THANKS I want to thank Fr. Matt for celebrating the Liturgies this weekend and I want to thank you for your generosity to the missions of the Servants of Charity. Please feel free to use their special envelope to make a contribution. Just place it in the collection next weekend, and we will make sure that your gift is forwarded to them.
THE TEST Every now and then, like a couple of weeks ago, I mentioned preparing an exam. It's a humorous comment that I've made over the years. Those who are regulars at the weekday Liturgies have heard me make the comment. It usually comes after I have mentioned some historical tidbit, which I then follow up by saying that "will or will not" be on the test.
The value of exams is that they provide a means of ascertaining how much has been learned. For that reason, I sometimes wonder if putting together some kind of test wouldn't be helpful to me. Over the last several months I have taken a few minutes before the Liturgy to explain an aspect of it and written about it here in the bulletin as well. Sometimes I wonder if what I say is understandable and, even more, beneficial.
The thought of preparing a "test" is tempting, but I suspect it will just remain an idle threat --- at least for a while longer...
DIRECTION 2000 If you serve on a council or a ministry team, I would again urge you to sign up for Direction 2000. Because it will set the direction of our community for the coming year and beyond, we need the insight of those who are the ones to be responsible for "making things happen".
I realize the date scheduled for Direction 2000 may prove to be inconvenient for some, but I hope you will try to make it if at all possible. Originally we thought the event would take place just before school began. It was only later we found out that, after years of starting before Labor Day, our two school systems decided to postpone the starting date to after the holiday.
VACATION I am still off on vacation, visiting a cousin in Northern California. I will be back in time for next weekend.
Fr. Dave Howell
If you would like to have a Liturgy celebrated for a special intention, arrangements can be made by calling Kay at the office. 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.
I. John Murphy/Dana Sullivan
I. William Schuler/Jennifer McCarthy
Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Miriam Marker, Matt Even, Eileen Auld, Cornelius Smits, Keith Kovach, Ellen Colombo, Ken Colombo, Emerson Brown, John Fay, Adeline Smith, Larry Cecil, Anna Cecil, Catherine Howard, Dottie King, 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, Joseph Pasienza, Miren Mohrenweiser and Donovan.
SENIOR SUMMER SCRIPTURE DAYS will be presented three times this year:
August 10-12 and 24-26 at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt;
August 17-19 at Weber Center, Adrian.
Scriptural presentations will be combined with liturgies, creative
activities, prayer, recreation and
fun. Contact Catholic Charities (517) 342-2458 for brochures and
registration information.
Scholarships are available.
Needed, a few good men and women to accompany our candidates and catechumens on their journeys of faith. If you are intimidated at the thought of sharing your religion with another adult, don't be. It isn't as scary as it sounds! The catechists and RCIA team are there to answer any heavy duty questions; our sponsors share what living out the Catholic faith in their lives means to them. Please give some thought to sponsoring. We meet every Tuesday evening, with sponsor formation beginning this month.
Scripture and Stitches Update We have begun another quilt for Habitat for Humanity. If you are interested in making a block, please contact me for a kit. This Tuesday, we will meet at my cottage instead of the Adult Formation Room; directions are available in the office. If you are interested in joining us, please consider meeting us out there.
For more information about Scripture and Stitches, please give me a
call at (810) 229-8624.
Yours on the journey, Marilyn
Worldwide Marriage Encounter What are you doing to keep you marriage in good shape? Why not try a Marriage Encounter weekend? The next scheduled weekend will be September 24-26. Call John & Michelle Macari at (313)572-8952 or toll free (888) 628-7433, for more information.
Mark your calendar for August 22. Kimber Kunkel and Maggie Pence have organized a walk to raise money and awareness for Autism. They are really excited about this and have put a lot of time and effort into it. The walk will be held at Kensington Park and begins at 1pm. Come and show your support.
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. Any questions, please contact Jim Chevalier (810) 229-9734.
There are many children who are not registered for religious education next year. Please drop in and fill out the forms. Still needed are 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 What a wonderful week! The children learned,
shared and reflected on the scriptures and had fun. One of the nicest things that happened was that the children collected pennies all week for Carolyn Jandasek's son (Keith Dunn) who needs a bone marrow transplant; and with all the pennies, we gave her a check for $431.00! All who came left with wonderful memories! Next year's journey will be even more awesome. It is planned the first week of August; so maybe we could do vacations in July!
Sister Maryetta
Please note on your calendars that there is NO meeting tonight. There is, however, one next week and one on August 29.
