Our Lady On The River Parish 	Holy Cross, Marine City; St. Catherine, Algonac; St. Mark, Harsens Island
September 27, 2009  Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sponsor of the Week	Tree Toppers, LLC

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

Mass Intentions
Monday, September 28
	For the People of Our Lady on the River Parish
	7:30 a.m. 		St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m.		Holy Cross
		V Helen Sanger by Family
Tuesday,  September 29
	7:30 a.m. 		St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 		St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 		Holy Cross
		V Catherine DeLude Baumgarden by Doreath Markel
Wednesday, September  30
	7:30 a.m. 		St. Catherine
		V Helen Gresh by Aiko Gillon
	9:00 a.m. 		St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 		Holy Cross
		V Iva Guyor by Marilyn & Jeff Sobczak
		V Susan Polio by Family
			(Anniversary Remembrance)
Thursday, October 1
	7:30 a.m.		St. Catherine
	9:00 a.m. 		St. Mark
	9:00 a.m.		Holy Cross
Friday, October 2
	7:30 a.m.		St. Catherine
		V Jim Kuptz by Wife
	9:00 a.m.   		St. Mark
	9:00 a.m. 		Holy Cross
		V Mary Anne Markel by Leona Daniel
Saturday, October 3
1:30 p.m. Wedding 	Holy Cross
		? Alana Rochon & Stephen Gottler
1:30 p.m. Wedding 	St. Mark
		? Andrea Goebel & Roberto Tripicchio
4:00 p.m.	St. Catherine
		V Edward Bomba by Terry & Judy Wallis
		V Barbara Stockwell by Sisters
	4:30 p.m.	St. Mark
		? Health of Tim Henshaw by Beau Seeman
		V Keith Wright by Diane Biskner
	5:30 p.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Sr. Mary Conrad Kreusel by Mitchell & Rosella Yax
		V Silvana Innocente by Dolores Ferber
			(Birthday Remembrance)
		V Harry Lisee by Grace Halpin & Family
 		V Anna Marie Kronner by The Margaret Dietlin Family
Sunday, October 4
	7:30 a.m.	Holy Cross
		V Frank & Marie Scherb by Family
		V Mike Gillman by Earl & Carol Fortner
	8:00 a.m. 	St. Catherine
		V Robert G. Sanders by Family
	9:30 a.m. 	Holy Cross
		V Nora Solgot by Henry Solgot
		V Marge Czerniawski by Daughters of Isabella,
				St. Agatha Circle #419
		V Stanley Walendowski by Friend
 		V Virginia Heath by Gordon & Lou Reynolds
continued
10:00 a.m.  	St. Catherine
		V Dorothy Feldmann by Margie Smith & Family
 10:30 a.m. 	St. Mark
		V Keith Wright, Sr. by Ann Seman
11:30 a.m.	Holy Cross
		V LeRoy Zweng by Tia Welser
		V Stella Orzechowski by the Danuta Danko Family
7:00 p.m. 	St. Catherine

Pastor's Message

	As I write my article, I have been reminded that Autumn has arrived and Summer has

left us and will not return until 2010. The seasons are changing but I hope we take the

time to appreciate God's gifts and blessings He has shown us. I mention this because I

would like to share with you an update regarding my Dad. Since June, Dad was suffering from

the complications of his chemotherapy treatments for an unknown cancer in his abdomen. He

had been in residence at a nursing home for the entire Summer receiving treatments for his

cancer along with a rehabilitation regiment to learn how to walk again. Dad was in a

hospital bed for so long that he lost all muscle mass in his legs and could not even stand

on his own. It was difficult to witness my Dad go through this type of suffering but he

proved to me what a terrific witness of faith he has within him.
	I struggled with his condition and asked for your prayers for my Dad and my family.

We prayed for a miracle of some kind so we could at least have an idea of what type cancer

he had in his body. It seems to us that facing an unknown cancer could be more difficult

than facing a known cancer. Well, I am happy to report that Dad is cancer free! The doctors

are scratching their heads in awe because every test taken pointed to some type of cancer.

