Our Lady On The River Parish 	Holy Cross, Marine City; St. Catherine, Algonac; St. Mark, Harsens Island
Sponsor of the Week	Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac
Pentecost Sunday		May 31, 2009



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,

Tommy Skladerna, Evelyn Smith, 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, Denise Gawronsky, 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, Dee Dee Stockwell, Barbara Susan, Jenny Street, Jessica Thomas, Michael

Tomlanovich, Alice Trader, Ashleigh Tranchemontagne, Jane Waldock

St. Catherine: Jessica Achatz, Hank Babisz, Angela Bills, Fr. Leo Broderick, Dean Bryeans, 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, June 1	7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m.	Holy Cross
Tuesday, June 2
	7:30 a.m.St. Catherine
		V Joseph & Mary Check by Family
			(Wedding Anniversary Remembrance)
	9:00 a.m. St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. Holy Cross
Wednesday, June 3
		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, June 4
	7:30 a.m.	     St. Catherine
		V Laura Ankoviak by Family
	9:00 a.m.	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m.Holy Cross
		V Michael Gillman by LeRoy & Anne Zweng
Friday, June 5
	7:30 a.m.	St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. Holy Cross
		V Helen Schulz by Mary Henry & Pat Holcomb
		V Deceased Family Members of
				2009Holy Cross Graduates
Saturday, June 6
	4:00 p.m.  	     St. Catherine
		V Harry & Ida Puwal and the Frank Puwal Family
		V Clement Pontseele by Bob & Jacqueline Pontseele
	4:30 p.m.	 St. Mark
	5:30 p.m. 				        Holy Cross
		V Ottilie Zimmerman by Duane & Julie Osterland
		V Thelma Arlow by Jacquelyn Sharrow
		V Arthur Meldrum b y Wife & Children
			(17th Anniversary Remembrance)
		V Mark W. Streitz by Bill & Louise Streitz
			(9th Anniversary Remembrance)
Sunday, June 7
	7:30 a.m.	Holy Cross
		V Agnes Horn by Don Horn
		V Joseph E. Jaminet by Bette Rowe
	8:00 a.m. 	    St. Catherine
		V Raymond Cooks by Family and Friends
	9:30 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Anne Guillery by Grace Halpin
		V Julia Lipki by Ted Bieszczad
		V Stanley Walendowski by Friend
 10:00 a.m.  	       St. Catherine
		V Michael Lubinski by Diane Babij
		V James O’Driscoll by Ben Beckett
		V Marg Genaw by Fernandez Family
			(Birthday Remembrance)
		V John, Clare & Linda Herman by Philip Herman
10:30 a.m. 	              St. Mark
		V Irene Werth by Lynn Parfen
		V Bernice Kaszubski by Diana Dulock
 11:30 a.m.    	     St. Catherine		V  Iva Guyor by Lois & melvin Osterland
		V  Anthony Pizzo, Sr. by Michael & Christine Page
7:00 p.m. 	  St. Catherine

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  parish@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!  Today we celebrate Pentecost Sunday.  The Holy Spirit came to the apostles and gave them the power to speak in

various languages or tongues.  Through this gift, they were able to go out and spread the Good News to more and more people

throughout the world.
	The Holy Spirit touches each of us as well, not only through our baptism and confirmation, but when we share in the

Eucharist.  The Holy Spirit is not limited to the times that we are gathered together.  I believe that we feel His presence with us

whenever we look for Him.  We thank the Spirit in times of success and we look for Him in times of need.  Sometimes we hear His

call, and other times, we try to avoid it.  What is the Spirit saying to you?
	This week our eighth graders are celebrating the accomplishment of a job well done.  On Monday and Tuesday, they will

be traveling to Cedar Point and the Kalahari Resort on their eighth grade trip.  Please keep them in your prayers.  On Friday, they

will graduate from Holy Cross Catholic School after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.  “Graduation” is something that people have asked me

about.  The question posed is “Why do we have an eighth grade graduation when they still have to go on to high school?”  My

answer is simple.  These students are graduating from Holy Cross.  This is the last time that they will all be together.  As a school

we are proud of their accomplishments, and we are celebrating their success.  Please pray for our graduates as they go their

separate ways, that the academic and spiritual foundation that they have built here will support them throughout their lives.
	Our preschoolers have also graduated, and we are looking forward to seeing them back in kindergarten next year.  Do

you have a preschooler or kindergartner?  Don’t forget to register them as little Crusaders for the 2009-2010 school year.
	This week, I had the opportunity to have a “stand-in.”  Owen Rogus, one of our seventh graders, was our “Principal of the

