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TO LATE COMERS Despite our best efforts, we sometimes arrive late. Having been caught in a similar situation, I understand. The difficulty is that when folks come late for Liturgy, they become a distraction or even a disruption to those who are trying to be attentive to the Scripture readings.
I have requested that our hospitality folks respectfully ask anyone who comes after the Glory to God to wait in back. Then, when the assembly rises for the Alleluia, latecomers can easily slip into place without distracting anyone. All of us have been late at some point along the way. It happens to everyone. Asking people to wait in back is simply a matter of courtesy to those already seated. Thanks for your cooperation!
ON THE IMPORTANCE OF TRUTH Over the last few years, there has been a continuing devaluation of the importance of truth. Recent national events and the usual spate of opinion polls which accompany them show alarming signs of an increasing disregard for the truth. Truth and trust are intimately and inseparably linked. They either stand together or they fall. Moreover, they are the "glue" of every relationship. Truth and trust bond friends, spouses, families, parishes and communities. Without truth, there is no trust and relationships whither and often die.
I remember back to my college days. The lack of honesty regarding our role in Vietnam created a whole generation who became distrusting of government and authority. A president who was forced to resign because of a lie created a deeper, more pervasive cynicism within society.
God gave us the eighth commandment: "You shall not bear false witness". The Creator commanded us to be honest so that we would have the means to reach out beyond ourselves to form relationships. Truth and trust are the glue that holds society together. Without it relationships disintegrate into a morass of suspicion, deceit and self-interest.
While my comments are a result of recent events, my purpose here is to praise the value of truth and to reflect on its importance. Honesty with self, others and God reaches to the very core of our human nature. The one who fails to cherish truth, will ultimately fail to value anything, including their self. Fr. Dave Howell
Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Harry (father of Jeanette
Martin), Kyle (John & Sue McLellan grandson), Carl (brother of Jeanette Martin), Timothy Richards
(brother of Judy Davis), Zora (grandmother of Lisa Schifko), Mary Kay Davis (mother of Mark
Davis), Dalton (son of Victoria Payne), Wayne (father of Beth Monte), Ed, Joanne Fournier,
Adeline, Mike, Roland, Allie, Karen, Donavan, Danny, Walter, Robert, Carol, Laurie and Barbara.
SENIOR PARISHIONERS APPRECIATION WEEK will be celebrated throughout the Diocese
from Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 to honor and recognize senior members of our parish communities. All
seniors are cordially invited to attend a Mass for this purpose here at St. Mary Magdalen Monday,
Sept. 28, at 11:00 a.m. Lunch and entertainment will follow. Donations accepted. Call Katie
Barazsu by Sept. 21 at 227-2748 to make reservations and transportation arrangements.
We are accepting resumes for a Youth Minister at St. John's in
Hartland. If you are a practicing Catholic with organization and communication skills and enjoy
working with youth, please submit a resume to the parish office, 2099 Hacker Road, Howell, MI
48843, attention Education Commission. The job requires 19 hours per week, twelve months per
year. For further information, please call 517-546-7200.
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! Contact Steve or Pat Hancock (810)
632-7669 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
For Adults Only: If you have found yourself with questions concerning Scripture this may be the
time to join us in an adult study program. Our first sessions this fall will begin the week of
September 13th with a four week Introduction to Scripture followed by a six week study of the
Book of Genesis. Adult Bible study will be offered twice-- Wednesday evenings after Mass ( 7:45
p.m.) and Thursday mornings at 10:00 with daycare. Registration forms will be available in the
gathering area on the weekends or in the office during the week.Please consider signing up for some
Adults Onlyclasses this fall and get acquainted with this ongoing best seller. For more information
feel free to give me a call at 229-8624.Yours on the journey, Marilyn
The religious education program is still in need of many children who have not registered for the program. Please call the office to set up a time to come and register. The program also needs many catechists, aides and helpers. It is a commitment of love,care and sharing your faith. The confirmation retreat is set for Saturday, September 26th from 10:00-3:00 at the Emrich Center. We also need chaperones, people to share their faith story and anyone who would like to assist. Please call the office if you can help and parents, please remember to send your letter. Sister Maryetta
PRE-KINDERGARTEN A Christian oriented program at St. George Lutheran Church has a few openings for 3 and 4 year olds for the 1998-99 school year. If you or someone you know is in need of a pre-school, please contact Kathie Anderer (810) 229-0010.
