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ANOTHER DEACON Next Saturday morning I will participate in the Deacon Ordinations at St. Mary Cathedral in Lansing. I have known one of the men to be ordained, Bob Pienta, since 1981. Bob served his internship at St. Pat's last spring. He also acted as the master of ceremonies at our Dedication.
Another of the men who will be ordained is Jerry Vincke. Jerry will be joining us for long weekends over the next several months as part of his training in preparation for ordination to the priesthood in June. Jerry and I have known each other for a few years. But most of all he has heard a good deal about St. Mary Magdalen and he asked to be assigned here so that he could learn from us. Jerry will be here on weekends to assist at most of the Liturgies. He will preach, baptize and involve himself in as many activities as possible.
I know that you will welcome him when he comes. Officially, that should be after the first of the year, but I have a hunch we will see him a few times before that. MANY THANKS to Pat Daul and Jim Day for their repairs to the cross at the entrance of the property. Pat & Jim built the cross originally, so they fixed some of the cracks that had begun to grow and re-stained the cross. Thanks!!
THE SHRINE OF THE FIRE Some have noticed that since it was lit on All Saints Eve, the fire is no longer burning. It seems that it was not quite ready to be lit when we did it. Hopefully the last work will be done soon. In the meantime, we have kept the fire burning inside to re-light it later.
The shrine provides a place to light the new fire on Holy Saturday when we begin the Great Easter Vigil Celebration. This ceremony is the first of three announcements of the resurrection of Christ. The shrine will preserve the fire from Easter until the following Ash Wednesday when we will use it to burn the palms. The shrine will then remain dark from Ash Wednesday until Easter.
ADVENT EVENING OF PRAYER Mark your calendars for Monday, Nov 30. Everyone is invited to begin the season of Advent with this evening of prayer, quiet, reflection and sharing. Fr. Dave Howell
Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Lynn and children, Jeanette, Bob, Claudette and child, Pete, Vivian, Jane Harry, Timothy, Zora, Mary Kay, Wayne, Ed, Merle, Mike, Tom, Keith, Ruth, Karen, Victor, David, Kenneth, and Roland.
ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW sponsored by Holy Spirit Women's Guild on Winans Lake Rd. in Hamburg will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will include a bake sale, light lunch and raffle. Donation-$1.00.
THANKSGIVING is the holiday set aside to count our blessings and give thanks to God for them. The Worship Team is enlisting your help to include the blessings of our community in a prayer at our Thanksgiving Mass. Please list the things for which you are most grateful on the slips of paper that will be provided in the gathering space next weekend and deposit them in the nearby basket. They will be compiled and included in the Thanksgiving prayer.
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Next weekend we'll participate in this special collection that funds hundreds of projects helping low-income families. Please give generously.
Before each weekend Liturgy begins, there is a three minute explanation of a segment of the Mass. This column offers additional information.
THE PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS The early Roman Liturgy had only two elements to the Preparation of Gifts. First, the gifts were brought to the altar. Then, when everything was ready, the presider went to the altar and prayed a prayer over the gifts. Usually the theme of this prayer was thanksgiving for these gifts which we are able to offer back to God.
During the ninth century, the medieval French (or Frankish) Church added to the original Roman Liturgy. Some of these additions were borrowed from the Liturgy of Constantinople and others were their own innovations.
The invitation to pray "Pray my brothers and sisters... was one of Frankish innovations. At first, the invitation was followed by a period of silent prayer. Even the Prayer over the Gifts was prayed quietly by the presider. Because it could not be heard, the prayer became known as the Secret.
Somewhere between 900-1000, people began to respond to the invitation to pray. A variety of responses can be found in ancient books. By the twelfth century, the present formula May the Lord accept this sacrifice... became the standard response. About this same time, this French addition to the Liturgy was also included in the liturgical practices of Rome.
Our present formula is a combination of both traditions. First the presider invites the assembly to pray. The assembly responds by asking the presider to offer this great Sacrifice of Thanksgiving, praying for them and the whole Church. Then he concludes the Preparation of the Gifts by praying the Prayer over the Gifts out loud.
ON THE JOURNEY Liturgically speaking the year is almost ended. The last weekend of this month marks the beginning of advent and a new Church cycle. While the secular world is promoting sales and decorations, we are asked to spend some time reflecting on our spiritual preparations for the birth of the Savior. Hopefully, in the next couple of weeks we can determine what kind of advent rituals we are going to observe in our families before the "outside" world takes hold of our time together. May this advent season be a holy and blessed one for all of us. Yours on the journey, Marilyn
Please continue to pray for the children who will be confirmed by Bishop Mengeling on December 5. They are an awesome group of students and eager to receive the Spirit in their lives.
