Our Lady On The River Parish Holy Cross Church, St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, St. Mark Chapel
January 13, 2008 Baptism of the Lord
Pastor's Page
This week we recognize and celebrate Vocation Awareness Week. I would like to begin with by thanking those people that recognized in me the call to the
priesthood. First, the Bernadine Sisters from St. Robert Bellarmine and from the Church of the Divine Child encouraged and prayed for my vocation while I was in school
because they recognized the attributes needed to be a priest. Second, Mr. Kevin Walters who was one of the first teachers I had in high school who thought maybe I should
consider the priesthood as my vocation in life. Third, Mr. Tom Rashid who is a mentor of mine, in many ways asked me to think about the gifts I can give back to God and
His Church by discerning a call to the priesthood. Finally, my family members who to this very day continue to pray and invite me to strive for excellence in my ministry.
These are just four examples of people who have had an influence on my call to the priesthood. These are four examples of invitations that were sent to me
inviting me to work and pray for God and for His people. This begs the following questions: When was the last time we, as a parish family, invited someone to think about a
vocation to the priesthood or religious life? When was the last time we actually prayed for a person discerning their vocation in the seminary or religious order? Who did we
invite to be a Shepherd for God’s flock? During this Vocation Awareness Week, I ask that we as one, united parish family, pray for those people discerning their vocations;
and we invite people to really consider giving back to God and His Church by accepting that call to the priesthood or religious life.
On a different note, I would like to thank the Marine City Knights of Columbus Council for their generous monetary donation to Holy Cross Grade School. Their
donation came from their bingo income and this gift will help in maintaining our grade school. So, I accept their gift with great humility, but I ask that we pray for the Knights
and for all the good that they do for our Church and our community. One way to help out the Knights is to support their Wednesday Night Bingo by playing or by volunteering
some of your time to one of their bingo teams. Something to think about as we continue to listen to God’s calling as to what we can do to help out our neighbor.
May God’s light shine on us
and bless this day and every day!
Fr. Jim
Please pray for our sick and suffering
St. Mark: Betty Baker, Margaret Brosofski, Marie Burr, Ken Cihon, Marge Hamlin, Angie Kronner, Sally O’Neil, Sophie Palmer, Bob Soulliere, Patrick Tierney, Stella
Tomaszycki, JoAnn White, Paulette Wieczorek, Keith Wright
St. Catherine Church: Hank Babisz, Lillian Downhauser, Ernest Craft, Anne Guillery, Vincent John, Barbara Malik, Jackie McIntosh, Gerald “Drake” Meldrum, Aaron
Milenbaugh, Amanda O’Regan, Bill Sadecki, Connie Spangler, David Somervell, the Steven’s Family, MaryAnn Townsend and Catherine Ziegler
Holy Cross: Mary M. Achatz, Richard Anderson, David Arnold, Sue Ann Balaker, David Basney, Bernard Endres, Jill (Postalka) Furtaw, Cindy Griffor, Evelyn Gutt, Agnes
Horn, Jim Keelan, Julia Lange, Robert & Helen Leibold, Lisa Lubick, Gerald Magnan, Carrie Mayo, David McDowell, Josephine Michalski, Marty Osborne, Tony Pizzo, Joann
Rix, Laurie Rix, Nancy Rix, Larry & Barb Rutkowski, Stanley Rutkowski, Lorena Sadler, Barbara Shonk, Shirley Steinmetz, Renee Thurlow, Alice Trader, Carol Uppleger,
Kathy Vayko, Teresa Walsh
Names will remain on the sick list for a length of four weeks. Please contact the office to make other arrangements.
Liturgical Schedule
Day/Time
Lectors
Altar Servers
EME
Ushers
Sacristan/Greeters
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Robert Pontseele
Retta Kosciolek
Sister Geraldine
Aline Irvine
Jeanne Irvine
Wanda Edie
Carol Fett
John McQuade
John Vance
Karl Malik
Harold Meldrum
Craig Neumann
J Vance/Sacristan
Wanda Edie
Aggie LaCombe
Pearl Nagy
Jan Long
5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Shelee
Schweihofer
Kenton Rivard
Kyla Hatcher
Jerry Longtine
Jessica Longtine
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
Holy Cross
Bob Zweng
Veronica Heitz
Shelby Neumann
Robert Goldenbogen
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Wynne Achatz
Dan Page
Jamie Sharpe
David Sharpe
Grant Sharpe
Outreach:
Wally Street
Maurine Springborn
10:00 a.m.
