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09-03-00 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED VOICES PROJECT - DIRECTIONS 2OO1 At our meeting on Thursday with the Diocesan Strategic Planning Commission, many issues, opportunities and challenges were mentioned. By the end of the evening we identified five priorities. This Thursday, Sept 7, all the members of our Councils and our Ministry Teams will meet again from 7:30 until 9:30 pm. Using the priorities determined last week, we will set the direction for our parish's activities and efforts for the coming year. First, we will pray; then we will hear brief reports from all these groups regarding their efforts to help our parish move closer to its Vision. The committee from the Pastoral Council will present a report on the VOICES Session and list the top three priorities that came out of our meeting on August 31. The rest of the evening will be devoted to planning for the coming year. Each of the Ministry Teams and the Finance Council will spend time creating a set of goals for itself based on the priorities we established the week before. Every member of our Ministry Teams and Councils should plan on participating on September 7. (Anyone who would like to join them is welcome, as well.) Again, we have hospitality beforehand and then start at 7:30 pm. THE PICNIC When we first started seven years ago, it was a wonderful adventure. For most, it was the first time they had visited our property. We blocked off an area where we thought the future church would be built and celebrated Liturgy there and then had our first "Picnic & Ice Cream Social". Seven years later, it is still the event of the year. It is the time that brings most of us together for a single event. It also serves as our reunion after summer vacations. I hope you will make it. The Liturgy will be outside at 11 am followed by the picnic, fun and games. (As usual, if the weather does not cooperate, all of it will be rescheduled for the following Sunday.) THE KNIGHT'S PAVILION Last September our Knights of Columbus had installed a concrete pad back behind what had once been a stable. Now thanks to their fund raising, hard work and a loan from the parish, they have started on the pavilion that will become a part of the parish facilities. This article was written earlier in the week, so I do not know how much they have completed, but their hope is that they will be able to at least be able to erect the trusses and roof to provide some extra shade for the picnic. Many thanks to all who been working on this project. Planning started almost with the beginning of our K of C Council and fund raising soon afterward. It will be a welcome addition to our facilities when we complete the roof raising! Fr. Dave Howell Celebrating Liturgy Sunday, September 3 Monday, September 4 Tuesday, September 5 Wednesday, September 6 Thursday, September 7 Friday, September 8 - Birth of the Virgin Mary Saturday, September 9 - Peter Claver, presb., relig. Sunday, September 10 St. Mary Magdalen Parish Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Joanne Fournier, Bev Zizka, Candy Philbrick, Roger, Kevin Weitzel, Hogan McCuan, Patrick Rosso, Barry Wilkinson, Bob Chilton, Maryanna, Margo, Fr. Terry Dumas, Kyle Ward, Lee Alstott, Fr. Gil Rahrig, Vincent Kramer, Ed Rigley, Mike, Sylvia Walczak, Linda Nagle, Judy, Thomas Payne, Joan & John Becker, Danielle Snowgold, Bud Newberry, Bishop Povish, Roe, John Pepa, Margaret Resconich, Rose Kumler, Joanna Bloese, Maureen, Russ Gardner, Susan, Ann Polcyn, Pete, Norman Moon, Cornelius Smits, Matt Even, Ellen Colombo, Adeline Smith, Larry Cecil, Karen, Laurie Deirlein, Jeanette Wood, and Donovan. Ministers of Prayer Schedule Sunday, Sep. 3 Monday, Sep. 4 Tuesday, Sep. 5 Wednesday, Sep. 6 Thursday, Sep. 7 Friday, Sep. 8 Sep. 9 Gifts from God Fiscal Year runs from July 1,2000-June 30,2001 STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK Every worthwhile gift, every genuine benefit comes from above," says St. James in the second reading. But, he reminds us, true worship of God involves using those good gifts to benefit the less fortunate. Good stewardship is not optional; it is the hallmark of our faith! DATES TO REMEMBER Monday, September 4 - Labor Day Tuesday, September 5 Wednesday, September 6 Thursday, September 7 Friday, September 8 Sunday, September 10 In Memoriam Please remember in your prayers John Dorset & Family in the death of Esther Dorset, John's mother. HELP WANTED! Drivers needed for food distribution. Contact Barb Toth, 810-225-0807. Religious Education Do I have what it takes? You may be wondering: Can I be a catechist? There are many qualities necessary for the task of catechesis. Loving God, being at ease with children, and being sensitive to their needs are a few! It is also important that you be aware of the difference between faith and theology. Your role is not to convince the children that there is a God, rather, it is to share with them how God is revealed to us through Scripture, tradition and their own life experiences. Take advantage of catechist formation classes and meetings for free training! As you catechize one particular group of children, keep in mind that you are really part of a whole community of catechizers - you are not alone!! Catechists and aides are badly needed for some of our weekly and Family
classes. Please consider helping out, even if you have never done so before!
