Our Lady On The River Parish Holy Cross, St. Catherine, St. Mark
Sponsor of the Week Marine City Dental, P.C.
April 27, 2008 Sixth Sunday of Easter
Please pray for our sick and suffering
St. Mark: Betty Baker, Margaret Brosofski, Marie Burr, Ken Cihon, Marge Hamlin, Angie Kronner, Sally O'Neil, Sophie Palmer, Barbara Persyn, Walter Sawkin, Bob
Soulliere, Patrick Tierney, Tena Van Loon, JoAnn White, Paulette Wieczorek, Keith Wright
Holy Cross: David Basney, “Chuck C.”, Caty DeGraaf, Bernard Endres, Patricia Furton, Mary George, Agnes Horn, Veronica Ikera, Patrick LaBelle, 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 Susan, Alice Trader, John Weisand
St. Catherine: Bob Abraam, Hank Babisz, Beverly Carr, Ernest Craft, Lillian Donhauser, Tom Epifano, Anne Guillery, Vincent John, Sally Lozen, Jackie McIntosh, James
Mihalich, Aaron Milenbaugh, Rosemary & Robert Nadrowski, Amanda O'Regan, Theresa Pawlowski, Ted Pilawski, Bill Sadecki, Connie Spangler, David Somervell, Shirley
Stafford, the Steven's Family, MaryAnn Townsend and Catherine Ziegler
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.
Today's Gospel from St. John tells us that Jesus is sending to us an advocate, or his Spirit of Truth. It is the Spirit of Truth that enables us to believe without seeing. So
many people cannot accept certain things in life unless they participate in the event, listen in on the conversation or see it with their own eyes. And if they cannot be a part
of the event or activity, they create their own version of how things should be or what their view of truth is from their perspective. That is what we call rumor or gossip because
there is only partial truth behind their views. The reason I mention this is because a rumor was spread about me recently at my former assignment.
Apparently, I was watching a Cardinal Mooney baseball game and I got hit in the eye with a foul ball and needed several stitches to close this big gash above my
eye. The truth is: I arrived to watch the baseball game and a player was being taken to the hospital right about the same time. How I ended up with stitches and not the
player is beyond me. I was not even close to the playing field. I was too busy inspecting the leftover hotdogs! But, I am grateful that someone called to clear up the incident.
I am healthy and without stitches at least for the time being. The point is that people with good intentions sometimes do more harm than good with the things that they say.
This incident reminds me what I am still learning in my role as a pastor in regards to what can be spoken to a parish member or what needs to be kept silent
regarding Church matters. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches in its chapter about Life in Christ, a sub-section entitled Respect for Truth: “Charity and respect for
the truth should dictate the response to every request for information or communication. The good and safety of others, respect for privacy, and the common good are
sufficient reasons for being silent about what ought not be known or for making use of a discreet language. The duty to avoid scandal often commands strict discretion. No
one is bound to reveal the truth to someone who does not have the right to know it.”
So, if I ever take a foul ball to the eye and need stitches, everyone will know it because I'd be happy to share my story of trauma. However, if we truly invite the
Spirit of Truth to dwell within us we will allow the Truth to lead and guide us, and not giving into the temptations of rumor and gossip.
THIS AND THAT: My thanks go to all our volunteers who make Our Lady on the River a strong, faith-filled community. The appreciation dinner is a small token of
our thanks to all who give of their time and energy to build upon our church. Words cannot express my gratitude. Also, congratulations to all our children who received First
Holy Communion last week. Fr. Matt and I were grateful to all who made the celebration meaningful not only for the children but for us as well. My thanks go to all the
teachers and parents who helped make the day possible.
All my prayers for a good and holy week,
Fr. Jim
Readings for the Week of April 27, 2008
Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/1 Pt 3:15-18/Jn 14:15-21
Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Jn 15:26-16:4a
Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22-18:1/Jn 16:12-15
Thursday: Acts 18:1-8/Jn 16:16-20
Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Jn 16:20-23
Saturday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Jn 14:6-14
Next Sunday: Ascension of the Lord: Acts 1:1-11/Eph 1:17-23/Mt 28:16-20
©Liturgical Publications Inc.
A Note From The Principal
ALLELUIA! Spring is finally here! Our gardens are blooming with new life! Our children are filled with joy as they are now able to enjoy the outside rather than being
confined to the building. We are blessed to be able to share in their energy!
It takes a lot of people to make both our school and our parish successful-and a great number of these people act as volunteers. By volunteering, we share our time and
talent, which is true stewardship. At our Friday Mass on May 2nd, we pray for all who volunteer in our community. I hope that you will take some time for yourself on that
day and join our 9:00 a.m. liturgy. I would like to thank everyone who helps Holy Cross Catholic School and Our Lady on the River Parish such a great place to grow in
God's love.
Our boys' baseball team is taking advantage of this nice weather as they compete each weekend. What a difference from the beginning of the season! Our track team
is also able to get out in the sun and practice. Track meets are the first three Saturdays in May.