The religious education program is in need of a seventh grade catechist on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:45 p.m. If you feel called to this ministry would you please let me know. It is a wonderful group of students who are eager to learn and share. Sister Maryetta
We did it! This past weekend we fasted 24 hours to help feed the hungry around the world. I think we are all more appreciative of the things in our lives that we take for granted on a daily basis. Thanks to all who participated and donated money. It's Jamboree time! Please bring all paper work with you Saturday, November 21. We leave from St. Pat's at 8:30 a.m. Sharp (please note the change in time from 8:00). There's no meeting tonight, so we'll see everyone next Sunday. Remember we will be collecting blankets for the poor and homeless the weekends of Nov. 21/22 and 28/29. Margaret Callaghan
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS is offering flu shots for anyone interested, age 12 and up, after all the Masses next weekend in the youth group room. Cost is $10 per person.
STEWARDSHIP REPORT Last weekend approximately 1358
people participated in the Liturgies. These folks contributed $11,338.89
to the parish. Last year on this Sunday the contributions totaled
$8,837.17.
"TO LET LIVE, TO LET DIE... Patient, Physician, and Family & The Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care" is a booklet put out by the Michigan Catholic Conference to help clarify your wishes for health care, especially in the last stages of life. This booklet contains: Living and Dying Well...Choices About Health Care, a brief article outlining the Catholic Church's teaching on end of life medical decisions; Some Considerations for a Patient-Physician Consultation in Preparation of the Patient's Advance Directive, a questionnaire to use with your physician; Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, a document creating a Durable Power of Attorney for health care decisions; Patient's Advance Directive, an informational document based on your reflections intended for your physician, your family, your clergyman, and especially your patient advocate in the Durable Power of Attorney. Please see Deacon Dave or pick up a copy from the book rack across from the rest rooms.
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.
Saturday, November 21, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. bring your dancing shoes and/or your own chair and join us in the barn for an evening of fun, food and friendship! Look for the sign-up sheets in the gathering space and call Barb at (810) 227-7108 if you need more information.
Sunday, November 15
Mal 3:19-20a/2 The 3:7-12/Lk 21:5-19
Monday, November 16
Rv 1:1-4,2:1-5a/Lk 18:35-43
9:00 a.m. Helen Becker
Tuesday, November 17 Elizabeth of Hungary, married woman, religious
Rv 3:1-6,14-22/Lk 19:1-10
9:00 a.m. The Family of Vallereal
November 18
Rv 4:1-11/Lk 19:11-28
7:00 p.m. Joanne Lintzenich
Thursday, November 19
Rv 5:1-10/Lk 19:41-44
9:00 a.m. Frank & Margiory Krainz
Friday, November 20
Rv 10:8-11/Lk 19:45-48
9:00 a.m. Edward Howell
Saturday, November 21 Presentation of the Virgin Mary
Rv 11:4-12/Lk 20:27-40
Sunday, November 22 Christ the King
2 Sm 5:1-3/Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43
4:30 (Vigil) Tom Callaghan
9:00 a.m.St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners
11:00 a.m. Joanne Lintzenich
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
Louis-Prescott
Ministry of Hospitality:
Deater Family, Rick & Sandy Phillips, Rene'
Tierney, Didyk Family, Eagle Family
Nursery:
Nicole Lenik
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:
Need
Monday, November 16
7:00 p.m. Education Ministry (Conf. Rm)
7:00 p.m. BeFriender Training (Social Hall)
7:30 p.m. K of C Officers (Rectory LL)
7:30 p.m. Properties Team (Room 4)
7:30 p.m. Homecoming (Adult Ed)
Tuesday, November 17
7:30 p.m. Inquiry/Journey
Wednesday, November 18
7:30 p.m. Pastoral Council (Conf. Rm)
7:45 p.m. Genesis (Adult Ed)
Thursday, November 19
10:00 a.m. Genesis (Adult Ed)
6:30 p.m. Scripture Rosary (Bl. Sac. Chapel)
7:30 p.m. Music Ministry
Friday, November 20
7:00 p.m. Moving Beyond (Rectory LL)
Saturday, November 21
5:30 p.m. Flu Shots in Youth Room
7:00 p.m. Hoe-down (Barn)
Sunday, November 22
10:00 a.m. Flu Shots in Youth Room
12:00 Noon Flu Shots in Youth Room
7:30 p.m. Grief Support Group (Rectory LL)
7:30 p.m. Another Look (Adult Ed)
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