Our Lady On The River Parish of Holy Cross, St. Catherine and St. Mark
Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2008
Sponsor of the Week Picture This
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, Beverly Carr, Lillian Downhauser, Ernest Craft, Anne Guillery, Vincent John, Jim Knapp, Sally Lozen, Barbara Malik, Jackie McIntosh,
Aaron Milenbaugh, Amanda O’Regan, Ted Pilawski, Bill Rumenapp, Bill Sadecki, Connie Spangler, David Somervell, the Steven’s Family, MaryAnn Townsend and Catherine
Ziegler
Holy Cross: Mary M. Achatz, David Arnold, Rita Babel, Sue Ann Balaker, David Basney, Chuck Baumgarten, Bernard Endres, Jill (Postalka) Furtaw, Patricia Furton, Carl
Gilbert, Cindy Griffor, Maureen Grottke, Evelyn Gutt, Stephanie Hartney, Elizabeth Heilman, Agnes Horn, Shirley Ivan, Casmir Jaworowicz, Sr., Jim Keelan, Kevin Jeff
Kocher, Jim Kuykendall, Patrick LaBelle, Julia Lange, Robert & Helen Leibold, Gerald Magnan, Josephine Michalski, Marty Osborne, Tony Pizzo, Larry & Barb Rutkowski,
Stanley Rutkowski, Lorena Sadler, Helen Schweihofer, Joann Shano, Barbara Shonk, Deborah Steinmetz, Alice Trader, Carol Uppleger
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.
***Holy Cross Catholic School***
(810) 765-3591 FAX: (810) 765-9074
www.HolyCrossOnline.net
e-mail school@holycrossonline.net
Amanda Lund, principal
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
Names will remain on the sick list for a length of four weeks. Please contact the office to make other arrangements.
Died in Christ
Please remember in your prayers:
V Thaddeus Kajder
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
Let the Perpetual Light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen.
FR.MATT’S MATTERS
REGARDING CHRISTS DEATH AND ANTI-SEMITISM
Holy Week approaches, and we have heard much from John’s Gospel in this first year of the three year Sunday Bible cycle. On Good Friday each year we read
the ‘passion’ story of Jesus from John’s Gospel. It is worthwhile to clarify the choice of words in John’s Gospel. His Gospel makes frequent use of the phraseology “the
Jews” in several contexts. One may get the mistaken impression that “the Jews” is consistently a reference to all the Jewish people around Jesus in His historical life. What
is often meant by “the Jews” in the context of the arrest, torture and death of Jesus, are certain leaders of the Jewish people, e.g. some combination of lead priests, council
members, Pharisees or scribes. It is by no means a message of the four Gospels that a majority of Jesus’ own people (the Jews) were hostile to Him or wanted Him killed.
Our Catholic Church of recent history has been emphatic in teaching us respect for our “older siblings” in Biblical faith, the Jewish people. I do not need to list what
anti-Semitism (the bigoted, hostile prejudice towards Jewish people) has accomplished in atrocities over the past centuries. Our Lord Jesus forgave ALL people involved in
His physical death. The New Testament (the earliest church testimony) teaches that all of us in our sinfulness are the reason why He accepted a humiliating death, so that
all people of all time might be moved (lifted) to love as He loves. When we say ‘all of us’ we mean all people regardless of historical time, because the death of Jesus
occurred in time/space but is rooted in unlimited eternal significance.
Also, the Catholic Church has directly instructed us when we portray (in any art form) the last day of the earthly life of our Lord Jesus to take great care not to
exaggerate beyond the Biblical evidence the role of Jesus’ fellow Jews in His death (for obvious reasons!). Regarding this I mention Mel Gibson’s film ‘The Passion of the
Christ’. A few cautions regarding said film. It has some appropriately scary and beautiful moments, yet it extends the drama with speculative scenes. I’ve seen the movie
twice or more and the role of the Jewish leaders is arguably over cooked. So too, while Jesus did endure a bloody torturous death, He was not a real life reverse action film
hero (accepting a bath of violence to self instead of dishing it out). There is no Biblical or historically credible evidence that Jesus could or would superhumanly absorb the
torture portrayed (as though He was amazingly more able to withstand torture than another healthy male of the same age.) Historic Roman flagellation tails were not the
20-30 pound obscenities in the movie, which would break the spinal cord on the second blow. The movie is not Gospel, it’s Mel Gibson’s work, somewhat factual, also
somewhat misleading.
CONGRATULATIONS AND PRAYERS FOR OUR REGIONAL BISHOP EARL BOYEA. He starts as the new Bishop of the Lansing Diocese April 27th, just after
he’s here for Confirmations April 13th! It’s great he can be here with us, and a blessing of new adventure in the Lord for Bishop Boyea.
