Our Lady On The River Parish HOly Cross, Marine City; St. Catherine, Algonac; St. Mark, Harsens Island
Sponsor of the Week 	Timberwood Home Builders
Fourth Sunday of Easter May 3, 2009

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, Valerie Brettin, John Cullen, Laura Goltz, Jim Gramer, Jenny Heath, Sharon Hintz, Derek Jacobs, JoAnn Kramer, James KuyKendall, Ava LaVere, Joseph Lopez, Doreatha Markel, Marcella Markel, Lisa Jones Nagy, Margery Osterland, Thomas Ostin, Rose Paruch, Barbara & Tony Pizzo, Andrew Redlawski, Ralph Roda, Lorena Sadler, Helen Schweihofer, Barbara Susan, Jenny Street, Michael Tomlanovich, Ashleigh Tranchemontagne
St. Catherine: Jessica Achatz, Hank Babisz, Angela Bills, Dean Bryeans, Yolanda Casanova,  Tom Clark, Fr. Gregory Deters, Darrell Doughtery, Janice Doughtery, Carol Dyde, Virginia Elrod, Connie English,  Betty Flum, Mary Gabler, Ruby Gerow, Jay Gibson, Anne Guillery, Nancy Austin Halverson, Ellen Hatcher, Maureen Ireland, Amanda Kimbal, Richard Koss, Nicole Lake, Peter Licari, Regina Lomasney, Mary Lorkowski,  Pat Macy, 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, May 4
	7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	     Holy Cross
		V Iva Guyor by Dorothy Stephenson
Tuesday, May 5
	7:30 a.m. 	St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Linda Bender by Steve & Clara Gottler
Wednesday, May 6
	7:30 a.m. 	St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	         Holy Cross
		V Terri Pelzer by Family
 		V Kathy Achatz by Martha Kessel
Thursday, May 7
	7:30 a.m.		St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 p.m.		Holy Cross
		V Stewart Bashian by Lucy Schreiner & Family
Friday, May 8
	7:30 a.m.		St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 p.m.		 Holy Cross
		V Dick Jones by Sister
			(3rd Anniversary Remembrance)
Saturday, May 9
	1:30 p.m. Wedding at Holy Cross
		? Brian Tomlinson and Kristyn Biebuyck
	4:00 p.m.  	     St. Catherine
		V Joseph Check by Family	V Lorraine Fournier by Family
		V Edna Anstie, Marie Brezniak, Martha Gnebba and Mildred Graham by Brezniak and Graham Family
 	5:30 p.m.        	Holy Cross
		V David Arnold by Wife, Dawn Arnold
			(Wedding Anniversary Remembrance)
		V Clayton Duchene by Anna, Linda & Midge Lavely
		? Intentions of Dolores Ferber by Margie Smith
Sunday, May 9
	7:30 a.m. 	 			         Holy Cross
	 	V Ottilie Zimmerman by Dorothy Stephenson
	 	V Agnes Horn by Husband & Children
	8:00 a.m. 	    St. Catherine
		V Barbara Malik by One in the Spirit Prayer Group
		V Anna Niebieszczanski by John & Jill Niebieszczanski
		V George F. Dinehart & Delores Ratusznik by Rosemarie Dinehart
	9:30 a.m. 	       Holy Cross
		V Eugene Pollock by Dan & Jean LaVere
		V Andy Terhune by Mary Terhune & Family
			(13th Anniversary Remembrance)
		V Catherine Burns by Family
		V Harold Bassett by Family
			(Anniversary Remembrance)
	 	V Lorraine Pietrykowski by Family
continued
10:00 a.m.  	  St. Catherine
		V Valerie McKoan by Carter McKoan
10:30 a.m. 				           St. Mark
		V Bernice Kaszubski by Diana Dulock
		V Theresa Vitale by John and Midgie Fannon
 11:30 a.m.      			     	      Holy Cross
		V Rosanne Lozowski-Arnold by Nancy Stockwell
		V Norma Arnold by Jeff, Amber & Janet Arnold
7:00 p.m. 	 			  St. Catherine
		V Jane Real by Marconi Family

