PARISH CALENDAR

 

Today, November 8

· Coffee & Donuts after all morning Masses in Kolbe.

· Sunday School during the 10:00 AM Mass.

· Library open after the 10:00 AM Mass.

· Family Adoration 3:00 PM in Church.

Monday, November 9

· English Rosary Guild Meeting 7:00 PM in Kolbe.  Rose 107 will provide refreshments.

Tuesday, November 10

· Baptism Class 7:00 PM at River Village.

Wednesday, November 11

· Faith Formation classes 6:30-7:30 PM in school.

· Confirmation class 6:30-7:30 PM in school.

Thursday, November 12

· AA & Alanon 7:30 PM in Kennedy Hall.

Friday, November 13

· Mass and Devotions in Polish 7:00 PM.

Saturday, November 14

· Polish School 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

Sunday, November 15

· Sunday School during the 10:00 AM Mass.

· Polish Independence Day celebration after 11:30 Mass in the gym.

· Holy Name TURKEY BINGO 2:00-5:00 PM in Kolbe.

· Bible Study 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

 

FOOD FOR THE NEEDY - Help us remember those in need.  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.

COFFEE & DONUT SUNDAY - TODAY, Sunday, November 8 the Holy Cross Choir is hosting Coffee & Donut Sunday in Kolbe Center. This is a great opportunity to stop and visit with fellow parishioners.  Please join us.

COME FOR COFFEE and donuts and learn how you can lose weight!  The Holy Cross Light Weight group will be showing an orientation video TODAY, November 8 (Donut Sunday) at 11:15 and again on December 6 in the Pioneer Room.  Stop by and learn how the Light Weigh can change your life.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT on Tuesday, December 1 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in Kolbe Hall.  Come and enjoy food, fun and family.  Dinner is FREE.  Enjoy time as a family and learn how to bring Advent alive in your home.  Sponsored by Holy Cross Parish and Pope John Paul II Catholic School.  RSVP to secretary@popejohnpaul2school.org or 612-789-8851.  Please plan to join us on the 1st.

CHRISTMAS WREATHS will be sold by Pope John Paul II School N.E.R.O. Booster Organization (youth sports).  Purchase a Wreath and your name will be entered for a $30.00 Cub certificate.  24” Wreath with a bow is $14.50, 24” Wreath with bow and cones is $16.50.  Call Renee at 612-781-3242 or Jim at 612-788-3413.

ENGLISH ROSARY GUILD MEETING - The Holy Cross English Rosary Guild will meet on Monday, November 9th at 7:00 PM in Kolbe Center.  If any woman of the parish would like to learn or know more about the Rosary Guild, please join us on Monday evening.  Refreshments will be provided by Rose 107.

HOLY CROSS TURKEY BINGO - The Holy Cross Holy Name will host a “Turkey & Cash Bingo” on Sunday, November 15 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM in Kolbe Hall.  All are welcome.  Refreshments will be available.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST sponsored by the youth of St. John’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 2215-3rd Street N.E. TODAY, November 8th from 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon.  All proceeds go toward purchasing items for people in need in our community.  Also available will be baked goods, crafts and pierogi.

THANK YOU to Debra Jurek and Carrie Boeser for organizing the “All Saints Party” for children held at Holy Cross last weekend.  A great time was had by all.

AN EVENING AFFIRMING THE FAITH -  You are cordially invited to spend An Evening Affirming the Faith at St. Charles Borromeo, 2739 Stinson Boulevard N.E., Minneapolis, on Saturday, December 5.  The evening begins with Mass at 5:00 PM, followed by Social, Dinner and Keynote Speaker.  The Keynote Speaker will be Archbishop John Nienstedt who will talk on “Marriage and the Current Debate.”  Dinner entrees by Prom Catering: Chicken Breast with Marsala Sauce & Mushrooms, or Sliced Beef with Port Wine Demi Glaze. Tickets are $29 per person and must be purchased before November 25.  Call the Parish Office 612-781-6529. 

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION in Lakeville on Saturday, December 12th.  A remarkable holiday experience this Christmas!  A show for the entire family.  If you want to see a Branson-quality Christmas show without traveling all the way to Missouri.  $59.00 per person includes bus, lunch at Cracker Barrel and performance at noon.  For more information or to make a reservation call Joan at 612-379-4488.