Our Lady On The River Parish 	Holy Cross, Marine City; St. Catherine, Algonac; St. Mark, Harsens Island
September 13, 2009
Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sponsor of the Week  Galley Food & Spirits, Algonac



Mass Intentions
Monday, September 14	Exaltation of Holy Cross
	For the People of Our Lady on the River Parish
	7:30 a.m. 	St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m.	Holy Cross
Tuesday,  September 15
	7:30 a.m. 	St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Helen Schulz by Family
			(1st Anniversary Remembrance)
Wednesday, September  16
	7:30 a.m. 	St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Eugene Pollock by Glover Family
Thursday, September 17
	7:30 a.m.	St. Catherine
		V Rodney Johnston by Wife
		V Helen George by Jackie & Bob Pontseele
	9:00 a.m. 	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m.	Holy Cross
		V Teresa Niemic by Family
			(1st Anniversary Remembrance)	V Robert Abraam by Wife, Linda
			(Birthday Remembrance)
Friday, September 18
	7:30 a.m.	St. Catherine
		V Sylvester's Grandmother by Carol & Matt Fett
	9:00 a.m.   	St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V LeRoy Zweng by Charley Yates & Margie Smith
Saturday, September 19
1:30 p.m.       Wedding 	Holy Cross
		? Erin Keating & Monte Burgett
4:00 p.m.	St. Catherine
		V Richard Rietzler by Family
			(Birthday Remembrance)
		V Mary Check by Family
		V George Demres by Family
			(9th Anniversary Remembrance)
	4:30 p.m.	St. Mark
		V Mary Kay Blaszkowski by Bob and Norma Steven
	V Fred Rose by the Lehman Family
	5:30 p.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Angeline Kloka by Family & Friends
		V Michael Streitz by Bill & Louise Streitz
			(3rd Anniversary Remembrance)
		V Emma Oullette by Bill & Dee Dee Stockwell
Sunday, September 20
	7:30 a.m.	Holy Cross
		V Ottilie Zimmerman by Edwin & Shirley Steinmetz
		V Michael Gillman by Jim, Janey & Cindi Wade
	8:00 a.m. 	St. Catherine
		V Mary Agnes McQuade by Steve & Joanne Arnold
	9:30 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Teresa Niemic by Niemic Family
			(1st Anniversary Remembrance)	V Ted & Mary Bieszczad by Family
		V LeRoy Zweng by Hank & Pat Marwin                con't
10:00 a.m.  	St. Catherine
		? Living & Deceased 2009 CSJ Jubilarians
 10:30 a.m. 	St. Mark
		? Health of Joanne Tuckowski by Family
		? Health of Tim Henshaw by Beau Seeman
11:30 a.m.	Holy Cross
		V Tony Pizzo by Anna, Linda, Midge & Kate
7:00 p.m. 	NO MASS; NO ADORATION


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
	Who are you?   How do you introduce yourself?  It's always a bit intriguing how any

of us choose to define ourselves and explain to someone who we are.  Job interviewers

frequently begin by saying:  “Tell me about yourself.”  Where one begins is usually more

revealing than the facts they give.  Many times there is a temptation to define ourselves

by our successes and accomplishments.
	In today's Gospel, the question Jesus poses “But who do you say that I am?” may

suggest that He wants each of us, personally, to know Him well.  In the Gospel text, that

question led to Peter's response that Jesus is “the Christ.”   Jesus then begins to fill in

the blanks, and give insight into the meaning of discipleship for all of us.
	Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said: “Discipleship requires us to make a fundamental

decision to follow Jesus and to accept the consequences of that decision.  There is a cost

to discipleship.  Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace

without Jesus Christ.  It is an intellectual assent.  It requires no moral courage.  Costly

grace is the grace of discipleship, of really and truly following the way of Jesus Christ -

a way that leads first to the cross before it leads to resurrection.”
	Discipleship in our time is a genuine investment.  It requires an unselfish

commitment and authentic ministry.   Jesus reminds us: “If you would follow Me, follow