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

	Alleluia!  He Is Risen! I pray that as you continue on your Easter journeys you will feel Christ’s presence in the world around you. We encounter Jesus every day through our interactions with others. Jesus is in all of our hearts. Do we recognize Him in others?  Do we recognize Him in ourselves?
	I hope that you had the opportunity to join with the children of our school and parish as they furthered their initiation in the church through the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. These Masses were beautiful celebrations of the bond that our families nurture in faith. I am grateful that Holy Cross Catholic School and Our Lady on the River Parish are able to join with our families in the faith formation of your children.
	It is hard to believe that the school year is winding down.  It has truly flown by! The academic, spiritual, and social growth of our children is evident, not only through their grades, but how they interact with others. As we wind down for the year, we begin our track season.  Track meets are held on the first three Saturdays of May at the track behind Marine City High School. The parochial schools from our league come together for these events. Please pray for beautiful weather on these Saturdays.
	Do you have a potential kindergarten student for next year? On Monday, May 11th, Ms. Ward will be hosting a “Day in the Life” event for students who will be five-years-old by December 1st. Please contact the school so that we may register your child for this wonderful event!
	Registration packages for the 2009-2010 school year are now available in the school office for families wanting to become Holy Cross Crusaders. Please stop in or call the school office at 810-765-3591 to receive a package.  We would also be happy to provide you with a tour. We would also like to welcome your child to spend part of a day visiting Holy Cross. Please call the school office to schedule an appointment. Would you like to learn more about Holy Cross from our parents? We would be happy to introduce you to a mentor family who can also answer your questions about Holy Cross.
	Have you heard about our SCRIP program? Have you started using it to plan for your future Crusader’s education? One change that is taking place is the use of Kroger SCRIP. It makes shopping at Kroger even easier! Please stop in to learn more about this service. Your children will thank you!

In His Service,
Mrs. Amanda Lund, Principal

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, April 26, 2009
St. Mark

160 Families
53 Envelopes	$1,187.00
Loose	$3500
Total	$1,222.00
Holy Cross

1024 Families
285 Envelopes	$6,925.00
Loose Cash	$418.58
Children	$8.50
Total	$7,352.08
St. Catherine

564 Families
250 Envelopes	$5,903.00
Loose Cash	$5.6.57
Children	$21.50
Total	    $6,461.07
Please start
saving items for the white elephant sale.
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
May 3,2009
Fourth Sunday of Easter

God Bless
Our Volunteers

	To thank all of you for all your work, time, and talent, Fr. Jim Lopez is inviting all volunteers 18 and older our parish to a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Saturday, May 16th at Holy Cross Activity Center. Dinner will be served at 7:00 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 May 7th so we can have an accurate count for the evening meal. RSVP can be returned in offering baskets, the parish offices, or by mail.

RSVP CARD for the Appreciation Dinner

Please return to Parish offices by May 7th.

Last name

First Name

Additional Names


Total number of volunteers 18 and older

Phone number


Our Lady on the River Parish Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner
May 16th at Holy Cross Activity Center


Liturgical Schedule
Day/Time
Lectors
Altar Servers
4:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Connie Seeley
Aaron Milenbaugh
Alan Milenbaugh
5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Bob Zweng
Emily Bryer
CJ Jagielo
Hannah Yadon
7:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Melanie Hietz
Brad Butros
Anne Marie Hietz
Veronica Hietz
8:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Gary Kupper
Rachel Winquest
Maria Winquest
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Walter Street
Caleb Herbert

10:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Don Zamborowski
Danielle Banky
Christopher Demorest
10:30 a.m.
St. Mark

Mark Kosanke

11:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Theresa
 Whitenight
Veronica Delaharpe
Danielle Grusser
Katlyn Pokorny
7:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Celebrant
Celebrant

How Would You Describe Your Faith Right Now?

