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JOURNEY WITH JESUS is our Vacation Bible School which will be held this week. Sr. Maryetta reports that almost 175 of our youth will be participating in a wide variety of activities that should prove to be both fun and informative.
A special thank you to Sister, Peggy Weingartz and all the adults and young people who will be a part of JwJ. Please join me in praying that this year's journey will be safe, enjoyable and successful.
FROM ST. PAT'S Most of you probably did not notice the plant with pink carnations which was placed at the base of our new statue of St. Mary Magdalen. But I thought you would like to know that it was sent from "the people of St. Patrick Parish". I am sure the one responsible for gift was their new pastor, Fr. Dan McKean. It seemed rather fitting for him to remember us on our feast day. Because back in the days when he was associate pastor at St. Pat's, he was very instrumental in urging the diocese to purchase this property for a new parish.
ANOTHER EAGLE Last Saturday afternoon CJ Darr was inducted into Scouting's elite as he became an Eagle Scout. On behalf of us all, I want to congratulate both CJ and his parents, Joanne and Chuck Darr. This marks the second Eagle ceremony we have hosted in just a month. Yet only a very small percentage of boy scouts ever achieves the rank of Eagle. Perhaps it is only "fatherly" pride, but it seems to me that we have an exceptional group of young people in this parish.
WELL, WELL, WELL... The reason for the water failure last weekend
appears to have been related to the thunderstorm that passed through late last Friday
afternoon just before the offices closed. The problem wasn't discovered until Saturday afternoon. Repeated attempts to get someone here on the weekend to fix the problem were obviously unsuccessful. Sorry if anyone was inconvenienced.
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.
On Wednesday, July 28, we will celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick during the 7pm Liturgy. All who have serious or chronic illness are especially invited.
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, 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, Ami Erickson and Donovan.
During the month of July, we celebrated the sacrament of Baptism with:
Lucas Thomas St. Germain, son of Jacqueline and Tom St. Germain;
Katherine Nicole Pereira, daughter of Shannon and Victor Pereira;
Michael Thomas Flynn, son of Kelly and Kevin Flynn;
and Emily Avignon Dunn, daughter of Amy and Brian Dunn.
We congratulate their parents and godparents and offer them our prayers and support, as they accompany them on their journeys of faith.
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.
On August 10 the Scripture and Stitches Quilters will begin their second quilt for Habitat for Humanity. If you are a quilter or would like to become one, please join us on Tuesday morning (10:00 a.m.) to help us with this project. The quilt will be given to Habitat to help raise money for the construction of homes in this area.
During the summer, the Scripture and Stitches group meets every week, combining Bible study with quilting. In the fall and winter they continue to meet monthly, hoping to finish their summer projects before a new quilt is presented. Over the past five summers, I've begun them all and finished none, but had a great time exploring the scripture passages and discovering new friends.
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 This week we have 175 children sharing time with
the Lord and learning about how Jesus prayed, shared and loved one another. Please stop by and see all the children learn about the Lord.
Sister Maryetta
As you have been reading, David Deater, Natalie Peplinski and I were in Chicago this past week participating in a Young Neighbors program. It was an awesome, awesome experience! I know I speak for David and Natalie when I say that, but next weekend you can read about the experience in their words.
I still need to know if you are interested in volunteering with us at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit Monday, Aug 9, from 10:30 to 1:30 pm. I am in need of a few more people. Please call the office (810) 229-8624 as soon as possible.
This past week you should have received our first newsletter, Youth Group Times. We are very excited about it; so we hope you'll take the time to read it and let us know what you think. You can expect to receive one each month. In each issue you will read of our upcoming events, previous events, and letters from different teens who have been active over the past 2 years.
Our youth prayer breakfast is underway and is going quite well.
Please feel free to join us on any Tuesday until August 17. Any teen of any age is welcome. Bring a friend from 9:45 to 11:15am in the basement of the rectory.
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.
Keep Saturday, August 14, open. We are planning a family picnic at Kensington Park at the Playfield Picnic area from 1-4pm. It will be a great chance to get together for fun, to play games and have lunch. It is also a great opportunity to meet other people, new
and old. Posters are up in the gathering space.
Margaret Callaghan
St. Mary Magdalen M.O.M.S. Group is looking for childcare helpers in the fall on Fridays from 9:30am to 11:30am. A stipend will be offered for your services. Call Cami Watson (810) 227-6861.