Day.”  He greeted the students in the morning, visited the classrooms, and did many other “principal duties.”  (I don’t want to take

the mystery out of the office.)  I also asked him to contribute to my bulletin article.  His thoughts are listed below.

Mrs. Amanda Lund, Principal

	I like to go to Holy Cross because it is fun.  I have learned a lot about Religion and all of my school subjects.  All of the

teachers are nice and friendly. The other students help you when you need it.   Holy Cross is a really good school and I am proud

to be a student here.

Owen Rogus, Principal of the Day

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 24, 2009
St. Mark

160 Families

No Report Available
Holy Cross

1024 Families

No Report Available
St. Catherine

564 Families

No Report Available

FR. MATT’S MATTERS
Pentecost Sunday, Happy Birthday to the Church! If you’re wondering what this greeting means, seek the answer and you will find

it. This year our birthday means “the Church” is about 1976 years old! We celebrate the Church’s first ‘coming to be’, not here or

there or this building or that, but the original experience of Christ giving of His promised Spirit to the first Christians, those people,

actually those first catholic Christians, since catholic means universal. Thus, Catholic Church is universal Church, which is

Christ’s intention that the Church reach out to the ends of the earth to all people. The ‘birth’ happened in one part of the world but

was experienced as something for all, everywhere. Which is why being a Christian today, especially a Catholic, is not to be a

person confined to one nationalistic tendency, but to truly care about all people all over the earth with real Christian charity, not

merely idle talk or an ‘oh yah, them too’ once in a while.
MARITIME DAYS, 2009, many volunteers, many enjoying the weekend.  The weather was great for this time of year, and for this

blessing we give thanks. That is, thanks too for the many people who participated in this community event. Many of our

parishioners from Our Lady on the River helped and had fun. That is just what we need in these times, as a country and a local

community and as a merged parish with three church sites. We thank our parishioners, those who came in from farther away, and

the parish staff personnel who gave extra of their time and effort. A special thanks goes to the organizers of the different aspects of

the weekend and to our chairman, Don Smith.
Congratulations to our graduates as we honor them this weekend at the 4:00pm and 9:30am Masses.
Would you like to know? (part 4). Much is debated today about ‘torture’. Here’s what the Catechism of the Catholic Church states:

2297, Kidnapping and hostage taking bring on a reign of terror; by means of threats they subject their victims to intolerable

pressures. They are morally wrong. Terrorism which threatens, wounds, and kills indiscriminately is gravely against justice and

charity. Torture which uses physical or moral violence to extract confessions, punish the guilty, frighten opponents, or satisfy

hatred is contrary to respect for the person and for human dignity. 2298, In times past, cruel practices were commonly used by

legitimate governments to maintain law and order, often without protest from Pastors of the Church, who themselves adopted in

their own tribunals the prescriptions of Roman law concerning torture. Regrettable as these facts are, the Church always taught

the duty of clemency and mercy. She (the Church) always forbade clerics to shed blood. In recent times it has become evident

that these cruel practices were neither necessary for public order, nor in conformity with the legitimate rights of the human person.

On the contrary, these practices led to practices even more degrading. It is necessary to work for their abolition. We must pray for

the victims and their tormentors.
In the peace, charity and wisdom of Christ,
Fr. Matt Ellis.

