Our Lady On The River Parish Holy Cross Church, Marine City; St. Catherine, Algonac; St. Mark Harsens Island
Sponsor of the Week	Sans Souci Market, Harsen's Island

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 17, 2009

Please pray for our sick and suffering
Holy Cross: Andrea Bigelow, Judy Biland, John Cullen, Laura Goltz, Jim Gramer, Sharon Hintz, Derek Jacobs, JoAnn Kramer, James KuyKendall, Ava LaVere, Joseph Lopez, Doreatha Markel, Marcella Markel, Paul Markle, Josephine Michalski, Lisa Jones Nagy, Margery Osterland, Thomas Ostin, Rose Paruch, Barbara Pizzo, Marie Plevin, Andrew Redlawski, Ralph Roda, Lorena Sadler, Helen Schweihofer, Barbara Susan, Jenny Street,  Jessica Thomas, Michael Tomlanovich, Alice Trader, 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, Nancy Austin Halverson, Ellen Hatcher, Maureen Ireland, Amanda Kimbal, Richard Koss, Nicole Lake, Peter Licari, Regina Lomasney, Mary Lorkowski,  Pat Macy, Paul Markle, Zitta Marconi, James Mihalich, Theresa Pawlowski, Ted Pilawski, Judy Piotrowski, Cora Plummer, Sandy Polomas, Rocco Prinzivalli, Richard Ross, Bill Sadecki, Joan Smith, Steven's Family, John Vance, Catherine Ziegler
St. Mark: Betty Baker, Jacob Bryson, Ken Cihon, Marge Hamlin, Shirley Hollowaty, 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

Mass Intentions
Monday, May 18
	7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
		V Stanley Pawlowski, Peter, Margaret and
Marlene Dill by Dill Family
	9:00 a.m.         Holy Cross
		V Tony Pizzo by Mary Gillman
Tuesday, May 19
	7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	Holy Cross
Wednesday, May 20
	7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	         Holy Cross
		V Ted & Mary Bieszczad by Family
Thursday, May 21
	7:30 a.m.				     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m.				         Holy Cross
		V Don & Paul Browning by Nancy Browning
		V Mary Lou & Kathy by Ray
Friday, May 22	No Mass at Holy Cross	7:30 a.m.	     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 					St. Mark
	9:00 a.m.   				   St. Catherine
Saturday, May 23	No Mass at Holy Cross	4:00 p.m.   St. Catherine
		V Fr. Art Fauser by Bob & Barbara Monte
		? Joan Brown by Gwen Steele
		V Teresa Niemic by Niemic Family
			(15th Wedding Anniversary Remembrance)
	4:30 p.m.					 St. Mark
Sunday, May 24		No Mass at Holy Cross
	8:00 a.m. 	    St. Catherine
		V Helen Goch by Ralph Ossanna
 10:00 a.m.  				       St. Catherine
		V Patricia Sharrow by Husband & Family
			(2nd Anniversary Remembrance)
10:30 a.m. 				              St. Mark
		V Irene Werth by Lynn Parfen
		V Bernice Kaszubski by Diana Dulok
 11:30 a.m.      	St. Catherine		V Rosanne Lozowski-Arnold by Nancy Stockwell
		V Norma Arnold by Jeff, Amber & Janet Arnold
7:00 p.m. 	 			  St. Catherine
		V All Deceased Members of Our Lady on the River Parish


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. Today's reading in The Little White Book focuses on simple truths. The author states that some truths of our faith are easy to say and understand. Also some of the simplest truths are the hardest to understand. I pray that you and your family will find inspiration through our faith.
	This concept is an inherent part of the education that your child or grandchild will receive at Holy Cross Catholic School. The students have daily religious education, rather than once a week for part of a year. Religion classes are taught by certified catechists, who are also responsible for daily instruction. Students also participate in the Mass weekly, and take part in the celebration by being readers, carrying the gifts, and being altar servers.  If you are looking to educate your WHOLE child, consider Holy Cross as your new partner in education.
	Our athletic season is drawing to a close. Our students, coaches, and families have participated in their athletic banquet.  I would like to thank our coaches, coordinators, parents, volunteers, referees, spectators, and the Holy Cross Boosters for their support.
	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 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? Do you have a Kroger card? The new program that they are offering is easy to use, and does not require gift certificates…only a FREE Kroger Plus Card, which you may already have. Please stop in to learn more about this program.