Befrienders are people who enter into a training which prepares them for a ministry of lay pastoral care. They companion-one on one-those who are experiencing any of life's difficulties or passages. It requires a caring heart, the ability to listen to others without judgement or "fixing" the person or problem, someone who can maintain confidentiality.
If you or someone you know would be good for this ministry or just want to know more
about it (no obligation), come to the information night, Sept. 21, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the parish
social hall. Further information can be obtained from Judy Scharf at 248-889-0274, or Kathy
Reichardt, 810-227-3124.
CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, 14200 Breakfast Drive, Redford will be holding its annual open house on Sunday, Nov. 15. to acquaint anybody interested in a Catholic high school education with their facility. All parishioners are invited. If you have any questions, contact (313) 534-0660.
Last weekend approximately 1161 people participated in the Liturgies. These folks contributed $9,383.34 to the parish. Last year on this Sunday the contributions totaled $7,072.89.
Well it's back to school time. Where did the summer go! But to be honest, I love this time of the year. Soon God will beautifully color the trees and the air will become crisp! It's a time of apple cider & hay rides, homecoming dances & football games. Speaking of dances, our dance last weekend was a blast! Everyone who came and danced, or didn't dance, had a great time. Anyone who could not make it for one reason or another will get the chance to join the fun again. We plan to dance the evening away again! More details and a date will be set soon.
There is a meeting tonight. If you're interested in becoming a part of the youth group, just stop by at 7-8:30 in the youth room.
Sunday, August 30
Sir 3:17-18,20,28-29/Heb 12:18-19,22-24a/Lk 14:1,7-14
Monday, August 31,
Bartholomew, apostle
1 Cor 2:1-5/Lk 4:16-30
9:00 a.m. Communion Service
Tuesday, September 1
1 Cor 2:10b-16/Lk 4:31-37
9:00 a.m. Communion Service
Wednesday, September 2
1 Cor 3:1-9/Lk 4:38-44
7:00 p.m. +Mary & Carl Wojewodzki
Thursday, September 3 Gregory the Great, pope, relig., doctor
1 Cor 3:18-23/Lk 5:1-11
9:00 a.m. Eleanor Karas & Marian Pasney
Friday, September 4
1 Cor 4:1-5/Lk 5:33-39
9:00 a.m. Mary E. LaFond
Saturday, September 5
1 Cor 4:6b-15/Lk 6:1-5
Sunday, September 6
Wis 9:13-18b/Phlm 9:10,12-17/Lk 14:25-33
4:30 (Vigil) Nora Smith
9:00 a.m. St. John Francis McElligatt
11:00 a.m. St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners
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:
Peplinski family, Suzanne & Mike Beauchamp
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:
Jeanette Martin
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:
Nate Thomas, John Reineke
Ministry of Hospitality:
Michelle & Jim Yokum, Marty Daniels, Donna Clark, Mary
Ansbro, Lisa & Charlie Klein, Katie Connor
Nursery:
Jocelyn Denzer
Monday, Monday, August 31
7:30 p.m. Picnic Meeting (Adult Ed. Room)
Tuesday, September 1
7:30 p.m. RCIA Team Meeting (Adult Ed. Room)
Wednesday, September 2
7:30 p.m. Worship Team Meeting
Thursday, September 3
7:00 p.m. Rel. Ed. Catechist Meeting
Friday, September 4
No Activities Scheduled
Saturday, September 5
No Activities Scheduled
Sunday, September 6
7:00 p.m. Youth Group Meeting
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