Always with prayer, Fr. Matt Ellis
associate@OurLadyontheRiver.net
Readings for the Week of March 9, 2008
Sunday: Ez 37:12-14/Rom 8:8-11/Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45
Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62/Jn 8:1-11
Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Jn 8:31-42
Thursday: Gn 17:3-9/Jn 8:51-59
Friday: Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42
Saturday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Rom 4:13,16- 18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a
Next Sunday: Mt 21:1-11/Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6-11/Mt 26:14-27:66 or 27:11-54
©Liturgical Publications Inc.
A Note From The Principal
Why is a Catholic education important? This is a question that I hear a lot. There are many answers because it is important to each person for their own unique reasons.
For some people, it is a family tradition, for others, it is the characteristically smaller class sizes. In my opinion, the reason a Catholic education is important is because it
is the embodiment of our faith. A Catholic school provides an environment for Catholics and all Christians to express and truly LIVE their faith. When a child is having a bad
day, we can talk about it, looking at what we think Jesus would do. If a child or adult has a family tragedy, we can come together and pray, not just say “I’m sorry to hear
that” or “I’m sure it will all work out.”
At Holy Cross Catholic School, we provide an education for the WHOLE child. We offer a quality academic program supported by teachers who are willing to go the extra
mile to help each child reach his or her full potential. We offer athletics that allow all students to be a part of the team while learning the fundamentals of the various sports.
We offer additional activities for students who may not choose the athletic path, including Academic Olympics, Drama Club, and Children’s Choir. Most importantly, we
instill the values and faith in your children while they are with us. We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children, and are grateful to be able to be
PARTNERS in the education of our students.
Today is the Our Lady on the River Campus Open House. Both schools and our activity center will be open from 1:00-3:00 p.m. It is truly more than just Cardinal Mooney
Catholic College Preparatory High School and Holy Cross Catholic School. We are blessed in this parish to be able to provide a lifetime of Catholic education. Your
children have the potential for a complete Catholic education on the same familiar grounds. The young children are able to see the success of the older students as they
become middle schoolers. They are also able to witness faith-based education in action as many of our students travel “next door” to high school. I encourage you, if you
have ever even THOUGHT about a quality Catholic education for your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or neighbors, to come and visit Holy Cross Catholic School
and Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School. Teachers, parents, and principals will be on hand to answer your questions and tell you more about our school programs.
Do you think that a Catholic education is beyond your budget? There are numerous ways to reduce your tuition, including scholarships, grants, and the SCRIP program.
More information is available at today’s open house, or any time in the school office! Perhaps your children are grown, but you’d like to help others provide a Catholic
education for their children. This can be done at NO COST to YOU! Just take advantage of our SCRIP program and adopt a family today!
I hope to see you or someone you know this afternoon!
In His Service,
Mrs. Amanda Lund, Principal
principal@holycrossonline.net
Mass Intentions
Monday, March 10
9:00 a.m. at St. Catherine Church
V Joel Edie by Family
Tuesday, March 11
9:00 a.m. at St. Catherine Church
V Alger Malo by Joanne Schuler
(23rd Anniversary Remembrance)
V Paul Moran by Mother
(Birthday Remembrance)
V Earl Sands by Family
V Kingsley, and Beloved Family & Friends
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
Wednesday, March 12
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
9:00 a.m. The People of Holy Cross Church
Thursday, March 13
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
9:00 a.m. The People of Holy Cross Church
Friday, March 14
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
9:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church
V Helen Basset by Family
(Birthday Remembrance)
V Jim & Jerry Dupuie by Family
Saturday, March 15
4:00 p.m. at St. Catherine Church
V Mary Check by Family
V Robert Eichberger by Wifeelen
V Donald Baranowski by Wife, Barbara
5:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Church
V Cliff & Dan Osterland by Wife, Mother & Family
V Martha Krutsch by Dave & Shirley Gamacheelen
Sunday, March 16
8:00 a.m. The People of Holy Cross Church
V Sophie Maida by Fr. Matt Ellis
9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Church
V Alex S. Dziedzic by Adam Dziedzic & Maria Shovan
10:00 a.m. at St. Mark Chapel
11:30 a.m. at St. Catherine Church
V Mildred Havener by Marconi Family
V Joseph Kersykowski by Wife
(Birthday Remembrance)