On Monday, May 5th, we will be inducting 36 students in grades 6-8 into the Our Lady on the River Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. Our ceremony will
take place in the church at 6:30 p.m.
Registration is underway for our preschool and elementary programs. With the new light that spring brings into our world, I encourage you to explore the new light that
Holy Cross Catholic School can bring into your family. We are proud to be able to educate the WHOLE child! We do this by continuing the faith formation that you have
instilled in your sons and daughters through their Baptism. If you would like more information regarding any of our programs, please do not hesitate to send me an email at
principal@holycrossonline.net or call me at 810-765-3591 to arrange a personal visit. I look forward to becoming your partner in education.
Have you been thinking about coming to Holy Cross, but you aren't sure if a Catholic education is right for you? Are you worried about the cost of a Holy Cross
education? There are many ways in which you can reduce your tuition cost. Utilizing SCRIP is a no-hassle way to reduce your tuition while maintaining your current
shopping habits. Everyone needs to buy gas and groceries - put the rising costs to work in your favor by using SCRIP!
In His Service,
Mrs. Amanda Lund, Principal
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Lent is a call not just to “give up something” but more important to “give something for the poor.” Wherever you live in the parish, there are poor families within
walking distance of your home. When in need, they ring the rectory bell. They are in effect, ringing your doorbell.
Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the SVdP so that together we can help the suffering and poor. Through your donations, together we
can help the poor of our parish and community.
“Christ dwells among us; Let us give thanks and praise!”
Thank You
Many thanks are due to all those who participated in the Parish Spring Blood Drive held at Holy Cross Church last Sunday. Whether you were a volunteer, a Red
Cross worker, a potential donor, or a donor, Thanks and God's blessings. Heartfelt thanks to Debbie Vernier for her generous preparation, presence, and serving of a
wonderful continental breakfast and delicious lunch for the workers and volunteers. Her cheerful generosity brought a peacefulness to the day and accolades from all whom
she served. God bless you, Debbie! Sincere gratitude to the selfless giving of the volunteers who spent time Sunday in the service of others. Thank you: Sue Abel, Sister
Geraldine Arnold, Joyce Austin, Judy Beauvais, Ann & Paul Billock, Rosemary Brendle, Virginia D'Antoni, Mary Endres, Amy Greenia, Beverly Haggbert, Pat Johnston, Jan
Long, Sandy Malik, Shirley Sadlowski. A million thanks to the forty-one generous men and women who came to offer the gift of life through a blood donation. Thank you for
caring and for the 37 pints of blood donated by you to the American Red Cross to help others. God knows you by name, you are precious, and God loves each of you!
Trivia Time
Thanks to those who responded to last week's question…”When a person looks in a mirror, does he see himself as other people see him?” Elmer D'Ambrosio,
John & Joanne Vance & Pat Johnston gave it quite some thought!
No, the person does not, because ordinary mirrors turn a person around. In order to get a true picture of himself as others see him, a person should take two mirrors and set
them up exactly at right angles to each other! (From “Modern Quiz Book” published by the Haskin Service.
New Question: Here's a double-header: Who said: “I have no silver or gold, but what I have I give you…..? Where can one find the whole scripture passage?
May, Mary's Month
This Thursday brings us into a new month. May, Mary's month, directs our thoughts to our Blessed Mother and to our need to honor her as our mother, mother of
the Church, and our friend. St. Bernard and many other saints say that it was never heard at any time or in any place that Mary refused to hear the prayers of her children on
earth. Mary's motherhood of love continues until all come to know and respond to God's grace in bringing us to her Son. Mary shares fully in the resurrection of Jesus.
In today's Gospel, Jesus promises the gift of the Spirit of truth. Mary was present with the disciples in the Cenacle for nine days awaiting this same Gift of the Holy Spirit.
We, with Mary, are privileged to receive this Gift.
During this continuing season of Eastertide, through Mary's intercession, may we of 'Our Lady on the River Parish Community' strive to live and grow in God's Holy Spirit
Who works in many ways in our lives and renews our faith.
