Our Lady On The River Parish 	Holy Cross, Marine City; St. Catherine, Algonac; St. Mark, Harsens Island
Sponsor of the Week	CMK Printing & Embroidery, LLC
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinry Time June 28, 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: 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, Joseph Lopez, 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, Bill Scott, 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, Jim Cale, 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, Patrick 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 29		7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
		?  Mass of Thanksgiving by Toni Tuttle
	9:00 a.m.	       Holy Cross
Tuesday, June 30
	7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	        Holy Cross
		V Grace Beauchamp Filion by Friends
Wednesday, July 1
	7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
		V Linda Herman by Phillip Herman
			(3rd Anniversary Remembrance)
		V Mike Sharrow by Wife, Joann
			(Birthday Remembrance)
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	         Holy Cross
		V Deceased Members of Solgot, DeMars and 								           Paquette Families

Thursday, July 2
	7:30 a.m.	St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m.	         Holy Cross
		V Michael Gillman by Glen & Sharon Meyers
Friday, July 3
	7:30 a.m.	     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m.   	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	Holy Cross
Saturday, July 4
	4:00 p.m.	St. Catherine
		V Jim Kuptz by Wife
		V Joseph Kerszykowski by Wife
	4:30 p.m.	 St. Mark
	5:30 p.m. Holy Cross
		V Jaclyn Matney by Joanne Streitz Matney & Sister, Jill
			(1st Anniversary Remembrance)
		V George & Iva Guyor by Jim & Kerry Furtah
		V David Arnold by Wife, Dawn & Family
			(Birthday Remembrance)
		V Virginia Heath by Anna, Linda & Kate
Sunday, July 5
	7:30 a.m.	Holy Cross
		V Helen J. Goch by Glen Evans
	8:00 a.m. 	    St. Catherine
		V Raymond Cooks by Family & Friends
		V Dorothy Borawski by Brian & Kathleen Neumann
	9:30 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Kathy Achatz by Mabel Pelath
		V Ernest Barnett by Louise Barnett
			(18th Anniversary Remembrance)
		V Stanley Walendowski by Friend
		V Thomas Pietrykowski by Ted Nowicki

10:00 a.m.  	       St. Catherine	V Michael Lubinski by Diane Babij
	V James O’Driscoll by Ben Beckett
	V Carl Peterson by Ed Sharrow
10:30 a.m. 	              St. Mark
	V John Lamb by Family
	V Gary R. Ebert by Joanne

 11:30 a.m.    	     Holy Cross	V Tony Pizzo by Gary & Sue Kreusel
7:00 p.m. 	  St. Catherine
	V Cheyenne Petrovich by Kylee Lyon
Our Lady On The River Parish	June 28, 2009	Page #
	The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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@OurLadyontheRiver.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.

	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.

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



Pastor's Page
	I was happy upon the return of Fr. Charles White as he celebrated his Mass of Thanksgiving with us. He is going to do a wonderful job out at his first assignment in Plymouth. I expect Fr. Charles to continue his ministry with the same zeal and passion as he did while as an intern here at Our Lady. However, I have a feeling that being reunited with Fr. Acervo is going have their pastor shaking his head from the mischief they can create. I do wish to extend a personal thank you to all the volunteers that helped make Fr. White’s receptions so nice. It was nice to see all the love that was showered upon our former intern. Let us continue to pray for Fr. Charles and Fr. Lee as they continue to do God’s Will in their assignments.
Last week I made mention of our missionary that would be staying with us for a week or so. Unfortunately, Fr. Charles Leke Nkafu will not be joining us due to scheduling problems. In his place we welcome Fr. George Jingwa Nkeze. Fr. George will be staying with us for a short time and will be making his missionary appeal over the next two weekends. I hope that you take the time to welcome him and listen to his vocation story. As we celebrate the “Year of the Priest” we must pay attention to the missionary priests around the world who proclaim the Gospel of Life and remember them in our daily prayers. They are the unsung heroes in our world and they should be prayed for daily.
Finally, you may notice that there are new signs up reminding us that Vacation Bible School is approaching us quickly! If you can help by volunteering or donating something towards the Dragon Fly Tree, your generosity will be greatly appreciated. It is a good week for the kids to attend and learn about their faith through readings, videos and activities. I enjoyed last year’s Vacation Bible School and I am anticipating another fun week with the kids.
Please be sure to read the letter from Archbishop Vigneron and keep him and all the other clergy in your prayers as they travel to Rome for this very special occasion with Pope Benedict, XVI .
Sister Geraldine Arnold is celebrating her 60th year of Religious Life as a Sister of St. Joseph.  Please remember her in your prayers and pray for all vocations to the religious life and priesthood.  She does not walk alone, she has a true friend in Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, together they live the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they go and serve wherever they are called.   I send my thanks to Sister Geraldine for all that she has given to our parish and  the many lives that she has brought God’s love to through the years.  I thank God that He brought her to us.
I pray that you have a blessed week and that you take the time to enjoy the wonderful summer weather.
All My Prayers,
Fr. Jim

