Our Lady On The River Parish Holy Cross Church, Marine City; St. Catherine, Algonac; St. Mark, Harsens Island
March 29, 2009 Fifth Sunday of Lent
Sponsor of the Week The Baxter Agency, Algonac
Pastor's Corner
It is mind boggling on how quickly the Lenten Season is coming to an end. I am anxious for our Easter
celebration and the joy surrounding that moment when Jesus rises from the dead. However, Jesus gives us a
glimpse in the Gospel passage (John 11:1-45) on what we will experience one day. Jesus will call us from our
resting place just as he did for his friend Lazarus; and like Lazarus, we will awaken from our eternal sleep and go
out and meet our Lord. In order for us to experience resurrection though, we must taste the sting of death.
Although that statement sounds rather harsh, it is a statement of reality. We all must die in order to receive our
eternal reward because even Christ died on the cross.
The reason I speak of this particular passage from St. John’s Gospel is because of what Jesus says at
the end of the passage as Lazarus is coming out of his tomb. Jesus tells the people to untie the bandages that
are wrapped around Lazarus’ body. I translate that into how it applies to us today. The bandages can reflect
those things which continue to bind us to this material world: money, prestige, status, things like that. Christ is
trying to teach us that those things need to be released from our lives and that we are to walk towards Christ
without anything or anybody hindering us. It is a tough thing to hear and it is even more difficult to experience.
Yet, we are called by Jesus and he wants us to respond to his calling by moving towards him and letting go of
those things that are of this world.
Although I am anxious for Easter, I am also waiting with great anticipation those who are about to be
received fully into our Catholic faith through the RCIA. These men and women, like in the Gospel, are going to be
called out from where they were in life and accept Jesus Christ as their Savior. For some in the group, many of
the things they have learned about the Catholic faith is new; for others it is not really new but things that they
never practiced in their life. It will be up to us as a parish family to help these men and women in the RCIA to
release them from those things binding them from their past and help them to embrace and appreciate our
Catholic faith and all her traditions. For example, the RCIA group will be acting as the twelve apostles at our Holy
Thursday liturgy in which they will have their feet washed. It is a beautiful liturgy for them because they will
experience the teaching from Jesus that Christ came to serve and not to be served. Please try to attend this
celebration because it can be very moving spiritually.
Two final notes: First, remember that next week is Palm Sunday and we will try to have enough palm
branches for every family. I always liked it when my dad or sister would make a cross out of the palm branch.
Second, my thanks go out to all the volunteers who gave of their time and effort at the parish’s fish fry. The
volunteers gave a great effort and I enjoyed being in their company because we shared in the work and the
laughter. More importantly, they wanted to do this ministry in the name of our parish school and the parish as a
whole, for that I am deeply indebted to them.
Have a blessed week and remember to try to
participate in some of the Holy Week liturgies!
Fr. Jim
Please pray for our sick and suffering
St. Mark: Betty Baker, Jacob Bryson, Ken Cihon, Marge Hamlin, Shirley Hollowaty, Nina Johnson, 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: Andrea Bigelow, Judy Biland, Jill Block, Valerie Brettin, John Chadra III, Barbara Corn, Laura Goltz,
Jim Gramer, Annette Griffith, Dave Hull, 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
St. Catherine: Jessica Achatz, Hank Babisz, Judy Biland, Angela Bills, Dean Bryeans, Yolanda Cassanova, Fr.