God bless everyone's week with joy and peace,
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
pastoralminister@ourladyontheriver.net
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2nd LT Mario Barrett US Army
CMDR Paula Dunn US Navy
Shawn Gillon
Spc. William Goldenbogen US Army Reserve
Joseph Ryan Kowalski US Air Force
James LaParl
Patrick Loudy US Army
T-Sgt Robert Mitchell USAF Reserve
Sg. David Moran USMC
Maj. Christopher Neiman USAF
LTJG Jason Neiman USCG
Sr. Michael Paducha US Navy
Kerry Rickert US Navy
Klinton Rickert US Marine Corp
Arthur Rochon US Army
Jason Rumenapp US Army
Philip Schmitz US Army
Robert Schmitz US Army
SGM Michael Trombley US Army
1st LT Bryan Weber US Army
-Please let us know of any updates to this list
St. Mark
120 Families
52 Envelopes: $1,315.00
Loose Cash: $200.00
Total: $1,515.00
Holy Cross
1015 Families
319 Envelopes $8,277.00 Cash: $450.15
Children: $17.03
Total $8,744.18
St. Catherine Church
548 Parish Families
244 Envelopes: $5,600.50
Cash: $666.45
Children: $12.25
Total $6,279.20
Collection of Sunday, April 20, 2008
Thoughts From Your Pastoral Associate
Day/Time
Lectors
Altar Servers
EME
Ushers
Sacristan/Greeters
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Ted Piotrowski
Bob Pontseele
Sal Ponessa
Christopher
Demorest
Alicia Norman
Eleanor Pilawski
Charlene Smith
JoAnne Vance
Norval Weaver
Sister Geraldine
Harold Meldrum
Robert Nadrowski
John Niebieszczanski
Robert Siragusa
Gayle Spinazze
S Malik/Sacristan
Jan Roland
Kim Busuttil
Rose Rzeppa
Aggie LaCombe
5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Mary Patrick
Kody Odrzut
Hannah Yadon
Ginny Fielhauer
DJ Burns
Ed Terhune
Mark Markel
Harold Beck
Richard Kolcz
Jack Ameel
Bob Beauvais
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
Holy Cross
Patty Nichols
Robert Goldenbogen
Gerald St. James
Natalie Sykes
Dennis Fracassi
Art Rose
Ralph Moldenhauer
Fred Zweng
Ralph Nichols
Andy Markel
Tom Schweihofer
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Bryan Shackett
Abagail Vernier
Meghan Vernier
Ben Rickel
Lucas Laster
Outreach:
Wynne Achatz
Team 1
10:00 a.m.
St. Mark
Jenny Laethem
Please help if
needed
Nancy Streit
John Streit
11:30 a.m.
St Catherine
Maureen
Morehead
Nick Licari
Jacob Nutter
Maria Winquest
Rachel Winquest
Tony Antkowiak
Judy Antkowiak
Rosetta Babisz
Mary Jo Bor
Cynthia Branch
Gene Elrod
Matt Vettraino
Doug Bassil
Christopher Borden
Evert Eklund
P Johnston/Sacristan
Arlene Moody
Marilyn Parker
Mary Jo Bor
Barbara Ptasnik
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.
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
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Our Lady on the River Calendar of Events
Monday, April 28
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
9:30 a.m. St. Catherine St Vincent de Paul
MOMS Group at St Catherine
7:00 p.m. Euchre at K of C Algonac
Altar Society Meeting at Holy Cross
Tuesday, April 29
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
Mass at St. Mark
10:00 a.m. Bingo Holy Cross Marysville K of C
6:45 p.m. Prayer Group at St Catherine
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal at Holy Cross
Wednesday, April 30
9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Mass at St. Mark
6:00 p.m. CMC Parent Appreciation
7:00 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal at Holy Cross Gym
Bingo at Marine City K of C
Thursday, May 1
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mark
Mass at Holy Cross
7:30 p.m. Ensemble Practice at St Catherine
Friday, May 2
8:15 a.m. Confessions at St Mark
9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross followed by Adoration
Mass at St. Mark
Saturday, May 3
3:00 p.m. Confessions at Holy Cross
4:00 p.m. Mass at St Catherine
5:30 p.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Sunday, May 4
8:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
9:30 a.m. Mass 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
Died in Christ
Please remember in your prayers:
V Barbara Malik
V Marie Shock
V Fred Rose
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
Let the Perpetual Light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
One In The Spirit Prayer Group
April 29 Journey to Pentecost: Matthew 28:16-20
May 6 Journey to Pentecost: John 20:19-23
DCCR Collection
May 13 Adoration
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 @ 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 28th. Games start at 7:00 p.m. and all are welcome.
Book Sale
The next book sale will be on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, May 20th, 21st, & 22nd from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thanks for your support.
Ladies Auxiliary News
Ladies, join us this week on Thursday, May 15th at 1:00 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall. New members are always welcome.
Widowed Friends
of Archdiocese of Detroit
“Family Style” dinner
American Polish Cultural Center
(N.W. corner of 15 mile & Dequindre) in Troy
Friday, May 9th, 2008
Social time is 5:00 p.m., dinner served @ 6:00 p.m.
Use the Dequindre entrance and look for our sign.
Cost $14.00 (cash) payable at the door.
Bar drinks and desserts are extra.
Cards, music and conversation until 9:00 p.m.
in a safe, friendly setting.
