Our Lady On The River Parish 	Holy Cross, Marine City; St. Catherine, Algonac; St. Mark, Harsens Island
The Most Holy Trinity 	June 7, 2009
Sponsor of the Week	The Village of East Harbor, A Senior Living Community


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,   Bob Soulliere, Patrick Tierney, Sheila Thompson, Tena Van Loon, Mike & Sandy Weaver, JoAnn White, Paulette Wieczorek, Keith & Dolores Wright
Holy Cross: Maggie Barnes, Andrea Bigelow, Judy Biland, Beth Collins, John Cullen, Denise Gawronsky, Laura Goltz, Jim Gramer, Sharon Hintz, Derek Jacobs, JoAnn
Kramer, James Kuykendall, 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,  Toni Samuels, Helen Schweihofer, Dee Dee
Stockwell, Barbara Susan, Jenny Street, Jessica Thomas, Michael Tomlanovich, Alice Trader, Ashleigh Tranchemontagne, Jane Waldock, LeRoy Zweng
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, Jerry Furton, Mary Gabler, Ruby Gerow, Jay Gibson, Leona Grech, 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, Jack Steele, Steven’s Family, John Vance, Catherine Ziegler

Mass Intentions
Monday, June 8		7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
		V Julia Lipko by Pat & Jan Long
	9:00 a.m.	Holy Cross
		V David Hull by Margie Smith & Family
Tuesday, June 9
	7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
		V Veronica Tobolski by Sister
			(9th Anniversary Remembrance)
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	        Holy Cross
		V Valerie Brettin by Tia Welser
Wednesday, June 10
	7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
		V Ed Kukorowski by Joe & Kristie Cortis
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	         Holy Cross
		V Andrew & Genevieve Markel by Family
			(Anniversary Remembrance)
Thursday, June 11
	7:30 a.m.	     St. Catherine
		V Jim Kuptz by Wife
			(Birthday Remembrance)
		V Jan Lupo by Janice Zakrzewski
			(1st Anniversary Remembrance)
		V Victor Plummer by Wife
			(60th Wedding Anniversary Remembrance)
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m.	         Holy Cross
		V Michael Gillman by LeRoy & Anne Zweng
Friday, June 12
	7:30 a.m.	     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m.   	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Lawrence Arnold by Wife, Norma Arnold
			(7th Anniversary Remembrance)
		V George Bates by Vergil & Marie McTevia
Saturday, June 13
	4:00 p.m.  	     St. Catherine
		V Ted Pilawski by Bob & Barbara Monte
		V Joan Prudhomme by Husband, Richard
			(10th Anniversary Remembrance)
	4:30 p.m.				           St. Mark
	5:30 p.m. 				        Holy Cross
		V Anthony & Florence Manfre by Family
		V Virginia Heath by Wilma Ruszkiewicz & Frank & Kerry
		V Theresa Lavely by Daughters
			(14th Anniversary Remembrance)
		V Neill Hintze by Family
Sunday, June 14
	7:30 a.m.	Holy Cross
		V Andrew & Genevieve Markel by Family
		V Michael Gillman by Earl & Carol Fortner
	8:00 a.m. 	    St. Catherine
		V Brother Gaul Neumann, Captain & Marie Neumann by Rosemarie Dinehart
		V Julia Lipko by Sisters
	9:30 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Virginia Heath by Joyce & Wally Street
		V Chuck Thomas by Mother & Family
			(36th Anniversary Remembrance)
		V Larry Carrier by Family
			(15th Anniversary Remembrance)
 10:00 a.m.  	       St. Catherine
		V Barbara Malik by One in the Spirit Prayer Group
		V Ted Pilawski by Daughters of Isabella,
				St. Agatha Circle #419
		V Anne Bell by Greg & Norma Smith
10:30 a.m. 	              St. Mark
		V Richard Sawkin by Family
 11:30 a.m.    	     Holy Cross		V Anthony Pizzo, Sr. by Donald Horn Family
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