2008 Lent & Easter Schedule
Communal Reconciliation Service with Private Confession
7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13 @ St. Catherine
Individual Sacrament of Reconciliation
3:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Saturdays @ Holy Cross
2nd & 4th Saturdays @ St. Catherine
8:15 a.m. 1st Fridays @ St. Mark
(No confessions on Holy Saturday, March 22)
Stations of the Cross – Every Friday in Lent
9:30 a.m. @ St. Mark
5:30 p.m. @ Holy Cross
7:00 p.m. @ St. Catherine
Other Events During Lent
6:45 p.m. Lenten Renewal Bible Study Wednesdays St. Catherine
6:00 p.m. Ecumenical Lenten Series Wednesdays Marine City Churches
Please Note: No Fish Fry at Algonac K of C
Holy Week (Triduum)
7:00 p.m. Holy Thursday Mass (March 20) @ St. Catherine
(Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from the conclusion of Mass until Midnight)
Good Friday Services (March 21) @ Holy Cross
10:00 a.m. Ecumenical Cross Walk
12:00 p.m. Living Stations of the Cross
1:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Holy Saturday (March 22)
12:00 p.m. Food Basket Blessing @ St. Mark
Easter Egg Hunt Follows @ St. Mark
12:30 p.m. Food Basket Blessing @ Holy Cross
1:30 p.m. Food Basket Blessing @ St. Catherine
DUSK Easter Vigil Mass @ St. Catherine
Easter Sunday (March 23)
8:00 a.m. @ Holy Cross 10:00 a.m. @ St. Mark
9:00 a.m. @ St. Catherine 11:30 a.m. @ St. Catherine
9:30 a.m. @ Holy Cross 12:30 p.m. @ Holy Cross
Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 9, 2008
Our Lady on the River Parish
Words to Live By
To respond to God’s voice resounding in the depths of our conscience and to choose good is the most sublime use of human freedom. It is, in a real sense, to
make the choice between life and death.
-Pope John Paul II
Lent is the season that runs from Ash Wednesday until the start of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Good Friday is a day of fasting and abstinence and all Fridays
of Lent are days of abstinence.
The law of fasting binds people between 18 and 60 years of age and allows only one full meal a day but does not prohibit taking some food in the morning and
evening, drinking ordinary liquids does not break the fast.
The law of abstinence binds people 14 years and older and forbids the use of meat, but not of eggs, the products of milk or condiments made of animal fat.
Permissible are soups flavored with meat, meat gravy and sauces.
Lenten Observances
K of C News
Algonac Council 7227
Euchre Club
The next meeting of the Euchre Club will be March 17th. Information will be posted in upcoming bulletins.
Book Sale
The next book sale will be Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, March 18th, 19th & 20th from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thanks for your support.
Ladies Auxiliary News
The next meeting will be Thursday, March 13th at 1:00 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall. New members are always welcome.
“Jesus is Resurrection and Life”
Let us give praise and thanks!
On this fifth Sunday in Lent, we hope that the graces of this season will continue to renew our parish and our families in faith and love. We are all given gifts to help
us through this Lenten season (and all of life), including the gift of Scripture, which is near to us, on our lips and in our hearts, living and effective. St. Jerome said: “To ignore
Scripture is to ignore Christ.” “That is why it is important, Pope Benedict says, that every Christian live in contact and in personal dialogue with the word of God, given to us
in Sacred Scripture.”
The readings of this Sunday brings us once again Jesus, the compassion, presence, and life of God who heals and restores. Chapter 11 of John is the focus of our
journey into Holy Week and experiencing the Paschal Mystery. Everything is seen in light of Jesus who proclaims Who He is and what He is about: “I am the resurrection
and the life: whoever believes in Me, though he should die, will come to life and whoever is alive and believes in Me will never die.” This is the heart of our belief. There are so
many who doubt. Jesus asks Martha “Do you believe this?” Do we believe this? Do you believe that Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life? Let us pray these remaining
days of Lent that we may all come to live His life more fully in our own.
Next week we live the holiest week of our Church’s liturgical year. It is the week that reminds us that Easter is right around the corner, bringing our interior sight of
faith the reality of the Resurrection and the renewed presence of the Risen Lord Jesus in our midst.
Adult Lenten Renewal and Scripture
The final gathering of our weekly scripture sharing will take place on Wednesday, March 12th in St. Catherine Activity Center. The scripture sharing will begin at
6:45 p.m. This week, as we conclude the Lenten series, we invite all who come to enjoy a simple soup meal beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Activity Center, followed by
sharing of God’s word. Everyone is always welcome. Come for the first time or for the fifth time. Bring a friend.
Additional Thanks
Last week’s experience of the Marine City Ministerial Association Ecumenical Lenten Prayer Service is still very much present in good thought and thanksgiving.