Thoughts from your Pastoral Associate
Give thanks to the Lord!

	We celebrate Independence Day, the 4th of July, next Saturday. The significance of this day differs for each person, based on life experiences. Each of us has ideas and memories of how this holiday is observed. The signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia first became a celebration actually a year later, in 1777. By the 1800’s the traditions of parades, picnics, fireworks, and family reunions emerged. However it is celebrated, let us remember the sacrifices our Founding Fathers were prepared to make, and the bravery displayed through the years since by countless men and women who have served our country so that all people may live free from oppression. Thank God for all the blessings freedom brings.

Miracles still happen!

	This week’s Gospel finds Jesus once again where there’s a crisis, and we can sense the excitement of a couple of folks who are able to live whole and healed as freed people of God. A miracle, Msgr. Giussani, notes” is an event or experienced fact by which God appeals to man to take notice of His Reality. A miracle is a way for Him to make His Presence felt. From this point of view, then, all things are a miracle…”
	St. Mark tells us about Jesus, Jairus’ daughter, and a woman in the crowd in need of healing. Part of the healing gift that Jesus leaves Jairus’ daughter is the freedom for her and her family to return to some normalcy. Jesus’ final healing for the woman in the crowd besides her wellness is the gift of peace. How often in our lives do we look for the healing touch of Jesus for ourselves, our families, our parish, our world? Fr. Henri Nouwen, a prolific writer, a Catholic priest, shared every human yearning for the same. In his writing he was able to give voice to his constant struggle to be affirmed, to be made to feel special, to feel tangible proofs of love. What he writes is not a particular weakness, but a universal human struggle for wholeness.
	In his diaries, Fr. Nouwen writes:”Today the small rejections of my life are too much for me – a sarcastic smile, a flippant remark, a brisk denial, a bitter silence, a failure to be noticed, a coldness from a colleague, an indifference from someone I love.  I feel empty, afraid, restless, unsure, and I look around for an invitation, a letter, a phone call, for some warm gesture that can heal my emptiness. I need someone to make me whole.” Jesus is the Someone who comes to bring us life to the full.  Bringing life is what Jesus is about.  He is content to be humbly Himself and invites us into His company to bring light and life-giving peace and healing wherever we are. Miracles still happen, God touches us with healing –  through people, relationships, and above all in faith, in the gift of the Holy Eucharist.

Quest for Saints in Every Vocation

	This week’s saint was a wife, mother, Cistercian and Mystic. Daughter of a governor, she was also a friend and counselor to many priests of her day. She was canonized in 1391.
	You are all in my prayer as retreat continues. Have a safe, enjoyable Independence Day! God bless you.

Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
pastoralassociate@ourladyontheriver.net

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 7
 
Parish Target for 2009	$110,000
Amount Pledged for 2009 	$  57,310
	 % of Target	    52.1 % Average Amount of Gift	$   125.13 Number of Potential Donors 	      1756
Number of Gifts	        458
% of Participation 	    26.1 %

	While we have received some very generous gifts, you can see by the above results that achievement of our 2009 Catholic Services Appeal campaign goal is in serious jeopardy.  This is primarily due to the lack of support from over 70% of our registered parishioners.  If everyone would participate, we could achieve it.   A ‘reminder’ was 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 – less than the cost of one large pepperoni pizza per month.  Of course, you can always make your contribution in one lump sum if you wish!  Please try to respond by July 5 May God bless you for your generosity!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
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
StM 10:30 a

StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StC 4:00p Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
StM 4:30p Mass
StC 8:15a St. Vincent de Paul
Marysville 10a Bingo
KC MC 7p Bingo
HC AC 6p Scripture Class Fine Arts Bldg
HC 9:45a Exposition
HC 5:30p Mass
StC 6:00p Exposition and Adoration






StC 7:00p Mass
Sharing the Gospel

	In today's Gospel a little girl was so sick that people thought she was dead. However, Jesus said she was just asleep. He held her hand and said, "Get up, little girl." Every day you work hard doing chores at home and learning at school. If you are tired and do not want to get out of bed, Jesus will hold your hand and say, "Get up and enjoy the day."

Prayer
Lord, help me get out of bed quickly to learn about your world.

Something to Draw
Draw a little girl in bed with Jesus holding her hand.

Mission for the Week
Make a Get Well card and give it to someone who is sick.
- LPiResourceCenter.com


St. Mark

160 Families
 79 Envelopes:	     $2,502.00
Loose Cash:	        $324.00
Total:		     $2,826.00


Holy Cross

1024 Families
283 Envelopes	    $6,116.00
Loose Cash        	       $606.19
Children           		       $9.50
Total  		  $6,731.69

St. Catherine Church

564 Families
236 Envelopes:	 	    $5,296.00
Loose:		  	       $378.16
Children:		           $9.42
Total			    $5,683.58
Died in Christ

Please remember in your prayers:

	V Stella Orzechowski
	V Sue Ann Balaker

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
Let the Perpetual Light shine upon her.
May she rest in peace.           Amen.
Are your kids ready to sink
 their teeth into BIG fun?
     That’s just what they’ll do at this year’s Vacation Bible School, 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! Ages preschool (potty trained) through 5th grade are invited to join the fun. Register after Mass the weekends of July 11-12 or July 18-19 or on-line at www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/ourladyontheriver. 1st child $20; 2nd child $15; 3rd child $10
For more information, contact Stacy at 810-765-0784 or Cathy at 810-794-4367

Vacation Bible School

July 27 - 31, 2009
Marine City Chamber of Commerce
Summer Concert Series
funded by a grant from the Michigan Council
for the Arts and Cultural Affairs

Drake Park, Marine City
6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Food, beverages, snacks on sale by local restaurants

July 4th		The Hummingbirds
July 18th	The Voo Doo Doctors
August 1st	The Black River Blue Grass Boys
August 15th	Doug Krieger Jazz Ensemble

A Note From The Principal

    I hope that you are enjoying the wonderful gift of summer. One reason that I like living in Michigan is the fact that we have four seasons. I can’t imagine living in a place where summer, or winter for that matter, didn’t make more than just a calendar appearance.
	As summer vacation is officially around the corner, the school office is making preparations for the next school year. Tuesday, June 30th is the last day the school office will be officially open! A reminder, we are open from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The office will be ‘officially’ closed during the month of July. However, we are never more than a phone call or email away! Please feel free to leave a message at the school office  810-765-3591or drop us an email at school@holycrossonline.net for Mrs. Steinmetz, or principal@holycrossonline.net for myself. The Holy Cross rectory, 810-765-3568, can also reach us if you need us!
	I am very grateful for the year that we have had. We have had many positive achievements, both academically and spiritually. Our athletes have also continued to perform very well. We have also had some sad times, losing some families and staff members to the ever-changing economy. Despite these setbacks, Holy Cross Catholic School will continue to provide a quality Catholic education to those who seek it.
	I pray that you and your families have a safe, relaxing, and blessed summer vacation. Please keep our school in your prayers, and we will do the same for you.  The school office will return to summer office hours on Monday, August 3rd. I will have more to share with you then. Until that time, I am pleased to be able to share some thoughts about Holy Cross from some of our school families. I hope you will take the time to read about why they are proud to be Crusaders starting next week.  Have a wonderful summer!
In His Service,
Mrs. Amanda Lund
Principal

