On behalf of all of us, I want to wish all of our graduates our very best! We are very proud of your accomplishment and pray that the Holy Spirit will guide you to a bright and promising future.

This becomes the last meeting of those who are leaving ministry teams and the first meeting of those who are joining. While the new people may not feel like they have much to contribute to the discussion, it is important for them to participate. The review of the year’s efforts will serve as an orientation to new members, helping them better understand the work of the ministry team. The gathering also helps prepare us for the September goal-setting meeting: DIRECTIONS 2003.

So I would ask all of our "departing & incoming" members of councils and ministry teams to mark Wednesday, June 19 on their calendars!

We will also be purchasing a paging system for parents, so that they can be contacted if needed during the Liturgy, and relax and pray if not needed. Parents will pick up a pager when dropping off the child and return it afterward.

These are important changes that I hope will make the nursery a real ministry for parents. But there are a couple of things that will stay the same: CO-OP The nursery will still remain a cooperative effort. Those who use it are expected to take a turn assisting Anne or Becky. With adequate, consistent staffing, we know that the nursery will always be a safe place for our kids.

PICK UP TIME Parents are reminded that both children and the staffers expect parents to come get their child immediately after the Liturgy!

We are hoping that these changes and parental cooperation will make the nursery a valued ministry in our parish.

Fr. Dave Howell

Please pray that the sick will respond to God’s healing will, especially: Scott, Mikaela, Marie Seagel, Laura, Pat Fuller, Jessica, Ninfa Aragona, Renee, Nancy Sharpy, Karen Zapalski, Judy LaGrow, Grace, Becky Wilson, Kyle Happley, Bob Stecewicz, Mike Beauchamp, Jody, George Sierant, Jim Pfeifer, Bradley Stevens, Elizabeth Barclay, Ruth, Maurine, Marcella, Paul Domsic, Ashley Horning, Charlie Brenner, Alexandria Nelson, Jessica Wolfe, Debbie, 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, 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.

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.

Total income for the week of May 25/26, 2002

Approximately 1400 people participated:

Using Stewardship envelopes $14,046

Loose Collection/other $994

Using Children envelopes $12

Stewardship Total $15,052

Weekly Expenses/Including Mortgage $18,798

+/- for week without Bldg. Pledges $-3,746

Building Fund Pledge Payments $-0-

+/- for week $-3,746

+/- year to date w/o Building Pledges.$+39,996

+/- year to date with Building Pledges$+71,673

The Scriptures today remind us that "we, many though we are, are one body for we all partake of the one loaf." How are we using our gifts of time and talent to build up the body of Christ?

Bishop Mengeling has asked everyone to observe Friday, June 7 as a day of prayer and penance for the healing of all the victims of abuse.

June 7 is the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the feast that celebrates His mercy and love, revealed in His passion, death and resurrection.

Our observance will begin with the Liturgy of the Sacred Heart at 9 am in the church. As the Liturgy closes, the Blessed Sacrament will be brought to Holy Cross Chapel (near the offices). All those who are able are asked to come and spend time in prayer petitioning the Lord for the gift of healing. The time of quiet prayer will end with a special Prayer for Healing Service at 5 PM.

Whether you can come to church or not, please take some time to pray on June 7 for the healing of the victims and for the Church. We are also asked to join penance to our prayer. These penitential practices can take the form of fasting, abstinence, works of charity or self—denial.

Many people have been asking me about working with our children in the fall! We train everyone who works in our formation classes and will start the training at the end of August this year. If you are interested in helping in the fall program we need help in many different ways. Call or stop by my office for more information. If you know you want to help at a certain session or grade, let me know now! Thank you to all who have already said yes!

Catechist training opportunities are already set for the fall. Catechists and Aides, mark your calendars for Monday, September 6, and Saturday, September 28.

I’d like to share with you a parable written by one of our Thursday 3^rd graders. Maggie K. writes: "The kingdom of God is special to me because it is like when my family sits down at the dinner table and plays cards. The Kingdom is quiet and beautiful like a field of beautiful flowers, and it is very, very big. It is like when you are in a Hot Air Balloon in the sky!" And with that thought, have a great week!

Congratulations to all the graduating seniors! May God be with you in all of your future adventures! I want to thank all of the volunteers who helped make the breakfast a success, especially youth group members and the junior class students who donated food and helped serve.

