Our Lady On The River Parish 	Holy Cross, Marine City; St. Catherine, Algonac; St. Mark, Harsens Island

Sponsor of the Week	Knights of Columbus Banquet and Conference Center, Marine City
June 14, 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,   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 Gawronski, 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, June Smith, 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, Vern Wiley, Catherine Ziegler

Mass Intentions
Monday, June 15		7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
		?  Vern Wiley by Gwen Steele
	9:00 a.m.				       Holy Cross
		V Chuck Arnold by Wife
		V Helen Schulz by Family
Tuesday, June 16
	7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	        Holy Cross
		V Michael Gillman by Michael & Diana Malesky
		V Mary Louise Fernandez by Renaldo Fernandez
Wednesday, June 17
	7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	         Holy Cross
		V Helen J. Goch by Steve & Esther Pentescu
Thursday, June 18
	7:30 a.m.   Communion Service Only	    St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m.	         Holy Cross
		V Rosanne Lozowski-Arnold by Family & Friends
Friday, June 19
	7:30 a.m.	     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m.   	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Harold & Helen Bassett by Family
			(Wedding Anniversary Remembrance)
Saturday, June 20
	4:00 p.m.  Mass of Thanksgiving	     St. Catherine
		?  Father Charles White
		V Father Art Fauser by St. Catherine Ladies Guild
		V Ann Guillery by St. Catherine Ladies Guild
		V Ted Pilawski by St. Catherine Ladies Guild
	4:30 p.m.				           St. Mark
	5:30 p.m. 				        Holy Cross
		V Mary Anne Markel by Don & Betty Markel
		V Angeline Kloka by Family & Friends
		V Ted & Mary Biezczad by Family
		V Tom Paquette by Jim & Helen Arlow
		V Helen Hawley by Friends
Sunday, June 21
	7:30 a.m.	Holy Cross
		V Louise Spas by Margie Smith & Family
	8:00 a.m. 	    St. Catherine
	9:30 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Casimir Jaworowicz by Chuck Kwasnik
		V Stewart Burns by Family
		V Frank Stockwell by Family
		V Thomas Pietrykowski by Phillamea Jaworowicz
 10:00 a.m.  	       St. Catherine		?  Jerry Furton by Gary Furton and Gwen Steele
		V Jim Kuptz by Wife
		V Joseph Kerszykowski by Wife
10:30 a.m. 	              St. Mark
		V Elizabeth Masterson by Jane & John Grigg, Sr.

 11:30 a.m.    	     Holy Cross		V John Weisend by Cy & Kay Gilson
7:00 p.m. 	  St. Catherine
		V Robert Abraam by Wife
			(Wedding Anniversary Remembrance)

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
	Time flies!  It seems like yesterday I was welcoming everyone back to school. Now, we have sent everyone on their way to summer vacation! I hope that you will

find the time this summer for relaxation and rejuvenation of mind, body, and spirit.
	This week we have just finished was certainly a busy one! On Monday, our kindergartners graduated and will be joining us in the fall as our new first graders. On

Wednesday, we came together as a school to participate in our annual field day activities. Thank you to the many parents and teachers who helped make this event such a

success. On Thursday, the first through seventh graders were recognized for their many achievements during our annual honors assembly. I would like to thank our families

and extended families for attending this worthwhile event.
	Even though the students have gone, the work has not ended…it is only just beginning! Our maintenance crew will begin the very large task of deeply cleaning the

building.
	The school office is now operating on our 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. summer schedule for the remaining days in June. While we may be here earlier or later, you can

count on a friendly face during these times. Please feel free to stop in to find out more about our programs.  We have your registration paperwork waiting for you!
	In speaking of our great programs, the SCRIP program will be running throughout the summer. It is never too early to start planning for the future, and SCRIP is a

wonderful way to do so. Do you know someone who is a current student, or perhaps would like to be a student here at Holy Cross?  You can help them by taking part in the

SCRIP program! Just stop in at the SCRIP office located in the school, or at St. Catherine’s or Holy Cross’ office to get started today. Just choosing to use gas and grocery

SCRIP can mean great savings toward continuing the quality Catholic education we offer at Holy Cross!
	As we all deal with the changing economy, we have worked to make changes here at the school as well. Unfortunately, this meant having to eliminate a teaching

position. On behalf of our entire school family, I would like to thank Miss Michelle Robinson for her many years of service to the students and families of Holy Cross Catholic

