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11/05/00 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED WHEN YOU VOTEÉNotice, I did not say if you vote, because voting is a responsibility and an obligation in a true democracy. So, when you vote, I would ask you to keep Gospel principles in mind. It is especially important in a society where, according to many pundits, people vote their self-interest: how they will benefit. If Gospel principles do not shape our actions, including casting our ballot, then it is fair to question that personÕs commitment to discipleship. Here are some Gospel principles to keep in mind: Among the most important is the sanctity of life, from conception until natural death. No person has the right to determine anotherÕs value, nor can we ever place a dollar value on another. A second principle is the commitment of the candidate or proposal to the protection and care of the vulnerable, poor and needy among us. A third principle is the common good which is as important as the rights of the individual. Beware of any candidate or proposal which would sacrifice the common good for the sake of individual rights or vice versa. A fourth Gospel principle is that people are more important than governments, systems and things. Undermining personal responsibility and accountability for oneÕs actions will ultimately dehumanize. Please look beyond the slick advertising and slogans. Please remember to VOTE on Tuesday and take "the Gospel into the voting booth" with you! THANKSÉTo our high school youth, Bill Ross, Tom & Margaret Callaghan and all those involved with the project. The Haunted House was a screaming success! The set up and the "haunters & the guides" were terrific! Thanks to the Community Life Team for the party in the hall! It was a fun filled event. CONFIRMATION Bishop Mengeling will be presiding at the 4:30 pm Liturgy next weekend. During the Mass, he will confirm 41 of our young people (along with a small additional group from St. Cornelius & Cyprian Parish from near Jackson.) Please remember these young people in your prayer this week. Pray that these youth, who are our brothers and sisters, will be filled with the gifts of the Holy Spirit so that they can assume full membership in our community and the Church. Thanks to Sr. Maryetta and our Catechists for their sincere and consistent
service to these young people helping them to prepare for this Sacrament!
Fr. Dave Howell Newly Baptized This month we celebrated the sacrament of Baptism with Payton Ashley Chalmers, daughter of Lisa and Jeffrey Chalmers; Joseph Anthony Martini, son of Anthony and Elizabeth Martini; Kyle James MacDonald, son of John and Karen MacDonald; Austin Scott MacDonald, son of Karen and John MacDonald; Nicholas John Daniels, son of Phillip and Susan Daniels; Daniel Michael Gless, son of Frank and Tammy Gless; and Nicholas Charles Klein, son of Lisa and Charles Klein. We congratulate their parents and godparents and offer them our prayers and continued support as they accompany them on their journeys of faith. Liturgy Intentions for the week Sunday, November 5 Monday, November 6 Tuesday, November 7 Wednesday, November 8 Thursday, November 9 ÐDedication of the Lateran Basilica Friday, November 10 ÐLeo the Great, pope,doctor Saturday, November 11 ÐMartin of Tours,bishop Sunday, November 12 November 9 Ð Dedication of the Lateran Basilica The Lateran basilica was erected around the year 324 by the Emperor Constantine and is the cathedral of Rome. As the Cathedral of the Pope, the Lateran Church or Basilica is the head and mother of all churches. On Holy Thursday the Holy Father celebrates Mass in the Lateran as bishop of Rome surrounded by his clergy. For that reason this feast should remind all members of every diocese that they have been generated by the Lateran Basilica, and that by reason of their Baptism they are members of a particular local church. Moreover, they should realize that each local church has its origin in the mother-church of Rome. We should relate to the mother-church in Rome, going beyond our geographical confines to a sense of the universal Church. Just as the Apostle says: "We are all one in Christ". PUTTING KIDS FIRST: BALLOT PROPOSAL 1 On Tuesday, you will be asked to vote on a common-sense education reform ballot proposal. Remember: A YES vote tests teachers regularly in their academic subject matter. A YES vote protects public school funding. A YES vote will give parents in failing school districts the