The Spirit of God bears witness to the risen Christ: Come, Holy Spirit, fill our hearts, and kindle
in us the fire of your love!
	Today we celebrate the solemnity of Pentecost as we commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit. The event of

Pentecost is a real stunner!  Jesus’ disciples, who had been so fearful and hesitant since Jesus’ Ascension – are suddenly

transformed into fearless leaders for whom nothing seems impossible.  Our faith tells us that the Holy Spirit of God is everywhere

at all times.  When you and I open our hearts and accept, receive, and take in the gift of the Spirit of God, it makes all the

difference.  We celebrate Pentecost because we need to do what the first disciples did – accept and receive within us the Holy

Spirit who has been present to us from the moment of our birth and given to us in Baptism.
	That mighty wind and tongues of fire we hear about in the reading from Acts were outward signs of the change the Holy

Spirit brought about.  Those first disciples were the same men and women as before that moment, but they suddenly had the

courage of their convictions.  They were able to draw strength from their memories of Jesus.
	The Holy Spirit does not transform our personalities, or fill us with new information.  The Holy Spirit enables us to be

ourselves, and to reflect on what we have experienced from our risen Savior.  The Holy Spirit enables us to be courageous and

confident, and lifts our self-esteem. It is the gift of the Holy Spirit who is the bond that molded a new and emerging community in

those early days, and is just so today with us in our emerging community of faith.  Our Church, our Parish, is a community in

which each person has different, unique gifts, all of which are important .  Each of us has a gift to give and love to share.  Let us be

energized in God’s Holy Spirit this day, centered on the risen Jesus, and allow the Holy Spirit to breathe afresh upon us, and bring

delight to our hearts.  Jesus promised that the heavenly Father would give the Holy Spirit to those who asked.  Ask then and

receive.  The most important thing about the creative power of the Holy Spirit is not to understand or explain the implications, but

to experience the Spirit in our lives.
	St. Thomas Aquinas has written: “All truth, by whomever it is spoken, comes from the Holy Spirit.”  We have been

entrusted with a wonderful treasure, may we guard it and celebrate it with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells within and works in

us.  God’s love and strength is poured out abundantly upon us.  May we find great peace in that fact and enjoy Pentecost in grand

style as we witness by our words and actions that Jesus is Lord!
Congratulations 2009 Graduates
	Best wishes to all graduates!  May God bless you and guide you as you make important decisions for your future.  We

are proud of our graduates and wish them the best.  Come often to your parish spiritual “home” and know the welcome mat is

always out.
	May God send forth His Spirit and renew us and the whole earth!
Have a great week.
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
pastoralassociate@ourladyontheriver.net


Died in Christ

Please remember in your prayers:

	V Catherine Briody

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
Let the Perpetual Light shine upon her.
May she 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

	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.

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.

FIFTH FRIDAY VESPERS & CONCERT SERIES
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.

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.

Online calendars are on the parish and location websites.

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.

	“This is an experience every parent should embrace and cherish.  I’ve prayed for each of our children since they were

born to be raised up to serve others through the Church or any other way the Lord would choose to use them as instruments of His

peace and mission.
	This prayer exercise confirms that our children are really not just “ours” at all, but rather, they are His and it is our

chance to set before them straight paths of love, justice and uncompromising service to one another.”

Liturgical Schedule
Day/Time
Lectors
Altar Servers
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Tony Antkowiak
Christopher Demorest
Sal Ponessa
5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Bob Zweng
Stone Moody
Kody Obrzut
Abby Obrzut
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Bill Zweng
Caroline Glowski
Anne Marie Heitz
Veronica Hietz
8:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Gary Kupper
Danielle Banky
Nicholas Todino
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Theresa Whitenight
Caleb Herbert
Jonathon Moreton
Rachael Moreton
10:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Dan Zamborowski
Maria Winquest
Rachael Winquest
10:30 a.m.
St. Mark

Norbert Gorski

11:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Mary Patrick
Holly Redlawski
Luke Redlawski
Jacob Redlawski
7:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Celebrant
Celebrant
4:30 p.m.
St. Mark
Pat Travis

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

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.
Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke

During hot, humid weather, the body’s internal temperature can rise and can result in heat exhaustion and heatstroke. If not

quickly treated, heat exhaustion can progress to heatstroke, which requires immediate emergency medical care and can be fatal.

Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion:
Severe thirst
Muscle weakness
Nausea, sometimes vomiting
Fast, shallow breathing
Irritability
Headache
Increased sweating
Cool, clammy skin
Elevation of body temperature to 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.6 degrees Celsius)

Signs and Symptoms of Heatstroke:
Severe, throbbing headache
Weakness, dizziness, or confusion
Difficulty breathing
Decreased responsiveness or loss of consciousness
Little or no sweating
Flushed, hot, dry skin
Elevation or body temperature to 105 degrees Fahrenheit ( 40.6 degrees Celsius) or higher

What to do:
If the child has a temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit or more, or shows signs or symptoms of heatstroke, seek emergency

medical care immediately. In cases of heat exhaustion and while awaiting help for a child with possible heatstroke:
1.	Bring the child indoors or into the shade immediately.
2.	Undress the child.
3.	Have the child lie-down; elevate feet slightly.
4. 	If the child is alert, place in cool (not cold) bath water, or sponge bathe the child repeatedly. If outside, spray the child

with a garden hose.
5.	If the child is alert, give frequent sips of cool, clear
	fluids (clear juices or sports drinks are best).
6.	If the child is vomiting, turn his or her body to the side to prevent choking.
7.	Monitor the child’s temperature.

Recommendations by the American Academy of Family Physicians

Sharing the Gospel
One day one of your best friends may move away, and you won't see him every day. You can still stay close to your friend by

talking on the phone, writing letters, or sending e-mail messages. Jesus knew he would be leaving. He would not see his friends

every day. Jesus promised to send his Spirit to them. When they were confused, the Spirit would show them the truth. When they

missed him, Jesus would send them messages by the Holy Spirit. Through the Spirit, Jesus could always stay close to his

friends.

Prayer
God, thank you for sending your Spirit so I can stay close to Jesus, too.	   Amen

Something to Draw
Draw a picture of God's Spirit whispering in your ear.

Mission for the Week
Before you sit down to read a Bible story, ask God to send his Spirit to help you. When you listen carefully to God's word, the

Spirit can send you a special message from Jesus!

- LPiResourceCenter.com
Catholic Services Appeal 2009
"One Sows, Another Reaps"

CSA REPORT NUMBER 3

Parish Target for 2009		$110,000
Amount Pledged for 2009 	$  44,535
	% of Target	                 40.5 %
	Average Amount of Gift	$ 130.98

Number of Potential Donors	     1756
Number of Gifts			       340
	% of Participation	     19.4 %

	Our 2009 Catholic Services Appeal campaign continues and we are showing significant progress.  However we are still a

LONG WAY from our target.  If everyone would participate as Father Jim has asked, we will have a successful campaign with no

extra expense to the parish.  Big goals are easy if everyone does their little bit.
	Father Jim has asked each parish 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!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
HC 3:00p Reconciliation
Sunday Masses
HC 7:30 a; 9:30a;
11:30 a
StC 8:00 a; 10:00 a;
7:00 p
StM10:30a
StC 8:15a St. Vincent de Paul
StC 8:15a Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
HC 9:00a Mass—CMC final Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StC 4:00p Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
StM 4:30p Mass
StC 10:00a MOMS
HC 9:00a Mass

HC AC 6p Scripture Class Fine Arts Bldg
OffSite First Friday Club
HC 5:30p Mass
Hospitality
HC 10:45a 4th & 5th Grade Rosary
StC 9:00a Christian Service
Commission
KC MC 7p Bingo
StC 7:30p  Adult Choir Practice


StC  1:00p Sewing Bee
StC 6:00p Vacation Bible School Teacher Meeting
Marysville 10a Bingo
StC 7:00p Ensemble Practice



StC 6:00p Exposition and Adoration
KC 7:00p -Euchre
StC 6:45p One in the Spirit Prayer Grp
StC 6:30p One in the Spirit Prayer Grp Healing Teams

HC 7:00p Handbell Choir Rehearsal

Vacation Bible School 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.

