Our Lady On The River Parish  Holy Cross, Marine City; St. Catherine, Algonac MI; St. Mark, Harsens Island
Sponsor of the Week       Real Estate One Westrick Association / Wynne Achatz
Third Sunday in Lent March 15, 2009

Please pray for our sick and suffering
St. Catherine: Jessica Achatz, Hank Babisz, Angela Bills, Beverly Carr, Dean Bryeans, Yolanda Cassanova, Fr. Gregory Deters, Darrell Doughtery, Janice Doughtery, Carol Dyde, Fr. Art Fauser, Betty Flum, Ruby Gerow, Jay Gibson, Anne Guillery, Nancy Austin Halverson, Ellen Hatcher, Maureen Ireland, Nina Johnson, Richard Koss, Nicole Lake, Regina Lomasney, Mary Lorkowski, Zitta Marconi, James Mihalich, Theresa Pawlowski, Ted Pilawski, Judy Piotrowski, Sandy Polomas, Rocko Prinzivalli, Richard Ross, Bill Sadecki, Joan Smith, Steven’s Family, John Vance, Catherine Ziegler
St. Mark:Betty Baker, Jacob Bryson, Ken Cihon, Marge Hamlin, Shirley Hollowaty, Shirley Koster, Clark Odzark, Sally O’Neil,  Sophie Palmer,  Walter Sawkin,  Bob Soulliere, Patrick Tierney, Sheila Thompson, Tena Van Loon, Mike & Sandy Weaver, JoAnn White, Paulette Wieczorek, Keith Wright
Holy Cross: Jill Block, Valerie Brettin, John Chadra III, Barbara Corn, Laura Goltz, Jim Gramer, Annette Griffith, Dave Hull, Dolores Hauer, Betty Holtz, William Hubbarth, Derek Jacobs, Jim Keelan, JoAnn Kramer, James KuyKendall, Ava LaVere, Ruth Ann LaParl, Donald Lipa, Joseph Lopez, Gerald Magnan, Ryan Markel, Jim McCalla, James McPhee, Patty McPhee, Lorraine Merglewski, Josephine Michalski, Roger Musialowski, Lisa Jones Nagy, Margery Osterland, Barbara & Tony Pizzo, Sharon Rao, Andrew Redlawski, Ralph Roda, Lorena Sadler, Helen Schweihofer, Dee Dee Stockwell, Barbara Susan, Kris Taylor, Michael Tomlanovich, Alice Trader, Ashleigh Tranchemontagne, Kathy Vayko, Richard Wood, Dorothy Walters

Mass Intentions
Monday, March 16
	7:30 a.m. Mass	St. Catherine
		V Stanley Pawlowski, Peter, Margaret & Marlene Dill by Family
	9:00 a.m. Mass 	Holy Cross
		V Regina Horn by Bica Family
Tuesday, March 17	St. Patrick’s Day
	7:30 a.m. Mass	St. Catherine
		? Special Intentions for Joseph Lopez by
				Robert & Jacqueline Pontseele
	9:00 a.m. Mass	 		         Holy Cross
		? Living Members of the Daughters of Isabella
				St. Agatha Circle, #419
		V Iva Guyor by Frank Ruszkiewicz
	9:00 a.m. Mass	St. Mark
Wednesday, March 18
	7:30 a.m. Mass	St. Catherine
		V Donald Baranowski by Wife
			(Birthday Remembrance)
	9:00 a.m. Mass	Holy Cross
	9:00 a.m. Mass	St. Mark
Thursday, March 19
	7:30 a.m. Mass	St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. Mass			         Holy Cross
		V Rosanne Lozowski-Arnold by Family & Friends
		V Michael Gillman by Margie Smith & Family
	9:00 a.m. Mass	St. Mark
Friday, March 20
	7:30 a.m. Mass	St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. Mass	 Holy Cross
		V Charlene Webber by Robert Webber & Family
		V Ted & Mary Bieszczad by Family
	9:00 a.m. Mass				 St. Mark
Saturday, March 21
	4:00 p.m. Mass	St. Catherine
		V Mary Check by Family
	 	V Raymond Zapoeski by Joyce & Robert Austin
	5:30 p.m. Mass			        Holy Cross
		V David J. Arnold by Irene Dziedzic & Family
		V Mary Ann Markel by Don Horn
		V Charles Sharrow by Jacquelyn Family
			(Birthday Remembrance)
Sunday, March 22
	7:30 a.m. Mass 	Holy Cross
		V Bob Grass by Theresa Kreusel & Family
	8:00 a.m. Mass	    St. Catherine
	9:30 a.m. Mass	       Holy Cross
		V Casimir Jaworowicz by Irene Dziedzic & Family
		V Iva Guyor by Wally & Joyce Street
10:00 a.m. Mass 	    St. Catherine
		V Mildred Havener by Maroni Family
			(3rd Anniversary Remembrance)
10:30 a.m. Mass	            			 St. Mark
		V Bernice Kaszubski by Ann Semaan
11:30 a.m. Mass	        		Holy Cross
		V Timothy Regan by Richard & Susan Kolcz
  7:00 p.m. Mass 	St. Catherine
		V Eugene Pollock
by Our Lady on the River Parish Staff

