Our Lady On The River Parish
Sponsor of the Week
Saph & Saph, P.C.
April 6, 2008
Our Lady On The River Parish Holy Cross Church, St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, St. Mark Chapel
April 6, 2008, Third Sunday of Easter
St. Mark: Betty Baker, Margaret Brosofski, Marie Burr, Ken Cihon, Marge Hamlin, Angie Kronner, Sally O’Neil, Sophie Palmer, Walter Sawkin, Bob Soulliere, Patrick
Tierney, JoAnn White, Paulette Wieczorek, Keith Wright and Tena VanLoon
St. Catherine Church: Hank Babisz, Beverly Carr, Lillian Downhauser, Bob & Rose Cetranowski, Ernest Craft, Tom Epifano, Anne Guillery, Vincent John, Kim
Cetranowski-Kowalski, Sally Lozen, Barbara Malik, Jackie McIntosh, Aaron Milenbaugh, Rosemary & Robert Nadrowski, Amanda O’Regan, Ted Pilawski, Bill Sadecki,
Connie Spangler, David Somervell, the Steven’s Family, MaryAnn Townsend, and Catherine Ziegler
Holy Cross: David Arnold, Rita Babel, David Basney, Chuck Baumgarten, “Chuck C.”, Caty DeGraaf, Bernard Endres, Patricia Furton, Carl Gilbert, Maureen Grottke,
Stephanie Hartney, Elizabeth Heilman, Agnes Horn, Shirley Ivan, Casmir Jaworowicz, Sr., Kevin Jeff Kocher, Jim Kuykendall, Patrick LaBelle, Julia Lange, Robert & Helen
Leibold, Gerald Magnan, Josephine Michalski, Marty Osborne, Tony Pizzo, Jill Postalka-Furtaw, Larry & Barb Rutkowski, Stanley Rutkowski, Lorena Sadler, Helen
Schweihofer, Joann Shano, Barbara Shonk, Deborah Steinmetz, Alice Trader, John Weisand
Please pray for our sick and suffering
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
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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.
FR. MATT’S MATTERS
CHRIST’S RESURRECTION: A NEW CREATION AND SPIRITUAL ILLUMINATION
“Christ’s Resurrection inaugurates a whole new creation, a new way of living, thinking and acting”. These words of Detroit’s Cardinal Maida on Easter Day are
powerfully compact. The resurrection of Jesus is not to be viewed with factual coolness, and is not within the capacity of empirical science. Did Jesus of Nazareth spiritually
and bodily resurrect, glorified, never to suffer death again, or not? Neutrality here is simply evasion. If we respond ‘no’ or ‘I doubt it’, then life and death continue unchanged. If
we say ‘yes I believe’, then this quite warm leap of faith has the power to transform, as we know it, everything in life.
Any expert, scholar or archeologist, etc., who tries to give historical evidence to this ‘Event’, or take it away, winds up right where he/she started: ‘we
don’t really know ‘. It is a matter of spiritual eyesight! How easily it is blocked! The most pertinent and reliable Resurrection stories of Jesus for us are in the New Testament.
And guess what? They occurred almost exclusively with people who knew Jesus before He died! These first disciples primarily gained illuminated understanding of Christ
Jesus upon meeting Him Resurrected/glorified. It is just as we read in this week’s Emmaus story of disciples coming to know the resurrected Jesus ‘in the breaking of the
bread’ and thus, recognizing Jesus as God’s incarnate presence on earth. Really ‘getting it’ regarding Jesus could happen when He completed “doing the works of His
Father’, especially His death and resurrection.
It may seem easy to have come to real faith in Jesus if we’d have been with Him in His earthly days. We forget that Jesus appeared just like other men,
and He was very challenging and very misunderstood. Take ‘doubting’ apostle Thomas, he ‘clicked’ when he saw the glory of the Risen Lord and His glorified wounds (they
assist understanding that first the Messiah had to suffer and die). Thomas responded: “My Lord and my God”. Just those few words were not only a slap in the face of the
authorities that condemned Jesus, they were verbal insurrection to the ‘emperor worship’ of the Romans. The Caesars fancied themselves ‘divine’ and were titled and
greeted, ‘my lord and my god’. To begin referring to a crucified Jewish teacher in those terms was to risk death.