Gregory Deters, Darrell Doughtery, Janice Doughtery, Carol Dyde, Virginia Elrod, Fr. Art Fauser, Betty Flum,
Ruby Gerow, Jay Gibson, Anne Guillery, Nancy Austin Halverson, Ellen Hatcher, Maureen Ireland, Nina Johnson,
Richard Koss, Nicole Lake, Peter Licari, Regina Lomasney, Mary Lorkowski, Zitta Marconi, James Mihalich,
Theresa Pawlowski, Ted Pilawski, Judy Piotrowski, Sandy Polomas, Rocco Prinzivalli, Richard Ross, Bill
Sadecki, Joan Smith, Steven’s Family, John Vance, Catherine Ziegler
Mass Intentions
Monday, March 30
7:30 a.m. Mass St. Catherine
V Angelina Giovannini by Aikl Gillon
9:00 a.m. Mass Holy Cross
V Timothy Regan by Zamborowski Family
Tuesday, March 31
7:30 a.m. Mass St. Catherine
9:00 a.m. Mass Holy Cross
9:00 a.m. Mass St. Mark
Wednesday, April 1
7:30 a.m. Mass St. Catherine
9:00 a.m. Mass Holy Cross
V Michael Gillman by Michael LaCombe
9:00 a.m. Mass St. Mark
V Bernice Kaszubski by Marie Moceri
Thursday, April 2
For The People of Our Lady on the River
7:30 a.m. Mass St. Catherine
9:00 a.m. Mass Holy Cross
V Frank Scherb by Family
9:00 a.m. Mass St. Mark
Friday, April 3
7:30 a.m. Mass St. Catherine
9:00 a.m. Mass Holy Cross
V Donna Guyette by Family
(Birthday Remembrance)
9:00 a.m. Mass St. Mark
Saturday, April 4
4:00 p.m. Mass St. Catherine
? Maureen Ireland by Gwen Steele
? Judy Beland by Gwen Steele
V Laura Ankoviak by Family
5:30 p.m. Mass Holy Cross
V Clayton Duchene by Al & Kate Sharrow
V Thelma Arlow by Jacquelyn Sharrow
Sunday, April 5 Palm Sunday
7:30 a.m. Mass Holy Cross
V Mary Morey by Ted & Marie Bieszczad
8:00 a.m. Mass St. Catherin
V Raymond Cooks by Family & Friends
9:30 a.m. Mass Holy Cross
V Eugene Pollock by Mr. & Mrs. Adam Sebastian
V Robert Grass by Grace Robbel
V Stanley Walendowski by Friend
V Mike Gillman by Grace & Chuck Wiseman
10:00 a.m. Mass St. Catherine
V Michael Lubinski by Diane Babij
V James O’Driscoll by Ben Beckett
V Valerie McKoan by Glenda & Tom Rix
V Paul Ryniak by Wife
(3rd Anniversary Remembrance)
10:30 a.m. Mass St. Mark
? Nina Johnson by Vicki Soulliere
? Bob Steven by Vicki Soulliere
11:30 a.m. Mass Holy Cross
V Helen J. Goch by Glen Evans
7:00 p.m. Mass St. Catherine
For The People of Our Lady on the River
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.
A Note From The Principal
The sun is starting to shine a little more, and set a little later. As we look outside, we see the green of
the grass struggling to break through. As we grow closer to Easter, may the green of new life be in our hearts
and in our world.
In the Little Black Book for Lent this past week, the author shared with us the “Romero Prayer.” This
prayer was actually written by Bishop Ken Untener, who was a priest in our archdiocese before becoming the
bishop of the Diocese of Saginaw. Also known as “Prophets of a Future not our own,” these words are very
moving and hold a lot of truth about our lives. While reading this prayer, I knew I had heard it before. After some
thought, and further reading, I realized that this prayer was used at one of my principals’ meetings. I encourage
you to read it. It is representative of the lives of parents, teachers, administrators, and many others. One of the
most moving thoughts is the closing of this prayer:
“We may never see the end results, but that is the difference between the master builder and the
worker. We are workers, not Master Builders, ministers, not Messiahs. We are prophets of a future not our
own.”
While we do not know what the future holds for the children entrusted in our care, we have numerous
opportunities to help them along the right path, and to encourage them to use the many gifts that God has given
them. This is one of the reasons that I feel so blessed being the principal of Holy Cross Catholic School. At Holy
Cross, we become your PARTNER in education. We recognize that we are not the ‘master builders,’ but helpers
along life’s journey. We are able to lead both academically and spiritually, supporting our families in the faith
formation of their children, as they promised through Baptism. Often, we are blessed by learning about the
successes our students have made after they have left Holy Cross…and sometimes we see the legacy continue
when their children come back. I hope that you will consider joining with us on this path to the future.
