Our Lady On The River Parish Holy Cross, St. Catherine, and St. Mark
Support Catholic Education
January 27, 2008 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Thoughts From Your Pastoral Associate
“Come, let us praise the Lord our God”
This week turns the page on January, and we look ahead with eager hope to a grace-filled sunshiny February!
Lent is just a little over one week away. It is a beautiful season directing our spiritual lives toward springtime as well.
The “little black books” will be available on Ash Wednesday and the weekend at each site. These six-minute
meditations continue to inspire us and be helpful in this upcoming holy season.
During Lent, much focus is placed on our readiness to celebrate the new life of Easter. No alleluias are sung.
As much as possible no projects or activities taking place. It is a quiet, reflective time giving us opportunity to be more
faithful in our lives in relationship with Jesus Christ.
A parish adult Lenten Scripture Sharing and Renewal will be offered during Lent. This will be on the
Wednesdays of Lent at 6:45 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Activity Center. No registration is needed. There is no charge. No
previous experience with the Bible is required. Reflecting on the daily and Sunday scriptures of the season can help us
in living Lent day by day in a graceful and grace-filled way. Everyone is welcomed.
On Wednesday, February 27th, our session will be in a different format in collaboration with the Marine City
Ecumenical Ministerial Association Lenten Series at Holy Cross Church. A Soup & Bread Supper will be offered at 6:00
p.m. followed by a 7:00 p.m. Lenten Series Service in the Church.
Catholic Schools Week
It’s definitely good news in education as we focus on the leadership that our Catholic Schools provide, both
Holy Cross and Cardinal Mooney. Prayers and blessings to our superb pastor, Fr. Jim Lopez, our exemplary principal of
our parish school, Mrs. Amanda Lund, amazing quality staff, remarkable children and terrific parents. In today’s
scriptures, we are reminded that Christianity is about light. Just as Jesus is the Light of the world, so we His people,
the church, are called to be light. It is true that “Catholic Schools light the way”. The light we shine is a gift given from
“following Jesus.” It is not to call attention to ourselves; our call, our vocation, is for others, not ourselves.
In our simplicity, our ordinary ways, we can mirror the light of Jesus. This is the week to stand up with new
energy and walk as children of the Light, called to be holy, dynamic followers of Jesus the Christ, inspiring others to
follow Jesus themselves, discovering what abundant life is all about, what a life of meaning and purpose, community and
service looks like!
Trivia time…..Kudos to John & Joann Vance for discovering the books of Gospel, Letter and Law correctly!
New question….There is an abundance of references of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the New Testament…can
you name one from each of the Gospels?
Be well, keep warm, have a good week.
My love, support and prayer,
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
pastoralminister@ourladyontheriver.net
Please pray for our sick and suffering
Names will remain on the sick list for a length of four weeks. Please contact the office to make other arrangements.
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, Chuck Baumgarten,
Bernard Endres, Jill (Postalka) Furtaw, Carl Gilbert, Cindy Griffor, Maureen Grottke, Evelyn Gutt, Stephanie Hartney,
Elizabeth Heilman, Agnes Horn, Jim Keelan, Julia Lange, Robert & Helen Leibold, Lisa Lubick, Gerald Magnan, Carrie
Mayo, David McDowell, Josephine Michalski, Marty Osborne, Tony Pizzo, Baby, Madison Reynolds, 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
Liturgical Schedule
Day/Time
Lectors
Altar Servers
EME
Ushers
Sacristan/Greeters
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Retta Kosciolek
Wanda Edie
Aaron Milenbaugh
Alan Milenbaugh
Nicholas Todino
Sr. Geraldine
Peg Barnett
Jeanne Crowl
Wanda Edie
Carol Fett
John McQuade
John Vance
Karl Malik
Harold Meldrum
Craig Neumann
J. Vance / Sacristan
Aggie LaCombe
Lynn Brickman
Sandy Malik
Cheryl Tatro
5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Mary Patrick
As Scheduled
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
Holy Cross
Patty Nichols
As Scheduled
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Bryan Shackett
As Scheduled
Outreach:
Marilynn Dunn
10:00 a.m.