Now, there is no trace of it in his abdomen. Even his new oncologist was amazed at the

change in his condition. She told him that she is determined to find answers as to why he

was diagnosed with cancer in the first place. Instead of giving him chemo treatments, the

oncologist asked Dad to start eating again and not to worry about dieting. He asked if he

could have a chocolate Frosty from Wendy's. She replied that he could have all the Frosties

he wanted. While the news is good the oncologist still wants Dad to be aware that there was

something in his body that was making him sick and she is going to do her best to find

answers for him. So we are not completely out of the woods with this sickness.
A question has arisen: was this a miracle? I cannot answer that for sure but I do know

this, I asked God to embrace my Dad and bring comfort to him. I did not ask for a cure but

asked for Dad to accept this trial. God answered my prayers. God embraced my Dad and

showered His love upon him while he was hospitalized and showed him how to embrace the

Cross as Jesus did. Dad did so with the same dignity as Christ and that is all that matters

to me.
There will be more updates periodically. But on behalf of my Dad and the family, we cannot

thank the parish enough for all the prayers that have been showered upon him for his

healing. We are extremely grateful and humbled by the love that has graced our lives

throughout this period. Dad's new goal besides a chocolate Frosty is return back to the

parish and thank you all himself!
Prayers to you for a blessed and peaceful week,
Fr. Jim

Thoughts from your Pastoral Associate
	Today's scripture from the Book of Numbers describing the episode with Eldad and

Medad proves that the Spirit of the Lord can “come to rest” on anyone in any place at any

time.  God's way does not follow our measure. Jesus' review of discipleship continues to

surprise us and challenge us about honesty, self-examination, community and exclusivity.

This week's Gospel tells of someone who is not a follower of Jesus casting out demons in

the name of Jesus, and gives insight into the nature of discipleship, making clear that

there's always more to learn.
	Last week, some disciples had been trying to one-up each other, and now, these

chosen few try to distinguish themselves collectively as better than the rest.  They want

the lines drawn about those who are in versus those who are out.  Jesus smashes this self-

defined smugness with an admonition about the attitudes and actions that can do damage

which discourages and undermines others.  Discipleship is decided in our interior depths by

our behavior rather than by our being in the inner circle.
	Jesus expands the boundaries, and welcomes any and all who properly invoke the

power of His Name.  “I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners” Jesus tells us

(Matthew 9:13) or in another translation, “I'm here to invite outsiders, not coddle

insiders,” and proclaims: “whoever is not against us is for us.” (Mark 9:40)
He goes on to stress that anyone who performs a service, no matter how small, because of

the name of Jesus, becomes a member of the community and shares in its rewards.
What makes you sad, mad, glad???
	Are we getting worked up into tears or fears over the right things?  These are

questions arising from Jesus' discussion in today's scripture.  Sensitivity to an

inclusive, larger view of living faith and the spiritual needs of all is a concern.  We can

get caught up in all sorts of things that take away from what is really essential.  In the

harsh words about “cutting off” and “plucking out,” Jesus calls each of us to realize that

true discipleship means loyalty to God first and to His word, not letting anything -

anything! - distract us or derail us in our search for the things of God - the compassion,

peace and justice of God, or diminish the love of God we cherish in our families, friends,

or Church community.  God sends His Holy Spirit upon those He chooses to do His work.  Be

alert for the Holy Spirit within other persons and respect them, even if you do not like

them.  God works in mysterious ways, choosing some unusual people to carry out His work.

May we have the courage and wisdom of faith to “let go” and remove from our lives whatever

cuts us off from seeing and accepting God's Holy Spirit at work within ourselves and in all

the people around us.
Saints in every vocation quest….
once again brings kudos to Patrick & Regina Lomasney, John & Joann Vance, Dolores Stone,

Mary Minnich, Mary Margaret, Spencer Adkins and Patricia Elizabeth Johnston, who discovered

St. Elizabeth of Hungary.
	Now who is the patroness of nurses, miners, jewelers and is invoked in prayer

against fire, thunderstorms & famine?  Her feast day is celebrated with a fireworks

display.  She was a martyr, and honored for her great courage in suffering.
Peace, Supportive Prayer, and Love,
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj
pastoralassociate@ourladyontheriver.net

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
StC 7:30a Mass
HC 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 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 9:00a Mass
HC 5:30p Mass