When we meet together across denominations to pray in spirit and truth, and meet to serve the Lord together by working for and in our local and wider communities, we truly
come to know the spring within us that is indeed welling up to eternal life. Many thanks to Rev. Becky Lepley, Troy, Daniel, and all involved in the planning sessions. Our
own Holy Cross HandBell Choir provided a magnificent and inspiring prelude. Thank you, Diane and choir, and to Carol and the Interfaith choir as well. The soup meal
preceding the service was enjoyable, and we thank all for the delicious variety of homemade soups and breads. God bless you.
Trivia
The answer to last week’s question is: Isaiah 37 and II Kings 19. Two complete chapters nearly identical!
New Question: What two men in Bible history held a conference on the top of a building?
With prayer for you and your family,
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak,csj
Pastoralminister@ourladyontheriver.net
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
The Children’s Liturgy program will be offered the duration of Lent. We hope to make this experience enlightening and encouraging to all of our children to grow
closer to God. The Masses to participate in for children’s liturgy are:
Holy Cross - 9:30 a.m.
St. Catherine’s - 11:30 a.m.
Adult Scripture Reading
The 5th and final gathering of the parish Adult Lenten Renewal and Scripture takes place Wednesday, March 12th at 6:45 p.m. All are invited to come early and enjoy a
simple soup meal prior to the session beginning at 6:00 p.m. in St. Catherine Activity Center. Place your name on this ticket and bring it with you. Bring a friend! Hope to
see you Wednesday. All are welcome!
Admit one
Thursday Mass in March
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
Holy Cross in the month of March.
Good Help Needed
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School is searching for good, qualified people interested in becoming members of the School Advisory Board. Education,
Finance, Development, Building & Grounds, and Alumni are the areas where experience, interest are needed.
The term served would be for three years beginning the month of August 2008. Interested parties should send a letter of interest that includes a brief resume and/or
area of expertise to:
Cardinal Mooney Catholic, ATTN: Sister Karen
660 South Water Street, Marine City, MI 48039
DEADLINE: April 1st.
Sharing the Gospel
If your sister is very sick, pray for her. Ask God to send his healing power to make your sister feel better. Decorate a card to make her feel better. Fix her a bowl of
chicken noodle soup on a tray with a few crackers. Put a cool damp cloth on her forehead to keep her fever down. Put a colorful blanket on her to keep her warm. Your loving
care will help her feel better.
Prayer
Jesus, please heal the sick in our church community.
Something to Draw
Draw a colorful quilt with 16 squares to cover someone who is sick.
Mission for the Week
I will ask God in the morning and at night to make
my family healthy and wise.
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Lenten Lunch and Learn
St. Mary Parish Nurse - Maureen Duncan, RN
Wednesday, March 12th
The Power to End Stroke
The class will be held @ St. Mary Community Center, 811 Orchard, St. Clair from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. A free light lunch will be provided. and free give-a-ways.
To register, call St. Mary’s parish office at 810-329-2255. Seating is limited!
Holy Cross Altar Society
Altar Duty for March
March 7th & 14th:
Marilynn Dunn
Marilyn Gregic
March 21st & 28th:
Janet Zweng
Joyce Street
A Lenten Choir Fest, featuring area church choirs will take place on Sunday, March 16th at St Catherine Church in Algonac at 3:00 p.m.
Participating choirs will be First Evangelical Lutheran, Trinity Methodist, Church of Christ, Algonac Baptist, Holy Cross, Cardinal Mooney High School and St
Catherine.
Handel’s Chorus “And the Glory of the Lord” will be featured, combining all choirs to close the program.
Refreshment and fellowship will follow the program.
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday During Lent
St. Mark 9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross 5:30 p.m.
St. Catherine 7:00 p.m.
Living Stations Good Friday
Holy Cross 12:00 p.m.
Come and Experience the Love and Power Of Jesus!
The Stations of the Cross originated in medieval Europe when wars prevented pilgrims from reaching the Holy Land. Each of the 14 ‘stations’ commemorates a key event
as Jesus Christ accepted, then carried his cross on the way to his crucifixion at Calvary.
Join us at St Catherine Church on Friday, March 14th at 7:00 p.m. as Bill Richart, Catholic evangelist and musician, leads us on a journey alongside Jesus, using
music, preaching and artwork to bring alive the incredible sacrifice paid for us by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Be transformed as we walk with Jesus on the way to his ultimate sacrifice of Love-Death on the Cross.
Living Stations of the Cross
Jesus showed His love for us by dying on the Cross for us. Now the young adults of our parish can share Jesus’ tribulations with their parish family by
participating in this year’s presentation of the Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday.