St. Mark
Jenny Laethem
Please help if needed
Bill Forster
Jim Miller
11:30 a.m.
St Catherine
Tony Antkowiak
Judy Antkowiak
Rosetta Babisz
Mary Jo Bor
Diana Dill
Nancy Gebauer
Donna Radulski
Gene Elrod
Ken Morgulec
Bill Oddo
Ken Radulski
Greg Walquist
C Smith/Sacristan
Barbara Ptasnik
Elfriede Trombley
Eric Morehead
Maureen Morehead
Parish Directory
www.OurLadyontheRiver.net
Fr. James Lopez, Pastor
Fr. Matt Ellis, Associate Pastor
Fr. Sig Kowalczyk, Fr. Fred Bodde,
Fr. Leo Broderick & Msgr. George Browne, Senior Priests
***Holy Cross***
810-765-3568 FAX 810-765-2974
www.HolyCrossOnline.net
e-mail church@holycrossonline.net
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(closed 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for lunch)
Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
***St. Catherine***
810-794-3301 FAX 810-794-1849
www.StCatherineOnline.net
e-mail info@stcatherineonline.net
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
***St. Mark***
810-748-3828 FAX 810-748-9148
www.StMarkOnline.net
e-mail info@stmarkonline.net
Office Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bulletin Info
bulletin e-mail bulletin@OurLadyontheRiver.net
(deadline 12 noon Monday)
Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:00 p.m.
Holy Cross 1st & 3rd Saturdays
St. Catherine 2nd & 4th Saturdays
St. Mark 1st Fridays before Mass
Sacrament of Baptism 12:45 p.m.
Holy Cross 3rd Sunday
St. Catherine last Sunday
St. Mark by appointment
membership & preparation required
Please call your Church Office to register & verify dates.
Marriages:
Membership & six month preparation period required.
Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:00 p.m. St. Catherine
5:30 p.m. Holy Cross
Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. Holy Cross
10:00 a.m. St. Mark
11:30 a.m. St. Catherine
Monday 9:00 a.m. St. Catherine
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. St. Catherine & St. Mark
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Holy Cross & St. Mark
Thursday 9:00 a.m. St. Mark, Holy Cross (January)
Friday 9:00 a.m. Holy Cross & St. Mark
Holy Cross Choir
Leads worship at Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass,
other liturgies as scheduled.
Tuesday rehearsal 7-8:30 pm
8 O’Clock Choir
Leads worship at Sunday 8 a.m. Mass
Rehearsal Sunday 7:45 a.m.
Saturday Choir
Leads worship at Saturday Mass
Saturdays (except the 1st Sat): 5 p.m.
All Generations Choir
All ages welcome
ALL AGES - ALL SINGERS - FAMILIES
Rehearses and leads worship on the second Saturday of the month
(other liturgies as scheduled),
4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.,
Parents and Grandparents—please bring your child and stay and sing with them!
Cantors
Assists with congregational song
Resurrection Choir
Leads worship at funerals
Meets 15 Minutes before the Mass
Schola Cantorum
Small ensemble of mixed voices
Leads worship 1st Saturday of month
Handbell Choir
Plays at Mass as scheduled
Wednesday rehearsal 7-8:30 p.m.
Diane Bowden, Director - 810-765-4824
HOLY CROSS MUSIC MINISTRIES | Daniel J. Susan, Director | www.holycrossonline.net | music@holycrossonline.net
Catholic Schools Office
Various Catholics schools throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit are hosting open houses this month. Catholic schools are an integral part of the educational ministry of the
Church, which continues the teaching mission of Jesus Christ. Catholic schools proclaim the Gospel; develop a faith community in which Gospel values are formed,
experienced and lived; preserve and teach the doctrines and traditions of the Catholic faith; and provide a learning environment which fosters academic excellence.
Gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal allow the Office of Catholic Schools to help Catholic schools provide their students with exceptional academic training and
faith formation. The office, which is part of the Department of Education, provides teacher education and accreditation services, develops ongoing policy and curriculum
guidelines, and offers professional growth opportunities for teachers and principals.