		A.) very strong right now;
		B.) almost down to a thread;
		C.) just inching along;
		D.) striving to better itself;

	The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the normal way in which adults come into full, conscious, active participation in the Catholic Church. The RCIA is NOT a program, is NOT a class. RCIA is primarily a journey of faith, a process, responding to the call and work of God in one’s life. The RCIA is for non-baptized adults, for baptized Christians who desire full communion, and for Catholics who seek to complete the initiation sacraments. If you or someone you know is interested, please give the parish office your name and phone number or fill out and return the form below, for an invitation to the Fall Inquiry Gathering.




YES, I AM INTERESTED IN RCIA


Name:

Address:

Phone Number:

Date:

FR. MATT’S MATTERS

	Sacramental Confirmation has been conferred this past week, and congratulations to the confirmandi, their parents, sponsors and our parish community. We pray that those confirmed have welcomed God’s Holy Spirit into the depths of their being, so they may pray well and often, attend Eucharist and make good decisions in the coming years. Thanks to the many adults who’ve been personally involved in the ministry of Confirmation and First Communion preparation. The First Eucharist Masses were resounding moments of sacramental grace and joy, as many folks have indicated. The ministry of catechist/religious education teacher, as important as it is, is only supplemental to the vocation of Christian parents/guardians as the children’s primary teachers/examples in the ways of our faith. The hope that the seeds planted will take lasting root lies more with parents. Speaking of parents, please continue your prayer intentions for Fr. Jim’s dad, Joseph.
	WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS is Sunday, May 3rd. Along with May 3rd being the 4th Sunday of Easter, there is the tradition of referring to this Sunday as Good Shepherd Sunday, due to the Gospel readings each year coming from chapter 10 of John’s Gospel wherein Jesus speaks of Himself as the Good Shepherd. We pray for vocations in the Catholic Church to the priesthood and religious life. These prayers need to be accompanied by some refined understandings.
	I attempt to make these points succinctly, in particular regarding the ordained priesthood: a real and healthy vocation to the priesthood is usually nurtured to fruition through many years growing up in at least a relatively functional, ‘faith-full’ (yet not fanatical), sincerely practicing Catholic family household; one or two vocations talks are not going to draw out something that’s not already present; the priesthood actually involves two vocations, one to the priesthood and one to celibacy for the sake of the Kingdom of God; with mandatory celibacy attached to the sacrament of priesthood, if a man is to become a priest, he needs at least some inkling (individual ability, since ‘grace builds on nature’) to live life without dating and sex, and without wife and children, otherwise he’s asking for serious future trouble; an inkling towards celibacy (for whatever reasons) does not equate to having a vocation to the priesthood, and the personal sense of a calling to the priesthood does not mean celibacy is also one’s vocation; if celibacy for the individual is mostly sacrifice and burden, beware; because a man is in the seminary does not mean his priesthood ordination should be seen as a done deal; if he leaves it may be good because he has discerned God’s will to be a calling to another form of serving God; we need to pray primarily for prayerful, church-involved, faithful, loving and inspiring marriage vocations in our Church, without which the other vocations requiring ‘sacrificial love’ will remain anachronistic (prevalent in a bygone era); if an eighteen or nineteen year old thinks he knows what he in for in the priesthood, he’d better think again; what is needed is a mature decision aided by several years in a continuing spiritual and psychological direction process; we need to pray for aspiring priests who are open to what the God of Jesus Christ needs in His priests, that is, men without preset ideologies and agendas, who are not ‘know it alls’ ready to correct what they ‘know’ is wrong with the Church and other people in general. Nor does Christ need namby-pamby priests.  Anyway, those are a few of my points, and from what I’ve seen and heard, they are not exclusively my own. And don’t get me wrong about my warning points, I’ve found no other ‘career’ that would be better for me to be the best me God has called me to be!
(paraphrasing my late spiritual director, Fr. Ed Farrell).
With prayers,
Fr. Matt Ellis