Marysville 10a Bingo StC 6:45p Prayer Grp

StC 9a Christian Svc Mtg
HC 9:45a Exposition and Adoration
1:30p Weddings at StM & HC
HC 9-1 Flu Shot Clinic

MC 9a-3p Farmers Mkt
KC MC 7p Bingo
HC 6 p Harvest Dinner Mtg
HC 2p Pet Blessing

HC 8:30-11a Hospitality

HC 7p Marriage Prep




StC 6:00p Exposition and Adoration

Liturgical Schedule
Day/Time
Lectors
Altar Servers
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Jean Prough
Maria Winquest
Rachael Winquest
5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Melanie Heitz
Anna Tomlanovich
Dion Vanboekel
Hannah Yadon

Sunday
7:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Patty Nichols
Caroline Glowski
Danielle Grusser
Stone Moody
8:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Joann Sharrow
Daniella Banky
Alex May
9:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Walter Street
Caleb Herbert
Lucy Herbert
CJ Jagielo

10:00 a.m.
St. Catherine
Diana Dill
Jacob Nutter
Abigail Nutter
10:30 a.m.
St. Mark

Pat Travis

11:30 a.m.
Holy Cross
Mary Patrick
Grace Fielhauer
Natalie Sykes
Natalie Tipton
7:00 p.m.
St. Catherine
Celebrant
Celebrant

Readings for the Week of September 27, 2009

Sunday:	Nm 11:25-29/Jas 5:1-6/Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
Monday:	Zec 8:1-8/Lk 9:46-50
Tuesday:	Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/Jn 1:47-51
Wednesday:	Neh 2:1-8/Lk 9:57-62
Thursday:	Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12/Lk 10:1-12
Friday:	Bar 1:15-22/Mt 18:1-5, 10
Saturday:	Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Lk 10:17-24
Next Sunday:	Gn 2:18-24/Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16 or 			10:2-12
©Liturgical Publications Inc


September 27, 2009  •  Twenty-SixthSunday 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.

email:  parish@ourladyontheriver.net
www.OurLadyontheRiver.net


Please pray for our sick and suffering
Arley Antoine
Hank Babisz
Betty Baker
Maggie Barnes
Joseph Bica
Angela Bills
Bill & Rita Boulier
Dean Bryeans Jacob Bryson
Thomas Delor, Jr.
Andrea DeVolder
Rosemarie
Dinehart
Betty Flum
Bob Forton
Wendy Furtah
Marge Hamlin
Tim Henshaw
Edward Janowicz
Alvin Jones
Nina Johnson
Irene Kajder
Richard Koss
Fr Sig Kowalczyk
James Kuykendall
Julia Lange
Sam Leszczynski
Peter Licari
Joseph Lopez
Mary Lorkowski
Sally Lozen
Pat Macy
Marcella Markel Paul Markle
Amanda
McClenaghan
Josephine
Michalski
Roger
Musialowski
Sally O'Neil
Thomas Ostin
Sophia Palmer
Theresa
Pawlowski
Judy Piotrowski
Sandy Polomas
Cora Plummer
Toby Prantera
Rocko Prinzivilli
Peg Ralston
Bill Sadecki
Lorena Sadler
Walter Sawkin
Helen
Schweihofer
Bill Scott
Laura Siecinski
Tommy
Skladerna
Joan Smith
Bob Soulliere
Barbara Susan
Stevens Family
Jessica Thomas
Lawrence
Thomas
Patrick Tierney
Alice Trader
Ashleigh Tranchemontagne George and Tena VanLoon Tracy Warner
Leona Weaver
JoAnn White Paulette
Wieczorek
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.
"One Sows, Another Reaps"



Our Lady On The River Parish Stewardship of Treasure Report
Weekend of September 19 & 20, 2009
Amount in Sunday envelopes

 $  13,183.75

Families with envelopes
1702
Gifts from visitors (loose collection)
 $    1,017.80

