Our Lady On The River Parish 	Holy Cross, Marine City; St. Catherine, Algonac; St. Mark, Harsens Island
Sponsor of the Week 	Kenneth J. McCormick, D.D.S.
August 16, 2009 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time


Please pray for our sick and suffering


Hank Babisz  Betty Baker Maggie Barnes Judy Biland     Angela Bills
Bill & Rita Boulier
Fr. Leo Broderick
Dean Bryeans Jacob Bryson
Andrea DeVolder
Rosemarie        Dinehart
Wendy Furtah     Marge Hamlin
Tim Henshaw
Nina Johnson
Irene Kajder
Richard Koss James Kuykendall  Harry Lisee     Joseph Lopez Mary Lorkowski Pat Macy  Marcella Markel Paul Markle       Josephine Michalski     Sally O'Neil    Thomas Ostin Sophia Palmer Theresa          Pawlowski
Sandy Polomas
Cora Plummer Rocko Prinzivilli Bill Sadecki   Lorena Sadler Walter Sawkin Helen     Schweihofer   Bill Scott  Tommy     Skladerna    Evelyn Smith Bob Soulliere Barbara Susan
Stevens Family 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


Request to Add Name to Prayer List

Name to add to list: _____________________________

Description of ailment: ___________________________

Submitted by:__________________Phone: __________

____ Above person has agreed to have his/her name on the Prayer List of Our Lady on the River.
Payable to ….


Mass Intentions
Monday, August 17		7:30 a.m. 	St. Catherine
		V Jim Kuptz by Wife
			(4th Anniversary Remembrance)
9:00 a.m.	Holy Cross
		V Jessica Jarnot by Grandparents & Family
			(5th Anniversary Remembrance)
Tuesday,  August 18
	7:30 a.m. 	St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Sr. Mary Conrad Kreusel, csj by Doreatha Markel
Wednesday, August 19
	7:30 a.m. 	St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Grace Beauchamp Filion by Friends
Thursday, August 20
	7:30 a.m.	St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m.	Holy Cross
		V Ted & Mary Bieszczad by Family
Friday, August 21
	7:30 a.m.	St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m.   	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Ted Pilawski by Jeanne Markel
Saturday, August 22
4:00 p.m.	St. Catherine
		V Annie, Abrert & Eugene Bessette by Family
		V Mary Check by Family
	4:30 p.m.	St. Mark
	5:30 p.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Angeline Kloka by Family & Friends
		V Rosanne Lozowski-Arnold by Family & Friends
		V Marge Czerniawski by Jim & Helen Arlow
Sunday, August 23
	7:30 a.m.	Holy Cross
		V Vera Evans by Bergil & Marie McTevia
	8:00 a.m. 	St. Catherine
	9:30 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Leroy Zweng by Grace Halpin & Family
		V Julia Lipko by The Ted Bieszczad Family
		V Thomas Pietrykowski by Don & Janet Turke
10:00 a.m.  	St. Catherine
		? Intentions of Sr. Geraldine Arnold by Bill & Jan Roland
 10:30 a.m. 	St. Mark
	V Dolores Lanagan by Sister Barbara Ann Borkowski
11:30 a.m.				Holy Cross
		V McPherson, Diederich, Irvine & Ulrich Families
		V Thomas H. MacKenzie by Daughter
			(10th Anniversary Remembrane)
7:00 p.m. 	St. Catherine
	For the People of Our Lady on the River Parish

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

Thoughts from your Pastoral Associate
God's ways are faithfulness and love;
Let us give thanks and praise!