CSA Minute
Thoughts From Your Pastoral Associate
“Let us seek in faith the glory of God”!
Following today’s feast of The Baptism of Jesus, our church liturgical year opens up a short period of ordinary time, then launches headlong into Lent. Ordinary
Time gets its name from the practice of numbering the Sundays sequentially (as in “ordinal” numbers). So, it isn’t ‘ordinary’ in the mundane sense, but marks and
celebrates the teachings of Jesus and the day-to-day events of His life.
Extraordinary Ministers of Eucharist
There will be a brief “refresher” and update meeting for all Eucharist Ministers on Tuesday, January 15th at 6:00 p.m. in Holy Cross Church. There are a few “new”
directives that are important for all to know.
National Vocation Awareness Week
As we enter into this week, we are challenged to recognize God’s presence anew in our lives. There are many ways that we can support the awareness,
development, and increase in vocations to priesthood, consecrated life, marriage and generous single life. Pray daily, individually or as a family. Pray the rosary together as
a family for vocations, for those in our families & parish in seminaries or religious formation. Discuss with others the importance of following God’s call every day. Live a life
of service to others. Pray for your parish priests and religious. Encourage others to consider such a vocation. As parents, be a witness to your children of faith and
reconciliation. We are all called to be the wise men and women of our day who seek and desire a lasting relationship to our God of faithfulness and love and to offer a total
gift of ourselves in cooperating in the building up of the Kingdom of God.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
On Friday of this week, we begin the week (January 18-25), of prayer for Christian Unity. We hold this time sacred in prayer and in the works of justice and human
dignity through ecumenical collaboration.
What are you doing for Lent?
The upcoming season of Lent offers everyone the opportunity to grow in union with Christ Jesus, strengthen faith, increase sincere love for one another, and joyful
generosity of spirit. We make this journey together as we gather at the Sunday Eucharist, pray, share our goods with others, fast, abstain from meat, read and reflect on
the scriptures, experience the sacrament of reconciliation, and reach out to others with compassion and charity.
Beginning Sunday, February 10th, our parish children will be invited to gather for “Children’s Liturgy of the Word” during the 9:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross and the
11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine’s.
The first gathering of a parish Adult Scripture Sharing will be Wednesday, February 13th at 6:45 p.m. at St. Catherine’s. We will meet for five weeks throughout
Lent. All men and women are welcome to come and be renewed by God’s Word. If there are folks who desire a 10:00 a.m. morning gathering at Holy Cross, please let us
know.
Trivia Time…Caspar, Melchior & Balthasar followed the star of Jesus. Kudos to John, Mary M., Mary L., Spencer & Mary A., Pat J. and Eleanor P.
New question..Find Deuteronomy 6:5. List three places in the New Testament where this verse is quoted.
Thanks for all the thoughtful birthday prayers, greetings, cards, smiles and gifts. You brightened the day and my life with your kindness. God bless and love you!
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
Died in Christ
Please remember in your prayers:
V Linda Welchner
V Irene Kiss
V Sigmund Zech
V Kerre Sweet
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
Let the Perpetual Light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
Wedding Anniversaries
If you would like your Wedding Anniversary published in the bulletin, please submit your Anniversary info to your parish office at least one month prior.
Anniversaries will be published the last weekend of the month.
Family Name: _______________________________
Husband: _______________ Wife: _______________
Date: ______________ Years Married: ____________
Readings for the Week of January 13, 2008
Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Acts 10:34-38/Mt 3:13-17
Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8/Mk 1:14-20
Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20/Mk 1:21-28
Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Mk 1:29-39
Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11/Mk 1:40-45
Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Mk 2:1-12
Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Mk 2:13-17
Next Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34
©2007 Liturgical Publications Inc
The 2008 Parish Calendars Have Arrived!!
Please watch for the 2008 Our Lady on the River Calendars at the exits. Please take one home with you, and if you have a friend or relative that needs a beautiful
Catholic calendar, please feel free to take one for them also.
This year we were fortunate to have two sponsors that made it possible for the calendars to be printed at no cost to our parish. Thank you to our sponsors, Bower
Rose Funeral Home in Marine City and Gilbert Funeral Home in Algonac.