Healing Mass
with the
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

St. Mary Queen of Creation
New Baltimore
June 5th @ 7:30 p.m.
(first Friday)

15th Annual
Lou Magic / Jim Turner Golf Classic
Proceeds will help restore Marine City's Historic City Hall

Four

Person-Scramble
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Oak Ridge Golf Club
(26 mile road at I-94 Marine City Exit 248)

Check-in 8:00am

- Shotgun Start 9:00am
$125.00 Tax Deductible Donation / $40.00 Dinner Only

Checks payable to: Historical Society of

Marine City
Mail to: Jim Turner 361 N. Main Marine City, MI 48039

Package Includes:
18 Holes of Golf with Cart
Continental

Breakfast
Lunch and Refreshments on the Course,
3 Meat Buffet Dinner, Prizes and Special Events


Widowed Friends To Meet in Port Huron
Widowed men & women are invited to our 3rd gathering in the general Blue Water and surrounding areas to offer each other

spiritual, social and/or grief support. We will also plan social activities for the group. The meeting will be held on Sunday, June

14th at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish Center (1st floor), 1317 7th St. at Oak in Port Huron. Lunch afterwards is a good way to

meet new friends. Offered by Widowed Friends, a peer group in the Archdiocese of Detroit. For more information or to RSVP, call

Peg @ 586-727-2514 or Mary @ 810-364-3651.

1st Annual Bride to Bride Sale
July 18th from 10:00 a.m.—6:00p.m.
Algonac Knights of Columbus
Do you have some great wedding supplies that another bride would be interested in using? We have openings for sellers, anything

from dresses to centerpieces or services. Six foot tables are available to sellers at $15 each for the day. If you only have a few

items to sell we would be happy to sell them for you on a consignment basis (Items not sold would need to be picked up at the

end of the day). Fitting rooms will be available. Space is limited. Please contact Sue at 810-278-4395.

28th Annual Capuchin Souper
 Summer Celebration
“Motown Nights”
Comerica Park on Saturday,
June 13th beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Free parking and free admission

Live bands, karaoke, Motown impersonators, fireworks at 10:30 p.m. All proceeds from donations and raffle tickets ($1 each) go to

the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. For more information, call Kristen at 313-579-2100 ext. 153.
Assurance

When life is bright and sunny
or when the teardrops fall,
There’s one thing I am sure of
God’s with me through it all.

He did not put me on this earth
to walk life’s path alone;
He sent His Son to be my Guide,
The dearest friend I’ve known.

When my life draws to a close,
I will not go alone;
He who safely guides me here
will safely lead me home.

-Kay Hoffman
Salesian Inspirational Books
Baptisms

Father Matt Ellis baptized and welcomed into the Our Lady on the River Parish:

On Sunday, May 10, 2009

Sarah Anna Schuman, daughter of Michael & Dianna Schuman. Godparents are Nicole Edwards & Jason Edwards.

Jonathon Cody Turke, son of Michael & Denise Turke. Godparents are Donald Turke & Debra Turke.

Alaina Kate Meleski, daughter of Kip & Miranda Meleski. Godparents are Mike Stephenson & Hiedi Stephenson.

Aiden Joshua Dornoff, son of Thomas & Tracy Dornoff. Godparents are Bryan Lomerson & Patricia Doprnoff.

Pray that, as they grow, Christ will always
Be shining a presence in their lives
Why is Pentecost Also Called Whitsunday
In English-Speaking Countries?
Today we celebrate Pentecost, the New Testament Greek name for fifty days after Easter, to honor the presence, role and function

of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Christians. Pentecost is also the Jewish Feast of Weeks or Shavuot, exactly fifty days after