	Today's Gospel begins with the final verse of last week - reminding us that it is Jesus' surprise message that actually causes the reaction we'll hear next week.  What began in John's chapter six - the amazing feeding of 5,000 - which focused on a quest for faith, concludes with a scene of rejection in John:6:60.
	Jesus sets the table of faith for all who would believe.  “I am the living bread that came down from heaven;” said Jesus.  “Whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.”  Jesus offers us the living bread of His own Body and Blood - which brings us into a deep relationship with God.
	Breaking bread with someone was a sign of true intimacy in the ancient world - a sign that those who participated in the meal were bonded for life.  Jesus offers Himself to the world - so that we may experience eternal and abundant life - taking in all that He offers - receiving the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and the daily strength to live life to the full with an eternal perspective.  We are united in intimacy for life, and as Mother Teresa of Calcutta said: “In each of our lives, Jesus comes as the bread of life - to be eaten, to be consumed by us.  This is how He loves us.  Then Jesus comes into our human life as the hungry one, the other, hoping to be fed with the bread of our life - our hearts loving, our hands serving.”
	We are invited today to believe in one strength:  The Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Our Lord Who gives us life.  The Eucharist nourishes us on our road of life, moment by moment.  God is the only one whose love can keep us living life abundantly for all time.  Grasping and living this truth really depends on our response and how great our inner desire to be one with the Lord and one another really is.
Come and see, taste and see the goodness of the Lord!
VBS “got the dock rockin”!
	The Thursday morning I was able to visit the Vacation Bible School at our parish was a delightful time.  I saw fearless kids shining forth God's light, and teens in Bayou Crews working with happy, adventurous adult Bayou Leaders, motivated by the zeal of Stacy and Cathy,  It was evident that all loved working with children and helping them grow in their faith.
	Thank you over and over again to all the volunteers for the awesome, exciting time you provided during that week.  The Bible Themes, and clever Stations set up were creative centers of fun and faith, with good music, good games, good crafts, good movies, good stories, good praying, and good snacks!  All the bayou crews discovered that God is powerful and present and that He loves each and every one of us very much! Thanks also to all who donated in any way to the success of the VBS. God bless everyone.
Saints in every vocation quest…
	Kudos to those who found St. Lawrence to be the one!  The winners - John & Joann Vance, Mary Minnich, Pat & Regina Lomasney, Pat Johnston and Delores Stone - the prizes are mounting!  So now, who is the one whom Pope Pius XI named as the universal patron of orphans and abandoned children?  He was ordained a priest in 1518.
Peace and prayerful love to all,
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
pastoralassociate@ourladyontheriver.net


Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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18
19
20
21
22
23
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
Holy Cross School Open House  10a-2p
StC 8:15a St. Vincent de Paul
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StC 4:00p Mass
HC 8:15a Rosary
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
StM 4:30p Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
Marysville 10a Bingo
KC MC 7p Bingo
StM 9:30a St. Mark Women's Guild

HC 5:30p Mass
StC 6:00p Exposition and Adoration
StM 7:30p St. Mark Men's Club





StC 7:00p Mass
Our Lady on the River Hospitality

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

Please remember in your prayers:

	V Casimere Mihal
	V Wilfred Cohrs
	V Henry Sobkowski

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

Liturgical Schedule
Day/Time
Lectors
Altar Servers
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Joann Sharrow
Maria Winquest
Rachael Winquest
5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Shelee Shcweihofer
Brandon Downey
Rachelle LaFontaine
Natalie Sykes
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Theresa Whitenight
Gabby Alarie
Stone Moody
Dion Vanboekel
8:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Gary Kupper
Danielle Banky
Alex May
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Barbara Shonk
Caroline Glowski
Danielle Grusser
Natalie Tipton
10:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Nick Licari
Nicholas Todino
Alexis Semaan
10:30 a.m.
St. Mark

Ashley & Emily
Corriveau

11:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Don Smith
Maggie Bachler
Ginny Fielhauer
Grace Fielhauer
7:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Celebrant
Celebrant
4:30 p.m.
St. Mark
Stephanie Spencer

Readings for the Week of August 16, 2009

Sunday:	Prv 9:1-6/Eph 5:15-20/Jn 6:51-58
Monday:	Jgs 2:11-19/Mt 19:16-22
Tuesday:	Jgs 6:11-24a/Mt 19:23-30
Wednesday:	Jgs 9:6-15/Mt 20:1-16
Thursday:	Jgs 11:29-39a/Mt 22:1-14
Friday:		Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22/Mt 22:34-40
Saturday:	Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17/Mt 23:1-12
Next Sunday:	Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Eph 5:21-32 or
		 5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-69

©Liturgical Publications Inc
August 16, 2009  •  Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time