where life would lead.  If you would be My disciple, deny yourself, take up your cross and

follow Me.”
	“Discipleship involves trying to make life better for others, going beyond

ourselves to improve the lives of others.” says Joan Chittister, osb.
Pope Benedict XVI adds: “The courage to bind oneself permanently, the unconditional Yes -

that is discipleship.”
	This all suggests for us that being attentive to someone else's needs should be the

lens through which we look upon life as Jesus modeled for us in His life, as our parents

and grandparents demonstrated for us in their lives.  This means we will need courage,

energy, faith and vision in accepting the challenge of being disciples of Jesus.  It

implies a commitment of a confirming love for others, without limit.
Following Jesus or not is left up to us.  Jesus challenges all of us who would be His

disciples to seek humble generosity, reconciliation, selfless service and community. God

knows it isn't easy.
	Who are you?  How do you define yourself?  How do you respond to Jesus' question?

We can't look to a spokesperson to answer for us.  We can look to this Gospel, though, as a

reference point in making clear our decision and response.
Saints in every vocation quest….
	Congratulations to those who discovered St. Robert Bellarmine in last week's quest.

 It's amazing!  Kudos to John & Joann Vance, Patrick & Regina Lomasney, Dolores Stone, and

Mary Minnich.  I really thought it would be a stumper!   The life of this week's saint

shows that we can never know how much good we do when we accept our sufferings with faith.

He was born in 1803, and after three years in parish work, joined the Marist Fathers and

became a missionary.
Peace to you and prayer for your needs,
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
pastoralassociate@ourladyontheriver.net


Parish Calendar
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 3p Reconciliation
Sunday Masses
HC 7:30 a; 9:30a;
11:30 a
StC 8:00 a; 10:00 a;
7:00 p
StM 10:30 a
StC 8:15a St. Vincent de Paul
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StM 9:00a Mass
StC 4:00p Mass
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
StC 7p Healing Mass

HC 5:30p Mass
StC 6:00p NO Exposition and Adoration
HC 7 pm Funraiser Mtg
MC 9a-3p Farmers Mkt




StC 7:00p NO Mass
Died in Christ

Please remember in your prayers:

	V Harry Lisee
	V Keith Wright

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
Bob Pontseele
Aaron Milenbaugh
Alan Milenbaugh
5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Don Smith
Ginny Fielhauer
Grace Fielhauer
CJ Jagielo
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Bill Zweng
Julia Blicharz
Anne Marie Heitz
Veronica Heitz
8:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Retta Kosciolek
Danielle Banky
Alex May
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Barbara Shonk
Jonathan Moreton
Rachael Moreton
Kody Obrzut
10:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Tony/Judy
     Antkowiak
Maria Winquest
Rachael Winquest
10:30 a.m.
St. Mark

Stephanie
     Spencer

11:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Richard Bober
Caleb Herbert
Lucy Herbert
Natalie Sykes
7:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Celebrant
Celebrant
4:30 p.m.
St. Mark
Jenny & Jim
     Laethem

Readings for the Week of September 13, 2009

Sunday:	Is 50:5-9a/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35
Monday:	Nm 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17
Tuesday:	1 Tm 3:1-13/Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35
Wednesday:	1 Tm 3:14-16/Lk 7:31-35
Thursday:	1 Tm 4:12-16/Lk 7:36-50
Friday:		1 Tm 6:2c-12/Lk 8:1-3
Saturday:	1 Tm 6:13-16/Lk 8:4-15
Next Sunday:	Wis 2:12, 17-20/Jas 3:16---4:3/Mk 9:30-37

©Liturgical Publications Inc


September 13, 2009  •  Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.