Passover, celebrating the giving of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai, while thanking God for the first fruits of the grain harvest.
	Pentecost is also known as Whitsunday in English-speaking countries. The origin of Whitsunday is uncertain but the

most common explanation has Whitsunday originating in Old English as the term for "White Sunday," a reference to the white

robes worn by those newly baptized at Pentecost. The early church traditionally baptized only on Easter and Pentecost, liturgical

celebrations with strong baptismal themes.
	A less common explanation is that Whitsunday originally meant "Wisdom Sunday," in honor of the outpouring of the

Spirit of Wisdom celebrated on this day. In baptism, the primary gift of wisdom, along with the other gifts of the Spirit descend

upon the newly initiated, as they did on the apostles on that first Pentecost.
	Whatever name Christians use for the feast of Pentecost, the essence of the feast centers on the role of the Spirit as the

source of unity, wisdom and guidance on our faith journey.
	Today would be an excellent opportunity to gather with fellow Christians to thank God for the gift of the Spirit and to pray

for wisdom in living out our Christian lives.

©2009 Liturgical Publications Inc,

Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held for one hour following Mass as follows:
every Sunday at 6:00 p.m. at St. Catherine
the first Tuesday (June 2nd) following the
7:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
and
the first Friday (June 5th) following the
9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross
Benediction and closing will follow after one hour of adoration. Support of this devotion is vital.

Daughters of Isabella 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

The early church traditionally baptized only on Easter and Pentecost.

Wedding Anniversary
June 2009

Larry & Diana Dill June 5th 38 years

Charles & Joann Demma June 18th 49 years

Aubrey & Linda Janiszewski June 25th 26 years

May God keep you and continue to
Bless you for many years to come.

A Family Perspective
by Bud Ozar

	Today, on Pentecost, we remember Christ gave us the Holy Spirit to assist us in raising our family and He expects us to

use this gift. Let’s turn off the distractions and tune into the Holy Spirit who “will guide us to the truth.” Let us “testify” to our

children that true happiness is found in service, forgiveness and love for one another.
	"When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth." Are you inclined to let the Holy Spirit lead you to

your true vocation in the Risen Lord…perhaps as a priest or consecrated religious? Call the Vocations Office, Father Tim Birney,

at 313–237–5875, or you may visit the website, www.vocationsdetroit.org.

Wedding Anniversaries
If you would like your Wedding Anniversary published in the bulletin, please submit your Anniversary info to your parish office at

least one month prior. Anniversaries will be published the last weekend of the month.

Family Name:   _______________________________

Husband: _______________ Wife: _______________

Date: ______________ Years Married: ____________

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.
And the Winners Are . . .

	for May’s Holy Cross School Calendar Raffle are:

	James Kirby from Algonac
	Lee Ann Newlin from Algonac
	Judy Beauvais from Marine City

Congratulations and
Thank You For Your Support!!

Our Lady on the River Hospitality

Holy Cross
Sunday, June 7th after the 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. Masses in the Activity Center.

St. Catherine
Saturday & Sunday, June 6th & 7th after 4:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses
in the vestibule.


Golf For Widowed Men & Women

	Widowed Friends, invites widowed men and women to meet for “drop-in” golf every FRIDAY starting June 5th  at 9:30

a.m.  Groups will be formed to tee of by 10:00 a.m. at Richmond Forest Golf Club, 33300 32 Mile Road near M-19 in Richmond.

This is a casual group. Pay as you play.  Lunch afterward is optional but is a good way to meet new friends in a safe setting. Call

Eileen 810- 326-3864 or Peg 586-727-2514.



Today we congratulate and honor our
2009 Graduates.

May God bless you as you continue on your life’s journey

Elizabeth Anderson
Mark Beauvais
Meagan Cherluck
Kristie Detamore
Sarah Furtah
Gregory Govier
Ashley Grant
Amanda Kerby
Joe Lewandoski
Marcus Lewis
Alexandria Linden
Jeanne Lovett
Benjamin Markel
Justin S. McKoan
James Nicaise
Teaona Prieskorn
Melissa Rock
Patrick Ruhlman
Stevon Sykes
Aimee Szabelski
Sarah Uppleger
Andrea Marie Winne
Chris Woelkers
Rebekah Woelkers
Joshua Zyrowski