Pastor's Message

	The Gospel of John continues to remind us of the sacrifice Christ made for us by the shedding of his blood on the cross. Jesus reconciled and mediated the relationship torn between God and man by surrendering himself as the Paschal Lamb. Our Lord was obedient to the Father and accepted death so we could have life eternal. But his gift did not end on the cross for he gave us a memorial of his sacrifice through the reception of his body and his blood. The past few weeks in our scripture passages we have heard about food and not so much drink. This week the theme pertaining to the readings focus on the drink which we will partake in one day.
	Christ's blood is given to us at the Eucharistic celebration because Jesus wanted us to taste of the meal that will be shared at the eternal banquet. The drink that gives us life is different than the drink that makes us the life of the party. There is a great distinction between the two. For one, the drink that we may partake in at a social gathering or party can have different types of impacts on us. It can make us happy or sad; very numb or very sensitive; angry or calm. Alcohol can have a different type of impact on people. Each person reacts in their own way when consuming “spirited drinks”. That is why St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians is a great warning to us. Consumption of too much alcohol can lead us into great sin which can have lasting impacts on the lives of many. St. Paul wants the Holy Spirit to guide us in life and not the spirits of the alcohol to lead us.
	This is the great distinction because Christ's blood received through the form of wine and the wine itself. When we receive the blood of Jesus, we enable ourselves in becoming one with the Savior. He not only shares his passion with us but he gives of his blood so that we can truly have life with him. That is what makes our bond with Jesus so perfect because Christ sprinkles the covenant with his own flesh and blood. Although we receive Christ in the form of wine it is truly his blood that we are partaking in. Many Christians, especially Catholics, think that what we receive in the Eucharistic celebration is more symbolic than the real presence of Jesus. Maybe that is why we have so many fallen away Catholics who continually question their faith because they are not allowing the Holy Spirit to direct them in life. That is why St. Paul has right even today: “Make the most of the present opportunity, for these are evil days.”
	The Holy Spirit, which is another gift from God, directs us constantly to make the most out of the opportunity in receiving the blood of the savior to strengthen and encourage us during these tough times. For it is Christ and only Christ who can save us from the power of the Evil One.
	I pray that you have a blessed week and know that I am praying for you as continue to travel during these Summer Days!
Fr. Jim

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: 10:30 a.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:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Closed 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.)

Algonac Site
1103 Washington St. • Algonac, MI 48001
810-794-3301 • Fax: 810-794-1849
Office Hours:
Monday-Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.


www.OurLadyontheRiver.net



Our Lady On The River Parish Stewardship of Treasure Report
Weekend of August 8 & 9, 2009
Amount in Sunday envelopes

 $  15,135.25

Families with envelopes
1702
Gifts from visitors (loose collection)
 $    1,386.63

Envelopes received this week
608
Children's envelopes

 $         10.50

(% of all stewards)
36%
Total Sunday Collection

 $  16,532.38



Weekly amount for parish operations

 $  17,720.00



over/under amount

$  (1,187.62)




	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.  					       Thank You!!
Catholic Services Appeal 2009
"One Sows, Another Reaps"

Parish Target for 2009	   	     $99,000
Amount Pledged for 2009 	     $79,307
 % of Target Received		       80%
Amount needed to meet goal	     $19,693
Average Amount of Gift   	          $123
Number of Potential Donors 	          1765
Number of Replies (including “zeros”)    638
 % of Participation                                  36%

	With only 36% of our families pledges in we are within $20,000.00 of our goal. Imagine were we could be with 50% or 75% participation, the surplus would go to our savings and future projects tax free instead of the shortfall coming from savings.
Young Adult and Campus Ministry
	Young adults from the across the Archdiocese of Detroit are invited to “Prayer and Scripture,” the 2nd annual Young Adult Scripture Symposium, to be held next Saturday, August 22, at Transfiguration Parish in Southfield.
	Your gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal fund the Office for Young Adult and Campus Ministry, which ministers to young adults in their late teens, 20s and 30s, both married and single, through events like this daylong conference.
	“Prayer and Scripture” will focus on how to integrate the reading of Scripture into daily prayer life. The day will also include workshops, Eucharistic Holy Hour and Reconciliation. The cost of $10 includes lunch.
	For more information  go to www.AODonline.org.

