THE SANDWICH GENERATION There is a radio commercial that refers to this "new" generation. They have children still at home and aging parents who need increasing care.
Over the last few months, some of our parish leaders have become aware of several of our folks in this predicament. Those of us who have lived this kind of situation think that we could offer some support and helpful information to those who find themselves going through it now.
So on Thursday, November 4, we are inviting all those who find themselves in that Care-Giver role to join us in the rectory basement meeting room. We would like to bring together those who have taken care of aging parents, relatives and friends with those who find themselves taking on that role now.
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Care-Givers Group you are welcome to talk to me or Arlene Callaghan (220-1693).
TEMPTED TO DESPAIR I generally keep up with world, national and local events. I read a daily newspaper, our local weekly paper and two news magazines. I listen to public radio in the morning during my workout and in the evening as I prepare and eat dinner. My point is, that I have an interest in current events and a fairly good grasp of what is happening in the world beyond the parish.
I have found events in Washington to be increasingly distressing over the last few months. But last week's Senate rejection of the nuclear test ban treaty leads me to anger and despair.
It frightens me to see petty politicians diminish the possibilities for a more peaceful, more stable world. Frankly, I do not believe their statements that the treaty was "flawed", only their grasp of truth. Nor is the White House justified in condemning the short sighted senators who put politics above peace and embarrassing a president over the common good of the world community. There was very little leadership on this from the White House.
Sadly, I watch the House of Representatives, the Senate and the White House continually play political football on many issues. They toss the blame back and forth and show more concern for tripping each other than they do for people's health and safety in this nation and in the world. Although I pray for them, I find that each new fiasco leads me to repeat an old curse: "a plague on all three houses!"
I am now watching to see what happens with the latest attempt at campaign financing
reform. My hunch is that most of them don't want to see real reform. But until big money is
taken out of the system, real concern for the common good and the common citizen will only get
lip service.
Fr. Dave Howell
Thursday, October 28; The Feast Simon and Jude, Apostles. Simon belonged to the Zealots, an anti-Roman party. According to tradition he was one of the first disciples of Jesus and he preached in Egypt and Mesopotamia, going to Persia with St. Jude, where they were both martyred. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, according to custom is considered the brother of St. James the Less and the reputed author of the Letter of St. Jude. He is properly venerated as the "patron of impossible cases.
Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Susan, Fr. Dan Wunderlich, Richard Sixbery, Erik, Raynald Raymond, Pete, Al & Ann Polcyn, Sue Keough, Miriam Marker, Matt Even, Eileen Auld, Cornelius Smits, Keith Kovach, Ellen Colombo, Emerson Brown, Adeline Smith, Larry Cecil, Anna Cecil, Dottie King, Catherine Schumont, Ken Carson, Norman Moon, Shirley Brake, Keith Dunn, Karen (Pat Spindler's daughter), Laurie Deirlein, Ron Schaar, Jeannette Wood, Merle, Ed, Zora Kolef, Keith Freel, Tom Cavanaugh, Timothy Richards, Mary Kay Davis, Edith Reagan, Miren Mohrenweiser, Donovan, Jessie, Mary Swift, Valerie Black, Joanne Fournier, Jerry Bettens and Dennis.
Beginning November 8, we will be hosting a series of meetings called "Take a Second Look". Designed to meet the needs of those who have been away from active participation in the Catholic Church, these sessions offer an opportunity to examine the issues that may have caused the separation, as well as update and renew one's relationship with the Church. If you have a family member or friend who might benefit from "Take A Second Look" please invite them to join us in the Adult Formation room at 7:30 p.m. For more information please call me at 229-8624.
Grief is a natural and normal reaction to loss, but sometimes the intensity of our emotions
can seem overwhelming. A New Day is a series of eight meetings designed to increase our
understanding of the stages of grief; offer some survival techniques; include prayer and Scripture
reflections and provide an opportunity to meet with others who have experienced similar losses in
their lives. Our sessions will begin Sunday, November 7, at 7:30pm in the rectory lower level.
