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Lynn, his older daughter, had moved home months before the cancer was diagnosed because her back pain made it too difficult to walk up to her second floor apartment.
Retired, he was able to drive her to every doctor appointment and treatment. While she was in the hospital, he had spent hours there each day. Through it all, they had become very close. He did everything he could for her to the point of ignoring his own health. Three times they were both in the same hospital. His daughter was in the cancer ward, and two floors below he suffered from congestive heart failure.
Although he and his wife had buried three infants, he took the death of his fourth child very hard. The grief left him distracted and forgetful; he became old almost overnight.
His physical health had improved after open heart surgery. But only his grandchildren and helping his younger daughter, who had MS, seemed to spark any response.
Finally, his doctor recommended hospitalization in a special unit that dealt with the psychological needs of senior citizens. He was there six full weeks. They provided physical therapy and intensive group therapy and individual counseling. At family meetings with his case workers we told them of his profound grief, but he was very good at convincing them differently.
He had always been good at that. When asked, he was always just wonderful. He could tell the doctor he had only a "slight problem" (pneumonia). He could lay in CCU but fail to tell the nurse about a "slight chest pain" until asked four probing questions. So that fact that he could hide his profound grief from geriatric professionals was no surprise.
Dad died three months after his discharge from that special unit. The six weeks with these professionals had only slowed the downward spiral into grief. The certificate labeled the cause of death a heart attack. But his wife and remaining children knew the real cause: a broken heart.
Proponents say that Proposal B has many safeguards to assure that those who request assistance in committing suicide will be fully competent. But depression is a frequent companion to the elderly and the "bosom friend" of the seriously ill. The only real safeguard that will protect the vulnerable is to vote NO on B this Tuesday. Fr. Dave Howell
Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Lynn and children, Claudette and child, Pete, Vivian, Jane, Harry, Timothy, Zora, Mary Kay, Wayne, Ed, Merle, Mike, Tom, Keith, Ruth, Karen, Victor, David, Kenneth and Roland.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS is offering flu shots for anyone interested, age 12 and up, after all the Masses on the weekend of Nov. 21 and 22 in the youth group room. Cost is $10 per person.
CATHOLIC BOOK STORE will be here Sat. & Sun., Nov. 7 & 8 with an assortment of Advent/Christmas gifts, books Advent wreathes, music and much more.
BAPTISMS During October, we celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism with Delaney Susan Bussey, daughter of Daniel and Colleen Bussey; Bryce David Watson, son of Scott and Ruth Watson; Katherine Constance Black, daughter of Glen and Elana Black; Madaleine Lureta Parshall, daughter of Kirby and Cheryl Parshall; Olivia Grace Aurand, daughter of Todd and Renee Aurand; and Camryn Noelle Armbrustmacher, daughter of Eric and Kristin Armbrustmacher. Congratulations to parents and godparents. Accept our prayers and support, as you accompany them on their journey.
Before each weekend Liturgy begins, there is a three minute explanation of a segment of the Mass. This column offers additional information.
THE PROCESSION OF THE GIFTS The presentation of gifts was not quite the orderly procession we know. Anyone who had anything to give simply came forward bringing money, bread and wine, but also food, fruit, vegetables, grain, meat, oil and more. The deacons and the bishop received the gifts. The bread and wine were placed on the altar and all the other gifts were placed at the side to be distributed later to feed the widows, orphans, the poor and the clergy.
In the mid fifth century, Pope Leo the Great changed this pattern as a part of his reformation of the Liturgy. First, he moved the peace greeting to the place it presently occupies in the Liturgy. This move transformed it from a reconciliation rite into a sign of our communion, our unity in the Body of Christ. Since he had added a reconciliation rite to the beginning of the Liturgy with the prayers at the foot of the altar there was no need to repeat that ritual here.
Secondly, he sent the deacons out to gather up the gifts and bring them to the altar rather than having the large assembly of people move toward the altar all at once. Since there were no pews or chairs people stood in a large crowd before the altar; so this proved to be a more orderly process. This was the beginning of the "collection" as we know it. For centuries people continued to bring a wide variety of gifts. Only the bread and wine used for the Liturgy were handed to the presider, and the rest of the gifts were set aside to be distributed to those in need later. In the fifth century, after the altar was prepared, the presider would then go to the altar and pray the Prayer over the Gifts.
ON THE JOURNEY It's not too late to join the new session of A New Day, a grief support group meeting weekly here at St. Mary Magdalen. If you or someone you know has recently experienced a loss through death, please consider joining us. Our coming together provides an opportunity for us to share our mutual feeling and increase our understanding of the grieving process. Please consider joining us in the rectory (LL) at 7:30 p.m. Yours on the journey, Marilyn
We continue to pray for those children who will be confirmed by Bishop Mengeling on December 5. Please do not forget your prayer partners. The children who will be receiving the sacrament of Penance this year will participate in the Rite of Acceptance on November 8 during the 11:00 a.m. Liturgy. Sister Maryetta
I will be handing out permission slips tonight for those attending the Jamboree on November 21. I will also be handing out pledge sheets for our Hunger Awareness Retreat scheduled for November 13 and 14. My, how time flies! I am truly looking forward to this retreat. Last year's was very spirited and quite an eye-opener. God provides for us, provides for me, so that I can in turn help those in need. I am thankful for all that I have in my life, and this retreat only makes my blessings more meaningful. I hope everyone will make the time to participate. Margaret Callaghan
ANNUAL LOAVES AND FISH APPEAL of Catholic Social Services is November 7 & 8. Please support the family-centered work being done by LCCSS. If you have any questions, contact LCCSS at (810) 227-2151.
