Our Lady On The River Parish HOly Cross, Marine City; St. Catherine, Algonac; St. Mark, Harsens Island
The Ascension of the Lord, May 24, 2009
Sponsor of the Week 	James A. Brown, M.D.


Please pray for our sick and suffering
St. Mark: Betty Baker, Jacob Bryson, Ken Cihon, Marge Hamlin, Nina Johnson, Sally O’Neil, Sophie Palmer,  Walter Sawkin, Bob Soulliere, Patrick Tierney, Sheila Thompson, Tena Van Loon, Mike & Sandy Weaver, JoAnn White, Paulette Wieczorek, Keith & Dolores Wright
Holy Cross: Andrea Bigelow, Judy Biland, John Cullen, Laura Goltz, Jim Gramer, Sharon Hintz, Derek Jacobs, JoAnn Kramer, Ava LaVere, Lizee Family, 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, Fr. Leo Broderick, Dean Bryeans, Yolanda Casanova, Tom Clark, Fr. Gregory Deters, Darrell Doughtery, Janice Doughtery, Carol Dyde, 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, Zitta Marconi, James Mihalich, Theresa Pawlowski, Judy Piotrowski, Cora Plummer, Sandy Polomas, Rocco Prinzivalli, Richard Ross, Bill Sadecki, Joan Smith, Steven’s Family, John Vance, Catherine Ziegler

Mass Intentions
Monday, May 25	Memorial Day	7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
		V Jim Kuptz by Wife
9:00 a.m.	Holy Cross Cemetery
		V Tony Pizzo by Our Lady on the River Staff
Tuesday, May 26
	7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
	V James Knapp by Eleanor Pilawski
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	        Holy Cross
Wednesday, May 27
		For the People of Our Lady on the River
	7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	         Holy Cross
Thursday, May 28
	7:30 a.m.	     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m.	         Holy Cross
		V Souls in Purgatory by Friends
Friday, May 29
	7:30 a.m.	     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Michael Gillman by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Warchol
	9:00 a.m.   	St. Mark
Saturday, May 30
	4:00 p.m.  	     St. Catherine
		V Victor Plummer by Wife
		V Alfred Holzhauer by Doris Byers
		V Mary Check by Family
	4:30 p.m.	 St. Mark
		V Felix Bartus by Ann Bartus
	5:30 p.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Angeline Kloka by Family & Friends
		V Mary Anne Markel by Theresa Kreusel
		V Walter - Ross Ruszkiewicz by Family
			(4th Anniversary Remembrance)
		V Kay Ann Winzer by Family
			(14th Anniversary Remembrance)
		V Leo Sharrow by Kate & Al
			(Birthday Remembrance)
Sunday, May 31	Pentecost Sunday
	7:30 a.m.	Holy Cross
	8:00 a.m. 	    St. Catherine
		V Helen Goch by Ralph Ossanna
	9:30 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Gerald & Ruth St. James by Family
		V Kathy Achatz by
				Rose Marie Thomkowiak & Rose Scheuer
		V Timothy Regan by Marty & Jim Bisnaw
		V Mike Gillman by Grace Halpin & Family
 10:00 a.m.  	       St. Catherine
		V Ted Pilawski by Jan Long
10:30 a.m. 	              St. Mark
		V Thomas Soto by Family
 11:30 a.m.    	     St. Catherine		V Valerie Brettin by Donald Horn Family
		V Stella Urso by Tony & Jan Willemsen
7:00 p.m. 	  St. Catherine
		V  James Dzialak by Bill & Carol Sadecki