Our youth prayer breakfast is still going quite well. We will be gathering together one last time this Tuesday to just be together. You are free to join us, if you wish, from 9:45 to 11:15am in the basement of the rectory.
Well despite the rain last weekend, our camping/canoeing trip went well. Everyone had a good time. I would like to thank the Deater's, Ron Huston, Jim and Kathy Rigley, and Dave & Janice Francis' who came and spent their weekend with us. It would not have been a success without you. It was quite a fun weekend!
Last Monday we went to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit and helped serve the poor and less fortunate. It was quite an experience for all those who went, seeing families of all sizes and ages come in for food. The kitchen facility is just over a year old and is very nice. The people are provided for totally by private donations and money raised at fundraisers. It's amazing what can be done when we place our trust in God.
Please take a moment to look at the pictures I have put together regarding our Young Neighbors in Action trip and our camping trip. I must tell you that due to the nature of the people we worked with in Chicago, there are no pictures of us working with them. We did work all day and played and prayed in evening, which is what you see us doing. We had a good time! It was all time well spent.
Next weekend on Sunday, Aug. 22, is the walk that Kimber Kunkel and Maggie Pence have
organized to raise money for Autism. The walk will be held at Kensington Park and begins at 1pm. Come and show your support. If you would like to donate money but cannot attend the walk, make the check payable to the Autism Society of Michigan and drop it off in the offices to the attention to Margaret Callaghan.
Margaret Callaghan
YOUTH PRAYER BREAKFAST for all teens will be held in the lower level of the Rectory on Tuesdays, beginning July 13, from 9:45-11:15am, right after Mass, and running for six weeks through August 17. Hope to see you all there!
Babysitter Needed: A mature woman to care for three children ages 8, 5 and 16 mos. Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the children's home. Looking for a non-smoker with their own transportation. References required. Contact Dr. & Mrs. Gomez (810) 225-0881.
Melon Days FUN FESTIVAL at St. Joseph Church, Howell is Saturday, Aug. 21, 3-11:00pm. Enjoy raffles, Vegas games, bingo, Fr. Rahrig's original roast beef dinner, dancing, games, quilts, and Fr. Rahrig's jellies.
Registration starts the weekend of August 27. Sessions begin Wednesday, September 22 and run through November 3, 9:30am-11:30am. There will be seven weeks of personal and spiritual nurturing while sharing laughter, wisdom and friendship. If you are devoted to the spiritual and physical upbringing of your children, lead a stress-filled life, with many demands on your time and energy then this is for you! Any questions about M.O.M.S., call Camy Watson (810) 227-6861 or Pauline Flowerday (248) 685-0064.
The M.O.M.S. Group is looking for childcare helpers in the fall on Wednesdays from 9:30 till 11:30am. A stipend will be offered for your services. Call Camy Watson (810) 227-6861.
THANKS! You made my heart smile. Dear Boys & Girls,
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the pennies you sent me. Thank you for all the well wishing cards that my mom sent me, but most of all for all the prayers to Jesus.
I'm having a lot of tests this week, and on Aug. 27 I should get my new Bone Marrow. Keep praying and I hope to see you soon.
Love, Keith Dunn
Stewardship Report Last weekend approximately 1123 people participated in the Liturgies. These folks contributed $13,539.86 to the parish. Last year on this Sunday the contributions totaled $8,946.62.
A factual, history based exhibit featuring an actual sized transparency of
the Holy Shroud of Turin will be on display for your examination at Dominos Farms, in the Warehouse just south of Lobby B from August 17 through September 23, 1999,
every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00am-8:00pm,
Saturdays from 10:00am-4:00pm,
and Sundays from 12 noon-6:00pm.
The exhibit features not only the replica, but a historical interpretation of the Crucifixion of Christ, as reported in the Gospel of John. There is also a life size replica of the Crucifixion, as well as photos, charts and results of scientific and forensic study of the Shroud. Admission is free. For more information, call 734-930-7777.
Are you up to the Challenge issued by Joanie Monforton last week to fill a brown grocery bag with weeds pulled anywhere on the property, trimmings from shrubbery and trees, etc., and disposing of it in the dumpster. Remember a monetary prize has been offered to the person who brings the longest crab grass rhizome to the picnic, that has been pulled from and identified as coming from St. Mary Magdalen grounds.
If everybody accepts this challenge, our grounds will be in top-notch condition for the picnic on Sept. 12.