St. Mark
Pat Travis
Please help if needed
Paul Hollowaty
Len Verlinden
11:30 a.m.
St Catherine
Nick Licari
Diana Dill
Alex May
Jacob Nutter
Alyssa Shafer
Cynthia Branch
Mary Jo Bor
Diana Dill
Nancy Gebauer
Donna Radulski
Gene Elrod
Chuck Gerlando
Ken Morgulec
Bill Oddo
Ken Radulski
P Johnston / 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
9:00 a.m. Holy Cross OR St. Catherine
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.
For a listing of Catholic school open houses, go to www.aodonline.org.
CSA Minute
Died in Christ
Please remember in your prayers:
V Irene Worth
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
Let the Perpetual Light shine upon her.
May she 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: ____________
Fr. Matt’s Matters
Church Leadership-One most poignant lesson of the New Testament comes from St. Paul (this weekend’s 2nd
reading), regarding dissentions among the faithful. Paul admonishes the Christian community at Corinth: “…I urge you,
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, not to have factions among yourselves, but to be in agreement in what you
profess. From what Chloe’s people have been telling me about you…it is clear that there are serious differences among
you. What I mean is that one of you is declaring, ‘I belong to Paul,’ another, ‘I belong to Apollos,’ still another ‘I belong
to Cephas (Peter),’ and the fourth, ‘I belong to Christ.’ Has Christ been split up?! Was it Paul that was crucified for you,
or was it in Paul’s name that you were baptized?” It seems safe to say Paul would declare that we all belong to and
SHOULD BE UNITED in Christ Jesus, whether it be Corinthian Christians (the leather people, ha, ha) of 1,950 years ago
or in one of today’s Catholic parishes.
I call attention to this issue only because it is universally significant all the time, something about which we
should always be vigilant. The “Church”, rightly understood, belongs to Christ, thus we each belong to Christ. What are
EXAMPLES today that Paul was addressing then? Many, including Roman Catholic priests who see themselves as
“Pope John II priests,” or “Vatican II priests,” or “Tridentine priests,” or “I’m on my own priests”, or are fairly or unfairly
labeled as such by others. There are Catholics who shop for a priest or church that suits their predilections, a.k.a.
“roamin’ Catholics.” To leave and attend another parish is justifiable, however, if given some of the serious issues that
may arise. What we’re getting at here are attitudes. If I am a baptized, confirmed, Eucharist participating Catholic
Christian or Catholic priest, my primary allegiance is to Jesus Christ and the One, True, Living God who sent Him, and
to do my best to serve God within my vocational church context. Yes, there are things we need to hash through together
to set policies and make decisions, and sometimes decisions are thrust upon us and we had seemingly no input on the
matter. Such is what it is like in any large human group endeavor, some institutions being more democratic than others.
As St. Paul could be paraphrased, our attitude must be that of Christ’s, yet even more humble because none
of us is the Son of God the same way Jesus is. Jesus did not deem equality with God something to be grasped at,
rather He took the form of a servant. How much more then are we to humbly seek to serve each other, even within the
authority role we may have? Working together as “church” in whatever context is to be loving, respectful, not having to
‘get my way,’ etc. We are not right to condemn every aspect of our country’s culture, yet what’s expected of us by God
as His people may be quite different than what is “business or attitudes as usual” in the world of the corporations,
unions, politics (especially!), TV, competitive sports, court rooms, the military, you name it. Christians don’t seek to
make more adversaries, or to be adversarial especially as we are to seek the common good: what is best for everyone
through non-violent means. Some of the attitudes we have or cop, and I know I have some, we need to let God help us to
get rid of and put on Christ! Thank you to so many of you who have been Christ-like to me already in my first three
weeks.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK- - I know I benefited greatly from my many years in Catholic schools. I say such
without arrogant airs of a delusional superiority complex. Rather, I look at our schools as options which can have an
atmosphere imbued with the Spirit of Jesus Christ, even as some students may not be Catholic or Christian, yet if we
are as we can be, it may rub off! What I found in my Catholic upbringing was that I was offered something I could reject
as an adult, but I didn’t! I’ve had my struggles and questions, but I was given a childhood environment my parents had
the right to give me or impose on me, and I had the opportunity to ‘learn it’ and ‘catch it.’ I claim no holy perfection for
my family, and yet I gladly testify to our involvement in our local parish, Catholic schools and areas of service. Every
family promotes at least something like a religion, even if it is only doing your own thing with your time off work, and just
sleeping in and worshipping your own appetites on whatever qualifies as the weekend.