Stewardship Report Last weekend approximately 1133 people participated in the Liturgies. These folks contributed $10,448.80 to the parish. Last year on this Sunday the contributions totaled $8,650.26.
St. Agnes Church in Fowlerville is hosting its seventh annual Fun Fest the weekend of August 14/15. The weekend festivities include music, food, games, raffles, auctions, etc.
The Teen Group holds a pre-festival teen dance night on Friday, August 13, from 7:00-11:00pm, with music provided by DJ, Steve Waldorf. All teens are invited to attend.
There will be a pig roast Saturday from 6-8:00pm followed by "Adults Night" for those over 18 from 7:30-11:30pm, featuring the country/rock sounds of the Jim Adams Band.
The famous chicken barbecue gets under way from noon till 4:00pm on Sunday. There will be a full day of activities from 12:00-6:00pm with children's games, craft show, pony rides, live auctions and horseshoe tournaments.
For more information please contact St. Agnes parish office (517) 223-8684.
Sixth Annual Parish Picnic & Ice Cream Social will be held Sunday, September 12, 1999, starting with 11:00 a.m. 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. Any questions or concerns please contact Rick or Sandi Phillips (810) 229-7861.
Lansing Diocese Catholic Charismatic Renewal On Saturday, Aug. 14, the AMCCC is having its
mini conference in the:
Lansing Diocese at Resurrection Church Hall,
127 Rumsey Street, Lansing,
from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Bishop Mengeling celebrates Liturgy at 11:15 in the church. A pilgrimage to the Capitol with participants taking turns carrying the Michigan Pilgrimage Cross will close the day. Contact Patty Stamford (517) 321-8661 for more information.
Summer Pastoral Theological Institute presents two evening sessions on spirituality in an effort to help ordinary people of faith realize the profound relationship they have with God. St. John Neumann Parish, 44800 Warren Road (1/4 mile west of Sheldon), Canton, will host both presentations.
Family Spirituality "Ordinary Ways To Connect With Our Extraordinary God" will be presented by Kathleen Chesto, D. Min., Monday, August 9, 7:30-9:00pm. This will be a focus on the family unit, the domestic church.
Spirituality For the New Millennium "Global Perspectives and Challenges" will be presented by Margaret Brennan, I.H.M., Wednesday, August 11, 7:30-9:00pm. Margaret focuses on the connection we have to Christ through the global disregard for human life.
In both dimensions we encounter the awesome presence of God. For further information, call (734) 455-5910.
Will be sponsoring a Knights Family Night for Seminarians at Oldsmobile Park in Lansing on August 14. It is designed to affirm the seminarians of the Diocese and promote the vocation to the priesthood and religious. A televised Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas in E. Lansing at 4:30, celebrated by Bishop Mengeling, will begin the afternoon. The baseball game between the Lansing Lugnuts and the West Michigan Whitecaps will follow at Oldsmobile Park. There will be prizes and fun for the children. Contact members of our K of C for tickets.
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a blood drive on:
Saturday, August 7, 1999,
at St. Mary's Church,
551 E. Hamburg, Pinckney.
Each pint of blood donated can save up to four hospital patients. Donating blood is safe, simple, and it saves lives. To donate, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds and be in general good health.
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.
THE HEALTH CARE WORKER DAY OF REFLECTION: In the vulnerable moments of an illness, when the health care worker sees the face of Jesus in the sick person, an opportunity becomes possible for reconciliation with God and others. Sponsored by the Lansing Guild of Catholic Medical Association, this wonderful opportunity is set for Saturday, August 7, at St. Joseph Home Retreat and Conference Center in Jackson. Cost is $25 and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Please call (734) 930-7480 to register (preferably by Monday, Aug. 2, 10:00am.)
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.
Fr. Corapi will be at Holy Spirit, Hamburg, Friday thru Sunday, August 6-8. The weekend will celebrate fellowship, rosary, mass, spiritual talks, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. To register and receive more information call (810) 231-6784 registration fee includes lunch and dinner on Saturday ($30.00), seating is limited to 500.
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.
YOUNG ADULTS (20-30) single and married Detroit/Lansing Young Adult Picnic will be held at Kensington Metro Park, Milford on August 7, 1999. Bring a dish to pass and beverage.
