Our Lady On The River Parish 	Holy Cross, Marine City; St. Catherine, Algonac; St. Mark, Harsens Island
Sponsor of the Week	AJ's Salt Docks
July 26, 2009  •  Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastor's Message

	St. John's Gospel passage has Jesus feeding a large gathering of people with only five loaves of bread and two dried fish. Jesus' performed miracle reminds the

people of the miracle performed by Moses in the desert. Moses called upon God to feed the people crying out and God responded by giving them manna. The manna would

be enough to fill their appetites. Like Moses, Jesus cries out to His Father and gives thanks for what he has and asks that the people's needs be filled. All are fed! Jesus

was moved by their desire to be fed physically and spiritually so Jesus opened up his heart and satisfied the people with his compassion and with his love.
	Although there are similarities between Jesus and Moses and the feeding of the people, there is a great distinction between the two. What Moses gave to the

people filled their physical needs so that can build up their bodies. What Jesus gave and what he continues to give us fills not only a physical need but it also nurtures the

soul of the individual. Moses gave the people a food that was temporary; Jesus gives us a food that is eternal. That is the difference, Jesus desires to feed us for eternity and

not temporally. And he does so with open hands and an open heart.
	As we continue to strive towards meeting our CSA target goal, we have received some news from the Archdiocese in which our goal has been lowered. When our

goal was presented to us, I inquired about seeking some relief from that target of $110,000.00. My letter was clear that we are still in the transitional stages of our merger

and that finances in our area are very tough right now. I was very specific as to why our parish needed this relief and asked for their assistance. The Archdiocese responded

by giving us a new target goal of $ 99,000.00. I am grateful for their help in lowering the goal and I hope that more people will try to give what they can in reaching this new

objective. So many have given what they can from their pockets and to all I am grateful. I am asking to those who have not responded that if you could find it in your hearts

to give some contribution towards CSA it will help us reach our parish goal without having us take out of our operating budget. We are already struggling to meet our

operating budget. I would hate to take from our budget to meet the CSA intention. But that is what we will do if we come up short.
	Finally, two thank you notes that I would like to pass along. First, my thanks to all who have responded to Sr. Geraldine's party which is being held on August 9th.

It is good that we celebrate her 60 years of dedicated service to our Church. She is a fine example of commitment and selflessness. So please plan on joining in on the

festivities. And finally, my Dad and my family would like to thank you for all the prayers and support you have blessed our family with over the past few months. Dad is

getting stronger each day and wants to continue to do what God asks of him. Dad has been humbled by all the generosity that has been showered upon him and he is

eternally grateful. I too share in his sentiments and you do not realize how humbled I am as your pastor.
	Have a Blessed Week!
	Fr. Jim

Please pray for our sick and suffering
Hank Babisz  Betty Baker Maggie Barnes Judy Biland     Angela Bills        Fr. Leo Broderick Jacob Bryson Rosemarie        Dinehart      Marge Hamlin Nina Johnson

Richard Koss James Kuykendall  Joseph Lopez Mary Lorkowski Pat Macy Marcella Markel Paul Markle    Josephine Michalski Sally O'Neil    Thomas Ostin Emma Oulette

Sophia Palmer Theresa      Pawlowski   Cora Plummer Rocko Prinzivilli Bill Sadecki   Lorena Sadler Walter Sawkin Helen     Schweihofer   Bill Scott  Tommy     Skladerna

 Evelyn Smith Bob Soulliere Stevens Family Barbara Susan Jessica Thomas Patrick Tierney Alice Trader Ashleigh Tranchemontagne George and Tena VanLoon Tracy