A Note From The Principal

    With all of the storms we have been having over the past week, I have thought a lot about the importance of storms.  While they may be scary for some, they are thrilling for others.  While they do damage, they also bring growth by removing old trees and providing much needed rain.  Our lives can often feel stormy, and as our surroundings change, we work to weather the 'storms' and make good use of their many benefits.
	As the world around us changes, I urge you to make a change in your life by enrolling your children at Holy Cross Catholic School.  We provide a quality academic program with the added benefit of being immersed in our faith.  We consider parents our partners in education, and work together to meet all of YOUR children's needs.  Please call our office at 810-765-3591 to learn more about our programs or be connected with one of our many families who will be happy to share their experiences with you.  We are also hosting an open house for both current and new families next Sunday, August 23rd from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please come and meet our teachers and our families and see why Holy Cross is right for you.
	As your youngest Crusaders are working on potty training, please consider using preschool as a helpful tool.  So many little ones want to go to school like their older siblings and cousins.  What a better way to accomplish this goal while building an educational foundation?
	One reason that many families do not take advantage of Catholic education is they feel that they can't afford the tuition. I would love it if we could offer a tuition-free education for the students of our parish; that is not something we are able to do.  There are ways, however, to make tuition affordable for your family.  One major tool we have to assist in tuition reduction is ABSOLUTELY FREE! That tool is SCRIP.   Please call the school office, or stop in the SCRIP office, which is located in the school building in the religious education office, for more information.

In His Service,
Mrs. Amanda Lund
Sharing the Gospel

	During Mass the priest changes the bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus Christ. He uses the same words that Jesus did at the Last Supper. "This is my body. This is my blood." When you receive the holy Eucharist, Jesus lives inside you. You live in Jesus. His being with you will help you say, "No," to evil and "Yes," to good.

Prayer
Lord, bless all that I eat and drink so that I may follow you forever.                                                                     Amen

Something to Draw
Draw yourself and your family at a table bowing your heads for the blessing.

Mission for the Week
I will clean my room without complaining.
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R.C.I.A. -
Why do Catholics do that?

	Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church?   Perhaps you've been thinking about becoming a member of Our Lady on the River Parish, or perhaps you are just curious about what Catholics believe.  Please plan to join us on September 28th at 11:00 a.m. for coffee and dessert and a 30 minute question-and-answer session.  We'll meet at St. Catherine Church and all are welcome.
	For more information, please email Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak- pastoralassociate@ourladyontheriverparish.net or fill in the form below and return to any parish site office.
YES, I AM INTERESTED IN R.C.I.A.

Name:__________________________

Address:________________________

City, Zip________________________

Phone:__________________________
Holy Cross SVdP

	Thank everyone  for their generous response to our request for assistance with our Food Bank.  Please continue your support, always needed are Pasta, pasta sauce, Potato dinners, canned fruit, Hamburger Helper etc.
OLR
What Religion Means to Me

	Last year the 6th grade Religion Education class was asked to write a paragraph of What Religion Means to Me.  Following comes from Luke Kuecken.

	“Religion means to me getting to god and your community and volunteering for others in your free time-helping time. A strong man stands up for himself a stronger man stands up for other's not just himself. A stronger man will be the one. You should donate what you have money, blood, etc…A strong man is really not a strong man if he has money. He is really strong if he donates some money. Say you want to get some candy and you see a donation table, don't get the candy, and donate the $5. We should take part in your community. Help is what a lot of people need. Also, some of your time - it's nice to be nice. So take part. Hope caring time is what cancer people need. If god sees a lot of people giving time and saying prayers and giving hope and caring, he will give a miracle. I bet one person has cancer in Marine City and only ¼ of the city not caring so that means one person I know had ¾ of the city who cared. It was cured. You know what happened a Miracle happened, so care be the stronger man not just a strong man.”
Vacation Bible School 2009
God Sightings