K of C News
Algonac Council 7227
Book Sale
The next book sale will be Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, January 15, 16 & 17 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Thanks for your support.
Ladies Auxiliary News
The next meeting will be Thursday, January 17th at 1:00 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall. New members are always welcome.
Rides Still Needed to Mass
We have two very faithful female parishioners that are in need of our help.
One would like a ride to any Holy Cross Mass every week, the other needs a ride only during bad weather, she would need room for her wheel chair. Please call
Sr. Mary Ann or Holy Cross Rectory Office at 810-765-3568 if you can help.
A Note From The Principal
I would like to thank the many parishioners that have joined us for Friday Mass. The last two weeks have been wonderful examples of how we are able to educate all of
our children, both academically and spiritually. Thank you for setting such a shining example of faith in action for our children to follow.
This weekend we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. What a wonderful experience this must have been for all who were in attendance! One of the wonderful parts
of being a part of Holy Cross Catholic School is that we get to experience the sacraments on a variety of levels. We have had students baptized during our Masses. We
prepare our second graders for their First Communion. We are able to participate in the sacrament of Reconciliation during both Advent and Lent. Finally, we work with our
eighth graders as they complete the Sacraments of Initiation through their Confirmation. Today, Sunday, the eighth graders of Our Lady on the River Parish will be attending
their Confirmation retreat. It is wonderful to be able to live these sacraments on a daily basis, and play a part in the formation of the WHOLE child.
This week is National Vocations Awareness Week. I am thankful for the wonderful spiritual leaders we have in Fr. Jim, Fr. Matt, and all of our priests, as well as
Sr. Mary Ann and all of the other religious leaders that help in the formation of our children
With the New Year comes new plans. It is time to start thinking about plans for the next school year. Do you have a little one who might be ready for preschool in
the fall? Perhaps you care for your grandchild during the day, and think that he or she would benefit from the social experience of a preschool program. Are you ready for
your son or daughter to start kindergarten and not sure what road to take? We are happy to welcome you to Holy Cross Catholic School. If you have questions about our
programs, I invite you to call me at 810-765-3591 or email me at principal@holycrossonline.net.
This week, our boys’ basketball teams will be playing at St. Augustine on Monday. On Wednesday, we will be hosting St. Peter’s. Our season comes to a close
at the end of this month, so if you haven’t been able to join us for a game, please take the opportunity to come out and cheer along with our cheerleaders as they encourage
our boys! On Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Mrs. Wade and Ms. Robinson will be holding a science fair information meeting for parents of our fifth, sixth, and seventh graders, in
the science lab. This is a wonderful way to learn more about how we can work together as PARTNERS in education. In a couple of weeks we will be celebrating Catholic
Schools’ Week. This is an excellent way for us to rejoice in who we are and in what makes us special! Please pray for us during this time, and for all who may be
considering a quality Holy Cross Catholic School education for their children.
In His Service,
Mrs. Amanda Lund, Principal
Blue Water Vicariate
Directors of Religious Education
Invite You to
“In the Midst of Busyness…
A Lent That Comforts and Challenges”
Presented by
Sister Janet Schaeffler, O.P.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Immaculate Conception Parish Hall
Ira Township
This will be a free Faith Formation Day for all parishioners in the Blue Water Vicariate. A great way to prepare for an early Lent in 2008. To register, please call:
586-725-1762.
Collection of Sunday, December 30, 2007
St. Mark
CSA
Target (130 families) $12,300.00
Pledged (83 families) $12,555.00
Over Goal $255.00
St. Catherine Church
CSA
Target (548 families) $41,000.00
Pledged (273 families) $30,015.00
Balance Needed $10,985.00
Holy Cross
CSA
Target (1015 families) $54,000.00
Pledged (409 families) $47,421.00
Balance Needed $6,579.00
Thursday Mass
As Fr. Matt Ellis joins us at Our Lady on the River Parish, he will continue the Thursday Mass schedule. Mass will be celebrated each Thursday at 9:00 a.m. The
location will rotate monthly beginning with Mass at Holy Cross in the month of January and at St. Catherine in the month of February.
Fr. Sig will celebrate Mass each Thursday at St. Mark Chapel at 9:00 a.m.
Please join us as you are able.
