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Elementary Retreat 2017!
ST. MARY MAGDALEN PARISH 1253 52ND ST SE, KENTWOOD, MICHIGAN
My dear friends in Christ,
At one point or another all of our lives have been touched by the ministries and services supported through the Catholic Services Appeal (SCA). You may have experienced these touchpoints in the pastoral care and leadership of your parish priest, whose education was funded through the Appeal; in the Catholic school education received by you or your children; by participating in parish faith formation programs; or through diocesan ministries that address the needs of our culturally diverse Catholic community, support family life and formation, and care for those who are societally excluded.
We are able to provide these programs and services to thousands of people throughout West Michigan because of your generous donations to the CSA. In these times of turmoil, violence, and secularization, your gifts are making a positive difference. Working together as a community of believers, we can provide works of evangelization, education, and charity So Faith May Flourish.
I am grateful for your generosity each year to the CSA. Please join me in continuing to support the CSA by pledging your financial support today. Please pray and reflect upon the many lives it positively impacts and how you can best offer your financial support.
Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak Bishop of Grand Rapids
P.S. Thanks to all of you who have made a pledge/contribution to our 2017 CSA. If you have not done so, please consider making your donation to this cause soon. May the good Lord repay you abundantly for your kindness.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, August 12, 2017 5:00 p.m. †Mike Murphy by Joe & Lois Levan Sunday, August 13, 2017 9:00 a.m. Intentions of the Parish Community 11:00 a.m. Healing of Steven Ly by Barry & Jennifer Stadl 5:00 p.m. †Raymond Mieras by Bob & Sue Reeder Monday, August 14, 2017 8:00 a.m. †George Nikoriuk by Jane Pearson 5:00 p.m. VIGIL MASS – †Mary Lou Wood by Bill & Joan Derr Tuesday, August 15, 2017—Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 a.m. †Elizabeth Hensell by Jack Hensell 7:00 p.m. Intentions of the Parish Community Wednesday, August 16, 2017 8:00 a.m. †Floyd Chenoski by Jerry & Joyce Thompson Thursday, August 17, 2017 8:00 a.m. †Mary Lou Wood by Dave & Mary Molyneux Friday, August 18, 2017 8:00 a.m. †Burton Bourgeois by Carol Bourgeois Saturday, August 19, 2017 5:00 p.m. †Deceased members of the Wells Family by Dolores Campione Sunday, August 20, 2017 9:00 a.m. †Estelle & Frank Fabian by Bob & Arlene Chatlosh 11:00 a.m. †Patti K. Suttorp by Lynda Lloyd 5:00 p.m. †John Arrigo by Bill & Carol Kemp
Scripture Readings for: AUGUST 20, 2017—TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Is 56:1, 6-7 Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8 Rom 11:13-15, 29-32 Mt 15:21-28
Let us pray for one another with one mind and heart to the Lord our God
Neighborhood 0 Carol Aldrich Donna HuebnerBarbara Kuhn Brenda Shaver Sandra VanderVoord Neighborhood 1 Norman Czerniak James Emelander Roberta Hagen Neighborhood 5 Wayne Ball Neighborhood 6 Karen Smith Neighborhood 8 Melanie Potter Matthew Potter Carol Delaney Neighborhood 9 Mary Harriet Smith Ted Cipponeri Pauline Parent Neighborhood 11 Elsie Christensen Neighborhood 13 Mary Alice Kelly Neighborhood 14 Gary Tryon Neighborhood 15 Evelyn & John Kehoe Leon Rutka, Jr.
Janet Pallarito Neighborhood 16 Bill Derr Rosaline Coon Jean Lindsey Ann Syrba R Jay Wagner Neighborhood 20 Kevin & Kyle Friar Shirley Patterson Neighborhood 22 Judy McCaffrey Neighborhood 24 Ruth Borek Neighborhood 27 Carly Jean Neighborhood 29 Bob Schmidt Neighborhood 30 Dorothy Daniels Neighborhood 32 Deb & Tim Pelletier Neighborhood 33 Carolyn Sheeran Jeremy Sheeran Neighborhood 35 Richard Fliearman Others to remember: Pat VanderMeulen Stan Barron Mel Johnson Baby Lila Cheri Hall Margaret LaHuis
Richard C. Barbara Kalinowski Geraldine Hausch Karen Anderson Madison Williams Chuc Nguyen Daniel Ferguson Lyndsey Freiburger Kathy Jo Fraher Kelly Sheeran Pamela Hoffman Marie Peterson JoAnne & Patti Case Jim Nawrocki Jackie Vollink Mike Case Ross Family Christine England Trudy Swing Rosalene Burd John Chirco Jim Searfoss Sumar Kabban James LaDuke Rachel Sowers Jim Jolliffe Norma Riese Bill Louwers Patti Schoen Bob & Pam McDaniel Dan O’Keefe Bruce Lemke Xuong Vu
We offer our prayers and condolences to Dorsie Lee on the death of her brother, Ronald Wong.