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
Saturday:	4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 	  	 10:30a.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!  As we near the end of the Easter season, I pray that you will continue to feel Christ’s presence throughout your daily activities.  I am blessed to have the opportunity to see Him each day in the children who are entrusted to my care at Holy Cross Catholic School.  There is nothing more moving than when a young child attributes some aspect of his life to God.  From the flowers blossoming to the healing of a loved one, children are truly open to His presence. While we teach children, we are also taught by them!
	On Wednesday our school community came together for our annual school May Crowning.  This year we added an additional devotion to Our Blessed Mother by coming together in a “Living Rosary.”  This will be an annual tradition at Holy Cross, and we will invite all of our parents and parishioners to attend.  A number of teachers worked together to make this possible and I am grateful for their dedication to the faith education of our children.
	Last week, our eighth graders were able to visit the Holocaust Museum in Farmington Hills with their social studies teacher, Mrs. Marie Love.  This was a moving experience for our students as they were able to see this historical tribute and learn more about the past.  If you have a chance to visit the museum, which is located in Farmington Hills, I hope that you will be as moved as they were.
	As the end of this school year draws near, we are planning various important events.  Our eighth graders will officially become Holy Cross Alumni on June 5, 2009 at the 9:00 a.m. Mass.  All are welcome to attend and congratulate our students on this achievement.  Other upcoming events are our Kindergarten graduation on Monday, June 8th, field day on Wednesday, June 10th, and our end-of-the-year honors assembly on Thursday, June 11th.
	As you consider the future, I hope that you will make Holy Cross a part of it.  Your children are your gift from God, and we welcome the opportunity to become your partner in education.
	Did you get your SCRIP this week?
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 17, 2009
St. Mark

160 Families
47 Envelopes	$1,211.00
Loose	$101.00
Total	$1,312.00
Holy Cross

1024 Families
298 Envelopes	$7,111.00
Loose Cash	$758.00
Children	$6.50
Total	$7,875.50
St. Catherine

564 Families
258 Envelopes	$5,751.00
Loose Cash	$326.10
Children	$8.00
Total	    $6,085.10
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 24, 2009
The Ascension of the Lord

     Memorial Weekend is here and we take this opportunity to give thanks to those men and women who have given their lives in the name of freedom. We are a very blessed nation in which men and women volunteer and serve in the armed forces to protect us and our independence. That is why we take the moment to celebrate the lives of those who died in the line of duty or those who served and came back home to their loved ones. A few weeks ago, I managed to take a few days off and travel to New York. Outside my hotel was a statue of an Army Chaplain named Fr. Duffy. Fr. Duffy served in World War I as a chaplain and ministered to those in the Fighting 69th. His leadership and Christ-like presence inspired many men to live and serve selflessly and they honored this humble chaplain and priest with a statue in the heart of Times Square.
	Fr. Duffy is one example of a person who served a selfless life but we have many around us who have done similar acts. Sr. Geraldine Arnold is celebrating 60 years as a Sister of St. Joseph. Listening to some of her stories is quite remarkable because she has done so many different things for the Church: from accounting to classroom teacher, from tutor to spiritual guide, she has done many things for our Church and for the communities in which she lived. We are very blessed to have someone like Sr. Geraldine reminding us to do God’s work with love and humility.
	As Sr. Geraldine continues her ministry, we look forward to one who is about to begin his ministry in the priesthood. Deacon Charles White is preparing for his ordination to the priesthood in a matter of days. Our former intern is making his final preparations for the Sacrament of Sacred Orders. I was very blessed to have been in the seminary with Deacon Charles for a few years and I have gotten to know him even more since my ordination to the priesthood. He is a humble and loving man of God who is going to have a tremendous impact at his first assignment. I am eager for his ordination and I hope that many will take the time to either attend in person or watch the ordination on television. We were fortunate to have Deacon Charles for a short period of time but the Church is blessed to have him for life.
	So as we pray for the men and women who have served our country selflessly we cannot forget those who serve our Church faithfully. Let us give thanks for all and pray for more people to answer God’s call in serving God and country!
	All My Prayers,
Fr. Jim
Sharing the Gospel

	It was time for Jesus to go back up to heaven. Before he left, Jesus asked his friends to tell the whole world the good news. God wanted all people to be saved from their sins through Jesus. If people believed in Jesus, God would forgive them, and they could do great things to help others. If people refused to believe in Jesus, God would not forgive them, and they would not be saved. God was with Jesus' friends as they shared the good news. It is your turn now. God wants you to tell the world the good news about Jesus. God will be with you, too.
Prayer
God, help me as I tell people about Jesus.              Amen

Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself telling a friend about Jesus.

Mission for the Week
List the names of your family and friends on a piece of paper. Has anyone refused to believe in Jesus? Put a star by their names. Pray for them, and ask God to help you share the good news with them.

