PARISH DIRECTORY

 

Parish Priests.................................... 612-789-7238

      Father Glen T. Jenson, Pastor

      Father Glen at St. Anthony.............. 612-379-2324

         (revglenjensen@onebox.com)

 

      Father Waldemar Matusiak, SChr

         (waldemarmatusiak@gmail.com)

      Deacon John Belian

 

Pastoral Ministry............................... 612-789-9168

      Sister M. Benita, OSF

      Sister Donna, OSF

 

Business Manager............................ 612-789-3430

      Janice Frakie         (JFrakie@comcast.net)

 

Parish Secretary................................ 612-789-7238

      Janice Godlewski  (JGodlewski@comcast.net)

 

Bulletin Announcements due by Monday, noon.

 

Telephone Numbers

      Parish Office................................... 612-789-7238

      Parish Office Fax............................ 612-789-5769

      Pope John Paul II Catholic School... 612-789-8851

      Convent......................................... 612-789-3256

 

Prayer Line

      Weekdays...................................... 612-789-7238

      Anytime.......................................... 763-572-1713

 

Website:    www.ourholycross.com

             FATHER GLEN’S

THOUGHTS…..  

 

 

Our readings this Sunday call for trust in God and the need for perseverance in prayer.  God will answer our prayers as he sees what will be the best for us whether or not we see what God sees in the moment.  As we receive the results of the Archdiocesan restructuring plan this weekend, it is important to keep in mind that God is with us, cares for us, and will help us to make the most of what will be taking place.  With that in mind, let us respond to what we learn with open minds and hearts and a sense that God is with us to help us through these changes and into a new future that will be good, whether or not we can see how right now. 

 

Change is difficult, mourning the past is not wrong, but hope is the hallmark of those who trust in God and are alive in the Spirit.  The Catholics of Northeast are sturdy people of faith.  It is my hope that we can show others in the Archdiocese how to take the ball that is thrown to us by these changes, and run with it!  Praised be Jesus Christ. 

 

I will be at all masses this weekend to make the announcement of the changes for our three parishes.  I will be there either at the beginning of mass, at homily time, or after communion.  Be sure not to leave until I have been to your church to make the announcement.  After all masses, there will be representatives from the Archdiocese present to help answer any questions that you have that can be answered right away.  There will be more to follow in the bulletin and in information from the Archdiocese in coming weeks.  Stay tuned.

 

 Father Glen Jenson, Pastor

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIBLE STUDY - Register now for Jeff Cavin’s Adventures in Matthew: The King and His Kingdom.  Holy Cross will offer this video series in a two-year time frame on the 1st and 3rd Sunday evenings of the month, November through May.  Classes will be held in the Pioneer Room, lower level of the school at 6:30 PM.  Cost for course materials is $30 and materials will be delivered to you at the first class on Nov. 7.  Call the church office to register - 612-789-7238.  Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 20. 

 

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

 

October 10, 2010 - $6,016.35

Thank you!

 

CONGRATULATIONS

to Roman and Genevieve Chock

as they celebrate their

60th Wedding Anniversary this weekend.

Blessings on this happy occasion and

                     for many years to come!

 

HOLY CROSS SUNDAY SCHOOL for pre-schoolers to kindergarten in the lower level of the school building during the 10:00 AM Mass.  Check out this great program!  For more information call the Parish Office weekdays at 612-789-7238.

ARCHDIOCESAN PLANNING PROCESS UPDATE

Decisions regarding the status of all parishes under the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis’ Strategic Plan are being announced at Masses this weekend.  Please listen to the announcements for information specific to our parish.  Booklets summarizing the Strategic Plan and noting the status of all parishes in the Archdiocese under the plan are available after Masses this weekend.  Please take one copy per household.

 

No schools are identified for closure in the information announced today.  The Strategic Plan calls for further evaluation of the sustainability of schools.

 

Please remember in prayer those who are directly affected by the decisions announced in the Strategic Plan.