Formation classes are offered to help you if you are interested in being
a catechist or aide. Please call today for more information. PRE-SCHOOL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Share your hugs with pre-school children. Two times a month during our Family Program, we need someone to oversee our pre-kindergarten children. Call Mary, 229-8624, for more details! WE NEED YOU! Yes you! We need you to be a 7, 8, or 9th grade catechist who will share your faith, promote a sense of community, and develop Christianity to its fullest while growing with our youth as they continue on their faith journey. Catechists are badly needed in this area. Guidance is provided to train you in this ministry! Call Sr. Maryetta for more details. ON THE JOURNEY Next Sunday, September 10, at 11:00 a.m.,is our seventh annual Parish Picnic and Ice Cream Social. It is the biggest social event here at St. Mary Magdalen and one of the best opportunities to see the rest of the parish, the people who go to the other two Masses each weekend! Bring your lawn chair and a dish to pass - everything else will be taken care of. September 5 is our next Evening of Awareness, the first of our two-part Baptismal Prep Program. If you are expecting or have a child in need of Baptism, please call me at 229-8624 and register as soon as possible for this workshop. Infant Baptism normally requires a two or three month planning period. Yours on the journey, Baptism During the month of August we celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism with
Jakob Tyler Jeziorski, son of Donald and Rachel Jeziorski; Kameryn Carol
Bell, daughter of Robert and Gail Bell; Kara Ann Muszynski, daughter of
James and Kimberly Muszynski; Dylan James Bilicki, son of Dwayne and Rayma
Bilicki; Tara Elizabeth Johnson, daughter of Jeffrey and Rebecca Johnson;
and Madeline Margaret Morley, daughter of Michael and Jennifer Morley. Youth Group There is not a meeting this weekend due to the holiday. We hope your day off is relaxing, doing what you enjoy most. Please stop in the youth room and take a look at the painting that is now finished. It looks awesome! Matt Magon drew it up and with the help of his mother and sister; it has become a great gift for us all to see. So pop in and take a look. Our halloween haunted house and party plans are well under way but don't let that stop you from coming to our meetings. We are still in need of people to help in many areas. September 13 some of us will be traveling to St. Mary's in Chelsea to attend a healing Mass for the teens in today's society. Fr. Joe Krupp will be the presider, and also present at the Mass will be a man by the name of Irving Houle. He has been graced with the gift of Stigmata. There is more information on the bulletin board near the office. I encourage you to read it. You can also contact me at the office for more information. M.U.D. Our family pool party and potluck dinner last Friday was fun. The weather was perfect for swimming. Thank you to Liggie Perkins and her family for opening their home to us. It was nice to meet so many new people. Wednesday, September 27, we are scheduled to volunteer our time at the Livingston Community Food Bank. Our time slot is from 4-6pm. Be sure to mark your calendar now. Next weekend there will be a sign up sheet. What would a M.U.D event be without one. Margaret Callaghan ANNUAL YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE Single & married 20's & 30's will meet at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Ann Arbor September 23. Come celebrate the Jubilee theme of the Trinity. There will be Mass with Bishop Mengeling in the afternoon with dinner and dancing in the evening. Contact Gary Ashby (517) 342-2495 for more details. Thank You Words can never express my gratitude to all of you for the wonderful celebration of my 40th anniversary. The liturgy was very meaningful, the renewal of my vows, the elegant reception - everything was wonderful! I really meant in my reflection, how