It has been a long journey for Dave. He spent almost five years in the formation program of the diocese and then the Loyola program on top of that. On behalf of all of us, congratulations, Dave!

There are many services that help parishes like ours accomplish their missions. This year our goal is $51,850! As of last Sunday, $45,665 has been pledged or donated. So far, 211 households have contributed 88% of our parish goal. If you have not yet made a pledge or gift to DSA, I invite you to join me in doing so.

CALLED TO SERVE In his letter to the Corinthians (I Cor 12: 4-6), St. Paul tells us that there are a variety of gifts, ministries and works. Each of these comes from the Spirit and each is given for the common good.

So what are your gifts? Is there a ministry that would help them grow as you share them? What will you do for God’s sake? How will you help the kingdom grow?

Throughout the Easter Season, those who were received into the Church at the Easter Vigil are asking themselves these questions. It is important that each of us asks ourselves the same questions.

Again and again in the Gospel, Jesus calls us to use our gifts for the service of others and to build up His Kingdom. He tells us to let our light shine so that others may see our good works and give glory to the Father. (Mt 5. 14). He also tells us to make good use of our talents (Mt 18. 23ff). In fact, the use of our time, talent and treasure is the most frequent topic of Jesus’ teachings!

On Pentecost Sunday (June 2\3), everyone will be invited to join one of the many ministry teams that are a part of parish life. In the coming weeks, please prayerfully consider your many gifts, talents and interests, and the opportunity to share these afforded by a ministry team. (A complete listing will be inserted in next week’s bulletin.)

Let your light shine…

Fr. Dave Howell

• Acts 15:1-2,22-29/Rv 21:10-14,22-23/Jn 14:23-29

• Acts 16:11-15/Jn 15:26 - 16:4

• 9:00 am V Harry Nicholas Scharf

• Acts 16:22-34/Jn 16:5-11

• 9:00 am V Frank & Kathleen Farmer

• Acts 17:15,22 — 18:1/Jn 16:12-15

• 7:00 pm V Paul Allberry

• Acts 18:1-8/Jn 16:16-20

• 9:00 am V Eugene Geiger

• Acts 18:9-18/Jn 16:20-23

• 9:00 am V Hortense Lawrence

• Acts 18:23-28/Jn 16:23-28

• Acts 1:1-11/Eph 1:17-23/Lk 24:46-53

• 4:30 (Vigil) V Louis Deising

• 9:00 am St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners

• 11:00 am V Stanley H. Guenther

Please pray that the sick will respond to God’s healing will, especially: Frank Gless, Marcella, David Girouard, Hogan McCuan, Charlotte Sullivan, Jim Brake, Jimmy Sexton, Mel Oja, Dolores & Donald Schommer, Lena, John Colombo, Mike Beauchamp, Alexander VanRiper, Elsie Whetter, Linda Lambert, John, Lanore Chisholm, Adam Weitzel, Elmer VanWagner, Jim Manetta, Mary Beth, Mary Lou Colgin, Jason Summers, Thomas Dimaggio, Yvette Lagimodiere, Joey Boyd, Bill Hare, Merrick, Jack Bitterle, Tony Pasienza, Diana Jox, Jack Mekjian, Paul Duff, Carol, Gregory, Norman VanDerBrouck, Kateri Sullivan-Golbiw, Derrick Day, Dante, Bonnie Doty, Lane Combs, Ralph Helmer, Joanne Fournier, Bev Zizka, Tyler Ward, Mike, Linda Nagle, Thomas Payne, Danielle Snowgold, Bishop Povish, John Pepa, Margaret Resconich, Joanna Bloese, Russ Gardner, Pete, Cornelius Smits, Ellen Colombo, Karen, Laurie Deirlein, Jeanette Wood, and Donovan.

THE HEALTH MINISTRY TEAM is seeking individuals who are health care professionals believe in a faith-health connection, & desire to share their knowledge & skills in making St. Mary Magdalen a dynamic source of health and healing!!

Total income for the week of May. 12/13, 2001

Approximately xxxx people participated:

Using Stewardship envelopes $19,071

Loose Collection/other $1,116

Using Children envelopes $20

Stewardship Total $20,207

Weekly Expenses/Including Mortgage $17,413

+/- for week without Bldg. Pledges $+2,794

Building Fund Pledge Payments $1,775

+/- for week $+4,569

+/- year to date without Building Pledges $+19,430

+/- year to date with Building Pledges $+102,812

Today’s reading from Revelation offers a vision of the City of God, the new Jerusalem. "But," the bishops’ pastoral on stewardship reminds us, "that ‘life to come’ is in continuity with this present life through the human goods, the worthy human purposes, which people foster now."

Sunday, May 20 Tim and; Joan Houran, Lisa Konieczka

Monday, May 21 Joan Monforton, Emma Aiello, Donna Jones

Tuesday, May 22 Kathleen LaTarte, Chris Reid, Cindy Bisoski

Wednesday, May 23 Linda Chevalier, Lisa Allen, Cindy McNallen

Thursday, May 24 Tom Askew, Josie Doucette

Friday, May 25 Jim Chevalier, Pam Hurn, Chris Kovanda

Saturday, May 26 Theresa Wolterman

To encourage each of us in prayer and the Eucharist, special editions of The Word Among Us magazine for June are available in the gathering area. This year’s special issue brings alive St. Luke’s story, about the disciples on the road to Emmaus, as they met Jesus in one of the first Masses in the early Church. In addition, there is a down-to-earth article on the history of the Mass, stories of healing and restoration through the Eucharist, and a short biography of St. Peter Claver.