Envelopes received this week
581
Children's envelopes

 $         17.80

(% of all stewards)
34%
Total Sunday Collection

 $  14,219.35

YTD Collection
$199,356.10
Weekly amount for parish operations

 $  17,720.00

YTD Budgeted
$212,640.00
over/under amount

$  (3,500.65)

over/under amount
$(13,283.90)
Parish Target for 2009	   	     $99,000
Amount Pledged for 2009 	     $83,362
Amount needed to meet goal	     $15,638
Average Amount of Gift   	          $128
Number of Potential Donors 	          1765
Number of Replies (including “zeros”)    648
 % of Participation                                  37%

	With still less than 50% of our registered parish families pledging to the CSA

appeal, it is hard to see how we will realize our goal. The $15,000 needed to meet the goal

will need to come from our operating budget, which, with the current situation could hurt

more of our programs.  Won't you please consider helping your parish?
Evangelization Ministry
	The 2009-2010 Saturday Evangelization Series begins this Saturday at Sacred Heart

Major Seminary. Your gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal allow the Office for

Evangelization Ministry to  present the eight-part series, which will focus this year on

“Evangelizing Hot-Button Issues: Giving Witness to Hard-to-discuss Topics of Faith.”
	The September topic, “We Don't have to Close our Minds to Believe: Faith and

Reason,” is presented by Dr. Eduardo Echeverria, professor of philosophy. The next topic,

on October 17, will be “Survival of Family in the Secular World: A First Aid Primer,”

presented by Dr. Mark Latkovic, professor of moral and systematic theology. All events are

held from 10 a.m. to noon., and a freewill donation is collected to cover the cost of

refreshments and speakers.

For more information about Evangelization Ministry, or other CSA-funded programs and

ministries, go to the Archdiocese website, www.AODonline.org.


A Note From The Principal

     As the flowers outside my office window continue to bloom, I find myself watching a

little visitor.  At first, I thought it was a big bumblebee.  Upon closer inspection, I

discovered the smallest hummingbird that I have ever seen.  This little bird was just

fluttering away with wings moving faster than I could see.  She wasn't overly colorful, and

she didn't make a sound.  However, she was probably the most persistent bird I have ever

come across!  The plant that she was interested in is preparing for fall, and its flowers

are starting to die, but she kept at it, even if there was just one little flower open on

the branch.  Watching her work made me really appreciate what I do and the blessing that I

have.
	Market Day is back for the school year!  Orders will be taken through Monday,

September 28th.  This year, orders will be picked up in the school building.    Market Day

is a real time saver.  Please stop in the school or parish offices for an order form, or

check it out online at www.marketday.com.
	On Monday we will host the girls' basketball teams St. Mary's in St. Clair, and on

Wednesday we will be hosting the teams from McCormick Catholic Academy in Port Huron.  We

are winding up our 'home stretch' and hope you will find the time to join us.  Our boys'

return to the football field hosting MCA on Saturday, September 26th and St. Mary's on

Saturday, October 3rd.  The games begin at 10:30 a.m. at the China Township Park.
	This year, we will be celebrating the 140th anniversary of Holy Cross Catholic

School.  We have many alumni in our community and would like to share both their memories

of Holy Cross and how their education at Holy Cross impacted their lives with our school

and parish communities.
	If you or someone you know is a former Crusader, please send your memories to the

school office or to my email address:  principal@holycrossonline.net.   Having 140 years of

history should give us at least 140 memories!


Have a blessed week!
In His Service,
Mrs. Amanda Lund, Principal


	Ladies Auxiliary News

	Congratulations to the winners of our Sports Memorabilia Raffle.  Deb Watch of East

China won the Zetterberg jersey, Doris Hazemy of Clinton Township won the Lilja puck and

Shirley Jankowski of Algonac won the Lions t-shirt and cap.
	Please call Rose @ 810-794-3187 or Jan @ 810-794-7489 if you would like to attend

the Baby Shower we are sponsoring the K of C Hall on October 4th after the 8:00 a.m. Mass.

Bring an unwrapped baby gift.  Brunch will be provided.


R.C.I.A.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

	If you or someone you know is interested in exploring the Catholic Faith and

considering seeking full communion with the Catholic Church, please give us a call soon.

We are beginning to shape up a schedule of times to meet.  The day will be Sunday, and the

time is morning, depending on the upcoming new Mass schedule.
	The R.C.I.A. is NOT a program.  The R.C.I.A. is NOT a class.  It is primarily a

journey in faith, a gradual process, responding to the call and work of God in one's life.