The whole ministry of Jesus was to renew Creation, healing, forgiving, restoring to original blessedness, and illuminating hearts, minds and spirits to apprehend
the Kingdom of the One True God: the way to the Father through the mediating Son by the activity of the Holy Spirit. We can receive the blessedness of not having
physically seen, but nonetheless are faith-full believers, becoming open vessels to the flow of real divine Spirit. The original Resurrection seers and writers are the bedrock
heroes bringing the earthly Jesus to us, presenting the fullness of Him, so that we can reach full stature as grounded spiritual children of God. Resurrection power is in the
‘Jesus way’ of life and love, still ever new to the world, and where it is really present (in us), there is its ‘proof’!
In Him Risen, Fr. Matt Ellis
associate@OurLadyontheRiver.net
Readings for the Week of April 6, 2008
Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/1 Pt 1:17-21/Lk 24:13- 35
Monday: Acts 6:8-15/Jn 6:22-29
Tuesday: Acts 7:51-8:1a/Jn 6:30-35
Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8/Jn 6:35-40
Thursday: Acts 8:26-40/Jn 6:44-51
Friday: Acts 9:1-20/Jn 6:52-59
Saturday: Acts 9:31-42/Jn 6:60-69
Next Sunday: Acts 2:14a, 36-41/1 Pt 2:20b-25/Jn 10:1- 10
©Liturgical Publications Inc.
A Note From The Principal
ALLELUIA! Welcome back to all of our school families as we return from our Easter vacation, rested and ready to continue our school year. It is hard to believe that we
are at the beginning of our last marking period of this school year! Report cards will be going home on Wednesday, April 9th.
As I write this article, I notice that the snow is gone and the ice is flowing. I would like to thank our maintenance staff for the wonderful job that they have done in keeping
our sidewalks clear and safe for our students and teachers. Hopefully, they will be able to put their shovels away for the year!
Congratulations to our girls’ volleyball team who wrapped up their season with this weekend’s tournament. We will have more information for next week’s bulletin. Our
boys’ baseball team has already begun practicing, and our track team will be starting soon as well. We pray for warm, dry days in the future.
With the celebration of Easter shining daily in our hearts, we prepare to welcome our young people into greater communion with the church. Next Sunday, April 13th, the
eighth graders in our parish will celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Earl Boyea at the 11:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross. On Saturday, April 19th at 11:00
a.m., the second graders of our parish will make their First Holy Communion. As principal, I am blessed to be able to share each day in the faith formation of our grade
school students. I am also able to share in our weekly Friday liturgies. I hope that you will find time to share in our liturgies as well.
On Sunday, April 13th, from 9:00a.m. until 12:00p.m., Holy Cross Catholic School invites you to come to our Preschool and Kindergarten Open House. Registration for
our preschool and kindergarten programs, as well as our elementary programs, will be available at that time. If you are looking for a positive change in your child’s WHOLE
education, I encourage you to visit Holy Cross and see how we can be your partner in education.
Did you know that you can start planning for your child’s Holy Cross education right now? One easy way to start earning money towards your tuition is by becoming
involved in the SCRIP program. As our current parents already know, SCRIP is a 100% FREE program which helps you earn a profit on money you are going to spend on
your everyday needs. Please check out the SCRIP information in this week’s bulletin. If you would like to learn more about SCRIP, I would be happy to sit down with you
and guide you through the process! Since spring is in the air, what a better way to start off on your spring landscaping than by using SCRIP!
As we begin our fourth marking period, I have had a lot of time to reflect on the choice that I made when I accepted the position of principal of YOUR school. I thank God
each day for showing me the way here. I hope that if you or someone you know is interested in learning more about Holy Cross, that you will encourage them to call me at
810-765-3591 to make a personal appointment.