A WOMENS RETREAT will be held at the Weder Center in Adrian,Mi the weekend of August 3-5. All are asked to consider spending the time with the Lord. It will be a weekend of prayer, community, faith sharing and time together. If you are interested in attending, please contact me (810) 229-8624. I will be leading the weekend and together we will grow in the love of the Lord.

Sister Maryetta

Free Professional Car Seat Safety Inspections will be conducted Sunday, June 1 here at the church. Please look for the sign-up sheets in the gathering area. If this is not conducive to your schedule, AAA of Brighton will also have "check-ups" June 18!

On behalf of everyone involved with the Livingston County Senior Nutrition Program, we would like to thank you so much for your generous donation of the wonderful gift baskets you made for the Brighton homebound seniors. You really made their day. The baskets you so thoughtfully put together let them know that someone cares about them. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity.

Thank you to all whom helped out this year during the class times as hall monitors, Mary’s office organizers (we’re still not done if anyone has spare time!), or as class substitutes. All of you helped to make things easier. As for the catechists and assistants, we all thank you for your time and energy!

Thank you to all our parents and families for your dedication getting your children to class each week. May God bless you as you enjoy your summer off from classes.

Thanks! Mary

Congratulations to Devin Willis, Amanda Walters, Andrea Nashar, Meghan Hillman, and Ian Rife who all applied for the Diocesan Youth Leadership Camp and were accepted. It is a faith filled, God filled week that takes place in June. There the teens will learn leadership skills to bring back to our youth group meetings. Sign up is necessary for the graduation breakfast on June 3. The sign up sheet is in the gathering space.

The Cedar Point trip has been rescheduled for Monday July 9, Hartland schools will still be in session on June 20. I will need chaperones.

Saturday June 2, is our Sr. high dance from 7-10pm in the social hall. The cost is $3. Bring a friend and come join us.

Tuesday June 5, from 7-8:30, I will be holding an adult meeting. I am looking for adults who would like to be a part of the youth programs here at St. Mary Magdalen. There are many ways to be involved. Come and find out how you can be a part of the great things that go on. Be sure to bring your planning calendars.

M.U.D (6, 7 and 8 graders)

If you are interested in being a part of the planning for this group, plan to attend the June 5 meeting mentioned above.

Margaret Callaghan

Last Sunday at the 11am Liturgy, the parents who have been preparing for the baptism of their children brought them forward and formally presented them as candidates for baptism. This is actually the first part of the Rite of Baptism, but the Sacrament itself will take place at another time.

On Monday evenings, Sr. Maryetta and I are facilitating an eight week program on grief entitled, "A New Day". If you or someone you know has recently lost someone close to them, please consider joining us in Holy Cross Chapel at 7:30 p.m. It’s not too late to join.

Yours on the journey, Marilyn

St. Paul speaks of the fruits of the Holy Spirit in contrast to the bitter fruits of our sin. The Spirit produces in us "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control" (Catechism, #736). But if we abandon God’s help, the result can only be "immorality, impurity, idolatry, hatred, rivalry, jealousy, outbursts of fury, acts of selfishness, dissension, faction, occasions of envy, drinking bouts, and the like" (Gal 5:19-23).

Because we have experienced at least the impulse to the latter in ourselves and have seen at least the appearance of them in others, we can come to appreciate how great is the gift of the Spirit. Because its fruits seem so normal and natural, we may tend to forget they can only be the gifts of God. Our "remembering" is the gift of faith, the power of transformation within us.

• LOVE: total giving, forgiving: seeing others through the eyes of Christ.

• JOY: exuberance flowing from deep inner spiritual reservoirs, even in the midst of storms.

• PEACE: deep serenity, emotional health, and well-being.

• PATIENCE: ability to stay calm under trying circumstances, tolerant.

• KINDNESS: sensitive to the needs of others, helpful, sympathetic, caring.

• GOODNESS: integrity, purity, and strength of character.

• FAITHFULNESS: endurance, constancy, steadfast to principles, dependable.

• GENTLENESS: healthy self-appraisal that is strong enough to be gentle, tender, and humble.

• SELF-CONTROL: able to channel energy in the right direction, stable, disciplined.

As we select one of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit let us resolve to improve that quality within ourselves throughout the coming year.

Some of you may think that you need to know a lot about Liturgy to become a member of THE WORSHIP TEAM. You don’t!…..What you do need is a desire and a willingness to learn…a love for the liturgy...and a love for the Eucharist.

Are you artistically inclined, perhaps handy with a needle? It is the objective of THE ART & ENVIRONMENT TEAM to introduce parishioners and visitors to the seasons and special feasts of the church year from the time they turn into the drive at St. Mary Magdalen.

Join Fr. Dave and the Worship or Art & Environment Teams to help others grow in their understanding and experience of worship.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION — Volunteers are still needed to deliver food to St. Anne’s and Mary Lou Brown Mission on Memorial Day Weekend, as well as June 24 and July 22. Please sign up in the gathering area.

is looking for individuals who are energetic and would enjoy sharing their faith with teenagers. Chaperone an overnight trip, go to Cedar Point, be part of a Bible study and discussion, get involved in youth leadership. Many opportunities are available! M.U.D. is the ministry that involves our middle school youth. Social events and community service projects are the main focus of this group. We also need adults to become involved in this group. We invite you to become a part of our Youth

You Are the Winner! Married couples, skip the lottery this month and treat yourself to a Marriage Encounter Weekend, your ticket to better communication and more love. The next weekend will be held June 22-24. Please call 1-888-628-7433 for more information or to register.