August 2,3 1998

All Things Considered

by Fr. Dave Howell

JOURNEY WITH JESUS For weeks now, Sr. Maryetta and her enthusiastic crew have been preparing for our vacation Bible school: Journey with Jesus! Over 125 are registered for the week-long event, but a large number of adults have also volunteered to help with the project. I know it will be a positive, fun-filled experience for everyone involved. I hope we will keep all our "Journey-ers" in our prayers.

ON THE MOVE AGAIN! Since June 20, Char Turowski has had a crew at the rectory. They have transformed it from offices back into a house. Now that they are finishing up, I am moving again.I would like to thank all those involved in the project, especially Char & Bill Turowski, Pete & Joe Lintzenich, Dick & Mary Ellen Walker, Don Eagle, Kathy Reichardt, Maureen Thomas, Barb & Bill Colley, Andy Grimson, Bob Barclay and Dan Schifko. Some of our younger people have lent a hand as well, including Christopher & John Bisoski and Andy Turowski. (I know there are probably a few more, but my memory fails me.) But I am truly grateful to all of you who have helped!

This makes the fifth move in five years! First I lived at St. John. Then I moved into the rectory which served as our offices, our meeting rooms and my home (kind of). Then I moved into the duplex, then back to my bedroom in the rectory. Finally, after five years I actually get to unpack my things and I have a home that I don't have to share with the staff and 20-30 other people a day!

I knew when I came here that this is the way life would be for a while, but it is nice to have a home now. I mention this for a couple of reasons.First, because the office and rectory phones are separate. The answering machine in the office gives the "home phone number", so if I am needed I can still be reached. The second reason is to make a point. Now that the building is complete, some have wondered if I'll be re-assigned. That will happen some day, but for right now I am more than content to finish unpacking and settle in for a while. I am tired of moving and glad to have a home! Fr. Dave Howell

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Our warm welcome to the families who registered in the month of June: Jim & Lisa Coon & family, Steve & Laurie Cooper & family, Kyle & Renee Geran, Derek & Julie Hogland, Janet Mazurkiewicz & David, Jim & Martha Panning & family, Jeff & Kathleen Wiley & family.

Banns

I. Matthew Matuszak/Argenta Natoli

II. Andrew Wlodyga/Angela Morrison

PRAYER LIST

Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Ron Sherman (father of Margaret Callaghan) June (mother of Donna Rushak), Timothy Richards (brother of Judy Davis), Zora (grandmother of Lisa Schifko), Mary Kay Davis (mother of Mark Davis), Adeline, Mike, Roland, Allie, Karen, Donavan, Danny, Walter, Robert, Marilyn, Jim, Carol, Laurie and Barbara.

PICNIC

Fifth Annual Parish Picnic & Ice Cream Social will be held Sunday, September 13, 1998, starting with 11:00 a.m. Liturgy. Your time and talent will help to make this another memorable picnic! Sign-up sheets are in back of church for volunteers to help with Food Service, Set-up, Liturgy, Games, Ice Cream Social, Signs, Pictures, and Clean-up. Contact Steve or Pat Hancock (810) 632-7669 if you have any questions.

HOLISTIC HOOPS

Youth Basketball Camp, basketball skills and biblical wisdom. August 13-15, for children between the ages of 7-14, to be held at St. John's gym in Fenton. For more information call (810) 714-9214.

Baptism

Last Sunday we celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism: Thayne George Bilicki, son of Dwayne & Rayma Bilicki; Jonah Hans Schulte, son of Steve & Colleen Schulte; and Evan Martz Hogan, son of Ian & Kristine Hogan. We congratulate their parents and godparents and offer them our prayers and support, as they accompany them on their journeys of faith.

ON THE JOURNEY

If you have been married to a Catholic or a frequent visitor to the Catholic Church and have questions about our practices and beliefs, our Tuesday evening "Inquiry" sessions may provide you with some answers. Consider joining us on August 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Adult formation room. Attendance does not require any type of commitment, just a desire to learn more about the theology and rituals that make us Catholic. For more information please feel free to give me at 229-8624. Yours on the journey, Marilyn

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

What a great week! The JOURNEY with JESUS is finally here and it should be a great week for all the children who are registered. Please pray that we have great weather all week. Stop by and see all the children learning, sharing and finding the journey a great opportunity to know more about their faith.