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
HC 1:30p wedding
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
StC 8:15a Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
HC 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StC 3 p Reconciliation
HC 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
StC 4:00p Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 12:00p -4th grade practice
HC 7p Baptism Prep
HC 6:00p -Wedding rehearsal
HC 5:30p Mass
HC 12:45p Baptisms
StC 10:00a MOMS
StC 9:00a Christian Service
Commissn
KC MC 7p Bingo
StC 7:30p Adult Choir Practice
OffSite Overnight Discernment
Experience
OffSite Overnight Discernment
Experience
StC 6:00p Exposition and Adoration
HC 10:45a 4th & 5th Grade Rosary
HC 9:45a Church Cleaning
HC 2:00p 3:00p CMC Senior Honors




HC 6:00p HC School NHS Induction
Marysville 10a Bingo
StC 7:00p Ensemble Practice




KC 7:00p-Euchre
StC 6:45p One in the Spirit Prayer Grp
HC 7:00p Handbell Choir Rehearsal





CMC Choir Concert





Sharing the Gospel

	Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He wants you to help your family and friends. Jesus wants to guide you like a shepherd guides the sheep. Do what you can to help others. Bring in a bag of groceries. Take someone a drink of water. Get a blanket for someone. Or just sit down and listen to a friend's funny or sad story. Then you will be a good shepherd just like Jesus.

Prayer
Jesus, show me ways to help my family and friends.

Something to Draw
Draw yourself carrying in a bag of groceries for your parents.

Mission for the Week
Every morning I will ask my parents, "How may I help you today?"
- LPiResourceCenter.com

Give thanks to the Lord, Our Good Shepherd,
For His love endures for ever.

	Today, Good Shepherd Sunday is also a celebration of World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The Church honors all Christian vocations, and today, invites us to reflect on our individual call to respond to God’s voice. Pope Benedict XVI, in “Response to the Divine Initiative”, stresses that ”prayer for vocations should be continuous and trusting.”  “Our first duty,” the Pope says, “is to keep alive in families and in parishes, the appeal to the divine initiative with unceasing prayer..” “The Catechism of the Catholic Church rightly reminds us that God’s free initiative requires a free response on the part of men and women, a positive response which welcomes the Lord’s loving initiative.” Whatever the call in your life, “trust in God and follow Jesus faithfully, and you will be witnesses of the joy that flows from intimate union with Him.”
	God is calling forth men and women in every vocation. Today is a day to celebrate the call of each baptized Christian, including single and married persons. Pray for those being called to religious, consecrated life and priesthood. Pray that they and those who already serve the Church as priests, deacons, consecrated religious, may have supportive family and friends and parishioners to encourage, accept, respect, and love them.
	At each Church site of our parish today, we begin again to offer the Prayer Resource Manual for Vocations.  At the 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Mass, families and/or individuals are invited to take home the Parish Manual and Crucifix for the week of prayer for vocations.  We ask that it be returned to the parish offices by Thursday of each week in preparation for the next Sunday.

Who Cares About the Value of Human Life???
	What would happen if all of us really cared about each other? What would happen if all of us imitated Jesus? Who gives us the image of the Good Shepherd, a person who cares? Maybe we would find the value of every life to be priceless and truly precious. Jesus says today: “I know mine and mine know me.” Does knowing a person or people affect our attitude, our giving, our accepting, our caring, and our loving??
	For the next several Sundays of the Easter season, we will be hearing the “I am” statements of Jesus in John’s Gospel. Today, Jesus says twice: “I am the Good Shepherd”. It is the shepherd’s voice that is important.  We need to be attentive and responsive to the voice of the gentle Good Shepherd.  Jesus knows each and every one of us by name and gives each of us the daily care and safekeeping we need to live our lives fully in peace and joy.
	Most of us listening to our own recorded voices on voice mail or answering machines, wonder sometimes if that is really us!  What we sound like to others is not always exactly the way we sound  to ourselves.  Jesus is telling us that He will keep calling us by name in the same gentle, caring voice, and when we begin to follow, He will keep leading in the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The next time you have trouble getting to sleep, don’t count sheep, talk to the Good Shepherd!
May God keep you safe in His care,
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
pastoralassociate@ourladyontheriver.net

