Sunday, October 7

Hab 1:2-3,2:2-4/2 Tm 1:6-8,13-14/Lk 17:5-10

Jon 1:1 — 2:1,11/Lk 10:25-37

9:00 am V Isabelle Christner

Jon 3:1-10/Lk 10:38-42

9:00 am V Tommy Johnson

Jon 4:1-11/Lk 11:1-4

7:00 pm V Dorothy King

Mal 3:13-20/Lk 11:5-13

9:00 am V Frank Bur

Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2/Lk 11:15-26

9:00 am V Alex Zelock

Joel 4:12-21/Lk 11:27-28

2 Kgs 5:14-17/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19

4:30 (Vigil) V Fr. Carlson Robideau

9:00 am St. Mary Magdalen Parish

11:00 am V Mary & Carl Wojewodzki

Please pray that the sick will respond to God’s healing will, especially: Colette Bertrand, Carole, Larry Stanley, Rachel Holthus, Bob Brookins, Laura Drittler, Randy Manetta, Angela Cooney, Audrey Snyder, Kathy, Donald Schommer, Bonnie, Jack Bogos, Ed Stephens, Sophie Martin, June Bennett, Steve, Shirley Brake, Jaylee Doremire, Brad Heinitz, Jan Geiger, Kathy Rakoczy, Jean Killen, Steve Thuss, Joyce Fraser, Ethan Montague, Micah Zielinski, Dave Sharpy, Harold Stewart, Rosemary Duffy, Priscilla Davis, Tom Johnson, Carolyn Johnson, Mary Johnson, Chuck Horka, Patti Conahan, Matt Even, Jimmy Sexton, Mel Oja, Elsie Whetter, John, Adam Weitzel, Mary Beth, Mary Lou Colgin, Joey Boyd, Merrick, Paul Duff, Kateri Sullivan-Golbiw, Mike, Linda Nagle, Bishop Povish, Joanna Bloese, Ellen Colombo, Karen, Laurie Deirlein, and Donovan.

Monday, Oct. 8 Lisa Konieczka, Becky Even

Tuesday, Oct. 9 Ron Clark, Ed Pound

Wednesday, Oct. 10 Leo Camden, Chris Camden

Thursday, Oct.11 Linda Chevalier

Friday, Oct. 12 Mary Cavanaugh

Saturday, Oct. 13 Dennis Wagener

Total income for the week of Sept.29/30, 2001

Approximately 1567 people participated:

Using Stewardship envelopes $14,567

Loose Collection/other $1,359

Using Children envelopes $30

Stewardship Total $15956

Weekly Expenses/Including Mortgage $18,798

+/- for week without Bldg. Pledges $-2,842

Building Fund Pledge Payments $250

+/- for week $-2,592

+/- year to date without Building Pledges $-20,508

+/- year to date with Building Pledges $-11,591

MUSIC IN THE LITURGY Singing has always been an integral part of the Liturgy. When we were expelled from the synagogue, we continued to use the Jewish hymnal, the Book of the 150 Psalms. We also kept other songs used in the synagogue service and incorporated them into the early Liturgy, the most notable of these being the Holy, Holy. As in the synagogue we rarely used instruments, relying on the human voice alone to give praise to God.

The persecutions kept the Roman Liturgy simple and very quiet. But once we were allowed to practice freely, the Liturgy expanded and singing became a more integral part. Over the centuries, the amount of singing has varied. During the fourth through the eighth centuries, much of the Liturgy was sung, including the Scripture readings. This was done for the sake of amplification (song is generally much louder and clearer than the spoken word) and to add greater solemnity to the Liturgy. The Church continued much of this practice until 1969.

Toward the sixth century another form of the Liturgy evolved as a result of the missionaries sent out to re-Christianize Europe. These small bands lacked cantors, choirs and other ministers, so frequently they would recite what had formerly been sung. The evolution of parish churches and the development of the celebration of private Masses also transformed the Liturgy. As a result, three forms of the Mass developed: a solemn high Mass, the high Mass (both with an abundance of singing) and the low Mass with little or no singing.

The choice of solemn, high or low Mass usually depended on the importance of the occasion and the abilities of the local community. As the Liturgy evolved, the role of the worshipers in all three was reduced to that of spectator. They were excluded from active participation because the liturgical language was Latin and the music evolved from simple chant to complicated melodies requiring trained singers.

The reforms of 1969 did away with these distinctions and returned to two earlier liturgical principles. Now there are neither high nor low Masses. Rather the amount of singing is dictated by the importance of the day or the feast being celebrated. But singing, like the Liturgy should involve everyone.