In His Service,
Mrs. Amanda Lund, Principal
principal@holycrossonline.net

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, May 10, 2009
St. Mark

160 Families
53 Envelopes	$1,420.00
Loose	$90.00
Total	$1,510.00
Holy Cross

1024 Families
337 Envelopes	$8,148.00
Loose Cash	$742.83
Children	$17.50
Total	$8,908.33
St. Catherine

564 Families
266 Envelopes	$6,303.15
Loose Cash	$498.00
Children	$10.86
Total	    $6,812.01
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 17, 2009
Sixth Sunday of Easter

Day/Time
Lectors
Altar Servers
4:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Ed Ptasnik
Danielle Banky
Christopher Demorest
4:30 p.m.
St. Mark
Mike Weber

8:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Judy Antkowiak
Alex May
Nicholas Todino
10:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Diana Dill
Maria Winquest
Rachael Winquest
10:30 a.m.
St. Mark

Ashley & Emily Corriveau

11:30 a.m.
St. Catherine
Patty Nichols
Please Volunteer if Needed
7:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Celebrant
Celebrant

FR. MATT'S MATTERS

	Memorial Day Weekend is next week, May 23-25, 2009. NOTE WELL: Saturday and Sunday Masses will be at St. Catherine's in Algonac, as follows: Saturday at 4:00 p.m. (no 5:30 Mass), Sunday at 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Also, St. Mark's begins its 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass for the summer. Memorial weekend Masses are an inconvenience for Marine City parishioners, but please bear with it and try to come to Mass, as so many have in past years. If you need a ride to Mass, ask someone you know or call us at the office. Memorial Day Monday Mass at Holy Cross will be at the Holy Cross CEMETERY CHAPEL at 9:00a .m.
	Maritime Days Memorial Day week end is still very much in need of volunteer help, so please sign up at the entrance of church this weekend. Please, we need help!
	It's was a blessing to be with the many who attended the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Fr. Jim and I hope you found it an enjoyable blessing also.
Did you know, would you like to know? Part 3.
	As you may have gathered, one purpose of my recent articles has been to make the point that there is a scope and breadth to Catholic moral principles, as the U.S. Conference of Bishops has stated: no.55: the…”themes from Catholic social teaching provide a moral framework that do not easily fit ideologies of right or left, liberal or conservative, or the platform of any political party. They are not partisan or sectarian, but reflect fundamental ethical principles that are common to all people.”  (Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, USCCB, 2007). Other pertinent points from the same Church document, meant for all Catholics: No. 14, “The Catholic call to faithful citizenship affirms the importance of political participation and insists that public service is a worthy vocation. As Catholics, we should be guided more by our moral convictions than by our attachment to a political party or interest group. When necessary, our participation should help transform the party to which we belong; we should not let the party transform us in such a way that we neglect or deny fundamental moral truths.” No. 15, “The Church cannot and must not take upon herself the political battle to bring about the most just society possible. The Church cannot and must not replace the State. Yet at the same time she cannot and must not remain on the sidelines…” No. 18, “The formation of conscience includes several elements. First, there is a desire to embrace goodness and truth. For Catholics this begins with a willingness and openness to seek the truth and what is right by studying Sacred Scripture and the teaching of the Church as contained in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It is also important to examine the facts and background information about various choices. Finally, prayerful reflection is essential to discern the will of God. Catholics must also understand that if they fail to form their consciences they can make erroneous judgments”. No. 40, “The consistent ethic of life provides a moral framework for principled Catholic engagement in political life and, rightly understood, neither treats all issues as morally equivalent nor reduces Catholic teaching to one or two issues. It anchors the Catholic commitment to defend human life, from conception until natural death, in the fundamental moral obligation to respect the dignity of every person as a child of God. It unites us as a 'people of life for life', pledged to build what Pope John Paul II called a 'culture of life'. This culture of life begins with the preeminent obligation to protect innocent life from direct attack and extends to defending life whenever it is threatened or diminished”.
More next time, in Christ,
Fr. Matt Ellis
Sharing the Gospel