The number to call is 810-794-4965 if you're ready to embark on a remarkable journey of

discovery of God's incredible love and care for you.
	Bring a friend, bring a spouse, bring a supportive person, or come by yourself,

but, please, if you're thinking about it, COME.
	We gathered last Sunday for a brief time of inquiry and interest.  We'll gather

again on Sunday, October 11th, at St. Catherine Chapel at 11:00 a.m.
No charge, no obligation, and
free continental breakfast!
Hope to see YOU.

God's blessings.
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj


Holy Cross School Sponsors Magazine Sale

	Are looking to begin or renew a magazine subscription?  You can do this while

supporting Holy Cross athletics by visiting www.qsp.com, selecting "just shopping" in the

middle of the screen, and entering our school code:
425006522.  40% of your order price goes

to Holy Cross to support our young athletes. 
Thank you for your generosity!
OLR

Sharing the Gospel

	The disciples started to feel proud because they thought they were the "in" group

of friends of Jesus. One day they saw a complete stranger working powerful miracles in the

name of Jesus. The disciples told the stranger to stop because he was not part of their

special group. The disciples should have encouraged him instead.

Prayer
Dear God, help me to work side-by-side with other people who love Jesus, no matter who they

are.           Amen

	LPiResourceCenter.com
Our Lady on the River Parish Choir

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

all three sites 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.

We are one in Christ;
Let us give thanks and praise!


Word of Life

     In order to protect nature, it is not enough to intervene with economic incentives or

deterrents.  The decisive issue is the overall moral tenor of society.  if there is a lack

of respect for the right to life and to a natural death, if human conception, gestation and

birth are made artificial, if human embryos are sacrificed to research, the conscience of

society ends up losing the concept of human ecology and, along with it, that of

environmental ecology.  It is contradictory to insist that future generations respect the

natural environment when our educational systems and laws do not help them to respect

themselves.
-Pope Benedict XVI June 2009



One in The Spirit Prayer and Bible Study Group



	September 29	Holy Spirit Lead
	October 6	Sirach 2:7-9
	October 13	Sharing, Witnessing, Testimonies
		October 20	No meeting
		October 24-25	Garage Sale

	Our meetings are held on Tuesday evenings @ 6:45 p.m. in the St. Catherine Chapel.

All parishioners are welcome to join us.
	To be placed on the prayer chain or for further information, please contact Eloise

@ 810-794-9975.


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.
 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. 

  
Harbor Health Corner
Symptoms of Bladder Cancer

	The good news if that bladder cancer is highly treatable when diagnosed

early. Symptoms may include blood in the urine, a change in bladder habits or an increased

frequency, abdominal pain and back pain.  Those at a greater risk are adults over age 60. 

Exposure to certain chemicals and smoking is associated with bladder cancer.  Follow up

with your physician if you experience any of the symptoms identified. 
Harbor Health Home Care (810)765-7144

Vocation Family Prayer Comments

	Each Sunday, at the 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mass, anyone is Invited to

take home the parish crucifix and prayer manual to pray at home for vocations. Each week,

those who have had this privilege, are invited to write comments on their experience.
Some of the comments received follow:

	“Thank you to Our Lady on the River Parish for starting the Prayer Cross for

Vocations.  We all have someone in our lives who is discerning what path to choose for

their life.  While there are many choices - priesthood, vowed religious life, married life

or single life - there is only one that is right for each of us.  Just by having this

Prayer Cross available to us is a reminder not only to pray for our own vocation, but for

our family, friends and parish members as they come to a choice for theirs.  This practice

is also an avenue to promote prayer in the home and within families.”
Mrs. Carol Fett
With Thanks For Their Service in Christ


Priests' Retirement Fund

	This weekend our parish is taking up a special collection to support our priests'

retirement.  With Thanks for their Service in Christ will help remedy the estimated $24.9

million shortfall in our Priests' Retirement Fund, which provides a minimal monthly pension

as well as health and automobile insurance to priests over the age of 70.
	As you may know, the retirement years can be difficult for our senior priests.  No

longer supported by their parish communities, they rely on minimal Social Security benefits

and their pension from the Priests' Retirement Fund for basic needs, such as food, housing

and transportation.
	We are sure each and every one of you will give this collection careful and

prayerful thought and that you will give what you can to help out our senior priests who

are still helping every week at Our Lady on the River Parish.
	Thank you and God bless you for your generosity.