Parishioners 13 years of age and older who would like to take part in this story of love are invited to contact Mrs. Kirsten Lents 810-794-0487 or Mrs. Catherine
Nutter 810-794-9493.
Please help us hold up our courageous men and women of the Armed Forces with prayer and recognition for the acts of protection they wholeheartedly and
selflessly continue to grace us with in our country. If you have family or close ones you would like to add to our prayer chain, please call any office of Our Lady on the River
or email us at bulletin@OurLadyontheRiver.net.
To Benefit Holy Cross School
The Galley Restaurant in Algonac has offered to donate profits from their Lenten cod dinners to Holy Cross School! The cost of dinner is $8.00; $1.25 of that will
be rebated to school.
This special will continue Wednesdays through Sundays, after 4:00 p.m. throughout Lent. The Galley is on Dyke Road, in front of Kroger; phone number
810.794.4844.
Thank you to The Galley! Families who enjoy Lenten fish fries: please consider patronizing this establishment.
Prayer For The Military
“Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask
this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Spc. William Goldenbogen US Army Reserve
Patrick Loudy US Army
T-Sgt Robert Mitchell USAF Reserve
Maj. Christopher Neiman USAF
LTJG Jason Neiman USCG
Jason Rumenapp US Army
Spc. William Goldenbogen US Army Reserve
-Please let us know of any updates to this list
Social Justice Committee Announcements
“Do what is right in front of you, that needs to be done.” Mother Teresa
The Season for Nonviolence
January 30th - April 4th, 2008
As you know, the Season of Nonviolence is being celebrated from January 30th - April 4th, 2008. We have been giving you regular updates on the Blue Water Pax
Christi/Season for Nonviolence Film Series. At the Newman Center - Downtown on Main St. just north of the McMorran fountain. This week the series is completed on
Friday, March,14th. Arlington West: Thousands of crosses placed in the west coast beach sands, a memorial representing the fallen in our Iraq war, evoke deep and varied
responses from those visiting and passing by. For more information contact Mike McCarthy at 810-982-2870.
Be sure to mark your calendars for Angela Rochon from St. Catherine who will be speaking at the Algonac/Clay Library: March 24th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Building
Homes for the Homeless in India. The influence of Mahatma Gandhi's on Laurie Baker, renowned British-born Indian architect and humanitarian. Our former Associate
Pastor, Father Koshy will join Angela. He is from the little village area where Laurie Baker and his family lived.
Holy Cross Easter Choir
The extra Easter Day Mass at Holy Cross at 12:30 p.m. needs a choir. We will rehearsal on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m., except Holy Saturday until Easter.
This choir is especially planned for children and families. All generations are welcome and encouraged to sing! I guess we could say that this is the All
Generations Easter Choir! Don't' send your child, BRING your child!
Come and share the mission and joy of Christian song! Music is evangelism and the Church has always valued its role in teaching and outreach. It's not
decoration, but it IS preaching!
~Daniel Susan, Director of Music Ministries
Welcome All Children
along with your Parents, Grandparents, or Godparents to the …
Annual Holy Saturday Easter Egg Hunt
St. Mark on Harsens Island.
Families from Our Lady on the River Parish are invited to join and share the fun! Please RSVP St. Mark’s office @ 810-748-3828 by Tuesday, March 11th. We need to
know: Family Name, Phone Number and the ages of the children who are 10 years old or younger, so supplies, treats, and prizes can be ordered. We can't wait to see you
at St. Mark on Harsens Island. Plan to meet in Church by 11:50 a.m. so that Father Sig can start the Blessing of the Food Baskets promptly at 12 noon. The Hunt begins
right after!
Attention Gentlemen
of St Catherine
Do you attend Sunday Mass regularly? Would you like to become an Usher at the 11:30 a.m. Mass?
We are looking for a few more men to help our Church by Ushering at the Sunday Mass. If you are interested, please contact the office at 794-3301 or John Vance
at 794-5837.
Daughters of Isabella #0419
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, March 17th at the K of C Hall on King Rd. Lunch will be served @ 12:00 p.m. Please remember your dinner service and
food for SVdP. Our annual dues are now due at this time.
St. Catherine’s M.O.M.S. Group
The St. Catherine’s M.O.M.S. Group is hosting Mary’s Way of the Cross on Monday, March 10th @ 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherine’s. All are welcome and encouraged to
attend. Light refreshments will be served. Babysitting is also available.