May he rest in the peace and love of God.
PASTOR: Rev. Peter Vu Email: [email protected]
Address: 1253 52nd Street SE Kentwood, MI 49508 Phone: 616-455-9310 Fax: 616-455-4139
Website: www.stmmagdalen.org Mass times:
5:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Sunday Daily mass:Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8 AM
Confessions: 4:00—4:45 p.m. On Saturdays Eucharistic adoration:
First Friday of the month from 8:45 a.m. --8:45 p.m.
FAITH FORMATION
WOMEN’S GUILD– will meet Thursday, August 17th at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at East Garden on Kalamazoo across from Family Fare. We will discuss the upcoming Bazaar.
All women of the parish are invited to attend. Please join us.
August 13, 2017 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Lectors for the Weekend of August 19 & 20
—Michael Bush ( 9 a.m.— Marilyn Kaminski (1) & Maria Saenz (2) 11 a.m.—Jesus Hernandez (1) & Tom Buettner (2) 5 p.m.— Deanna McGowan (1) & Bill Kelly (2)
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration On September 1st we will have exposition starting after the 8 am Mass and closing with Reposition at 8:30 p.m. We are asking for more people to commit to filling in an hour on a regular basis, as two people are needed for each hour the Blessed Sacrament is on the Altar. In order to continue having Adoration, it will be necessary to have
the times filled well in advance of First Friday. See the table near the Chapel for sign ups. Please consider the benefits of spending one hour in prayer with our Lord with the Blessed Sacrament on the Altar.
Faith Formation Information Has Been Mailed! Registration information has been mailed to all registered families with school age children. If you do not receive the mailing by August 18th, please contact the Parish Office. Classes begin on September 13, 2017 at 6:15 p.m.
2017 "Relationships” Thursdays in August 6:30-8:30 P.M. in the Family Center St. Mary Magdalen will be offering 2 more sessions from Catholic
Conference 4 Women that focus on keeping God at the center of your relationships with your spouse and your children.
8/17 Topic: Your Relationship with Your Teenagers: Sharing, Guiding, Helping
Them Grow. Each session can be independent of the others so please feel free to attend any or all sessions.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Music Director
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Kentwood, Michigan is seeking a Music Director to plan and coordinate the parish music program including overseeing a few musical choirs and some cantors, leading and accompanying music for one Saturday evening Mass and three Sunday Masses, some Holy Days, and some weddings & funerals. Requirements include: instrumental and vocal skills, strong knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy, and interpersonal communication and management skills. Salary and benefits commensurate experience and skills. Send resume with references to Music Director Search Committee at 1253 52nd St SE, Kentwood, MI 49508 or email to [email protected]. Resumes accepted through Monday, August 28, 2017.
THE POPE WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! SYNOD ON YOUTH SURVEY
http://bit.ly/DOGRsynodsurvey Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate!
Deadline is August 15.
Thank you!
To all the College, High School and Middle School leaders that helped make the Elementary Retreat possible!
They did a great job leading the retreatants on a journey of faith.
A special thanks to Melanie Freeland who was instrumental in the organization and execution of the retreat!!!!
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and Children:
The process of initiation begins with the question, "Am I called to this Faith?". It is the process in which men, women and even children are guided and cared for as they awaken in faith and are gradually introduced to the life of the Roman Catholic Church. The goal of the process is to provide an intellectual and spiritual framework for conversion. Our faith community welcomes the participants, supports them on their journey and cares for them through prayer and fellowship as they journey towards full initiation. If you are interested in learning more about the RCIA, please contact Molly Wisdom @ 455-9310 ext. 103. Classes for elementary age children and adults begin on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:15 pm. Following our opening prayer in church, the classes are held in rooms 14 & 15 respectively. High School participants will meet on Sunday mornings; please contact the office for details.