RSVP by May 6th
Mary Ann 586-939-5270
Sue 248-547-1782 or Bonnie 586-786-6374
Monday, April 28
9:00 a.m. at St. Catherine Church
V Stanley Pawlowski by Family
V Peter, Margaret & Marlene Dill by Family
Tuesday, April 29
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
9:00 a.m. at St. Catherine Church
V Earl Sands by Family
Wednesday, April 30
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
9:00 a.m. The People of Holy Cross Church
V Teresa Babel by Viola Endres
V Bernard & Ruth Kliemann & Sons by Daughters
V Michael Markel by Family
(Birthday Remembrance)
Thursday, May 1
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel 9:00 a.m. The People of Holy Cross Church
Friday, May 2
9:00 a.m. The People of St. Mark Chapel
9:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church
? All Volunteers of Holy Cross School
Saturday, May 3
4:00 p.m. at St. Catherine Church
? George & Donna LaPorte
(55th Wedding Anniversary Celebration)
V Irene Le Poudre by Stanley Thomas
V Anna Niebieszczanski by the Lewandoski Family
V Kenneth Kozlowski by John & JoAnne Vance
5:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Church
V John (Jack) Gerow by Betty, Children & Grandchildren
(Birthday Remembrance)
V Teresa Pelzer by Family
(10th Anniversary Remembrance)
V Norman “Bucky” Britz by Mr. & Mrs. Vergil McTevia
Sunday, May 4
8:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church
? Vergil & Marie McTevia
(72nd Wedding Anniversary Celebration)
V Esther Gilbert by Anna, Midge & Linda Lavely
V Chester Sims by Denise Aversa
(Birthday Remembrance)
9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Church
V Helen Zweng by Family
(3rd Anniversary Remembrance)
V David Pizzo by Tony & Barb Pizzo
(35th Anniversary Remembrance)
V Sheila Maynahan by Louise Barnett
V Mary Achatz by Dorothy Stephenson
? Living Members Daughters of Isabella
10:00 a.m. at St. Mark Chapel
V Howard Soulliere by Family
11:30 a.m. at St. Catherine Church
V Bartkowicz & Carlone Families
by Roseanne & Thomas Bartkowicz
V Fred Fernandez by Family
(9th Anniversary Remembrance)
V Colette Andrew by Jackie & Bob Pontseele
Sharing the Gospel
Jesus gave us two commandments. The first is Love God above all things and the second is Love your neighbor as yourself. Make good choices. Put God first in
your life. Say a prayer before getting out of bed every morning. Say a prayer every night. Treat others like you would like to be treated. If you love Jesus and obey his
commandments, the Holy Spirit will be sent to help you.
Prayer
Jesus, help me be kind and helpful to my family and friends.
Mission for the Week
Every morning and every night I will thank God for my family and friends.
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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: ____________
Maritime Days Coming Soon!
We are getting ready for the annual festival. Be sure to see the special Festival Supplement in the past edition, April 11th issue of the Michigan Catholic.
Volunteer sign-up sheets will be in the back of the church soon. Please help where you can. We have strength in numbers. Remember, you also earn credit for
Holy Cross Catholic School.
For up to date information, please visit the website, www.MarineCityMaritimeDays.org.
White Elephant Items Needed
Clean out those basements, garages and de-clutter those rooms--- But don't get rid of it all just yet!!
The Holy Cross White Elephant Sale will be needing those items for the Maritime Days Festival. We are planning drop-off's for May 21st & 22nd. Drop-off times
and more information will be announced. Any questions can be directed to me @ 586-946-5009.
Thank you for your consideration and participation!
Julie Schultz
Chairperson
The Holy Cross Altar Society Ladies will be cleaning the main body of Holy Cross Church on Monday, May 5th, starting @ 8:30 a.m. We are needing plenty of
help. We are a small group and we have a very large Church. You will need rags and pails for washing and polishing the pews and other areas of the Church. Men are
needed to dust in high places. In case of a funeral, we will do it on Tuesday, May 6th.
Holy Cross Altar Society
The regular meeting of Holy Cross Altar Society will be on Monday, April 28th @ 7:00 p.m. in the Activity Center. Members are reminded to make returns to the
Bakeless Bake Sale. Please remember food or cash donation's to SVdP. See you there! Thank You!
St Augustine Altar Sodality
Card & Board Games Party
Wednesday, April 30th
7:00 p.m.
Parish Hall, Richmond, MI
$15.00 per person
Your donation includes a light meal and the party will
feature drawings for great door prizes plus lots of
other ways to win!
Proceeds will benefit the
St Augustine Capital Campaign
For ticket or more information call
Bernadette 586-727-1309 or
Dianne 586-727-9471
AYCE Breakfast
Marine City K of C
6385 King Road
***TODAY***
Sunday, April 27th
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Pancakes/sausage/eggs/potatoes/
juice/coffee/milk.
Adults $6.00
Kids ages 6 - 10 $3.00; Preschoolers free
Wedding Anniversaries
May 2008
George & Donna LaPorte May 2nd 55 years
Ted & Eleanor Pilawski May 7th 59 years
Jack & Lucille Arnold May 8th 60 years
Andrew & Mary Ann Markel May 11th 62 years
Randy & Deborah Naughton May 11th 17 years
Gary & Sharon Thompson May 15th 37 years
Ed & Cathryn Trudell May 15th 65 years
Jerry & Betty Kozlowski May 20th 41 years
Donald & Janet Turke May 20th 48 years
Don & Rose Mihelich May 21st 48 years
Bob & Kersten Goldenbogen May 21st 20 years
Derek & Catherine Nutter May 27th 13 years
Norval & Eugenia Weaver May 28th 54 years
May God's grace sustain you in joyful love
and devotion to Him and to each other.
