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ST. MARY MAGDALEN
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ALL THINGS CONSIDERED
CANDLEMAS DAY Monday is February 2 and the Feast
of the Presentation. It marks the 40th day since Christmas
and celebrates the day the Lord Jesus was first brought to
the temple in Jerusalem in thanksgiving for His birth.
In the Gospel used for the feast, Jesus is called a
light to nations. Over a thousand years ago, the Church
celebrated the feast by blessing all the candles that would
be used over the next year. So on this feast, families
brought candles that would be used in their homes to be
blessed, along with those which would be used in church.
As a result, the English call the feast “Candle-Mass” day.
The Liturgy on Monday will include the blessing of
the candles and small procession to celebrate the coming
of Christ, the Light of the world!
BLESSING OF THROATS If Monday is
Candlemas Day, then the next day
(Tuesday) Feb 3, is the memorial of St.
Blaise. St. Blaise was the bishop of Sebaste in Armenia who was tortured and
martyred in 316. According to tradition,
while Blaise was jailed, his prayer saved
a young boy from choking to death.
In the Eastern Church, they
placed newly blessed candles around the throat of the
faithful and prayed to the Lord that, through the intercession of St. Blaise, the one being blessed would be freed
from all ailments of the throat.
Since the 12th century, Roman Catholics have followed that same practice of blessing throats on the memorial of St. Blaise. We will do this as the final blessing at the
9 am Liturgy.
MANY THANKS My thank you notes were sent almost
a month ago, but it always happens that I forget someone
who gave me something for Christmas or my birthday.
Sometimes I lose the tag or the gift isn’t tagged; so I want
to give a general thanks to all you who were so kind to me.
I want to thank those who contributed to the
“special fund”. I used it to buy a new set of tires (I had
70,000 miles on the last set) and the rest will go toward a
new well out at my cottage!
I am grateful to all of you who gave me some of
your homemade specialties, a bottle of wine or a card with
cash\check. Your kindness is appreciated!
MEN’S BREAKFAST Over the last several years we
have had a Men’s Breakfast on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. From 7:30 until 9 am, men gather in
the rectory basement to share a meal followed by a sharing
of thoughts and reflections on the readings of Sunday’s
Liturgy.
Often I find myself re-writing part or even all of my
homily based on the insights of the men gathered around
the table.
The next Men’s Breakfast is Saturday, February 7.
Join us in the rectory basement at 7:30!
Fr. Dave Howell
BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN
THIS WEEK’S LITURGIES
Feb. 2, Monday—The Presentation of the Lord
Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40
9:00 am
+Leonard & Martha Heuring
Blessing of Candles
Feb. 3, Tuesday
Heb 12:1-4/Mk 5:21-43
9:00 am
+Gerald Kenney
Blessing of Throats
Feb. 4, Wednesday
Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Mk 6:1-6
7:00 pm
+Marianne Dluzniewski
Feb. 5, Thursday—Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr
Heb 12:18-19, 21-24/Mk 6:7-13
9:00 am
+James Hurlbert
Feb. 6, Friday—Saint Paul Miki and Companions,
Martyrs
Heb 13:1-8/Mk 6:14-29
9:00 am
Janet Husseli
Feb. 7, Saturday
Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Mk 6:30-34
Feb. 8, Sunday
Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39
4:30 pm Vigil +Keith Dunn & Jan Jandasek
9:00 am
+Jeanne Olson
11:00 am
St. Mary Magdalen Parishioners
Blue Mass
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Job 7: 1-4, 6-7 The Book of Job is a long parable which grapples with why bad things happen to
good people. This question was especially crucial
to people of that time because they didn’t believe in
life after death, and therefore one received reward
or punishment in this life. Job has lost his children,
his property, and his health, and he lives at the city
dump. In this passage, he gives an understandably
pessimistic evaluation of life.
1 Corinthians 9: 16-19, 22-23 Paul’s enemies
frequently criticized him for the least little thing. At
a time when most teachers received compensation
from those they instructed, Paul was criticized because he refused financial support from the community. Because of this, they discredited him as
not being a legitimate apostle. Today we hear his
response.
Mark 1: 29-39 This passage has four basic
parts: 1.) a particular healing, 2.) the effect of Jesus’ reputation, 3.) Jesus’ withdrawal, and 4.) his
statement of the purpose and wider scope of his
ministry. “For that is what I came out to do.”