In His Service,
Mrs. Amanda Lund
Principal
principal@holycrossonline.net
Mass Intentions
Monday, April 7
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Catherine Church
Tuesday, April 8
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
9:00 a.m. at St. Catherine Church
V Loretta Rumenapp by Bill & Delores Kumenapp
(Birthday Remembrance)
V Joseph Kerszykowski by Wife
(5th Anniversary Remembrance)
Wednesday, April 9
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
9:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church
V Mary Lou Keller by Dorothy Endres
Thursday, April 10
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
9:00 a.m. The People of St Catherine Church
Friday, April 11
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
9:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church
The LaBelle Family by Holy School
Saturday, April 12
4:00 p.m. at St. Catherine Church
V Mary Check by Family
V Joseph LaFrimere by Bill & Barbara Brich
(1st Anniversary Remembrance)
V Irene LePoudre by the Shelton Family
5:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Church
V Mary Achatz by Anna, Linda & Midge Lavely
Sunday, April 13
8:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church
V Raymond Westrick by Shirley Sadlowski
V Ted Kajder by Fran Osterland
9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Church
V Charles Thomas, Sr. by Wife & Family
(15th Anniversary Remembrance)
10:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
V Howard Soulliere by Family
11:30 a.m. at St. Catherine Church
V Pauline Carpac by Theresa Carpac
(1st Anniversary Remembrance)
V Ted Kajder by Jean Moran
Thoughts From Your Pastoral Associate
“Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good; God’s love is everlasting!” (Ps.118:1)
In these days of the Easter season, the liturgy invites us personally to meet the Risen Lord and to come to recognize his dynamic effect on our daily lives. Just as the two
disciples recognized Jesus when He broke the bread, we too, the believing community of this 21st century, as we assemble here in our parish, come to know the Risen Lord
in our midst. Jesus continues to break the bread for us and with us. Jesus stays with us. He is present with us in the Holy Eucharist. He gives Himself to us and teaches
us to open our hearts. In the Holy Eucharist and in His word in Scripture, we pray in faith as did the apostle Thomas in last week’s gospel: “My Lord and my God!”
As members of one Body of Christ, one family of faith, of Our Lady on the River parish, we share together the hope of the Gospel message of Easter. We are also called to
be united in service and love for one another as we reach out and share what God has given us.
I am reminded again and inspired by the words of our late, great Pope John Paul’s last Urbi et Orbi blessing to Rome and to the world in which he said:
“Stay with us, Lord!
The Word and the Bread of the Eucharist, the mystery and the gift of Easter, remain down the centuries as a constant memorial of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of
Christ…
Together with all Christians throughout the world, we too repeat those words:
Jesus, crucified and risen, stay with us!”
We, the men and women of the third millennium, we too need you, Risen Lord! Stay with us now and until the end of time. Sustain us, we pray, on our journey.” (Joannes
Paulus II, March 30, 2005)
Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will be present for a blood drive at Holy Cross Church on Sunday, April 20th from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. An important training session for all
those who wish to volunteer to assist with this endeavor will be held at St. Catherine Activity Center on Tuesday, April 15th, at 9:30 a.m. A successful blood drive counts on
the support and help of many. Please consider being part of a team of helpers and come to the training session. This includes those greeting donors at the door, taking
registration, tying blood packs, serving refreshments, providing lunch for the nurses and helpers, etc. If you can help for an hour or two or for the entire time, we need you!
Come! If you can be a blood donor, we need you! Fill out the donor card, make time to come on April 20th to donate. By donating a single pint of blood at our upcoming
drive, you may save several lives!
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
If you haven’t yet sent in your reservation form to attend the always enjoyable volunteer appreciation dinner, please find a pencil and do it now! Look for the form on another
page and plan to come. This is for all who volunteer their services and time, even just once or twice, to many times. If you help at funeral luncheons, serving, dishwashing,
cooking, if you help prepare the church for seasons, if you help with mailings, if you help in any way, please come! Enjoy an excellent dinner and good company! Please
rsvp by April 15th. May Mary, mother of the Risen Lord, help us be authentic messengers of the light, life and joy of Easter each day.
With prayer, love and God’s blessings,
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
pastoralminister@ourladyontheriver.net
Sharing the Gospel
Pretend Jesus is at your home. He sits at the dinner table with your whole family. He breaks bread with you. He fills each cup with a drink. He plays with you and helps you
with your homework. He tells you that he loves you. You thank him for the food and ask him to bless your family. Jesus says, "I've got to go, but
I'll remain in your heart forever."
Prayer
Lord, help me show others that I am a Christian
by my words and actions.