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1 9 a Mass HC & St M
7:30 p Ensemble StC
8:15a Confession StM
9 a Mass HC & St M
9 :30a Adoration at HC
3 Hospitality St C
3 p Confessions at HC
4 p Mass StC
5:30 p Mass HC
4 Hospitality HC
8:00a Mass HC
9:30a Mass HC
10:00a Mass StM
Adult Choir Practice StC
10:30 a Usher Mtg at HC
11:30 a Mass StC
5 8:30 a spring cleaning HC
9 a Mass StC
9:30 a St. Vincent de Paul
Mom's Group StC
5:00 p Honors Induction HC
6 9 a Mass StC & StM
9 :30a Adoration at StC
10a Bingo K of C Marysville
6:00 p CMC choir concert
6:45p Prayer Group StC
7 p K of C Association
NO Choir Rehearsal HC
8 p K of C Officers
7 9 a Mass HC & St M
1:30 p CMC Senior Honors HC
7 p Handbell Rehearsal HC
Bingo K of C MC
8 9 a Mass HC & St M
7 p Baptism Prep Class HC
7:30 p Ensemble StC
9 9 a Mass HC & St M
10 3 p Confessions at StC
4 p Mass StC
StM Ladies Guild Flower Sale
4:30 p All Gen choir
rehearsal HC
5 p Mom to Mom sale HC
5:30 p Mass HC
11 Pentecost Sunday Mother's Day,
May Crowning
8:00a Mass HC
9:30a Mass HC
10:00a Mass StM
Adult Choir Practice StC
11:30 a Mass StC
StMLadies Guild Flower Sale
12:45 p Baptisms HC
12 9 a Mass StC
9:30 a St. Vincent de Paul
Mom's Group StC
6:30p Parish Council StM
7 p Euchre at K of C-Algonac
13 9 a Mass StC & StM
10a Bingo K of C Marysville
6:45p Prayer Group StC
7 p Choir Rehearsal HC
8 p K of C Meeting-Algonac
14 9 a Mass HC & St M
7 p Handbell rehearsal HC
Bingo K of C MC
15 9 a Mass HC & St M
9a Sewing Bee AlgonacKC
1p Ladies Aux AlgonacK f C
7:30 p Ensemble StC
16 9 a Mass HC & St M
17
3 p Confessions at HC
4 p Mass, Guild Corporate
Communion
5:30 p Mass Fr. Lee Acervo Ordination Mass of Thanksgiving HC
18 8:00a Mass HC
9:30a Mass HC
10:00a Mass StM
Adult Choir Practice StC
11:30 a Mass w/ Fr Lee StC
Reception to follow
19 9 a Mass StC
9:30 a St. Vincent de Paul
Mom's Group StC
20 9 a Mass StC & StM
10a Bingo K of C Marysville
<------- K of C
7 p Choir Rehearsal HC
21 9 a Mass HC & St M
Women's Guild StM
Book Sale ----- 12 p to
1p Ladies Guild K of C
7 p Handbell Practice HC
Bingo K of C MC
22 9 a Mass StC & St M
8 p ---------->
23 9 a Mass StC & St M
24
3 p Confessions at StC
4 p Mass StC
5:30 p Mass StC
25 8:00a Mass StC
9:30a Mass StC
10:00a Mass StM
Adult Choir Practice StC
11:30 a Mass StC
Memorial Day
9 a Mass StC
7 p Altar society meeting HC
27 9 a Mass StC & StM
10a Bingo K of C Marysville
7 p Choir Rehearsal HC
28 9 a Mass HC & St M
7 p Handbell Practice HC
Bingo K of C MC
29 9 a Mass HC & St M
7:30 p Ensemble StC
K of C 4th Degree
30 9 a Mass HC & St M
314 p Mass StC
5:30 p Mass HC
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will now be held for one hour following Mass as follows:
the first Tuesday of the month following the
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
and
the first Friday of the month following the
9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Benediction and closing will follow after one hour of adoration. Support of this devotion is vital.
Please join us on May 2nd at Holy Cross and May 6th at St. Catherine
In case of a funeral, Adoration will be cancelled.
Thursday Mass @ 9:00 a.m. in May, will be celebrated at Holy Cross Church
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
Pillowcase Update
Through the generosity of a lot of caring people, we made 513 pillowcases. (At our last “sewing bee” 17 women made 111 of them). Thank you to everyone who
helped in any way to make this possible. The pillowcases are given to children with cancer or a life changing illness at Children's Hospital or St. John Hospital.
We are still in need of bright material (100% cotton, 7/8 of a yard print for the body and 1/3 of a yard print/solid for the border), thread, quart size bags and money
or JoAnn Fabric SCRIP. You can drop off these items at the Algonac Water Lily, 1059 St Clair River Drive, Algonac 810-794-7673.