AYCE Breakfast
Marine City K of C

 6385 King Road
** TODAY** Sunday, September 27th

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


     Look for Christ Our Lord in everyone
and you will then have respect and
reverence for all.            ~St. Teresa of Avila


From the Archdiocesan
 Safe Environments Policy

	All adults who are paid or volunteer personnel shall have a criminal history

background check and have been provided the Pastoral or Volunteer Code of Conduct before

starting work in any capacity and Participate in a Protecting God's Children Workshop if

the potential exists for contact with children or youth.  All chairpersons of any event are

responsible to see to it that all the volunteers for their event conform to this policy.
	The background checks are completed in the parish office at no charge.  The forms

can be obtained in the office or on line at aodonline.org.
	You must register on line at virtus.org.  You will find a complete schedule there

of dates and locations, also.  A certificate of completion should be returned to the

chairperson.


In Loving Memory of

	Donations were made to the Holy Cross Activity Center
in memory of :
  V Margarete Czerniawski
from:
John & Dorothy Beauvais
Melvin & Lois Osterland
Jerry & Dianne Justa
Lorne & Dona Gilbert
Vonnie K. Endres

in memory of :
V Vera Evans
from:
Doreatha M. Markel
Rosemary A. Rood
Dorothea J. Knight
Ester A. Brown
United Pioneers Senior Citizen Club
Superior Heating & Cooling, Inc.

in memory of :
V Greg Beattie
from:
Carolyn Eschenburg

	Thank you and may God bless each & every one of you for your generosity and

compassionate caring.


65th World Wide Holy Hour

	A Holy Hour will be held on Saturday, October 3rd at from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. in St.

Lawrence Church located at 44633 Utica Road in Utica (586-731-5347). The Presider will be

Rev. Robert Fisher.
	The Men of the Sacred Hearts is sponsoring this event at St. Lawrence and the theme

is “That Mary, the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, help us to point the way to Jesus through

our prayer of the Rosary”.
	All are invited to attend this regional Mass to honor the Mother of Jesus. The Men

of the Sacred Hearts is a 45 year old chapter that has brought praying the Rosary and the

12 Promises that Jesus gave to St. Margaret Mary in 1675 to over 16,000 homes. Please

contact David Tay, 586-446- 3521 or (mosh@bbdetroit.com) for more details or information.


Flu and Pneumonia Prevention Clinic
sponsored by Our Lady on the River Christian Service

	The Visiting Nurses Association is offering a public flu and pneumonia prevention

clinic to the members of Our Lady on the River Parish on two consecutive Sundays.

Holy Cross Activity Center
October 4th @ 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Catherine Activity Center
October 11th @ 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

	Medicare B covers the cost of the flu shot vaccine. If you do not have Medicare B

the cost will be $25. Pneumonia shots will be available upon request for people 50 years

old or older. the pneumonia vaccine shot (if you have not had a previous shot) for those

who do not have Medicare B is $40 for those who do not qualify.
	With the assistance of The Christian Service Commission, these VNA Clinics have run

very smoothly. Don't expect to wait any length of time to receive your shot. This is a very

convenient way to protect yourself against flu and pneumonia.  Pleas wear short sleeved

clothing.


Petting Zoo
Sunday, October 4th

St. Mark's Episcopal Church
527 N. William at Maple
Marine City
Bring a bag of dry cat or dog food for
 Blue Water Humane Society
Hot Dogs * Chips * Pop for sale


11th Annual Life Chain
“Respect for Life” Sunday
Sunday, October 4, 2009
2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
300 S. Parker St.
(in front of Marine City  Library)

NOT a picket, NOT a march, BUT a PRAYER CHAIN.