Mission for the Week
I will say, "I'll be glad to help. Tell me what to do first."
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2nd LT Mario Barrett US Army
Spc. William Goldenbogen US Army Reserve
Joseph Ryan Kowalski US Air Force
Patrick Loudy US Army
T-Sgt Robert Mitchell USAF Reserve
Maj. Christopher Neiman USAF
LTJG Jason Neiman USCG
Arthur Rochen US Army
Jason Rumenapp US Army
-Please let us know of any updates to this list
St. Mark
120 Families
36 Envelopes: $818.00
Loose Cash: $195.00
Total: $1,013.00
Holy Cross
1015 Families
327 Envelopes $8,035.50 Cash: $359.79
Children: $17.67
Total $8,412.96
St. Catherine Church
548 Parish Families
215 Envelopes: $5,149.00
Cash: $316.91
Children: $9.25
Total $5,475.16
Collection of Sunday, March 30, 2008
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: ____________
LIturgical Schedule
Day/Time
Lectors
Altar Servers
EME
Ushers
Sacristan/Greeters
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Joann Sharrow
Retta Kosciolek
Christopher Demorest
Alicia Norman
Nicholas Todino
Aline Irvine
Joan Klebba
Aggie LaCombe
Eleanor Pilawski
Norval Weaver
Craig Neumann
Karl Malik
John McQuade
Harold Meldrum
John Vance
S Malik/Sacristan
May Granica
Wanda Edie
Robert Nadrowski
Rosemary Nadrowski
5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Walter Street
DJ Burns
Ginny Fielhauer
Hannah Yadon
Ed Terhune
Mark Markel
Harold Beck
Richard Kolcz
Jack Ameel
Bob Beauvais
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
Holy Cross
Paul Ivan
Robert Goldenbogen
Natalie Sykes
Gerald St. James
Dennis Fracassi
Art Rose
Ralph Moldenhauer
Fred Zweng
Ralph Nichols
Andy Markel
Tom Schweihofer
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Ed Trudell
Rachael Moreton
Jonathon Moreton
Abigail Vernier
Meghan Vernier
Outreach:
Mary Jane Haener
Team 2
10:00 a.m.
St. Mark
Midge Fannon
Please help if
needed
Dick Kronner
Larry Miller
11:30 a.m.
St Catherine
Maureen
Morehead
Gary Kupper
Jacob Nutter
Alan Milenbaugh
Aaron Milenbaugh
Tony Antkowiak
Judy Antkowiak
Rosetta Babisz
Bob Branch
Cynthia Branch
Gene Elrod
Ken Radulski
Greg Walquist
Matt Vettraino
Doug Bassil
C Smith/Sacristan
Elfriede Trombley
Eric Morehead
Maureen Morehead
Matt Vettraino
Thursday Mass @ 9:00 a.m. in April, will be celebrated at St. Catherine of Alexandria
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 !!
One In The Spirit Prayer Group
April 8 Journey to Pentecost: John 10:1-10
April 15 Journey to Pentecost: John 14:1-12
April 22 Journey to Pentecost: John 14:15-21
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.
If you are in need of prayer for yourself or someone else, write your requests in the Prayer Petition Books located by each exit of St. Catherine Church, the Prayer
Group prays over them weekly-year round. To be placed on the prayer chain call Eloise at 810-794-9975.
K of C News
Algonac Council 7227
Euchre Club
If you enjoy Euchre - the next meeting of the Euchre Club will be Monday, April 14th. Games start at 7:00 p.m. and all are welcome.
Book Sale
The next book sale will be on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, April 15th, 16th, & 17th from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thanks for your support.
Ladies Auxiliary News
The next meeting will be Thursday, April 17th at 1:00 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall. New members are always welcome.
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.
ConKerr Cancer Pillowcase Update
We will be sewing pillowcases on Sunday, April 13th from 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall (on Marsh and Mill).
If you can help us out by donating material (7/8 of a yard of a bright print for the body and 1/3 of a yard of a bright coordinating print or solid for the border); you can
drop off your material at the Algonac Water Lily. Money or SCRIP to JoAnne Fabric would be greatly appreciated. Simply put your money or SCRIP in an envelope marked
“pillowcases” and put it in the collection basket and we will buy the material.