Sixth Annual Parish Picnic & Ice Cream Social will be held Sunday, Sept. 12 (rain date Sept. 19), starting with 11:00am Liturgy. Your time and talent will help to make this another memorable picnic! Sign-up sheets are in the gathering area for volunteers to help with food service, set-up, Liturgy, games, ice cream social, signs, pictures and clean-up.
Also in the gathering area are invitations to the picnic; fill them out and return in the basket provided. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and a dish to pass for 8-10 people (ice cream will be provided). Bring your favorite beverages (no glass) and frisbees, baseball mitts, etc. Any questions or concerns please contact Rick or Sandi Phillips (810) 229-7861.
Maintenance/Custodian Supervisor Position full-time for a growing Catholic
parish. Experience in all aspects of general maintenance is desirable. Individual must be a self-starter, reliable and highly organized. Please mail or fax resume and salary history to:
St. Mary's Church, Attn: Dave Wisniewski
551 E. Hamburg St.
Pinckney, MI 48169
FAX (734) 878-2383
The Charity & Justice Ministry Team continues to ask you to save your VG's receipts and return them in the container provided in the Gathering Area. Through these receipts organizations can collect 1% of the receipt total. These funds will be used to help those in need within our parish.
Catholic Host Families Needed for Students from SPAIN to study in Catholic High Schools for the 1999-2000 school year. These students are 15 to 17 years of age and come from middle-class families. The goal of the program is to receive academic credit for their studies here and to perfect their English. They have accidental/medical insurance through the program and their own spending money. Spanish Heritage pays the full tuition at the school, so this is a very inexpensive way to make international connections and get to know another culture. If interested in helping make their dreams come true, please contact Spanish Heritage at (800) 669-0589.
OBERAMMERGAU 2000 - THE PASSION PLAY in the Bavarian Alps of Germany: Visit France, Germany and Switzerland with Fr. George C. Michalek from September 11-22, 2000 for $2,929 from New York and see the famous Oberammergau Passion Play. For more details, contact Pat McGregor (517) 627-8350.
A Catholic camp for boys ages 8-16. They have a variety of programs: roller hockey, beach activities, canoeing, backpacking, crafts and sports! The camp is 96 wooded acres in Northern Lower Michigan. Call (616)546-3878 for a brochure or visit their website: http://www.campsanctamaria.org
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.
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.
Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at Medilodge Nursing Home, 1333 W.Grand River, Howell. For more information contact Lisa Klein (810)229-0607.
CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY College students are encouraged to touch base with the Catholic Campus Ministry staff at their campuses. For information on campus ministry contact the Young Adult Ministry office at (517) 342-2495.
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.
50+ Livingston County Area Catholic Council on Aging Our next meeting will
be held Wednesday, August 18, at:
Holy Spirit Parish,
9565 Musch Road, Hamburg.
Mass will be at 9:00am, and the meeting will follow from 9:45 to 11:45am. All 50+ Catholics are invited.
The Beatitudes: Soundings in Christian Traditions Using the beatitudes as a starting point on what it means to be followers of Jesus Christ, the author, Simon Tugwell provides a reflection nourished by studying the traditions of the Church as well as sources which are not Christian. Available in the Saint Mary Magdalen Parish library.
Livingston Community Hospice's Fall Volunteer Training begins
Saturday, September 11,18 and 25;
and Wednesday October 6 at McPherson Hospital in Community Room 3.
Classes take place between 10:00am and 1:30pm, except on October 6, when it will be from 9:30-11:30.
Volunteers are needed in all areas by providing support to the terminally ill and
their families.
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.
TAKE CHARGE is a program for families, friends and co-workers of a substance abuser. It offers myth-shattering explanations about chemical dependency and shows families how to motivate someone with an alcohol or other drug problem to accept help. To borrow a copy of "Take Charge" from St. Mary Magdalen, please contact Jim or Dottie at (810) 227-7908 or Deacon Dave at (810)229-8624.
Aug. 20 feast of St. Bernard,abbot,doctor of the church. Born in 1090 at Burgundy, France, of a noble family, he entered the abbey at Citeaux at the age of 23. Perhaps the most unenclosed monastic ever, Bernard was the dominant personality of the twelfth century. He was commissioned by Pope Eugene III to preach the second Crusade. In addition he founded numerous Abbeys, from Spain to Syria and from Sicily to Sweden. He was also employed frequently as a peacemaker and venerated as much for his doctrine and interior life as for his numerous miracles. Besides his writings of theology and spirituality, the church still enjoys Bernard's hymns, among them "O Sacred Head surrounded".