	I would be really happy, if only I was ? rich ? popular ? better looking ? the boss. Those selfish wishes sound great, but they cannot give you true happiness inside. In today's Gospel, Jesus shares the three secrets to his complete happiness: (1) Jesus obeyed God; (2) Jesus knew God loved him; (3) Jesus loved other people enough to die for them. Wow. Jesus was completely happy, but he was not selfish at all. In fact, Jesus told his friends if they followed his loving example, they could be completely happy too. Follow Jesus to be filled with happiness from the inside out.

Prayer
God, on my own I am selfish. Thank you for loving me. Help me to obey you. Help me to love other people as much as Jesus does.                                                Amen

Mission for the Week
Read John 15:9-17 with your family. God loves you, and he wants you to be completely happy, but you need to let go of your selfishness. You can obey God and love others by sharing your time with them. You can show your love for God by sharing your money with others, too.
LPiResourceCenter.com
God's love for us is revealed in Jesus;
Let us give thanks and praise, alleluia!

Thoughts from your Pastoral Associate

	As I begin to write this, our Church is commemorating the Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima recalling the famous apparition to the three shepherd children of Fatima - Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco, which took place in the summer of 1917 during the First World War. Our dad served in the Army during that war in France, and I've often wondered if he was aware of this event. I do know that he carried and prayed his rosary during that time. Even now, some ninety-two years later, we continue to turn to Mary in prayer, praying hundreds of Hail Mary's in the rosary with simplicity and trust, asking her guidance, asking still for the peace of Jesus to come to our world.
	Last Sunday morning, at the end of the 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Liturgies, our parish honored Our Blessed Mother as children placed flowers before her image, and, while singing “On this Day”, Becky & Hannah Schultz at Holy Cross and Annemarie & Tina Ponessa at St. Catherine assisted in crowning Mary on Mother's Day.
What is love?

	According to today's scripture, the center of all living is love. In the brief eight verses of the Gospel, Jesus continues to talk about the centrality of love.  The word love is used eight times, and the 2nd reading as well is all about love. It is not only the center of Christian living, but needs to be the center of any kind of life. All of us, at one time or another in our lives, experience love in some way. Yet, even as Jesus says: “Love one another as I have loved you!”, there are times in our lives, perhaps too often, when we find people who either reject, refuse, deny, avoid, or betray our love. Jesus urges us to “remain” in His love. The disciples found out day by day how to come to appreciate, understand, and love Jesus more. They learned that loving Jesus is not simply an emotional response, but implies a decisive, continued action - abiding, enduring, and steadfast, and is expressed in a sincere caring for the needs of others without expecting anything in return.
	We still need to learn slowly, day by day, how to love people with God's love, to be able to forgive, to be able to be reconciled. The ability to reach out in love and to experience being loved is a great grace of our God, who is love, who calls each of us friend. In living God's love, we do find the fullness of joy because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. (Romans 5:5), and who enables us to do what we ourselves could not do on our own - love one another as God loves us.

More Word Scramble Winners

	Congrats to Carol Ponke and Mary Jo Bor who are also planning their trip to the D.Q. after solving the Vocation Word Scramble. Enjoy!
Thank YOU…

to all lectors and Eucharistic ministers who were able to attend one of the sessions of enrichment for this privileged ministry. God bless all.
Feast of Ascension - 40 days after Easter, is transferred to Sunday, May 24th!
In God's love,
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
pastoralassociate@ourladyontheriver.net


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

										Phone


I wish to nominate (Print)
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
zyrowski@gmail.com with any questions.