On the days we will be making the pillowcases we will need volunteers to cut, iron and sew them. If you can help us out , please call Linda Neumann at
810-794-4605 or Rose Rzeppa at 810-794-3187.
Thank you,
The Ladies Auxiliary
58th Annual Spring Luncheon - Card Party
sponsored by D of I #419
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
K of C Banquet Center, King Rd.
Luncheon Buffet includes:
Chicken Salad, Fruit plate, Nut bread, Beverage and a choice of Homemade Cherry, Apple or Lemon Pie
Donation $9.00
Advance ticket sales from members
Door Day of Luncheon
Raffle Table Prizes Door Prizes Mini Raffle
Holy Cross Choir
Leads worship at Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass,
other liturgies as scheduled.
8 O’Clock Choir
Leads worship at Sunday 8 a.m. Mass
Rehearsal Sunday 7:45 a.m.
Saturday Choir
Leads worship at Saturday Mass
Saturdays (except the 1st Sat): 5 p.m.
All Generations Choir
All ages welcome
ALL AGES - ALL SINGERS - FAMILIES
Rehearses and leads worship on the second Saturday of the month
(other liturgies as scheduled),
4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.,
Parents and Grandparents—please bring your child and stay and sing with them!
Cantors
Assists with congregational song
Resurrection Choir
Leads worship at funerals
Meets 15 Minutes before the Mass
Schola Cantorum
Small ensemble of mixed voices
Leads worship 1st Saturday of month
Handbell Choir
Plays at Mass as scheduled
Wednesday rehearsal 7-8:30 p.m.
Diane Bowden, Director - 810-765-4824
HOLY CROSS MUSIC MINISTRIES | Daniel J. Susan, Director | www.holycrossonline.net | music@holycrossonline.net
St. Catherine of
Alexandria Church
1103 Washington Street
Algonac, MI 48001
810-794-3301
Holy Cross Church
610 South Water Street
Marine City, MI 48039
810-765-3568
St. Mark Chapel
4190 Green Drive, P.O. Box 70
Harsens Island, MI 48028
810-748-3828
April 6th, 2008
Third Sunday of Easter
Wedding Anniversaries
Brad & Kathy Vargo April 6th 18 years
Bruce & Toni Tuttle April 12th 39 years
George & Mary Ann Neumann April 20th 55 years
Patrick & Regina Lomasney April 27th 45 years
Conan & Cora Fisher April 27th 51 years
May God’s grace sustain you in joyful love
and devotion to Him and to each other.
Catholic Men’s Conference:
Put Out In to The Deep VI
The men of Our Lady On The River Parish 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
***Transportation is available on the day of the Conference. Meet at Immaculate Conception, Anchorville at 6:20 a.m. (the bus leaves at 6:30 a.m.) and arrives back in
Anchorville about 5:15 p.m. The cost should be under $10.00 per person, depending on the number of people. Questions, call Deacon Ken at 586-918-8949.
Our Lady on the River Parish Blood Drive
A training update will be held on April 15th @ 9:30 a.m. @ St. Catherine Activity Center. This will be a preparation for the Blood Drive @ Holy Cross on April 20th.
All who wish to assist are asked to attend this session.
Thank you, Sister Mary Ann
God Bless
Our Volunteers
To thank you for all of your work, time, and talent, Fr. Jim Lopez is inviting all volunteers 18 and older of our three parishes to a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on
Saturday, April 26th at St Catherine Activity Center. Dinner will be served at 7:15 p.m.
RSVP is required
Am I a volunteer? If you give of your time in the church through any of the ministries, volunteer in the school or catechism classes, serve on any of the
commissions, councils, or groups in the parish and/or school, help out at any of our many parish functions, funeral luncheons, dinners, festivals etc. then You Are Invited!!
Anyone, who gives of their time voluntarily, is invited. Please fill out the registration RSVP form and return it by April 15th so that we will have an accurate count
for the evening meal. Send to the attention of Sr. Mary Ann at the parish office.
RSVP CARD for the APPRECIATION DINNER
on April 26th
To attention, Sr. Mary Ann Ankoviak by April 15, 2008.
