August 22, 2010 Twenty First Sunday In Ordinary Time Fr. B o b ' s M e s s a g e Mass Schedule For a time I thought I had been going to school forever. I went to Our Lady of the Lakes from 2nd through 12th grade. Then four years at MSU Holy Cross, Marine City Site and six more at the Seminary. I am not sure how many years that all Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. adds up to (I guess I probably wouldn`t have done very well on the Cardi- Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 a.m. nal Mooney math entrance exam either) but I know it is a lot. I have had instructors who were widely respected as the leading ex- St. Catherine, Algonac Site pert in their field, folks who had written books, a professor who knew Saturday: 4:00 p.m. French, Italian, German, Latin, Greek and a variety of Semitic languages. Sunday: 12:30 & 7:00 p.m. Now in all those years of formal education the very best teacher I ever Monday & Tuesday 9:00 a.m. had was from my little, old, Catholic school - Mr. Harrison E. Miller, Jr. My point is that Catholic schools are unique. I am delighted to be at St. Mark, Harsens Island Site a place that continues that fine tradition. The plaque out front reminds us Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Catholic Education is an intrinsic Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. part of who we are at Holy Days - as announced Our Lady on the River. We are committed to providing a Locations quality, faith based education. Marine City Site 610 S. Water St. * that our roots go back to Gabriel Richard. Richard was one of the foun- Marine City, MI 48039 ders of the University of Michigan (I won't hold that against him). Catholic 810-765-3568 * Fax: 810-765-2974 Education is an intrinsic part of who we are at Our Lady on the River. We Office Hours: are committed to providing a quality, faith based education. Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. School starts very soon. I have met many of the teachers. They are (Closed 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.) eagerly preparing their classrooms and are excited about the return of their students. I wonder which one of them will leave the lasting impres- Algonac Site sion on your child that Mr. Miller did on me. 1103 Washington St. * If you are interested in sending your children to Holy Cross but aren't Algonac, MI 48001 sure you can afford it, please see me. To borrow the last line from the 810-794-3301 * Fax: 810-794-1849 commercial on TV...Catholic Education - Priceless. Office Hours: Peace, Monday - Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fr. Bob Harsens Island Site 4190 Green Drive * P.O. Box 70 Catholic Education - Harsens Island, MI 48028 810-748-3828 * Fax: 810-748-9148 Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Priceless ! ! email: parish@ourladyontheriver.net www.OurLadyontheRiver.net Our Lady On The River Parish Sponsor of the Week Page 2 Mowing Madness August 22, 2010 Thoughts From Your Pastoral Associate God leads us in the path of life eternal; Let us give thanks and praise! In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus teaches the Gospel verse: "People from the east us how to become real, authentic disciples and from the west will come to take their who will enter the kingdom of Heaven. He place in the kingdom of God." He said: explains how to move from a life of curios- "The desires of God and all the saints ity to one of true wisdom. will be the same as yours in Heaven, if We come here tod a y from the east an d your desires now are the same as those the west, from the north and south. In of God and other people. So, if you God's sight, we all are on the same level. want to enjoy the kingdom in Heaven, God shows no partiality. No one enjoys love God and other people as you superiority. We all are encouraged to should and then you will deserve to be- "strive to enter through the narrow come what you desire. Entering through gate." (Luke 13:23) the narrow gate suggests you rejoice It isn't enough to belong to a certain with those who rejoice, weep with those group, hold membership in an organization who weep, show compassion to those in or follow a tradition to receive the gift of distress, and give to the needy..." salvation. (St. Anselm: Letter 112) What puts us on th e right p ath is a per- As we go on through this week, let's all sonal decision followed up by a consistent be aware today's scripture applies to each way of life of genuine faithfulness to the of us. Let's encourage one another to grace and call of our Baptism. In this