Thoughts from your Pastoral Associate
Parish Lenten Prayer for Vocations Comments
(continued)

	There is a great need for us all to pray for vocations in the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, married life and single life. This Lenten Prayer Book for Vocations allowed us to realize the great need for everyone to pray for our church.

P.S. We all are called to ministry in the Church and all of us MUST answer God’s call for our lives.  We must continue to spread the Gospel of Jesus and be a true witness in this world.  Thank you for the opportunity to reflect on our need for vocations….
Laethem Family

Dear Family in Christ,
	This has been a short journey of prayer in a much needed sea of need.  As I read each word and listened to what it held, I was now internalizing and feeling what I was saying.  We need to remember to pray for our present clergy and thank them for their love and guidance…
Barbara Persyn

	This was a perfect Lenten exercise to finish us during the holiest of weeks.  Each evening, before dinner, we would pray in front of the crucifix which gave us an opportunity for discussion during dinner.  We are currently hosting two exchange students, both of whom are Christian, but neither of whom are Catholic.  We have shared our religious and family traditions and they have shared theirs with us.  This practice gave us an opportunity to celebrate and begin a new tradition with all of us together as a family.  We praise God for this blessing and pray that all His people are open to His call for their life’s vocation.
The Klik’s – Frank, Wendy,
Dian and Ting Ting

“Trust in God and Follow
Jesus Faithfully”
Pope Benedict XVI

Have you ever thought about being a priest?

Overnight Discernment
Experience
For young Men ages 14-17

May 8-9, 2009
Begins 4:30 p.m. Friday
through 6:00 p.m. Saturday

Sacred Heart Major Seminary
2701 Chicago Blvd.
Detroit, MI  48206

Pre-registration required
Call the Vocation Office to Register
313-237-5875
Or visit the website for more information www.vocationsdetroit.org
Wedding Anniversary
May 2009

Russell & Patricia Webster
April 24th and 39 years
Ted & Eleanor Pilawski
May 7th and 60 years

Roy and Anna Esselink
May 29th and 62 years

Norval and Jean Weaver
May 29th and 55 years

May God keep you and continue to
Bless you for many years to come.
	Thank you to all those who contributed in making this year’s “Living Stations of the Cross” a moving and prayerful experience: Jeremy Burke, Lani Cherluck, Beka Tchapodze, Dian Hansen, Ting Ting Lin, Maddie Cherluck, Andre Wassenberg, Jacob Nutter, Zak Cadena, Bridget Cadena, Wendy Klik, Bea Wassenberg, Michelle Schuenemann, Toby Couture, Frank Klik, John Lents, Jean Cherluck, and Maggie Cherluck.

Kirsten Lents & Catherine Nutter
Mother/Daughter Breakfast
St. Catherine Ladies Guild
Sunday, May17th
9:30 a.m.  - sharp
St. Catherine Activity Center

	Adults ages 13 and up 	$7
	Children ages 5—12 	$3.50
	Children ages 0—4 	Free

Catered by Melissa from All About You
For tickets, please contact Ann @ 810-794-9876
or 810-278-3381 or Denise @ 810-794-2144
No tickets will be sold after May 10th.
Lector and Eucharist Minister Enrichment

Thursday, May 14th
1:00 p.m. in St. Catherine Church
6:30 p.m. in St. Catherine Activity Center