Catholic Book Store will be at St. Mary Magdalen on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8. They will have an assortment of Advent/Christmas gifts, books, Advent wreathes, music and much more.
CATHOLIC CENTRAL'S OPEN HOUSE will be held Sunday, November 15, for parents of eighth graders. Any questions may be directed to (313) 534-0660.
The Book of Rememberance will be displayed in the gathering space during the month of November. Members are asked to list in the book the names of loved ones who have passed away, and they will be remembered in prayer throughout the month.
Last weekend approximately 1254 people participated in the Liturgies. These folks
contributed $10,554.00 to the parish. Last year on this Sunday the contributions totaled $8,496.68.
MOVING BEYOND A workshop for divorced, separated and widowed on Friday evenings will begin November 13 here at St. Mary Magdalen. Call Catholic Social Services (810) 227-2151 for information or to register.
ADOPT-A-FAMILY sign-up is ongoing after all Masses. Costs average about $100 per family member, so sign up for the size family you can accommodate. Two or three families can sign up for one large family. Info on age, size, sex will be provided. Gifts will be delivered on Dec. 19.
November 1 - All Saints
Rv 7:2-4,9-14/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a
Monday, November 2 - All Souls
Dn 12:1-3/Rom 6:3-9/Jn 6:37-40
9:00 a.m. +All Deceased Family & Friends
7:00 p.m. +All Deceased Family & Friends
Tuesday, November 3
Phil 2:5-11/Lk 14:15-24
9:00 a.m. John Dore
November 4 Charles Borromeo, bishop
Phil 2:12-18/Lk 14:25-33
7:00 p.m. Mary Lang
Thursday, November 5
Phil 3:3-8a/Lk 15:1-10
9:00 a.m. Jerry Pence
Friday, November 6
Phil 3:17 - 4:1/Lk 16:1-8
9:00 a.m. Kathy Roux
Saturday, November 7
Phil 4:10-19/Lk 16:9-15
Sunday, November 8
2Mc 7:1-2,9-14/2 Thes 2:16 - 3:5/Lk 20:27-38
4:30 (Vigil) Ann Pytlewski
9:00 a.m.John Loveland
11:00 a.m. St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners
Minister of the Word:
Stephanie St. Clair, Maura Giardina
Ministers of the Eucharist:
Bob & Mary Weyand, Laura Drittler, Doris Jones, Steve & Pat
Hancock
Ministry of Server:
Gabrielle Witt, Kristy Hancock
Ministry of Hospitality:
David Witt, Wagener family
Minister of the Word:
Rhonda Barclay, Bill Turowski
Ministers of the Eucharist:
Ed & Beccie Govan, Jim & Kathy Rigley, Pete LIntzenich, Gary &
Linda Kinneer, Irene Cappuccilli, Laura DeLaMarre, Lisa Burridge
Ministry of Server:
Charles Philips, Andrea Cappuccilli, Erik Gubert
Ministry of Hospitality:
Terns family, Kovanda family, Hancock family, Sadowski family
Nursery:
Sue & Caryn Hinkson
Minister of the Word:
Diane Kubus, Russ Gentner
Ministers of the Eucharist:
Jim & Linda Chevalier, Maryann Hargrave, Sue Hlavaty, Allison
Gentner, Kimber Kunkel, John Spalding, Katie Francis, Jean Weishaar, Josie Doucette
Ministry of Server:
Jeff Kubus, Nicholas Barker
Ministry of Hospitality:
Margaret & Tom Callaghan, Youth Group
Nursery:
Susan Paielli
Monday, November 2
7:00 p.m. BeFrienders (Social Hall)
7:30 p.m. Catechist Meeting (Adult Ed)
8:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus (LL Rectory)
Tuesday, November 3
7:30 p.m. Inquiry/Journey
Wednesday, November 4
10:00 a.m. Scripture & Stitches
7:30 p.m. Worship Meeting
7:45 p.m. Genesis
Thursday, November 5
10:00 a.m. Genesis
6:30 p.m. Scripture Rosary
7:30 p.m. Music Ministry
Friday, November 6
No Activities Planned
Saturday, November 7
No Activities Planned
Sunday, November 1
10:15 a.m. Hoe Down Com. Mtg. (Adult Ed)
11:00 a.m. Rite of Acceptance First Penance
7:30 p.m. Another Look
7:30 p.m. Grief Support
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