1621 University Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55413

JOIN IN KOLENDY - TODAY, January 5th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Catholic Eldercare, 817 Main St. N.E., Minneapolis. Music will be provided. This event is sponsored by PACIM.
ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS
FLOWER MEMORIALS


 Tony and Diane Hofstede
   In Memory of Anna Kozlak
 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kuechle
   In Memory of Joe & Bernice Kozlak and Betty Rowberg
 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Kurkowski
    In Memory of Delphie Rejman and other Deceased Members of the Rejman and Kurkowski Families
 Mr. & Mrs. Roman Mularczyk
 Mr. Frank Pedric
  In Memory of Mrs. Mary Pedric
 Mrs. Agnes Yanta
  In Memory of Stanley Yanta

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Erin Denman, Jack Hennessy, Sarah Huisenga, Sylvester Jedlenski, Henry and Virginia Krawczynski, Frank Nawara, Fred and Burnette Polkey, George Shimshock and John Wrobel for volunteering their time to deliver flowers to our sick and homebound. It was a task greatly appreciated by your parish and all who received them.

THE 2003 CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES for youth in grades 1 thru 11 can be picked up at the University Avenue entrance to Church.
JANUARY & FEBRUARY ADULT ENVELOPES - As of Tuesday, December 31, parishioners have not yet received their contribution envelopes for January and February. Until you receive your envelopes, be assured that all checks placed in the collection plate payable to Holy Cross Church are matched with your envelope number and recorded on your financial statement.
SNOW PLOWING - In the January & February envelope packet you will find an envelope for Snow Plowing. Thus far we haven't had much snow. However, as it happened last year, there was plenty of snow in March and early April. The snow will be coming. If you don't use the envelope now, please save it for later in the season when we will definitely have snow removal bills.
AN INVITIATION: Please contact one of our Pastoral Ministers, Sister Benita, Sister Donna or Sister Priscilla (612-789-9168), or leave a message with Janice at the Parish Office, if your loved one, neighbor or friend (Holy Cross parishioner) is in the hospital, nursing home or has become homebound. It is important to us as a parish to continue to minister to all those who are and have been an important part of the Holy Cross community.

PARISH CALENDAR

Today, January 5
 Library open after 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Wednesday, January 8
 CCD, Confirmation classes 6:30-7:45 p.m. in school.
 Adult Choir 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Thursday, January 9
 AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, January 10
 Mass and Devotions in Polish 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Saturday, January 11
 Polish School 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon in school.
Sunday,January 12
 Rosary recited at 9:45 a.m. in Church
 Sunday School/Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
 Jaselka in the school auditorium after 11:30 a.m. Mass.

HOSPITALIZATIONS - Did you know that because of privacy laws, hospitals and nursing homes do not call us to report if a parishioner has been admitted, or if a person's condition has worsened? That means we rely on family members and neighbors to keep us informed. Please call the Rectory, 612-789-7238, so that we can follow up with a visit and offer the sacraments of healing.
MOVING? - Please let us know. To keep parish operations running smoothly, it is important that our records be kept up-to-date. Please call the Rectory, 612-789-7238, when you have a change of address.
TAKE "YOUR VALENTINE" to see BOBBY VINTON at Mystic Lake February 13th, 2003. Bus leaves at 5:30 p.m. $28.00 per person - includes bus. Tickets are imited. Payment to confirm your reservation is due by January 10th. Call Joan at 612-379-4488.
TOTINO-GRACE will hold an Open House for all prospective students and their parents on Monday, January 13th beginning at 7:00 p.m. If you have questions, contact Dave at 763-586-6316, Deb at 763-586-6315 or T.J. at 763-586-6314.

DE LA SALLE is hosting an Open House for all interested junior high students and their families on Tuesday, January 14th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For information or directions call Sarah at 612-676-7675.

THE PLACEMENT EXAM for incoming freshmen will be given at Totino-Grace on Saturday, January 18 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Registration for 9th graders will also be given the morning of the Placement Exam. Students must have completed an application in order to register. If you have questions call T.J. at 763-586-6314.