Our next “sewing bee” will be Thursday, May 15th at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Algonac (Mill & Marsh) starting at 9:00 a.m. We will need people to sew
(bring machine) iron (bring iron & ironing board) and cut out pillowcases. Please call Linda Neumann at 810-794-4605 or Rose Rzeppa at 810-794-3187 if you can help out
or have any questions.
Thank you,
The Ladies Auxiliary and
Our Lady on the River Christian Service
Marine City Scholarship Foundation
Welcomes the Community to the
23rd Annual Dinner
Monday, May 5, 2008
Featuring the Marine City High School Chorale
& the Cardinal Mooney Choir
K of C Hall
6385 King Rd., Marine City
Doors open @ 6:30 p.m.
Dinner @ 7:00 p.m.
The dinner is complimentary but…
Reservations Are Required
Call the Sponsors
McBride, Manley & Miiller, P.C.
810-765-4095
to make reservations.
Donations will be accepted
at the dinner.
Holy Cross School
Fundraiser
for the LaBelle Family
Many of you already know that Pat LaBelle (husband of our parish secretary, Pam, and dad to Calvin in 2nd grade) has been very ill for the past six months. We're
happy to report that Pat is home, having been released from U of M Hospital last week after a two-month stay. After he is stronger, Pat will be facing open heart surgery and
more recuperation.
A catastrophic illness can really set a family back financially between the loss of income and the expenses of treatment (without even considering the emotional strain).
Therefore, Holy Cross School is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner fund-raiser for the LaBelle Family.
The dinner will be held on Sunday, June 8th, from noon until 5:00 p.m. in the Holy Cross Activity Center. Along with the all-you-care-to-eat spaghetti meal, the second
grade will host a bake sale, and there will be 50-50 raffles running all afternoon.
Many people have been asking Pam's co-workers if there's anything they can do to help. Well, now there is! Plan to attend the dinner, with as many of your friends and
relatives as you can round up! The cost of the meal will be whatever you care to donate: we don't want to price anyone out of coming, nor to limit your generosity.
If you are interested in working at the dinner, please contact Mrs. Steinmetz in the school office 810-765-3591. To donate baked goods, please leave a message for
second grade teacher Mr. Burleson or with Mrs. Steinmetz.
We're also looking for donated desserts for the dinner. Please mark your calendar today for June 8th! Hope to see you there!!
And the Winners Are…
And the winners of the April, 2008, Holy Cross School Calendar Raffle are..
William & Suanne Forster Harsens Island
Jon Manos Harsens Island
Anna Marie Day Harrison Township
Thank you for all who participate in our raffle and support our school. God Bless you and Good Luck!
COVER THE UNINSURED WEEK April 27 - May 2
There are 47 million Americans living without health coverage, including more than 9 million children. During Cover the Uninsured Week, April 27th-May 3rd,
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.
There is a packet of information in the vestibule/narthex of your church location with information about activities in our area, including a calendar of events. There
are so many ways to get involved, some of which take very little time. Your voice makes a difference.
Please contact Naomi Ruth, ruth1@hfhs.org, to be added to the Michigan Cover the Uninsured Network E-Newsletter. For complete information , please go to
www.CoverTheUninsured.org, or contact Barbara Susan, bamsusan@gmail.com.
This is also an excellent time to find out about other ways to be involved in promoting universal healthcare. One organization is MichUHCAN, the network that
promotes comprehensive health care for all through education, strategy development and advocacy, www.MichUHCAN.org.
Two Special Events
Date: Monday April 28
Time: 10:00 am
Event: Kick Off Press Conference
Location: COBO Hall - Riverview Ballroom, Free Parking
Speakers include: Governor Jennifer Granholm (invited), Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, Henry Ford Health System President &
CEO Nancy Schlichting, an Uninsured Spokesperson. Other Stakeholder CEOs and community leaders will also be in attendance to advocate on behalf of Michigan's
uninsured. For more information call 313-874-7178
Date: Thursday, May 1
Time: 7:30am - 10:30am
Event: Myth, Fact & A Time to ACT
CTUW Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
Location: Tabernacle Baptist
Church, 2080 W Grand
Blvd Detroit, MI 48208
Sponsored by the Interfaith Health and Hope Coalition, St. John Health and the Michigan Cover the Uninsured Network this interfaith event is expected to draw 200
faith leaders in a call to action to improve access to healthcare for the uninsured.
Reservations: 1-888-440-7325
Algonac Lioness Fashion Show
May 17th, 2008
McRae's Big River Grille
9715 St. Clair River Drive, Algonac
810-794-3041
Donation: $28 @ the door $26 in advance
50/50 Raffle Drawings
Fashions by: Suzanne's of Marysville, Marine City KMart,
JC Penny of Chesterfield and President Tuxedo
Dinner choices: Cashew Chicken Salad
Thai Shrimp Stir-Fry
Mongolian Beef Tenderloin
Please join in the fun of community fellowship as we help raise money to assist in a number of communal organizations and families in need. We will be
incorporating juniors, adults as well as men fashions. Come see what spring has to offer not only in fashion but in community development as well! Obtain tickets from
Lioness:
Joyce 810-794-3442
Sue 810-794-7451
First Friday Club of the Blue Water Area
Join the First Friday Club on May 2nd after the 8:00 a.m. Mass @ St. Mary's Church in St. Clair. After Mass members and guests will meet at Achatz Riverview
Restaurant, 201 N. Riverside, for breakfast. There will be a $5.00 charge for the Speakers Bureau.