	As we return to ordinary time in the liturgical year, our school year is anything but ordinary! We are now entering our last week of school for the 2008-2009 school

year! As we prepare for the upcoming summer vacation, I ask that you please keep our students and their families in your thoughts and prayers.
	This past Friday, twenty-four eighth graders joined the ranks of Holy Cross Alumni. As these students begin their high school careers, please join me in praying

that the academic and spiritual support system that they built at Holy Cross will be a firm foundation for their future.
	Tomorrow, our kindergarten class will graduate. We have been truly blessed to join our families as their partners in the Catholic education of our youngest

students.  The rest of our student body will participate in their annual honors assembly on Thursday morning, which is the culmination of our school year.
	Before we end our school year, we have some other fun events to share, particularly our annual Field Day!  Please pray for a beautiful day as we participate in our

various athletic feats on Wednesday, June 10 at the East China Township Park!
	While this year ends, we are busy planning for next year. We would like to welcome your children and grandchildren as our newest Crusaders. Please join us on

Tuesday, June 9th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria for our registration night. Stop in and sign up to join the Crusader family. If you have any questions, please call the

school office or stop in and visit our registration night.
	There are many ‘myths’ that I hear about each year and do my best to clarify. One is that you have to pay your entire year’s tuition up front for your child. Actually,

we offer a number of payment plans for your tuition, including monthly, quarterly, and personalized plans. We accept cash, checks, and credit card payments as well.  What

is stopping you from becoming a Crusader? We also offer scholarships for new families!  Please come in to learn more about these opportunities.
	Have you bought SCRIP lately? Do you have any questions regarding the program? Did you know that your SCRIP credits reduce your tuition?  Stop in to learn

more about this convenient program.

In His Service,
Mrs. Amanda Lund
Principal

Holy Cross Choir
Leads worship at Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass,
other liturgies as scheduled.
No Rehearsal until late August.

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 31, 2009
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
June 7, 2009
The Most Holy Trinity

Pastor's Page
     So many things are going as we begin this month of June. We are celebrating the Eighth Graders graduating from Holy Cross, but we cannot forget our young parish

members who are graduating from the respective schools in our area. As we pray for our youth as they begin a new chapter in their lives we ask that the Holy Spirit continue

to guide them in their travels and in their decision making. I applaud all of our graduates for their work and pray for them to receive bigger and better things in their life.
	Last week I was fortunate enough to attend the priestly ordination at the Cathedral. I was so proud of our former intern Fr. Charles White. He seemed very calm

and relaxed in the sacristy with his classmates. I even think he cracked a joke or two while we were lining up to process into the Cathedral. Fr. White will be celebrating

Masses of Thanksgiving the weekend of June 20th at 4:00 pm and the 21st at 9:30 am. Please mark that down in your calendars so you can welcome back a young man

who truly loved his stay at Our Lady on the River.
	As Fr. Charles celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Orders, I was celebrating my fifth anniversary of ordination. I was very grateful of the gift that was presented to me

by the students and faculty of Holy Cross School. It is a beautiful stole decorated with all kinds of children on it. It will be something I will be proud to wear at special

celebrations. To all of you, who remembered me on my anniversary, thank you! I am not one who likes too much fanfare when it comes to birthdays and anniversaries. I like

it quiet and simple.
	What hasn’t been too quiet lately is the work being done around the Marine City site. The stain glass windows are being repaired and updated with a new

protective covering as per the agreement of the capital campaign. The workers are giving a good effort but I questioned one of them as to why he would wear a Minnesota

Twins baseball cap in Detroit Tiger country! As that work is being started, the work for Cardinal Mooney High School is also on-going. It is amazing how fast they put that

frame up and how quickly the foundation was poured. I give thanks to Sr. Karen Lietz for spearheading that project and taking that responsibility off my shoulders. We are

truly blessed by having Sr. Karen in our community as leader and teacher of our youth.
	I would like to thank all those that put their name into the hat for a seat on the Parish Council. Congratulations to our four new members that will be joining the

Parish Council: Mary Patrick, Dr. Chuck Ongena, Barbara Persyn, and Catherine Nutter
	Before I close, I would like to recognize all the people who volunteered their time and energy at Maritime Days, especially Don Smith. I know Fr. Matt recognized

you in his article last week, but I wanted to give my thanks. A lot of hard work went into that event and I am grateful to each and every one of you for giving back to the parish

and the community as a whole.

	Prayers to all for a blessed week!
	Fr. Jim

Let us praise the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the Most Holy Trinity!

