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WELCOME, MARGARET! For the last few years, Margaret and Tom Callaghan have served as youth ministers in our parish. While the parish did provide a small stipend to help cover any of their expenses, it was essentially a volunteer position. But as of the first of July, Margaret is now a member of our parish staff.
In a real way, Margaret's becoming a member of the staff is due to the success of our youth programs. Among our high school youth, there is a real enthusiasm and a growing sense of community. If we want to help this continue to grow, then we as a parish need to make a commitment to provide adult guidance.
In her new pastoral role, Margaret will work with other interested adults to help provide this guidance. She will also encourage our young leaders to continue to develop their talents.
The other aspect of her pastoral role is to work with our junior high youth. This critical time in adolescence is a real concern to many in our community. Both our Pastoral Council and the Religious Formation team have discussed this concern on several occasions. While some efforts to develop an outreach to this age group have been made, we decided that a successful effort requires the guidance of pastoral staff person.
So Margaret will be working with both groups of young people: our middle school and high school youth. But like every other pastoral role in community, she will need the help of others who would like to work with young people.
I hope you will join me in "welcoming" Margaret to her expanded role. If you would like to work with Margaret and Tom in this ministry, just give her a call.
Like the other staff, her office is in the east wing with the rest of us! THE CARDINAL Just about the time Fr. Jerry was ordained a priest and left St. Mary Magdalen, another took up residence at the rectory.
A cardinal - of the female persuasion - built a nest in the hanging basket near the front door and promptly laid three eggs!
So while I await the "blessed event", I have stopped watering the impatiens that filled the
basket. The flowers will be lost, but hopefully the parish (not the Church) will gain three new
cardinals!
Fr. Dave Howell
Enthusiastic Catholic Youth Minister wanted part-time for growing parish. Experience working with
youth desirable. Organized, motivated, with good communication skills. Send resume to:
St. Mary Catholic Church
Attention: Fr. Kenneth Coughlin
551 East Hamburg
Pinckney, MI 48169
Please Pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Miriam Marker, Matt Even, Eileen Auld, Keith Kovach, Ellen Colombo, Ken Colombo, Emerson Brown, John Fay, Adeline Smith, Richard Waldeck, Larry Cecil, Anna Cecil, Catherine Howard, Dottie King, Nola Mitchell, Catherine Schumont, Ken Carson, Emily Cooper, Shirley Brake, Keith Dunn, Karen (Pat Spindler's daughter), Laurie Deirlein, Ron Schaar, Marilyn (Steve Crowell's mother), Jeannette Wood, Jane, Merle, Ed, Zora Kolef, Keith Freel, Tom Cavanaugh, Timothy Richards, Mary Kay Davis, Edith Reagan and Donovan.
Sunday, July 18 Diane Kubus
Monday, July 19 Kathy LaTarte, Laura Meader
Tuesday, July 20 Christine Reid, Kathy McKay
Wednesday, July 21 Lisa Konieczka,Chris Kovanda
Thurs.,July 22 Cathy Goettsche,Betty Polaske
Friday, July 23 Pam Hurn, Sandy Phillips
Saturday, July 24 Leo Camden
Shortly after Jerry became Catholic in 1987, he and I went on a Marriage Encounter Weekend. I think he did it primarily for me; but as the weekend progressed, it became increasingly more important to both of us. It gave us an opportunity to explore and discuss various aspects of our married life that time and children had put on the back burner. Our marriage took on a new life; and even more significantly, it recentered our lives around Christ, making Him the third player in our relationship.
For many of us a weekend away is very difficult to pull off, and because of that we have
invited Allen Theis, B.C.D., to spend an afternoon with us on Sunday, October 24. He is an
experienced marriage counselor with a masters degree in theology and offers a 5 hour seminar to
married couples that concludes with a recommitment of their marriage vows. Please reserve October
24 for what promises to be a very worthwhile workshop.
Yours on the journey, Marilyn
Many Thanks to all our 1998/99 Nursery Attendants for your help these past several months. Your participation has made it possible for many parents to attend Mass together in peace, without worry. Please call me if you have any concerns. Copies of the schedule are in The Visionary each month, or a few copies of the entire schedule are under the "supply" box in the nursery. The new schedule will run from January, 2000 through September. We still need adult volunteers. Please call me (810) 227-6357 if you can help us out.
We are still looking into the pager system that Evelyn Dionise researched for us. The poll of nursery users and attendants has not been completed.
Needed for the nursery a portable infant bed! Since the nursery is mainly for toddlers, this
item is not always in demand. Occasionally, however, our nursery attendant has a sleeping infant to
take care of while "on duty" and a crib is needed at that time. If you have one of these beds available,
we can come up with the bedding and the storage bag.
Maureen Ostrom
The schedule for next year is included below and there are many children who are not registered. Please drop in and fill out the forms. We also need catechists, aides and people to help in the program.