The application for grants from the Archdiocese of Detroit (PSAS) is due at the beginning of April. This
application must be mailed in. If finances are keeping you from choosing Holy Cross, please stop in and pick up
an application for this grant. 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.
In His Service,
Mrs. Amanda Lund, Principal
Sharing the Gospel
Many people wanted to meet Jesus. They asked his special friends for help in meeting him. When we
help others, it is just like meeting Jesus. When you get to heaven you will meet him face-to-face. Jesus will give
you a hug for sharing with his people. He will be proud that you obeyed and helped your parents. He will say, "I
am glad you are my child. I love you."
Prayer
Holy Spirit, help me to obey my parents and to help God's people.
Something to Draw
Draw Jesus eating supper with you and your family at your home.
- 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.
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
“We are God’s people;
let us give praise and thanks!
Last Sunday’s Algonac Ecumenical Lenten Choirfest was wonderful! The adult choirs, Youth Choirs,
CMC High School Choir, the Ensemble, all joined together to inspire in song. Thank you to all for preparing and
presenting so well your unique abilities to express the mystery of God’s loving, gentle presence in music.
This Sunday’s Gospel reminds us that our world is permeated through and through with God’s love,
even in the midst of difficulties, sorrow, loss and death. The raising of Lazarus is one of the most dramatic stories
from the life of Jesus. The bottom line and to the point is that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Every Sunday
we profess in the Creed, “We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.” The basis of
this belief is what we will celebrate at Easter. In our day by day lives, we continue to look for the risen Jesus
present with us.
Seeing this truth requires the sight that faith provides. Seeing in faith means seeing beyond what is
seen. Everybody believes in something. Do you believe that Jesus is the resurrection and the life?
Easter celebrates life after death and proclaims joyfully that Jesus is with us. What happened on that
first Easter morning is the basis for all that we believe, and is our most important gospel teaching, and beginning
today, calls for careful perception of faithful hearts. Once again we are reminded that there is no trouble Jesus
does not want to help us with and there is no bondage He can’t set us free from. Take today’s Gospel inch-ishly
– one short line at a time – Jesus is moving us toward Palm Sunday and Easter. Martha and Mary turn to Jesus
with acts of faith. Jesus is working signs of life for those who believe. Easter hope is what grounds us in our lives.
Jesus promises both Martha and each one of us: “I am the resurrection and the life, those who believe in Me,
even though they die, will live.” Do you believe this? It’s time we started believing what we believe! Let us pray
these remaining days of Lent that we may all come to live His life more fully in our own.
Holy Week from Thursday evening, April 9th, through Easter Sunday afternoon, is very special – a
unitive feast celebrated over three days. We enter the Easter Triduum of the passion and resurrection of Jesus –
the culmination of the entire liturgical year. The very heart of the Triduum is the Easter Vigil. The Triduum leads
us to the Easter season, the fifty days from Easter Sunday until Pentecost Sunday. This is a special season for
Catholics. Let us go forward with deepened faith in Jesus’ gifts of life, peace and joy and pray for each other.
Good beginning to Lenten Word Scramble…. as Sally Jean, John Vance, Mary Minnich, Aline Irvine,
Pat Johnston, Mary Jo Bor, & Sr. Geraldine gave it a try…Now that you’ve got the first seven, here’s the second
group…there will be twenty-four in all.
1) LAINS 2) EJRUSAMLE 3) EROVASPS,
4) ASJDU 5) NSOITSAT FO THE RSOSC,
6) SHOAANN 7) YHOL ADTUYSRA
God bless you throughout this week,
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
pastoralassociate@ourladyontheriver.net
R.C.I.A.
This week, Erica Miller and Karen Johns give their introductions.
I am Erica Miller. I moved to Algonac just over a year ago from the Milford area. My fiancé, Rick Bechill,
and I will be married at St. Catherine’s on October 16, 2009.
Currently I work for a wireless company as an Account Development Representative, supporting
authorized locations with sales support.