jour- keep on striving from grace to grace to ful- ney of faith, we all are "insiders." All of us fill our Baptismal calling or as Seneca are included in Jesus' open embrace from said: "As long as you live, keep learning the cross that He freely accepted and en- how to live!" dured out of love for us. Discovering the Popes of the Church Life is a many-sided affair and always Great questing was done by John & holds unexpected stuff: disappointments, Joann Vance, Elmer D'Ambrosio, Mary temptations, suffering. and daily crosses to Minnich, Patricia Johnston, Victoria Mo- carry. It takes a good deal of spiritual roski and belated to Beth Shelton. Pope courage and stamina to "keep the faith" Leo XI was the one that we were searching and finish the journey. Saints, it is said, for last week. are the sinners who go on trying day after This week's quest looks for the pope, day. born in Rome, who introduced the triple The "way" for any of us begins small chant of Sanctus (Holy, holy, holy) during and narrow, and gradually opens to a spa- the Mass. cious path filled with the Spirit's signposts God bless you and your loved ones. and focused, guiding light pointing us to My prayerful support and love, trust in God's grace, help and mercy, and Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj leading to peace of heart and an open, pastoralassociate@ourladyontheriver.net welcoming door to everlasting life. St. Anselm of Canterbury commented on Our Lady On The River Parish August 22, 2010 Page 3 Twenty First Sunday In Ordinary Time Please pray for our sick and suffering Hank Babisz Michelle Jagielo- John Polstalka Joan (Vance) Bliss Kohler Benjamin Pray Betty Buslepp JoAnn Kramer Denise Prinzivalli Dean Bryeans Larry Kramer Peg Ralston Monday, August 23 Joan Cullen Chet Kulba Ken Rands 9:00 a.m. St. Catherine Janet Curnow Pam & James Mary Rettinger Communion Service Larry DeFrance Kuykendall Vincent Rhodes Tuesday, August 24 9:00 a.m. St. Catherine Grant Dryer David LaBelle Mason Russo Mary Gatt by Sister, Dolores Stone & Family Walter Dunn Donna LaPorte Bill Sadecki 9:00 a.m. St. Mark David Dziedzic Helen Liebold Barbara Sampier Wednesday, August 25 Helene & Donald Sam Leszczynski Walter Sawkin 9:00 a.m. St. Mark Finamore Mr. & Mrs. Peter Licari Isabelle Stockwell 9:00 a.m. Holy Cross Mr. & Mrs. Bob Pat Macy Anne Marie Bud Meldrum by Karen & Duane Jones Forton Patrick Malinowski Schonschack Thursday, August 26 Leah Fryer Norman & Marcella Donald Smith 9:00 a.m. St. Mark Evelyn Gutt Markel Joan Smith 9:00 a.m. St. Catherine Marge Hamlin Craig McKenzie David Spies Friday, August 27 Ted Hendricks Vergil McTevia Stevens Family 9:00 a.m. St. Mark Greg & Janae Josephine Michalski Louise Streitz 9:00 a.m. Holy Cross Heyza-Houfley Virginia Morris Jessica Thomas Ralph Moldenhauer, Jr. by Ryan Ickes Lisa Ann (Jones) Patrick Tierney LeRoy & Mary Lou Peruski Ed Janowicz Nagy Alice Trader James Dupuie by Family Alvin & Phyllis Kathleen Naiman Ilene Warchol (12th Anniversary Remembrance) Jones Sally O'Neil Tracy Smith Warner Saturday, August 28 Eric Jurmo Thomas Ostin Paulette Wieczorek 4:00 p.m. St. Catherine Herbert Kaltz Paul Patton Mary Ann Williams Dorothy Rollins by Mary Ann Demres Helen Mabel Pelath Evan Yaney 4:30 p.m. St. Mark Kerszykowski Cora Plummer Jim Yax Sunday, August 29 8:30 a.m. Holy Cross Sandy Polomas Catherine Ziegler Charles & Betty Markel by Family Mary Vanecek by Frances & Carolyn Rybo Died in Christ Mary Daniels by Kreusel Family 10:00 a.m. St. Mark Please remember in your prayers: John Edward Brockschmidt by Father Sig 10:30 a.m. Holy Cross Mary Ellen Rettinger John & Mary Rafalski by Patricia Roda Michael S. Kolodge Peg Schroder by Patricia Roda Rhelda Beuk by Patricia Roda Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. Charles Sharrow by Mother Let the Perpetual Light shine upon them (4th Anniversary Remembrance) May they rest in peace. Amen. 12:30 p.m. St. Catherine Gloria Goetz Duff & Merritt Goetz by Family 7:00 p.m. St. Catherine All Parishioners of Our Lady on the River Readings for the Week of August 22, 2010 Sunday: Is 66:18-21/Heb 12:5-7, 11-13/ Lk 13:22-30 Monday: 2 Th 1:1-5, 11-12/Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: Rv 21:9b-14/Jn 1:45-51 Wednesday: 2 Th 3:6-10, 16-18/Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9/Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25/Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 25:14-30 Next Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/Heb 12:18-19, 22- 24a/Lk 14:1, 7-14 (c)Liturgical Publications Inc Our Lady On The River Parish Sponsor of the Week Page 4 Mowing Madness August 22, 2010 R.C.I.A. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Let Your Voices Be Heard If you or someone you know might like to begin jour- The Beautiful OLR Choir will begin neying with us in faith to strive to become full, active, par- practices on Thursday, September 9th ticipating members of the Catholic Church, please let us know. New members welcome The RCIA is not a program or academic study Thursdays 7:00 p.m. at St. Catherine course. It is a gradual process within one's heart and life. Just show up The emphasis is on God's action in one's life. A person's Questions? call Bea 810-794-0098 personal readiness, response and openness to God's invitation is needed to make the deciding choice. The usual length of preparation is from one to two years. RCIA sessions will begin in October on Sunday morn- ings. If you're interested, just call the parish office to leave your name, address and phone or call for an inter- view appointment with Sister Mary Ann or Father Bob. Day/Time Lectors Altar Servers Saturday Gary Kupper Skye Jarskey 4:00 p.m. Nicholas Todino St. Catherine Saturday Pat Travis 4:30 p.m. Mark Your Calendars... St. Mark Parish Family Picnic Sunday Fred & MaryAnn Jared St. James Sunday, September 12th 8:30 a.m. Osterbeck Ginny Fielhauer Holy Cross Grace Fielhauer Noon Outdoor Mass at Browne's Field 10:30 a.m. Charlotte Foley Mitchell Hurttgam on Harsens Island Holy Cross Brenden Hurttgam Mackenzie Buslepp Family Picnic following Mass Bring your own seating for Mass, 10:00 a.m. Stephanie a dish to pass (we supply dogs) St. Mark Spencer umbrella or hat for sun protection 12:30 p.m. Nick Licari Maria Winquest and yard games you may like to share St. Catherine Rachael Winquest 7:00 p.m. Presider Presider St. Catherine Registering in your parish is a statement of faith. Coming To Our Lady on the River Parish In just 109 days....... A Parish Retreat: A Time Of Grace..... With Fr. Michael P. Sullivan, OSA From the Augustinian Preaching Apostolate Villanova, Pennsylvania Our Lady On The River Parish August 22, 2010 Page 5 Twenty First Sunday In Ordinary Time A Note From The Principal Religious Education News This week is our last official week of Religious Ed classes begin with a mandatory meeting summer vacation! School begins on in church on September 13th or 14th (depending on Tuesday, August 31st. This is earlier which night your child attends) at 5:30 p.m. The classes than the other schools in our area because for fall are rapidly filling up. If a family has a particular we are eager to take on the new year and get started on night they would like their child to attend it would be a educating tomorrow's Christian leaders. good idea to register soon. Grades 5 & 7 are already full We are currently finalizing our class lists. Are your on Monday evening, so please don't procrastinate, children's or grandchildren's names on it? Would you like send in your registration soon! them to be? Our office is open Monday through Friday If the registration form given to your child in the spring from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. I would be happy to meet has been misplaced, they are available at the parish of- with you personally to talk about the benefits of a Holy fice in Marine City. I will be in the Religious Education Cross Catholic education. If you aren't able to make it in office most mornings and forms are available there also. during those times, please call the school office at 810- You may choose to download a form from our parish web 765-3591 or email me at principal@holycrossonline.net site ourladyontheriver.net. Click on the right where it says for a personal appointment. "Religious Education", and download the registration This year, we are pleased to introduce the F.A.S.T form. You can use the 2009 registration form. The Reading System for our kindergarten and first grade stu- schedule on the website should be updated now. dents. Our teachers have attended training workshops We will offer a class for "Special Needs" children and are looking forward to implementing this powerful again on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 until 6:45 p.m. Mrs. reading program. I am looking forward to sharing the re- Cook has wonderful ideas to help the children on their sults with you. Additionally, we will be utilizing the "Being faith journey. a Writer" program. This learning program provides a Please call if you have any questions or concerns, clear and concise system of writing for our students. It 810-765-8300. focuses