There is a cost of $10 for the New Day Journals. If you have any questions or want to register
by phone, call me at 229-8624. A registration sheet is available in the gathering area.
Yours on the Journey,
Marilyn
The parents with children in the Penance program are asked to participate in a meeting on Monday, October 25, at 7:00pm. It will be reflecting on the Sacrament of Penance and also ways that you can work with your child on what needs healing in their lives.
The children in the Confirmation program are discerning the Spirit in their lives. If you took a prayer partner, please drop the person a note.
The Catechists are invited to a special evening on Monday, November 8, from 6-9:30. If
you have not registered, please call the office.
Sister Maryetta
Tonight is our meeting with Phil Leonard and also with St. Pat's youth group. Please make a note that the meeting will run from 7-9pm tonight. Also, remember to bring any stories you gathered about people preparing for the Y2K.
I would like to thank all of you who volunteered some of your time last weekend to help sort clothes for our clothing drive.
Hunger Awareness Retreat is scheduled for December 17/18,for 24 hours we gather together to fast. We learn about hunger around the world and how we can make a difference. This year we will be going down to the Gleaner's food bank in Detroit to help at their food pantry. It will be a very worthwhile 24 hours. If you have any questions about this event, please call me at the parish offices (229-8624).
JAMBOREE - Saturday,November 7 registration forms were handed out last weekend, I realized this is a very short notice, but hoping all youth can attend. We will travel with St. Pat's via bus. This is a diocesan event complete with music, workshops, food, friends, Mass, and a dance to end the day. I need to know if you are going as soon as possible. Advent Candles & Wreaths will be sold by the youth group the weekends of November 13, 20 & 27.
All NCYC participants and chaperons, there will be a meeting tomorrow evening in the youth room at 7:30-8:30pm. We will be discussing sightseeing options. Youth group will not be meeting on October 31.
Our next scheduled event is a trip downtown to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen to help serve the poor and hungry. There are only spots for 10 students to participate. I need to know as soon as possible if you are interested. The date for this is Friday, November 12. We are scheduled to serve dinner from 4-6pm, but we need to leave about 3pm and will return about 7:30. Neither Brighton nor Hartland school districts have school that day. Call me at the parish offices with any questions or to sign up.
The 6,7,and 8 grade Religious Education classes have been brainstorming for a name to
call themselves other than the Jr. High youth group. I will print the winning name and class next
weekend in the bulletin.
Margaret Callaghan
II. David Weitzel & Janet Katona
III. Robert Palmer & Linda Marciniak
Fiscal Year runs from July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000
Total income for the week of October 16/17, 1999:
Approximately 1261 people contributed:
Using Stewardship envelopes..............$ 11,936.00
Loose collection.........................$ 1,019.00
Building Fund Pledge payments............$ 1,948.00
Other....................................$ 155.00
Total receipts...........................$ 15,018.00
Weekly expenses..........................$ 16,682.00
+/- for week.............................$ -1,664.00
+/- year-to-date.........................$ +4,464.00
Thank you for your Gifts
Sacrifical Giving Presently we have 775 families registered in the parish and 130 familiies have
made their stewardship commitment. If you have not returned your commitment card, please pray
about the sacrifical giving you will be making weekly/monthly and return the card either by mail
or the collection basket on Sunday.
The Finance Council
Habitat for Humanity quilt is in the Adult Formation room. All quilters are encouraged to come and work on it. Time is running out. Any questions contact Marilyn (810) 229-8624.
The Book of Remembrance will be displayed in the gathering space during the month of November. If you have a loved one that you would like remembered in prayer throughout the month, please list their name in the book.
On Tuesday, November 2, at 7:00 p.m. We invite all parishioners to attend, but especially those who have lost a family member or friend within the last year. If you cannot attend, please submit names of family and friends who have died this year to the office for inclusion in the prayers.
