Please pray that the sick will respond to God’s healing will, especially: Laura, Pat Fuller, Jessica, Ninfa Aragona, Nancy Sharpy, Mary Lou Haney, Renee, Karen Zapalski, Judy LaGrow, Marianne Quada, Grace, Becky Wilson, Kyle Happley, Bob Stecewicz, Mike Beauchamp, Jody, Lee Barker, George Sierant, Jim Pfeifer, Bradley Stevens, Elizabeth Barclay, Kathy Rakoczy, Ruth, Maurine, Marcella, Paul Domsic, Ashley Horning, Charlie Brenner, Alexandria Nelson, Jessica Wolfe, Debbie, Jon Hancock, Ginther, Ralph Bennett, Shannon McKay, Joseph Hommel, Sr., Robert Grace, Don Camden, Evelyn, Alicia Miller, Peter Bumpus, Sam Marino, Bill, Craig Livingston, Joyce, Bill Kottke, Colette Bertrand, Laura Drittler, Bob Brookins, Sophie Martin, June Bennett, Ethan Montague, Micah Zielinski, Carolyn Johnson, Matt Even, Mel Oja, Jimmy Sexton, Mary Lou Colgin, Mary Beth, Merrick, Joey Boyd, Bishop Povish, Karen, and Donovan.

In the second reading today, St. Paul reminds the Corinthians, "There are different gifts, but the same Spirit: there are different ministries but the same Lord." How am I using my gifts "for the common good?"

A CHANGING WORLD — People finding wisdom through Trauma, Grief, Reconciliation (a dynamic caregiver’s conference) will be held at the Radisson Hotel in Lansing Thursday and Friday, May 30-31, 2002. It is open to all interested persons. Call Susan Zimmerman at 517-339-7964 with questions.

If you would like to have a Liturgy celebrated for a special intention, please call the parish office to make arrangements. A contribution is usually made to pay for the cost of the bread and wine and all the other items that are needed for the celebration of the Liturgy.

THANK YOU to our youth who helped make our dinner for the catechists such a wonderful night! These young people served, bussed and cleaned up so that our parish catechists could be treated to a five-star dinner! Thank you to Emily Parsons, Meghan Hillman, Kelly Powell, Ben Evans, the Carlton trio-Danielle, Dayna, and Dorian, Jessica Rector, Andrea Nashar, and Jimmy Mahar. A special thanks to Colleen Mahar and Lydia Quella for heading up the babysitting so our parents could enjoy their dinners!

For those of you who need to register for Religious Education classes for the fall, we will be taking registrations in the office only on the Wednesdays in May. You may come to the office between 10am-8pm.

Confirmation Candidates: Service Lifestyle paper and journals are due in to Mrs. Mahar.

Families and children who celebrated First Eucharist are reminded to mark your calendars for Saturday, May 25 at 9:30 am to help plant the flowers brought to Church for around the altar!

I went to my nephew’s First Communion last weekend in Virginia. I couldn’t help but compare it to our Liturgies here! We are so blessed with not only our staff but with all those involved in the various weekend Liturgies! We were not greeted with a smile and a book! The music was not as wonderful as ours is here (very important part of Liturgy to get everyone involved!). With the ministry fair this weekend, sign up somewhere! Be a part of the fabulous parish life we have going on here! Make a difference!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! -We are going on a Bug Safari, where kids catch the buzz about God’s love! JWJ - Journey with Jesus — (our summer Vacation Bible School) will be held here at St. Mary Magdalen July 29-August 2! Youth in grades 6 and up are encouraged to come and help in the program!

If you did not purchase a sweatshirt these past weekends but still would like one, you can call me at 227-7937. Adult sizes are $25 and children’s sizes are $15.

Attention graduating seniors and your families. A sign up sheet is out for you to register your family for the breakfast in your honor June 2 following the 9am Liturgy. Come wearing your cap and gown that morning.

Due to the busy schedule of May, we will not meet again on Sunday evenings until June 2

If you are interested in helping with the planning of our MUD activities for next year, you are invited to a meeting on Wednesday, May 15, at 7:30pm. We will discuss possible activities and dates.

Margaret Callaghan

Our First Annual Quilt Show in the Barn will take place on Sunday, June 9, from 10am to 4pm in the parish barn. Sample quilts from all seven years of our Scripture and Stitches will be on display, as well as quilts we have made for family and friends to commemorate special occasions. There will be refreshments and quilt-related activities for children in the pavilion.

Attention mothers of twins: May 17 at 9:30am will be our first meeting in the Adult Formation Room. For more information call Mary Day or Jenny Ross.

Don’t forget to help us finish our prayer quilts by saying a prayer for the recipient as you tie a knot.

Yours on the journey, Marilyn

Coping For Mind & Body — Please join us at St. Mary Magdalen immediately after the 7pm Healing Mass Wednesday, May 29 Elaine M. Tripi PhD, a counseling psychologist, will facilitate this program on illness, forgiveness, and spirituality. Even if you were unable to attend the first session of this two-part mini-series, participation in the second session is sure to be of benefit. May the Ultimate Healer bring us all healing and peace.

Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia Support Group will meet Friday June 7 from 1-3pm at St Mary Magdalen, Brighton. We invite you to come and gain new perspectives on living with these conditions. Family & friends are welcome. Call Joy Sullivan for more information at (810) 227-6372.

This is the last week of the 6-week wellness program. This week’s healthy habit: build muscles through strength training, for a minimum of 15 minutes, 3 times a week.