Warner Leona Weaver JoAnn White Paulette    Wieczorek Keith and Dolores Wright Catherine Ziegler
Mass Intentions
Monday, July 27	  	7:30 a.m.
St. Catherine	9:00 a.m.	       Holy Cross
		V Sue Ann Balaker by Dave & Cindy Harrison
Tuesday, July 28
	7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	        Holy Cross
		V Hattie & Ted V.B. by Family
Wednesday, July 29
	7:30 a.m. 	     St. Catherine
		V Michael Quenneville by Brother, Richard
			(1st Anniversary Remembrance)
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	         Holy Cross
		V Michael Gillman by Friends
Thursday, July 30
	7:30 a.m.	St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m.	         Holy Cross
		V Rosanne Lozowski-Arnold by Family & Friends
			(Birthday Remembrance)
Friday, July 31
	7:30 a.m.	     St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m.   	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Clair, Norbert & Diane Markel by
				Rita & Dennis Ludeman
		V Dorothy Miller by Family
			(Birthday Remembrance)
Saturday, August 1
	4:00 p.m.	St. Catherine
		V Frances Ferrell by Family
			(23rd Anniversary Remembrance)
		V Rosemary Nadrowski by Nadrowski Family
		V Ann Guillery by Bob & Barbara Monte
		V Louis Ponessa by Sue & Bruce Abel
	4:30 p.m.	           St. Mark
		V Victor Kubon by Jim and Carol Miller
	5:30 p.m. 	        Holy Cross
		V Edmund Schindler by The Kids
			(21st Anniversary & Birthday Remembrance)
		V Sue Ann Balaker by Phillamae Jaworowicz
		V Chuck Sharrow by Mother, Jacquelyn
			(3rd Anniversary Remembrance)
		V Mary Anne Markel by Ted & Eleanor Pilawski
Sunday, August 2
	7:30 a.m.	Holy Cross
		V Deceased Members of John & Margaret Umlauf Family
		V Michael Gillman by Joyce Keeley & Norma
	8:00 a.m. 	    St. Catherine
	9:30 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Leona Andrejewski by Page Family
		V Stanley Walendowski by Friend
		V Andrew DeSnyder by Family
		V Deceased Members of Lawrence & Mary Markel Family
10:00 a.m.  	        St. Catherine
		V Michael Lubinski by Diane Babij
		V James O'Driscoll by Ben Beckett
continued
		V Joan Davis by Vandenbassche & Davis Family
			(Wedding Anniversary Remembrance)
		V Rita Stefankiewcz by Phillip Herman
			(Anniversary Remembrance)
 10:30 a.m. 	              St. Mark
	V Irene Werth by Lynn Parfen
 11:30 a.m.    	     Holy Cross
		V Anthony Pizzo, Sr. by Stephen & Julie Saph
7:00 p.m. 	  St. Catherine
Our Lady On The River Parish	July 26, 2009	Page #
	The Seventeenth 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




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.

***Holy Cross
Catholic School***
(810) 765-3591 FAX:  (810) 765-9074
www.HolyCrossOnline.net
e-mail  school@holycrossonline.net
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

Thoughts from your Pastoral Associate
God blesses us abundantly,
Let us give thanks and praise!

	As we begin the sixth chapter of John's gospel, we find Jesus & the disciples on a hilltop surrounded by what could have easily been a stadium full of people,

enthusiastic and hungry, physically and spiritually.  Jesus satisfied their hungers. Jesus promises never to leave us hungry or thirsty.  Remember the Samaritan woman?

Jesus told her: “Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst - not ever. The water I give will be a spring within - bringing forth fountains of endless life” (John 4:13)  In

next week's scripture,  Jesus tells the crowd: “I am the Bread of Life.”  And today, after using the child's offering of all he had, and bringing abundance from them, Jesus

advises: “Don't waste your energy striving for perishable food.  Work for the food that nourishes your lasting life!” Over the next weeks, we'll be asked by God's word to reflect

on: What are you hungry for?  What are you looking for?
	Good questions indeed, since perhaps you've notice we're living in a world that's craving something new to satisfy our needs; financial security, physical well-being,

peaceful relationships and more. The five loaves and two fish of the gospel story can't compare in our day, The chance to load up on life's seeming necessities in bulk at

bargain prices, thinking life is better when you buy more or have more is ever before us. Ultimately, Jesus does offer the more, but if we're shopping for fulfillment,  we can't

do it like we shop for groceries.
	When we are fed and filled by Jesus, we will never be on empty. Life will still give us challenges and hurdles, yet if we keep the Lord at the center, offering all we

are, we will receive the gift of lasting peace and know God's abundance in His faithfulness, compassion and loving nourishment in our lives. The center of all spiritual life is