Pastors Page
During Lent, one of the Gospel readings I like praying with and reading is the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:5-42). Jesus does something that goes against Jewish custom and even Jewish law. He speaks with a Samaritan, but not just a Samaritan but a Samaritan woman who according to some theologian scholars would be considered an outcast from her own community. Maybe that is why I enjoy praying with this passage because Jesus reaches out to the outcasts of His community and other communities and loves them back to His Father in heaven. The woman at the well is striving for acceptance and desires to have her faith fulfilled. She wants that water which comes from life giving streams so her thirst can be quenched. It is similar to those who are going through the RCIA process. They are here in our community so we can assist them in quenching their thirst for Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. They are not looking anymore. These men and women have found Jesus and we must assist them through prayers and encouragement helping them embrace their new faith life.
However, Jesus does remind the Samaritan woman that there is a price to be paid for drinking from the life-giving streams. Jesus tells her and for that matter us that we must repent for our sins committed through human weakness. Even Jesus’ banter is a reminder that we cannot hide our sins from him. She tries to play coy and innocent however Jesus reveals that she is far from perfect. He humbles her with compassion and gentleness in describing her not so innocent lifestyle. Jesus reminds us too that he KNOWS what we are doing and saying, so do not act surprised when he confronts our behavior. He just wants us to admit our sins, seek forgiveness for them and avoid those temptations in the future. If we have that honesty with Jesus he will not resort to using reminders that sometimes make us uncomfortable. Maybe that is why I appreciate this Gospel because Jesus keeps me honest about myself and my actions. But, not just me, all of us.
A few reminders to pass along this week: First, don’t forget to come and enjoy the Fish Fry at the St. Catherine Activity Center. Many men and women have given of their time and talent to provide a wonderful dinner. When the meal is made out of love, it always tastes better and puts a smile on the face. I saw a lot of smiles leaving our activity center last week. Come and see for yourself! Second, my thanks to all the Holy Cross School staff for putting on an exceptional open house. Our teachers and staff made all who attended feel welcomed and wanted. I also want to thank our students who gave of their time to help out by leading tours, setting up displays or taste testing the popcorn. Finally, to the parents who gave of their time and talent in working hand in hand with our teachers in building up our community for all to witness: you are the best!
All My Prayers,
Fr. Jim

Our Lady On The River Parish	March 15, 2009	Page #
	Third Sunday of Lent
Online calendars are on the parish and location websites.
Parish Directory
www.OurLadyontheRiver.net

Fr. James Lopez, Pastor
Fr. Matt Ellis, Associate Pastor
Sr. Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
Pastoral Associate

Fr. Sig Kowalczyk, Fr. Ron Kurzawa,
Fr. Fred Bodde, Fr. Leo Broderick & Msgr. George Browne, Senior Priests

Gary Krueger, Bob McLeod, Deacons


***Holy Cross***
810-765-3568     FAX 810-765-2974
www.HolyCrossOnline.net
e-mail  church@holycrossonline.net
Office Hours:
Monday & Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 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 8:30a.m.-1:00p.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)

Marriages:
Membership & six month preparation
period required.

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

Mass Schedule

	St. Mark Chapel
	Sunday: 	   10:30	a.m.
   Tuesday - Friday:   9:00 a.m
(mass schedule continued)
	St. Catherine
	Saturday: 	4:00	p.m.
	Sunday: 	8:00 	a.m.
		10:00 	a.m.
		7:00 	p.m.
	Monday – Friday 	7:30 	a.m.

	Holy Cross
	Saturday: 	5:30 	p.m.
	Sunday: 	7:30 	a.m.
		9:30 	a.m.
		11:30 	a.m.
	Monday – Friday 	9:00 	a.m.
(Continued on page #)
Informational Night
Permanent Diaconate

Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Monday, March 23rd  **  7:00 p.m.

	If you are married, please bring your wife. If you have questions, please call the Permanent Diaconate office @ 313-865-6300 x226.