National Vocation Awareness Week
January 13-18, 2008
As we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan by John, we look back to our own baptism, when we were brought into the saving Passion, Death and
Resurrection of Jesus. At our Baptism, we received a commission to live out our faith in the world. During this week’s celebration of National Vocation Awareness Week,
we recommit to following Jesus, we pray for the guidance to find where he is truly calling us, and pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. True
joy comes in finding the path that God has laid out for you; let us all renew that call of discipleship received at baptism. If you feel God is offering you the grace of a vocation
to the priesthood or consecrated life, call Father Tim Birney at the Vocation Office at 313-237-5875 or visit our website at www.vocationsdetroit.org.
The Christmas Story - The Christmas Song
Every year it is the same thing - the same songs - the same story. And we wouldn't have it any other way. We shouldn't have it any other way.
We repeat the story of the coming of our salvation so that new listeners begin to learn it and longtime listeners continue to learn it.
We repeat the songs of our ancestors knowing instinctively that there is truth and wisdom in these old carols and hymns which makes it important for us to keep
singing them. As we sing them, new Christians are taught
by Jesus even as longtime believers continue to be discovered by the baby in the manger.
The words and notes and rhythms of these songs are the barn and the hay and the animals which surround the great miracle in Bethlehem. This great miracle
must also occur in our hearts.
Do not mistake the container of love, for the love itself. Do not confuse the song with the message. Do not see the manger but see Jesus. And do not see only a
baby, but see the Savior
If you listen closely to our Christian songs you will hear the true message of love sitting quietly behind every word and every note. This is the reason why we sing
our song of love: It is the song of salvation.
Every year it is the same thing - the same songs - the same story. And we wouldn't have it any other way. We shouldn't have it any other way.
Daniel John Susan,
Director of Music Ministries,
Holy Cross Church & School,
Cardinal Mooney High School
Casting the Net - News of our Internet Community
I hope you've found our new website easier to use and more informative. The "Frequently Asked Question" page has two items that are helpful: "Site Map" and
"Statistics."
Click on "Site Map" and you'll see either an outline, table, or list of the content of the entire website. This can be helpful to see how the site is organized and
what's available.
How many people visit our website? Click on "On this page" and you'll be taken to written and visual statistics about our visitors provided by the software
"Awstats." Currently you can see the information about 2007 but it will be updated monthly. I think one of the most useful sections is "Definitions and explanations for the
various terms you'll see used in AwStats."
Remember that you can easily use the internet at the public library if you don't have access at home. Our Lady on the River, www.ourladyontheriver.net, has links
to all of our locations, including Holy Cross School. You can also go directly to the individual sites, www.holycrossonline.net, www.stcatherineonline.net and
www.stmarkonline.net. Of course, you can always email me with questions.
Smooth sailing!
Barbara Susan,
Webmaster for Our Lady on the River Parish
webmaster@ourladyontheriver.net
January 13, 2008
Baptism of the Lord
St. Mark Chapel
4190 Green Drive, P.O. Box 70
Harsens Island, MI 48028
info@stmarkonline.net
810-748-3828
St. Catherine of Alexandria Church
1103 Washington Street
Algonac, MI 48001
info@stcatherineonline.net
810-794-3301
Holy Cross Church
610 South Water Street
Marine City, MI 48039
church@holycrossonline.net
810-765-3568
Monday, January 14
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine Church
V John Balduck by Matt & Carol Fett
Tuesday, January 15
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine Church
V Earl Sands by Family
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
V Andy Lopata by Family
Wednesday, January 16 9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
9:00 a.m. The People of Holy Cross Church
Thursday, January 17
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
9:00 a.m. at Holy Cross
V All Deceased Parishioners of Our Lady on the River
Friday, January 18
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
9:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church
V Francis Zech Wagner by Celeste Zech
Saturday, January 19
1:30 p.m. Wedding at St Catherine
? James Harkins III & Skye Fritz
1:30 p.m. Wedding at Holy Cross
? Frank Biondi & Nina Mondello
4:00 p.m. at St. Catherine Church
V Robert Eichberger by Linda Hensley
5:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Church
V Dr. Merl Beauchamp by Liz Heilman
V Chester Zebowski by Family
? Intentions of Agnes Horn by The Markels
Sunday, January 20
8:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church V All Deceased Clergy from Holy Cross Church
9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Church
V Pat (DeMars) Lind and Tom DeMars by Debbie Langell
V Deceased Members of Dawayne Hunt Family
10:00 a.m. at St. Mark Chapel
VThomas Miller By Jim and Carol Miller
11:30 a.m. at St. Catherine Church
V Judi VanScott by husband James
(1st Anniversary Remembrance)
V Stanley Pawlowski by Family
Our Lady on the River Calendar of Events
Monday, January 14
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
9:30 a.m. St. Catherine St Vincent de Paul
MOMS Group at St Catherine
5:30 p.m. Religious Education at Holy Cross
6:30 p.m. Parish Council at Holy Cross
Tuesday, January 15
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
Mass at St. Mark
12-6 p.m. K of C, Algonac Book Sale
5:30 p.m. Religious Education at Holy Cross
6:00 p.m. EME Refresher Training
6:45 p.m. Prayer Group at St Catherine
7:00 p.m. Marriage Prep Session at Holy Cross
Choir Practice at Holy Cross
Wednesday, January 16
9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Mass at St. Mark
12-6 p.m. K of C, Algonac Book Sale
1:00 p.m. Ladies Guild at K of C
7:00 p.m. Handbell Practice at Holy Cross
Thursday, January 17
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mark
Mass at Holy Cross
12-6 p.m. K of C, Algonac Book Sale
1:00 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary at K of C
6:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal at Holy Cross
7:30 p.m. Ensemble Practice at St Catherine
Friday, January 18
9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Mass at St. Mark
Saturday, January 19
1:30 p.m. Wedding at Holy Cross
Wedding at St. Catherine
3:00 p.m. Confessions at Holy Cross
4:00 p.m. Mass at St Catherine
5:30 p.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Sunday, January 20
8:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
9:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Religious Education Pre-K at Holy Cross
10:00 a.m. Mass at St Mark
Adult Choir Practice at St Catherine
11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine, Children Liturgy
12:45 p.m. Baptisms at Holy Cross
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Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
(Closed 1:00 pm-2:00 pm for lunch)
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Holy Cross School Scrip Office
810-765-3591
HOURS
Monday & Friday 7:00 am—9:00 am
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Scrip Peddlers
HOURS
(Almost 24/7 365! )
(Call anytime!)
Susan Sharpe 810-459-2662
Kelly Glowski 810-499-7844
Kelly Zichi 810-874-1803
OUR LADY ON THE RIVER
GIFT CARD CENTERS
TO EVERYONE WHO
CONTINUES TO SUPPORT OUR SCRIP PROGRAM
AND THE FOLLLOWING
LOCAL RETAILERS!
(Just to name a few!)
Algonac Dairy Queen
America’s Finest
Avon
Bayview Collision
Big Boy Restaurant
BLB Engraving
Dr. Brieden
Dr. Carlin
Dollar Treasure
Galley
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Jets Pizza
Kay’s Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Lomgaberger Baskets
Lumberjack
Margaret Jeans
McRae’s Big River Grill
Michael Bros.
Murphy Inn
Nieman's Family Market
Nino Salvaggio
Perfect Touch
Picture This
Riverside Market
Roadhouse Bar & Grill
Stampin’ Up
Studio C
Sue’s Coffee House
Sunrise
Tastefully Simple
VG’s
Water Lily Florist
Zimmerman’s
ST. CATHERINE AND HOLY CROSS
GIFT CARD CENTERS MERGE TO BETTER SERVE YOU AND OUR LOCAL RETAILERS
Sharing the Gospel
Jesus came to John one day to be baptized. Jesus was God's Son, and had no sin for John to wash away in the Jordan River. But Jesus wanted to be baptized
anyway, to please his Father in heaven. God looked down from heaven, and when Jesus came out of the river, God sent his Spirit to rest on Jesus like a dove. Then God
spoke from heaven for John and everyone else to hear. God said, "This is my son."
Prayer
Dear God, thank you for showing John that Jesus was your Son.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of Jesus on the day of his baptism.
Mission for the Week
Ask your parents to tell you about the day when you were baptized.