I am most grateful my parents did not attempt to have me grow up in a vacuum, because there is no such
thing, life automatically gets filled in with something. I have some interesting and perhaps humorous stories from my
youthful school days, do you? Maybe more on that later. God love you!
With prayers,
Fr. Matt Ellis
Associate Pastor
Readings for the Week of January 27, 2008
Sunday: Is 8:23-9:3/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-23 or
4:12-17
Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10/Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19/Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17/Mk 4:1-20
Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29/Mk 4:21-25
Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17/Mk 4:26-34
Saturday: Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-
32
Next Sunday: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13/1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 5:1-12a
©2007 Liturgical Publications Inc
A Note From The Principal
Happy Catholic Schools Week! I would like to thank the parishioners of Our Lady on the River Parish for their
continued support of quality Catholic education. Our school is continuing to grow as you spread the good news of
Catholic education to others. For the past 139 years, the people of our parish have made a Catholic education possible
for their children and grandchildren. I pray that we will continue to make Catholic education a proud part of Our Lady on
the River!
I would like to thank our families for making Catholic education a priority in their children’s lives. I truly pray that you
will find your time here rewarding, and that, as your partner in education, Holy Cross will have a lifetime impact on your
children and their academic and faith formation.
I would like to thank our pastor, Fr. Jim, for his continued support of Catholic education on the Our Lady on the River
campus. We are the only preschool through twelfth grade Catholic campus in our vicariate. The support of Fr. Jim, and
all of our religious leaders enables Our Lady on the River to offer a lifetime of Catholic education to all who wish to take
part.
I would like to thank the teachers of Holy Cross Catholic School and Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School. The
dedication that you have to providing a quality education, guided by the light of faith, is what makes our schools strong.
I would also like to thank my parents for the sacrifices that they made to ensure that I had a Catholic education. The
foundation in faith that I received through Catholic education is what brings me to Holy Cross Catholic School and Our
Lady on the River Parish today. I pray that I will always use both my knowledge and faith to help others discover the
true merits of Catholic education.
Last week, I talked about the various events that take place during Catholic Schools Week. We will be celebrating our
theme “Catholic Schools Light the Way.” The light that comes from Christ, guides us in many ways. On Monday, we
will celebrate the “Light in Our Hearts.” On Tuesday, we will celebrate the “Light in Our Homes.” On Wednesday, we
will be shining the “Light in Our School.” On Thursday, we will celebrate the “Light in Our Community.” On Friday, we
will end our official celebration of Catholic Schools Week by sharing the “Light in Our World.”
On Saturday, Holy Cross was represented by a number of student athletes of the mind. A group of students in the fifth
through eighth grades competed in the annual Blue Water Catholic Schools’ Academic Olympics. In sports action, our
junior varsity boys wrap up their basketball tournament today. Our varsity boys begin their basketball tournament this
Thursday, here at Holy Cross. With the cold temperatures putting a damper on outdoor fun, consider joining us in the
gym, cheering our boys to victory.
As you prepare for the coming week, have you ordered SCRIP? I would be happy to show you how SCRIP can help
both you and our parish!
In His Service,
Mrs. Amanda Lund, Principal
Collection of Sunday, January 20, 2008
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
Fr. Matt Ellis will celebrate Mass each Thursday at 9:00 a.m. The location will rotate monthly between Holy
Cross and St. Catherine. Thursday Mass will be 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.