Please pray for our sick and suffering

Arley Antoine
Hank Babisz  Betty Baker Maggie Barnes
Joseph Bica
Judy Biland     Angela Bills
Bill & Rita Boulier
Fr. Leo Broderick
Dean Bryeans Jacob Bryson
Thomas Delor, Jr.
Andrea DeVolder
Rosemarie
Dinehart
Wendy Furtah     Marge Hamlin
Tim Henshaw
Alvin Jones
Nina Johnson
Irene Kajder
Richard Koss James Kuykendall
Sam Leszczynski
Peter Licari
Joseph Lopez Mary Lorkowski
Sally Lozen
Pat Macy  Marcella Markel Paul Markle
Amanda
McClenaghan
Josephine
Michalski     Sally O'Neil    Thomas Ostin Sophia Palmer Theresa
Pawlowski
Judy Piotrowski
Sandy Polomas
Cora Plummer Rocko Prinzivilli
Peg Ralston
Bill Sadecki   Lorena Sadler
Walter Sawkin Helen
Schweihofer   Bill Scott
Laura Siecinski
Tommy
Skladerna
Evelyn Smith
Joan Smith
Bob Soulliere
Avi Ben Stella
Barbara Susan
Stevens Family Jessica Thomas             Patrick Tierney Alice Trader Ashleigh

Tranchemontagne George and Tena VanLoon Tracy Warner Leona Weaver JoAnn White Paulette
Wieczorek   Dolores Wright Catherine Ziegler


Our Lady On The River Parish Stewardship of Treasure Report
Weekend of September 5 & 6, 2009
Amount in Sunday envelopes

 $  15,734.53

Families with envelopes
1702
Gifts from visitors (loose collection)
 $    1,578.23

Envelopes received this week
615
Children's envelopes

 $         10.86

(% of all stewards)
36%
Total Sunday Collection

 $  17,323.62



Weekly amount for parish operations

 $  17,720.00



over/under amount

$  (396.38)



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.

A Note From The Principal

     This Monday is the Feast of the Holy Cross.  This is a special day for our school as

we celebrate our feast day.  The cross is a symbol we look upon frequently.  We begin and

end our school days with prayer, making the Sign of the Cross.  We look to the cross when

we are praying because we see Jesus on the crucifix.  We take up the crosses that we are

all given and follow Jesus' example by bearing them with as much grace as we can.  I pray

that the crosses you carry will be lightened by your faith.
	School is well underway at Holy Cross.  Our students and teachers are actively

engaged in building both academic and spiritual foundations for life.  It is truly a

blessing to see our students in action.  We have room to welcome you and your children to

our Holy Cross family.  Please contact the school office for more information.
	Speaking of action:  it is time for Holy Cross sports!  Our football team opened

the season this weekend against St. Augustine.  Next weekend, our boys have a bye, but will

be back in action on Saturday, September 26 against McCormick Catholic Academy.  Game time

is 10:30 a.m. at the China Township Park.  Our girls' basketball teams will be playing

Monday, September 14 at McCormick Catholic Academy.  Wednesday is our home opener against

St. Peter's.  Games begin at 6:30 p.m.  We hope to see you there!
	Are you looking to renew your favorite magazine subscription?  The Holy Cross

Boosters' Club is hosting the annual magazine sale.  Please contact one of our school

families or the school office at 810-765-3591 for more information.
	Have you bought SCRIP lately?  Did you know that SCRIP has numerous office hours?

You can also drop off an order and pick it up later if you can't make the office hours.  I

hope you will take a few minutes to see how SCRIP can work for you and YOUR parish school.

In His Service,
Mrs. Amanda Lund, Principal
principal@holycrossonline.net

Ladies Auxiliary News

	It's your last chance to buy tickets for the sports Raffle we are having.  If you

would like to buy tickets, please call Rose at 810-794-3187 or Jan at 810-794-7489.
	Our Baby Shower will be Sunday, October 4th after the 8:00 a.m. Mass at the K of C

Hall in Algonac.  Please bring an unwrapped baby gift.  Brunch will be provided.  Please

RSVP by September 29th by calling Rose or Jan.

R.C.I.A. -
What's It All About?
Why Do Catholics Do That?

	Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church?  Are you searching

for a deeper relationship with God? Are you interested in becoming a member of the Catholic

community?
	The RCIA, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults provides a process for people who

wish “consciously and freely to seek the living God and enter the way of faith and

conversion as the Holy Spirit enters their hearts” (RCIA 1).
	If you're already a Catholic member of our parish, think about inviting someone you

know to come with you  on Sunday, September 27th 11:00 a.m. for coffee, tea, and dessert

and a 30 minute question-and-answer session.  We'll meet at St. Catherine Church and all

are welcome.
	For more information, email Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak at

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:__________________________

Religious Education News
Are Your Children Registered???

	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 are available on our website

www.ourladyontheriver.net under the commissions & committees tab.
	We are in need of a couple more teacher volunteers. If you 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.
Special Announcement …
Grades 6 & 7 for Monday evening are both closed.

Mrs. Margie Smith
DRE

OLR
Volunteer Lunch Helpers Needed

     We are in need of a few helpers during the school lunch period, 10:40 - 11:30 a.m.

You do not have to commit to every day, all help is appreciated.
     Any parent, grandparent, etc interested in helping please contact the school office at

810-765-3591.

Pastor's Message

	The other day we remembered the anniversary of 9/11 or Patriot's Day. To this day,

it is the most tragic event that I have witnessed on television. I was late for my Trinity

class taught by Bishop Quinn that morning and could not concentrate during the entire hour.

I kept wondering what was going to happen next in our country and in our world. How are the

people going to respond? From that moment, our country rose from this tragedy with the

intent of never allowing this type of violence to enter within our borders again; and never

forgetting that we should be proud being called an American. And in order to safeguard our

country and her freedoms sacrifices must be made for the good of all.
	I make reference to Patriot's Day in relation to our Gospel passage from St. Mark.

Jesus directs an important question to his followers: “Who do people say that I am?” The

disciples throw out many names however Peter is the one who reveals Jesus as the Christ.

Peter's revelation did not come based on what other people were saying. It came through the

Holy Spirit who opened Peter's heart and mind to see Jesus as our Father in Heaven sees

Jesus. Peter sees Jesus as the one who would be the Savior of the world. Despite his

revelation and knowledge, Peter still falls back to thinking as society thinks. He could

not accept that Jesus would have to suffer and die. Nobody wants to hear that the hero must

suffer, experience rejection and be killed on a cross. Our mindsets have not changed over

generations because we say the same thing today. Our heroes should not have to suffer in

any way, especially dying.
	Yet, if you really hear what Jesus is asking of us in regards to discipleship, he

is telling us that we must be selfless in all our deeds. That is what it means to be called

Christian. For if we follow the example of Christ the Lord, we are embracing all of his

teachings and not just some of his teachings; then we will know the true meaning of saving

one's soul for we will take up our cross and follow him. When people see our faith and

works demonstrated then they will know that we are Christian. For a Christian will love and

forgive all people, including those who hate and persecute them, just as Christ has shown

us.
	Have a nice week, and don't forget to pray for the men and women who serve our

country and our Church.
All my prayers,
Fr. Jim



Sharing the Gospel

	Jesus was the king, the Messiah that God's people had been waiting for. In today's

Gospel reading, the disciples were confused. If Jesus was the king, why was he saying he

would die soon? Jesus' friends did not understand yet that by dying on the cross, Jesus

would save them from their sins.

Prayer
Dear God, thank you for coming to save me from my sins.

Something to Draw
Draw a picture of Jesus carrying his cross.

Mission for the Week
With your family, talk about what you would enjoy if you were a king or queen. Tell how

Jesus was different from other kings.
	LPiResourceCenter.com

Our Lady on the River Parish Choir

	Attention all singers and instrumentalists!!  All former and new choir members from

Holy Cross and St. Catherine are invited to join the newly forming Our Lady on the River

Parish Choir.  We will alternate rehearsal and Mass locations on a weekly basis.  Music is

a vital part of our liturgies that needs many volunteers.  Come use your musical talents to

praise the Lord!  For more information contact Bea Wassenberg at 810-794-0098.