'
Last Name: ___________________________________
First Name: ___________________________________
Additional Names_______________________________
Total Number of volunteers 18 and older: ______
Phone Number: ________________________________
Email address: ________________________________
Location: Holy Cross -- St. Catherine -- St. Mark
Our Lady on the River Parish Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner
April 26th at St Catherine Activity Center
Sister Mary Ann’s Trivia Time
Kudos to John, Mary, Pat, Elmer and Chuck & Carla Bayly from Adrian, MI for the correct responses!
Ephesians 2:4-10 is the pericope on God’s mercy!
New question: Where did Moses experience the Lord at the Burning Bush?
Good Luck!
Caller Wanted for Holy Cross
Tuesday Morning Bingo
We need a person who is willing to interact with our Bingo players who can learn to call Electronic Bingo on Tuesday mornings @ the Marysville, K of C Hall on
Range Rd. and Ravenswood. This person will rotate with two other callers. (The State of Michigan will allow $30 for calling the Bingo, or a school mom can receive a subsidy
for calling the Bingo.) All proceeds from this Bingo are used towards reducing the Holy Cross Activity Center Debt.
For more information,
please contact Bob Thompson @ 810-287-1043
Bingo Workers Needed
Are you a people person? Do you want to have fun while helping out Holy Cross school? Wednesday Night - K of C bingo has several openings for bingo workers, beginning
in May, 2008. The hours vary and the earliest would be "start up" 5:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. for the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th weeks of the month. The positions available are start-up,
callers, cashiers, charity ticket sellers, money counters and floor walkers. If you are interested please call:
Ruth @ 586-226-6850 or 810-765-8277
Marge 810- 765-3316
Words to Live By
Intelligence may drive machines, but it is the heart that beats with life! Give your heart the vital resources that it needs—allow God to enter your life, then your life
will brighten with his divine light.
-Pope John Paul II
Died in Christ
Please remember in your prayers:
V Kenneth Kozlowski
V Norman Britz
V Annette Ritzert
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
Let the Perpetual Light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
Holy Cross Daddy-Daughter Dance
Sunday, April 20, 2008
3:00-6:30 p.m.
Holy Cross Gymnasium
Tickets: $15.00 for daddy/daughter,
$5.00 each additional daughter
Ticket includes admission, light meal,
and photograph.
Tickets are available in the school office.
Tickets must be purchased by Friday, April 18th.
Our Lady on the River Calendar of Events
Monday, April 7
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
Mass at St. Mark
9:30 a.m. St. Catherine St Vincent de Paul
MOMS Group at St Catherine
5:30 p.m. Religious Education at Holy Cross
Tuesday, April 8
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
Mass at St. Mark
10:00 a.m. Bingo Holy Cross Marysville K of C
5:30 p.m. Religious Education at Holy Cross
6:45 p.m. Prayer Group at St Catherine
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal at Holy Cross
8:00 p.m. K of C Membership Meeting, Algonac
Wednesday, April 9
9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Mass at St. Mark
7:00 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal at Holy Cross
Bingo at Marine City K of C
Thursday, April 10
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mark
Mass at St Catherine
6:00 p.m. Confirmation Practice at Holy Cross
7:00 p.m. Baptism Prep Class at Holy Cross
7:30 p.m. Ensemble Practice at St Catherine
Friday, April 11
9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Mass at St. Mark
4:00 p.m. Texas Hold’em set-up & training at Holy Cross
Saturday, April 12
700 a.m. Texas Hold’em at Holy Cross School
8:00 a.m. Conference for Men, Detroit
1:30 p.m. Wedding at Holy Cross
3:00 p.m. Confessions at St Catherine
4:00 p.m. Mass at St Catherine
4:30 p.m. All Generations Choir Practice
5:30 p.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Sunday, April 13
8:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
9:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Religious Education Pre-K at Holy Cross
10:00 a.m. Mass at St Mark
Adult Choir Practice at St Catherine
11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
Confirmation at Holy Cross
1:00 p.m. Conkerr Cancer Group Sewing at K of C Algonac
2:00 p.m. High School Scholarship Audition at St C
Mass With Healing Prayer
Wednesday, April 30th
St Lawrence Little Flock Prayer Group
St Lawrence Church
44633 Utica Road, Utica
Celebrant: Fr Don LaCuesta
Reconciliation: 5:30 p.m.