	As we traveled thru the bayou during vacation bible school we witnessed many God Sightings. It started with all the generous donations from our parish members. We received donations from two businesses: carpet tubes from Custom Floor Coverings and 50 large cardboard boxes from Cargill Salt. Next we saw many volunteers build, paint, create and assemble decorations to turn Holy Cross gym and school into a crocodile dock bayou. We then saw God again as 68 fearless kids arrived for an exciting adventure, discovering God's presence, power, love, life, and care along with over 33 volunteers!
	Along the way we also saw God Sightings in the form of Father Lopez who offered his support and prayers, Parish Secretaries who assisted in making copies, taking registrations, gathering donated items, answering questions and putting items in the bulletin and the Holy Cross janitorial staff who tolerated our many messes. We are very grateful for all who helped make VBS 2009 a success and look forward to next year's VBS, to be held the end of July. May you all enjoy the many God sightings in your life.
VBS Directors
Cathy Balduck, Sarah Breen
and Stacy Goulette
Ford Field Tour

	Sponsored by Algonac Knights of Columbus Council #7227.  $20 per person; $5 extra for a 30 minute mini clinic for kids (punt, pass and catch)
Friday, November 13, 2009
Bus leaves Algonac Council at 11:00 a.m.
Tour is at 1:00 p.m.
	We plan to eat at Hockey Town Cafe after the tour (purchase of meal is your own responsibility).  Deadline to register is October 10th, payment due by October 20th.
	For more information or to register, call Jim Alexie at 586-291-4066 or 586-725-4432 or e-mail at jaalexie@comcast.net or jaalexie@yahoo.com.
St. Mark Men's Club
Meeting Monday
 August 17, 2009
Activity Center
7:30 p.m.
Religious Education News

	Our Religious Education classes for Kindergarten will begin on Sunday September 13th from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. in Holy Cross School.
	Evening classes for grades one through eight will begin on Monday September 14th and Tuesday September 15th. Both will start in Holy Cross Church at 5:30 p.m. this is mandatory for each student and a parent.  Registration forms and letters were sent home with the oldest child last April. If anyone needs another form you will find it on our website www.ourladyontheriver.net
	We are in need of a few dedicated teacher volunteers for this school year. If you feel the calling to help guide our children in the Catholic faith and could do so one evening a week for 1hour and 15 minutes please call me at 810-765-8300. We have a wonderfully supportive staff who will assist you all the way.
Enjoy the summer
Mrs. Margie Smith
DRE

One in The Spirit Prayer and Bible Study Group




** Today August 16th **
Prayer Group Picnic
Jeanne & John's

	There will not be any other meetings in the month of August.  The next meeting will be September 1st.  Our meetings are held on Tuesday evenings @ 6:45 p.m. in the St. Catherine Chapel. All parishioners are welcome to join us. 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.
Protecting God's Children

	Any adult that wishes to work in any capacity with the children in the school or the parish, such as room parent, chaperone for field trips or other events must have completed a Protecting God's Children class and a criminal background check.  Our Lady on the River Parish will be hosting a Protecting God's Children Workshop in the Holy Cross Activity Center, on Saturday September 12th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
	If you would like to attend you must be pre-registered. You may do so online at www.virtus.org and follow the prompts. If you have any questions please call Mrs. Margie Smith in the Religious Education Office at 810-765-8300.
Called to Serve Workshop

	All youth in Grades 9 - 12 who volunteer in a position involving children are required to attend a Called to Serve Workshop.  the program is designed to guide, empower and encourage teens to promote and model safe and nurturing behavior in their jobs, service and volunteer roles within their schools, parishes and the greater community.
	St. Augustine in Richmond is offering this workshop on Thursday, August 27th from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.   Please contact Tina Kovalcik at 586-727-9290 ext 125 for registration information.  Or you may pick up a registration form in the Marine City Parish Office.

St. Mark Women's Guild
Meeting Thursday
August 20, 2009
After 9:00 a.m. Mass
Activity Center
Gary Barr teaches everyone that God is with us.
At Crawfish Crafts & Missions kids make comfort critters for operation kid-to-kid learning that God cares for us with Carol Fett and
Linda Janiszewski
Stacy Goulette Leads everyone in learning songs about God.
A special thank you to all these bayou volunteers and
those not pictured who hugged kids, shared God's love.. and ate Bugs and Boils without batting an eye!
Future volunteers!
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
	As Father Jim said last week, the parish offices will be closed this coming week, August 17- August 22 for a staff in-service and retreat.

	The new office hours for the Algonac and the Marine City sites will begin Monday, August 24th.
The Algonac office will be open
Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
The Marine City office will be open
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
OLR