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
Richard Bober
Julia Blicharz
Anna Tomlanoivich
Hannah Yadon
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Charlotte Foley
Brad Butros
Mitchell Hurttgam
Brenden Hurttgam
8:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Retta Kosciolek
Alex May
Nicholas Todino
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Barbara Shonk
Zachery Cadena
Jonathan Moreton
Rachael Moreton
10:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Don Zamborowski
Jaob Nutter
Abagail Nutter
10:30 a.m.
St. Mark

Ashley & Emily
Corriveau

11:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Paul Ivan
Gabby Alarie
Maggie Bachler
Nattalle Tipton
7:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Celebrant
Celebrant
4:30 p.m.
St. Mark
Mark Kosanke


One in The Spirit Prayer
and Bible Study Group




One in the Spirit Prayer Group
Summer 2009

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 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.

Holy Cross Altar Society
Altar Duty for July

July 10th & 17th		Dorothy Plotzke

July 24th & 31st		Mary Schlotman & Pat Nichols
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Christian Service Commission News

June 28th
Holy Cross Activity Center
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Recipient
	Nick’s new heart started on October 24th at 2:15 a.m. Four days after the operation, he biked 4 1/2 miles. And he is eager to add wins to his record as a coach of 27 years for the St. Anne Elementary school football team—167 wins, 54 losses and 1 tie. “I care about my players and I want to coach their lives,” says Nick. He also wants to thank the donors: “They gave me another chance. Now I must continue to do as much as possible for others. I used to give blood, never thinking that donors might help me. I am grateful for donor.”

Our Lady on the River Parish
FUN RAISER GROUP
Goal: To bring people together as a community and have fun!!
(There will NOT be a festival at the St. Catherine’s site this year.)

The FUN RAISER GROUP is looking for fun activities and fundraising ideas. We have come up with the following ideas and would like YOUR input, or add your own ideas.
	Looking for students who need community service credits.  Any leaders or organizations interested in information, please contact us.

	If you are interested, please join us for our next meeting Wednesday, July 8th at the St. Catherine Activity Center @7p.m. Hope to see you there.
Email suggestion at  funraisergroup@yahoo.com

Return in suggestion box at all church entrances by July 1st.
Place a check mark to indicate possible interest in the future, or your name to volunteer to help
ATTEND
VOLUNTEER
Name/Phone
Card Party


Free Soup & Salad during Lent


Roast Beef & Pork Dinner


Family-Style Dinner


Chinese auction/On going lunch


Ice Cream Social


Build Your Own Taco


Dinner & A Movie


Raffle Ticket w/ Monthly Drawing


50’s Dinner Dance


KIDS ACTIVITIES


Kids Movie w/ Popcorn


Crafts Activities


Fright Night


Kids Reading Group


St. Catherine Ladies Guild Garage Sale
St. Catherine Activity Center

	July 24th, Friday		9:00—5:00
	July 25th, Saturday		9:00—5:00
	July 26th, Sunday		9:00—1:00
	Sunday is $1 bag day!

Drop-offs at the Activity Center are welcome on:

	Wednesday, July 22nd		9:00—3:00
	Thursday, July 23rd		9:00—3:00
St. Catherine Ladies Guild

Congratulations to the new officers of the Ladies Guild:
	President		Aggie Lacombe
	Vice-President		Cathy Cartwright
	Secretary		Gail Petit
	Treasurer		Jan Roland

	A big thank you to all the members of the guild for their help and kindness during my time as President.
	Denise

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
Honor  Roll 4th Quarter 2008/2009