Praise & Worship led by Bill Richart: 6:30 p.m.
Mass: 7:00 p.m.
A free will offering will be taken
For information:
Jim or Shirley Brodi 586-739-3802
Bob Hurlbert 586-412-1029
Kathleen Wesley 586-286-7253
Thank You
Thank you to all the people who participated in this year’s “Living Stations of the Cross” presentation: Bryan Shackett, George Toles, Jeremy Burke, Madeline
Cherluck, Marlaina Cherluck, Grace Hasken, Marina Yerakhina, Wanda Edie, Wendy & Frank Klik, Jean Cherluck, Bea Wassenberg, Toby Couture, Bobbi Ivan, and Barbara
Susan. Special thanks goes to Kirsten Lents, whose hard work and organization enabled the presentation to run smoothly, even in her absence.
Sincerely, Catherine Nutter
FIFTH SUNDAY AT FIVE
Vespers and Concert Series
The Fifth Sunday at Five Vespers & Concert was well attended last Sunday, Easter II. Father Jim, four seminarians, Daniel Susan and a full choir helped to lead
the beautiful Vespers service which celebrated the last liturgy in the Easter octave. It was followed by a stunning concert by the Marine City High School Chorale and Men's
Ensemble. A recent CD by these choirs included selections recorded in Holy Cross Church. MP3 audio files of both the service and the concert are on the Holy Cross
Church Website, www.holycrossonline.net. The next Fifth Sunday at Five Vespers & Concert will be on Sunday, June 29th, when Daniel Susan will follow Evening Prayer
with an organ recital entitled, “Pulling Out All the Stops.”
St. Catherine Ladies Guild
DUES ARE DUE IN APRIL
If you can not attend the meeting, you may put your money in an envelope marked "Ladies Guild Dues" and drop in the collection basket or the Church Office.
Thank You
Dear Friends,
Thank you all for the prayers, cards and support while my husband, Pat, is being treated at U of M. We hope to be home in Marine City soon. Your caring love and
support are what keep me going.
God Bless you all, Pam LaBelle
Texas Hold’em
Saturday, April 12th @ 5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross Activity Center
Come join the excitement and share in helping Holy Cross Church. Try to keep your poker face intact.
Choir Rehearsal Cancelled
In light of the Cardinal Mooney Catholic Choir concert, the Holy Cross Choir rehearsal on Tuesday, May 6th, will be cancelled. Please enjoy the alternative
festivities.
Thank You
Holy Cross Catholic School Spring 2008
Mom - To - Mom Sale
Saturday, May 10th, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Table Renters Needed
Rental agreement forms are located at Holy Cross Elementary school office or Holy Cross Parish office.
For more information, please call Susan @ 810-765-3616
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
12 Hour Scrapbook Crop
Please join us in helping the 8th graders of Holy Cross to raise money for their end of year class trip. The crop will include a light breakfast, lunch and dinner with
snacks and drinks included. There will be raffle prizes, and a 50/50 drawing. Vendors will be present for your shopping convenience.
Saturday, April 26th
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Holy Cross School (Activities Center)
620 S. Water St., Marine City
$25 pre-registration
$30 walk-in
$15 for 6 hour crop (9-3 p.m. or 3-9 p.m.)
For more information contact:
Jennifer Laster @ 810-765-3510 or Leslie Schuh @ 810-326-1550
Cover The Uninsured
There are 47 million Americans living without health coverage, including more than 9 million children. During Cover the Uninsured Week, thousands of activities will take
place in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to focus attention on the growing number of the uninsured and generate commitment to solving this problem. Activities
include interfaith activities, press conferences, health and enrollment fairs, business leader summits, small business seminars, campus outreach and more. To learn more
about Cover the Uninsured Week, get involved, and order or download free materials for the faith community such as bulletin inserts, sermon resources and prayers, go to
www.CoverTheUninsured.org
Operaton Rice Bowl
Thank you for your participation in Operation Rice Bowl -- It's not too late to make your contribution!
Your participation in Operation Rice Bowl makes a concrete difference in the lives of those living in poverty. Millions of Catholics in all 50 states have reached out to assist
our brothers and sisters around the world through traditional Lenten practices, by offering our prayers, by fasting, by learning, and by giving. 25% of our contributions remain
in our diocese to fund local hunger and poverty alleviation efforts.