Jesus. Jesus has given us the awesome gift of Eucharist, His Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity to fulfill us, sustain us, and be our very Food of life, the full reality of our

faith. The most privileged place we will ever find fulfillment in life and have our hungers and thirst satisfied, in Jesus, is in the Eucharist. Each time we return home from

Sunday Mass having proclaimed the Mystery of our faith, we are assured of God's constant, unconditional love and strengthening care in all aspects of our lives, in every

moment of every day!
Saints in every vocation quest continues…….
	With Patricia Johnston, Patrick & Regina Lomasney, Mary Minnich, & John & Joann Vance discovering that St. James was the answer of last week's quest. For

this week, we present a saint who was my patron when I was known as a young Sister by another name. He still is a special patron saint, and I wear a medal of his image.

He served in the military before his conversion. He was ordained to the priesthood in the 16th century, and devoted his life to the care of the sick. Good searching to you!
Prayerful blessings to you and your family….
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
pastoralassociate@ourladyontheriver.net


Online calendars are on the parish and location websites.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
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


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



HC 5:30p Mass







StC 7:00p Mass


KC MC 7p Bingo



StC 6:00p Exposition and Adoration
HC9-12 Vacation Bible School
HC9-12 Vacation Bible School
HC9-12 Vacation Bible School
HC9-12 Vacation Bible School
HC9-12 Vacation Bible School


Died in Christ

Please remember in your prayers:

	V Barbara Stockwell

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

Liturgical Schedule
Day/Time
Lectors
Altar Servers
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Joann Sharrow
Danielle Banky
Sal Ponessa
5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Kathy LaLonde
Owen Rogus
Anna Tomlanovich
Hannah Yadon
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Bob Zweng
Anne Marie Heitz
Veronica Heitz
Dion Vanboekel
8:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Retta Kosciolek
Maria Winquest
Rachael Winquest
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Walter Street
Danielle Grusser
Jonathan Moreton
Rachael Moreton
10:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Don Zamborowski
Skye Jarskey
Nicholas Todino
10:30 a.m.
St. Mark

Jenny Laethem

11:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Paul Ivan
Veronica Delaharpe
Luke Redlawski
Jacob Redlawski
7:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Celebrant
Celebrant
4:30 p.m.
St. Mark
Mark Kosanke

Readings for the Week of July 26, 2009

Sunday:	2 Kgs 4:42-44/Eph 4:1-6/Jn 6:1-15
Monday:	Ex 32:15-24, 30-34/Mt 13:31-35
Tuesday:	Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28/Mt 13:36-43
Wednesday:	Ex 34:29-35/Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42
Thursday:	Ex 40:16-21, 34-38/Mt 13:47-53
Friday:		Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37/Mt 			13:54-58
Saturday:	Lv 25:1, 8-17/Mt 14:1-12
Next Sunday:	Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 			6:24-35
©Liturgical Publications Inc

Mass Schedule

Holy Cross, Marine City Site
	Saturday: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30; 9:30 & 11:30 	a.m.
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.

St. Catherine, Algonac Site
Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday:  8:00; 10:00 a.m.& 	7:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m.

St. Mark, Harsens Island Site
Saturday: 4:30 p.m.
(Memorial Day - end of September)
Sunday: 10:30a.m.
Tuesday - Friday:  9:00 a.m.

Holy Days - as announced

Locations

Marine City Site
610 S. Water St. • Marine City, MI 48039
810-765-3568 • Fax: 810-765-2974
Office Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Monday & Friday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
(Closed 1:00 -2:00 pm);
Saturday: 1:00 -5:30 pm

Algonac Site
1103 Washington St. • Algonac, MI 48001
810-794-3301 • Fax: 810-794-1849
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am-1:00 pm

Harsens Island Site
4190 Green Drive • P.O. Box 70
Harsens Island, MI 48028
810-748-3828 • Fax: 810-748-9148
Office Hours:
Tuesday-Friday: 9:30 am-12:30 pm


www.OurLadyontheRiver.net
“We're celebrating
		                ~come
Celebrate with us!”