I have always had God in my life, though never baptized; my conversations with God have been
frequent. I have always wanted to enhance this relationship, but never knew how to take the next step. I give a lot
of credit to the Bechill family for my new found home at Our Lady on the River Parish. They are such warm,
wonderful, caring people who make God a part of their every day life. I saw something in them that I had always
wanted – that closer connection with God.
The turning point in my faith journey was when we attended the family day at Sacred Heart Seminary. I
had a rough day, and was very grumpy from work. I prayed and asked for help. Shortly afterwards, I felt the
weight lift off my shoulders, and my mood instantly changed. It was as if my day had restarted all over again. I
find much joy and hope that when Rick and I start our family, we can give them the gift of Jesus – God – that I
have received later in life.
At the Easter Vigil, Erica will be welcomed into the Catholic Church through the new life of Christ in
Baptism, Confirmation, and receiving Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time. Please continue to support Erica
with your prayer and hospitality.
My name is Karen Johns. I am a married mother of three wonderful boys. My spiritual journey toward
the Catholic faith began a long time ago. I was raised Protestant. attending a Baptist church in my youth, and
after the birth of our second son, a Lutheran Church.
Both of these denominations held inspiration for me. Yet, I always felt something was ‘missing.’ That
something turned out to be someone – Our Blessed Mother! I realized, as a woman, a very real need for her
presence in my life. I began noticing the quiet grace and faith of all the Catholic people I knew in my life. I
noticed how their actions proclaimed their faith. This observation was the turning point that has led me here.
There have been many changes in my life since I began the RCIA process. My family and I now pray
together before meals and at bedtime. I pray the rosary daily, bringing hope, peace and joy. A sense of love and
peace has found its way into our home. There is a lot yet to learn, but there is no anxiety – I attribute this
serenity to Jesus, whose influence causes me to view all situations in a new light.
There have been many people who have helped me along the way. First, my beloved late grandfather,
Theodore Zittritsch, whose gentle, humble manner will always be present for me. Second, my sponsor, Rose
Rzeppa. I thank her for stepping up to the plate to be my sponsor, and also a great boss with Linda Neumann.
Others include Sr Mary Ann, Sr. Geraldine, Fr. Lopez, Bea Wassenberg, Tobi Couture, and Lynda Theut –
(another great boss!) I firmly believe that God has set these faith-filled people in my path to guide my unsteady
steps. I thank each of them with a full heart that God has nourished within me.
Karen will make a profession of faith in the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil, be confirmed, and
receive the Lord Jesus in the Eucharist. Please hold Karen in prayer and welcome her.
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
*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
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 22, 2009
St. Mark
160 Families
35 Envelopes: $1,120.00
Loose Cash: $31.00
Total: $1,151.00
Holy Cross
1024 Families
317 Envelopes $7,582.80
Loose Cash $424.75
Children $19.00
Total $8,026.55
St. Catherine Church
564 Families
242 Envelopes: $5,625.00
Loose: $338.50
Children: $10.00
Total $5,973.50
LIturgical Schedule
Day/Time
Lectors
Altar Servers
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Ed Ptasnik
Joann Sharrow
Danielle Banky
Sal Ponessa
5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Shelee
Schweihofer
Sr. Mary Ann
Ankoviak
Emily Bryer
CJ Jagielo
Rachelle LaFontaine
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Wynne Achatz
Richard Bober
Bill Zweng
Brad Butros
Owen Rogus
8:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
James Seeley
Judy Wallius
Alex May
Nicholas Todino
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Kathy LaLonde
Barbara Shonk
Walter Street
Kody Obrzut
Abby Obrzut
Caroline Glowski
10:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Bob Pontseele
Don Zamborowski
Skye Jarskey
Alexis Semaan
10:30 a.m.
St. Mark
Jenny Laethem
11:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Melanie Hietz
Fred Osterbeck
Mary Ann
Osterbeck
Ginny Fielhauer
Grace Fielhauer
Danielle Glowski
7:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Celebrant
Celebrant
7:00 p.m
Holy Cross
Holy Thursday
Don Smith
2009 Lenten & Easter Schedule
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 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 @ 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 a.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.
