PARISH DIRECTORY

 

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

      Father David T. Ostrowski, Pastor

         (DTOstrowski@comcast.net)

 

      Father Waldemar Matusiak, SChr

         (waldermarmatusiak@gmail.com)

 

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.

 

Wedding Coordinator........................ 612-789-9168

      Sister Benita

                          Must be registered in the Parish

               and active for two years before wedding date.

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
Text Box: BULLETIN CONNECTION It is easy to point out the Pharisee in someone else, and much more difficult to see it in oneself. That is one of the hazards of self-righteousness. Coming to an awareness of one’s own failings demands some reflection. It doesn’t happen all on its own. The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector illustrates this very point. The Pharisee couldn’t stop talking during his prayer. He went on and on about all the things he was not, and then boasted about all the things he did. On the other hand, the tax collector’s prayer was simple and direct: “God, be merciful to me a sinner.” He had time to listen. Why not take five minutes each day to listen to God? Turn off the radio or T.V. Sit in a quite place. Empty your mind and start with the words: “God be merciful to me a sinner.” And then, listen!

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -        October 21, 2007

 

  Goal                                                        $350,000.00

 

  Total paid to date (pledge payments

                 and additional gifts)                            $178,892.37

  Pledge payments outstanding                 $159,527.63

  Gifts still needed (in addition to pledges)       $  11,580.00

                                                                                                                             $350,000.00

 

 

 

Offertory Collection

 

           October 21, 2007……………….……$6,230.00

 

 

 

From Father David Ostrowski ….

 

To celebrate the 80th Anniversary of our present church building (1927-2007) and its redecoration by Conrad Schmitt Studios, Coadjutor Archbishop John Neinstedt has accepted the invitation to come and celebrate the 10:00 AM Mass on Sunday, November 18, 2007. It is my hope that many parishioners will be present at Mass.  Please plan to attend and welcome Archbishop Neinstedt.  A reception will follow.

HOLY CROSS ROSARY GUILD STYLE SHOW & MISSION BENEFIT - The Style Show/Mission Benefit will be Saturday, Nov. 3 in Kolbe Hall.  Christopher Banks Fashions & Pork Roast Lunch.  Tickets are $20.00 and available today at the doors of Church or call Janice (weekdays) 612-789-7238.

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION - Thursday, November 1st is the Feast of All Saints and is a Holy Day of Obligation.  Masses will be at 6:45 AM, 12:00 Noon, 2:15 (school Mass) 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM (Polish).  All are welcome to the school Mass.

ALL SOULS DAY - You are invited to pray for the souls of the faithful departed on All Soul’s Day, Friday, Nov. 2.  Masses at Holy Cross will be at 6:45 & 9:00 AM (English) and 7:00 PM (Polish).  Included with your Sunday collection envelopes is an envelope on which you may write the names of those deceased whom you would like to remember in prayer.  The envelopes will be placed in the sanctuary where they will remain during November.

ATTENTION SENIORS - The Senior Citizen Mass on Friday, November 2nd at 9:00 AM will be in Church.  The social will be in Kolbe Center after Mass.

 

       EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

 

 

 

 

We are hearing again and again about war.  Only from the LORD JESUS can we hope for peace.  Let us pray for peace.  We have the opportunity to petition for that peace in the Adoration Chapel

 

Open Hours:     Monday: 7:00 AM & 4:00 PM

                           Tuesday: 12:00 Noon, & 1:00 PM

                           Wednesday: 10:00 AM

 

For information, call 612-605-2558 or 612-781-4806.