Schedule for next year: Kindergarten during the 11am liturgy, Grades 1-6 from 9:30-10:45am on Sunday, and Grades 1-8 on Wednesday and Thursday 6:30-7:45pm. The ninth and tenth grades meet Sunday evening from 5:45-7:00pm. Journey with Jesus will be held the first week of August. Please join us for a wonderful week!
Confirmation We received word from the Bishop's office that the date for Confirmation is
Saturday, December 4, 1999 at the 4:30 Liturgy. If you have any questions, please call the office
(810) 229-8624.
Sister Maryetta
There is a meeting tonight at our regular 7:30pm time. Our leadership campers will be continuing their presentation with skits and activities that will have us on our feet!
I will again have information available about our camping trip. Pick it up this weekend so you will have enough time to fill it out and return it to me by August 1. The camping and canoeing trip is scheduled for August 6, 7 & 8. If you cannot attend tonight's meeting, but would like the information, please call me at the parish office (810) 229-8624.
Early next Sunday morning, David Deater, Natalie Peplinski and I will be traveling with St. Pat's to Chicago to participate in a week long work camp. We will be working with young adults and teens who are physically and mentally handicapped. It will be a very challenging and emotional week for all of us who are going. I thank you in advance for keeping us in your prayers. I am looking forward to this experience and am especially excited to be able to offer this opportunity next year to our teens here at St. Mary Magdalen.
We've secured two dates to volunteer time at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit. We need teens and adults to sign up. The first date is August 9 from 10:30am to 1:30pm. We will be serving lunch. The second date is November 12 from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Anyone interested, please call the parish offices. More dates and times can easily be acquired if needed.
If you remember, last fall we had our first men's basketball team play in a church league here in Brighton. Congratulations to them for finishing second in the league! Members of the St. Mary Magdalen Mustangs included Nick Huston, Matt Murphy, Dave Yanok, Shane Hill, Tom Erger, Brian Atwood, Dan Stecewicz, Eric Woodside and Andy Cook. If you missed the games and excitement, we will be playing again this year. Come on out and cheer us on!
Youth Prayer Breakfast for all teens began last Tuesday and will continue for the next five weeks in the lower level of the Rectory from 9:45-11:15am (right after morning Mass). Join us!
We are planning a family picnic Saturday, August 14, at Kensington Park. There will be a meeting Tuesday, July 20, 7:00pm in the Youth Room for any parent who would like to help with the planning of food and games. Please call me at the church office with any questions. Margaret Callaghan
Have you ever had an appliance break down and wondered who would give you a fair deal on a replacement; or decided to remodel or add additional space to your existing home; or even considered purchasing a new home, and didn't know anyone who could help? Maybe you needed help with your income taxes or estate planning, or wanted to take yoga, dance, tutoring or singing lessons. If so, a directory of goods and services that includes only your fellow parishioners, might be a good first step!
If you would like to advertise your goods or services in a Free parish business directory, just complete a form titled, "Business Directory Information" located in the gathering space, and leave it on the table or turn it in to the parish office.
The goal is to provide this list as a service to the St. Mary Magdalen community; however, it cannot be considered an endorsement or guarantee of the goods or services. If you have any questions or concerns contact Jim Chevalier (810) 229-9734.
Stewardship Report Last weekend approximately 1057 people participated in the Liturgies. These folks contributed $11,033.90 to the parish. Last year on this Sunday the contributions totaled $10,061.36.
Prayer Requests for Senior Parishioners "Appreciation Week" The 1999 Senior Parishioner appreciation Week is scheduled for September 27 through October 1. During this time, 5,000 senior parishioners will be given a card with special intentions typed on it, for which he/she will be asked to pray daily for the next year. Do you want a senior parishioner to pray for you, or anyone you know, or a special intention? If so, jot down your request and send it by August 1 to: Catholic Charities, Attn: Ellen McKay, 300 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933.
The Diocese of Lansing is invited to join in a Journey to our National Shrine to honor Mary in celebration of Jubilee 2000 on September 2-5, 1999. Cost is $130, which includes round trip bus fare, housing at Trinity College. Meals include Friday breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast. Seating is limited to 49 persons. Deadline to register is August 16. For information, call Black Catholic Ministry Office (517) 342-2496.
The "E" Team is looking for your thoughts, ideas and skill to plan and carry out a float for the Howell "Festival of Lights" Parade in November. The theme is Christmas. We need to submit a design sketch to the City of Howell by August 1. They accept the first 60 applicants. If our design is selected, we will begin constructing the actual float sometime in October in our barn. If you are interested in assisting the "E" Team, there will be a sign up sheet in the Gathering Area or call Barb Colley at (810) 227-7108 or Marilyn at the office, (810) 229-8624.
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Join Fathers Phil Gallagher and Jim Schmitt for a 10-day journey through the land of our faith. Visit such places as the Garden of Gethsemane and the Dome of the Rock. Celebrate Mass at the Church of the Nativity, Church at the Mt. of Beatitudes, the chapel of the Upper Room, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Renew your baptism in the Jordan River or your wedding vows in Cana. The tour departs Detroit on Nov. 1 - 10, 1999. $2,599 per person (dbl.) includes air fare, hotel and meals. Call 877-4 gopilgrim for a brochure. Space is limited.