	Everyone is welcome. Stand up for LIFE and be counted with thousands of Pro-Lifers

in Michigan. We will be one of 800 Life Chains across the U.S.A. and Canada. Feel free to

bring your whole family as we lawfully, prayerfully and quietly pray for life. Signs will

be provided. For more information call 810-765-3760


Congratulations to Fran D'Angelo
who won $175 in the 50/50 Raffle
sponsored by the St. Mark Men's
Club at their September meeting


One More Teacher Needed

	Just when we thought all positions were filled, we find ourselves in need of

someone to teach the sixth grade class on Monday nights from 5:30-6:45 p.m.
	Please contact the Religious Ed department at 810-765-8300 if you can help.


      Look for Christ Our Lord in everyone and
you will then have respect and reverence for all.      ~St. Teresa of Avila


It is better to be the child of God than the king of the whole world.
~St. Aloysius Gonzaga


League of Catholic Women Event

	The League of Catholic Women will hold a noon luncheon meeting Wednesday, October

14, 2009 at the Black River Country Club, 3300 Country Club Drive, Port Huron.  A Fashion

Show will be presented.  Meal selections are Chicken Parmesan or New York Steak Sandwich.

The cost is $14.95.  Please send your reservation checks to Katie Ricketts, 906 Hollis St.,

Port Huron, MI  48060
	All Catholic women are invited to become members of the League.  For more

information about the League of Catholic Women, call Mary Kay Odgers, at 810-385-1459.


Respect Life Sunday
Every Child Brings Us God's Smile 

	This year we celebrate "Respect Life Sunday" on October 4th.   "The theme is "Every

Child Brings Us God's Smile" The Knights of Columbus of Algonac will be accepting donations

to support the efforts of the St. Clair County Right to Life; at the sites of St.

Catherine's and St. Mark's. 


And the Winners Are . . .

for the Our Lady on the River 2009
September Calendar Raffle are:

		Jerry Maxwell of Clay
		Ralph Knotts of East China
		Hunter Electric, Inc.

Congratulations and
Thank You For Your Support!!
	It's not too late to get your name entered for the $1000 grand prize drawing in

December.  And there are still two other $100 drawings in October and in November.
	Contact Holy Cross school or the Parish Office to get your lucky ticket.

Prayer For Life

	Heavenly Father, from the smallest cell to the largest creature, You are the origin

and creator of all life.
	May we be so in awe of Your wondrous power that we never take for granted the

wonder of life, the beauty of creation or the potential of every person.
	We recognize the value and worth of human life, from conception to natural death.

Help us to protect and nurture all life so that in perfect harmony we may offer to You a

fitting song of living praise.
	We ask this through Jesus, Your Son, who lives and reigns forever.     Amen. ~
Rev. James Gaffney
October 4, 2009
At the origin of every man and woman, and thus in all human fatherhood and motherhood, we

find God the Creator. For this reason, married couples must accept the child born to them,

not simply as theirs alone, but also as a child of God, love for his or her own sake and

called to be a son or daughter of God.
~Pope Benedict XVI

Wedding Anniversary
October 2009

James & Kathy LaLonde	Oct 2nd	33 years
Mark & Diane Bowden	Oct 2nd		27 years
Calvin & Barbara Corn	Oct 3rd		50 years
Ed & Lou Ann Uppleger	Oct 5th		46 years
William & Elizabeth Welser	Oct 5th		18 years
Tom & Elaine McKenzie	Oct 6th		47 years
Bob & Joan Wesrick	Oct 8th		49 years
Charles & Dolores LaPlena	Oct 10th		50 years
David & Mary Ellen McDonald	Oct 12th		30 years
Steve & Gwen Stewart	Oct 13th		30 years
Robert & Janice Beattie	Oct 17th	50 years
Bob & Ruthi Knight	Oct 18th		41 years
Mike & Chris Page	Oct 20th		20 years
Melvin & Betty Babel	Oct 22nd	38 years
Henry & Barbara Wlodek	Oct 24th		45 years
Alvoy & Marilyn Westrick	Oct 24th		50 years

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

Crafters Needed
 
	St. Catherines' Ladies Guild is in the need of Crafters for the November 7th Craft

Show.  Please call Ann Lines if you are interested in getting into the show.  We are not

taking Vendors - This show is for Hand Made Crafts only.  Please call Ann Lines (H)810-794

-9876 or (C)810-278-3381

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: ____________

Birthday Blessings to
Fr. Matt Ellis
September 25th
and
Fr. Sig Kowalcyzk
on his 80th Birthday
October 2, 2009