Watch for voting Stations and vote for your favorite Senior Young Lady
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, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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
	This Sunday we continue with our 2009 campaign for the Catholic Services Appeal. We wish to thank all the parishioners who have participated thus far.  Our parish target is $110,000 and the results to date show that $26,185 has been pledged from approximately 150 participating families. This means we still have about 1606 families to hear from!  As Father Lopez has asked, please consider a contribution of at least $100. Using the Pledge Method, this requires only a $10 initial contribution and nine monthly pledge payments of $10 each. If each parish family would do this, we would easily reach our CSA goal and have some “untaxed” returns from the Archdiocese to fund some of our needs.
	If you have not received your Pledge Card, please contact the parish office at 810-765-3568 and we will see that you are provided one. You may return your contribution by mail in the envelope provided, or by dropping the envelope in the collection basket or returning it to the parish office.
	Please try to return your Pledge Card with your contribution by June 8. May God bless you for your generosity!
Died in Christ

Please remember in your prayers:

	V Gretta Peterson Nowak
	V Virginia Heath
	V Anne Guillery
	V Anthony Menkel III
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
Let the Perpetual Light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.           Amen.

Marine City Interfaith Choir
Carole Lohr

	The Marine City Interfaith Choir will perform their Spring Program on Sunday, May 17th at 4:00 p.m. in St. Catherine Church. Admission is free with light refreshments and fellowship following the program. For more information, please contact Bea Wassenberg at 810-794-0098.

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 19th	Acts 16:22-43
	May 26th	Acts 20:17-27
	June 6th	Wrap up Pentecost
	June 9th	Now Word Discerning

	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.

Shepherd Day
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Detroit Catholic
 Charismatic Renewal Center
Saturday, May 30th from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
St. Margaret of Scotland
St. Clair Shores

	You, as a believer in Christ, can learn about all the keys you need, to be free from the influence of evil. Hear our special speaker, Neal Lozano, author of Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance, speak about achieving true freedom through healing and deliverance. Register with the DCCR at 248-593-4888.

Pentecost Eve Celebration
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Detroit Catholic
Charismatic Renewal Center
Saturday, May 30th @ 6:00 p.m.
St. Margaret of Scotland
St. Clair Shores

	Join Bill Richart & Friends in praising and worshiping the Lord. Hear Neal Lozano speak on “Receiving the Father's Blessing.” No registration required
St. Mark Fellowship Brunch

St. Mark Activity Center
Sunday, May 17th after 10:30 a.m. Mass
Donations are welcome
and everyone is welcome to attend!

K of C News
Algonac Council 7227

Book Sale
The next book sale for the K of C will be on May 19th, 20th and 21st. It will run between the hours of 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Thank you for your support!

Ladies Guild meeting
May 20th @ 1:00 p.m.

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
May 21st @ 1:00 p.m.

4th Degree
May 28th at Immaculate Conception @ 7:30 p.m.

3 in 1 Concert

The East China Community Band
The St. Clair Community Singers
The Marine City Interfaith Choir

Wednesday, May 20th
7:30 p.m.
East China performing Arts Center on Meisner road
Donations accepted at the door
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 3 p Reconciliation
Sunday Masses

StC 8:00 a; 10:00 a; 11:30 a
7:00 p
StM 10:30 a
No Masses at Holy Cross
StC 8:15a St. Vincent de Paul
StM 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StC 4:00p Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
No Masses at Holy Cross
No Masses at Holy Cross
StM 9:00a Mass
Marysville 10a Bingo
KC MC 7p Bingo
StM 9:45a Women's Guild
HC 9:00a Mass AT ST CATHERINE

HC All Masses at St Catherine
StC 10:00a MOMS
StC 6:45p  One in the Spirit Prayer Grp
StC 7:00p Ensemble Practice
HC 6p -Scripture Class Fine Arts Bldg
HC AC Marine City Maritime Days (MCMD) 2009
HC AC Marine City Maritime Days (MCMD) 2009
HC AC Marine City Maritime Days (MCMD) 2009
HC 6:30p Parish Council Mtg
HC 7:00p-Choir Rehearsal
HC 7:00p -Handbell Choir Rehearsal
StC 7:30p -Adult Choir Practice