COUPLE TO COUPLE LEAGUE will be offering two different series of four classes for engaged or married couples who want to learn some practical aspects of living a chaste and holy life within their marriage covenant. Cost for materials for each series is $55.00 per couple. At St. Thomas the Apostle in Ann Arbor, beginning Sunday July 11, 2-4:00 pm. Other classes are Aug. 15, Sept. 12 and October 10. Call Tina at (734) 944-1182 for more information. At St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti, beginning Saturday, Aug. 7, from 10-12:00 Noon. Other classes are Sept. 11, Oct. 2 and Nov. 6. Call Becky at (734) 973-3173 for more information.
A RETREAT FOR DIVORCED AND SEPARATED MEN AND WOMEN will be held Friday, August 27, through Sunday, August 29, at Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in Bloomfield Hills. The weekend includes special presentations, healing service and Mass. Cost is $110 which includes meals & single accommodations. For more information, call Virginia (734) 994-9194.
MARRIED COUPLES RETREAT will be held at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, July 30-August 1. The theme is "Marriage and the Cost of Sharing". Facilitators will be Fr. Larry Delaney and Fr. Charlie Irwin. The retreat will look at sharing in all areas of married life - family, sexuality, finances, emotional intimacy, faith and spirituality. Give yourselves the precious gift of time away together. For more information, call the retreat center (517) 669-8321.
Before each weekend Liturgy begins, there is a three minute explanation of a segment of the Mass.
This column offers additional information.
Before each weekend Liturgy begins, there is a three minute explanation of a segment of the Mass. This column offers additional information. THE CONSECRATION The consecration or words of institution are essential to every Eucharistic Prayer. In the long liturgical tradition of both the eastern and western Church, there are more than eighty liturgical versions of the words of consecration. While faithful to the Gospel accounts, none strove for Scriptural exactitude, for even the Gospels themselves vary slightly. Instead, we believe it is fidelity to the meaning of Jesus' words (not the exact words) and the work of the Holy Spirit that transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ.
For centuries, the high elevation of the Sacred Species and the ringing of bells were closely associated with the consecration. This happened for three reasons. First, both the presider and assembly began to face the altar in the same direction (usually east) and the congregation could no longer see the Body and Blood unless they were held high. Secondly, the Medieval Church struggled against those who denied both the divinity of Christ and the sacred character of the Holy Eucharist. The reaction was to emphasize the sacred by moving sanctuaries where the altar stood farther away from the assembly and frequently enclosed them with a special screen. (In the west it was called the rood screen and in the east an iconostasis.) Furthermore, the Eucharistic Prayer was no longer proclaimed aloud but spoken in hushed, sacred tones. So bells became necessary to alert the assembly to what was happening. Lastly, people did not receive communion frequently, so the elevation of the Eucharist and the ringing of bells called the assembly to adoration and a "spiritual communion" with the Lord rather than a physical communion.
Since the reformation of the Liturgy in 1969, the bells and high elevation are no longer necessary. The assembly can now clearly see and hear all of this sacred prayer. Moreover, the high elevation is now reserved for the end of the prayer when the Son offers Himself to the Father. Our prayer is that we be accepted by the Father along with the Son.
Sunday July 18
Wis 12:13,16-19/Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43
Monday, July 19
Ex 14:5-18/Mt 12:38-42
9:00 a.m. Clarke Seckinger
Tuesday, July 20
Ex 14:21 - 15:1/Mt 12:46-50
9:00 a.m. Wayne Lobbestael
Wednesday, July 21
Ex 16:1-5,9-15/Mt 13:1-9
7:00 p.m. Special Intention
Thursday, July 22
Jer 1:1,4-10/Mt 13:1-9
9:00 a.m. People of the Parish
Friday, July 23
Ex 20:1-17/Mt 13:18-23
9:00 a.m.Chester Sochacki
Saturday, July 24
Ex 24:3-8/Mt 13:24-30
Sunday, July 25 St. Mary Magdalen, disciple of the Lord
Sg 3:1-4/2 Cor 5:14-17/Jn 20:1-2,11-18
4:30 Michael Anderson
9:00 a.m. Brian F. McDonald Burroughs
11:00 a.m. St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners
Monday, July 19
7:30 p.m. Float Meeting (Adult Formation)
Tuesday, July 20
9:45 a.m. Teen Prayer Breakfast (Rectory LL)
10:00 a.m. Scripture & Stitches
7:00 p.m. Planning Meeting for Youth Family Picnic (Youth Room)
Wednesday, July 21
No Activities Scheduled
Thursday, July 22
9:30 a.m. M.O.M.S. Core Group (Adult Form.)
7:30 p.m. Baptism Workshop
7:30 p.m. Music Ministry
Friday, July 23
No Activities Scheduled
Saturday, July 24 Feast of St. Mary Magdalen
Sunday, July 25 Feast of St. Mary Magdalen
9:00 a.m. Baptism
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