Love Your Neighbor

	Jesus tells us the second greatest commandment, after loving God with all our

hearts, is to love our neighbors as ourselves (CCC 2055). The tenth commandment serves to

instill in us the desire to abolish envy and jealously completely. If we are willing to

acknowledge that everything we have and are is a gift of God, we cannot afford to challenge

God's wisdom in his gifts to others.
                             ©2009 LPi

Usher Jacket Available

	A Blue Blazer suit jacket (44-S) and a blue summer short sleeve shirt (large)

available for any usher at St. Catherine.  Donated by Mrs. Ted Pilawski.  Please call Mr.

John Vance, 810-794-5837.

Fellowship Luncheon
** Today ** Sunday, September 27th

St. Mark Activity Center
Following 10:30 Mass
Grilled Italian Sausage
Steakums, side dishes.
Donations greatly appreciated
Father Sig's 80th Birthday will be celebrated at this event
Hope you can join us.

Love Your Marriage

	Question: When do separate hobbies and recreation create too much distance between

the two of you? Answer: When the time, expense, or energy are more than you spend on your

spouse. For daily marriage tips visit: www.ForYourMarriage.org.
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 (October 6th) following the
7:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine
and
the first Friday (October 2nd) 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.

 Holy Cross 38th Annual Harvest Dinner
Sunday, October 11th
 12:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Activity Center

Complete
Roast Beef &
Chicken Dinner
(with all the trimmings)

Adults	$9.00
Children 3-10 yrs	$5.00
Children under 3 yrs	Free
Carry Outs Available 	$8.00


The Farmers Wagon is Empty, Empty, Empty ! ! !

	The Farmer's Wagon is always a fun place to “shop” after dinner, we could use any

produce, fruit, veggies, etc. that you may be able to donate.  We are hoping for tomatoes,

beets, squash, pears, corn, pumpkins, cabbage, corn stalks, etc.  If you can help, please

drop them off at the Holy Cross Activity Center the morning of October 11th or contact Mary

Jane Basney at 810-765-4527.
Squash Prep, & Cook

	The squash for the Harvest Dinner will need to be prepared at the K of C Hall on

King Road starting on Wednesday, October 7th any time after  7 a.m. to clean & peel.  We

will meet to cook the squash on Friday the 9th any time after 7 a.m.  All help is welcome,

please bring your favorite knives and join in the fun.  Call Mary Jane Basney at 810-765-

4527 or just show up.


Sign up Sheets are in the back of church to volunteer your help for the Harvest Dinner.

Please specify the time you will be available.
You are all invited to the Holy Cross 38th Annual Harvest Dinner
Sunday, October 11th from 12:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Activity Center.



  Come for a Complete Roast Beef or Chicken Dinner, bake sale, Chinese Auction, farmer's

wagon, raffle and good ole fashioned family fun!!!!
Bake Sale



	The Altar society is once again, asking for donations of Home Baked goods for their

annual Harvest Dinner Bake Sale.
	We need  your famous pies, home made bread, cakes, cinnamon rolls, nut bread,

brownies, fudge or any of your other specialties to make this another huge success.  No

cream pies please.
	Bring any donations to the gym any time after 8:00 a.m. Sunday October 11th.
Chinese Auction
Items Needed

	Donated items are needed for the Chinese Auction.  Anyone interested in donating

items, please drop off at the Marine City parish office or call Judy at 810-765-3568 if you

can help with any items.
SALAD MAKING

	All the salads that are served with the Harvest Dinner are prepared by volunteers

in the Holy Cross School Cafeteria.  We need your help on Saturday, October 10th, starting

at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria (in the Activity Center) to put together the wonderful

assortment of salads that complement the great Dinner. Bring measuring cups and spoons,

cutting board, knives, and peelers.  The more help we have, the sooner we can be finished -

usually before noon.  Sign up on the sheets in back of church or call Chris Page at 586-

727-4001 if you can help.


Pet Blessings will take place as follows:
Friday, October 2nd at 2:00 p.m. in front of Holy Cross Church and on
Saturday, October 10th at 11:00 a.m. in front of St. Catherine Church.