Since 1975, Operation Rice Bowl has raised more than $160 million to fund development projects that improve peoples’ ability to access food around the world and
in local diocesan communities in the United States, serving as a tangible way for Catholics in the United States to connect in solidarity with our brothers and sisters here
and overseas. For more information, please visit their website, http://orb.crs.org/
Please bring your Rice Bowl to the back of the church or the church/parish office as soon as possible so that we can make our contribution.
Courageous Conversations
What does it mean to die well in the Twenty-First century? How does our Roman Catholic tradition influence our perspective and choices on issues related to
medical care, the use of life sustaining technology, and a happy death?
High-tech health care alone fails to meet the needs of people who are dying. People confronting advanced illness and their loved ones look to their faith community
for support and care.
This event will provide you with important information about practical actions that you and your faith community can take to significantly improve the care that people
with advanced illness and their loved ones receive at the end of life.
Myles Sheehan, SJ, MD, is the Senior Associate Dean for Educational Programs at Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Sheehan is a
specialist in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics and often listed as one of Chicago's Top Doctors. Fr. Sheehan currently combines an active ministry with medical students in
addition to his responsibilities in curriculum development, educational administration, teaching, and patient care.
Designed specifically for:
Pastoral Ministers and Parish Nurses
Christian Service Coordinators and Stephen Ministers
Hospital Chaplains and Hospice Workers
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Sponsored by
The Archdiocese of Detroit and
St. John Health System
Tuesday, April 8th 2008
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The event is free, but requires a RSVP.
The number of seats is limited.
Required RSVP:
Phone: 313-237-5978 or
E-mail: harning.michael@aod.org
Responding with courage to the needs of dying persons and those who care.
League of Catholic Women Scholarships
Applications for League of Catholic Women Scholarships for 2008-2009 school year are available at Catholic grade schools, McCormick Catholic Academy and
Cardinal Mooney High School. Applications must be post marked by April 23rd, 2008.
League of Catholic Woman Annual Meeting
The League of Catholic Women will meet on April 17th, 2008 at the Thomas Edison Inn, 500 Thomas Edison Parkway, Port Huron beginning @ 12:00 noon.
Lunch will be served followed by annual reports to be given from officers, directors and committees of the League.
You may send reservations to Katie Ricketts at 906 Hollis St, Port Huron, MI 48059 or call 982-7418. Please specify your choice of meat or fish for your luncheon
choice.
Catholic Caucus of Southeast Michigan for a Lobbying Day in Lansing
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Agenda will include:
Briefing Session
Meetings with Representatives
Lunch
Meetings with Senators
Position papers and talking points will be available
This is your opportunity to be part of a larger contingent of people lobbying for social justice and issues of concern to the people of your communities, including the human
services budget.
Strength in numbers
To arrange transportation, schedule meetings with legislators or for further information please contact any of the following persons:
Dorothy Wolff, 248-652-1237
Karen Donahue, RSM, 248-476-8000 ext. 221
Rita Mary Olszewski, RSM, 313-898-3328
*Our mission: to seek economic justice for all in the light of the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching.
Support Your Troops 4th Annual Military Benefit
April 6th from 2 p.m. until ?
American Legion Hall, Clinton Ave., St. Clair
Light Your Fire Entertainment, Inc. and its Volunteers are pleased to announce our Annual Benefit to support U.S. Armed Forces at home and overseas.
Wall Of Hero's
$10 Donation at the door
includes dinner and door prize entry
50/50 - Raffles - Door prizes - Auction an Officer
If you would like to add your service man or woman to the Wall of Hero's, please contact L.Y.F.@ 810-765-3840 or810-637-8437 or email Robert@lightyourfireent.com
Learning To Live With Loss and Change
sponsored by St. John Hospice
Grief Support and Educational program
St. Augustine Parish
Richmond, MI
Religious Education Building
To register call Maureen Duncan,
Parish nurse @ 586-727-5215 #122
Catholic Study Club
The Catholic Study Club will meet for the Spring Officer’s Tea on Wednesday, April 9th in the home of Mary Jo Stein @ 7:30 p.m.
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