School.  She will be deeply missed!
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, June 7, 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 14, 2009
The Most Holy Body and
Blood of Christ


FR. MATT’S MATTERS
Let’s make them perfectly clear…
Holy Cross Church Windows

	The window work going on this month is threefold: 1. removing the old, clouded, plastic type outdoor glass; 2. cleaning and doing any needed repairs to the original

stained glass; 3. installing new, protective, insulating, clear, tempered outdoor glass. The new glass is insured. The funds for the project come from the previously raised and

dedicated capital campaign account for the Holy Cross church building. Enjoy this beautiful landmark dedicated to our Lord!
	A few of you have asked me for a written version of my Trinity Sunday homily from last weekend. Not all the lines are serious ones, so I trust you’ll be able to

distinguish them! It is not meant to be a ‘proving’ of the Trinity, since it is a revelation by God of God, a matter of faith.
	The Bible doesn’t use the word ‘Trinity’, but it is a primary and basic Christian belief. Reading the four Gospels certainly shows that the One God is understood as

revealing Himself to be (and that there is) “Father/Son/Holy Spirit”. Have you noticed how often and how much “it” (life?) comes in threes? ‘Three-ness within one-ness’ just

pops up everywhere: small, medium, large; yes, no, maybe; GM, Ford, Chrysler (?); vertical, horizontal, diagonal; one atom consists of protons, neutrons, electrons; land,

sea, air; work, rest, play; lead, follow, get out of the way; past, present, future; hot, cold, lukewarm; me, myself, I; first name, middle name, last name; black, white, gray;

subject, verb, object; executive, legislative, judicial; Democrat, Republican, everyone else; gold, silver, bronze; idea, plan, execution; offender, offended, mediator; sin,

repentance, forgiveness; one + one + love = one; man, woman, child; father, mother, child; husband, wife, child; for the child is there a better/best sequence? -- marriage,

love, baby carriage; marriage, baby carriage, love; baby carriage, marriage, love; baby carriage, love, marriage; love, baby carriage, marriage; love, marriage, baby carriage?
	The Irish often say “Jesus, Mary and Joseph”. Gold, frankincense, myrrh; do unto others/as you would have/done unto you; my view of me, others views of me,

God’s view of me; an earth bound human being consists of body/mind/soul; psychology analyses our thoughts/feelings/behaviors; love of God/neighbor/self, and love for God

with all of one’s heart/soul/mind; deny Me three times, say you love Me three times; life, death, resurrection; faith, hope, love; God/is/love; I/love/you; everything of God has

truth/goodness/beauty; there are the three, faith, hope and love; Scripture/Tradition/Teaching Authority of the Church; heaven/hell/purgatory; true love is more than one, it is

more than two, it must reach out and be, so to speak, at least three. Three that are also one, one that is also three, a three-ness in one-ness and a one-ness in three-ness.

Creation is chock full of mystery and wonder, why would not Creation resemble its Creator? (“in the image of God, God made them”, Genesis).
	All of reality is complex because everything has an inner life that is relational even within itself. In all that exists and is real, there is the understood and the yet to

be more understood. The Trinity is something all about God, God for us is Love, and Love is all about relationship. Relationships unfold, reveal and develop. That says

something about why Jesus told us to put God (who is Love) first, so that what unfolds and develops can be the adventure piloted by the Supreme Travel Agent, the Origin of

all that is. The Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ reminds us that the Eucharist is the most personal and relationally faithful celebration of the intimacy God wants with

us. It is our ongoing connection to and development of the relationship we have with the Living God in Jesus Christ, our personal and communal Lord and Savior who we

need to keep accepting every day. Join in the mystery, keep coming to Mass and seek to bring someone who otherwise is not with us.
In the love of Father, Son and Spirit blest,
Fr. Matt Ellis.

Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God

	This is the feast of the most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, our Lord! Today’s scripture is a reminder of why we come here each week – to offer our love,

thanks and lives to God, who transforms the simple gifts of bread and wine into Jesus’ Body and Blood.
	The holy Eucharist we receive becomes our most holy spiritual food. The energy and grace we receive from the wonderful gift of the Eucharist is energy and grace

to be expended in building up God’s reign in our midst, here on earth. Let today’s solemnity be a reminder to us that the Eucharist we receive in this sacred place is our

nourishment to continue the work of the Lord.  God invites each of us to make a difference in our world.
In his sermon “The Weight of Glory,” C.S. Lewis wrote:  “Next to the Blessed Sacrament itself, your neighbor is the holiest object presented to your senses.” The Holy

Communion we receive is always meant to overflow into communion among us. We take into our own bodies the very life of God. We are the indwelling. We can’t very well

be in communion with Christ if we are divided among ourselves. Today’s feast brings a greater awareness that the true presence of Christ is in the Eucharist we receive and

in our neighbor who walks with us .

Year of the Priest

	The Pope opens this special year with vespers service at the Vatican this week, on June 19th, the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He will close the celebration

in St. Peter’s Square June 19, 2010.  “Priestly ordination creates new men who are bestowed with the gift and office of sanctifying, teaching and governing, “ the Pope said.

Let this year be a special time of prayer and support for those whom God has called as priests.

Congratulations, Father David Jenuwine

	This past week, I had the honor of being present for the Ordination to the Order of the Priesthood for Fr. David Jenuwine.  Fr. David was ordained by Archbishop

Robert Carlson for the Diocese of Saginaw. Fr. David’s parents, Bill & Pat Jenuwine, are and have been members of Our Lady on the River parish for many years. We are

happy for them and congratulate them and Fr. David on this joyous, grace-filled blessing. In his note of thanksgiving on the day of ordination, Fr. David wrote: “Please

continue to pray for me, and know that I am praying for you.  May God richly bless you for all of your support of my vocation as well as vocations in the Church.” And I echo

what the people of the parish in which he served as Deacon said:  “Fr.David, May the steadfast love of the Lord be with you always, as you enter into the service of God and

His holy people.”  Thank you for persevering in responding to God’s call.



Kudos to ….

	Mary Minnich, Sr. Geraldine, Pat Johnston, Regina Lomasney, John & Joann Vance for discovering St. Rita of Cascia in last week’s “Saints in Every Vocation”

quest.  So now, who is the shepherd boy born in Spain in 1540 whose 2 great loves were the Eucharist and the Blessed Mother?  He was canonized in 1690 and Pope Leo

XII pronounced him the “greatest among the saints of the Eucharist.”
God love all abundantly this week.
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
pastoralassociate@ourladyontheriver.net

Thoughts from your Pastoral Associate


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:   _________________________
Catholic Services Appeal 2009
"One Sows, Another Reaps"

CSA REPORT NUMBER 4

Parish Target for 2009		$110,000
Amount Pledged for 2009 	$  54,800
	% of Target	                 49.8 %
	Average Amount of Gift	   $128.64
Number of Potential Donors	     1756
Number of Gifts			       426
	% of Participation	     24.3 %

	We are almost halfway to our 2009 Catholic Services Appeal campaign goal. If everyone would participate, we could achieve it. We are currently missing over 1300

families! A “reminder” has been sent to everyone from whom which we have yet to hear. Please respond and be as generous as your circumstances permit. It would put our

parish in serious financial straits if we would have to pay this large deficit from our regular parish contributions.
	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 July 5th. May God bless you for your generosity.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Communion Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
CMC 10:00a Harmony Day Camp
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
HC 9:30 a Fr. Charles White Thanksgiving Mass
StC 8:15a St. Vincent de Paul
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
HC 3:00p Reconciliation
StM 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
StC 4:00p Fr. Charles White Thanksgiving Mass
StM 7:30p Men’s Club
Marysville 10a Bingo
HC 5:45p CMC Freshman Picnic
StM 9:45a Women’s Guild

StM 4:30p Mass
HC 10:30 a Reception for Fr. Charles White in HC AC Center

StC 6:45p -8:30p One in the Spirit Prayer Grp
KC MC 7p Bingo
HC AC 6p -8p Scripture Class Fine Arts Bldg

StC 5:00p Reception for Fr. Charles White in St.C AC Center
StM 11:45a Fellowship Luncheon





 HC 5:30p Mass
StC 6:00p Exposition and Adoration






StC 7:00p Mass
Sharing the Gospel

	Jesus broke the bread and said, "This is my body." Then he held up the cup of wine and said, "This is my blood." During Mass the priest says the same words:

"This is my body. This is my blood." Through the prayer, the bread and wine are changed into the body and blood of Christ. When you eat the body and blood of Christ, it

gives you the power to say "No," to evil.