You are cordially
invited to join


Sister Geraldine Arnold, csj

In a celebration of
Thanksgiving to God for
60 Years of
Religious Life as a
Sister of St. Joseph

On Sunday, August 9, 2009
Mass at 10:00 a.m.
St. Catherine Church, Algonac, MI

60th Jubilee Luncheon following Mass
St. Catherine Activity Center
1103 Washington Street
Algonac, MI  48001


Please RSVP-
Name and number of persons
     Attending _________
      By July 22, 2009 to Parish Office
Or Call 810-794-4965


Our Lady On The River Parish Stewardship of Treasure Report
Weekend of July 18 & 19, 2009
Amount in Sunday envelopes

 $  14,258.00

Families with envelopes
1702
Gifts from visitors (loose collection)
 $    1,411.25

Envelopes received this week
595
Children's envelopes

 $         13.25

(% of all stewards)
35%
Total Sunday Collection

 $  15,682.50



Weekly amount for parish operations

 $  17,720.00



over/under amount

 $   (2,037.50)



Flowers For The Altar

Weekend of July 25th and 26th

	The newly formed Altar Care Group extends an invitation to anyone who would like to provide fresh cut flowers for the altar.  Perhaps you are having a Mass said in

memory of a loved one, celebrating an anniversary or other milestones in your life and would like to provide the floral arrangements, to do so please contact the Algonac

office at 810-794-3301.  For more details please contact Linda Neumann at 810-794-4605.

	Flowers at St. Catherine for the weekend of July 25-26th were donated by the Sisters of St. Joseph for all 2009 Sister Jubilarians.
Have you registered your child(ren) yet???

Only one day left until VBS starts!~!~!~!

Volunteers are still welcome!
Are your kids ready to sink
 their teeth into BIG fun?

	Register your kids today! Ages preschool (potty trained) through 5th grade are invited to join the fun. Register after Mass this weekend, on-line at

www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/ourladyontheriver.or the first day in the Activity Center ~
 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
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

One in The Spirit Prayer and Bible Study Group

Summer 2009

July 28th	No Meeting
August 4th	Bill Richart, Healing Service
August 11th 	Witness and Testimony: How 			has God worked in your life?
August 16th	Prayer Group Picnic
		Jeanne & John's
August 18th	No Meeting
August 25	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.
Sharing the Gospel

	Jesus seemed to be surrounded by crowds a lot, didn't he? That's because no matter where he went, he helped people, he healed them, and he taught them about

God. In today's Gospel reading, one crowd was following Jesus all day, and now they were getting hungry for dinner. Instead of sending them back home, Jesus showed

everybody's God's amazing power. Jesus took a boy's lunch and made more than enough food for everybody to eat.

Prayer
Dear God, help me always to remember that you have the power to give us more than we need. Amen.

Something to Draw
Draw a picture of two fish and five loaves of bread.

Mission for the Week
The boy in today's Gospel shared his lunch. You can share food, too. Bring boxed and canned food to a food pantry in your neighborhood, and ask God to bless the people

who eat it.
- LPiResourceCenter.com

Request to Add Name to Prayer List

Name to add to list: _____________________________

Description of ailment: ___________________________

Name of person submitting:  ______________________

Phone of person submitting:  ______________________

____ Above person has agreed to have his/her name on the Prayer List of Our Lady on the River.
St. Catherine Ladies Guild Garage Sale
St. Catherine Activity Center

	Friday, July 24th 	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
	Saturday, July 25th 	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
	Sunday, July 26th 	9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
	Sunday is $1 bag day!
AYCE Breakfast
Marine City K of C

 6385 King Road
** TODAY ** Sunday, July 26th

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Pancakes/sausage/eggs/potatoes/
juice/coffee/milk.
Adults $6.00
Kids ages 6 - 10 $3.00; Preschoolers free
St. Mark's Men Club
50/50 Raffle Winner

Congratulations to...
Jim Baker
$190.00
One in the Spirit Prayer Group

invites you to a relaxing spirit filled evening of praise and worship with Bill Richart.