©2008 - LPiResourceCenter.com

Come, Holy Spirit, fill our hearts!
	The readings today are about us and community, specifically about two unifying elements within community:  love and leadership. What kind of unity exists between Jesus and the Father?  What kind of unity exists between Jesus and the disciples?  What kind of unity exists between us?
	Jesus prays for all who believe in Him and His ultimate purpose in His requests, it seems, is that they may be one as we are one (v.11).  This oneness is not merely a unity of thought among those who receive the teaching of Jesus.  It is a matter of a shared life of faith that is characterized chiefly by love. It is linked with the mutual indwelling of the Father and the Son in the Spirit.  The actual working out of this unity is a process that will take some time.  It is a spiritual oneness that overflows to a recognizable unity that is present throughout the life of the community as we make “every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” (Eph.4:3).  Jesus prays that we believe in God’s fidelity toward us, and embody this love becoming ourselves living proof of God’s mercy, love and truth.  This comes from God.  It is a gift, a sign of the Holy Spirit. It isn’t something any of us can manufacture or create. Throughout the history of the Church, there continually arises a lack of unity among communities, within families, between persons.  Jesus’ prayer shows that there can be no unity, no oneness apart from Him.  Jesus is the center of our reason for being.  No matter what we do, the person of the risen Jesus remains faithful and constant.  A sign of authentic community is the degree of trust, honesty & mutual care and support that seems to exist as we nurture what God has begun.
	The beautiful Peace Prayer attributed to St. Francis, says it well:  “Let me not so much seek to be consoled as to console, or to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.”
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
	Last Saturday’s Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was a fun evening with over 160 parishioners enjoying each other’s company and a delicious meal.  It’s a nice way for Fr. Lopez, our pastor, to say ‘thanks’ to so many of you who give of yourselves in generous service day by day. Thanks to Pam LaBelle, the main parish secretary & Judy Beauvais, parish bookkeeper, who coordinated the evening with the assistance of their energetic helpers.
Pentecost Sunday – RCIA
	Next Sunday at the 10:00 a.m. Mass, those who were recently baptized and received the Easter Sacraments for the first time will gather again as a group to bring to completion the RCIA process which helped unite them and lead them to the faith.  On this day, they will carry the white robes of Easter to the altar, put them aside in a prayerful ritual and be “sent” to continue to witness to the resurrection of Jesus,  be true to God’s word, and live the powerful experience of the Holy Spirit in bringing new vitality to the Church.

Have a good Memorial Day Week-end.
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
pastoralassociate@ourladyontheriver.net
Thoughts from your Pastoral Associate



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 26, 2009

Please enter my name for the nomination and selection process

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I wish to nominate (Print)
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

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
in Festival Tent
	Catholic Services Appeal 2009
"One Sows, Another Reaps"

CSA REPORT NUMBER

Parish Target for 2009	$110,000
Amount Pledged for 2009	$  31,255
	% of Target	              28.4%
Average Amount of Gift	$  122.71

Number of Potential Donors	1756
Number of Gifts	      174
% of Participation	    9.9%

	As we continue with our 2009 Catholic Services Appeal campaign, we are progressing toward our goal, but we still are missing a lot of folks!  Won't you please join your fellow parishioners and help make this the best CSA year ever?
	We are asking every family to 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.  Of course, you can always make your contribution in one lump sum if you wish!  Please try to return your Pledge Card with your contribution by June 7.  May God bless you for your generosity
Died in Christ

Please remember in your prayers:

	V Thadeus Pilawski
	V Msgr. Herman Kucyk

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
and Bible Study Group

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

	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 the 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

K of C News
Algonac Council 7227

4th Degree
May 28th at
 Immaculate Conception
@ 7:30 p.m.
Daughters of Isabelle Mystery Trip
June 15, 2009

$40 per person
Bus leaves K of C Hall on King Road at 8:30 a.m.
Bus returns at 5:30 p.m.
Reservations call:
Sylvia Dietlin  810-329-2671
Ruth Ann LaParl 810-420-0363
Ann Pelc 810-765-7072
All payments must be received by June 1st

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. Our closing ceremony will be led by Fr. Nick Zukowski. 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.

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 take place the week of July 27th - 31st. Please contact Stacy at 810-765-0784 or Cathy at 810-794-4367.