Prayer
Jesus, please bless everything I eat and drink.        Amen

Mission for the Week
I will share a can of my favorite soup with the hungry.

- LPiResourceCenter.com


St. Mark

160 Families
 71 Envelopes:	     $1,741.00
Loose Cash:	        $295.00
Total:		     $2,036.00


Holy Cross

1024 Families
314 Envelopes	    $8,898.00
Loose Cash        	       $470.66
Children           		       $4.25
Total  		  $9,372.91

St. Catherine Church

564 Families
255 Envelopes:	 	    $5,868.00
Loose:		  	       $366.75
Children:		           $8.51
Total			    $6,243.26
St. Mark

Fellowship Luncheon

	On Father’s Day, we will be celebrating two events: the obvious one and the 101st Birthday of Marge Hamlin. Grilled hotdogs, beans and potato salad along with

cake will be on the menu. All are invited to attend with their families. Carry outs are available. No tickets are needed and donations are greatly appreciated.
St. Mark
Men’s Club
Meeting Monday
June 15th
7:30 p.m.
Activity Center

Died in Christ

Please remember in your prayers:

	V Veronica Melkert
	V Mary Beth Guyor

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


Mass of Thanksgiving
Father Charles White

Saturday June 20th at St. Catherine
4:00 p.m. Mass with reception to follow

Sunday, June 21st at Holy Cross
9:30 a.m. Mass with reception to follow


Are your kids ready to sink
 their teeth into BIG fun?
	That’s just what they’ll do at Crocodile Dock, where fearless kids shine God’s light! Crocodile Dock is filled with incredible Bible-learning that kids see, hear, touch,

and even taste! Bible Point crafts, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty
treats are just a few of the Crocodile Dock activities that help faith flow into real life.

(Since everything is hands-on, kids might get a little messy. Be sure to send them in play clothes and safe shoes.) Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see God in

everyday life—something we call God Sightings. Get ready to hear that phrase a lot!
Many items are needed to make this years vacation bible school a success.
Please check out the Crocodile Dock displays located in the main entrance at each church.
Pick a dragonfly listing items needed, then return the dragonfly and item to the box provided by July 19th.

		Register your kids today! Register on-line at www.group.com/webtoybox/myvbs/			ourladyontheriver or after Mass the weekends

of July 11th-12th or July18th-19th.
1st child $20, 2nd child $15, 3rd child $10
For more information, contact Stacy at 810-765-0784 or Cathy at 810-794-4367.

K of C News
Algonac Council 7227

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.
Ladies Guild Picnic
June 17th @ 1:00 p.m.
Outside the K of C Hall

Ladies Auxiliary
June 18th @ 1:00 p.m.

Day/Time
Lectors
Altar Servers
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Ed Ptasnik
Sal Ponessa
Alexie Semaan
5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Don Smith
Brianna Rickel
Benjamin Rickel
Anna Tomlanovich
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Wynne Achatz
Gabby Alarie
Maggie Bachler
Caleb Herbert
8:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
James Seeley
Maria Winquest
Rachael Winquest
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Don Smith
Owen Rogus
Joshua Zichi
Jason Zichi
10:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Nick Licari
Skye Jarskey
Christopher Demorest
10:30 a.m.
St. Mark

Ashley & Emil
Corriveau

11:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Fred & Mary Ann
Osterbeck
Caroline Glowski
Stone Moody
Katlyn Pokorny
7:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Celebrant
Celebrant
4:30 p.m.
St. Mark
Mike Weber

American Red Cross Blood Drive
Christian Service Commission News

	On June 28th, the Christian Service Commission will once again host a blood drive and we are asking for your help. The blood drive will be held at Holy Cross’

Activity Center from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. When you donate, you have a wonderful opportunity to help so many who are in need. Donating blood is easy—it costs you

nothing—except your time. The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Please give blood. For more information, please contact Linda Neumann @ 810-794-4605.