on the entire writing process. We are looking God Bless, forward to starting the year off "write." Mrs. Margie Smith, DRE Is your preschooler looking longingly at backpack and school supplies as you prepare to send your other chil- dren to school? Would you like the opportunity to have Scrip Summer Hours @ Holy Cross School your preschooler grow both academically and socially June 1, 2010 to September 1, 2010 with children his or her own age? Would you like your Monday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. little one to be in a safe, nurturing environment which pro- and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. motes an understanding of your faith? If you answered Tuesday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. yes to any of these questions, you belong at Holy Cross Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Preschool! Mrs. Carolyn Krum, our preschool director, Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. has a wealth of experience, and provides a wonderful Friday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. program for the young children of our parish and the sur- rounding community. Call the school office at 810-765- 3591 to learn more about the Holy Cross Preschool pro- gram. Would your child benefit from more one-on-one atten- tion and a smaller class size? Would knowing that your child is in a safe, nurturing environment that reflects your faith put you at ease? If you answered yes, then you be- long at Holy Cross Catholic School. Please choose us as a PARTNER in your child's education. If you are looking for a change of pace or a fresh start, and want to know that your WHOLE child is being educated, make the call today to learn more about Holy Cross Catholic School. We are currently welcoming stu- dents in all grades. It is never too early, or too late, to School Opens for the 2010-2011 Year make a change for the better. Tuesday, August 31st. I pray that each of you has a safe, fun, and relaxing `last week of summer.' May God bless your families as Hope to see you there!! we enter the new school year. To view the school calendar go to www.holycrossonline.net/school In His Service, then click on parent & community center Mrs. Amanda Lund, Principal then click on calendars Our Lady On The River Parish Sponsor of the Week Page 6 Mowing Madness August 22, 2010 Our Lady On The River Parish Stewardship of Treasure Report Weekend of August 7 & 8, 2010 Amount in Sunday envelopes $15,035.50 Families with envelopes 1702 Gifts from visitors (loose collection) $1,328.82 Envelopes received this week 606 Children's envelopes $15.50 (% of all stewards) 36% Total Sunday Collection $16,379.82 YTD Collection $96,585.87 Weekly amount for parish operations $15,000.00 YTD Budgeted $90,000.00 over/under amount - Thank You!! $1,379.82 over/under amount $6,585.87 Catholic Services Appeal 2010 "Sharing Christ in and Through the Church" Contributions are still coming in, thank you to every one that has found it within their budget and their hearts to help us reach our goal. We are right around $20,000 from reaching our parish target of $95,000. If you have misplaced your card just fill in the information here and send in to the parish office or place in the col- lection basket. Remember no amount is too small. CSA Minute Catholic Schools Office 2010 Our Lady on the River Parish CSA Pledge Card Children across the Archdiocese of Detroit are busy buying school supplies for the upcoming school Amount of Gift $___________ year. The Catholic elementary and high schools in the Amount Paid $___________ six counties of the Archdiocese of Detroit carry on a long and rich tradition of direct service to those in need. Balance $___________ Through required service projects, students learn the value of helping others as an expression of faith and 9 Monthly Payments good citizenship. Gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal allow the Of- Quarterly - July/Oct/Jan/April fice for Catholic Schools to help Catholic schools pro- vide students with exceptional academic training while Name____________________________ continuing the teaching mission of Jesus Christ. Part of the Department of Evangelization, Catechesis and Address__________________________ Schools, the office provides resources for teachers and principals, parents and students, and alumni. ________________________________ For more information about Catholic Schools or other CSA-funded programs and ministries, go to Phone Number____________________ AODonline.org. Our Lady On The River Parish August 22, 2010 