	Last Sunday we celebrated the feast of Pentecost, the manifestation of the Holy Spirit of truth who was promised by Jesus and who directs us toward real

knowledge of the Lord. Today, the Church celebrates a special feast for the Holy Trinity. Our traditional “act of faith”, which I recall learning in the third grade begins: “O my

God, I firmly believe that You are ONE God in three Divine Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” We say that our God is one God in three Persons. Fr. Cantalamessa

relates that “The life of the Trinity is a mystery of relation. The Trinity reveals the secret to good relationships. On this feast of the unity of God, we believe in unity of nature

not of number.” The Trinity is truly the source of our faith as well as the goal of our lives.  There is absolute individuality, equality and unity within the Trinity!
	In Economic Justice for All (1986), p. 64, the U.S. Bishops state:  “Christian theological reflection on the very reality of God as a Trinitarian unity of persons –

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – shows that being a person means being united to other persons in mutual love.”  The contemplation of the Trinity can have an important

impact on our human life. We know that happiness or unhappiness on earth depend much on the quality of our relationships. God is love and reveals to us the true meaning

of love. Unity of love, intentions and collaboration echo the love of God in our lives and in all of creation! Let’s pray and hope that for our parish, our communion in faith will

become a more perfect likeness of the most Holy Blessed Trinity.
	Special Thanks to many….who brought lovely red geraniums on Pentecost weekend, and to the hard-working “flower crew” who braved the rain and volunteered

their time and energy to plant them outdoors around the parish grounds to bring God’s creative beauty for all to enjoy. God love you! A special thank you goes to Judy &

Joseph Biland for their donation of the large beautiful planters of geraniums at the entrances of St. Catherine church.
	Eucharistic Ministers needed—If you are a Eucharistic Minister or would like to be, know that your service is needed to bring Holy Communion on Saturdays to our

parish residents at Medilodge in St. Clair. Please give the parish office a call if you would like to be a part of this ministry of service, and someone will contact you with

details. Thank you.
	New Brainquest Challenges….on Saints in Every Vocation……Who is considered the saint of the impossible? Clue: In Italy -Became an Augustinian Nun later in

life. Claim your Big Boy prize with the correct answer by Tuesday!
	May the grace of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, Our Father, and the joy and peace of the Holy Spirit be with us all!
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
pastoralassociate@ourladyontheriver.net
Thoughts from your Pastoral Associate



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 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.

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:   _________________________

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 week I have had the opportunity to reflect back on my time as a young person attending Catholic school. I now realize how fortunate I was to have had those

early experiences. Having been taught by those who had accepted the call of God, helped create the man I am today.  The guidance I received early on from the priests and

nuns provided a strong foundation by teaching the fundamentals for living a good Christian life. I understand that it is of great importance to continue to have people answer

God’s call. I believe it is a special blessing from God when someone has a vocation to religious life. We need those who are called to lead by example as they serve our faith

community.
	I have prayed this week for all who are now discerning a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. I ask God to enter their hearts and minds, providing answers and

granting them peace in their decision. I also continue to offer thanks and pray for all who have or are currently serving our Catholic community. Thank You.”
Stephen Snell

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.
Catholic Services Appeal 2009
"One Sows, Another Reaps"

CSA REPORT NUMBER 3

Parish Target for 2009		$110,000
Amount Pledged for 2009 	$  50,125
	% of Target	                 45.6 %
	Average Amount of Gift	   $134.74
Number of Potential Donors	     1756
Number of Gifts			       372
	% of Participation	     21.2 %

	As our 2009 Catholic Services Appeal campaign continues, we are making SLOW progress toward our goal. We need everyone to participate as Father Jim has

asked, if we are to have a successful campaign with no extra expense to the parish. Are you doing your part?
	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!
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
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Wedding Anniversary
May 2009

Norman & Marcella Markel
May 22nd & 63 years!