9th Grade:   Principal’s List – All A’s:  Rohan Goel, John Hickey, Brady Kukawka, Kathryn Shepherd, Kelsey Simon, Sarah Theut and Rachael Torey.
First Honors:  Jenny Baek, Brandon Charney, Samantha DeGregory, Catherine Guimaraes, Christy Hartner, Roger Hoke, Kelli Kireta, Minji Lee, Alexandra Mackenzie, Jillian Mikolaizyk, Jillian Mullally, Megan Perini, Mariah Rickerman, Celia Robinson, Kourtney Rogus, Anastasia Shackett and Jennifer Twardecki.
Second Honors:  Daniel David and Cyril Naguib.
10th Grade:  Principal’s List – All A’s: Natalee Baetens, Garrison Glowniak, Colleen Gwozdz, Kayla Hohlbein, Oliver Hopton,  Waris Hussain, Kasey Mackley, Brittany Perry,  Alyssa Radzwion, Jacqulene Rey, Brittany Rickel, Rachel Stocki and Brooke Szymanski.
First Honors:  Margaret Alger, Arika Desero, Nicholas Militello, Adam Newby and Andrea Young.
Second Honors:  Nathan Lyons
11th Grade:  Principal’s List – All A’s: Myeong Cha, Karishma Goel, Madelyn O’Brien, Andrew Torey and Thomas Twardecki.
First Honors:  Andrew Beeler, Josef Broderick, Amanda Charney, Jennifer DeBlouw, Danny Falk, Rachel Hardwick, Matthew Heika, Michael Heika, Kelly Helhowski, John Miller, Ryan Mullally, Hana Oh, Zachary Rickerman, Yvonne Ross, Zachary Smith, Nicole Socia, David Stieler, Alyssa Theut, Alyssa VanBoekel and Michael White.
12th Grade:  Principal’s List – All A’s:  Laura Alger, Mary Kate Bachler, Caitlin Hardwick, Emily Horvat, Eun Young Hur, Zahra Hussain, Jiseon Kim, Yeun Kim, Megan Kosinski, MinJin Kwak, Kara Markowicz, Steven Miodonski, Jacob Pelzer, Patrick Ruhlman, Stevon Sykes, Paige Szymanski and Samantha Theut.
First Honors:  Ryan Beaton, Anthony Campbell, Goeun Choi, Michael Dehring, Cristina Guastella, Ashley Hoke, Michelle Kendrek, Alec Neale, Ronald Senger, Kelsey Suisse and Lydia Yoon.
SCRIP SCOOP
KROGER OFFERS BAR CODE FOR EASY LINKING
Effective May 01, 2009 you can link your Kroger Plus Card directly to Holy Cross School. (Cardinal Mooney and Religious Education too!)
Linking your Kroger Plus card just got easier with the new Kroger bar code. Just take this bar code (one for you and one for a friend) with you the next time you shop Kroger and have it scanned.
You may still sign up as a new customer at WWW.KROGER.COM to take advantage of weekly specials if you prefer.
If you have any questions at all or are unable to sign up, do not hesitate to call Sue Sharpe for assistance.
Please remember your family and friends can earn in your name too! Pass out a bar code to everyone you know!


Yes, SCRIP is actually money but in the form of a gift card. We purchase these gift cards at a discount, sell them to you at face value and split the profits with our families or organizations that participate.
Here is an example of how SCRIP can help. Let’s say you purchase  VG’s gift cards from us to do your everyday shopping. You buy $100 a week in SCRIP and go do your shopping. If you do this every week for the entire year, you will spend $5,200 and earn a total of $208. That may not seem like much, but if 50 families all did the same thing, that would be  over $10,000 that VG’s has offered to give us just for shopping at their store.
Now let’s say you shop at Neimans...Still buying $100 in groceries a week. At the end of the year you will have earned $260. If 50 families shopped at Neimans…that would be $13,000!
Groceries are something we all buy no matter how tough the times are. Please consider joining the SCRIP program and take advantage of what our participating retailers have to offer.

