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WELCOMING THE WORD The more observant will have noticed that a new Lectionary was carried into the assembly today. It is not just a new book, it is a New Lectionary. It has been in process for many years and includes some significant changes. First, it expands the number of readings, especially for several feasts. It provides a more accurate translation of the ancient Hebrew and Greek into modern, American-English. The language has also been changed to become more inclusive. Most folks won't notice much more than the new book. But it does provide us with a greater exposure to the Sacred Scriptures and the opportunity to better understand the Word of God.
ADVENT EVENING OF PRAYER Advent is the "lost" season of the Church year. The busy-ness of preparing for and celebrating the holidays often prevents us from preparing for the Holydays. That is why we are offering a special evening of reflection, prayer, quiet and sharing to begin the season of Advent.
It will begin on Monday, November 30 at 7 pm in the main worship area with Evening Prayer. Two reflections will follow, one by Marilyn the other by Sr. Maryetta. There will also be quiet time for personal prayer and shared reflections will complete the evening. The program will end at 9 am with some time for socializing afterward. I hope you will be able to join us.
CONFIRMATION Next weekend, Bishop Mengeling will preside at the 4:30 Liturgy to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation. Thirty-two of our young people will complete their initiation into the Church and become full members. Most of all, they will receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit and the Spirit-ual gifts of wisdom, understanding, knowledge, right judgment, fortitude, courage and the wonderment of God's presence. Please remember them in your prayers. Fr. Dave Howell
Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Ken, Lynn and children,
Jeanette, Bob, Claudette and child, Pete, Vivian, Jane, Timothy, Zora, Mary Kay, Wayne, Ed,
Merle, Mike, Tom, Keith, Ruth, Mary, Karen, Victor, David, Kenneth, and Roland.
Over 800 Catholic Churches nationwide will be participating in this night of prayer and adoration in reparation for the murder of the innocent preborn and helpless ones in our society. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed at St. John's, Hartland on December 8 from 8:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 9. Throughout the evening there will be a 15 decade rosary, silent prayers and adoration to God.
Once again we are flooded with the same message hustle, hustle, spend, spend. As our anxiety levels increase it becomes harder and harder to recall what the bottom line really is, but as we reflect on past Christmas' it is not the gifts or the menu that we recall, but the people. Jesus came for the people. How did his birth get so distorted? Somehow fancy decorations, elaborate meals and mechanical toys don't seem to fit in the manger. Here's to all of us having an Advent season that is more relaxed and reflective of the real meaning of Christmas. Yours on the journey, Marilyn
There will be a Rite of Acceptance for all the children who will be receiving their First Communion this year on Sunday, December 6 at 11:00 Liturgy. We ask that you pray for all the children who will be receiving sacraments this year. I would like you to know how rewarding it is to go into classrooms and see such dedicated catechists and aides working with the children and seeing religious education come alive. Thanks to all who make our program so special. Sister Maryetta
Mark your calendars for the two following dates: Saturday, December 19 Advent Retreat from 10am-8pm; and Monday, December 28 our Christmas Party. We will be meeting tonight and we will begin our journal activity, which will continue throughout Advent. Thank you to all who donated blankets for our blanket drive. We will be taking them downtown today where I know they will be appreciated.
THIRD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY Livingston Area Catholic Council on Aging is sponsoring this festive event on Monday, December 7, beginning with Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Parish, Howell followed by dinner, party, prizes and entertainment. The cost is $5.00 and tickets can be purchased by contacting Betty Polaske (8l0) 227-5370.
Baby-sitting Available The youth group will be offering two separate baby-sitting opportunities for anyone who wishes to do some shopping. Monday, December 7 and Monday, December 14 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. We will be available at the church either in the youth room or nursery. Donations will be accepted and appreciated as some of the money will go towards our adopted family for Christmas.