Jesus Christ is Lord;
Come, give thanks & praise!

Harvest Dinner Co-Chair Needed
Sunday, October 11th

     We need a new co-chair to be responsible for the vegetables including the farmers

wagon.  We will tell you/show you everything you will need to know, and will continue to

work with the new person for this year and possibly next year.  The ultimate goal is for

someone else to learn the details of where & how it all comes together.
	If you would be interested in helping, please contact Mary Jane Basney at 810-765-

4527.


The Marine City Lions Club will host a
BBQ Chicken Dinner
Sunday, September 13, from noon to 6 p.m.
At the clubhouse • 545 Ward Street, Marine City
Carry outs available 810-765-9121
Proceeds to benefit the Fireworks Fund

Oktoberfest
September 18,19,20
Downtown Marine City
Friday: Bike Night
Saturday: Fireworks
Sunday: Family Day
Great Food, Live Entertainment & Activities
Holy Cross Ushers

Sunday,
September 13th
following 9:30 a.m. Mass
in the Activity Center
FUN Raiser Meeting

Monday, September 14th
7:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Activity Center
	We are looking for people from all three sites to participate and help come up with

FUN ideas for events at Our Lady on the River Parish.

Flu Shot Clinic Volunteers

	Liz Norris, Visiting Nurse Association, will be conducting a Flu & Pneumonia Clinic

Meeting & Update:
Wednesday, September 23rd
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Catherine Activity Center
	All who have helped in the past and any new helpers are invited.  Please bring your

ID card, CPR card, etc if you have worked before.  Contact Liz at 810-984-4131 or 1-800-

959-4131 with questions.
Hope to see you - returning & new faces.

St. Mark Women's Guild Invitation

	Ladies of the Parish, you are cordially invited to a membership luncheon on

Thursday, September 17th at noon in the home of Lillian Stoneback, 6175 Green Drive. Call

in your reservation to the St. Mark Office, 748-3828. Come and see the different ways to

become a member and be the recipient of many social and spiritual benefits.
Join us for our 1st Annual

Our Lady on the River Parish
ice cream social

** TODAY ** Sunday,
September 13th

Following the 11:30 a.m. Mass
in the Holy Cross Activity Center

Please bring the family or come alone enjoy a treat  and meet and socialize with members

from all three sites of
Our Lady on the River Parish

One in The Spirit Prayer and Bible Study Group

	September 15	No Meeting
	September 17	Healing Mass
	September 22	Psalms 91
	September 29	Holy Spirit Lead

	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.

Mass With Healing Prayers

Thursday, September 17, 2009
7:00 p.m.
St. Catherine's Church

Celebrant:  Fr. Collins Okeke,
 (Former summer associate at St. Catherine, from Nigeria)
Aren't we all in need of Jesus' healing?
Emotional ~ Spiritual ~ Physical

This will be a Spirit filled night where we can experience the
Love and Peace of Jesus.

Prayer teams will be available after Mass.

Music Provided by Bill Richart

St. Mary's Fall Festival

	St. Mary's Church, St. Clair, will be having its annual fall festival on September

25-27.  Friday features an all-you-can-eat fish dinner, 4-7 p.m.  Sunday  there will be an

all-you-can-eat chicken dinner, 4-7 p.m.  Dinners are served in the school activities room.

 Music on Friday, 7:30-11:30 p.m. by the DT's; Saturday's music by Jimmy DeHano, 7:30-11:30

p.m.  Ride all day wrist bands are $20 for the carnival.

"Wisdom Years"
	Capuchin Retreat in Washington MI is offering a special program for senior citizens

(60 and over) on  September 25th from 9 AM to 1:00 PM.    This day is a time to reflect on

the gift of aging as we come to enjoy more internally free and wiser through our

experiences of life.  Mr. Fred  Cavaiani, a well known speaker in the area will help us

come to a deeper appreciation of our past, present and future.   There will be an optional

Mass at 1:00 p.m. for those who wish to participate. Cost is $35.00 per person, which

includes a full dinner at noon.  Contact the office during business hours at 248-4826. 