PLEASE JOIN SCRIP TODAY!
SCRIP SEEMS SO CONFUSING...CAN YOU EXPLAIN IT SIMPLY?
SCRIP Q & A:



And we need you! Please help us all get through these tough times by purchasing scrip for your every day needs. There is no additional cost to you, but the benefits are great! Stop by now to see how you can help make a difference for a family in need!
MARCH SALES $76,358—21% MORE THAN LAST YEAR!
APRIL SALES $70,628—AN EXACT MATCH OF LAST YEAR!
OUR LADY ON THE RIVER
Holy Cross Scrip Summer Office Hours
810-765-3591
Monday 7:00 am—9:00 am
Tuesday 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Wednesday, & Thursday 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am-9:00 am
Scrip is also available in the Holy Cross Parish Office and in the St. Catherine Parish Office, please check the school or parish bulletin for hours.

Almost 24/7/365!)
YOU AUTOMATICALLY EARN FUEL POINTS EVERY TIME YOU SHOP KROGER...EVEN ALGONAC AND CHESTERFIELD!

Even though you can’t see them on your receipt, you are earning fuel points with every purchase you make at Kroger. You can check to see what you have earned by logging into www.kroger.com or by visiting the nearest Kroger Fuel Center. (Richmond or Roseville) It’s just one more way Kroger is helping our community!
To Mrs. Julie Bartos, Mrs. Julie Schultz and Mrs. Julie Wolf for helping out in the SCRIP office. That’s a lot of Julie’s!
Fuel costs are on the rise again. You can help keep your costs down by purchasing gas and fuel cards in the SCRIP office. Gas is definitely a budget item. Make a plan to purchase your gas cards weekly and start earning!

MARATHON
Buy $50 in gas per week
Earn $78 profit per family per year
If 50 families participate that means $3,900 profit
SUNRISE
Buy $50 in gas per week
Earn $104 profit per family per year
If 50 families participate that means $5,200 profit
SPEEDWAY OR BP
Buy $50 in gas per week
Earn $130 profit per family per year
If 50 families participate that means $6,500 profit


THEY WANT TO HELP US...LET THEM!
USE SCRIP FOR YOUR GAS & FUEL PURCHASES
Special Thanks!
Readings for the Week of June 28, 2009

Sunday:	Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/		Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43
Monday:	Vigil: Acts 3:1-10/Gal 1:11-20/Jn 21:15-19
Day:		Acts 12:1-11/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19
Tuesday:	Gn 19:15-29/Mt 8:23-27
Wednesday:	Gn 21:5, 8-20a/Mt 8:28-34
Thursday:	Gn 22:1b-19/Mt 9:1-8
Friday:		Eph 2:19-22/Jn 20:24-29
Saturday:	Gn 27:1-5, 15-29/Mt 9:14-17
Next Sunday:	Ez 2:2-5/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a

©Liturgical Publications Inc

Archbishop Vigneron
"You are my family of faith"

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
     Monday is the Solemnity of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, the great patrons of the City of Rome. This year I will be in Rome to celebrate this feast, honored June 29 every year. I will be con-celebrating the Holy Eucharist with Pope Benedict, XVI, and at the Mass the Holy Father will bestow the Pallium on me, along with all the other Metropolitan Archbishops named this past year.
	The Pallium is a narrow band or collar of white wool, with six black crosses. An Archbishop who leads an Ecclesiastical Province (a regional grouping of dioceses) wears this vestment around his neck at Mass as a sign of his leadership and authority.
	For me, this event is one of the great graces of my priesthood, and I’m sending this letter to invite you, who are part of my family of faith, to share it with me. To that end, let me say here a word about the meaning of the Pallium. This vestment is a symbol of my pastoral office and of my communion with the Holy Father and the other Archbishops of the Church, a bond that extends all the way back to St. Peter and St. Paul. So, I will come into St. Peter’s Basilica with all of you held in the prayer of my heart. As I kneel on the platform over St. Peter’s Tomb, I will be begging for two things from God: first that He strengthen me to be a good shepherd of His people; and second, that He help all of you and your families to grow in that same life and holiness that the Apostles handed on to us from Jesus. In return, I ask that on Monday – especially at Mass, if you are able to get to church – you lift up in prayer me, together with all my brother priests, that we be filled with the love and courage and zeal that burn in the priestly Heart of Christ.
	There is so much more that I would like to share with you, much more than can be put into this letter. To help all of you be part of the Pallium pilgrimage, even if you cannot travel with me to Rome, I will be writing about it at greater length in my column for this weekend’s The Michigan Catholic. Our Archdiocesan Communications Department will be sending back reports about this event to be posted on our website: aodonline.org/pallium. CTND will be carrying the Mass on our local cable channel, and will re-broadcast several times in the coming week.  Whenever you hear about the Pallium, please remember to ask the Lord to help all of us be better Catholics: better disciples of His and better companions of the Apostles.
	Entrusting you and all of the people and parishes of our Archdiocese to the loving care of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, I remain

