS
If you would like to have a Liturgy celebrated for a special
intention, please call the parish office to make arrangements. 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.
II.
Kris Tobbe & Courtney Grant
III.
Austin Moore & Janine Coffman
III. Brad
Laibly & Allison Lorenz
Monday,
July 28
Tuesday,
July 29
No Scripture/Stitches
Wednesday,
July 30
No Anointing of the Sick
Thursday,
July 31
Friday,
August 1
Saturday,
August 2
Sunday, August 3
MINISTERS OF PRAYER
Sunday, July 27 Carol McGrath
Monday, July 28 Kathy
Borgeson, Sr. Joyce Hoile, Fran Marciniak
Tuesday, July 29 Dennis Wagener
Wednesday, July 30 Lisa Klein
Thursday,
July 31 Helen McMillan
Friday, Aug. 1 Barb Lee
Saturday,
Aug. 2 Diane Kubus
He who kneels before God can stand before anyone!
Journey With
Jesus starts tomorrow! It runs Monday-Friday from
Walk-in Registration for
fall classes
will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office from
Certification classes: Catechists/Aides interested
in taking certification classes are asked to check the bulletin board in my
office for the many summer opportunities being offered. Let me know if you are
interested.
Enjoy
the week! Mary mmahar@parishmail.com
Please pray that the sick will respond to God’s healing
will, especially: Kathie Assenmacher, Mollie Risner, Mike Polcyn, Marion
Jakowski, Dave Sharpy, Earl Gamble, Kristine Wiltse, Ryan McDonnell, Kim
Peruski, Jeanne Pattison, Karen Davis, Christina Putnam, Ellen Colombo, Joyce,
John Wood, Linda Wood, Joel Endres, Patricia Shepard, Fred Laber, John Colombo,
Ray Weis, Jeannie Prather, John Collins, Lisa Hearn, Tony Rybski, Jodi Orrick,
Brad, Karen, Colleen Whelan, Timothy Lee, Grace Wagner, Janet Lemannski,
Michael Robertson, Glenda Spicer, Patricia Ritter, Dora Demarais, Carol
Sitkauskas, Alyssa Roney, Margaret Renaud, Mary Thomas, Kay Barrett, Don
Schommer, Tim Vedder, Wilber Emery, William Modic, Kelly Ferencz, Joan
Hutchinson, Jamie Leugers, Mark Ruf, Jonathon Forbes, Joseph Hinkle, Carole
Jones, Barbara Donner, Eric Truhn, Marcella, Andrew Doyle, Emilee Ritter, John Matta, Megan Grech,
George Rutton, Pat Cote, Tom Clark, Bridget, Laura, Becky Wilson, Bradley
Stevens, Alexandria Nelson, Debbie, Evelyn, Ralph Bennett, June Bennett, Ethan
Montague, Matt Even, Bishop Povish, and Donovan.
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.
In August we will start our meetings for our haunted
house. If you are interested in
participating in this great event, plan to attend the meetings every Monday
evening at
The
group attending the National Catholic Youth Conference is holding a Tin Can
Raffle at the parish picnic on September 6.
If you are interested in donating items to be raffled off, contact me in
the parish offices. We are looking for
items such as themed baskets, gift certificates, (golf, dinners, movie passes,
sporting events.) quilts, woodworking items, and or other items of value.
I want to thank you for your
thoughts and prayers this past week as we traveled to and from
M.U.D (6, 7 and 8
graders)
Our
annual car wash is next Saturday, August 2, at Walters Appliance on
Margaret
Callaghan
Have you
thought about becoming Catholic?
or is there
someone in your life who has?
Faith Inquiry is a time to see what Catholic life is all about. It’s a time to explore Catholic beliefs, and
how Catholics live out those beliefs.