Reflect: Name a time this past week when you
shared the Good News with a coworker or neighbor.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Week of 1/25/2015
Approximately 1,449 people participated
Env/Cash
EFT
Securing Our Future
TOTAL
$16,210
$ -0$ 6,815
$23,025
Children’s Collection
$87.61
Thank You for your Gifts
Please pray for all the sick who have been commended to our prayer, that they will respond to
God’s healing will, especially: Michele Sixbery,
Bob Sixbery, Cathy Hazen, Michael Jakubiec, Nancy
Sharpy, Dolores Prom, Christine, Kathleen Sheere,
Craig Nelson, Betty Gehan, Mary Serio, Jay Finn, Kip
Church, Barry Shiek, Eileen Chvala, Jean Schultz,
Becky Duneske, Anne Zaragoza, Ellen Andary, Virginia Darga, Jack Matta, Michael Murphy, Patty Nouhan, Robert Laginess, Norma Pellerito, Doug & Linda
Lambert, Joyce Egerer, Jeanne and Eugene Buel,
Tom Stadtmiller, Janet Husseli, Gwen Maes, Ron
Abramovich, Dorothy Keefe, Betty Carb, Caroline
Bilicki, Vic Howe, Tom McSweeney, Heather Bierlein,
Linda Heppler, Tom Zremski, Andrew Doyle, Dave
Zapfe, Donna Miller, Fred Preiss, Addison Donehue,
Marylyn Trader, Donald Gehring, Jameson Timberlake, Michelle Schmid, Ben Hemker, Cheryl Gautherat, Steve Reichardt, Mark Matras, MaryAnna, David
Martin, Hogan McCuan, Sherri Kunkel, Herb Langer.
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, February 2
9:00 am
Pre-School
6:00 pm
Magdalen’s Kitchen
7:00 pm
School for Discipleship
7:30 pm
K of C Business Meeting
Tuesday, February 3
9:00 am
Pre-School
10:30 am
Advanced Meditation
7:00 pm
Troop 385
Wednesday, February 4
9:00 am
Pre-School
9:45 am
MOMS
12:30 pm
Knitters
4:30 & 6:30 Religious Formation
7:30 pm
Worship Meeting
Thursday, February 5
9:00 am
Pre-School
5:30 pm
Religious Formation
7:00 pm
Baptism Instruction
7:00 pm
School for Discipleship
7:30 pm
Music Ministry
Friday, February 6
9:00 am
Pre-School
1:00 pm
Pain’s Sake Support Group
6:30 pm
8 Great Dates
7:00 pm
Divorced & Separated
Saturday, February 7
4:00 pm
Pre-School Open House
4:30 pm
Baptism Presentation
Sunday, February 8
8:30 am
Pre-School Open House
9:00 am
Scout Sunday
9:00 am
RCIA Dismissal
9:30-1:00
Pancake Breakfast
9:45-3:45
Blood Drive
10:15 am
Ichthus
11:00 am
Blue Mass
5:30 pm
9th Grade Religious Formation
7:00 pm
Youth Group Meeting
Please remember in your prayers: Sr. Joyce and
family in the death of her sister, Patricia Duron; Joe
Lubig and family in the death of his mother, Irene.
Livingston County Catholic Charities celebrates 30 years at our Annual Salute to the Stars and
Celebrity Dance Competition in addition to honoring our community stars. There will be one
overall winning dance team that night based on the judges’ scores, and a community-favorite
award will be given to the team with the most votes, both online and at the event. Online voting
will open March 1st.
It will be held March 21st, at the Johnson Center at Cleary College, with Mass celebrated
prior at St. Joseph, in Howell. Tickets $60/person or $440/table of 8. To sponsor the event or
purchase tickets, contact Julie Amman at 517.545.5944.
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Religious Formation News
BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN
Youth News
from Mary at [email protected] and
Karen at [email protected]
from Margaret at [email protected]
and Stasia at [email protected]
Change of time for 9th grade Confirmation class
TODAY, Sunday, February 1,
(Including Catholic School students): We meet at
11 for Liturgy (look for our reserved section) and then
our Confirmation super bowl class begins immediately
after Liturgy in the gym!
Blue Mass: Next Sunday we will have our Mass for
all first responders at our 11:00 Liturgy. It will be followed by a free pancake breakfast from our K of C for
all those who serve as first responders. Please ask
those you know who serve to come for a blessing, and
be sure to come support and pray alongside of them.