January 27, 2008
3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
St. Mark Chapel
4190 Green Drive, P.O. Box 70
Harsens Island, MI 48028
810-748-3828
St. Catherine of Alexandria Church
1103 Washington Street
Algonac, MI 48001
810-794-3301
Holy Cross Church
610 South Water Street
Marine City, MI 48039
810-765-3568
St. Mark
130 Families
35 Envelopes: $1,093.00
Loose Cash: $133.00
Total: $1,226.00
Holy Cross
1015 Families
301 Envelopes $6,286.00
Loose Cash $501.42
Children $14.24
Total $6,801.66
St. Catherine Church
548 Parish Families
225 Envelopes: $5,074.00
Loose: $486.41
Children: $16.75
Total $5,577.16
One In The Spirit Prayer Group
Meets Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m.
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
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.
Put Out Into The Deep VI
Brothers in Christ Standing Together
6th Annual Conference for men
Saturday, April 12, 2008
U of D Mercy, Calihan Hall
Detroit, MI
Celebrant-Cardinal Adam Maida
Homilist-Bishop Daniel Flores
Come and join in fellowship with other brothers in celebration and inspiration with a number of renown speakers
including, Leonardo Defilippis, Kenneth Henderson, Father John Riccardo, and Richard Lane. There will also be a youth
breakout with Father Timothy Whalen and special testimonial by Michael Timmis.
For further information, please call 313-237-6532 or go to www.christschosen.com. Registration forms are
available at all three parish offices. Lunch is included in ticket price.
Auction Alert
This week’s featured Live Auction item is a Basketball Party. This package includes the use of the Holy Cross
Gym and Activity Center for three hours. Scheduling will be determined but may not interfere with any church or school
function and the event must start after 1:00 p.m. The package also includes pizza certificates, basketball theme paper
products for your event (plates, cups, napkins and tablecloth). There is also a basketball theme picture frame. Please
join us for a fun filled night at our 19th Annual Irish Dinner/Auction on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the Marine City
Knights of Columbus Banquet Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact: Gretchen Rogus 810-329-9649 or Jennifer Laster
810-765-3510.
Harbor Health Corner
Eat Healthy and Prevent a Cold and the Flu
Cold and flu season is upon us. However you can boost your body's immune system by eating the
right foods. Those foods include colorful vegetables such as carrots, apricots and broccoli. Studies have also found that
foods containing B-6, those being, bananas, avocados and dark green leafy vegetables can too ward off a cold and the
flu. Also the minerals found in whole grains, peas and cooked dried beans can give you the extra protection you need.
Harbor Health Services
810-765-7144
Free Education Planning Seminar
I would like to extend an invitation to all parents, grandparents, godparents and other interested individuals of
Our Lady on the River Parish to an Education Planning Seminar. The majority of parents are not yet saving for college,
so the purpose of the seminar is to familiarize attendees with the Savings vehicles that are currently available.
The Seminar will take place January 31st, 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at The Little Bar Restaurant, located on
Chartier Road in Marine City. Complementary hot appetizers will be served at 6:30 p.m. Parishioners should call to
reserve their place at this free event, 586.226.5963.
Sponsored by Merrill Lynch & Company, Inc.
Monika Rittner
Financial Advisor
Monday, January 28
8:40 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross Church
In Celebration of Catholic Schools
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine Church
V Deceased Members of the
Bartkowicz & Carlone Families
Tuesday, January 29
8:40 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross Church
In Celebration of Catholic Schools
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine Church
V Albert “Doe” Meldrum by Wife
(Wedding Anniversary Remembrance)
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
Wednesday, January 30 9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
9:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church
V Charles Cottrell by Wife & Family
(Birthday & Anniversary Remembrance)
Thursday, January 31
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
7:40 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross Church
In Celebration of Catholic Schools
9:00 a.m. at Holy Cross
V All Deceased Parishioners of Our Lady on the River
Friday, February 1
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
9:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church
V Kerre Sweet by Holy Cross School Staff & Faculty
Saturday, February 2
4:00 p.m. at St. Catherine Church
V Brian Neumann by Family
5:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Church
V Anthony Achatz by Mary
V Janice (Geremesz) McTigue by Jim & Janet Zweng
Sunday, February 3
8:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church V All Deceased Alumni of Catholic
Schools
9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Church
V Walter Sadlowski by Alvoy & Marilyn Westrick
V Don Borgeson by John McDowell
10:00 a.m. at St. Mark Chapel
V Mary Bisoski by Evelyn Freeman
11:30 a.m. at St. Catherine Church
V All Deceased Parishioners of St. Catherine Church
The Season for Nonviolence
January 30 – April 4, 2008
The Gandhi-King-Chavez Season for Nonviolence is a decade mature grassroots campaign growing out of the
passion and creative expression of spiritual and civic-minded individuals in more than 400 communities around the globe.