“Mary’s Way of The Cross”
Monday, March 30th
10:00 a.m.—11:30a.m.
Our Lady on the River MOM’S Group will be hosting “Mary’s Way of The Cross” at St. Catherine
Church. Come see the Stations of The Cross through Mary’s eyes. All are invited and childcare is provided.
Refreshments will be served following the Stations.
Criminal Justice Ministry
Ministry with people who are incarcerated is a work of mercy and recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of all
people. Each member of the faith community is reminded of the universal need for repentance when faced with
the reality and consequences of crime. When visiting a jail or prison, a person called to this ministry brings
words of God’s loving presence, the potential for forgiveness and a message of hope. This ministry also reminds
us we must respond to God’s call to service by being involved in a communal way. The faith given in grace at
baptism can grow and deepen when we reach out to persons who are imprisoned.
We invite all those who may be called to ministry with people who are imprisoned to attend a training program to
further develop that call. Ralph Paquette, parishioner at St. Mary’s, St. Clair, is already involved in this ministry
and will be attending the training. If you would like to ride with Ralph, give him a call at 810-329-6879.
Criminal Justice Ministry Training
Saturday, April 4, 2009
9:30a.m.-12:00p.m.
Sacred Heart Seminary
For more information or to register please contact Lucy Zalewa at 313-237-5887, Department of Parish Life and
Services, Office of Criminal Justice Ministry.
AYCE Breakfast
Marine City K of C
6385 King Road
** Today** Sunday, March 29th
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
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
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.
Easter Egg Hunt
St. Mark Church Grounds
Harsens Island
Holy Saturday, April 11, 2009
Following Blessing of Food Baskets at Noon
For children age 10 or younger
Fill in this form and drop it in the collection basket or mail it to:
EASTER EGG HUNT
St. Mark Office, P.O. Box 70,
Harsens Island, MI 48028
List children’s first name and age
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Fellowship Lunch, Now Brunch
St. Mark Activity Center
3rd Sunday in April
Due to popular request, what began as a monthly Fellowship Lunch will soon become a Fellowship
Brunch beginning with the third Sunday in April. Instead of making reservations, tickets will be sold during the
first two weeks of the month at the cost of $5.00. Buy them in back of church after Mass on Sundays or stop in
the Office at St. Mark during the week from Tuesday through Friday. Hope you can join us.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
March 30
31
April 1
2
3
4
5
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
HC 3 pm 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
6:00p Marine City Ecumenical Lenten Programs—
St.Johns UCC
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:30a Stations of the Cross
StC 9:00a -9:00p 12 Hour Scrapbook Crop
StC 10:00a RCIA
StC 10:00a MOMs
HC 5:30 Religious Education
KC MC 7p Bingo
HC Fine Arts Bldg 6:30p Lenten Bible study
HC 9:45a -10:30a Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Season for NonViolence
January 30 - April 4
Hospitality
StC 10:00a -11:00a Stations of the Cross through Mary's Eyes Group
StC 6:45p One in the Spirit Prayer
StC 7p Ensemble Practice
StC 7:30p -9:00p Adult Choir Practice
HC 1:30p Stations of the Cross
StC 6 p Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
HC 5:30 Religious Education
HC 7p Choir Rehearsal
HC 7:00p Handbell Choir Rehearsal
StC 4p Fish Fry Benefit
StC 7p Stations of the Cross
OffSite First Friday Club
Palm Sunday
Pot Luck Supper
Holy Thursday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross Activity Center
Please join us for a Holy Thursday Pot Luck Supper in the Holy Cross Activity Center at 5:30 p.m.
followed by The Mass of The Lord’s Supper at 7:00 p.m.
All parishioners of Our Lady on the River are invited to bring a dish to share and/or join us for this
special evening as we share a meal and remember Christ’s Last Supper.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
from the conclusion of Mass until Midnight.
Morning Lenten Conference
“How to Share in Christ’s Passion”
Saturday, April 4th, at St. Edward’s Church in Lakeport (on M-25, 8 miles N. of the Blue Water Bridge
in Port Huron) with Fr. Wolfgang Seitz, ORC, National Director of Opus Sanctorum Angelorum (Work of the Holy
Angels).