A Note From The Principal

	As I was reading in My Little Black Book for Lent, I came across Friday’s reading, which talks about fish fries. The Catholic Church, according to the author, is credited with making fish fries so popular during Lent. With this being the case, I hope that you will join our parish at St. Catherine’s for this month’s fish fries. It was wonderful to see our students, parents, and parishioners all come together as one family for this meal. The food was great…as was the price!
	I would like to thank the many new families who joined us at last Sunday’s Open House. It was both refreshing and rewarding to see new families from our parish and community interested in making Holy Cross Catholic School their partners in education. A Holy Cross education is truly an investment, and one that pays off over time. A number of our visiting families attended Holy Cross as student.   am honored to be able to help this tradition carry on.
	Are you a grandparent who wants to buy more than toys for your grandchild? Please consider helping your grandchild become a Holy Cross Crusader! Now is the time to start making plans. You can start by making SCRIP a part of your family’s life. Believe me, there is nothing easier that SCRIP! It is a time-saving, money-saving, tuition saving program that makes your life easier while enriching your child or grandchild’s future.
	As you consider your educational options, consider taking advantage of the various financial assistance programs which are available for Catholic school students and families. The application for grants from the Archdiocese of Detroit (PSAS) is due at the beginning of April, and is not accepted if it is late. This application must be mailed in.  The amount of time it takes is well worth the investment, because qualifying families receive $600 for elementary tuition and $700 for high school tuition. Even if you don’t think that you will qualify, I urge you to try: applying for this grant makes you eligible for scholarships through our parish. Where there is a will, there is a way. I hope you will take the steps to find your way here to Holy Cross Catholic School.
	I would like to thank our students and teachers for the excellent job that they did and continue to do in illustrating the educational opportunities available at Holy Cross. The work exhibited at our Learning Fair was outstanding! We even had a number of students do science projects because they WANTED to, not because they had to! That is truly embracing learning! I would also like to thank the many parents who joined us to support their children and our school by being available to visit our exhibits and answer questions from our visiting families!
	Do you have a child who may be ready for preschool?  Perhaps your son, daughter, or grandchild is ready for Kindergarten? We will be having a special open house for your ‘little Crusaders’ in April. We look forward to becoming your partner in education!

In His Service,
Mrs. Amanda Lund, Principal
Sharing the Gospel

	In the temple people hollered: "Buy a cow." "Buy a sheep." "Buy a dove." Jesus got very angry. He wanted everyone to honor God in the temple. Jesus wants your actions to show that you love God. He wants you to care for this world. He wants you to welcome everyone to your church. He wants you to pray, sing, and listen to His word in church.

Prayer
Holy Spirit, show me how to honor God in church.

Mission for the Week
I will honor God by praying, singing, and listening to his word in church.
LPiResourceCenter.com
Archdiocese Tuition Assistance

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.
	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.
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.
As in keeping with the school and parish we will be collecting “Rice Bowl” change during the season of lent and the money will be given to our local St. Vincent de Paul Society who do so much to help the families stay warm and eat during this cold LONG winter.
First Communion and Confirmation will take place next month. First Communion at Holy Cross will be on April 25th at 11:00 a.m. and at St. Catherine at 4:00 p.m. Confirmation will be on April 28th (Tuesday) at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Cross.
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Margie Smith, DRE

Our Lady On The River Parish

Healing Mass
One in The Spirit Prayer Group

Thursday, March 26th
St. Catherine Church
Praise & Worship @ 6:30 p.m.
Mass with Fr. Art Cooney @ 7:00 p.m.

	Additional information about the Mass intentions:
What happens after you attend a healing Mass?

Here are real life testimonies…

	My grandson was 5 or 6 months old and was always in a lot of pain because of water on the brain. The doctor was going to put a shunt in his brain. Corey rarely smiled and never stiffened his legs when he stood up. We took him to a healing mass, after being prayed over, he began to laugh delightedly and when we stood him up, his legs stiffened and he stood! He did not need a shunt.
	~Jeanne

	I have been physically healed recently. My shoulder had been sore for 3 months. After being prayed over, it was much improved. The pain was gone.
~Michelle
Stations of the Cross

Every Friday During Lent
	St. Mark 		9:30 a.m.
	Holy Cross	1:30 p.m.
	St. Catherine	7:00 p.m.

Living Stations Good Friday
	St. Catherine	12:00 p.m.
Thoughts from your Pastoral Associate
Jesus Christ is the new temple of God;
Come, let us worship!

