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THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY brings our celebration of Christmas to a close. In many Catholic countries, the twelfth day of Christmas is both a holy day and a holiday. (In this country the feast is moved to the nearest Sunday, which is why we celebrate it on the third rather than the sixth of January.) In many places in Europe and Latin America, the feast of the Epiphany, rather than Christmas, is the day for gift giving. This is to imitate the Magi who gave gifts to the Christ-child.
MANY THANKS to all those who were a part of our Liturgical celebrations of these holy days. Those who worked on the environment (decorating) did a wonderful job! They re-used many of those things which we used at the school and re-fashioned them for our use here.
The nativity set in the Gathering Area is the handiwork of Katie Barazsu. She has spent countless hours painting, firing and finishing the several large ceramic pieces which make up the scene of Bethlehem. It has been a real labor of love, and we are very grateful to her for all her work.
I also want to thank all those whose music added so much to our Liturgies. Over fifty musicians and singers added to our prayer. Personally, I found the mix of young and old (rather than separate choirs) a genuine expression of our community's worship, inviting the youth to grow.
Lastly, I want to thank all the other Liturgical ministers who rehearsed, prepared and came earlier than usual to serve others. Each of these folks added so much to making this first Christmas in "our new home" both prayerful and memorable.
WELCOME, JERRY! Next weekend, Jerry Vincke will begin his liturgical internship with us. Jerry is completing his graduate studies in theology at Sacred Heart Seminary and will be joining us on weekends over the next several months to prepare for ordination to the priesthood in June. As you may remember, he was ordained a deacon last November.
He will be assisting at the weekend Liturgies, preaching, baptizing and assisting in several ways as a part of his final preparation for ordination. Jerry has heard that our Liturgies are pretty prayerful, so he asked if he could join us to learn. I know that you will both welcome him and help him in the months ahead. Fr. Dave Howell
Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially:
Ron, Eileen Auld, Marilyn (mother of Steve Crowell), Cinnamon Reichardt
& child, Debbie, Nancy, Steve, Tessa St. Louis, Jeanette, Bob, Pete, Vivian,
Jane, Timothy, Zora, Mary Kay, Wayne, Ed, Merle, Tom, Keith, Ruth, Mary,
Karen, Victor, David, Kenneth, Robert (Joanne Pasienza's uncle), and Roland.
PREGNANCY HELPLINE would like to thank St. Mary Magdalen for items received from the giving tree. "You have been a source of encouragement and blessing to us and our clients. Please know that we appreciate you and are asking God to bless you!"
Guided by the light of their faith, three wise men find the infant Messiah. Like the Wisemen, it is our faith that leads us to Christ and that same faith that sustains us on our journey. It sounds so simple until we experience periods when clouds and bad weather block our vision of the light, and we stand temporarily paralyzed, wondering which way to turn. It is then that patience and prayer become our greatest allies. May the light of faith shine brightly for you this year with very few dark or cloudy days. Yours on the journey, Marilyn
Religious Education will resume the week of January 10, 1999. I would like to thank all those who remembered me during this holy season. It was such a wonderful season with the peace and joy of the Lord very prevalent. May this year bring all of us closer to the Lord! Sister Maryetta
Last Monday we had our Christmas party. It was so nice to have everyone over just for fun. We reflected a little, ate a lot and played some games. It was a fun-filled evening for everyone. Please note: Don't forget your permission slips for tonight's trip to South Lyon for the Promise Party. I expect it will be a great evening. Our Annual Ski Trip will be February 12-14 we will be going back to Boyne Mountain. Call me for more information, evenings 227-7937.
Tommy & I wish everyone a very blessed New Year, with health, happiness and love. Margaret Callaghan
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER January 15-17 or February 26-28. Give the gift of your love renewed. Call John & Michelle Macari, (888) 628-7433.
We celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism with Ethan Gabriel Monte, son of Scott & Elizabeth Monte; McKenna Margaret Resconich, daughter of Louis & Kimberly Resconich; Ayla Grace Hill, daughter Richard Hill & Catherine Ross; David William Dunville, son of David & Lisa Dunville; Brandon Paul Riffle, son of Christopher & Catherine Riffle; Caleb Daniel Wayman, son of Jason & Stephanie Wayman; and Aiden Aaron Pressel, son of Aaron & Holly Pressel. We congratulate their parents and godparents and offer them our prayers and support, as they accompany them on their journeys of faith.
