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11/19/00 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED THANKSGIVING Of all the holidays that are a part of our national calendar, Thanksgiving is truly my favorite. First proclaimed by George Washington, I believe it also stands as the oldest on our national calendar. Thanksgiving is not just a holiday; it is the very heart of Christian prayer. It flows from the heart of one who is truly conscious of what they have been given and it recognizes the real source of all that I have received. This Thursday we will celebrate Thanksgiving with Liturgy at 9 am. I invite you to come and give thanks to the one who is the source of every blessing. We are also invited to share some of what we have received with those who have less. Please bring boxed or canned food to share with the poor. As was done in ancient times, everyone will be invited to bring their gifts to the altar at the preparation of the gifts. A DAY OF PRAYER Next Sunday is the feast of Christ the King. It is the final Sunday of the Church year and celebrates our belief that the Lord Jesus will return to us in glory when time itself will end. It seems a fitting conclusion to the Church year, that we celebrate this feast as a special day of prayer for our families, our parish, our world and ourselves. From the end of the 11 am Liturgy until 6 pm, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed (displayed) in Holy Cross Chapel where we have weekday Liturgy so that everyone can come and spend some quiet time in prayer with the Lord, present in the Holy Eucharist. I really hope as many as possible will find some time on Sunday afternoon to come and spend some time with Christ, especially those who are Eucharistic Ministers and our Ministers of Prayer. At 6 pm, we will process with the Blessed Sacrament to the main worship area where will pray Evening Prayer together. Evening Prayer is a tradition even older than Christianity, its roots are found in the synagogue centuries before the coming of Christ. The early Church adapted the custom and over the centuries it evolved into two different forms. One form developed in parishes and the second form became common in monasteries and convents. Priests, sisters, deacons and many lay people individually pray the monastic form. The parochial or parish format survived until the early 1900Õs and has been revived again in the last 25 years. It begins with a hymn and a song of thanksgiving. Then two psalms are sung, each ending with a moment of quiet prayer. A reading from the Scriptures and a reflection follows. The Canticle of Mary, intercession, Our Father, a blessing and the greeting of peace conclude the prayer. Evening Prayer lasts about 25 minutes, but it is a peaceful and profound conclusion to a day that looks to the end. I hope you will participate! Fr. Dave Howell Liturgy Intentions for the Week Sunday, November 19 Monday, November 20 Tuesday, November 21 Ð Presentation of the Virgin Mary Wednesday, November 22 Ð Cecilia, virgin, martyr Thursday, November 23 Ð Thanksgiving Day Friday, November 24 Ð Andrew Dung-Lac, presb., & companions, martyrs
Saturday, November 25 Sunday, November 26 Ð Christ the King Please pray that the sick will respond to GodÕs healing will, especially: Norman VanDerBrouck, Toni Brenneman, Kateri Sullivan-Golbiw, Donna Caldwell, Ralph Spencer, Bev Cermak, Fr. Bill Carolin, Jillian, Dottie King, Dave, Derrick Day, George LaVoie, Katelyn , Dante, Raynald Raymond, Rita Long, Joe, Bonnie Doty, Lottie Machowski, Jerome Wszola, Bob Johnson, Frank Gondek, Lane Kombs, Virginia Williams, Ralph Helmer, Joanne Fournier, Bev Zizka, Roger, Barry Wilkinson, Bob Chilton, Maryanna, Fr. Terry Dumas, Kyle Ward, Lee Alstott, Fr. Gil Rahrig, Vincent Kramer, Mike, 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. 19 Monday, Nov. 20 Tuesday, Nov. 21 Wednesday, Nov. 22 Thursday, Nov. 23 Friday, Nov. 24 Saturday, Nov. 25 Gifts from God Fiscal Year runs from Total income for the week of Nov. 11/12, 2000 Using Stewardship envelopes $17,832 Thank you for your gifts Dates to Remember Monday, November 20 Tuesday, November 21 Wednesday, November 22 Thursday, November 23 Ð Thanksgiving Day CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Friday, November 24 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Saturday, November 25 Sunday, November 26 Christ the King Religous Education We are still collecting coats for the needy in the barn, drop them off this weekend. Thanks! Due to the Thanksgiving break, there will be no classes 11-22,23,26. Classes will resume on 11-29. Dates to remember: December 5 Ð First Penance Parent meeting, 7:30pm. December 10 Ð Rite of Acceptance for First Eucharist, 11:00 am Liturgy. Baptismal certificates are needed for those preparing for the Sacrament of First Eucharist. Please bring them to the office. Mary Mahar FINAL ALTAR SERVER TRAINING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2000 AT 7:00PM ON THE JOURNEY This week we all officially stop and say thanks for the many gifts we have been given. In a society that constantly seems to be racing it is sometimes very hard to pause and reflect on the many blessings in our lives. I know that high on my list of blessings is the community here at Mary Magdalen. It is the place I work the place I worship and the place I find my extended family. Thank you all for you support and prayers this past year and may you all have a very special and holy Thanksgiving. Yours on the journey, Marilyn In Memoriam Please remember in your prayers The Hucal Family in the death of JeffÕs mother, Evelyn Hucal. Hope for the Holidays A seminar presented by Hospice of Michigan. A short talk, discussion and a ritual of healing and remembrance will be offered at no cost on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 6:30-8:00pm, here at St. Mary Magdalen. Call Margie Cron, 248-443-7647 for more information. CONVECTION OVEN DEMONSTRATION On Saturday, December 19, Mitch Reilly from Vulcan will be here to do a demonstration on the convection oven. Anyone using the kitchen needs to be here!! CLOTHING DRIVE DROP-OFFS Ð Tax receipts are available for those who