August 4th @ 6:45 p.m.
St. Catherine Church

A freewill offering will be collected.
St. Mark Men's Club
Annual Ferry Boat Ride

Friday, August 14th or
August 21st (if rained out)

Depart Harsens Island 7:00 p.m.
Tickets $35 a couple
$17.50 per person
See Jim Miller for tickets

Why we like Holy Cross

	My name is Allen Chaltron. My wife Kim and I made a decision two years ago to transfer our two children, Cale (7th grade) and Calista (5th grade) from St.

Augustine's school in Richmond to Holy Cross. This was probably one of the hardest decisions we have had to make regarding our children's education, but one we are glad

we made.
	From the time our children were born, Kim and I were committed to providing a Catholic, faith based education for our children. As well, we also are committed to

our children attending Cardinal Mooney.
	As we are from the Richmond area, we elected to enroll the children at St. Augustine's Catholic School. As time passed it became apparent that few children from

St. Augustine come to Cardinal Mooney after finishing the 8th grade. As our children grew older, this became more of a concern for us. We didn't want them to spend all

those years building friendships and not have them move along with them to high school. That's when Kim and I started to talk seriously about moving the children to Holy

Cross.
	In the spring of 2007 we attended the Holy Cross open house. We toured the school and spoke to the teachers and administration. We came back for a one on

one with the principal and the children shadowed their respective classes for a day. After many a late night discussion, worry and some tears our decision was made, the

children would start at Holy Cross in the 2007~2008 school year.
	Holy Cross first and foremost provides the faith-based education that we wanted for our children. Holy Cross provides challenging academics that prepare our

students for a smooth and successful transition to Cardinal Mooney. Holy Cross has a dedicated administration and staff who are always open and available to discuss your

child's performance and any concerns you may have. Holy Cross has a full offering of sports that encourage everyone to participate no matter the skill level.
	One of the biggest reasons why we like Holy Cross is the welcome we received when we came and the continued sense of belonging. The feeling we had after

joining Holy Cross was likened to that of walking into a friend's home, “Welcome, how are you, glad to see you, glad you're here.” You are welcomed to participate, join in

and be involved. That was something we hadn't felt before.
	In closing I would like to encourage other school parents and parishioners to spread the word about the good things Holy Cross has to offer. Encourage those who

are considering Holy Cross to do the same as Kim and I did, come in, talk to the administration and teachers. Speak to some parents, have your child shadow their class.

Even if you're not sure if you can afford it in these difficult economic times, financial support may be available.
	If you want a great faith based education that will prepare your child for the future, please seriously consider Holy Cross. I think you'll be glad you did.
Sincerely
Al and Kim Chaltron

WEEKLY PARISH PRAYER FOR
VOCATIONS COMMENTS

	It was an honor to have the crucifix and prayer manual in our home.  We all need to pray for all vocations and have the Holy Spirit guide us.
Mike and Chris Page

	We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Parish prayer for vocations.  It was a very uplifting experience.  We felt truly blessed.
Ron and Charlene Smith


	If you would like to take home the parish crucifix and prayer manual for a week of at-home prayer for vocations, please do!
	At the end of the 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. weekend Mass announcements,  the celebrant of the Mass will offer the opportunity to anyone interested.

Hope you'll give it a try.

“There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these for so many?” Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those

who were reclining, and also as much of the fish as they wanted.
 - Jn 6:9, 11
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 (August 4th) following the
7:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
and
the first Friday (August 7th) 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.
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:   _________________________

Harbor Health Corner

	Approximately two of every three Americans are overweight. Excess weight raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers. Increased stress and lack

of adequate sleep in addition to lack of exercise and an unhealthy diet lend to increased weight. Losing just a small amount of weight, about 10 % can lead to improvements

in your health. Exercise will not only burn calories but boost your metabolic rate, which will help your body to burn calories faster. Check with your physician before starting

any exercise or diet program.