	On this third Sunday in Lent, the Church offers us two options for the scriptures.  One is to continue with the readings from Cycle B, thus the Gospel of the Cleansing of the Temple; and the other, where there are catechumens in the RCIA, is to focus on the Gospel of the Samaritan Woman at the Well from Cycle A.
	Either way, something significant happens.  The focus is on openness to God’s Spirit, the Presence of Jesus in our lives and the gift of faith. Faith is a gift, freely given by God.  We do not have to do anything to earn faith. Faith is an invitation to an intimate relationship, a friendship with God.  God always takes the initiative, acting first in this gracious offer. God waits patiently for our response to enter into a richer, fuller, and more meaningful life.
	Jesus’ walk into Samaria and his talk with the woman at the well revealed Who He is to her, and revealed who she truly was to herself, and if we listen closely enough, He is also revealing to us who and what we really are.
	Everybody has to be somebody to be somebody to anybody!  Jesus transforms our empty spaces into holy places!  Isn’t it true that we all want to come to know Jesus?  We all are looking for the sources of life-giving water.  We all desire the gift of the Spirit.  Psalm 95 today encourages: “If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts.”  The source of living water remains present, but it cannot flow if we’ve clogged up all the outlets.  Are we afraid to “listen” for God’s presence in our own lives?  Jesus became a “holy” place so that we might each also become a “holy” place with the living water of God’s Spirit dwelling within.  Baptism is the Sacrament of Initiation into living the faith-life.  We then come to realize that we need the grace of the other sacraments to quench our thirst. Holiness, remember, is not our own doing, but God’s.  It just takes time, mostly a good portion of it.  We need to be patient if for no other reason than the fact that God is patient with us.
	We continue Lent this week, hopefully letting God get our attention so that we might hear of His holy presence in faith, in all of life, and especially within ourselves.
St. Patrick and St. Joseph
	Tuesday of this week is a great day to call to mind the “Breastplate of St. Patrick”, a simple prayer of praise. “Christ is with me.  Christ within me.  Christ behind me.  Christ before me.  Christ beside me.  Christ to win me.  Christ in the hearts of all who love me.  Christ in the mouth of friend or stranger.”
	Then on Thursday, we celebrate St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, and patron of the Congregation of St. Joseph, hence the initials CSJ.  As we become more aware of the greatness of St. Joseph’s mind and heart, may his life speak powerfully of humility, obedience and faithful love.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Happy St. Joseph’s Day!
In Jesus’ love and peace,
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, C.S.J.
pastoralassociate@ourladyontheriver.net

Fellowship Luncheon
St. Mark Activity Center
March 15, after Mass
Hamburger Stew
Salad, Biscuits
Cake, Coffee, Tea
$7.00
Reservations Required
No later than March 8th by 6:00 p.m.
Hope you can join us!
The truth, no matter who speaks it,
is of the Holy Spirit.

Wedding Anniversary
March, 2009

Dennis & Veronica Gerow	March 4th	37 years
Joe & Beth Briesmeister	March 30th	19 years

May God keep you and continue to
Bless you for many years to come.
	This week Michael Wettlaufer, a catechumen, and Brenda Daniel, a candidate give their introductions.

	My name is Michael Wettlaufer, I am a thirty-one year old superintendent at a commercial/industrial roofing company. In my free time, I love to be outdoors, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, dirt-biking, etc. I have not been going to Church on a regular basis since I was eight years old because my mother had to start working on Sundays. Also, I have not been baptized.
	Now that I am engaged, and looking to starting a family myself, I believe I need to get back with God and the Church on a regular basis.
	My fiancée and I are getting married on October 24, 2009. Our wedding will be at St. Catherine where my fiancée was baptized and received First Communion.  She is also in the RCIA process, preparing to receive Confirmation. I am very happy to be part of this faith process with her as we begin our journey in life together.
	When we first met Fr. Lopez, I was not sure if this was the right place for me. After a few meetings with him, I knew this was the place I needed to be. Since the start of RCIA, I could not be happier with the choice to bring God back into my life as a major priority and receive the sacraments at Our Lady on the River Parish.

	Michael will be welcomed into the faith through Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil.

	My name is Brenda Daniel, and I am a stay-at-home mom. I have been married for eight years to my husband, Chuck. We have three children: Charlie, age 7; Nate, age 5; and Riley, age 3.
	It has been a long journey for me to make the decision to become Catholic, and to bring God back into my life. A few months after our marriage, my mom was diagnosed with cancer. She fought for four years. It seemed that one day she was getting better and the next, we were calling an ambulance. She was rushed to the hospital, and the next day, she was gone. I remember she was lying in the hospital bed with all the tubes and wires hooked up. She looked at my brother and me, and asked: “When is He coming for me?” She was not scared and was comforted knowing that she would be with God.
	I want to have the faith that my mom had. I want my children to know God and what He does for us. I want to share with you my mom’s favorite Bible verse from Matthew 7:7:
“Ask, and it will be given you;
seek and you will find;
knock and the door will be opened to you.”

	Brenda will be welcomed into full communion in the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil through a profession of faith, confirmation and receiving Jesus in the Holy Eucharist for the first time.

Please pray for Michael and Brenda and
welcome them with your smiles and warmth of hospitality.
2009 Marine City Ministerial Association
Wednesday Lenten Series
  * Themes From Gethsemane *

Each Wednesday of Lent
6:00 p.m. Soup & Bread Supper
7:00 p.m. Lenten Series Service
 
*March 18 * Marine City United Methodist*
Main Street
**
*March 25 * St. Mark's Episcopal*
N. William Street
**
*April 1 * St. John's United Church of Christ*
West Blvd.
**
*Good Friday Cross Walk * 10:00 a.m.*
*          Starts at Holy Cross & ends at St. John's*
**

	A Holy Thursday Pilgrimage will take place on Thursday, April 9, 2009 to East side churches.  It will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Mass at St. Hyacinth's Church and a polish dinner will follow a the school hall.  After dinner the pilgrimage continues to St. Albertus, Sweetest Heart of Mary, St. Florian, Queen of Apostles and Holy Cross P.N.C.C.  The cost of the dinner and transportation is $35.00 .  If there is an interest and we get 40 people to commit, we can have a bus come to Marine City for pick up rather than Eastpointe.  For reservations, please call Loretta at 810-765-5013.  This event fills up quickly.
Holy Thursday Pilgrimage

Holy Cross Choir
Leads worship at Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass,
other liturgies as scheduled.
Tuesday rehearsal, 7-8:30 pm

7:30 Choir
Leads worship at Sunday 7:30 a.m. Mass
Rehearsal Sunday 7:15 a.m.