	This meeting is for anyone interested in joining this ministry or anyone currently serving in this ministry and includes both training and enrichment.
One in The Spirit Prayer
and Bible Study Group

Spring 2009: Journey to Pentecost
Die to Self through the Acts of the Apostles Group






	May 5th		Acts 14:19-28
	May 19th	Acts 16:22-43
	May 26th	Acts 20:17-27

	Our meetings are held on Tuesday evenings @ 6:45 p.m. in St. Catherine Chapel. All parishioners are welcome to join us to sing praises to the Lord, listen to His Word, pray and share fellowship. If you are in need of prayer for yourself or someone else, write your requests in the Prayer Petition Books located at the exits.
	To be placed on the prayer chain or for further information, please contact Eloise @ 810-794-9975.
Readings for the week of May 3, 2009

Sunday:	Acts 4:8-12/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18
Monday:	Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:1-10
Tuesday:	Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday:	Acts 12:24---13:5a/Jn 12:44-50
Thursday:	Acts 13:13-25/Jn 13:16-20
Friday:		Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6
Saturday:	Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14
Next Sunday:	Acts 9:26-31/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8

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Prayer for Vocations
O God, Father of all Mercies, Provider of a bountiful Harvest, send Your Graces upon those You have called to gather the fruits of Your labor; preserve and strengthen them in their lifelong service of you.
Open the hearts of Your children that they may discern Your Holy Will; inspire in them a love and desire to surrender themselves to serving others in the name of Your son, Jesus Christ.
Teach all Your faithful to follow their respective paths in life guided by Your Divine Word and Truth. Through the intercession of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, all the Angels, and Saints, humbly hear our prayers and grant Your Church's needs, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Announcing New Altar Care Team

	Thank you to our new volunteers that have stepped up and offered to form a new Altar Care Team for St. Catherine Church:  Linda Neumann, Rose Rzeppa, Jan Long, Josephine Keller, Cheryl Tatro, and Jean Moran.
	Many thanks to them for sharing their talents in this ongoing parish ministry, and to Matt & Carol Fett and Linda Abraam who assisted with preparing the Church for Holy Week.
God bless you all
Words to Live By

Every genuine human love is a reflection of the love that is God himself, to the point where the First Letter of St. John says: “The man without love has known nothing of God; for God is love.”
-Pope John Paul II
Scripture Class to Resume

	The scripture class that was held during Lent and covered the high points of the Old Testament, has resumed by request.  We will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday in the Holy Cross School Fine Arts Building (old convent).
	We will begin with the study of the Gospels and the life of Jesus, picking up where we left off before Easter. Hope to see all who were there for the Old Testament section and invite any one else interested to join us for the New Testament section.
Deacon Gary Krueger
Vocation Word Scramble
	Try to unscramble these words that are related to Christian vocations.	Send your answers to Sister Mary Ann, pastoralassociate@ourladyontheriver.net.Win a free Dairy Queen treat!

Mmtriynao, swvo, lyho rorsed, vsereic, ptsrei, sstire, bmpiast, ngsiel, nocaed, rbthore, llca, ryrpae.
Good luck!
Please join us in our food collection this weekend that distributes to our community.
The collection baskets are placed in the vestibule.
Parish Mission Statement

	We, the people of Our Lady on the River Parish state in a common voice that we are a united Catholic community, bringing together three unique sites, each one being essential to the whole.
	We welcome all people into our community.  We support the human and spiritual needs of each person with dignity, which strengthens our bond as members of one Body sustained by the Eucharist.
	Guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to the formation in our Catholic faith at all ages.  We will provide a deep and firm foundation for our youth through Catholic education and good example.
	We reach out to the greater community through our acts of service and prayer through the intercession of Mary, our Blessed Mother.
Purpose of the Parish Council