All Euchre Players A Euchre Card Party will be held at St. Mary Magdalen on Saturday, Nov.13 promptly at 7pm and ending around 10pm. Single Adults or couples-you don't need a partner to participate. Refreshment/beverages will be provided. Please sign the sheet in the gathering area if you will be attending or contact Paul Schifko (810) 632-5546 after 6pm. The Community Life Team (Fun & Games)
ALL SOULS DAY MEMORIAL MASS will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 1, at 7:00 p.m. We invite all parishioners to attend, but especially those who have lost a family member or friend within the last year. If you cannot attend, please submit names of family and friends who have died this year to the office for inclusion in the prayers.
Catholic Book Store will be here on Saturday and Sunday, November 6 and 7, with a display of Books, Bibles, Religious Articles, Cassettes, etc. Please stop after Mass and pay them a visit. They will be glad to assist you in any way they can.
THANK YOU.....Steve Assenmacher for calling and "instructing" at our Hoe Down last Saturday and the Community Life Committee for organizing the event. It was a fun evening for everyone who attend.
The Art & Environment Team is in need of bales of straw, bundles of corn stalks, pumpkins, gourds, squash, Indian corn, and mums. If you can donate any of these items for the harvest environment of the church, contact Diane Kubus (248)889-8855.
K OF C SPAGHETTI DINNER will be Saturday, Oct. 30, 5-7:00pm. Please sign up if you will be attending so we can plan accordingly. This does not guarantee a reservation; it's still first come-first served! Profits fund service projects in our parish area. Call Gary (810) 229-2045 with questions or if you'd like to join the K of C.
LIGHTS NEEDED for our float for the "Fantasy of Lights Parade"(over 5,000). Please put donated items in the basket in the gathering space. Help is needed in all areas. The barn will be open a few nights a week for people willing to work on the float. Anyone who can help out contact Barb Colley 227-7108 or Laurie Cooper (248)328-0338.
Sponsored by Charity & Justice, it will continue through next weekend. Still needed are clean, usable clothing and new purchases of socks and underwear. Drop off donations at the rectory garage when you come to Mass. They will be sorted and delivered to Mary Lou Brown Mission in Detroit. Any questions or if you would like to help contact Mary Korch (810)227-8384 or Dave Scharf 229-8624.
50+ Livingston County Area Catholic Council on Aging will have a meeting Wednesday, October 24, at St. Pat's in Brighton from 10:00 to 12:00 noon. All 50+ Catholics are invited to attend. For more information call Cynthia Gagnier, 227-2151.
Each of us who is baptized shares in Jesus' mission to all nations and peoples. Today, with Catholics throughout the world, we are called to offer our special prayers and generous financial support, through the Propagation of the Faith, for the worldwide mission of Jesus.
We help mission priests, sisters, brothers, lay catechists, mission seminarians and Religious novices through our giving. They reach people in remote villages and city barrios, children, the elderly, refugees, the sick, orphans, the poorest of the world. They offer them the Good News of Jesus and they are good news as, in His name, they nourish spirits, teach young minds, heal the sick and strive for justice.
Please be as generous as possible. What we offer today will help missions around the world and here in the United States. And, please, pray every day for missionaries and for those they serve.
Retreat - What can I do with my life? This retreat weekend being offered at Weber Center in Adrian will give single women, ages 18-45 a chance to connect with others, who like themselves, are exploring all aspects of religious life. It will be held Nov. 12-14. For reservations or to receive additional information call Sr.Joann Plumpe,OP(517) 266-3533.
Sun., Oct. 24 Duke Davis
Mon., Oct. 25 Kathy Stegmaier, Carol McGrath
Tues.,Oct. 26 Jeanette Martin, Mary Ellen Magon
Wed., Oct. 27 Patti Conahan, Becky Even
Thurs.Oct. 28 Russ Gentner, Susan Fragosa
Fri., Oct. 29 Joyce Gonda, Lisa Klein
Sat., Oct. 30 Jan Baldinger
Prayer Intercessions may be filled out each weekend and placed in the basket located between the inside glass doors in our Gathering Area.