To make your reservation, please call Rose Scheuer @ 586-713-7860 by Wednesday, April 30th.
Carol Nehra, from St. Bonaventure's Capuchin Monastery in Detroit, will be the speaker. She will update you on the case for sainthood for Father Solanus Casey,
as well as what is going on at the monastery.
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.
A Message from His Holiness
Pope Benedict XVI.
from The Homily at Yankee Stadium
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Each day, throughout this land, you and so many of your neighbors pray to the Father in the Lord's own words: "Thy Kingdom come". This prayer needs to shape
the mind and heart of every Christian in this nation. It needs to bear fruit in the way you lead your lives and in the way you build up your families and your communities. It
needs to create new "settings of hope" (cf. Spe Salvi, 32ff.) where God's Kingdom becomes present in all its saving power.
Praying fervently for the coming of the Kingdom also means being constantly alert for the signs of its presence, and working for its growth in every sector of
society. It means facing the challenges of present and future with confidence in Christ's victory and a commitment to extending his reign. It means not losing heart in the
face of resistance, adversity and scandal. It means overcoming every separation between faith and life, and countering false gospels of freedom and happiness. It also
means rejecting a false dichotomy between faith and political life, since, as the Second Vatican Council put it, "there is no human activity - even in secular affairs - which
can be withdrawn from God's dominion" (Lumen Gentium, 36). It means working to enrich American society and culture with the beauty and truth of the Gospel, and never
losing sight of that great hope which gives meaning and value to all the other hopes which inspire our lives.
And this, dear friends, is the particular challenge which the Successor of Saint Peter sets before you today. As "a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy
nation", follow faithfully in the footsteps of those who have gone before you! Hasten the coming of God's Kingdom in this land! Past generations have left you an impressive
legacy. In our day too, the Catholic community in this nation has been outstanding in its prophetic witness in the defense of life, in the education of the young, in care for the
poor, the sick and the stranger in your midst. On these solid foundations, the future of the Church in America must even now begin to rise!
Words to Live By
The rediscovery of the Lord's Day is a grace which we must implore, not only so that we may live the demands of faith to the full, but also so that we may respond
concretely to the deepest human yearnings. Time given to Christ is never time lost, but is rather time gained, so that our relationships and indeed our whole life may become
more profoundly human. - Pope John Paul II
April 27, 2008
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Allison Adaszewski
Jesse Beauvais
Andrew Becker
Jacob Belli
Lawrence Blicharz
Benjamin Burgess
Joshua Burgess
Mackenzie Buslepp
Giovanni Casadei
Winona D'antoni
Caitlin Downey
Noah Dragonette
Marissa DuVall
Zachary Dziedzic
Ronald English II
Nicholas Folkerts
Gavan Foote
Serena Foote
Amber Furtah
Sophia Gerlando
Nolan Gilbert
Benjamin Gizar
Joseph Goldenbogen
Ashley Griffor
Anna Herbert
Caleb Herbert
Joseph Horn
Alexandra Hulewicz
Allison Jarvis
Megan Jawarowicz
Shelby Kapanowski
Brendan Kolcz
Jacob Krantz
Gwendolyn Krantz
Calvin LaBelle
Neil MacKenzie
Patrick MacMillan
Malori May
Rachel May
Madeline Meldrum
Alan Milenbaugh
Benjamin Morgulec
Michael Nykoriak
Abigail Osterbeck
Jillian Patrick
Jessica Pokorny
Alexander Rose
Bailey Sazehn
Luke Schulte
Robert Sebastian
Hayleigh Selman
Morgan Shelton
Austin Slankster
Balin Smith
Jared St. James
George Stephenson V
Luke Stephenson
Brianna Thomas
Samantha Tirakian
Noah Todino
Trenton Treppa
Alivia Trombly
Evan Turner
Cameron Ulrich
Hally Uppleger
Madison VanSlambrouck
Madeline White
Dylan Alexander Megan Perini
Lucille Anderson Clayton Press
Heather Baur Scott Press
Elizabeth Beauvais Dylan Price
Patrick Bowser Joseph Raymond
Hailey Burns Holly Redlowski
Rebecca Buslepp Ashley Reinhold
Brandon Charney Kelsey Richards
Brittany Colotti Mariah Rickerman
Jakob Danneels Amanda Rock
Jonathan Danneels Kourtney Rogus
Julieann Derra Victoria Ruemenapp
Samantha Ferqueron Kevin Rumancik
Samantha Folkerts Ryan Schuh
Christopher French Anthony Scarcelli
Ashley Furtah Alyssa Schafer
Lauren Galdys Stephanie Seelye
Robert Goldenbogen,Jr. Anastasia Shackett
Stephen Gramer, Jr. Kelsey Simon
Daniel Greathouse Richard Stallwood
Emily Gunderson Gerald St. James II
Dana Hardwick Brandi Thomas
Edward Holloman Rebecca Tomasek
Jordan Jaworowicz Sara Trombly
Bradley Kolcz, Jr. David VanOverbeke
Jeffry Laster Todd Vanwelsenaers
Mallory Lynch Wade Vinson
Alexandra MacKenzie Mitchell Warchol
Zachary May Nicole Welser
Jessica Nadrowski Sara Wengler
Alicia Norman Jessica Wierszewski
Malcolm O'Rourke Richard Wiley II
Trever Osterland Leah Wilkins
Daniel Page Joshua Zichi
1st Holy Communion
April 19, 2008
Confirmation
April 13, 2008
God's blessings!