Last weekend approximately 1160 people participated in the Liturgies. These folks contributed
$11,420.69 to the parish. Last year on this Sunday the contributions totaled $7,781.83.
ADVENT CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETINGS will be held at St. Patrick, Brighton on two Friday evenings Dec. 4 & 18 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in McCann Hall.
THE CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE If you would like to help those less fortunate for the Holidays please consider taking a tag from the tree that is in the Gathering Area. Purchase and wrap the item indicated, and tape the tag securely to the gift (no bows please). Place the gift under the tree anytime on or before December 13. Thank you!
Livingston Area Catholic Council on Aging is sponsoring this festive event on Monday, December 7, Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Parish, Howell. Dinner, party, prizes and entertainment will be provided for just $5.00. Contact Betty Polaske (8l0) 227-5370 for your ticket.
St. Mary's, Pinckney Christmas Bazaar will be held in the Activity Center on Saturday, December 5 from 10am - 4pm. 100 exhibitors will be present. Handmade crafts, religious articles, Angel Wings, baked goods, refreshments and lunch will be available. Call (313)878-3161 for more details.
CHRISTMAS HAS ARRIVED EARLY at Holy Spirit Book & Gift Shop. Stop in for your gifts, Christmas cards, Advent calendars, tree ornaments, candles, Catholic medals, rosaries, books, etc. The gift shop is open 9am-5pm daily and after weekend Masses. Any questions call Holy Spirit, Hamburg (810)231-9199.
SISTER LORETTA, O.P. and Adrian Dominican, is a dynamic speaker and has a powerful healing ministry. St. John Prayer Group, Fenton is once again sponsoring Sister Loretta Mellon, O.P. on Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel in the old stone church building (600 N. Adelaide, Fenton). Any question contact Sandra Clark (810) 735-4687.
The Charity & Justice Ministry Team continues to ask you to save your VG's receipts and return them in the container provided at the back of church. Through these receipts organizations can collect 1% of the total. These funds will be used to help those in need within our parish.
Sunday, November 29 First Sunday of Advent
Is 2:1-5/Rom 13:11-14a/Mt 24:37-44
Monday, November 30 Andrew, apostle
Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4:18-22
9:00 a.m. Winn Rhadigan
Tuesday, December 1
Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24
9:00 a.m. Our BeFriender Ministers
Wednesday, December 2
Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37
7:00 p.m. Mildred Radke
Thursday, December 3 Francis Xavier, presb., relig., missionary
Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21,24-27
9:00 a.m. The Inactive and Alienated
Friday, December 4
Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31
9:00 a.m. Our Confirmation Candidates
Saturday, December 5
Is 30:19-21,23-26/Mt 9:35 - 10:1,6-8
Sunday, December 6 Second Sunday of Advent
Is 11:1-10/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12
4:30 (Vigil) St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners
9:00 a.m.Anna Howell
11:00 a.m. Julio & Emilia Otero
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
Advent Wreath Lighting:
The Tom Murphy 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:
Jennifer Erger
Advent Wreath Lighting:
The Sieczka Family
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:
Karen Shoemaker
Advent Wreath Lighting:
The Modrzynski Family
Monday, November 30
7:00 p.m. Evening of Reflection
Tuesday, December 1
7:30 p.m. Inquiry/Journey (Adult Ed)
Wednesday, December 2
7:30 p.m. Worship (Conf. Room)
7:45 p.m. Genesis Bible Study (Adult Ed Rm.)
Thursday, December 3
10:00a.m. Genesis Bible Study (Adult Ed Rm.)
6:30 p.m. Scripture Rosary (Bl. Sac. Chapel)
7:30 p.m. Music Ministry
Friday, December 4
7:00 p.m. Moving Beyond (Rectory LL)
Saturday, December 5
4:30 p.m. Confirmation
Sunday, December 6
12:30 p.m. Infant Baptism
No Youth Group Meeting
7:30 p.m. Grief Support (Rectory LL)
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