More information on our website: capretreat.org

Our Lady on the River Parish Welcomes
Father Collins Okeke

	On his first trip to the USA, Fr. Collins spent time with us here at St.

Catherine's in the summer of 1999.  While here, he was the spiritual director for the “One

in the Spirit Prayer Group” and officiated at the Healing Masses.
	Upon returning to Nigeria from Rome he was assigned to teach at Pope John Paul II

Major Seminary.  In addition to teaching and being a spiritual director at the seminary he

serves on several Diocesan committees including the organization and planning of events for

this year's celebration of the “Year of the Priest”.
Father celebrated his 16th anniversary of his priesthood August 21, 2009. He is currently

at St. Benedicts Parish in Waterford with Fr. Thomas Kuehnemund.

Flowers For The Altar

Flowers at St. Catherine for the weekend of August 29-30th were donated by Mrs. Rosemarie

Dinehart in honor of the  birthday remembrance of Mr. William Dinehart.

Thank you very much.

The Altar Care Group extends an open Invitation to anyone who would like to provide Fresh

flowers for the altar for the weekend Liturgies.  For more information, please Contact Mrs.

Linda Neumann (810-794-4605).

D of I News

	St. Agatha Circle #419 annual Day of Recollection will be held at the Capuchin

Retreat, Washington, Michigan, Thursday October 15th.  Members or guests may make

reservations by October 10th to: 
	Doreatha Markel, Chancellor
	685 Francis St.
	East China, Mi.    or
	810-765-4447
	We will meet and leave from Holy Cross Parking Lot on that morning at 7:45  Car

pooling will be available.

Altar Society

	Our Lady on the River, Holy Cross Altar Society, first fall meeting will be Monday,

September 28th, Holy Cross Activity Center at 7:00 p.m.
	New Officers for the 2009-2011 term will be installed by retiring Vice President

Mary Lou Peruski.
New officers are:
    President       Lois Moldenhauer
    Vice Pres.      Ann Billock
    Secretary        Doreatha Markel
    Treasurer       Cheryl Sherman
    Membership    Dolores Smith
 Social Committee: New Officers
	Meeting is open for all women of Our Lady on the River Parish, everyone attending

is asked to bring food or staples for the St. Vincent de Food Paul Pantry. 
  
Temporary Mass Change
Week of September 20th

	The week of September 20th most of the priests in the Archdiocese will be away at

the semi annual Priestly Convocation.  	There will NOT be a Sunday evening Mass or

Adoration on September 20th.  Monday the 21st through Thursday the 24th Sr. Mary Ann

Ankoviak will offer a Communion Service at 7:30 a.m. at St. Catherine and Deacon Bob McLeod

will offer a Communion Service at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Cross.

What is The feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross?

	September 14 celebrates the feast of the Exaltation (or Triumph) of the Holy Cross,

commemorating the discovery of the true cross. Its importance lies in the theology of the

cross that the feast proclaims. The cross, the instrument of humiliation and death, is

transformed into a symbol of liberation and life. The willing "defeat" that Jesus suffered

by dying on the cross for our sake becomes our true symbol of liberation and triumph.
	In baptism, we express our willingness to die with Christ so that we may rise with

him. The cross is the ultimate symbol and expression of our baptismal commitment and

mission. When we enter church, we are asked to make this connection very clear by signing

ourselves with water and the cross, both a living reminder of our baptismal call and

mission. We begin and end all our prayers and liturgical celebrations marked with the sign

of the cross.
	The first ritual celebration that catechumens, adults desiring baptism, experience

is that of being marked with the cross of Christ on their foreheads and other parts of

their bodies. The cross is the true focus of their catechumenal journey to baptism in

Christ. The cross is the focus of our desire to live like Jesus and to be willing to give

of ourselves.                                                         ©2009 Liturgical

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