Before each weekend Liturgy begins, there is a three minute explanation of a segment of the Mass. This column offers additional information.
The time after communion is a "Martha and Mary" time, a time for both action and prayer. The vessels which were used for communion must be purified, and we also need time for private prayer of thanksgiving.
The oldest form of purification was known as the ablution (washing) of the mouth. In the fourth century,St. John Chrysostom advocated that his people cleanse their mouths with water or a little bread after communion so that nothing of the Body or Blood of Christ would remain in their mouths. In the west, monasteries and churches had special fountains used specifically for this ablution. The cleansing of the vessels was also common and became linked to the ablution of the mouth. The presider would have water poured over his fingers into the cup and then he would drink the water.
In the Middle Ages, a variety of prayers accompanied the action which itself became more elaborate. First, all particles of the Body were carefully placed in the chalice and two washings occurred, one with wine and the second with wine and water. The prayers spoke of purity of heart, cleansing from all sin through the gift of Holy Communion. The assembly was also encouraged to pray during this time after communion. Various prayers of thanksgiving were composed throughout the centuries and passed on by memorization.
In the fifth century a prayer of conclusion or Post Communion was added, most likely out of desire to verbalize the thanksgiving of all. Like the opening prayer, its purpose was to collect all the prayers of those assembled in a single one voiced by the presider for all, this providing closure to the Communion Rite. Later in the Middle Ages the number of these prayers multiplied, but in the reforms of 1969 only a single prayer is used to conclude the rite. This prayer always asks that the mystery we have just celebrated will be effective in our lives and lead us to eternal communion with God.
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 or checking the internet at www.masstimes.org.
Sunday, October 24
Ex 22:20-26/1Thes 1,5c-10/Mt 22:34-40
Monday, October 25 Luke, evangelist
Rom 8:12-17/Lk 13:10-17
9:00 a.m. Full Recovery of Jerry Bettens
Tuesday, October 26 North American Martyrs
Rom 8:18-25/Lk 13:18-21
9:00 a.m. Our Youth Group
Wednesday, October 27
Rom 8:26-30/Lk 13:22-30
7:00 p.m. +Marilyn J. Crowell
Thursday, October 28-Simon & Jude,apostle
Eph 2:19-22/Lk 6:12-16
9:00 a.m. +Virginia Howell
Friday, October 29
Rom 9:1-5/Lk 14:1-6
9:00 a.m. +Keith Erickson
Saturday, October 30
Rom 11:1-2a,11-12,25-29/Lk 14:1,7-11
Sunday, October 31
Mal 1:14b - 2:2b,8-10/1Thes 2:7b-9,13/Mt 23:1-12
4:30 Betty & Ed Prise-50th Wedding Anniversary
9:00 a.m. Jack Duffy
11:00 a.m. St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners
Monday, October 25
7:00 p.m. Parent Meeting-Penance
7:30 p.m. Eucharistic Ministers Captain Training
7:30 p.m. Nurse Ministry (Room 3)
Tuesday, October 26
7:00 p.m. Befriender Training (Rectory L.L.)
7:30 p.m. Inquiry/Journey (Adult Formation)
7:30 p.m. Sacrament of Penance Class (Social Hall)
Wednesday, October 27
9:00 a.m. M.O.M.S.Group (Adult Formation Rm)
6:30 p.m. Religious Education Classes
7:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Diocesean BeFriender
Co-Ordinator Meeting (Social Hall)
Thursday, October 28
6:30 p.m. Religious Education Classes
6:30 p.m. Scripture Rosary
7:00 p.m. Education Meeting (Conf.Room)
7:30 p.m. Baptism Workshop (Adult Formation)
7:30 p.m. Music Ministry (Worship Area)
Friday, October 29
NO ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Saturday, October 30
5:00 p.m. K of C Spaghetti Dinner
Sunday, October 31
9:45,11:00,5:45 Religious Education Classes
9:00 a.m. Baptism
7:00 p.m. Youth Group
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