Strength training is important to your body because strength training 3 times a week can improve your cholesterol profile, lower blood pressure, improve glucose metabolism, boost bone mineral density, and increase gastrointestinal activity. In improving those aspects of your body, you are also reducing risks of heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer.

Remember to continue the healthy habits from the past five weeks - physical activity, drinking eight cups of water a day, eating 2-3 fruits and 3 vegetables a day, and drink or eat 2-3 servings of dairy products a day.

The Wellness Program meets on Tuesday, May 21 at 7:30pm here at St. Mary Magdalen. (Come early if you would like to walk before the meeting). Any questions, call Maureen Crowell (810) 227-3734, Pam Evancho (810) 227-0797 or Tammy Gless (810) 227-3392.

The ARC of Livingston County, an agency serving persons with developmental disabilities, needs volunteers to help with social events, transporting people to work, doctor appointments, church, shopping, social and sporting events. Also needed are people to help out in the office, answering phones, mailings, etc. Call Sandy Bader 517-546-1228, with questions or to volunteer.

One aspect of Jesus’ job on Earth was to show us how children of God should live. He asked us to put God first, to pray daily, but he also gave us very clear directions about how to treat each other. When we do good works for the people around us, Jesus regards that as having done it for him.

"Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me." (Matthew 25:34-36)

Jesus spent all of his time on Earth serving others. He didn’t just serve the important or powerful; the ones who could make a big impact. Jesus served the very poor, the outcasts, the sick, those in jail. In other words, he served those who needed it most.

In fact, the Church teaches that we must do what we can to care for one another, especially those who need it most. "Faith, if it has not works is dead" (James 2:17). Following Jesus’ instructions and Church tradition, Catholics are called to practice "Corporal Works of Mercy."

National Relief Network: Attend a week of service work. Members of our parish can participate in a service project to help poor people recover from some natural disaster. It is likely we will be going to North Carolina where Hurricane Floyd went through in 1998. There are still thousands of homes, which need repair or demolition, and people are living in temporary Federal housing.

Our trip, by motor coach, is scheduled for the week of Sunday, July 14 thru Sat., July 20. Our group would make up one team. The cost is about $325 per person, which covers the bus, food, and lodging (at a local church camp, school, or someplace similar). Fund raising opportunities are available to cover individual’s costs. One day of the trip is for relaxing and scheduled sightseeing. Contact Jan Carpenter at -227-5269.

Donate Blood Sunday, May 26, 2002, 9:30am-3:15pm at St. Augustine Parish, 6481 Faucett Road Howell (get a free t-shirt!) Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE for more information.

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER announces an ongoing workshop series on Thursdays, May 21 through June 11 from 7-8:30pm. Learn how to respect your own personality and your own abilities and express yourself confidently. This workshop will help you gain an understanding of the behaviors and attitudes of others while becoming more comfortable meeting and making new friends in a friendly, inviting, and safe atmosphere. The workshop fee is $30 for the entire series in advance or $7.50 per week. Call (810) 227-9960 to register.

Fundraiser — The Father Patrick Jackson House Program, serving homeless pregnant and parenting adolescents and their children is planning a fundraiser and request your support. Their annual Tee for Tots Golf Scramble, with a Raffle Drawing will be held June 7, 2002 at Reddeman Farms Golf Club in Chelsea. First prize for the drawing is a week vacation at a castle in Ireland. Those interested in participating or who would like to make a donation can contact Tina Meagher at 734-761-1440.

CELEBRATING THE RHYTHMS OF LIFE (Cancer Survivor’s Day) will be celebrated Sunday, June 9, 2002, 1-4pm at Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building in Ann Arbor. All cancer survivors, family, friends and healthcare providers are welcome to attend. The event is free and open to the public. Call 800-742-2300 category 6275.

Murder at the Rock Show is a mystery dinner theater that will be presented at Memories Restaurant on Wednesday, May 29, beginning at 6:30pm. Richard Switzer and Andrew Wolterman, two members of our parish are both involved in this production. Call Richard at 229-9056 for more information.

EMPLOYMENT POSSIBILITY Livingston County Catholic Social Services seeks to employ/contract with a professional having fund development experience. This is a part-time position and can be structured at 6-12 months, depending upon interest and defined activities. Activities may include the management of the organization’s Annual Appeal, grant writing and media/community relations. Salary/contract rate is negotiable as determined by experience and defined responsibilities. Please fax, mail or e-mail resume to:

Mark T. Robinson, ACSW

Livingston County Catholic Social Services

2020 E. Grand River, Suite 103

Howell, MI 48843

Fax: (517) 545-7390

Livingston County Catholic Social Services (LCCSS) serves all Livingston County residents, regardless of faith, income, age or other characteristics?

Youth & Families for Life Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, June 15, at Bethany House in DeWitt. Registration starts at 9am; a picnic lunch will be provided afterwards. Cost is $10 per person or $35 per family. Proceeds go to local causes that support life. Anyone can attend.

Spirituality of St. Therese Retreat, an in-depth look at the spirituality of St. Therese of Liseaux, called the saint of the new millennium, will be presented June 17-18 at Bethany House in DeWitt by Dr. Ralph Martin. Open to young adults, ages 18-30.

Faith, Fun & Football Camp is being hosted at Bethany House in DeWitt for young men entering grades 7-9 on July 8-12. Former University of Michigan Coach, Jerry Hanlon, will run the camp. Guests include players and coaches from U/M and MSU. Cost is $200.