Page 7 Twenty First Sunday In Ordinary Time Congratulations ... St. Mark Women's Guild Inspirational Greeting Cards On Sunday, August 15, 2010, Lucas (Luke) Thomas Laird received his First Visit the new greeting card rack in Holy Communion at St. Mark Church. the back room of the lobby in St. Mark Lucas is the son of Douglas & Julie Laird. Church and find a wide variety of in- spirational greeting cards for pur- chase at the bargain rate of $2.00 each. Some cards are designed for giv- ing at the reception of some of the Sacraments, such as Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation & Matrimony. Others convey Birthday or `Get Well' wishes, friendship & Thank you to everyone who donated items for the gratitude. Take a minute or two to Chinese Auction and those who stopped by and bought purchase a few whenever the need tickets. It was very successful because of you. A big arises as you come and go to church. thanks to all who bought tickets for the money doll, also. A special thanks to Paula Burgess, Judy DeCaussin, Virginia D'Antoni, Barb Persyn & Lori Young for helping me go to the businesses to get donations. Also, thanks Wedding Anniversaries to Paula, Judy, Virginia, Lori, Josephine Keller, Jan Long, August 2010 Linda Neumann, Anita Rzeppa & Cheryl Tatro for helping with the auction. God Bless you all! Rose Rzeppa Edward & Darlene Kwiecinski August 22 35 years William & Louise Streitz August 24 64 years May God's grace sustain you in joyful love and devotion to Him and to each other. Sewing Bee Wedding Anniversaries Our next "Sewing Bee" will be If you would like your Wedding Anniversary pub- Friday, August 27th at the lished in the bulletin, please submit your Anniversary info St. Catherine Activity Center to your parish office at least one month prior. Anniver- It will start at 9:00 a.m. saries will be published the last weekend of the month. If you plan on ironing, you can come at 10:00 a.m. Please bring your iron & ironing board Family Name: _______________________________ If you have any questions, please call Rose at Husband: _______________ Wife: _______________ 810-794-3187 Date: ______________ Years Married: ____________ Farmer's Market Every Tuesday respect life 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Next to Marine City Library Congratulations Neil Stoneback Organizations wanting to host St. Mark Women's Guild a bake sale during the Farmer's Market Meeting Thursday Winner $225 in the August 19, 2010 St. Mark Men's Club contact Jackie Morren at 810-765-5165 After 9:00 a.m. Mass 50/50 August Raffle Our Lady On The River Parish Sponsor of the Week Page 8 Mowing Madness August 22, 2010 Pray For Those Serving In The Military - We invite our parishioners to call the parish office to provide us with the names of loved ones who are serving in the Armed Forces. As a parish, our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families. PFC Michael Barboza Cpl Eric Hopp, USMC PFC Natalie Shovan, USMC 1SG Wm Scott Baumgartner, US Army Sgt. Matthew Jones, US Army GySgt John Stamper, USMC Col. Kenneth Biland, US Army LTC Stephen Knotts, US Army LTC John H. Stone, US Army George R. Burgess, USAF Christopher Lents Andrew Warchol PFC Gregory Dill, US Army Sgt. John Lewis, USMC Christopher Warchol James Eagleman S/Sgt. David Moran, USMC Cpt Paul Wilson, USAF Christopher Fajardo Joshua Marston CDR Jay Woelkers, US Navy Blake Feuerborn Maj Christopher Neiman, USAF PO2 Peter Woelkers, US Navy Jason Finamore Lt Jason Neiman, USCG LTJG Chelsea Woelkers, USCG Cpt Jason Gracin, USAF Pvt Jeffrie John Paul, US Army SPF Seth Guralczyk, US Army Arthur Rochon Prayer For The Military Lord, please watch over all of the brave men and women who have given of themselves to protect the lives of the innocent and free. May you bring comfort to their families with the knowledge that an entire nation is with them as their loved ones server us so valiantly. Amen And the Winners Are . . . This month's Calendar Raffle winners are: Kelly Glowski of Harsens Island Prayer Group Picnic Ms. Michelle Couture of Algonac ** TODAY ** Sunday, August 22nd Paul & Shirley Ivan of Algonac (2nd time winners) At The Home of Ann Pelc Congratulations and Thank You For Your Support!! There are still three more $100 drawings before the $1000 grand prize drawing in De- cember. It's not too late to get your name en- Day/Time Lectors Altar Servers tered, and you could be a multiple time winner Saturday Gary Kupper Skye Jarskey like Mr. & Mrs. Ivan, above. 