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

Readings for the Week of June 7, 2009

Sunday:	Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20
Monday:	2 Cor 1:1-7/Mt 5:1-12
Tuesday:	2 Cor 1:18-22/Mt 5:13-16
Wednesday:	2 Cor 3:4-11/Mt 5:17-19
Thursday:	Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/Mt 5:20-26
Friday:		2 Cor 4:7-15/Mt 5:27-32
Saturday:	2 Cor 5:14-21/Mt 5:33-37
Next Sunday:	Ex 24:3-8/Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

©Liturgical Publications Inc

Harbor Health Corner

Tips To Improve Your Memory

Here are some simple things that you can do to improve your memory.
1. Stay mentally active. Do a crossword puzzle, read the newspaper, volunteer at a local school, learn to play a musical instrument, or just listen to classical music.
2. Get organized. Jot down tasks and appointments in a special notebook. Keep a to-do list and check off accomplished tasks.
3. Eat a healthy diet. Focus on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, poultry and fish. Also not enough water can lead to confusion and memory loss.
4. Include physical activity in your daily routine. Physical activity increases the blood flow to your brain. Aim for 30 minutes of aerobic activity a day, or try for a few 10

minute walks.

If you are worried about memory loss, speak with your doctor, whop is likely to do a physical exam.
Harbor Health Home Care
810-765-7144

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 3:00p Reconciliation
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
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StC 4:00p Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
StM 4:30p Mass
StC 10:00a MOMS
Marysville 10a Bingo
HC 9:00a CSA  mailing
HC 9:00a CSA  mailing

HC 5:30p Mass
StC 6:00p Exposition and Adoration
HC 9:00a CSA Committee
StC 6:45pOne in the Spirit Prayer Grp
KC MC 7p Bingo
No  Scripture Class This Week


HC AC 10:30a Usher Mtg

Sharing the Gospel

	When you were baptized, the priest used the same words as Jesus in today's Gospel. He said, "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the

Holy Spirit." The water of baptism is God's bath of forgiveness. Baptism washes all your sins away. Baptism makes you a forgiven child of God so that you can enter

heaven's gate.

Prayer
Lord, when I hurt others, teach me to say, "I am sorry. Will you forgive me?"                                                Amen

Something to Draw
Draw a baby being baptized. Show holy water pouring over the baby's head.

Mission for the Week
When others hurt me, I will say, "I forgive you."

Holy Cross Catholic School

Now Welcoming Students in
 Grades PreK-Eight
for the 2009-2010 School Year

Join us for our Registration Night

Tuesday, June 9, 2009
6:30PM-8:00PM

Holy Cross Activity Center
?

Please call the school office at (810) 765-3591
for more information

Sharing a PreK – 12 Campus with Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School

www.holycrossonline.net
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A Proud Part of Our Lady on the River Parish

Liturgical Schedule
Day/Time
Lectors
Altar Servers
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Kim Busittil
Aaron Milenbaugh
Alan Milenbaugh
5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Paul Denean
Emily Bryear
DJ Burns
Brandon Downey
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Marilynn Dunn
Julia Blicharz
Danielle Grusser
Dion Vanbockel
8:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Retta Kosciolek
Alex May
Nicholas Todino
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Walter Street
Zachert Cadena
Veronica Delaharpe
CJ Jagielo
10:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Herb & Dorothy
Dennis
Jacob Nutter
Abagail Nutter
10:30 a.m.
St. Mark

Stephanie
Spencer

11:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Melanie Hietz
Brad Butros
Rachelle LaFontaine
Nattalle Tipton
7:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Celebrant
Celebrant
4:30 p.m.
St. Mark
Jenny Laethem

Words To Live By

	We should celebrate the day of our Baptism as we do our Birthday! How many of the baptized are fully aware of what they have received? We must rediscover this

gift which also means taking on a great responsibility.
-Pope John Paul II
Died in Christ

Please remember in your prayers:

	V Robert Beckman, Sr.
	V Leonard Babel
	V Helen Hawley

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
Let the Perpetual Light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.           Amen.

Maritime Days Follow-up
Meeting
The Maritime Days committee will meet for a wrap up meeting on Thursday, June 11th @ 6:00 p.m. in the Holy Cross Rectory Conference Room.

IMPORTANT MEETING!