For information call Lansing Young Adult Ministry (517)342-2494 or Kevin Roach (810) 225-0471.
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.
Sun., Aug. 1 Duke Davis
Mon., Aug. 2 Kathy Stegmaier, Carol McGrath
Tues., Aug. 3 Jeanette Martin, Mary Ellen Magon
Wed., Aug. 4 Patti Conahan, Becky Even
Thurs., Aug. 5 Russ Gentner, Susan Fragosa
Fri., Aug. 6 Joyce Gonda, Lisa Klein
Sat., Aug. 7 Jan Baldinger
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 ANAMNESIS The Memorial Acclamations are intimately connected with what follows next in the Eucharistic Prayer, the anamnesis. This Greek word, meaning to "make memory", is originally a Jewish concept.
The Jewish feast of Passover celebrates the great saving moment in their history. After over 200 years of slavery in Egypt, the Hebrew people were finally set free after a series of ten plagues. The last of these disasters to strike Egypt was the death of the first born. Moses had commanded the Hebrews to take a yearling lamb and slaughter it by draining its blood. The blood of the lamb was to be smeared over their doorways and then they were to roast the lamb whole and eat it. During the night of this ritual feast, the angel of death passed over Egypt. Every household not marked with the blood of the lamb experienced the death of the first born during that night, while the Hebrew homes which were marked, were spared this tragic death. This last and most tragic disaster finally caused the pharaoh to expel the Hebrews. (The full account is found in the Book of Exodus.)
After they were freed, God commanded that this was a feast to be celebrated every year as a memorial feast and that every generation was to celebrate it as if they themselves had experienced it. This command is the basis for every Passover gathering to this day. By coming together to "make memory" the participants do not simply remember, they re-live the experience!
It was this feast that Jesus celebrated as his own Last Supper. His words over the bread and the wine were to make clear the meaning of His death and resurrection which were to follow thatmeal. Jesus was the Lamb of the new Passover whose blood would mark all believers as those spared eternal death. By giving us His body broken and His blood poured out we are given a share in His resurrection. To make this clear, Jesus said "Do this in memory of me." When we celebrate the Eucharist, we "make memory" - that is we relive the experience of the new Exodus of the Lord Jesus who leads us out of a slavery to sin and into the promise of life eternal.
This is why at every Liturgy, after we proclaim the mystery of our faith, the presider continues the Eucharistic Prayer with the anamnesis. By remembering the life, death and resurrection of Christ, we "make memory" and are present again to this great saving event of our faith.
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 1
Is 55:1-3/Rom 8:35,37-39/Mt 14:13-21
Monday, August 2
Nm 11:4b-15/Mt 14:22-36
9:00 a.m. John & Margaret Yanok
Tuesday, August 3
Nm 12:1-13/Mt 15:1-2,10-14
9:00 a.m. Nadezda Hass
Wednesday, August 4 - John Mary Vianney, presbyter
Nm 13:1-2,25-14:1,26-29,34-35/Mt 15:21-28
7:00 p.m. Daniel Brian Even
Thursday, August 5
Nm 20:1-13/Mt 16:13-23
9:00 a.m. Joseph Frances
Friday, August 6 - Transfiguration of the Lord
Dn 7:9-10,13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mt 17:1-9
9:00 a.m. Chester Sochacki
Saturday, August 7
Dt 6:4-13/Mt 17:14-20
Sunday, August 8
1 Kgs 19:9a,11-13a/Rom 9:1-5/Mt 14:22-33
4:30 Edward Seebaldt
9:00 a.m. St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners
11:00 a.m. Mary & Carl Wojewodzki
Monday, August 2
9:30 a.m. Journey with Jesus
7:30 p.m. Picnic Meeting (Adult Formation)
Tuesday, August 3
9:30 a.m. Journey with Jesus
9:45 a.m. Teen Prayer Breakfast (Rectory LL)
No Scripture & Stitches
Wednesday, August 4
9:30 a.m. Journey with Jesus
Thursday, August 5
9:30 a.m. Journey with Jesus
7:30 p.m. Music Ministry
Friday, August 6
9:30 a.m. Journey with Jesus
Youth Camping/Canoeing Trip to Hastings, MI
Saturday, August 7
Youth Camping/Canoeing Trip
Sunday, August 8
Youth Camping/Canoeing Trip
4:00 p.m. Grief Picnic
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