4:00 p.m. Nicholas Todino Contact Holy Cross school or the Parish St. Catherine Office to get your lucky ticket. Saturday Pat Travis 4:30 p.m. St. Mark Young Adult Camping Retreat Sunday Fred & MaryAnn Jared St. James @Sleeping Bear Dunes 8:30 a.m. Osterbeck Ginny Fielhauer Holy Cross Grace Fielhauer Tent Camping & Dune Hiking August 27th - 29th 10:30 a.m. Charlotte Foley Mitchell Hurttgam $45 per person Holy Cross Brenden Hurttgam Mackenzie Buslepp Register @ www.emmaus-ministries.org 10:00 a.m. Stephanie Encounter Christ! Spend a long weekend away in St. Mark Spencer prayer, reflection and relaxation. 12:30 p.m. Nick Licari Maria Winquest St. Catherine Rachael Winquest sponsored by Youth, Young Adult & Campus Ministry 7:00 p.m. Presider Presider at the Archdiocese of Detroit. St. Catherine Our Lady On The River Parish August 22, 2010 Page 9 Twenty First Sunday In Ordinary Time Parish Directory Our Lady on the River Volunteer Organizations www.OurLadyontheRiver.net We have many wonderful volunteers that help to run Fr. Robert Schuster, Pastor so many of our organizations/committees. These groups Sr. Mary Ann Ankoviak, csj are always looking for new members to help. Please look Pastoral Associate over this list and join one or more if you can. We need Fr. Sig Kowalczyk, Fr. Fred Bodde, Fr. Leo Broderick & your help! Msgr. George Browne, Senior Priests Gary Krueger, Deacon Emeritus Parish Council David Schweihofer 810-765-2931 Parish Address Worship Commission Mary Patrick 810-765-5654 610 S. Water Street, Marine City, MI 48039 Christian Service Linda Neumann 810-794-4605 Virginia D'Antoni 810-794-3332 ***Holy Cross*** Daughters of Isabella Marilyn Dunn 810-765-5556 810-765-3568 FAX 810-765-2974 Knights of Columbus James Frye 810-765-5555 Office Hours: (Marine City) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Altar Society (HC) Lois Moldenhauer (closed 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. for lunch) 810-765-8022 ***St. Catherine*** St. Vincent de Paul Paul Ivan 810-765-9445 810-794-3301 FAX 810-794-1849 (Marine City) Office Hours: Right to Life (HC) Bill Cullen 810-765-3760 Monday - Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. K of C Ladies Auxiliary Rose Rzeppa 810-794-3187 (Algonac) ***St. Mark*** Ladies Guild (St C) Aggie LaCombe 810-794-1716 810-748-3828 FAX 810-748-9148 Knights of Columbus Don Zamborowski Office Hours: (Algonac) 810-794-4320 Tuesday - Friday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Prayer Group Jamie Wormsbacher Bulletin Info 810-734-4416 bulletin e-mail bulletin@OurLadyontheRiver.net Prayer Chain Eloise Tesch 810-794-9975 (deadline 12 noon Monday) Ushers (St C) John Vance 810-794-5837 Sacrament of Reconciliation Ushers (HC) Richard Kolzc 810-580-1282 Holy Cross Following Friday 9:00 a.m. Mass Sacristans (St C) JoAnn Vance 810-794-5837 St. Catherine 2:30 p.m. Saturdays EME Schedule (St C) Eleanor Pilawski 810-794-7051 St. Mark 1st Fridays before Mass Bingo (Tuesday) Bob Thompson 810-765-8751 Sacrament of Baptism Men's Club (St. M) David Salvador 810-748-3326 Requirements Of A Baptism God-Parent Women's Guild (St. M) Lynn Decker 810-748-8834 She/he is sufficiently mature (at least 16 years old) for the role Ushers (St. M) Office 810-748-3828 and practicing their Catholic Faith. He/She is a member in good standing in the Catholic Church, has been initiated in the three sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, and lives a life of faith which befits the role of God-Parent. Membership & preparation required Please call your Church Office to register & verify dates. "Pillow Talk" Local Dinner Theater ***Holy Cross Catholic School*** Fundraiser for Algonac-Clay Library (810) 765-3591 FAX: (810) 765-9074 www.HolyCrossOnline.net The "Friends of the Algonac-Clay Library" are e-mail school@holycrossonline.net sponsoring a Dinner Theater Fundraiser on Sat- Amanda Lund, Principal urday, September 18th at the VFW Hall, 1005 Pointe Tremble Road, Algonac. Doors open at Algonac Music Club 6:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner will be served at 6:30 Computer Raffle p.m., followed by the 1959 romantic comedy, "Pillow Talk". Computer w/19" wide screen; CD monitor Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per cou- 2.9 GHz CPU; 2GB of Ram; DVD writer ple. Advance tickets available only at the free in-home set up & one year maintenance Algonac-Clay Library through September 10th. Drawing Date: September 6, 2010 For more information please contact Sue at 810- St. Catherine Activity Center 794-4471. All proceeds will benefit the Algonac- Tickets $6 each or 2 for $10 Clay Library. Call Bea for tickets 810-794-0098