Aug. 21, feast of Pius X, pope. Pius X died in 1914 and was canonized in 1954. He was elected pope in 1903 much against his wishes. His pontificate was extremely fruitful. The liturgical reforms were: the Breviary, the Mass, Gregorian chant, reception of Communion and a more active participation of the faithful in the liturgy. Because of his pastoral work we should note his Catechism, his preaching every Sunday, the Code of Canon Law, and the reform of the Roman Curia, and the laws governing marriage and regulations concerning the study and the formation of the clergy.
Sunday, Aug. 15 Diane Kubus
Monday, Aug. 16 Kathy LaTarte, Laura Meader
Tuesday, Aug. 17 Christine Reid, Kathy McKay
Wednesday, Aug. 18 Lisa Konieczka,Chris Kovanda
Thursday, Aug. 19 Cathy Goettsche,Betty Polaske
Friday, Aug. 20 Pam Hurn, Sandi Phillips
Saturday, Aug. 21 Leo Camden
Prayer Intercessions may be filled out each weekend and placed in the basket located between the inside glass doors in our Gathering Area.
Before each weekend Liturgy begins, there is a three minute explanation of a segment of the Mass.
This column offers additional information.
THE DOXOLOGY and GREAT AMEN The last consistent part of every Eucharistic Prayer is the conclusion known as the Doxology (from the Greek, meaning: the giving of glory). This prayer: "Through Him (Christ), with Him..." is the final giving of glory and thanks to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
In the ancient papal Liturgies, the deacon raised the cup while the pope placed his hand on it. The reason was that the cup was very large, holding enough for the entire assembly of several thousand.
We know from the writings of Justin the martyr (second century) that "when the prayer of thanksgiving ended, all the people present give their assent with an Amen." In this Great Amen, the people acclaim the Eucharist and voice their assent to the prayer which the presider prayed at their request ("May the Lord accept this sacrifice..."). This third acclamation of the Eucharistic Prayer is a Hebrew word meaning "so it is".
Liturgical customs of the Middle Ages transformed the major elevation of the ancient Roman Liturgy into what was called the minor elevation. The reason was the addition of the sign of the cross which the presider made five times over the Body and Blood during the doxology in memory of the five wounds of Christ. Then he would genuflect and raise the Eucharist for the final phrase of the doxology, "forever and ever." The reforms of Paul VI restored the ancient Roman formula.
There is a nationwide ministry available to traveling Catholics providing free information on the location of the nearest church and times of Masses on weekends and holy days. This service is available to all parishes by calling 1-800-627-7846 or checking the internet at www.masstimes.org.
Sunday August 15 - Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Rv 11:9a; 12:1-6a,10ab/1 Cor 15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56
Monday, August 16
Jgs 2:11-19/Mt 19:16-22
9:00 a.m. Communion Service
Tuesday, August 17
Jgs 6:11-24a/Mt 19:23-30
9:00 a.m. Communion Service
Wednesday, August 18 - John Mary Vianney, presbyter
Jgs 9:6-15/Mt 20:1-6a
7:00 p.m. Fr. Carlson Robideau
Thursday, August 19
Jgs 11:29-39a/Mt 22:1-14
9:00 a.m. Virginia Howell
Friday, August 20 - Bernard, abbott, doctor
Ru 1:1,3-6,14b-16,22/Mt 22:34-40
9:00 a.m. Elsie & John Feterl
Saturday, August 21 - Pius X, pope
Ru 2:1-3,8-11; 4:13-17/Mt 23:1-12
Sunday, August 22
Is 22:19-23/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20
4:30 George & Fran Howell
9:00 a.m. St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners
11:00 a.m. Special Intention Keith Dunn
Monday, August 16
7:30 p.m. Property (Room 3)
7:30 p.m. E-Team (Conference Room)
7:30 p.m. Baptism Workshop (Adult Formation)
7:30 p.m. K of C (Rectory Lower Level)
Tuesday, August 17
9:45 a.m. Teen Prayer Breakfast (Rectory LL)
10:00 a.m. Scripture & Stitches
7:30 p.m. RCIA Core Team (Adult Formation)
Wednesday, August 18
7:30 p.m. Pastoral Council (Adult Formation)
Thursday, August 19
9:30 a.m. MOMS Group (Adult Formation)
7:30 p.m. Music Ministry
Friday, August 20
NO ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Saturday, August 21
7:00 a.m. Men's Breakfast
Sunday, August 22
7:00 p.m. Youth Group
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