Schola Cantorum
Small ensemble of mixed voices

Saturday  All Generation Choir
All ages welcome
ALL AGES - ALL SINGERS - FAMILIES
Parents and Grandparents—please bring your child and stay!
Leads worship at Saturday Mass
Saturdays:  5 p.m.

Cantors
Assists with congregational song

Resurrection Choir
Leads worship at funerals
Meets 15 Minutes before the Mass

Instrumentalists
Assist at Mass as scheduled

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
Collection of Sunday, March 8, 2009


St. Mark

160 Families
 30 Envelopes:	        $551.00
Loose Cash:	          $70.00
Total:		        $621.00


Holy Cross

1024 Families
294 Envelopes	    $7,347.00
Loose Cash        	       $329.35
Children           		     $10.55
Total  		    $7,686.90
St. Catherine Church

564 Families
223 Envelopes:	 	    $4,692.00
Loose:		  	       $328.25
Children:		           $8.00
Total			    $5,028.25
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 take part in this story of love are invited to contact Mrs. Kirsten Lents 810-794-0487 or Mrs. Catherine Nutter 810-794-9493.

Liturgical Schedule
Day/Time
Lectors
Altar Servers
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Bob Pontseele
Alexis Semaan
Nicholas Todino
5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Sheelee
 Schweihofer
D J Burns
Ginny Fielhauer
Grace Fielhauer
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Marilynn Dunn
Holly Redlawski
Luke Redlawski
Jacob Redlawski
8:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Judy Wallis
Danielle Banky
Skye Jarskey
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Barbara Shonk
Brianna Rickel
Benjamin Rickel
Natalie Sykes
10:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Nick Licari
Christopher Demorest
Alex May
10:30 a.m.
St. Mark

Norbert Gorski

11:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Theresa Whitenight
Caroline Glowski
Katlyn Pokorny
Natalie Tipton

7:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Celebrant
Celebrant

12 Hour Scrapbook Crop!

Cardinal Mooney Mom’s Club invites you to join us…
Saturday, April 4th from
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$35 per person includes:
Continental Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner, Beverages & Snacks

St. Catherine Activity Center
1103 Washington St., Algonac
For more information call
Annette @ 586-206-2657
or Kathy Hickey @ 586-703-7049

Holy Cross Cemetery Notice

	Spring is coming even though it may not feel like it, which means it’s time to remove all winter decorations.  The decorations must be removed from graves by Wednesday, April 1st.  Lot holders should remove any items they wish to retain prior to this date.  Cemetery personnel will discard all remaining decorations.                                 Thank You
2009 Lenten & Easter Schedule

	Communal Reconciliation Service with Private Confession
  1:00 p.m.  		Saturday, March 21   		@ Holy Cross
  1:00 p.m.  		Saturday, March 28   		@ 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
  3:00 p.m. 		Saturday, April 11			@ St. Mark

	Stations of the Cross – Every Friday in Lent
   		9:30 a.m.		@ St. Mark
		1:30 p.m.		@ Holy Cross
	7:00 p.m.   		@ St. Catherine

	Other Events During Lent
  6:00 p.m. 		Ecumenical Lenten Series	Wednesdays		Marine City Churches
  4 - 8 p.m.		Lenten Fish Fry	Fridays in March		St. Catherine
  4 - 8 p.m.		Lenten Fish Fry	Good Friday,  April 10	Marine City K of C

Holy Week (Triduum)
	Holy Thursday - April 9
  5:30 p.m. 		Pot Luck Supper				@ Holy Cross
  7:00 p.m. 		Mass of the Lord’s Supper   		@ Holy Cross
          (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from the conclusion of Mass until Midnight)
  	Good Friday - April 10
	10:00 a.m. 	Ecumenical Cross Walk		@ Holy Cross
	12:00 p.m.  Living Stations of the Cross	@ St. Catherine
	  1:00 p.m.  Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion	@ St. Catherine
	Holy Saturday - April 11
		Food Basket Blessings
12:00 p.m.	@ St. Mark  	(Easter Egg Hunt Follows)
12:30 p.m. 	@ Holy Cross 		1:30 p.m.  	@ St. Catherine

