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MANY THANKS to all those who were a part of the planning, set up and activities of the Picnic. Your efforts made a beautiful day a wonderful, fun event. Thanks to Steve & Pat Hancock for all their hard work to coordinate the event!
MILESTONES ON THE JOURNEY This weekend we celebrated the Rite of Acceptance at the 4:30 Liturgy. This marks the first milestone for those who have been a part of our Inquiry group for the last few months.The rite receives or accepts these folks into the Order of Catechumen. It celebrates their desire to identify themselves with the Church. It also celebrates the embrace of the Church who welcomes them to continue their journey of faith with us. Perhaps the most striking part of the rite is the signing with the cross. The head, eyes, ears, heart, hands, shoulders and feet are signed with the cross. It is the visible and graphic reminder that the disciples of Christ Jesus are each to take up their cross and follow in His steps.
Next weekend 30 young men and women will go on retreat with Sr. Maryetta. Together they will reflect and pray, seeking to understand the meaning and importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Soon after the retreat, the participants will write to me, formally asking to be Confirmed. I will meet with each of them individually to discuss their request with them. When this process is complete, we celebrate the Rite of Enrollment with them, officially welcoming them as candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please keep all these folks in your prayers.
THE FLYING NUN The picnic ended around 3:30 pm last Sunday, but several stayed around after all the clean up was complete. Still others returned around 5 pm for the "big finish!" At 5:30, a hot air balloon-The Jedami- was brought by its owners & crew to take Sr. Maryetta for a little ride. She could not have been more excited when the folks told her it was for her! Holding her sign, "Kansas or bust", she took off around 6:15. She headed east over the GM Proving Grounds and beyond. She came back to earth just east of Milford. (Perhaps it would have been better to say that she landed, because I don't think she has come down to earth yet! Fr. Dave Howell
Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Mary (Michelle Yokum's
mother), Merle (Donna Hughes' father), Harry (Jeanette Martin's father), Carl, (Jeanette Martin's
brother), Timothy Richards (Judy Davis' brother), Zora (Lisa Schifko's grandmother), Mary Kay
Davis (Mark Davis' mother), Dalton (Victoria Payne's son), Wayne (Beth Monte's father), Ed,
Joanne Fournier, Adeline, Mike, Roland, Allie, Karen, Donavan, Danny, Walter, Robert, Carol,
Laurie, Barbara and Patrick.
I. Francine Weis/Matthew Beaty
II. Kevin Livingston/Kelli Speaks
Thoughout the Diocese this will be celebrated September 28 thru October 2
to honor and recognize senior members of our parish communities. All
seniors are cordially invited to attend a Mass for this purpose at St. Mary
Magdalen Monday, Sept. 28, at 11:00 a.m. Lunch and entertainment will
follow. Donations accepted. Call Betty Polaske by September 21 at
227-5370 to make reservations and arrangements for transportatoin if
necessary.
Open your hearts to the reading of Scripture and praying the Rosary.
Every Thursday evening at 6:30pm a group of parishioners will gather in
the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. We invite all parishioners to attend. Any
questions contact Barb Buwa 229-9661, or Kay at the parish office
229-8624.
For the fifth year in a row we were blessed with a beautiful day for our
parish picnic. Each one has been filled with friendship, fun and wonderful
food. Thank you everyone, it is the enthusiasm of the community that
makes this one of the highlights of Mary Magdalen's social calendar. Our
next purely fun event is the annual barn dance, watch for more information
in the bulletin. It will be the first weekend in November.
Yours on the journey, Marilyn
The religious education program at St. Mary Magdalen begins this week. What excitement! The catechists have been preparing and the children are eager to study and learn new things. It should be a year of greatness. In all of my excitment and thinking everything was in place, I find that I am still a few people short. There is a need for a catechist on Sunday morning for the 5th grade and also an aide for Sunday morning in the 1st grade. If you could assist in those ministries, please call me.
At this time of year, there is always stress to make sure that everything is taken care of and all has been done to make the program meaningful. My stress was released and the excitement caught me in the moment as the hot air balloon came to pick me up. It was just a great and wonderful feeling. I was like a little child on Christmas morning. Thanks for making it such a memorable day!! Sister Maryetta
WE APPRECIATE the support of the following businesses for the 1998 picnic donations: BFI, Big Boy of Hartland, Handi Rental Center of Brighton, McDonald's of Hartland, Varsity Ford, VG's of Brighton, Lashbrook Porta-john,Wendy's of Brighton, Wendy's of Howell, Micallef, Sue Paielli, Al Rushak, Dennis & Sue Wagener, and Mike & Theresa Wolterman, and the Youth Group for directing traffic, all of you did a magnificent job! What a wonderful day it turned out to be. Steve & Patti Hancock
BEFRIENDERS INFORMATION NIGHT will be held on September 21 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the parish social hall. Current BeFriender ministers will provide an explanation of the ministry, expectations in terms of time and energy, and type of support available for the candidate as he/she prepares for and lives the ministry. Any questions call Judy (248) 889-0274, or Kathy (810) 227-3124.