StC 6:00p Exposition and Adoration
StM 7:30p Men's Club


OffSite St. Vincent de Paul



St. Mark Women's Guild

Meeting Thursday, May 21st
St. Mark Activity Center
After 9:00 a.m. Mass
St. Mark Men's Club

Meeting Monday, May 18th
St. Mark Activity Center
7:30 p.m.
Words to Live By

	The world needs the witness of “new men” and “new women” who, in word and deed, make Christ present in an ever more powerful way, for Christ is the only complete and superabundant answer to the longing for truth and happiness in the human heart.
-Pope John Paul II
Daughters of Isabelle Circle #419

Winners of the D of I Luncheon raffle are:

	1st prize:   Gift certificate	Kay Haligowski
	2nd prize:  Vera Grace 	Tina Smithee
			Arrangement
	3rd prize:   Nautical Print	Sandra Gramer

	Next D of I meeting will be on May 18th at the K of C Hall on King Rd. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. followed by the meeting. Remember your table service and food for SVdP.
	We will be discussing our Mystery Trip which is scheduled for June 15th. The cost will be approximately $40 and reservations can be made and paid for at the meeting.

First Friday Club

	The final closing meeting of the First Friday Club will be held on June 5th. We will meet at 9:00 a.m. at Achatz Restaurant in St. Clair for the buffet breakfast. The cost for the morning, including breakfast, will be $10 per person. Having voted at our May meeting to formally disband and disburse our remaining treasury, we will have a closing ceremony led by Fr. Nick Zukowski. Invitations have been extended to other priests to join us for this momentous occasion. Seating is limited therefore it is imperative to RSVP by June 1st. Please call Rose Scheuer at 586-713-7860. Those who are pre-registered for this meeting at the May meeting do not need to call.

Harbor Health Corner
Recognizing a Stroke

	May is stroke awareness month. The symptoms of a stroke can be difficult to identify. Doctors say that you can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions.

S*  Ask the person to SMILE.
T*  Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE
	SENTENCE (Coherently).
R*  Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

	If he or she has difficulty with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 911 immediately and inform the dispatcher of the symptoms.
Harbor Health Home Care
810-765-7144

Vacation Bible School News

	Volunteers needed! There will be a mandatory meeting, Monday, June 1st at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Catherine Activity Center. Paperwork will be filled out. VBS will occur the week of July 27th-July 31st. Please contact Stacy at 810-765-0784 or Cathy at 810-794-4367.
Cherry Beach Senior Center
7232 South River Rd., Cottrellville Township
810-765-3525

Free Loss Support Group
May 14th-June 11th
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

24th Annual Senior Prom
May 23rd
4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
RSVP
Readings for the week of May 17, 2009

Sunday:	Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/1 Jn 4:7-10/			Jn 15:9-17
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:	Acts 18:23-28/Jn 16:23b-28
Next Sunday:	Acts 1:1-11/ Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13
		or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20

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Memorial Weekend Mass Schedule

	Please note that all Masses celebrated from Friday, May 22nd through Sunday, May 23rd will be celebrated at St. Catherine in Algonac.  There will be no Masses at Holy Cross location during the Maritime Days Festival.
	The Mass times will be as follows at St. Catherine
		Friday 	7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
		Saturday 	4:00 p.m. Only
		Sunday	8:00; 10:00; 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 	On Monday, May 25th Mass will be celebrated at St. Catherine Church at 7:30 a.m. and at the Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel at 9:00 a.m.
	The normal Mass schedule will resume on Tuesday, May 26th. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Attention Graduates

      All 2008 graduates, whether high school, college or technical institute who are members of Our Lady on the River Parish are invited to participate in the Parish Graduation Mass.
	Holy Cross 	May 31st at 	  9:30 a.m.
	St. Catherine 	May 30th at      	  4:00 p.m.
	Graduates are asked to gather half an hour before Mass wearing their cap and gown.  If you expect to attend please contact the Holy Cross Church Office at 810-765-3568 or the St. Catherine Church Office at 810-794-3301.
	Registration will guarantee that your name is included in our parish bulletin and program and that you receive a Bible.  If you are interested in bringing up gifts or reading scriptures, mark below and call your parish office as soon as possible.
Student's Name:

Phone Number:

Name of School:

Type of Degree:
(if applicable)

Lector ____   Gifts ____  Eucharistic Minister ____

Please return by May 27th.