Readings for the week of May 24, 2009
Sunday:	Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/ Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 	4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20
Monday:	Acts 19:1-8/ Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday:	Acts 20:17-27/Jn 17:1-11a
Wednesday:	Acts 20:28-38/Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday:	Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Jn 17:20-26
Friday:	Acts 25:13b-21/Jn 21:15-19
Saturday:	Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Jn 21:20-25
Next Sunday:	Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 		5:16-25/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27;16:12-15

©Liturgical Publications Inc.
Attention Graduates

      All 2009 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 MAY 31
	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.

Altar Duty

		June 5 & 12		June 19 & 26
		Phyllis Basilico		Joyce McClarren
					Lois Osterland
Christian Service/Ladies Auxiliary

	Our next “Sewing Bee” will be Sunday, June 7th at the St. Catherine Activity Center from 1:00 - 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 info, 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.

Visit us in the Holy Cross Activity Center
Saturday  9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 6 p.m.
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!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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26
27
28
29
30
31
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
HC 10:30a -12:00p Merchant Mariner Service
Sunday Masses
HC 7:30 a; 9:30a;
11:30 a
StC 8:00 a; 10:00 a;
7:00 p
StM 10:30 a
StC 8:15a St. Vincent de Paul
StM 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StC 4:00p Mass
HC  9:00a Mass HC Cemetery
HC 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
StM 4:30 p Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
Marysville 10a Bingo
HC 1:30p  CMC Underclassmen Honors
HC AC 6p Scripture Class Fine Arts Bldg

HC 5:30p Mass
StC 12:45p Baptism
StC 10:00a MOMS
StC 6:45p  One in the Spirit Prayer Grp
KC MC 7p Bingo
StC 7:30p -9:00p Adult Choir Practice


HC 5:00p Fifth Sunday at Five
HC AC Marine City Maritime Days 2009
HC 7:00p -Choir Rehearsal
StC 7:00p Ensemble Practice
KC 7:30p K of C 4th Degree


StC 6:00p Exposition and Adoration


HC 7:00p -Handbell Choir Rehearsal



OffSite 9:00a -12:00p Pancake Breakfast Marine City K of C
Online calendars are on the parish and location websites.
Eucharistic Ministers --  Can You Help??

	A Eucharistic Minister is needed as a sub for Amy Greenia to go with Valeria Thomas to Medilodge on the second Saturdays of the month.
	If interested and available, please call Valeria Thomas at 810-765-3950.  Please leave a message if Valeria is not home when you call.
Thank you sincerely,
Valeria Thomas
Marine City Maritime Days 2009
May 22-25 2009 Downtown Marine City
Schedule of Events
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

What is the R.C.I.A.?

	The Rite of Christian Initiation for adults, (R.C.I.A.), is an instruction and conversion process for welcoming newcomers or returning baptized Catholics who want to learn about the Catholic faith to full communion in the Roman Catholic Church.
Who should attend?
	Those not yet baptized, and those seeking information about becoming Catholic.  Those baptized in another Christian denomination who desire full communion and membership in the Catholic Church.  Adult Catholics who have not received First Eucharist or Confirmation and wish to update their faith knowledge and personal spiritual growth.
Do I have to commit to the entire 2009-2010 year?
	Not yet!  The inquiry/pre-catechumenate series phase is designed to provide basic information and experience with prayer and Catholic practice, so that one can make a decision to continue or decide that this is not the right time in their life.  No one is ever pressured to proceed through the process, as that decision is between each person and God.
How do I become a participant?
	If you would like more information or be included in the Fall Inquiry Sessions, please call the parish office, or mention your desire to Fr. Jim, Fr. Matt or Sr. Mary Ann.  It would also help to fill out the form below and return it in the offering basket or to the parish office.
Come, we hope to see YOU.