Holy Cross Ushers Meeting
May 4th
10:30 a.m. at the Holy Cross cafeteria
This weekend we begin our 2008 campaign for the Catholic Services Appeal. Each site within our parish has a target goal. Holy Cross' target is $52,800, St. Catherine's
target is $38,600 and St. Mark's target is $12,800. The CSA supplies the funds required to support the work of Christ throughout the Archdiocese including Catholic Social
Services, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Catholic education, the Marriage Tribunal, The Michigan Catholic and Catholic Television among many others. Any funds collected
in excess of our target will be returned to our parish. If each parish family gave just $100, for example, we would easily make our goals and receive a substantial amount for
our parish.
Again this year, we are asking that you consider a pledge rather than a cash gift. Even a small pledge of $10 or $15 per month can become a generous gift over
the nine-month pledge period. Remember, your contribution is for the ENTIRE YEAR, so please be as generous as possible.
The CSA envelopes are in the back of Church for this weekend and the next. We are asking that you please stop after Mass and pick up your CSA Envelope.
Envelopes not picked up by the 4th of May will be mailed out the week of the 5th. You may return your contribution by mail in the envelope provided, by dropping the
envelope in the collection basket, or returning it to the Parish Office. May God bless you for your generosity!
Stewardship News...
In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments...Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father and I will love him and reveal myself
to him. By your gift to the SVdP, you will reveal the love of the Father to your suffering brothers and sisters.
A Family Perspective
by Bud Ozar
Because family relationships are imprinted in our hearts, today's Gospel reminds us that our loved ones “always remain with you.” Even death and distance cannot
erase this presence. We only need to pause and remember and our loved ones are present to us again. It is a different presence, but a real presence.
National Marriage Encounter
National Marriage Encounter is a weekend experience of rediscovery for couples who want to make their good marriages even better. For more information, call
Rich and Fran at 586-838-4447; Tim and Ann at 248-634-8924; or go to www.national-marriage-encounter.org.
A Ride Needed
Please help some of our parishioners who are needing rides to Holy Cross Services. If you are able to assist in ANY way, please call Holy Cross office for a
number to those needing assistance. We currently have 4 ladies inquiring help to any Mass on the weekends. Another parishioner is a grandmother with two grandchildren,
hoping to receive a ride to the 9:30 a.m. Mass. For phone numbers and information of our fellow parishioners, please call the Parish office @810-765-3568.
Thank You and God Bless You!
Attention
Looking for an opportunity to assist couples on their big day? We are once again seeking some special people who would love to share and use their personal touch
assisting newly weds in the sacrament of marriage. If you are able to give attention to an evening or afternoon in working with Father in coordinating a wedding, please
contact our senior coordinator or office. We love to pair up on coordinators for a Wedding, so look for a partner and join in the celebration! We are meeting soon to discuss
details! For more information, please call:
Cindy Schuhmacher 810-765-5725
Parish Office 810-765-3568
Marine City Maritime Days, May 22-26
All Masses will be at St. Catherine, Algonac
Marine City Maritime Days
All Masses at St. Catherine
“Those who love Me will keep my word.” Is your love for the Lord leading you to grow in holiness as a priest, deacon, or in the consecrated life? Call Father Tim
Birney at the Vocation Office at 313-237-5875, or visit www.vocationsdetroit.org.
Our Lady on the River Parish Calendar
St. Mark Women's Guild
2nd Annual Flower/Vegetable Sale
May 10 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
May 11 (after 10 a.m. Mass)
Members of the Women's Guild at St. Mark are sponsoring their Annual Flower and Vegetable Sale on Church property on Mother's Day weekend. Please plan on
purchasing your perennials and vegetable plants for your summer gardens and, of course, a flat of flowers for your mother. We are also looking for a few volunteers to plant
flowers, later in the month, around the Blessed Mother statue at the waterfront.
Kids in Church
After the Christening of his baby brother in church, Jason sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong.
Finally the boy replied, “That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I wanted to stay with you guys.”
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