FIFTH SUNDAY AT FIVE Vespers and Concert
	The Choir of St. Thomas More Parish, Troy, Michigan, Robert Meyer, organist and director, is the featured guest ensemble as part of the FIFTH SUNDAY AT FIVE Vespers and Concert Series at Holy Cross Church, 610 S. Water St., Marine City, Michigan, Sunday, May 31st, 5 p.m. The concert will include a variety of musical styles and follows Vespers, a short service of Psalms and prayers. Free and open to the public.

Holy Cross Altar Society
Change of Location

	The next meeting  of the Holy Cross Altar Society will be on Tuesday, May 26th @ 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Cross School Fine Arts Building. This meeting has changed due to Maritime Festival. Installation of Newly elected officers will take place.
	Social committee is Joyce McClarren, Lois Osterland, Karen Merrill, Eleanor Dornoff.


Christian Service/Ladies Auxiliary

	Our next “Sewing Bee” will be Sunday, June 7th at the St. Catherine Activity Center from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. We will be sewing pillowcase dresses. We are in need of 3/8 or 1/2 inch wide elastic and extra wide bias tape, rick rack & lace. These items can be dropped off at the church office or The Algonac Water Lily. We will need volunteers to cut out dresses and elastic, iron and sew dresses. If you can help with any of these skills, we would deeply appreciate it. For more information, contact Rose at 810-794-3187.


Attention Gardeners…

	As you are putting in and tending this year's crops, please remember the Holy Cross Harvest Dinner. If you could plant a few extra pumpkins, squash, red cabbage, beets, etc. for our farmers wagon, we would truly appreciate it.
	Please call Mary Jane Basney @ 810-765-4527 for further information or questions.

	To everyone that helped to give Holy Cross Church a spring cleaning and polishing.
	Joyce McClarren	Julie Rose	Mary Gillman 	Jean LaVere	Brian Chadra	Delores Smith 	Helen Biscorner	Mary Schlotman
	Lois Moldenhauer	Bob & Mary Lou Zweng
Marine City Maritime Days 2009
 

May 22-25 2009 Downtown Marine City
 

Schedule of Events
 

Friday, May 22
Start Time
End Time
Location
 

Skerbeck Brothers Carnival
4 p.m.
?
Holy Cross Parking Lot
 

Beverage Tent
6 p.m.
12:30 a.m.
Nautical Park
 

Food Both
6 p.m.
12:30 a.m.
Nautical Park
 

Vegas Tent
6 p.m.
1 a.m.
Nautical Park
 

White Elephant Sale
9 a.m.
6 p.m.
Holy Cross Activity Center
 

Crown Miss Maritime Days
6 p.m.
 
Holy Cross Church
 

Live Entertainment - Nighthawk
8 p.m.
12:30 a.m.
Beverage Tent
$2 cover after 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 23
 
 
 
 

Skerbeck Brothers Carnival
Noon
 
Holy Cross Parking Lot
 

Beverage Tent
Noon
12:30 a.m.
Nautical Park
 

Food Both
Noon
12:30 a.m.
Nautical Park
 

Vegas Tent
6 p.m.
1 a.m.
Nautical Park
 

White Elephant Sale
9 a.m.
7 p.m.
Holy Cross Activity Center
 

Arts and Crafts Show
10 a.m.
7 p.m.
Waterfront Park Area
 

Spaghetti Dinner
4 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Holy Cross Activity Center
 

Live Entertainment - Nighthawk
8 p.m.
12:30 a.m.
Beverage Tent
$2 cover after 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 24
 
 
 
 

Skerbeck Brothers Carnival
1 p.m.
 
