MANY THANKS to all those who were a part of Journey with Jesus this past week. I want to especially thank Sr. Maryetta and Peggy Weingartz who undertook the months of planning as well as all the adults and young people who worked to make it so successful.
If enjoyment is success, then from the reaction of the over 200 kids who participated, the many, many folks who worked on JwJ were terrific! DIRECTIONS 2000 On Friday, August 27 and Saturday, August 28, there will be a gathering of all those who serve our community on Councils and the various ministry teams. The purpose of the gathering is to chart the course of our parish for the coming year and beyond.
When I sent letters to all the different folks involved in these groups to invite them, I called it Directions '99. But the reality is, our efforts will not just shape the efforts of the last four months of this year, they will affect how we live and operate into the next millennium.
In all honesty, I am excited about Directions 2000. It gives us the opportunity to bring together the collective wisdom, experience and energy of many responsible people. By reflecting on our Vision and what has been done to make it a greater reality here, we be able to see what needs more work and then plan effectively for that.
A sign up sheet is in the Gathering Space for participants to register for Directions 2000. I hope that as many as possible, especially those who serve on Councils and ministry teams, will make plans to be a part of it. VACATION This Sunday I will be leaving to visit some friends and family. My plans include visiting my cousin in San Jose, California and my sister and her family in Cleveland -- plus a little sight-seeing along the way.
Next weekend, Fr. Matt Weber from St. Louis Home in Chelsea will be presiding at the Liturgies. Fr. Matt belongs to an order of religious priests known as the Servants of Charity. Their special ministry is to run homes for mentally and physically disabled boys, enabling them to achieve their full potential in a faith-filled environment.
One of our special parishioners, Joel, is a student at St. Louis Home.
Fr. Matt will be asking for your financial support for those homes which his community
operates in underdeveloped countries. I know that you will welcome both him and his request.
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.
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.
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, 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 and Donovan.
50+ LIVINGSTON COUNTY AREA CATHOLIC COUNCIL ON AGING 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 to attend.
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.
My column this weekend appears to have several branches; but I'm writing this very rested and relaxed after a beautiful vacation in Charlevoix.
We are still in need of sponsors 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. If you have any questions please give me a call.
Secondly, we are in need of forming a Kitchen Committee to oversee the upkeep of our kitchen. With many different groups using the facility, we need to arrive at some standard policies, procedures and places for locating our equipment. If your group normally uses the kitchen, please call me so we can begin organizing.
I hope you're having a peaceful summer and have found time to "smell the roses" at least a
few of them. As ever,
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.
The schedule for next year is included 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.
We had the most awesome week, last week at Journey with Jesus. There were over 200
children each day. We prayed, shared scripture, created crafts and had lots and lots of fun. I
would like to thank all who came, all who worked on the week, but especially Peggy Weingartz
and her girls for everything they did to make the week #1!!!
Sister Maryetta
Please note on your calendars that there are no meetings for the next two weeks. We have enjoyed seeing all the new faces this summer and are thrilled to have you involved. Our next meeting is Sun., Aug. 22, at 7pm.
The following was written by David Deater regarding our trip to Chicago:
"Last week I had the wonderful chance to go to Young Neighbors in Action in the great
city of Chicago. I was lucky enough to meet people from a variety of places, including Missouri,
Ohio, Wisconsin, Rochester MI. With all these people Young Neighbors was able to help a
variety of organizations, including Misericordia and New Horizons, both of which work with
mentally challenged people; Genesis House, which works with women trying to start a clean new
life; and Chicago Christian Industrial League, which helps homeless men. Natalie, Margaret and I
personally worked at Misericordia.
One thing that surprised me was how much some of these people could do by themselves. There were even a few residents who were able to leave Misericordia to work as janitorial staff at the nearby hospital. The biggest thing I learned on the trip was that before I left, I thought I would be baby-sitting them for the week, that I would have to help them with whatever they did. Well, it didn't turn out that way at all! I learned so much from them; but what I learned the most was that these people can contribute to society and they are NOT helpless but intelligent and resourceful human beings. If society would accept them, they could be your neighbor or even your best friend!"
Our youth prayer breakfast 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.
Mark your calendar for August 22. Kimber Kunkel and Maggie Pence have organized a
walk to raise money and awareness for Autism. The walk will be held at Kensington Park and
begins at 1pm. Come and show your support.
Margaret Callaghan
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.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 14. 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. I would like to thank Kaitlyn Jahrling, Eric Gubert, and Sister
Maryetta for making the wonderful posters that are up in the gathering space. Thank you.