8:00 a.m. Latin High Mass; 9:00 a.m. talk; 10:00 a.m. Exposition and Benediction of the Most
Blessed Sacrament. Confessions after Mass.
Religious materials available for purchase. No cost. Call Chris or Irene (810-385-5981) with questions.
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
318 S Belle River Ave Apt 2
Marine City, MI 48039
Our 20th Irish Dinner/Auction has come and gone. We would not have been able to do everything
without the help of many people. First, thanks to everyone who donated to the auction. Thanks, too, the eighth
graders for helping to load everything in the cars, and to all who assisted us in our set up on Friday. A big thank
you goes out to the Marine City Knights of Columbus for the use to their banquet hall, for providing bartenders,
and for all their help throughout the event. Special thanks to Mrs. Lund, Father Jim, Father Matt and all the
faculty at school and the rectory for their help and support in preparing for the event and at the auction. Patty
Smith: thanks for your assistance with the dessert raffle. For everyone who volunteered to make a dessert for
our raffle, you really made it a success. Thank you to Judy Krutsch, Sandy Fearn and Pam Cortese who helped
sell raffle tickets and didn't even have children in the school. Mike Govier: you did a wonderful job keeping the
night entertaining, full of laughs and the auction running smoothly with all you did, especially auctioneering. After
a wonderful evening we appreciate all who assisted us in the clean up. To Dan & Kari Steinmetz who did all the
computer work on the program, during the evening and at check out, we greatly appreciate everything you did to
help to make the auction run smoothly and successfully. For everyone who attended the auction, thank you so
much for your support in making the auction the fun-filled success it is: because of people like you we can all
work together to help make things better for our children.
Please mark your calendar for this event next year on March 13, 2010. We can't wait to see you there.
Gretchen Rogus & Jennifer Laster
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 fifth Lenten 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
Readings for the week of March 29, 2009
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: Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56
Next Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 /Is 50:4-7/ Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1---15:47 or 15:1-39
©Liturgical Publications Inc.
Widowed Friends to Meet in Port Huron
In the Archdiocese of Detroit
Widowed men and women are invited to attend our 2nd gathering in the general Blue Water area to offer
one another spiritual, social and/or grief support in addition to planning social activities. The meeting will be held
on Sunday, April 19th at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish Center (1st floor). 1317- 7th Street at Oak in Port Huron.
Invite other widowed to come. Lunch afterward is optional. For more information or to RSVP, call Mary @
810-364-3651 or Peg@ 586-727-2514.
League of Catholic Women
The League of Catholic Women will hold its Annual meeting noon, Wednesday, April 15th at
Alexander’s, 1195 Gratiot Blvd., Marysville. Meal choices are chicken or beef. The cost is $13. Please send your
reservation checks to Katie Ricketts, 906 Hollis St., Port Huron.
All women of the parishes are invited to join the League. One of its main purposes is to give financial
aid for Catholic education. For more information about the League, call Mary Kay Odgers, president @
810-385-1459
Wedding Anniversary
March, 2009
Edward & Donna Pietrykowski March 15th 23 years
APRIL, 2009
Brad & Kathy Vargo April 6th 19 years
Bill & Betty Zweng April 15th 42 years
John & Mary Jane Basney April 16th 54 years
Conan & Cora Fisher April 27th 52 years
May God keep you and continue to
Bless you for many years to come.
Words to Live By
The man who wishes to understand himself thoroughly must with his unrest, uncertainty, and even his
weakness and sinfulness, with his life and death, draw near to Christ.
-Pope John Paul II
Christian Service News
Christian Service/Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting another “sewing bee” for Conkerr Cancer.
Sunday, March 29th at the St. Catherine Activity Center
1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Everyone in the community is welcome to join in this special ministry. We make pillowcases for
children in the area who have been diagnosed with cancer. We are accepting donations of fabric that would bring
color to a child’s heart or Joann Fabric gift cards to purchase the fabric and thread. Attendees can be put to work
at cutting fabric, ironing the freshly sewed cases, and joining in the gift of labor for children in need. Please bring
irons, ironing boards and sewing machines. We are looking forward to a fruitful afternoon!