much this community means to me and that all of you have a permanent place in my heart. Love, FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH American Red Cross Blood Drive - We are planning to host two blood drives in the coming year! February is our target month for the first drive. We are looking for Seniors or any willing parishioners who could assist the Parish Nurse Ministry with advertising, check-in and/or serving refreshments. Please contact Marilyn Rhadigan at the church office or Cathy Kolpacki at 810-229-0268 if you are interested. Blood Donor sign-up will be posted after the first of the year. Please consider participating in this life-giving endeavor. September's BP Weekend Health Focus will be Arthritis. September 29, from 2-4pm, Dr. Edward Loniewski, one of our parishioners, will introduce the CARE program, Comprehensive Arthritis Recovery & Education. This program is based on the philosophy that arthritis impacts the body, mind and spirit. It aims to encourage people to participate in their own healing and to draw from many resources in order to provide a holistic comprehensive treatment program. Please join us for an informative and possibly life changing discussion! ALL LITURGICAL MINISTERS Your one year commitment will end in October. Sign-up sheets will be in the gathering area the weekends of Sept.16/17; Sept.23/24 and Sept.30/Oct. 1. This includes all Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers & Hospitality. All ministries are a one year commitment. If you are re-committing, you must also sign up. Please pick up a schedule of the training sessions. It is mandatory to attend a training session. Other Ministry Sheets that will be in the gathering area are Nursery volunteers for the 9am & 11am Masses on Sunday and Coffee & Donut Ministry volunteers. Please give this your prayerful consideration. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS There will be a meeting Tuesday, September 5, 7:30pm in the lower level of the rectory. On Labor Day, September 4, we will be working on the Pavilion. Volunteers are needed! LIBRARY: Parenting from a Christian Perspective - The parish library has books on a variety of topics. Among others, the following will be of interest to parents: New Hide or Seek: Building Self-esteem in your Child by Dr. James Dobson (649.1 Dob) provides parents with practical pointers for raising self-confident,healthy children. Seven strategies are presented and each is followed by a question-and-answer section discussing common problems. Kids are Worth it! Giving your Child the Gift of Inner Discipline by Barbara Coloroso (649.6 Col) tells how good parenting begins with treating kids with respect and giving them a sense of power in their own lives, offering them opportunities to learn from their own successes and mistakes. LIVINGSTON COUNTY CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OFFERINGS: Families Experiencing Divorce - Tuesday Nights, 7-8:30pm from Sept. 19-Oct. 24. Anger Management Seminar Thursday, Sept. 21, 7-8:30pm at Catholic Social Services. Fee is $30. Topics include: Physical symptoms, Coping strategies, Fighting fair. Anger Management/Conflict Resolution (Tips for Teens) Thursday, Sept. 28, 7-8:30pm at Catholic Social Services. Fee is $30. This seminar will provide your teen with helpful tips and strategies for effective peer conflict resolution and anger management. Early registration is recommended. Parenting Your Toddler Thursday evenings, Oct. 5-26, 2000, 7-8:30pm. Fee is $60. This program will explain the changes during the first four years of your child's life. Early registration is recommended. Stress Management for Women Thursday, Nov. 2, 7-8:30pm at Catholic Social Services. Fee is $30. This program provides techniques and strategies for today's woman to "keep it together". Early registration is recommended. For information and to register for any of these programs, call CSS at 517-545-5944. |
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