2008 Marine City Ministerial Association
Lenten Series
*Life or Death?*
Each Wednesday of Lent
6:00 p.m. Soup & Bread Supper 7:00 p.m. Lenten Series Service
**
*March 12 * St. Mark's Episcopal*
* "Choosing Now rather than Later."*
**
*GoodFriday
Cross Walk * 10:00 a.m.*
* Starts at Holy Cross & ends at St. John's
League of Catholic Women
Meeting March 12th, 2008
A Mass for living members of the League of Catholic Women will be celebrated by Father Simeon Iber, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Church in Port Huron on
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008. Music provided by Sue Grandy, music minister of St. Mary Community, Port Huron.
Luncheon will follow at the Fogcutter, 511 Fort St. Port Huron. The guest speaker will be, Mary Ann Stackpoole. Chairpersons for the meeting are, Angela Klein,
Mary Kay Odgers and Carolyn Corbin.
Please mail reservations to Katie Ricketts, 906 Hollis St. Port Huron, MI 48060 or phone 810-982-7418. Cost $13.00.
Everyone is invited to attend the mass at 11:00 a.m.
Holy Cross Altar Society
No Bake - Bake Sale
We will have a No-Bake Sale
Without a single drop of sweat
You will not have to heat the kitchen
Nor turn on the oven yet.
There’s no chance of spilling goodies
In the car that you have got
And our waistline will not grow
With the calories we baked or bought
Just place the money you would spend
on flour, sugar and spice
In an envelope marked No-Bake
And our treasury will find it very nice
We thank you for Not Baking
We thank you for your check
For the money will build our treasury
And Our Parish will benefit
This fundraiser is open to all
Members of the parish
Monies used for altar supplies
Checks payable to the Altar Society
Mail to:
Delores Smith
318 S. Belle River, Apt #2
Marine City, MI 48039
St. Augustine Rummage Sale
April 3rd - 5th
St. Augustine Parish Hall, Richmond
Donations of clean, gently used items and clothing can be dropped off at the parish hall: Monday - Wednesday, March 31st- April 2nd between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sale Dates:
Thursday, April 3rd 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Friday, April 4th 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 5th 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the St. Augustine Altar Sodality
For more information, contact Kathy @ 586-727-3666
Holy Cross Catholic School 19th Annual
Irish Night Dinner & Auction
Saturday, March 8th, 2008 ** 5:30 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
K of C Banquet & Conference Center
6385 King Road, Marine City 48039
Doors Open at 5:30 p.m.
$35 per person
includes dinner and open bar
Tickets available at Holy Cross School 810-765-3591 or the Parish Offices
FIFTH SUNDAY AT FIVE
Vespers and Concert Series
Sunday, March 30, 5:00 p.m. Holy Cross Church
The concert follows Vespers, a short service of Psalms and prayers. The Marine City High School Chorale is the featured guest ensemble. Posters and sound clips are
available on the Music Ministries page of the website, www.holycrossonline.net/music. Free. All are welcome.
Our Lady on the River Parish Christian Service
The next Meeting for Christian Service will be Monday, March 31st at 9:30 a.m. in the St Catherine Activity Center. We will be discussing Senior Bingo for April
and the Blood Drive.
All parish members are welcome to join us.
Thank You!
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary and OLR Christian Service
I would like to personally thank each and every one of you for participating at the “sewing bee” for ConKerr Cancer on Sunday, February 17. I was certainly
surprised to see such a large group when I arrived, considering the weather elements that afternoon. Your donation of time and effort with our pillowcase project is truly
appreciated. It is amazing how the simple gesture of giving a pillowcase makes a difference!
I look forward to continue work with you to further support ConKerr Cancer.
Sincerely,
Sue Ellen Kosmos
Detroit Regional Coordinator ConKerr Cancer
You are Invited!
The men of St. Catherine’s Church are invited to participate in the Sixth Annual Conference for Men. The location of the conference is at U of D Mercy, Calihan
Hall, in Detroit.
I have been appointed coordinator for the Church of St. Catherine and will have tickets available after Weekend Masses or you may call me to make arrangements.
Car pooling will be available as well as bus transportation. The conference date is Saturday, April 12th and will begin at 8:00 A.M. and conclude with Mass at 3:30 P.M.
Lunch will be provided.
I have attended the past two conferences and was not only impressed by the number of men attending, but what a blessing from God as well. You are welcomed
to bring your young adult son’s with you as well. I look forward to a good turnout from our Church and hope you can join us
Bob Pontseele @ 810-794-1195
The Best of Ireland
November 4th-14th, 2008
The 11-day visit to the land of hearty meals and friendly people is hosted by Fr. Richard Cavellier.
Round trip airfare from Detroit
First class/select hotels with private bath
Irish breakfast
Seven dinners
Private coach throughout
Admission fees, porterage
And much more!
With tours to: Waterford, Kilarney, Gallway and Dublin.