Sincerely yours in Christ,
The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron
Archbishop of Detroit
Wedding Anniversary
JUNE 2009

Jim & Donna Folske	June 16	47 year
Daniel & Carol Sikorski	June 18 	43 years
Robert & Bea Wassenberg	June 26 	16 years
Brian & Cheryl Furtah	June 27	22 years

JUly 2009

Richard & Rick Corriveau	July 2 	26 years
Edwin & Shirley Steinmetz	July 2	67 years
Bill & Carol Sadecki	July 16	45 years
Fred & Carolyn Ouellette	July 25	45 years
Mike & Lori Welser	July 27	25 years

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

AYCE Breakfast
Marine City K of C

6385 King Road
***TODAY*** July 28th

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
now serving pancakes, eggs, meat,
potatoes, biscuits, and more
Adults $6.00
Kids ages 6 - 10 $3.00; Preschoolers free
Words To Live By

In many problematic circumstances of life, the Christian knows he can count on the gift of wisdom, which is obtained by prayer and strengthened by listening to the Lord’s word and obeying the magisterium of the Church.
               -Pope John Paul II

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 (July 7th) following the
7:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
and
the first Friday (July 3rd) 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.
Harbor Health Corner

Detecting Oral Cancer
	Oral Cancer is related to an abnormal growth and spread of cells occurring in the mouth, including the lips, inside of lips and cheeks, gums and tongue. The signs and symptoms of oral cancer include: 1. Sores in the mouth that do not heal within 2 weeks. 2. Dark red or white patches in the mouth. 3. Lumps on the lips, neck or tongue. 4. Bleeding in the mouth. 5. Sore throat and difficulty with swallowing. See your dental and/or health professional if you notice any of the above symptoms.

Steps Ahead of Migraine Pain
	Migraine headaches can cause great discomfort. Her are some tips to help alleviate the pain. 1. Turn off the lights and relax in a dark room. 2. Apply hot or cold compresses to your head. 3. Massage painful areas. Apply gentle pressure to your scalp and temples. 4. Drink a caffeinated beverage. In small amounts, caffeine can enhance the pain effects of acetaminophen and aspirin. If headaches are persistent, follow-up with your physician.
	Harbor Health Home Care
810-765-7144
Around In July

July 1-5		Algonac Pickerel Tournament
		Algonac, 810-794-5511
		Family Fun and Craft Show
		Algonac, 586-876-5350

July 3		International Regatta
		Port Huron Yacht Club, 810-985-9424

July 4		Algonac Pickerel Tournament Bicycle 	Tournament  Algonac, 810-794-7634

July 4		4th of July Fireworks
		Algonac, 810-794-5511

July 9-12		Maine City Music and ARts Festival

July 9, 16, 23, 31
August 6, 13	2009 Riverfront Concerts
		Algonac, 810-794-8896

July 10-11	Antique & Classic Car Parade & Show
		Marine City, 810-985-8843

July 11		Bi-Plane Rally, Goodells County Park
		Goodells, 810-966-1494

Our Lady on the River Parish

June 28th, 2009
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
May God continue to bless you and keep you.
Thank you for your years of service
and all the blessings you have brought
to the many lives you have touched.
“Each day in prayer I thank God for the blessing of my vocation
and the grace of perseverance”
1949 - 2009
Sister Geraldine Arnold, csj
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The parish offices will be closed for the Independence Day holiday from Friday July 3 - Monday July 6th.
We wish you & yours a blessed
and safe holiday.