right to choose the best school for their child. A YES vote makes education in Michigan more accountable to every citizen. Put Kids First. Vote YES on Proposal 1. Gifts for God Fiscal Year runs from July 1, 2000 Ð June 30, 2001 Thank you for your gifts Dates to Remember Monday, November 6 Tuesday, November 7 Wednesday, November 8 Thursday, November 9 Friday, November 10 Saturday, November 11 Sunday, November 12 Religous Education Many things are happening within our Religious formation classes! First I ask that you keep in your prayers those children in our parish who celebrated the Rite of Acceptance this weekend to begin their journey towards their First Penance in March. Next weekend Bishop Mengeling will celebrate Confirmation at our 4:30 Liturgy. Rehearsal is Friday, Nov. 10 at 7:00pm for Candidates and Sponsors. Our confirmation youth spent last Saturday on retreat with Sr. Maryetta talking about what Confirmation means to them and how it will affect their lives. Thank you to all the adults who volunteered their day to chaperone! I also want to let you know that gently used coats of all sizes are being collected on November 11-12, and 18-19 in the barn. The Religious Education children are collecting them for the needy, so now is the time to clean out your closets! There is also High School youth jamboree on November 18 for all interested. All are welcome to attend, call Margaret in the office for details. Thank you also to the Kindergarten classes for showing us last week the saints they are! Mary Mahar ON THE JOURNEY I recently received a poster in the mail that reads: Until you are convinced that PRAYER is the best use Of your time, you will not find time For PRAYER. (Hilary Ottensmeyer, O.S.B.) I read it over several times and then put it in a frame. I began to recall the times in my life when prayer was the only course before me. There are many times in our lives when we donÕt have control of a situation or circumstance when we feel helpless. It is then that we are finally resort to prayer. Why does it take catastrophic situations to point out an obvious reality? "Everything goes better with "prayer" and parenting is no exception. If you would like to join other parents here at St. Mary Magdalen, to pray for our local school children, please contact Kathy LaTarte at 227-7994. She has been an active member of MOMS in Touch and is interested in starting one here. Yours on the journey, Marilyn LOAVES AND FISH, 2000 A.D. Please watch your mail for a special opportunity to participate in the helping ministry of Livingston County Catholic Social Services. LCCSS offers professional and confidential counseling and other services to Livingston County families and older adults regardless of financial circumstance. This yearÕs Loaves & Fish Appeal will take place on November 11-12. Please give generously. Your prayers and financial support are sincerely appreciated. Youth News I cannot tell you how proud I am of our youth! Our Haunted House For Sale haunted barn was AWESOME, thanks to all the hard work that everyone put in the week before. Special thanks to Bill Ross. Without his theater background and equipment, it would not have been what it was. And another big thank you to Maggie Rife. She was present every night and all day on Saturday working with the teens She was fun and inspiring! Last Sunday evening she had a bonfire at her house to celebrate the success! Thank you. Our youth are blessed to have both you and Mike involved. The party in the social hall was equally successful. Thanks to the Community Life Team for the party. Jamboree 2000! This is the absolute last week to sign up for Jamboree. However the cost will now be $25. If you are still interested please call me at the office as soon as you know you would like to go. Jamboree is held in Lansing at the Lansing Center on November 18. Any parent interested in chaperoning, please call me. I assure you that it will be a great day! There is a meeting tonight. Same time, 7-9pm, same place, youth room. M.U.D There is a sign up sheet in the gathering space for Ashley Court scheduled for November 14. Please make sure to take a permission slip and health form if you do not have one filled out. Our visit to Ashley Court last week was fun. We helped the residents play bingo. Thank you to those who helped out at our haunted barn. You helped make it what it was. Please pray that the sick will respond to GodÕs healing will, especially: Jillian, Dottie King, Dave, Derrick Day, Jack Doyle, George