Pastoral Staff: Ruth Bush: Coordinator of Christian Services/Volunteers, x106 [email protected] Luke Simpson Director of Music Ministry, x 105 [email protected] Molly Wisdom Coordinator of Faith Formation, x103 [email protected]
Administrative Staff: Joe Hakeem Business Manager, [email protected], x102 Molly Reppuhn Parish Secretary, [email protected], x107 Michelle Mason Admin. Assistant, [email protected], x112
Housekeeping: Brenda Bush
Pastoral Support Staff: Deacon Michael Wood Sacristans Wayne Ball, Joseph Nguyen
Pastoral Council: Nathan Jeruzal—Chair Liem Nguyen Kathy Miller Jesus Hernandez Mary Ann Bergevin Mark Vandervoord Charles Mason Daniel Moomey Kathy Leeuwenburg Carol Wittkowski Wayne Westbrook Drew Olszewski (Youth Rep)
Finance Council: Cathy Wells—Chair Brent Hawkins
Lynie Huynh Lisa Hall Jamie Taggart Pat Snyder Chris Maday
CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL ~ 2017
Assessment $ 88,495 Pledged to Date Needed for Goal No. of Responses 323 out of 1,145 Families
When we surrender every area of our lives, including finances, to God, then we are free to trust Him to meet our needs. – Larry Burkett
Our Women’s Expo was a couple of weeks ago and I would like to thank the following parishioners for helping to make it a success by having a craft/expo table: Megan Barnum, An Burri, Ruth Bush, Karen Hanson, Jim Jakosh, Dollie Konwinski, Dennis LaFave, Lauri Emelander, Roselida Odhiambo, Maria Orr, Marianne Reber, Diane Zbikowski. We will have a meeting in January to start planning for our 2018 festival. Please consider being a part of the planning committee and help make the next festival a success.
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Our Faith Formation year will be starting in mid-September. We are looking for regular and substitute catechists for several grade levels. Please contact Ruth in the office if you would like to share your faith with our children. There will be a catechist training Monday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m.
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Save the date of August 20 to become a life saver. MIBlood will be here for our summer blood drive. Blood is needed every 2 seconds and there is usually a high need for donors during the summer months. Take a few minutes to help someone to have a tomorrow.
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Attention bowlers! It is time to begin thinking about the fall and bowling season. The St. Mary Magdalen mixed bowling league is in need of bowlers. This league bowls every other Sunday at 3:00 pm at Spectrum Lanes and is open to adults of all ages and skill levels. Please contact Alex Cruz at 616-604-1046 if you are interested in joining this fun league.
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As the summer comes to a close and you start looking at that grill that has seeing many steaks and burgers or that patio set that has seen better days remember the Men’s Group Fall scrap metal drive. This drive will be held on Saturday, October 7 at 9:00 – 1:00.
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We would like to keep those who are serving in the military in our prayers. This includes all branches of the military, police, fire fighters, and 1st responders. If you or a family member is in the military, please contact the office and give us their name and address. It is our hope to send them cards and well wishes during the holiday season and throughout the year.
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Elijah recognized the voice of God not in the strong and
heavy wind, not in the earthquake, and not in the fire, but
in a tiny whispering sound. May we find enough quiet in
our clamorous world to hear His voice and discern what He
is calling us to do and be.
NOTE Fr. Peter’s books will be available August 19 & 20 and August 26 & 27. Book signing to take place after all Masses. Payment is due upon receiving the books. If you are unable to pick up your order on these two weekends, books will be available for pick up in the Parish Office.
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Monday, August 14, 2017 8:00 a.m. Regularly scheduled Daily Mass 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday, August 15, 2017 8:00 a.m. Mass - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 p.m. Mass - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday, August 16, 2017 7:00 p.m. Men of Emmaus Thursday, August 17, 2017 6:30 p.m. Women’s Ministry—Catholic Conference 4 women
MUSIC MINISTRY
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: A holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass on August 14th at 5:00 p.m. Holy Day—Tuesday, August 15th— Masses are at 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Dear Parishioners of St. Mary Magdalen, It is with a heavy heart that I leave the parish of St. Mary Magdalen. However, I have found a new position as a Music Director in Allen Park which is closer to both my family and Catherine's. We have made our new home in Wyandotte and look forward to this new chapter within our lives!
Over the course of the past year I have learned many things especially what it means to be a leader and director of music. Even when I struggled, choirs, cantors and staff were there to lend me a guiding hand. I will surely miss them all and thank them for their effort that they put into the Music Ministry here at St. Mary Magdalen.
It has truly been a privilege to get to know you all. I will miss the parish, the sunny beaches of Lake Michigan, the beautiful city of Grand Rapids and of course all of you. Whenever our small family gets a chance to visit the “Best Side” we will definitely make sure to come in with Amelia and say hello.
I wish you all the best! Thank you all and may God bless you and keep you, and may God bless the Parish of St. Mary Magdalen!
Yours Truly, Luke Simpson