Our vision is to promote a proactive, life enhancing awareness of nonviolent activism as demonstrated by Mahatma
Gandhi Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr, Cesar E. Chavez, and other heroic voices for peace through justice.
Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, January 30th from 7:00-8:00 p.m., Garfield School in Port Huron. Contact
Angela Rochon at 810-794-3585, or Barbara Susan via email at bamsusan@gmail.com.
Additional information is available at the website for Unity Church of Blue Water, Port Huron, Lyn Chabot,
www.unitybluewater.com/snv.
Our Lady on the River Calendar of Events
Monday, January 28 Catholic Schools Week
8:40 a.m. CMC Mass at Holy Cross
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
Holy Cross Altar Society Mtg
Tuesday, January 29 Catholic Schools Week
8:40 a.m. CMC Mass at Holy Cross
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
Mass at St. Mark
5:30 p.m. Religious Education at Holy Cross
6:45 p.m. Prayer Group at St Catherine
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice at Holy Cross
Wednesday, January 30 Catholic Schools Week
9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Mass at St. Mark
7:00 p.m. Hand Bell Practice at Holy Cross
Thursday, January 31 Catholic Schools Week
7:40 a.m. CMC Mass at Holy Cross
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mark
Mass at Holy Cross
7:30 p.m. Ensemble Practice at St Catherine
Friday, February 1 Catholic Schools Week
9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Adoration Follows Mass at Holy Cross
Mass at St. Mark
Saturday, February 2 Catholic Schools Week
3:00 p.m. Confessions at Holy Cross
4:00 p.m. Mass at St Catherine, Hospitality
5:30 p.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Sunday, February 3
8:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross, Hospitality
9:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross, Hospitality
Religious Education Pre-K at Holy Cross
10:00 a.m. Mass at St Mark
Adult Choir Practice at St Catherine
11:00 a.m. Free Throw Contest at Holy Cross
11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
Annual K of C Free Throw Contest
For Youth Age 10-14
The Marine City Council of the Knights of Columbus will once again host its local competition at the Holy
Cross Activity Center. This is the first round of a state-wide competition for youth from 10 to 14 years of age. This
year’s local competition will take place on Sunday, February 3, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Any boy or girl is eligible if they were at least 10 years old but not yet 15 years old on January 1, 2008. That
means anyone born from January 2, 1993 to January 1, 1998 is eligible.
If your child would like to participate, bring him or her (or them) to the Holy Cross Activity Center, located
between the Church and the School at 610 South Water St., Marine City, on February 3rd at 11:00 a.m. You will need
to come in with your child or children to sign a permission form for each. We will be finished by 2:00 p.m., and you are
welcome to stay and watch (or help), but it is not required. The child should wear gym-appropriate shoes.
Each participant receives a certificate, and the boys’ and girls’ winner in each age category is eligible to
proceed to the District Competition, which will be hosted by Au Lac Council (Anchorville) on Saturday, February 9th.
For more information, please send e-mail to Scott Anderson, Event Chairman, at anderssc@udmercy.edu.
AYCE Breakfast
Marine City K of C
6385 King Road
** TODAY ** Sunday, January 27th
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Pancakes/sausage/eggs/potatoes/
juice/coffee/milk.
Adults $5.00
Kids ages 6 - 10 $3.00; Preschoolers free
Catholic Schools Week
January 27 - February 2
Stop in and see what a Catholic School has to offer for your child’s education.