would like them. Call Barb Toth, 810-225-0807. Youth News I want to thank all of you who brought in stuffed animals this weekend. I know they will be greatly appreciated. You have helped to make the Christmas season a little brighter for children less fortunate. There are no meetings for the next two weekends. Just yesterday many of us had a great time in Lansing at the Jamboree and will need the free evening for homework and rest. Being that Thanksgiving is this Thursday, we will not meet the following Sunday evening either. Tom and I hope that your holiday is celebrated with love, laughter, family and friends; but most importantly, celebrated with God. This is a season of thanksgiving. Take time to be prayerful. Bake Sale- December 9&10 we will be in the gathering space selling donated goods. Please drop your goodies off before Mass in the social hall. Thank you. We have been having some great discussions at our weekly meetings. It is great to see all of you involved. God is all around us in everything we do, from driving to school, to having dinner with our family. If we remember to invite him into our lives everyday, He will give us strength to handle our personal struggles and He will make our achievements even better. M.U.D Monday November 20 we will be sorting clothes in the barn to help with our parish clothing drive. We will be in the barn from 6-9pm. I hope your calendars are marked for Saturday December 2. We will be having another dance in the social hall from 7-10pm. he cost is $3. Margaret Callaghan ADVENT WREATHS AND CANDLES ARE ON SALE in the Gathering Area after all the Masses by the youth group. December 3rd is the first Sunday of Advent. Be ready by purchasing these supplies either this weekend or next. There is a limited supply, so donÕt delay! DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING SHOPPING!! Drop your children ages 2 to 10 off at church with some of Eastern Michigan University students. This is a chance to take advantage of the biggest shopping day of the year, while your children are safe at church. The time is from 8:00am to 4:00pm on November 24. Lunch will be provided along with many games and fun activities for the children to enjoy. Pre-registration only, available to the first 25 people. The cost is $25 for the first child and $15 for each additional child. Please register by calling Laura Caster at 810-494-0296. "Warm the Children" Needs Shoppers - Each holiday season the Ann Arbor News collects cash donations to be used to purchase coats and clothing for needy school-aged children. "Warm the Children" needs adults willing to go shopping with one or two children and their parent at the Brighton Meijer Store. The shopping usually requires only one and a half-hours and you can select the time. If you are interested in this wonderful holiday service, please leave your name and phone number with Jan Carpenter (810) 227-5269. NOVEMBER CHARITY OF THE MONTH JUVENILE DIABETES What is diabetes? A Chronic, genetically determined, debilitation disease affecting every organ system. There are two major types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 (juvenile) is caused by the autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and is usually diagnosed in childhood. Facts about Type 1 (Juvenile) Diabetes:
Remember that 25% of the Alms monies collected this month will be sent to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Please help with this disease that affects 30,00 Americans annually, 13,000 of whom are children. ThatÕs 35 children each and every day. For Your Good Health: Flu Shot Clinic will be held November 25th from 5-6PM and November 26th from 10-1PM. The charge is $10.00 or free with Medicaid. Thank you to everyone who participated from the Family Religious Ed Program to make the Diabetes Awareness signs for this Weekend. They are awesome!! Also, many thanks to the women who assisted us in the American Cancer Society's "Call -A- Friend' program. Through our combined efforts we reached over 70 women to promote yearly mammograms and early breast cancer detection! Caring Presence Available Are you or someone you know experiencing grief through a loss Ð job loss, separation or divorce, loss of a loved one? Are you or someone you know experiencing a time of special need Ð illness, homebound, or in a nursing home? These are some of the reasons you may want a BeFriender. BeFriender ministers are trained laypersons who are available to offer spiritual and emotional support through times of transition in a personÕs life. Bi-monthly meetings of on-going supervision and further training follow their initial 35 hours of training. BeFrienders do not take the place of family or friends; they do not give advice or judge. It is a relationship where you are able to tell your story, in a safe place where confidentiality is taken very seriously. BeFrienders listen and care. Please call Judy Scharf at the parish office, 229-8624, if you have any questions, need further information about BeFrienders, or would like a BeFriender minister to visit. RITE OF ACCEPTANCE This weekend, at the 9:00 Liturgy, the Rite of Acceptance celebrates the readiness of eleven adults and two children to continue their journey of faith into the Catechumenate: Adam Bell MaryAnne Kelly Matthew Bell Theresa Kight Trina Clark Dave Pomerville John Dorset Bob Sexton Dennis Hextall Bob Shepard Sandy Hill Ginger Smith-Hauck Deb Happley In our presence, those in the Catechumenate and in Inquiry, provide a catalyst to renewal and spiritual growth of this entire community as we provide them support and prayers. SPONSOR OF THE WEEK CENTURY 21 Ð MARTIN DEATER LITURGICAL MINISTERS THANKSGIVING DAY Ð 9:00 a.m. Ministers of the Word: Charles List, Charline List, Donna Price Ministers of the Eucharist: Beccie & Ed Govan, Chris Kovanda, Mary Korch, Pete Lintzenich, Ann Kehn, Andrea Nashar, John Clonan, Scott Price, Bonnie or Larry Andree Ministry of Server: Katy Kovanda, Scott Kovanda, Caitlyn Kolpacki Ministry of Hospitality: Kevin Kovanda, Terns Family, Kolpacki Family, Bielicki Family, Winship Family, Gandolfo Family, Switala Family |
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