Recipient Stories:

Madison—Madison came into the world early. Weighing in at barely one pound, she had scarcely enough blood in her tiny body to keep it going. But with seven blood

transfusions and two platelet transfusions, she has beaten the odds. :Without the generous donations of perfect strangers, our child would not be alive today,” says Julie,

Madison’s mom. “How do you say thank you for a gift like that?”

Tiffany—Tiffany was just fourteen when she suddenly became ill with aplastic anemia, a life-threatening blood disease. She received regular transfusions of platelets until a

perfect bone marrow match was found—her little brother Nick. Tiffany is a healthy, active high school honor student. “When I got sick, people I didn’t even know joined my

donor pool to make sure I would have enough blood. Now it’s my turn to give back and thank everyone for helping to save my life.”

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.
Words To Live By

The duty to meet the needs of the unfortunate is not only the responsibility of politicians, businessmen, or charitable organizations, but also of all who can in any way

alleviate the
poverty of others.
-Pope John Paul II

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: ____________

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

	Recently, we attended the wake of a dear friend who had succumbed to cancer. She was in her early 70s, and had three grown children, all married. Over the

years, the family had grown distant; the siblings were leading their lives with problems of their own and had little contact with their mother. Yet at the wake, they seemed to

come together, realizing that everything they were, all of their traits and values and loves and struggles, were given to them by their mother. In her death, they came to know

that they were given the greatest gift, the gift of life.
	Today, we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. We are called to reflect and renew our faith in the saving nourishment of the Eucharist. At

the Last Supper, Jesus broke the bread and poured the wine, instructing his disciples not only to eat and drink in his memory, but to do so with others who would believe.

All that he was, he wanted to give to the world. And as he foretold in the distribution of the loaves and fishes, each of us who receives him is to give him as well.
	The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines the Eucharist this way: "The Eucharist is a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the Father, a blessing by which the Church

expresses her gratitude to God for all his benefits, for all that he has accomplished through creation, redemption, and sanctification. Eucharist means first of all

'thanksgiving'" (CCC 1360). As we approach the altar prepared to receive the body and blood of Christ, perhaps we would do well to remember the sacrifice he gave for us-his

very life. In doing so, we realize that sense of thanksgiving that embodies the Eucharist.

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One in The Spirit Prayer
and Bible Study Group

Summer 2009

June 9th	Words Received
June 16th	Unity Night, St. Kieran’s
June 23rd	Weekly Prayer Group
June 30th	No Meeting
July 7th		Witness & Testimony: How
		has God worked in your life?
July 14th	Adoration
July 21st	Prayer Exercise
July 28th	No Meeting
August 4th	Healing Service with Bill Richart
August 11th	Witness & Testimony: How
		Has God worked in your life?
August 16th	Prayer Group Picnic
		Jeanne & John’s
August 18th	No Meeting
August 25th	No Meeting

	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.

Father David Jenuwine
Ordained into the Priesthood
June 5, 2009
Readings for the Week of June 14, 2009

Sunday:	Ex 24:3-8/Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-16, 22-26
Monday:	2 Cor 6:1-10/Mt 5:38-42
Tuesday:	2 Cor 8:1-9/Mt 5:43-48
Wednesday:	2 Cor 9:6-11/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday:	2 Cor 11:1-11/Mt 6:7-15
Friday:		Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9/Eph 3:8-12, 14-19/Jn 		19:31-37
Saturday:	2 Cor 12:1-10/Lk 2:41-51
Next Sunday:	Jb 38:1, 8-11/2 Cor 5:14-17/Mk 4:35-41

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The Second Annual Harmony Day Camp
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
Marine City
Saturday, June 20th
10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

	Students age 11-24 are invited to attend. Tuition is $20, and include lunch, dinner, t-shirt and a day of harmony. Attendees will be performing on the Third Annual

YWIH Benefit Show that evening at the East China Performing Arts Center. To register, go to www.aweetadelinesregion2.org and click on the YWIH button on the left where

you will find forms or call Mary Patrick at 810-434-4295 or Anne Kotchman at 586-876-0161.

St. Mark
Women’s Guild
Meeting Thursday
June 18th
After the 9:30 a.m. Mass
Activity Center

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.

	“Through prayer, we can tackle the daily problems with strength, peace and a sense of understanding. Without it, we are lost. Prayer also helps to build faith and

only through the Holy Spirit can this be accomplished.”