Thank You St. Catherine Elves
A big, BIG Thank You is in order to all those wonderful St Catherine elves who so generously and cheerfully
gave their time and muscle to taking down the trees, the mountain, nativity, wreathes, flowers and cleaning every area!
Thank you and be proud of a monumental task well done. You are the best. We hesitate to name names lest
we miss one of our important workers. Once again, many hands made light work.
See you at Mass and God Bless.
Sandy Malik and Wanda Edie
Adult Scripture Sharing
What Are You Doing For Lent?
The first gathering of the 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.
We’ve checked the TV guide and that time slot looks pretty empty, so why don’t we get together to share
God’s Word.
Sr. Mary Ann Ankoviak
Thank You !!
The Holy Cross Booster Club would like to thank the anonymous donor that made a very generous donation to
the Booster Club last year. Your caring and generosity overwhelms us. May God always bless you.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held for one hour following Mass as follows:
February 1st - the first Friday of the month following the 9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
and
February 5th - the first Tuesday of the month following the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
Benediction and closing will follow after one hour of adoration. Support of this devotion is vital.
In case of a funeral, Adoration will be cancelled.
Wedding Anniversaries
Jerry & Sally Gennette January 30th 48 years
Bob & Helen Beauvais February 3rd 57 years
Gerald & Dovis Lloyd February 6th 54 years
Leroy & Carol Ponke February 16th 45 years
Ronald & Marie Riegel February 20th 48 years
May God’s grace sustain you in joyful love
and devotion to Him and to each other.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
The Children’s Liturgy program will be starting the first Sunday of Lent, February 10th, 2008. This program will
be offered on the six Sundays during Lent.
Holy Cross - 9:30 a.m. Mass
St Catherine - 11:30 a.m. Mass
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Christian Service News
The next Christian Service meeting of Our Lady on the River Parish will be Monday, February 4th at 9:30 a.m.
at St. Catherine’s. On the agenda will be planning for Senior Bingo and a Blood Drive for April at Holy Cross.
We will meet again after the Lenten Season, a season that gives us opportunity for reflection and prayer.
Sandy Malik
Christian Service Chairperson
Holy Cross Altar Society
The regular meeting of the Holy Cross Altar Society will be Monday, January 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the Activity
Center. The Committee will be the Officers. New members are welcome. Members are urged to pay dues at this time,
or as soon as possible. Please remember food for St. Vincent dePaul.
And the Winners Are . . .
The winners in this month’s Holy Cross Calendar Raffle are:
Carla Goodman of Algonac
Vincenza Potasnik of Cottrellville
Leroy Peruski of East China
(Leroy is a second time winner!)
Congratulations and
Thank You For Your Support!!
Fr. Matt’s Matters (Continued from page #)
Crazy For You
The NEW Gershwin Musical
Performed by St. Clair High Theatre Troupe
January 31-February 2
East China Performing Arts Center
For more information,
call 810-676-1700
or meberhard@ecsd.us.
First Friday Club
Join the First Friday Club for 8:00 a.m. Mass on February 1st, at St. Mary’s Church in St. Clair.
After Mass members and guests will meet at Achatz Riverview Restaurant 201 N. Riverside, for a buffet
breakfast. Breakfast is $10.00 for members and $11.00 for non-members. To make your reservation, please call Rose
Scheuer at 586-713-7860 by Wednesday, January 30th.
Archdiocese Tuition Assistance Available
As a result of the Stewards for Tomorrow Campaign and the establishment of an Archdiocesan Endowment,
the Archdiocese of Detroit extends tuition assistance grants to Catholic families with children in grades 1-12 attending
Catholic Schools. The award for this year is $600.00 (Elementary) and $700.00 (High School).
A Student Aid Form, must be completed by each family applying, and mailed directly to Private School Aid
Service (PSAS) in Lakewood, Ohio. Awards are based solely on financial need. Receiving an award in previous years
does not guarantee award for the current year.
Forms are available at your Catholic school or in the Parish Office at Holy Cross. The deadline for applications
is April 7th.