Harbor Health Home Care
810-765-7144
Catholic Services Appeal 2009
"One Sows, Another Reaps"

CSA REPORT NUMBER 10
 
Parish Target for 2009	   	     $99,000
Amount Pledged for 2009 	     $76,313
 % of Target Received		       77%
Amount needed to meet goal	     $22,687
Average Amount of Gift   	          $125
Number of Potential Donors 	          1765
Number of Replies (including “zeros”)        612
 % of Participation                                  35%
	As Fr. Jim stated and is reflected above our CSA goal has been reduced to $99,000.  With only 35% of our registered families responding so far, we are still very

short of this lowered goal.  We realize times are hard for many and appreciate the sacrifices that have been made to help us reach this goal.  If those that have not

responded as of yet, would, we could easily make our goal and have extra transferred back to our parish.  Please support your parish.  If you have misplaced your pledge

card, just put your gift in an envelope marked “CSA” and we will insure it is properly credited.
	Any amount will be appreciated.  You might consider using the Pledge Method, this requires only a $10 initial contribution and nine monthly pledge payments of

$10 each.  With this method, the Archdiocese will send you a monthly reminder.  Of course, you can always make your contribution in one lump sum if you wish!  May God

bless you for your generosity!
Jesus is the bread of life who feeds us
continually with his very self.

St. Mary's Church
St. Clair

Garage Sale
August 13th-15th
(weekend of the M-29 sale)
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
located in the
St. Mary's School Gymnasium

Donations accepted until
 August 2nd.
Questions? Call 810-329-2899
“Hands Folded, Eyes Down,
Now What”

Retreat Director: Fr. Ron Kurzawa
September 11th - 13th
St. Mary's Retreat House
Oxford, MI

The cost for the retreat is $150. Which includes two night's lodging in a private room, 5 meals and tremendous opportunities to share with women of faith. For more

information please contact Chris Aiello at 586-263-5996 or Joan Fetty at 586-949-0869.
Altar Duty for August

August 7 & 14
Bea and Ted Zyrowski

August 21 & 28
Art & Julie Rose
Last Chance for CMC Tuition Assistance

	If your child attends Cardinal Mooney, you are a registered active member of Our Lady on the River Parish AND you completed the PSAS Tuition Assistance

Application through the Archdiocese, you may apply for assistance from the parish also.  To apply send a letter stating the students name and grade, the fact that you

completed the PSAS application, and that you are requesting assistance.  Mail to the parish office at 610 S. Water Street, Marine City, MI  48039 ATTN Tuition Assistance.

 Must be received by August 3rd.
Wedding Anniversary
August 2009

Alfred & Shirley Jankowski	  1st	56 year
Henry & Rosetta Babisz	  8th 	45 years
Bill & Donna Tebeau	  8th 	34 years
Edward & Darlene Kwiecinski	  22nd	34 years
Julio & Mary Moscone	  24th	60 years
Edward & Margaret Steinmetz	  24th	67 years
Michael & Diane Letourneau	  29th	29 years
Thomas & Barbara Molenda	  29th	50 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: ____________

Payable to ….

	When you are writing out a check to the parish please make checks payable to “Our Lady on the River”.  If you would like you can abbreviate by writing OLR.  All

the bank and vendor accounts are now registered as Our Lady on the River.  Thank you for helping to work through this merger together.



	On Sunday, July 4th Fr. Jim Lopez baptized and welcomed into the Our Lady on the River  Parish Family:

	Matthew David Bailey, son of David & Laura (Herring) Bailey.  Godparents are Christopher Bailey and Meggan Grassini.

	On Sunday, July 19th Fr. Jim Lopez baptized and welcomed into the Our Lady on the River  Parish Family:

	Nina Serenity Biondi, daughter Frank & Nina (Mondello) Biondi. Godparents are Gregory & Teresa Mondello.
	Gabriel Brant Jacobs, son of Jeremy & Angela (Bugeja) Jacobs.  Godparents are Stephen Bugeja and Kara Jacobs.
	Micah Patrick Arlow, son of Jason & Rachel (Huysentruyt) Arlow.  Godparents are Kari Sugars and Jeff Huysentruyt.
	Lilyana Clara Martin, daughter of Jim & Caroline (Stoffel) Martin.  Godparents are Vince & Melissa Collins.

Pray that, as they grow, Christ will always
be shining a  presence in their lives