Margaret Callaghan
This being our parish, this challenge goes out to every member and/or family members of St. Mary Magdalen. You are challenged during the next six weeks: bring a brown grocery bag on one day (the day of your choice). Stuff the bag full of debris by pulling weeds from anywhere on the property, giving the "Willow" trees a haircut, trimming shrubbery as needed, mowing or trimming the berms, around the pond fence line, or around the church building, barn, stable, rectory or duplex. Stuff the bag "full" and dispose of it in the dumpster.
If each family will accept this challenge, our parish grounds will be in top-notch shape for our annual outdoor Mass and picnic on Sun., Sept. 12, 1999.
In addition, the person who brings to the picnic the longest Crab Grass Rhizome, pulled from and identified as coming from St. Mary Magdalen grounds, will receive a monetary prize of undetermined value! Now can you beat that?
Won't YOU accept this challenge from ME?
Joanie Montforton
G.A.P. Workshops for Grandparents/Acting Parents Raising Children - The Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency has scheduled a number of Educational Workshops dealing with attachment and separation issues. These workshops are targeted for pre-school and elementary school age children. Individual sessions will be scheduled for grandparents/acting parents of teen-agers and the teens. During the education time for adults, there will be play and art therapy for the children. The first one is scheduled for Wed., Aug. 25, 6-8:30pm at the East County Complex on the corner of Chilson and Grand River in Howell.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER The weekend is a powerful experience for couples who believe that their Sacrament of Matrimony is a sign of love in a world that hungers for stability and commitment. All weekends are held locally. To learn about the weekend and to receive a brochure with upcoming dates please call: John & Michelle Macari at 1-888-628-7433.
All young adults in their 20's and 30's, single and married, are invited to the annual Young Adult Conference, Seasons '99 - A Time For Our Father, at St. Martha Parish in Okemos, on Sept. 25. Gather to celebrate and grow in your faith. There will be dynamic speakers, Mass will be celebrated, there will be dinner and dancing. Cost is $22 if registered before August 27. Call the Young Adult Ministry, 517-342-2494 for more information.
Open the DOOR to HEALING, A 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.
Stewardship Report Last weekend approximately 1144 people participated in the Liturgies. These folks contributed $12,042.47 to the parish. Last year on this Sunday the contributions totaled $9,097.85.
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.
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.
St. Joseph in Dexter will be hosting a four part Natural Family Planning series taught by a certified Couple to Couple League teaching couple, beginning on Tuesday, September 14, at 7:00pm. To register and for more information, call Cecilia & Tom Cook at 734-913-4584. Holy Spirit in Hamburg will be hosting a four part Natural Family Planning series beginning on Saturday, October 2 at 10:00am. For more information and to register, call Kate & Rob Choals at (734) 662-4865.
Come join us one and all for a time to share laughter, wisdom and insight from other mothers like you. Look for upcoming registration information. The M.O.M.S. Group is looking for childcare helpers in the fall on Fridays from 9:30 till 11:30am. A stipend will be offered for your services. Call Cami Watson (810) 227-6861.
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.
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.
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.
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 INTERCESSIONS While the Eucharistic Prayer is primarily a prayer of thanksgiving, it also includes prayers of petition or intercession. This is very similar to the Jewish blessing prayers which were the pattern of our Eucharistic Prayer. These petitions ask that the power of Christ's saving act become effective in the lives of this assembly, the whole Church and ultimately the whole world. We call on the saints, our family in heaven, to join us in this prayer and lastly, we ask that all the faithful departed be raised up by the power of Christ's resurrection.
The Roman tradition had two sets of intercessions and invocations of the saints: one before and one after the consecration. The custom of the Church in Egypt (the Alexandrian tradition) was to place these before the consecration, and the tradition of the third great liturgical center, Antioch, was to place them after the consecration. In writing the eight new Eucharistic Prayers for our Roman Rite, the authors followed the tradition of Antioch and placed all intercessions and invocations in the last part of the prayer.
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 8
1 Kgs 19:9a,11-13a/Rom 9:1-5/Mt 14:22-33
Monday, August 9
Dt 10:12-22/Mt 17:22-27
9:00 a.m. Fr. Carlson Robideau
Tuesday, August 10 Lawrence, deacon, martyr
2 Cor 9:6-10/Jn 12:24-26
9:00 a.m. Communion Service
Wednesday, August 11 - Clare, virgin, religious founder
Dt 34:1-12/Mt 18:15-20
7:00 p.m. Communion Service
Thursday, August 12
Jos 3:7-10a,11,13-17/Mt 18:21 - 19:1
9:00 a.m. Communion Service
Friday, August 13
Jos 24:1-13/Mt 19:3-12
9:00 a.m. Communion Service
Saturday, August 14 Maximilian Mary Kolbe, presb., relig., martyr
Jos 24:14-29/Mt 19:13-15
Sunday, August 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a,10ab/1 Cor 15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56
4:30 Ann Pytlewski
9:00 a.m. St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners
11:00 a.m. Martha Sullivan
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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