In addition to the Archdiocese Assistance, you may apply for assistance from Our Lady on the River Parish for
Cardinal Mooney High School students, if you are an active member of the parish. Contact the office for more
information.
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8:15 StM reconciliation
9 a Mass StM & StC
9:30a HC Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
2 3 p Confessions HC
4 p Mass, StC Hospitality
4:30 p Choir rehearsal HC
5:30 p Mass HC
3 8 a Mass HC Hospitality
9:30 a Mass HC child liturgy
HC Hospitality
10 a Mass StM
Choir Practice StC
11:30 a Mass, StC child liturgy
StC Hospitality
4 9 a Mass StC
9:30 a St. Vincent StC
MOMs Grp StC
Christian Services StC
5:30 p HC religious ed.
5 9 a Mass StC & StM
9:30 Adoration StC
10a bingo HC Marysville K of C
5:30 p Religious Ed HC
6:45 Prayer Group
7 p Choir Practice HC
K of C Membership
RCIA HC
8 p K of C Meeting
6 ASH WEDNESDAY
7:45 a Mass HC
9a Mass StM & HC
11a Mass StC
4:30p ASH SERVICE HC &StC
7 p Mass HC & StC
Bingo HC Marine City K ofC
7 9 a Mass StM & StC
7:30 p Ensemble StC
8 9 a Mass StM & HC
9 3 p Confessions StC
4p Mass StC
5:30 p Mass HC
10 8 a Mass HC
9:30 a Mass HC child liturgy
10 a Mass StM
Choir Practice StC
11:30 a Mass StC child liturgy
11 9a Mass StC
9:30 a St. Vincent StC
MOMs Grp StC
5:30 p Religious Ed HC—1st Reconciliation
6:30 p Parish Council HC
12 9 a Mass StC & StM
9:30 StC Christian Service
10a bingo HC Marysville K of C
5:30 p Religious Ed HC—1st Reconciliation
6:45 p Prayer Grp StC
7 p Choir Practice HC
RCIA HC
13 9 a Mass StM & HC
6:45 Lent Bible study StC
7 p Handbell Practice HC
Bingo Marine City K of C
9 a Mass StM & StC
7:30 p Ensemble StC
15 9 a Mass StM & HC
16 3 p Confessions HC
4 p Mass, StC Ladies Guild
Corporate Communion
5:30 p Mass HC
17 8 a Mass HC
9:30 a Mass HC child liturgy
10 a Mass StM
Choir Practice StC
11:30 a Mass StC child liturgy
18 9 a Mass StC
9:30 a St. Vincent StC
MOMs Grp StC
5:30 p Religious Ed HC
7 p D of I meeting HC offsite
19 9 a Mass StC & StM
10a bingo HC Marysville K of C
12-6p K of C booksale
5:30 p Religious Ed HC
6:45 p Prayer Grp StC
7 p Choir Practice HC
RCIA HC
20 9 a Mass StM & HC
12-6p K of C booksale
6:45 Lent Bible study StC
7 p Handbell Practice HC
7 p bingo Marine City K of C
21 9 a Mass StM & StC
12-6 K of C book sale
7:30 p Ensemble StC
22 9 a Mass StM & HC
7:30p K of C 4th degree
23 3 p Confessions StC
4p Mass StC
5:30 p Mass HC
24 8 a Mass HC
8:30—12p AYCE KofC -HC
9:30 a Mass HC child liturgy
10 a Mass StM
Choir Practice StC
11:30 a Mass StC child liturgy
25 9 a Mass StC
9:30 a St. Vincent StC
MOMs Grp StC
5:30 p Religious Ed HC
7 pm Altar Society Mtg HC
26 9 a Mass StC & StM
10a Bingo HC Marysville K of C
5:30 p Religious Ed HC
6:45 p Prayer Grp StC
7 p Choir Practice HC
Handbell practice HC
RCIA HC
27 9 a Mass StM & HC
6p Lenten Series HC
7 p Handbell Practice HC
7 p Bingo HC Marine City Kof C
28 9 a Mass StM & StC
7:30 p Ensemble StC
29 9a Mass StM & HC
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