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 next Book Sale will be from April 14th—16th at the K of C Hall on Marsh rd. with extended hours
being 12:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
Our Lady on the River Hospitality
Holy Cross
Sunday, April 5th after the 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. Masses
in the Activity Center.
St. Catherine
Saturday & Sunday, April 4th & 5th after 4:00 p.m.,
8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses in the vestibule.
Algonac Food Pantry Collection
Please consider dropping off any food items the first weekend of the month to restock our local food
pantry. Thank you to all that have joined in our collection over the past year and a half. Our efforts are
appreciated by all those in need in our community.
The covenant will be written and
engraved on people's hearts.
Lost and Found…
A gold chain with a silver cross and a Grandma medal lost on Holy Cross property. These items were
very sentimental. If found, please return to the Holy Cross Rectory.
A camera lens filter was found at Holy Cross. Please go to the rectory to claim this piece.
First Friday Club
The April meeting of the First Friday Club will take place on Friday, April 3rd. We will meet at Achatz
Restaurant in St. Clair at 9:00 a.m. While members may attend Mass at their home parish please know that
Mass at St. Mary’s in St. Clair is at 8:00 a.m.
The cost for attending our gathering is $5.00 per person with each person ordering and paying for their
breakfast.
This month we will be honored to once again, have Ms. Jane Petitpren, DRE for Immaculate Conception
Parish, as our featured speaker. In this Year of St. Paul, Jane will discuss Paul’s background with regard to his
letters (epistles).
We ask that you RSVP by calling Mrs. Rose Scheuer at 586-713-7860.
Please be reminded that there will only be two more meetings after this April meeting. Our June
meeting will bring to a close our 60th and final year in existence. Please forward any comments or questions to
Patty @ 810-364-9096 or Janet @ 810-329-7987.
Low Vision
Support Group
All blind, legally blind, low vision persons and their family members/ drivers are welcome.
1st Wednesday of the month
St. John’s River District Hospital
Meeting room # 2 from
11:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
For further information, contact Paul Dailer @ 810-329-5172
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.
Holy Cross and
St. Catherine
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
Baptisms
Father Matt Ellis baptized and welcomed into the Our Lady on the River Parish Family:
On Sunday, February 15, 2009
Autumn Elizabeth Lynch, daughter of Nils Lynch and Nichole Bieth. Godparents are Ronald and Kathryn Lisco.
Alexis Katherine Stephenson, daughter of Deidra Reimann. Godparents are Heidi Brown and Benny Shutt.
Corey James McCormick, son of Patrick McCormick and Kathryn (Marron) McCormick. Godparents are Dan
Goldenbogen and Nichole McCormick.
Colin Phillip Watson, son of Jeffrey Watson and Nicole (Phillips) Watson. Godparents are Daniel Watson and
Teresa Belcrest.
Profession of faith
Alison Sonnenfeld, daughter of Michael & Melissa Sonnenfeld.
Pray that, as they grow, Christ will always
Be shining a presence in their lives
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.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
presents
Reflections on the Seven Last
Words of Christ
Friday, April 3rd
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
9844 Woodward Avenue
Featuring:
Sacred Heart Major Seminary Choir
Sacred Heart Concert Chorale
with Michigan Sinfonietta
under the Direction of Dr. Ronald Prowse
Free will offering
In Loving Memory of
Thomas Pietrykowski
In memory of Thomas Pietrykowski to the Holy Cross Activity Center have been made from:
Kathy Novelli
Michael & Brenda Pinskey
Nelson & Loretta Prange
Larryy & Robin Yokom
May God bless you for your generosity and compassionate caring.
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.
You may turn in your filled “Rice Bowls” at the parish office or in the collection. Please look for baskets
at the exits to place your completed “Rice Bowl” in.
Jesus answered them,
“The hour has come for the Son of Man to be
glorified. Amen, amen, I say to you,
unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground
and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat;
but if it dies, it produces much fruit.”
- Jn 12:23-24
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