	All current Altar Servers, whether at St. Catherine or at Holy Cross, are requested to attend an IMPORTANT meeting for all servers. The meeting will take place at

Holy Cross Church on Saturday, June 13th @ 10:00 a.m. We will be reviewing changes in how the Mass is to be served. Parents are also welcome to attend to help the

servers retain what is discussed. If you have any questions, please contact Don Smith, Director of Altar Servers at 810-765-5542.
	Crocodile Dock volunteers are still needed. There will be a second meeting on Monday, July 13th at St. Catherine Activity Center. Crocodile Dock will be the week

of July 27th-31st. For further information or questions, contact Stacy @ 810-765-0784 or Cathy @ 810-794-7367.
	We will be incorporating small groups this year called Bayou Crews which are led by adults or teenagers who love children and love the Lord. This allows

elementary children to be mixed with age groups who are through grade 5. There are many reasons in which developing the love for the Lord is so effective in this way. More

information will be in upcoming bulletins…


St. Mark

160 Families
 70 Envelopes:	     $2,052.00
Loose Cash:	        $312.00
Total:		     $2,364.00


Holy Cross

1024 Families
377 Envelopes	  $10,925.00
Loose Cash        	       $473.40
Children           		       $8.65
Total  		  $11,407.05

St. Catherine Church

564 Families
245 Envelopes:	 	    $7,844.00
Loose:		  	       $381.31
Children:		           $8.50
Total			    $8,233.81

K of C News
Algonac Council 7227

Membership Drive

	If you are interested in how the Knights of Columbus are such a large part of our community, Brother Knights will be available after all Masses this weekend at St.

Catherine. They are here to answer any questions or guide those interested in becoming members in the correct direction to create an understanding of the organization and

how it affects the Catholic community.

Book Sale

	The next Book Sale will be from June 16th—18th at the K of C Hall on Marsh rd. with extended hours being 12:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. All of our community is

encouraged to stop in.
Catholic Study Club
Wednesday, June 10th
7:30 p.m.
In the home of Bea Zyrowski
Widowed Friends
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Detroit

Widowed Friends invites widowed men and women to come and enjoy “drop-in” golf every Friday @ 9:30 a.m. Groups will be arranged to tee of  by 10:00 a.m. at the

Richmond Forest Golf Club, 33300 32 Mile Rd. near M-19 in Richmond. This is a casual group. Pay only when you come and lunch is optional. Contact Eileen @

810-326-3864 or Peg @ 586-727-2514 for further information.
	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.

Archbishop Invites Faithful to Prayer
in Economic Distress

	This week’s bankruptcy filing by General Motors adds to the disruption and uncertainty many in the Detroit area are feeling in regards to the economy and their

own futures. Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron has said he is keeping all of those impacted by the latest developments in his prayers. He also invites the faithful to join him in

imploring the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Perpetual Help, for her comfort in these times of economic distress.
	Each Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., devotionals to Mary, Mother of Perpetual Help are broadcast on Catholic Television Network of Detroit (CTND); Michigan Catholic

Radio (WCAR, 1090 AM); and via podcast on the Web site of the Archdiocese of Detroit at www.aodonline.org. Prayer responses and recordings of the devotionals also can

be found on the archdiocese Web site.

Holy Cross Handbell Concert

Sunday, June 7th @ 1:00 p.m.
Harrington Inn
1026 Military Street, Port Huron

Everyone is encouraged to attend this
Wonderful, free family event!

Congratulations!
Father Sig
and
Father Broderick

	Father Sig and Father Broderick recently celebrated their 53rd Anniversary in the Priesthood on June 2, 2009. May God continue to bless them in their ministry

among us.

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
Hosted by the Music Ministry
Saturday & Sunday, June 6th & 7th after 4:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses
in the vestibule.

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

7 Wonders of the World

	A group of students was asked to list what they thought were the present Seven Wonders of the World. Though there was some disagreement, the following got

the most votes:
1. Egypt’s great pyramids
2. Taj Mahal
3. Grand Canyon
4. Panama Canal
5. The Empire State Building
6. St. Peter’s Basilica
7. The Great Wall of China
	While counting up the votes, the teacher noted that one quiet student hadn’t turned in his paper yet, so she asked the child if he was having trouble with his list.

“Yes, a little,” he said. “I can’t quite make up my mind because there are so many.”
	The teacher said, “Well, tell us what you have and maybe we can help.”
	The boy hesitated, then read," I think the Seven Wonders of the World are:
1. to touch,
2. to taste,
3. to see,
4. to hear.”
	He hesitated a little , then added,
“5. to feel,
6. to laugh,
7. to love.”
	The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.