What better way to give back to God for all that we have than to help those in need and who are struggling! July 14-20 we will be traveling to Providence, Kentucky to help in the aftermath of a tornado that devastated a small town there. If you are interested in participating in the National Relief Network (NRN) program with us, call me for more information at 227-7937.

What better way to keep warm on a cool summer evening than in a St. Mary Magdalen sweatshirt! Or better yet, give one to the graduating senior who is leaving home. What a great gift and reminder of God in their lives in all ways! Call me at the above number to buy one.

Next weekend, the participants of the NRN program will be at One Stop Tire and Auto on Grand River, having a car wash to help raise money for their trip. Plan to stop by between 8am and 5pm.

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

August 24, is our annual car wash at Walters Appliance on Grand River.

Margaret Callaghan

Community Life

On June 8,at 8:30 p.m., join us in a step back in time, at the St. M & M Drive In. For further details look for the movie screen in the gathering area.

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.

Friday, June 14, 1:00 — 6:45 PM at St. Mary Magdalen. Together we can save a life.

Sponsor of the Week

KC Cookery

Currently OLSHA provides a monthly support group for Grandparents/Acting Parents in need of information, referral and support on topics like, Legal Issues, Adoption/Guardianship, Alcohol & Substance Abuse, Stress Management, Health Issues, etc. Meetings are the 2nd Thurs. of each month at 6:30 PM, Livingston Cty. East Complex Building. 2300 E. Gr. River, Howell. For more information call 517-546-8500.

Charity & Justice

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.

Our First Annual Quilt Show in the Barn will take place on Sunday, June 9^th from 10 to 4 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.

The next meeting of the Twins Play Group is Monday, June 10, at 10:00 a.m. in the Adult Formation Room and Nursery. If you have questions or want more information, please call Mary Day at 810-632-7690 or Jennie Ross at 810-227-5256.

On June 11 at 12:15 p.m. the Retirees’ Lunch Bunch will celebrate the summer birthdays in the Adult Formation room. Bring your sack lunch and join us for cake and coffee.

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

Coming in September you will have an opportunity to become part of Renew 2000. Set aside time now — it will mean a revitalized community for us all.

Yours on the journey, Marilyn

During the month of May, we celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism with Rachel Esther Riesser, daughter of Matthew and Chris Riesser; Khloe Marie Siemen, daughter of Mark and Jody Siemen; Rachel Claire Simmermon, daughter of Joel and Jane Simmermon; Jane Gabrielle Taylor, daughter of Eric and Wendy Taylor; Mary Eliza Fogg-Liedel, daughter of Janine and Steve Fogg-Liedel; Ashley Erin McKaig, daughter of Louie and Marianne McKaig; Mitchell Alexander Notaro, son of Gretchen and Mitchell Notaro; Bryce Seamus Murray and Kyla Grace Murray, twin children of Kenda and Jim Murray.

We congratulate their parents and godparents and offer them our prayers and continued support as they accompany them on their journeys of faith.

Come and join us in an evening of fun! St. Joseph Parishioners in Howell are planning to see this fabulous circus at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Friday, June 28. The price of $96 per person includes circus tickets, dinner and bus transportation. We will depart from St. Joseph at 2 PM and return at approximately 8:30 PM. Make reservations NOW by calling Lita at 517-546-0090, ext. 106.

WKAR Radio Talking Book is a 24 hour news and information service provided free of charge for anyone who has difficulty reading conventional printed material. Every week more than 220 volunteers keep 1,500 print-challenged listeners in Mid-Michigan in touch and informed by providing verbatim readings from 14 daily newspapers, dozens of magazines, best selling novels, children’s books, advertisements, and community calendars. For more information on the program or to volunteer, call (517) 353-9124.

Benefiting the Residents on The Lourdes Campus. is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Detroit and administered by the Dominican Sisters of Oxford. Dedicated to the Special Needs of our aging population will be held on

Thursday, June 27, 2002, at The Majestic at Lake Walden, Hartland, MI. Golf packages: $150 ticket, $600 foursome. Schedule of Events: 11:00 am. Registration/Lunch, 12:00 Noon Shot Gun Start, 5:30 pm. - Strolling Dinner/Awards/Prizes - held in the Waldenwoods Cromaine Lodge. For more information contact: Elaine Ashley, Development Director, Lourdes Campus (248) 674-2241, Ext. 450. Email: eaashley1@msn.com

DID YOU KNOW THAT…

The mission of LCCSS is, "To preserve, strengthen and support the quality of life for all Livingston area families and individuals". For more information: (517) 545-5944

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.