LaVoie, Daniel Schmidtkey, Katelyn , Dante, Raynald Raymond, Rita Long, Joe, Dick Clabby, Bonnie Doty, Lottie Machowski, Jerome Wszola, Bob Johnson, Frank Gondek, Lane Kombs, Virginia Williams, Ralph Helmer, Joanne Fournier, Bev Zizka, Roger, Hogan McCuan, Barry Wilkinson, Bob Chilton, Maryanna, Fr. Terry Dumas, Kyle Ward, Lee Alstott, Fr. Gil Rahrig, Vincent Kramer, 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 Columbo, Adeline Smith, Larry Cecil, Karen, Laurie Deirlein, Jeanette Wood, and Donovan. MINISTER OF PRAYER SCHEDULE Sunday, Nov. 5 Tim Houran, Joan Houran, Lisa Konieczka Monday, Nov. 6 Joan Monforton, Emma Aiello, Donna Jones Tuesday, Nov. 7 Kathleen LaTarte, Chris Reid, Cindy Bisoski Wednesday, Nov. 8 Linda Chevalier, Lisa Allen, Cindy McNallen Thursday, Nov. 9 Tom Askew, Josie Doucette Friday, Nov. 10 Jim Chevalier, Pam Hurn, Chris Kovanda Saturday, Nov. 11 Theresa Wolterman CARD PARTY SOCIAL On Saturday, Nov. 18, 7:30-10:30pm Community Life will be sponsoring a card party social after the K of C Spaghetti dinner. We welcome both Euchre and Pinochle players. If you are a novice or are just curious about learning how to play these popular card games, come join us. We will have instruction available throughout the evening to assist those who want to learn. So spread the word and come join us at the parish hall for an evening of card playing. Beverages, snacks and music will be provided. Sign-up sheets are in the gathering area. CLOTHING DRIVE Please note the following dates and times when you will be able to drop
clothing off at the barn: During packing hours the weekdays of Nov. 13-17, clothing may also be dropped off. Sign-up in the gathering area to help with the packing. FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTHÉ Flu Shots will be given Nov. 25 from 5-6pm and Nov. 26 from 10am to 1pm. This service is $10 or free with Medicaid. November is National Diabetes Month. We will be conducting blood glucose screening after both Masses Nov. 19. Please refrain from any caloric intake after midnight. This service is free of charge. Blood Pressure Screening will be offered after all three Masses Nov. 18 and 19. Please stop by and visit our Education Station where information will be available on Diabetes detection and management. EVER CONSIDER BEING A SPONSOR OR CATECHIST FOR RCIA ? Information Night for RCIA Sponsors and Catechists - November 15, 6:30 Ð 8:30 p.m. At the rectory (lower level). We will provide information and understanding of the RCIA process and the role responsibilities and expectations for both sponsors and catechists (adult and children) for Inquiry; the Catechumenate and Mystagogy. This weekend and next weekend, members of the Journey (RCIA) team will be in the gathering area to answer any questions. There will also be a sign-up sheet for Information Night and the RCIA process. In Memoriam 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. FROM FRANK DELAMARREÉ I am releasing a new CD entitled "Take Them Home" which will be available for purchase in the parish office at a price of $5. Sheet music for this song will also be available for $4. Profits from the sale of the CD and the sheet music will be donated to the Columbine Charity Trust. This organization is helping the many victims of the Columbine High School shooting tragedy. I am collecting the names of loved ones who have passed away to line the pages of the CD liner. If you would like to submit any names, please e-mail them to me at frank@frankdelamarre.com or turn them into the parish office by November 10. There is no obligation to buy the CD. I would just like to give everyone the opportunity to remember their loved ones on the liner of this CD. Call me at 810-227-7201 for more information. Thank you and God bless. SPONSOR OF THE WEEK HERRMANN FUNERAL HOME ELECTION DAY Ð NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER & FASTINGÉ..From dawn to dusk on Tues., Nov. 7, everyone is asked to fast for the intention that GodÕs Will be done in our elections. Prayers are also requested, especially between 3:00 and 4:00pm. As always, morning Mass and the Rosary are highly recommended. PRAISE GATHERING - Celebration of the Advent Season Ð will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church in Fenton on Saturday, Nov. 18, 11:00am to 5:00pm. Lunch will be served and babysitting will be available upon request. Come and celebrate! Call Sheila at 810-750-9878 for information. |
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