It’s not too late to walk or sponsor a walker to help stop world hunger at the 21^st Annual Brighton CROP WALK, Sunday, Oct. 14 at 2:00pm, beginning at the First United Methodist Church. Sign up at First Methodist before the walk.

The Knights of Columbus are pleased to announce the next Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday October 20, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Dinner includes spaghetti (meat or meatless sauce), and all the trimmings, including dessert & beverage. See you there!

Next weekend we are holding a bake sale to benefit the NCYC participants. Any and all donated bake goods will be appreciated.

Also we are selling Little Caesars Pizza kits to help further defray the cost of this trip. If you are interested in purchasing these delicious pizza kits, you can do so at the bake sale scheduled for next week and all through the month of October.

We are meeting every Monday evening. and on Saturday’s in the barn, 10 am - 12 pm.

The corn maze and bonfire was fun! Thank you again to the adults who were brave enough to get lost with us! A Special thanks to the Perkins family, who hosted our bonfire afterward. The whole evening was fun.

Margaret Callaghan

The RCIA Program has started a Sponsor Pool this year. We are in need of sponsors for the Catechumenate candidates. If you would like to join the Sponsor Pool or find out more information about this commitment please contact Ann Fraser at (517) 545-9279 or Deacon Dave (810) 229-8624.

In the coming months it appears that we as a nation will once again be aske
defend the liberty and democracy that we hold so dear. We at St. Mary Magdalen would like to keep our active military family members and friends in our prayers. In order to do this, we will have a book available in the gathering area for you to place their names. We will also be starting a military support group in the parish for those with family members on active duty during this period. There will be a separate sign up sheet for those interested in joining this group in the gathering area.

It’s not too late to join either the Book of Revelation on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. or Bible Basics on Thursday afternoons at 1:30 p.m.

Yours on the journey, Marilyn

BAPTISMS: During the month of September we celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism with Bianca Marie and Hannah Nicole DeBoer, daughters of David and Mara DeBoer; Ian Edwards Shuffett, son of Dale and Frances Shuffett; Audrey Evelyn Schulte, daughter of Steve and Colleen Schulte; Marissa JoEllen Mann, daughter of Jeffrey and Elena Mann; Trent Anthony Chalmers, son of Jeffrey and Lisa Chalmers; and John Thomas Spryshak, son of Joe and Maureen Spryshak.

We congratulate their parents and godparents and offer them our prayers and continued support as they accompany them on their journeys of faith.

SAMARITANS We have had an overwhelming need for short-term meals for sick parishioners lately. Our list of people to deliver these meals is not long enough to meet these needs. If you could help us by preparing and delivering meals to a family in need, please call Kathy Clark at 810-227-3099 or Karen Alfanos at 810-229-9914.

Drivers Needed — Please sign up to deliver our parish food contributions to St. Anne’s Catholic Church (SA) or Brown Evangelical Mission (BEM) in Detroit. Weekly deliveries are made on Sundays, after the 11 a.m. Mass. The sign up schedule for the months of Nov., Dec., and January will be in the Gathering Space. If you have questions or need to change your scheduled date of delivery, please call Jan Carpenter 810-227-5269. The hungry of Detroit thank you!

Please join the Health Ministry Team in the fight against breast Cancer!!! If detected and treated early enough, breast cancer is 97% survivable!!!

Breast Self-Exam Classes - Tuesday, October 16th 10-11AM & 7-8PM - presented by Joanne Sasinowski RN, Maternal Child Health. Babysitting will be provided, sign-up in the Gathering space. Please join us and bring a friend, relative or daughter. It is never too early or too late to practice early detection.

Please Call-A-Friend to promote yearly mammograms for women 40 and over. The American Cancer Society asks all women to call just five friends or relatives who may not have had their yearly mammogram and encourage them to do so. Obtain the Call-A-Friend form and return it completed to the basket in the Gathering Space. You could save a life!!!

Community Life, in conjunction with the Youth Group, will be celebrating the first gathering of the season. Haunted Barn will be open Friday and Saturday October 26 & 27 from 7:00 until 10:00pm.

Halloween Costume Party will be on Saturday October 27, 2001 at the Church Social Hall. Sign-up sheets will be in the gathering area.

To help make this event a sweet success, we are asking for Halloween candy donations. A basket will be located at the back of church for any Halloween candy donations.

DISCOVERY TOY DISPLAY: On Sunday, October 7, from 8:15 a.m. to 1-30 p.m. in St. Mary Magdalen Social Hall. Products offered mainly from birth through middle school. Proceeds will go to benefit those victimized in the September 11 tragedy.