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.
We are forming a high school men's basketball league. The team will play other churches in
Brighton and practice begins in November. For more information or if you are interested in
playing, let me know. You need not be an active member of the youth group to be involved.
Please call me in the evening at 227-7937.
Margaret Callaghan
Last weekend approximately 1324 people participated in the Liturgies. These folks contributed $8,726.70 to the parish. Last year on this
Sunday the contributions totaled $6,671.94.
First Degree Initiation Ceremony, in honor of Fr. Dave Howell, takes
place at Fr. John R. Day Council of Howell on Wednesday, September 23.
Candidates must be there by 7:00 p.m. Have your Membership Document
100 application form completed, signed, and returned Ray Sasinowski
229-6259 by September 20.
First official St. Mary Magdalen K of C meeting will be Monday,
October 12, 8:00 p.m. in the rectory basement.
Sunday, September 20
Am 8:4-7/1Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13
Monday, September 21,Matthew, apostle, evangelist
Eph 4:1-7,11-13/Mt 9:9-13
9:00 a.m. Charles Fiorini
Tuesday, September 22
Prv 21:1-6,10-13/Lk 8:19-21
9:00 a.m. Bill Sterling
Wednesday, September 23
Prv 30:5-9/Lk 9:1-6
7:00 p.m. Joanne Lintzenich
Thursday, September 24
Eccl 1:2-11/Lk 9:7-9
9:00 a.m. Jerry Pence
Friday, September 25
Eccl 3:1-11/Lk 9:18-22
9:00 a.m. Carl Nosal, Sr..
Saturday, September 26
Eccl 11:9 - 12:8/Lk 9:43b-45
Sunday, September 27
Am 6:1a,4-7/1Tm 6:11-16/Lk 16:19-31
4:30 (Vigil) Maryanni Hanhauser
9:00 a.m. Tom Callaghan
11:00 a.m. St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners
Minister of the Word:
John Murphy, Laura Drittler
Ministers of the Eucharist:
Pat & Sheila Daul, Pat Shiek, Barb
Gillespie, Ken Anderer, Kathy Blue, Joan Monforton
Ministry of Server:
Michelle Murphy, Kari Murphy
Ministry of Hospitality:
Connie & Shannon Murphy, Bill Spindler,
Kathy Anderer, Larry Herzinger
Minister of the Word:
Lee Ann Louis-Prescott, Dan Ahearn
Ministers of the Eucharist:
Rhonda Barclay, Debbie & Mark Ruf, Al &
Barb Lanigan, Annie Ahearn, Bill Colley, Laura Meader
Ministry of Server:
Elizabeth Atwood, Julie Crabbe, Steven
Ministry of Hospitality:
Deater Family, Rick & Sandy Phillips, Rene'
Tierney, Didyk Family, Eagle Family
Nursery:
Sue Paielli, Bridget Schaap
Minister of the Word:
Josie Doucette, Pauline Flowerday
Ministers of the Eucharist:
Kim Sochacki, Kathy McKay, Karen Hostnik, Nancy DiValentin,
Jan Baldinger, Larry Baldinger,Jr., Margaret
Wenzel, Al & Mary Korch
Ministry of Server:
Nick Sochacki, Shannon McKay
Ministry of Hospitality:
Gene & Tony DiValentin, Magon Family,
Brent & Carrie Simon, David Wenzel
Nursery:
Nicole Lenik
Monday, September 21
7:00 p.m. BeFriender Info Night
7:30 p.m. Baptism Class
7:30 p.m. Properties Team
Tuesday, September 22
7:30 p.m. Inquiry/Journey
Wednesday, September 23
6:30 p.m. Religious Ed Grades 1-8
Thursday, September 24
10:00 a.m. Scripture Study/with Childcare
7:00 6:30 p.m. Religious Ed Grades 1-8
6:30 p.m. Scripture Rosary
7:30 p.m. Music Ministry
8:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Mtg.(Rectory)
Friday, September 25
No Activities Scheduled
Saturday, September 26
7:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast (Rectory LL)
10am-3pm Confirmation Retreat
Stewardship Fair after 4:30 Mass
Sunday, September 27
9:00 a.m. Infant Baptism
9:30 a.m. Religious Education Grades 1-6
Stewardship Fair after both Masses
1-5:00 pm BeFriender Candidate Training
7:30 p.m. Grief Support Group
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