  7:30 p.m.	Easter Vigil Mass   	                     	@ Holy Cross

Easter Sunday - April 12
  7:30 a.m. 	    @ Holy Cross		 10:00 a.m.	@ St. Catherine
  8:00 a.m. 	    @ St. Catherine               10:30 a.m.	@ St. Mark
  9:30 a.m. 	    @ Holy Cross		 11:30 p.m.	@ Holy Cross

Lenten Observances
	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.
Abstinence is to be observed on all Fridays in Lent.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the only days of
both fast and abstinence.
Died in Christ

Please remember in your prayers:

	V Florence McGregor
	V James Knapp
	V Eugene Pollock

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
Let the Perpetual Light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.          Amen.
Readings for the week of March 15, 2009

Sunday:	Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/1 Cor
		1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25
Monday:	2 Kgs 5:1-15ab/Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday:	Dn 3:25, 34-43/Mt 18:21-35
Wednesday:	Dt 4:1, 5-9/Mt 5:17-19
Thursday:	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
Friday:		Hos 14:2-10/Mk 12:28-34
Saturday:	Hos 6:1-6/Lk 18:9-14
Next Sunday:	2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 			3:14-21
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Our Lady On The River Parish	Sponsor of the Week	Page #
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Spring 2009 Mom 2 Mom Sale
Saturday, March 21st
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Table Rental Agreements in school office or contact
Susan Tomlanovich @ 810-765-3616
Rice Bowl Collection For Lent

     This year our Lenten Rice Bowl Collection will benefit our local St. Vincent de Paul Agencies.  Please use the Rice Bowls which are located at the exits for your Lenten sacrifice.  Take comfort in knowing that your sacrifice will help out families within our communities that are suffering and living without.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
HC 1:00p -3:00p Communal Reconciliation
Sunday Masses
HC 7:30 a; 9:30a;
11:30 a
StC 8:00 a; 10:00 a;
7:00 p
StM 10:30 a
StC 8:15a St. Vincent de Paul
StM 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 7:45a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StC 4:00p Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 5:30p Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
Marysville 10a Bingo
KC MC 7p Bingo
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:30a  Stations of the Cross

StC 10:00a RCIA
StC 10:00a MOMs
HC 5:30 Religious Education
6:00p Marine City Ecumenical Lenten Programs—United Methodist
Algonac KC 1:00p Ladies Auxiliary
HC 1:30p Stations of the Cross

StC 2:30p -6:00p Choir Fest
HC 5:30 Religious Education
HC 2:30p -4:00p Staff Mtg
StC 7p Ensemble Practice
HC 6:00p -9:00p Maritime Days Mtg
StC 4p Fish Fry

StC 6 p Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

HC 5:30 Religious Education
HC 7:00p Handbell Choir Rehearsal
StC 7:30p -9:00p Adult Choir Practice
StC 7p Stations of the Cross



StC 6:45p One in the Spirit Prayer Group

HC Fine Arts Bldg 6:30p Lenten Bible study




HC 7p Choir Rehearsal

MC St. Vincent de Paul




KC 12:00p 6:00p K of C Book Sale
KC 12:00p 6:00p K of C Book Sale
KC 12:00p 6:00p K of C Book Sale



Harbor Health Corner
Anxiety Attacks

	Anxiety illnesses affects more than 23 million Americans. Common anxiety disorders are panic attacks. A panic attack can come on without warning and may not be related to any particular situation. The symptoms may include a pounding heart, difficulty breathing, dizziness, shaking, sweating, chest pain, nausea, depersonalization, numbness, fear of dying and fear of going crazy. Heredity, hyperventilation, metabolic factors and psychological components may contribute to a panic attack. Follow up with your doctor if you suspect you have an anxiety disorder. Therapy options include medication, cognitive therapy, and relaxation techniques.
Harbor Health Services
810-765-7144

K of C News
Algonac Council 7227

Annual Fundraiser

	The annual fundraiser drive for the Mentally Impaired will be held during the weekend beginning Friday, April 4th and continuing through Sunday, April 5th. All Brother Knights are asked to participate in this event and all people are encouraged to be kindly generous.

Book Sale

	The book sale for the month of March will be the 17th-19th from 12:00—6:00 p.m.

Ladies Guild

Important Meeting!
Wednesday, March 18th @ 1:00 p.m.
Mother/Daughter Breakfast
Hostesses are Virginia Morris and Joyce Austin

Corporate Communion
Saturday, March 21st @ 4:00 p.m.

Ladies Auxiliary
Thursday, March 19th @ 1:00 p.m.
Talks Available on CDs
From Men’s Conference
(this past January)
On Baptism
Holy Eucharist
Confirmation
Relevant Redundancy Recordings
475 Hilldale
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
$8.50 each topic + $5.00 S & H
St Mark

Men’s Club
Monday, March 16th @ 7:00 p.m.