Holy Cross Parking Lot
 

Beverage Tent
Noon
9 p.m.
Nautical Park
 

Food Both
Noon
9 p.m.
Nautical Park
 

Vegas Tent
4 p.m.
1 a.m.
Nautical Park
 

White Elephant Sale
Noon
6 p.m.
Holy Cross Activity Center
 

Arts and Crafts Show
11 a.m.
7 p.m.
Waterfront Park Area
 

Classic Car Show
9 a.m.
5 p.m.
Water Street
 

Chicken Dinner
Noon
5 p.m.
Holy Cross Activity Center
 

Entertainment - DJ/Karaoke
TBD
 
Beverage Tent
 

Monday, May 25
 
 
 
 

Skerbeck Brothers Carnival
Noon
 
Holy Cross Parking Lot
 

Beverage Tent
2 p.m.
8 p.m.
Nautical Park
 

Food Both
2 p.m.
8 p.m.
Nautical Park
 

Arts and Crafts Show
10 a.m.
4 p.m.
Waterfront Park Area
 

Memorial Day Observance/Parade
10 a.m.
 
 
 

Maritime Days Raffle Drawing
6 p.m.
 
Beverage Tent
 

Donations Welcome and Needed !!!
Wednesday, May 20th 2 - 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 21st 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Playground entrance to gym
We cannot accept Appliances, computers, clothes, shoes or purses.
Call Julie at 586-946-5009 for more info
Visit us in the Holy Cross Activity Center
during Maritime Days
Friday May 222nd  9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday  9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 6 p.m.
	Lots of volunteer helpers are needed to make the Maritime Days Festival a success.  If you can help in any way, please see the sign up sheets at the back of Holy Cross Church or call the office at 810-765-3568.

Pentecost Sunday
	As we have done in the past, on Pentecost Sunday (May 30th & 31st), you are encouraged to get into the 'spirit' of the day by wearing red clothing, and bringing a red geranium(s) to Mass and placing it around the Altar. Please place the geraniums in one of the plastic liners and not directly on the carpet.
	Your gift of flowers will then be planted around our Church grounds. So mark your calendars, set aside some red clothing, and set your sights on a red geranium!

Fresh Flowers For Mary
	You are invited to bring fresh flowers from your yard to be placed on Mary's altar at St. Catherine Church for the remainder of the month of May.

6th Sunday of Easter

	It was 1943, and Hitler's legions of death squads had occupied most of Poland. In the small town of Nowogrodek, sixty Jews were executed. Soon, however, the Gestapo arrested another 120 citizens to be executed simply as a show of force. A small order of nuns, the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, offered themselves in exchange for the release of the 120 prisoners. The Nazis agreed, and on July 18th, eleven sisters were lead out into the woods and were murdered. Today, a biala fara (white church) stands at the final resting place of the blessed martyrs who gave their lives without hesitation for their friends.
	Perhaps it is difficult to comprehend what it would feel like to willingly lay down one's life for a friend. In today's Gospel reading from John, we are given the answer through what is known as the Great Commandment-love. Jesus tells us that there is no greater love than to be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for another. This is exemplified in God's pure, unending love for us in offering his only Son to die for our sins and give us everlasting life. If we are able to love one another purely and wholly as he loved us, all things will be possible, even our ultimate sacrifice for another.
	The Catechism of the Catholic Church is very clear in explaining Jesus' words to us that if we are to love one another "as I have loved you" we cannot do it simply through words of promise or imitation (CCC 2842). Only through the strength of the Holy Spirit will we be empowered to demonstrate, from the bottom of our heart, true love, mercy, and forgiveness. In the words of St. Ignatius of Loyola, "Teach us, good Lord, to serve you as you deserve, to give and not to count the cost."

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Boy Scout Troop #296 presents…
Grand Canyon Golf Fundraiser
Monday, May 18th
Burning Tree Golf and Country Club
22871 21 Mile Rd., Macomb

	$130 per person includes: 18 holes of golf, cart, BBQ lunch, Steak dinner and door prizes!  Please consider purchasing tickets for golf through Mike or Nash @ mnash@westernmech.com or fax to 586-790-0901.