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 We’re happy to welcome forgiveness when it is given to us. We can be critical when it is offered to someone else. When the people in Jericho saw that Jesus was going to dine at Zacchaeus’ house they were scandalized that Jesus would consider eating with a sinner. But Zacchaeus, who had experienced the grace of salvation, stood his ground and was ready to make restitution. The process of reconciliation is complicated. And, despite the seemingly quick conversion in the Zacchaeus story, reconciliation often takes a long time. The promise that Jesus makes is that he will be with us through the whole endeavor. As the Zacchaeus story also points out, we also don’t enter on the path of reconciliation through our own initiative. Jesus invites us to be reconciled, just as he did with Zacchaeus when he looked up into the sycamore tree. Zacchaeus was clear about those with whom he needed to be reconciled. Are you? And more importantly, are you ready to do it?

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -        October 28, 2007

 

  Goal                                                        $350,000.00

 

  Total paid to date (pledge payments

                 and additional gifts)                            $180,224.37

  Pledge payments outstanding                 $158,557.63

  Gifts still needed (in addition to pledges)       $  11,218.00

                                                                                                                             $350,000.00

 

 

 

Offertory Collection

 

           October 28, 2007……………….……$6,706.66

 

 

 

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.

 

        EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

 

 

 

 

November is the month dedicated to the souls in Purgatory.  At the tomb of Lazarus Martha said, “I know that Lazarus will arise again in the resurrection at the last day.” (John 11:24)  This echoes in our hearts as we pray and grieve for our beloved dead.  We have a quiet and peaceful place to spend time in prayer for our deceased.

 

Open Hours:     Tuesday: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM,                                                          12:00 Noon, & 1:00 PM

                           Wednesday: 7:00 AM & 10:00 AM

 

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

 

Please remember Holy Cross in your Will.

FOOD FOR THE NEEDY - Help us remember those who are hungry and in need of food.  You can bring food donations when you come to Church or to the Rectory during the week.  The food will be used for Thanksgiving Baskets.  Please make sure to check the expiration date on the food and do not bring open boxes or bags.  Cash donations will also be accepted and used for turkeys, bread, etc.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST - The Exchange Club of East Minneapolis Annual Pancake Breakfast TODAY from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM in Kolbe Hall.  The menu includes pancakes, sausages, juice, coffee & milk.  Adults $5.00; $3.00 for children 12 and under.  Proceeds benefit N.E.  Minneapolis Youth and Senior Programs.