	YES, I AM INTERESTED IN RCIA

		Name:    _________________________

		Address:_________________________

		Phone:   _________________________
Speaking of Graduates and Alumni
Alumnus, Jeanne Lovett Graduates Medical School

	Dr. Jeanne M. Lovett, M.D. and I want to celebrate her accomplishments with you.  A reception/party is planned for Sunday, June 7th at the East China Park.  After the party, Jeanne will leave for Chicago to begin her three year residency in Pediatric Medicine at Advocate Lutheran.  This is an opportunity to get together and see everyone.  Come early and stay late.  Food will be served form 1 - 4 p.m. If you would like, bring a dessert or snack to share and a chair to sit on.  We have reserved Pavilion #2 nearest the playscape.
	Representatives from the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be on hand to accept donations of non-perishable food items for their pantry in Jeanne’s honor to assist children and families in need.  No other gifts requested.
Dianne Lovett

Vocation Family Prayer Comments

     Each Sunday, at the 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mass, anyone is Invited to take home the parish crucifix and prayer manual to pray at home for vocations.  Each week, those who have had this privilege, are invited to write comments on their experience.  Today, the May family shares their insights.
	Although we volunteered for this activity, we weren’t as prayerful as we should have been.  As a family, we put our “busy lives” ahead of our spiritual lives.  We allowed our everyday obligations to consume our focus.
	Thankfully, those who choose religious vocations do not give into this luxury of convenience.  They are willfully obligated to God and the Church at all times.  Our family is fortunate to have such dedicated religious – priests, sisters, deacons – to guide us.
	We will work harder to support them by praying for their spiritual, physical and psychological well being on a daily, not weekly basis.  We will also pray that others continue to respond to the call to religious vocations.
The May Family – Jeff, Amy, Zach, Alex and Nicholas

Day/Time
Lectors
Altar Servers
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Joann Sharrow
Aaron Milenbaugh
Alan Milenbaugh
5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Paul Ivan
Danielle Grusser
CJ Jagielo
Rachelle LaFontaine
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Wynne Achatz
Mitchell Hurttgam
Brenden Hurttgam
Natalie Sykes
8:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Judy Wallis
Abagail Nutter
Jacob Nutter
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Charlotte Foley
Gabby Alarie
Maggie Bachler
Veronica Delaharpe
10:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Diana Dill
Skye Jarskey
Alex May
10:30 a.m.
St. Mark

Midgie Fannon

11:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Richard Bober
Ginny Fielhauer
Grace Fielhauer
Natalie Tipton
7:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Celebrant
Celebrant
4:30 p.m.
St. Mark
Pat Travis

To Be Ordained to the
Order of Presbyter

Raymond Arwady
Philip Ching
David Cybulski
Charles White
Michael Wilkes
Noel Jean Fogang Neguim

With Praise and Thanksgiving to
God our loving Father,
 the Archdiocese of Detroit
 joyfully announces and invites
 you to attend
the Ordination to the Order of Presbyter
of the chosen
to serve the Church of Detroit
through the laying on of hands and
the invocation of the Holy Spirit by
 his Excellency
Most Rev. Allen H. Vigneron
Archbishop of Detroit

 Saturday, May 30, 2009
10:00 a.m.
Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
9844 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan

A Mass of Thanksgiving for
Fr. Charles White
will be celebrated on Saturday, June 20th at 4:00 p.m. at St. Catherine
and Sunday, June 21st
at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Cross
a reception will follow each Mass

Got Harmony ? ?

Saturday, June 20th
The Second Annual Harmony Day Camp
Cardinal Mooney High School
in Holy Cross Activity Center
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Boys & Girls ages 11 - 25 are welcome
Cost $20
(includes lunch, dinner, t-shirt and a day of harmony)
To register go to www.sweetadelinesregion2.org
or call Mary Patrick 810-434-4295
Anne Kotchman 586-876-0161

Smoke Free Bingo

Tuesdays 10 a.m. 	Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.
Marysville K of C Hall	Marine City K of C
Range & Ravenswood Roads	King Road

	Last week’s winner of the Tuesday morning $3,231.50 Progressive Jackpot was Julia Ann Maes.  Congratulations Julia!!
	Additional Floor Walkers are needed at both bingos.  Please contact Bob Thompson at 810-765-8751 to help Tuesday and the parish office 810-765-3568, if you can help Wednesday.  You don’t need to commit every week.
The Mass is open to all those that would care to attend, however, it does get very crowded, so you may want to arrive early.

St. Mark Men’s Club
50/50 Winner

Francis D’Angelo
$174.00

Congratuations!!!
Fr. James Lopez
Fifth Anniversary
of Ordination
May 22, 2009
“No one has greater love than this
to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

May 24, 2009
The Ascension of the Lord
Online Edition | www.OurLadyontheRiver.net