Every year a friend represents our son Jimmy who
serves in another state. Keep all first responders in
your prayers as they serve.
Catechists/aides are asked to get your registration
form to Karen or Mary for Souper Saturday, Feb. 14 at
St. Patrick Church beginning at 8am. There is no cost
to you for this morning of training and it is a great way
to learn more about our faith we are sharing! Special
this year is a class on ways to work in your class: Catechesis for the Child with Special Needs; Successful
Strategies for Instruction and Behavior Management.
We need you! If you ever felt called to inquire into
the ministry of catechist or assistant, we are ready to
sit down and talk with you! Even if you do not feel the
classroom is the best place to use your talents, our
Formation Team is in need of new members as well.
Please take time to pray about helping in formation!
Just a reminder about snow days: Since it is January, it is a good time to remind you of our snow policy.
If Brighton area schools are cancelled due to bad
weather, our Faith Formation classes will also be cancelled. In case Religious Formation is cancelled during
the school day, we will notify each family by email. (We
are no longer using the automated phone calling system.) If you have a change of email or phone number
let Karen in the office know ASAP.
JWJ is July 27-31! We want to start planning for
our Vacation Bible School. Here at St MM we call it
Journey with Jesus or JWJ for short. If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee (it
takes a lot of helping hands!) or want to get on our
helper list, please email me! Meetings will start soon.
It is Super Bowl Sunday and that means it's
SOUPer Bowl Sunday! Time for our annual collection of
change (and paper monies) in pots and pans after each
liturgy. The money collected will help those in need locally
and across the world.
Mark your calendar for February 14th for the
Warming the Hearts of Others Dance, 50+, teens and inbetweens. Invite your elderly neighbors, grandparents or
the people you sit near during Mass. In conjunction, we
are conducting a blanket drive for the homeless in Detroit.
Put on your dancing shoes, your best dress and grab
those gently used blankets that will be handing out on
Saturday Feb. 21st when we will go downtown and work
with The Ark Association to hand them out.
Next Sunday we will welcome Karen Robak
Gates, from the Ark Association. She is an extraordinary
woman who I had the honor of working next to last Saturday serving the homeless. I invite you to come and listen.
Check out the St. Mary Magdalen Facebook page to see
how she serves.
It was cold and a bit windy last Saturday as we
worked. Upon our arrival, there were already others out
there shoveling the side walk and waiting for Karen to arrive. All set and ready to serve, we stood there eager to
scoop the hot food into styrofoam containers and hand
them to someone who was hungry. I looked up to hand
out my first meal and I was taken back. I looked at the
person in front of me and was faced with a smile, a thank
you and a God bless wish. I smiled back and had to look
down as I was overcome with emotion.
We were right on the street in the cold with them.
For one hour we were together sharing in the bitterness of
a Michigan winter day. My eyes met the eyes of others
who were hungry for more than just food. We are divided
by our circumstances, distance and economical places in
society, yet for one hour we were united. These people
waited in line for things we take for granted. They were
not bitter or angry, but waited in line and laughed with one
another, picked on each other like siblings, prayed together over the food like family around a table, and accepted
us into their world for a short minute. They came for more
than we had to offer. They came to be with one another in
community. We all crave to be accepted for who we are,
to be included as family and cared for by others. Reflect
on the people in your life, at school, at work or even your
family at home. Is there someone your are seeing right
through because they are different or odd? Stop and look
them in the eye, smile at them and just say Hi. You never
know what “seeing” someone might do for them.
EDGE
Thank you to Jeannie Herrell and Jill Joyce who orchestrated the Souper Bowl Sunday
collection this year. All monies collected will be donated to help those in need. Thank you.
We are planning an EDGE Night Out on February 23rd to Rollerama/Zapzone in Brighton.
Make sure to mark your calendar.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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Adult Education and Formation
Faith and Service - From Sr. Joyce
[email protected]
Lenten Faith Sharing Groups: Sign up Now!
If you would like to join a small group of 8-10
people to get to know people better and to share
your faith during the 6 weeks of Lent, please sign up
at the Gathering Space. The meetings will begin the
week of February 15. Group Leaders are still needed. Would you like to host a group in your home?
Please let Sr. Joyce know so that more people can
have a chance to participate.
Warm the Hearts of Others
Teen/ 50+ Valentine’s Day Dance
Also invited anyone teenage and older
Saturday, February 14, 2015
7 – 8:30 p.m.