One of the highlights of this tour will be our visit to the village of Knock where our Blessed Mother appeared in 1879. This village is considered the Lourdes of Ireland.
If you would like to consider this journey of a lifetime, for only $2399.00p/p/d/o, contact Fr. Cavellier (586-791-5450 at St Valerie of Ravenna Parish for a tour brochure and
detailed information.
Our Lady on the River Calendar of Events
Monday, March 10
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
9:30 a.m. St. Catherine St Vincent de Paul
MOMS Group at St Catherine
10:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross at St Catherine
5:30 p.m. Religious Education at Holy Cross
6:30 p.m. Parish Council at Holy Cross
Tuesday, March 11
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
Mass at St. Mark
5:30 p.m. Religious Education at Holy Cross
7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal at Holy Cross
8:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Membership, Algonac
Wednesday, March 12
9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Mass at St. Mark
6:00 p.m. MCMA Lenten Series
6:45 p.m. Lent Bible Study at St Catherine
7:00 p.m. RCIA at Holy Cross
Handbell Choir Rehearsal at Holy Cross
Bingo at Marine City K of C
Thursday, March 13
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mark
Mass at Holy Cross
7:00 p.m. Communal Reconciliation w/ Private Confessions @ StC
Friday, March 14
9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Mass at St. Mark
9:30 a.m. Stations of the Cross at St Mark
5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross at Holy Cross
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross at St Catherine
Saturday, March 15
3:00 p.m. Confessions at Holy Cross
4:00 p.m. Mass at St Catherine
Ladies Guild Corporate Communion
4:30 p.m. Easter Choir at Holy Cross
5:30 p.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Sunday, March 16
8:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
9:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross, Children Liturgy
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
3:00 p.m. Choir Fest at St Catherine
3:30 p.m. St Patrick's Dinner K of C, Algonac
Liturgical Schedule
ATTENTION LECTORS
EASTER VIGIL MASS WILL BEGIN @ APPROXIMATELY 7:30 P.M.
Day/Time
Lectors
Altar Servers
EME
Ushers
Sacristan/Greeters
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Kim Busuttil
Retta
Kosciolek
Aaron Milenbaugh
Alan Milenbaugh
Nicholas Todino
Jeanne Crowl
Wanda Edie
Carol Fett
Aline Irving
Joan Klebba
John McQuade
John Vance
Karl Malik
Harold Meldrum
Craig Neumann
W Edie/Sacristan
Cathy Cartwright
Jim Kane
Jan Long
Sandy Malik
5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Ed Trudell
Kyla Hatcher
Thomas Strieter
Natalie Sykes
Ed Terhune
Mark Markel
Harold Beck
Richard Kolcz
Jack Ameel
Bob Beauvais
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
Holy Cross
Melanie Heitz
Veronica Heitz
Mitchell Hurttgam
Lucaas Laster
Brandon Downey
Dennis Fracassi
Art Rose
Ralph Moldenhauer
Fred Zweng
Ralph Nichols
Andy Markel
Tom Schweihofer
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Bob Zweng
David & Grant Sharpe
Abagail Vernier
Benjamin Rickel
Outreach:
Richard Bober
Team 2
10:00 a.m.
St. Mark
Jenny Lathem
Jim Laethem
Please help if
needed
Bill Forster
Jim Miller
11:30 a.m.
St Catherine
Nick Licari
Maureen
Morehead
Child Liturgy:
Angela Rochon
Rachael Winquest
Maria Winquest
Alex May
Judy Antkowiak
Tony Antkowiak
Rosetta Babisz
Mary Jo Bor
Sister Geraldine
Gene Elrod
Doug Bassil
Wally Burgess
Evert Eklund
Chuck Gerlando
P Johnston/Sacristan
Barbara Ptasnik
Elfriede Trombley
Eric Morehead
Maureen Morehead
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
St. Mark
100 Families
40 Envelopes: $1,064.00
Loose Cash: $55.00
Total: $1,119.00
Holy Cross
1015 Families
338 Envelopes $9,552.00
Loose Cash $364.03
Children $19.25 Total $9,935.28
St. Catherine Church
227 Parish Families
236 Envelopes: $5,671.50
Loose: $307.13
Children: $12.50
Total $5,991.13
Collection of Sunday, March 2, 2008
One In The Spirit Prayer Group
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 at 6:45 p.m. in St Catherine Chapel. All Our Lady on the River 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.
Attention St. Catherine Greeters
If you will be attending the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Easter Sunday, Please come early to welcome others. Please help out if you are in attendance as we do not have a
regular schedule to this Mass.
Thank You
And The Winners Are…..