Marine City Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series
funded by a grant from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs

Drake Park
6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Food, beverages, snacks on sale by local restaurants

June 20th	Broadway John & The Groove Riders
July 4th		The Hummingbirds
July 18th	The Voo Doo Doctors
August 1st	The Black River Blue Grass Boys
August 15th	Doug Krieger Jazz Ensemble

Marilynn Pavlov Retirement Reception

	Friends, family members and former students are invited to this retirement reception in honor of Marilynn held on Sunday, June 14th @ 10:30 a.m. in the activities

room of St. Mary’s School in St. Clair.  All are warmly invited to attend and congratulate Marilynn and thank her for her dedication and many years of service to Catholic

education.

A Silent Retreat
sponsored by the Legion of Mary

The theme for this year’s silent retreat is “TRUST in the Lord.” This retreat is open to all adults. The retreat master will be Fr. Matthew Hincks, ORC, with a special talk by

Dr. Robert Fastiggi, a faculty member at Sacred Heart Seminary.

Friday, July 17th to Sunday, July 19th

St. Paul of the Cross Retreat House
 23333 Schoolcraft
 Detroit, Michigan 48223

Total cost: $165.00 (six meals, private room w/bath, bring fans). A non-refundable reservation fee of $60.00 is due by June 15th. The balance of $105 is to be paid at

registration.

	For more information contact:
	Mrs. Brenda Hayes (248) 661-6833
	Mrs. Stella Nimako (734) 397-0167
We Really Do Need Help!

	Wedding Coordinators are desperately needed at Holy Cross. If you previously submitted your name and did not hear back, PLEASE call again, as we have

misplaced the folder with your name in it.
	There are ONLY FIVE weddings left for this year and you would not need to be present at each one.
	This would require assisting the couple the evening of the rehearsal and the day of the wedding.
And the Winners Are . . .

for the Maritime Days Raffle are:

		Jim LaBuhn of St. Clair		$3,000
		Maria Bica of East China		$2,000
		Terri Kwiecinski of Marine City	$1,000

Congratulations and
Thank You For Your Support!!
A Mission: Possible Moment…

		Most of my life, I have had a “form over substance” approach to Holy Communion: receiving the Eucharist dutifully, intellectually, but not with my heart. In

my thirties I experienced what I call a “Eucharistic conversion.” I en–countered a woman who believed with all her heart and recognized Christ as really and truly present in

the Eucharist and admonished the group I was with to seriously consider the gift that we have, but take for granted. She said she could not receive Communion because she

was not Catholic. When I asked her why she did not convert, she said that in her country, she would be killed if she converted and she was not ready to make that sacrifice.

She was a Muslim from then Yugoslavia. Her witness struck me to my core and from that moment I sought an intimate relationship with the Lord. On this Feast of the Body

and Blood of Christ, may each one of us experience our own Eucharistic conversion, so that we too may recognize this tremendous gift and become what we receive–the

Body of Christ.
 – Jan DeFour, Vocations Coordinator,
Archdiocese of Detroit

I am thankful for the mess to clean up after a party
	Because it means I have been surrounded by 	friend.
I am thankful for the taxes I pay
	Because it means that I’m employed.
I am thankful for my shadow who watches me work
	Because it means that I am out in the sunshine.
I am thankful for the clothes that fit a little too snug
	Because it means I have enough to eat.
I am thankful for the spot I find at the far end of the
	 parking lot
	Because it means that I am capable of walking.
I am thankful for all the complaining I hear about
	government
	Because it means we have freedom of speech.
I am thankful for that lady behind me in church who sings 	off key
	Because it means that I can hear.
I am thankful for the piles of laundry and ironing
	Because it means that my loved ones are nearby.
I am thankful for the lawn that needs mowing, windows 	that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing
	Because it means I have a home.
I am thankful for my huge heating bill
	Because it means that I am warm.
I am thankful for the weariness and aching muscles at the 	end of the day
	Because it means I have been productive.
I am thankful for the alarm that goes off in the early
	 morning hours
	Because it means that I am alive.
I am thankful for this opportunity to praise God in prayer
	For so many things that look like difficult
	 situations
	Because it means I am beginning to see with the 	eyes of faith.
Amen
A Prayer of Thanksgiving

June 14, 2009
Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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