Stewardship Report Last weekend approximately 928 people participated
in the Liturgies. These folks contributed $10,342.61 to the parish. Last year
on this Sunday the contributions totaled $10,474.80.
GRIEF SUPPORT is now meeting every other Sunday evening. If you are coping with the loss of a loved one, feel free to join us this evening in the rectory basement at 7:30 p.m. Any question contact Marilyn 229-8624.
Sacrifical Giving presently we have 712 families registered in the parish and 208 families have made their stewardship commitment. If you have not filled out your stewardship commitment card yet, please pray about the sacrificial giving you will be making weekly/monthly and return the card either by mail or the collection basket on Sunday. The Finance Council
January 3 - Epiphany of the Lord
Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a,5-6/Mt 2:1-12
January 4
1 Jn 3:22 - 4:6/Mt 4:12-17,23-25
9:00 a.m. Communion Service
Tuesday, January 5 - John Neumann, bp., relig., missionary
1 Jn 4:7-10/Mk 6:34-44
9:00 a.m. Communion Service
Wednesday, January 6
1 Jn 4:11-18/Mk 6:45-52
7:00 p.m. Elia Perez
Thursday, January 7
1 Jn 4:19 - 5:4/Lk 4:14-22a
9:00 a.m. Keith Erickson
Friday, January 8
1 Jn 5:5-13/Lk 5:12-16
9:00am Richard Hall
Saturday, January 9
1 Jn 5:5-13/Lk 5:12-16
Sunday, January 9
1 Jn 5:14-21/Jn 3:22-30
4:30 (Vigil) John Greilach
9:00 a.m.The Family of Gerrit Vandenberg
11:00 a.m. St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners
Minister of the Word:
Jim Kronk, Jean Feterl
Ministers of the Eucharist:
Joanne Pasienza, Judy Kronk, Steve & Kathy
Reichardt
Ministry of Server:
Robert Green, Patrick Green
Ministry of Hospitality:
Katie Barazsu, Kathy Petrocella, Mary Janke,
Diane Morrison, Bob & Ruth Green
Minister of the Word:
Ruth Sadasivan, Steve Stegmaier
Ministers of the Eucharist:
Mary Ellen Magon, Jane Skerritt, Joyce Gonda,
Ken Urbanski, Kyle & Randy Wilson, Judy Scharf, Chris Kovanda, Tammy
Ritter
Ministry of Server:
Jacqueline Wilson, Keith Colley, Kris Colley
Ministry of Hospitality:
Gonda family, May & Harry Dreckmann, John
& Jan Denzer, Al & Cheryl Beaudet
Nursery:
Jennifer Erger
Minister of the Word:
Dan Schifko, Barb Buwa
Ministers of the Eucharist:
Duke & Priscilla Davis, Donna & Al Rushak,
Maureen Graham, Steve & Maureen Crowell, Kay Thurmon, Kyle & Renee
Geran
Ministry of Server:
Angie Schifko, Colleen Holden
Ministry of Hospitality:
Lisa Schifko & family, Jahrling family, Hurn
family, Kubus family
Nursery:
Maureen Ostrom
Advent Wreath Lighting:
Ed Gawronski Family
Monday, January 4
7:00 p.m. BeFrienders (Social Hall)
7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus (Rectory LL)
Tuesday, January 5
6:30 p.m. Journey Team Meeting
7:30 p.m. Inquiry/Journey
Wednesday, January 6
10:00 a.m. Scripture/Stitches
7:30 p.m. Worship
Thursday, January 7
6:30 p.m. Scripture Rosary (Bl. Sac. Chapel)
7:30 p.m. Christian Parenting (Ad. Form.)
7:30 p.m. Music Ministry
Friday, January 8
No Activities Planned
Saturday, January 9
7:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast (Rectory LL)
9:00 a.m. Rite of Acceptance Retreat
Sunday, January 10
9:00 a.m. Rite of Acceptance - Adults
9:30 a.m. Welcoming Meeting (Ad. Form)
7:00 p.m. Youth Group
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