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St. Mark
130 Families
36 Envelopes: $1,022.00
Loose Cash: $99.00
Total: $1,121.00
Holy Cross
1015 Families
268 Envelopes $7,871.00
Loose Cash $392.22
Children $19.15
Total $8,282.37
St. Catherine Church
548 Parish Families
216 Envelopes: $5,319.00
Loose: $527.41
Children: $28.25
Total $5,874.66
As one, united parish family,
pray for those people
discerning their vocations
One In The Spirit Prayer Group
Will resume on January 15th
January 15th Sharing
January 22nd Stations of the Cross 1 and 2
January 29th Stations of the Cross 3 and 4
February 5th Stations of the Cross 5 and 6
February 12th Stations of the Cross 7 and 8
February 19th Stations of the Cross 9 and 10
February 26th Stations of the Cross 11 and 12
March 4th Stations of the Cross 13 and 14
March 11th No Prayer Group Meeting
March 14th Stations of the Cross with Bill Richart
March 18 & 25 No Prayer Group Meeting
Our meeting is held Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. in St Catherine Chapel. All parishioners are welcome to join us to sing praises to the Lord, listen to His World, pray
and fellowship. Questions call Jeanne 810-765-4688 or Jill 810-794-9899.
If you are in need of prayer for yourself or someone else, write your requests in the Prayer Petition Books located by each exit of St. Catherine Church, the Prayer
Group prays over them weekly-year round. To be placed on the prayer chain call Eloise at 810-794-9975.
Pro-life Activities
in the Blue Water Vicariate
Port Huron March for Life
Sunday, January 20, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Pine Grove Avenue
along Sanborn Park
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Ecumenical Prayer Service
Sunday, January 20, 2008
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
St. Mary Church
1505 Ballentine, Port Huron
Jesus Said:
“Come and you will see”
John 1:39
Men’s Discernment Weekends
For Men 16 Years of Age and Older Who are
Considering the Priesthood
January 24-27, 2008
March 27-30, 2008
(Begins at 7:00 p.m. Thursday and
ends around noon on Sunday)
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
2701 Chicago Blvd
Pre-Registration is Required
with the signature of Pastor
Contact the Vocation Office by January 21st
to Register
313-237-5875
Veterans Thank You
On behalf of Bob Williams, Chaplain, and myself, we “Thank You” for the donations given to the Vets at four hospitals. The men were very appreciative of
everything, especially the baseball caps and dental products. A special “Thank You” to the Holy Cross 8th grade class for remembering veterans who fought in wars that you
now read about in history books.
To everyone who donated working/non-working computers and components, “Thank You”. It helped equip the (new) second shelter on Brush St., Detroit. Homeless
vets are taken in and taught skills, so they might have a chance at a new life.
The following request is made to all members of Our Lady on the River Parish. The personal items are a twelve month need, so any time during the year, if you
would like to donate, call me to make arrangements for pickups. This also applies to the above mentioned computers and components.
Dovis Lloyd
810-765-4610
Help Needed
For those of you looking for another way to serve, Holy Cross Church will be taking down Christmas décor on today, Sunday, January, 13th @ 1:00 p.m. In order to
be as efficient as possible, we are looking for young and the strong to handle ladders or larger items and others to help organize or participate. Please consider bringing in
the New Year in servanthood by applying your God given gift of work and assisting our Church in re-decorating for our community and for those who wish they could and
cannot.
Mass For The Unborn
at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
Project Rachel is a healing and reconciliation ministry for those who are suffering from abortion. Annually, we gather to pray for all of us affected by the decision to abort.
Parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, and friends are invited to a healing Mass that will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Sunday, January 20, at Detroit’s
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, 9844 Woodward. Msgr. Michael LeFevre will be the celebrant.
Project Rachel phone ministers are available to offer confidential referrals by calling 888-722-4355 for hope and help. Project Rachel is sponsored by the Archdiocese of
Detroit.
Thank You
Thank you for the beautiful luncheon you served after my dad’s funeral. The leftovers fed the entire family again that evening!!
It is such a beautiful tradition at Holy Cross and my dad was always so happy to be a part of it
Nancy Coats Ervin
National Vocations Awareness Week
January 13-18, 2008
Parish Council
** Note Location Change **
The Parish Council will meet, Monday, January 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at Holy Cross Rectory. All council members are urged to attend.