	The purpose of the Parish Council is to assist in realizing the mission of our Parish and to advance our spiritual growth.  Our primary role is that of a consultative body, making recommendations to the Pastor about the faith-life of our Parish and it’s pastoral ministry.  As the primary structure within the parish, the Parish Council coordinates and unifies the activity of the commissions and organizations of the parish.
Parish Council Openings

     There will be openings on the Our Lady on the River Parish Council this year.  If you would like to submit your name for selection or nominate someone you think would be interested please return the below form to the Parish Office.  The candidate will be contacted to confirm their willingness to serve.
	The length of the term is three (3) years.  Candidates must be registered, active members of the parish and eighteen (18) years of age or older.  Selection will be made on Pentecost Sunday, May 31st.
Parish Council Nomination Form
Return this portion to the Parish Office or drop in the collection
No Later Than May 22, 2009

Please enter my name for the nomination and selection process

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Miss Maritime Days Contest

	Open to any female 2009 graduate of the Marine City area.  2009 Graduates of Marine City HS, Riverside, Cardinal Mooney or home schooled may enter.  The first 15 entrants will be selected for the contest.
Enter today – don’t delay!
CASH prizes for
1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners!
	Please send a wallet size photo and name, address, phone number & school to:
Our Lady on the River Parish
Holy Cross Church
610 S. Water Street
Marine City, Mi  48039
Attn:  Miss Maritime
	Please contact Lynn Zyrowski at lzyrowski@gmail.com with any questions.
Both Dinners Will be Served in the
Holy Cross Activity Center
Sponsored by Holy Cross Booster Club & Athletes
OUR FAMOUS 14TH ANNUAL
CHICKEN DINNER
SUNDAY, May 24, 2009
From 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
(or until we run out)
SPAGHETTI DINNER
Saturday, May 23, 2009
from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m.
(or until we run out)
Sponsored by CMC Dad’s Club
Vegas Tent

Friday 6:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Saturday 6:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Sunday 4:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Arts & Crafts

Saturday, Sunday & Monday
Waterfront Park
1st Prize	$3,000
2nd Prize	$2,000
3rd Prize 	$1,000
Tickets available at the Parish Office or at the Festival
Drawing Monday, May 25th
Spring Cleaning Time

	Spring Cleaning of Holy Cross Church will be Tuesday, May 5th following the 9:00 a.m. Mass.  We will be washing and polishing the pews and dusting all areas of the main parts of church.
	We will need many hands - men also for high areas.  Bring pails, rags and polish.
	This weekend we begin our 2009 campaign for the Catholic Services Appeal.  Our Lady On The River Parish's share of the CSA effort is $110,000.  The CSA supplies the funds required to support the work of Christ throughout the Archdiocese including Catholic Social Services, Sacred Heart Seminary, Catholic education, The Michigan Catholic and Catholic Television among many others.  Please review your brochure to see the myriad of ways the CSA works throughout our Archdiocese.
	To meet our goal, every parish family must help.  If we do not meet out goal, the parish must make up the difference from our regular collection.  If we exceed our goal, we retain the excess without payment of the usual Archdiocesan “tax”.  For example, if each parish family gave just $100, we would make our goal and be able to retain a substantial balance to support the needs of 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 substantial gift over the nine-month pledge period.  Remember, your contribution is for the ENTIRE YEAR, so please prayerfully consider making the most generous gift possible given your other financial obligations.
	This year all the CSA envelopes are being mailed out.  If you have not received yours by next Sunday, please notify the office.  You may return your contribution by mail in the envelope provided, by dropping the envelope in the collection basket, or returning it to the office.  May God bless you for your generosity
League of Catholic Women

	There will be a noon luncheon meeting on May 13th at the Thomas Edison Inn.  Bunny Anderson will be speaking. Meal choices are chicken or whitefish. The cost is $12.50. Please send your reservation checks to Katie Ricketts, 906, Hollis St., Port Huron 48060. All women of the parish are invited to become members of the League. For more information, please contact Mary Kay Odgers, president @ 810-385-1459.