St. Mary Magdalen
Dressy, but no spike heels.
Cost: A Donated item to The Blanket Drive: Warm
the Hearts of Others
The Blanket Drive accepts blankets and anything to keep a homeless person warm. Especially
needed are men’s items. (Our High School Youth
Group will assist in distributing these items at a designated park in Detroit, Saturday, February 21.)
***A basket will be in the Gathering Space the weekend of February 14-15 for an opportunity for Parishioners who don’t attend the dance to contribute.
Lenten Soup & Bread Suppers
The Fridays during Lent we will have our Lenten fare
before we walk the Stations of the Cross. These are
open to everyone. There is a sign-up sheet so we
know about how many will be coming. We ask for
volunteers to prepare a meatless soup for the evening. An Alms Basket will be at the meals with the
money going to Magdalen’s Kitchen.
Livingston YAM Special Event
Livingston YAM and St. Pat’s presents Faith Finances with Tom Zordani on Friday, February 6, 2015,
from 7-9 p.m. at McCann Hall, St. Patrick in Brighton.
Do you believe that God has a plan for you
and your finances? Come join us for a special
evening to explore this important topic! No matter
your age or stage of life, YOU can benefit from an
evening with this unique speaker. Please visit at:
faithfinances.net. For more information, contact
Shannon at [email protected].
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
CHARITY & JUSTICE CORNER
KIDS AGAINST HUNGER PACKING EVENT!!
Ready, Set, Pack!!! That’s right. We have scheduled
our next packing event for Kids Against Hunger. Saturday, February 14th at St. Mary Magdalen. We will
run two shifts on that day.
Set-up is 8:00 a.m. = 8 volunteers
Shift 1: 9-11 = 150 volunteers
Shift 2: 11-1 = 150 volunteers
Sign up sheets are available in the gathering area.
Ages 5 and up are welcome. Children 5 years to 10
years will need to be paired with an adult at the packing station. Please plan on arriving 15 minutes before
your scheduled time for instruction and prep.
Blue Mass
On February 8, 2015, at the 11:00 a.m. Mass, we’ll
impart a special blessing on all those who serve in a
first responder emergency type position in our area.
All police, fire, and EMS people are asked to join us
at Mass (in uniform if possible, but not necessary)
and be our guests at the pancake breakfast that the
K of C is preparing on that day. We know there are
many of you in the area and look forward to having
you join us at this special Mass in your honor.
WALK FOR WARMTH
9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the
Hartland Education Support Services Bldg.
Join us for a fundraiser walk-a-thon to provide support for the people of Livingston County that are experiencing a heat emergency during the year, but especially during the cold winter months.
Unable to walk? Please consider donating to the St.
Mary Magdalen Team under fundraisers on the website: www.Crowdrise.com/WalkforWarmthLivingston.
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MINISTERS OF PRAYER
Nancy Nychypor
Shirley Brake, Jeanette Moran, Joyce
Gonda
Tue. Feb. 3 Theresa Wolterman, Gail Bell, Barb &
Joe Kowal
Wed. Feb. 4 Lillian & Richard Rumptz, Colleen
Atwood, Betty & Don Gehan
Thur. Feb. 5 Josie Doucette, Jim Hynes, Michael
Provenzano, Angela Grech
Fri. Feb. 6
Marilyn & Dan VanTiem, Mary
Bidinger
Sat. Feb. 7
Katie Panczak, Alexis Wilhelm
BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN
Sun. Feb. 1
Mon. Feb. 2
FROM PRESCHOOL...Kathie Anderer, Director
We are having an Open House for the 2015/2016
school year. The dates for the Open House are
Saturday, Feb. 7 (4-6 p.m.) and Sunday, Feb. 8
(8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.). Our preschool provides
morning sessions for 3 and 4 year olds. Classes
are taught by dedicated and highly qualified professionals who understand the importance of a faithforming education program. Please accept this invitation. We would love to have you join us next year.
Coming soon…” Pizza and Parenting” a
course on parenting children 0-10 year olds. This
course is based on Christian principles and is designed for parents and caregivers with or without a
Christian faith. The course is for every type of parenting situation, including parenting on your own,
step-parenting, and parenting as a couple. Whatever your situation, the practical tools you learn can
help you to improve and strengthen your family life.