You are invited… so bring
your questions and we will do our best to welcome you, support you, and give
you the answers. Inquiry entails no commitments or obligations
to become Catholic. The new series
will take place on Monday evenings at
WANTED! Your photos
of any parish events, parties, activities, retreats or seminars…taken
over the last year (EXCEPT photos of the parish picnic). Your photos are needed for possible inclusion
in the upcoming Olan Mills directory. We
know you have them! Please share those
doubles you don’t know what to do with!
A blue box labeled “PHOTOS” will be in the gathering area through August
10th. Photos submitted will not be
returned.REMINDER: Bible Study will not meet July 30th & 31st
because the children’s Journey With Jesus will be in
session.
Tuesday, August 19th
Baptism Awareness Class
Sunday,
August 24th
Presentations
Tuesday, August 26th
Baptism Instruction with childcare; godparents welcome.
Sr.
Joyce
Women’s
Retreat
Please
save these dates for a wonderful, thought-provoking, prayerful weekend. You may call Sr. Maryetta for more information
(810) 229-8624.
“The Mystic Who Lives in the
Ordinary: YOU” is another
retreat being offered at St. Francis Retreat Center on Sept. 12-14th. It will look at how You
are the pulpit…You are the gospel…You are the preacher…You are the mystic…How
so? Because we live
out our stories hopefully in a broken yet wonderful world. It is our challenge and our privilege. Register by calling Ann Kehn, 810-231-4343,
or Sr. Joyce, 810-229-8624. Suggested
donation for the weekend is $110.00.
If
you or someone you know is struggling with a drug or alcohol problem know this:
You do have a place to turn! Your
community offers treatment programs dedicated to assisting those with addiction
to alcohol or drugs. Take part in a
treatment program and take the first step toward reclaiming your life. To find out about programs in your area, call
DAP help line, toll-free 1-877-342-2513, Bishop’s Council on Alcohol/Other
Drugs
FREEDOM FOR THE HEART CONFERENCE, a ministry to hurting people and those who face difficult
life issues, will be held at Holiday Inn South in
The Salvation
Army has recently requested our help in meeting the needs of the poor and
homeless in our community. Personal care items, that we take for
granted, such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, deodorant,
diapers, wipes, paper products, and laundry detergents are all in great
demand. This August, we will sponsor a
“Summer Collection” to collect personal care items for the poor and homeless.
As you do your shopping, please remember those less fortunate than yourself by
purchasing some of these simple items. Laundry hampers will be placed in the
Gathering Space during the weekends of August 2, 9 & 16 for your donations.
MILFORD ST. MARY is holding its annual Fair
August 1, 2 and 3. A variety of food and
entertainment is provided along with a wide selection of family games and
fantastic prizes. A Vegas tent will be
featured. The event takes place on the
corner of Commerce and
ADOPTION ASSOCIATES AUGUST MEETING
If you’re longing to make a
difference in the life of a child, check out the possibility of adoption by
visiting the meeting on Tuesday, August 12,
2003 GOSPEL OF LOVE,
Join with
the people of Holy Spirit in
Brochures
are available by the drinking fountain or call 810-231-9199 for more
information.
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.
Make a Pilgrimage To
See
The Beatification of Mother Teresa
(10 days) The
Beatification of Mother Teresa of Calcutta & Best of
(10 days) The
Beatification of Mother Teresa & Holy Shrines of Italy- Assisi, Loreto, Lanciano, San Giovanni,
(8 days) The Beatification
of Mother Teresa and Roman Saints & Sanctuaries –
For more information,
please call 1-800-842-4842 or visit www.selectinternational.tv.
THE BASILICA AND NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY
OF CONSOLATION in
Drivers Needed – Please sign up to
deliver our parish food contributions to St. Anne’s Catholic Church (SA) or
Brown Evangelical Mission (BEM) in
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
HITTING HOME RUNS FOR KIDS
Coldwell
Banker Hubbell is sponsoring this St. Vincent Fundraiser to benefit the
campaign to rebuild the St. Vincent Home for children. It will be held at