Women’s Guild
Thursday, March 19th @ 9:30 a.m.
“Give Hope to Jesus in Disguise”
March 22nd

	Through The Catholic Relief Services Collection, people are given hope each day. The mother is given medicine, enabling her to live with, not die from, HIV/AIDS. The man is lovingly relocated and given free legal counsel. The child is given food and a future. Each embodies “Jesus in Disguise.” Each is restored, renewed, and refreshed by hope.
	When you donate to The Catholic Relief Services Collection, you are not giving just your money. You are giving hope. Your donations are distributed to many organizations that share in the Catholic mission of promoting the sacredness of human life and the dignity of the human person:
	Please visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections to learn more about the agencies benefitting from the Catholic Relief Services Collection and their valuable work.

Dates to Remember
Courtesy - Catholic Relief Services




World Water Day 		03/22/2009
World Health Day 		04/07/2009
Easter 		04/12/2009
National Catholic Education Assn.
Annual Convention	04/14-17/2009
Earth Day 		04/22/2009
May—Asian Heritage Month
U.S. Bishops issue “Challenge of Peace”		05/05/2009
World Environment Day 		06/05/2009
World Day against Child Labor 		06/12/2009
World Refugee Day 		06/20/2009
Social Action Institute	07/19-24/2009
National Council of Catholic Women
Annual Convention 	09/24-27/2009
2009 Annual Catholic
Charities Gathering	09/24-27/2009

	We would like to thank all our family, friends and church members for their support and prayers.  The Lord took Michael Gillman because he was such a wonderful soul.  We are so very grateful for the precious time we had together.
Gillman Family

	The family of Victor Plummer Jr. wishes to thank Father Jim and Sister Mary Ann for helping through the loss of our loved one. To all who prayed for Vic’s eternal rest with Jesus Christ, we thank you.
	Cora Plummer and Family

	Thank you does not seem quite enough for all you do: organizing a luncheon buffet, serving beverages and clean-up. It lifted a huge burden off our shoulders during our time of grief. It was wonderful to walk into the activities center to the beautiful luncheon. Thank you so much for all you do.
Sincerely,
Family of Thomas Pietrykowski

	We would like to thank the Holy Cross funeral committee for their support and wonderful luncheon after the funeral Mass of our dear Mother and Grandmother, Mary MacKenzie.  A special thank you to Daniel Susan and to Father Bodde for all he has done for us.
MacKenzie Family

	The Thelma Arlow family would like to extend their appreciation to everyone who sent cards, offered Masses and made donations in her memory.
	Also thank you to the staff at Our Lady on the River Parish for all their help in planning the Memorial Mass.
Arlow Family

Thank you for your donations to the Algonac food pantry. It is greatly appreciated by all!
Thank you and God Bless!
Pantry volunteers
Tuesday Bingo

	Congratulations to the two winners of the Progressive Bingo Jackpot of $4,026, Pamela Williams & Brian Rock.
	Our Tuesday Morning Bingo is a huge fund raiser for Holy Cross Church, a check in the amount of $11,000 was recently applied to the Activity Center debt from the Bingo proceeds.  To date, this Bingo has given $226,560 towards the debt.
	This is a smoke-free environment with three smoking breaks throughout play.  We appreciate all our dedicated volunteers that give their time. 
	We are located at Range Rd. and Ravenswood in Marysville at the new K. of C. Hall.  Come and experience the fun of playing with many of our regulars and many new players.
For more information or to volunteer your time, call Bob Thompson at (810) 765-3751.

Our Lady on the River
Parish Directory

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Business type:_______________________

Address:____________________________

Phone:_____________________________

E-mail:_____________________________

Contact:____________________________

	The Children’s Liturgy of the Word will continue through the remaining Sundays of Lent for children, ages 4 through 11.  The children will gather at the 9:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross and at the 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine.
	They are welcomed at the beginning of the Liturgy to come forward and proceed to a separate area to hear and share the scripture readings suitable to their age and ability, and return to the assembly at the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist.  This is a good opportunity for helping the children towards fuller participation the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist.

Fifth Sunday at Five
Vespers and Concert Series
March 29th, 5:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Church

	Vespers or Evening Prayer, a short service of Psalms and prayers, is followed by a short concert “2 Protestants and a Catholic,” a unique cornucopia of musical talent with random humor, consisting of  Elizabeth Anderson, vocals, Katrina Dunker, clarinet, Grace Haskin, violin.
	Free and open to the public. 810-765-3568. Poster is available at www.holycrossonline.net/music.

Organ Recital
Wednesday, March 18th
St. Clair First United Methodist Church
415 North Third St., St. Clair MI
810-329-7186 | www.stclairumc.org
As part of the Lenten Series
Pot Luck at 6:00 p.m. followed by a program
 Featuring:  Daniel John Susan
Director of Music, Holy Cross Church,
Our Lady on the River Parish

Words To Live By

	Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth; and God has placed in the human heart a desire to know the truth—-in a word, to know himself—-so that, by knowing and loving God, men and women may also come to the fullness of truth about themselves.
                          -Pope John Paul lI-
Attention Parents and Grandparents!