The class runs for five weeks, starting Thursday,
February 19 through Thursday, March 19, 2015. It
runs from 6:15-8:30 p.m. each night and includes
pizza, babysitting, course instruction and class
booklet for the full five weeks. Cost is $30 per person or $50 per couple. Coordinator is Dr. Elyce
Cron. Registration is limited to 30 participants.
Forms and info are available in the gathering area.
Join us on this journey!
St. John’s (Howell) K of C presents it’s annual
Polish Feast on Friday, Feb. 13, 4-7:00 p.m. Call
Larry Beres, 517.546.9226 for more info. Eat in or
carry out (517.546.9154) orders available for your
enjoyment.
Human Sex Trafficking presentation “ In Plain
Sight” is being hosted at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church on Feb. 5, at 7:00 p.m. This is an issue
not to be ignored here in Livingston County. It’s not
always another family’s child who becomes a victim.
Email Joan Brown, [email protected] for info.
Upcoming Marriage Enrichment Calendar
These are marriage enrichment events for the next
several months. You can find a full listing for the
year, as well as a short description of each program
and a web link, by clicking on the Year of Marriage
logo on the St. Mary Magdalen website.
Marriage Conference February 7, at St. Patrick,
Brighton: This year’s theme is “Marriage...Faith and
Finances.” Join us for a day of marriage strengthening and enrichment! Enjoy a “date” with your beloved in an atmosphere of love, laughter and the
inspired Word of God. Listen to engaging speakers,
including Tom Zordani of Faith Finances and Randy
and Therese Cirner, Christian Marriage Counselors.
Celebrate Mass with Bishop Boyea. Visit
www.idoforlife.org for info or to register.
We Care 2 February 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Patrick, Brighton. This program debuted at St. Mary
Magdalen last fall and was well received by those
who attended. It is a version of the We Care communication class that is offered to engaged couples,
but specifically adapted to couples who are already
married. This four-hour course could be just for you
if you need to refresh your communication skills.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend March
20-22 in Lansing. Looking for the perfect weekend
dedicated to bringing a husband and wife closer
together? A WWME weekend is exactly what you
are looking for. At a Worldwide Marriage Encounter, (the original and continually updated marriage
enrichment program), you get away from the distractions of everyday life and focus on each other.
Instead of simply listening to lectures about how to
improve your marriage, you will actually be improving your marriage! www.wwme.org.
ASHLEY’S FRIENDS, WHERE NO CHILD
GRIEVES ALONE Children and Youth between
ages 5 and 18 who have experienced the death of a
loved one, and the adults who care for them, are
invited. January 26th through March 23rd session,
is already in progress, but it is not too late if you
missed first meeting. Sessions run from 6 to 8 p.m.
with dinner at 6. Call 517.546.4440 to register.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
BRIGHTON CATHOLIC
VOLLEYBALL
Calling all girls in grades 4-8! St.
Patrick and St. Mary Magdalen
Parishes are forming teams to
participate in a spring volleyball
league, which will run from midMarch through mid-May. Practices will be held on Wednesdays,
and games will be played on Friday nights against Howell, Hartland, South Lyon
and Huron Valley teams. Parent volunteer coaches
are needed. All coaches must have “Virtus” training. Registration deadline is February 16, 2015.
Email PJ O’Leary: [email protected] for
a registration form. Questions? Call Anne Grose,
810.844.0072 or PJ O’Leary, 248.672.4064.
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Mon. 2/2
Tues. 2/3
Wed. 2/4
Thurs. 2/5
Fri. 2/6
Sat. 2/7
Sun. 2/8
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
ACTIVITIES
9:30 am
6-8:00 pm
8:30 pm
8:30 am
9:30 am
7:00 pm
9:30 am
6:00 pm
8:30 am
9:30 am
8:30 pm
9:30 am
7:30 am
10:00-12
9:45-3:45
7:00 pm
Blood Drive - Sunday, February 8th!
9:45 - 3:45 in the Gym
In conjunction with this blood drive, we will also have a Bone Marrow
Donor Registry Drive for anyone age 18-44 in memory of one of our parishioners, Dennis Denhard.
For thousands of critically ill blood cancer patients, there is a cure.
Just 10 minutes and a cheek swab is all it takes!
SCHEDULE
Open Walk
Brighton Boys Basketball
Men’s Basketball
Zumba
Open Walk
Troop 385
Open Walk
Hartland Baseball
Zumba
Open Walk
Men’s Basketball
Open Walk
Insanity Boot Camp
Special Olympics
Blood Drive
Youth Group