1st Place (tied) Joan Brown & Ted Abraham
2nd Place Dan Lavere
Would you like to be a winner at the K of C - Algonac Euchre Night? This event takes place on alternating Mondays. Plan to join us, our next Euchre Night is
Monday, March 17th.
Big Bingo Winner
Congratulations to Amy Hall, a new Tuesday Morning Bingo player, the lucky winner of $3,786.00 on the Progressive Bingo, winning on 53 out of 59 numbers. 130
Bingo Players came to the K of C Hall on Range Road and Ravenswood to try their luck on February 26th. Over a 13 year period, the Tuesday Morning Bingo has donated
$197,060 to lower the Holy Cross Activity Center Debt. Another $5,000 will be presented to our pastor, Fr. Jim Lopez the first part of March 2008.
We offer a new Breakfast Bingo, which includes a sheet of nine Bingo cards, a donut, and a cup of coffee for $5.00. A great deal of the success of our Bingo is due
to the pleasant, smiling, fun-loving volunteers who help out year round. For more information please contact Bob Thompson @ 810-278-1043.
Harbor Health Corner
Fever in Children
Fever is the body's defense mechanism against bacteria or viruses. The body attempts to create extra heat so the foreign organism cannot survive. The part of the
brain that controls body temperature is not fully developed in children. If you take a child's temperature in the mouth or the ear, the normal temperature is 97.7-99.1 degrees-
F. If your child has a fever, check with your doctor or pharmacist in regard to medications. The dosage will depend on both the age and weight of your child.
Harbor Health Services provides Home Health Care for all children who are in need.
Harbor Health Services 810-0765-7144.
Thoughts From Your Pastoral Associate
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: ____________
St Patrick's Day Dinner
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Algonac Knights of Columbus Hall
Corner of Marsh and Mill Road
Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
Dinner Served at 4:00 p.m.
Corned Beef, Cabbage, Carrots, Potatoes, Bread,
Dessert and Refreshments.
$12.00 adults (12 years and older)
$5.00 Children under 12
Only 100 Tickets will be sold
No tickets sold after 03/10/08
Call: Earl 794-9876; Doug 765-0104;
Greg 794-2896 or Bill 794-7489
Spring Fever Party
presented by Widowed Friends
Join us for dinner, dancing, conversation, fun and games. Meet new people and connect with old friends .
River Crest Banquet Hall
900 W. Avon in Rochester
Sunday, April 6th, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
$25.00 (includes tax & gratuity)
Cash Bar will be available
RSVP by March 21st to:Gerry Crowe
5116 Windham Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
For more information, call Claudette @ 248-542-2584 or Gerry @ 586-794-0477
Jesus Said:
“Come, and you will see”
John 1:39
Men’s Discernment Weekend
For men 16 years of age and older who are considering the Priesthood
March 27th-30th, 2008
(Begins @ 6:00 p.m. Thursday and ends around noon on Sunday)
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
2701 Chicago Blvd.
Detroit, Mi 48226
Pre-registration is required
with the signature of Pastor
Please contact the
Vocation Office to register by
Monday, March 24th, 2008.
313-237-5875
Discernment Weekend
CSA Minute
“From Tree to Cross: Bridging the Gap”
All those who minister throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit will gather at Sacred Heart Major Seminary this week for a renewal gathering at “From Tree to Cross:
Bridging the Gap.”
The day will feature a presentation by Megan McKenna, an internationally known author, lecturer, retreat leader, spiritual director and storyteller. She will examine
how the Word of God and our traditions take us from the Garden of Eden, with the tree of the knowledge of good and bad, to the tree of life and wood of the Cross and
everlasting life - to Resurrection..
Funded by your gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal, “From Tree to Cross: Bridging the Gap” is co-sponsored by the Office for Pastoral Ministries, Office for
Family Ministry, Office for Faith Formation/Catechetic, Shared Ministry Association and Adult Faith Formation Association.
National Marriage Encounter
National Marriage Encounter is a weekend experience of rediscovery and renewal designed to make your good marriage even better.
For more information, call Rich & Fran @ 586-838-4447, Tim & Ann @ 248-634-8924, or visit the web at www.national-marriage-encounter.org.
The Gospel today, challenges us to see and believe the signs of grace in our lives: joy, peace, forgiveness, mercy and kindness.
Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brings joy, peace, forgiveness, mercy and kindness to the hurting hearts of the poor.
Q’s & A’s
Q - How is the date for Easter determined.?
A Since the Council of Nicaea in 325, the dating of Easter has been that it be celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox. It is celebrated
on a Sunday on varying dates between March 22nd and April 25th.
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