There are also many children who need to be registered in the religious education program. Please call the office to set up a time to come and register. If you have any questions, please call the office (229-8624). Sister Maryetta

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE OF LANSING

A spiritual weekend for widowed, divorced and separated persons September 11,12,13,1998, in Jackson, Mi. at St. Joseph Center, 1000 E. Porter. Designed to help those among us who are wounded by 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. For more information, please call Mary Jo (810) 229-0040.

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Last weekend approximately 1003 people participated in the Liturgies. These folks contributed $8,650.26 to the parish. Last year on this Sunday the contributions totaled $6,781.18.

Young Adult Leadership Development

A program based on Steven Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, August 14 & l5 at St. Joseph's Retreat House in Jackson. All young adults are welcome! The cost is $37.00, to register or inquire, call 517-342-2495.

VG's RECEIPTS

The Charity & Justice Ministry Team continues to ask you to save your VG's receipts and return them in the container provided at the back of church. Through these receipts organizations can collect 1% of the total. These funds will be used to help those in need within our parish.

CELEBRATING LITURGY

Sunday, August 2 Mary Magdalen, disciple of the Lord

Eccl 1:2,2:21-23/Col 3:1-5,9-11/Lk 12:13-21

Monday, August 3 Jer 28:1-17/Mt 14:13-21

9:00 a.m. Our Worship Ministry Team

Tuesday, August 4 John Mary Vianney, presbyter Jer 30:1-2,12-15,18-22/Mt 14:22-36

9:00 a.m. +Carl Nosal, Sr.

Wednesday, August 5 Jer 31:1-7/Mt 15:21-28

7:00 p.m. +Nora Smith

Thursday, August 6 The Transfiguration of the Lord Dn 7:9-10,13-14/2Pt 1:16-19/Lk 9:28b-36

9:00 a.m. +John Bellanti

Friday, August 7 Na 2:1,3, 3:1-3,6-7/Mt 16:24-28

9:00 a.m. All Our Volunteers

Saturday, August 8 Dominic, presbyter, relig. fdr.

Hab 1:12 - 2:4/Mt 17:14-20

Sunday, August 9

Wis 18:6-9/Heb 11:1-2,8-19/Lk 12:32-48
4:30 (Vigil) +Winn Rhadigan
9:00 a.m. St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners
11:00 a.m. +Joanne Lintzenich

LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE

Weekend of August 8 & 9

4:30 p.m. Saturday

Minister of the Word:
Paul Schifko, Joan Monforton

Ministers of the Eucharist:
Bob Monforton, Sue Tucker, Casey & Mike Clabby, Anne Loveland, Ron Godek

Ministry of Server: Beccie Govan, Tim Clabby

Ministry of Hospitality:
Pfleger family, Peplinski family, Suzanne & Mike Beauchamp

9:00 a.m. Sunday

Minister of the Word:
Bill Colley, Janet Baldinger

Ministers of the Eucharist:
Diane Deater, Marianne Quada, Fred Arthur, Jan & Rob Carpenter, Karen Polcyn, Margaret Callaghan, June Brown, Kristine Fenton Ministry of Server:
Dave Carpenter, Brett Quada, Bobby Henderson

Ministry of Hospitality:
Hucal family, Ann Meredith, Kathy Gannon, Jan & Tony Altermatt, Bob & Donna Sixbery

Nursery: Colleen Bussey

11:00 a.m. Sunday

Minister of the Word:
Marilyn & Tom Farrington

Ministers of the Eucharist:
Jack & Pam Hornsberger, Jim & Pam Connor, Mike Christie, Joy Sullivan, Sally Miracle, Cathy Goettsche
Ministry of Server: Angie Schifko, Colleen Holden

Ministry of Hospitality:
Michelle & Jim Yokum, Marty Daniels, Donna Clark, Mary Ansbro, Lisa & Charlie Klein, Katie Connor

Nursery: Maureen Ostrom