	Do you have children or grandchildren in:
		Religious Education
		Holy Cross School
		Cardinal Mooney High School?
	Do you know that by using SCRIP, you can have the money earned go toward their tuition? SCRIP can be used the same as money, it helps both the Church and the Schools. Get your SCRIP today!
Our Lady on the River Parish
Business Directory

	Attention Business Directory Patrons of Our Lady on the River Parish. If you are presently in our directory and wish to make changes or if you wish to have your home business listed in the directory, please contact Joy @ 810-794-3266 or fill out the information request and return it to the office. Information will be listed in the vestibule at all three sites.
Christian Service News
Volunteers Needed

	Our Lady on the River Parish and the American Red Cross, are looking to form teams of volunteers to work our blood drives. The goal is to provide blood drives every three months on a regular basis (rotating the site between Holy Cross and St. Catherine). The teams will consist of 10 volunteers working three hour shifts. We need volunteers for registration, packs, and canteen (refreshments). Everyone is welcomed. If you are interested, please call Linda Neumann at 810-794-4605. Our next blood drive is scheduled for June 28th at Holy Cross.
Parish Lenten Prayer For Vocations

“Every one of us is called by the Lord;
The important thing is to know how
To answer His call.”
                Blessed John XXIII

	We are now into the third week of inviting parishioners to have the privilege of taking home the Parish Book of Vocation Prayer with a crucifix. For the past two weeks, people from all three sites of our parish have had the experience of setting aside a brief and simple “prayer-time”, using the resources offered in the manual.
	They have also been writing comments about the week for others to appreciate. During the Easter season, some of these will be published in the bulletin.
	At present, this opportunity is available at the 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mass. If you are interested in taking part, please just come up when the presider at the Liturgy makes the announcement at the end of the Mass.
	It is appreciated if the book and crucifix be returned each Thursday directly to the parish office so that it is available for the following Sunday.  Thank you.

Free Caregiver’s Series
Cherry Beach Senior Center

Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
March 19th—April 23rd
	Six week series covering topics to help anyone in a care giving situation to find the resources they may need. The topics consist of Alzheimer’s/Dementia resources, Nutrition, Legal Issue, Medical Issues, Equipment and Prescription assistance, and Care for the Caregiver. Contact Cherry Beach Senior Center @ 810-765-3523 for more information.

Upcoming Papal Visits
     Join EWTN March 20-23 for coverage of the Holy Father’s Pastoral Visit to Africa. Pope Benedict XVI travels to Cameroon in preparation for the October 2009 Synod of Bishop’s meeting, which will focus on the Church in Africa. EWTN will be there to cover the Celebration of Vespers with local clergy and representatives of ecclesial movements. Then, the Holy Father marks Angola’s 500th Anniversary of evangelization by meeting with the president of the Republic of Angola and making an address to political leaders and the diplomatic corps.


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
Holy Cross Altar Society

Mail to:
Delores Smith
320 S. Belle River, Apt #9
Marine City, MI  48039

Communal Reconciliation with
Private Confessions
 Saturday, March 21st
Holy Cross Church
beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Maritime Days Meeting

	Thursday, March 19th in the Holy Cross Rectory Conference Room at 6:00 p.m.  All interested parties are encouraged and invited to attend.

In Loving Memory of

	In memory of Thelma Arlow to the Holy Cross Church from Lockheed Martin Corporation

	May God bless you for your generosity and compassionate caring.

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School

...is looking for new school board members. Interested parties can summit their application to:

Cardinal Mooney Catholic
High School
	Attn: Sister Karen
	660 S. Water St.
	Marine City,  MI  48039

Algonac Ecumenical Choir Festival
Sunday, March 22nd **  3:00 p.m.
St. Catherine Church
Directed by Bea Wassenburg
Featuring Area Choirs
including
Cardinal Mooney High School Choir

Fellowship in vestibule following
Holy Cross Altar Society

	Our regular meeting will be Monday, March 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Activity Center.  The Social Committee will be Dorothy Schweihofer, Midge Lavely, Cheryl Sherman and Victoria Moroski.
	Members are reminded to make returns for Bakeless Bake Sale and to bring food for SVdP.
Prayer on St. Patrick's Day

Dear Lord, Your servant, Saint Patrick,
was first a slave to, and then a servant of,
Your people in Ireland.
As he endured years of hardship as a slave,
so help us to persevere through trials
which seem to serve no purpose at the time.
As Patrick's time in Ireland served him well,
after he was called to be a bishop of that land, so help us to see how our
sufferings strengthen us to do Your will.
Later, as Patrick's people withstood great hardship, protected Your word
in monasteries, and brought Your Church to many new lands, so help us also to grow in faithfulness to You and be Your instruments of the world's conversion.
Amen.
Mrs. Lund
March 19th