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 One of our core beliefs as a Christian community is in the resurrection of the dead. Each time we profess our faith (whether it is the Apostle’s Creed, the Nicene Creed, or our baptismal promises), we announce that we believe in the resurrection - Christ’s on the third day, and our own at the end of time. The month of November is a time when we particularly recall those who “have gone before us marked with the sign of faith” (Eucharistic Prayer I). We honor the myriad of unnamed saints who already share in the blessedness of the heavenly kingdom. And we pray for the many who have died, that they too may enjoy eternal light, happiness, and peace. Our belief in the resurrection unites us in a communion of faith beyond the grave. We are caught up as one in Christ, in whom we have been baptized, sharing his death and his resurrection. In him we are alive.

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -      November 4, 2007

 

  Goal                                                        $350,000.00

 

  Total paid to date (pledge payments

                 and additional gifts)                            $184,097.37

  Pledge payments outstanding                 $155,576.63

  Gifts still needed (in addition to pledges)       $  10,326.00

                                                                                                                             $350,000.00

 

 

 

Offertory Collection

 

           November 4, 2007……………….……$6,453.49

 

 

 

TO CELEBRATE THE 80TH ANIVERSARY of our present church building (1927-2007) and its redecoration by Conrad Schmitt Studios, Coadjutor Archbishop John Nienstedt has accepted the invitation to come and celebrate the 10:00 AM Mass next Sunday, Nov 18.  We hope that many parishioners will be present at Mass.  Please plan to attend and welcome Archbishop Nienstedt.  You are invited to a reception for the Archbishop in Kolbe Hall following Mass.

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.

COFFEE & DONUTS after 8:00 & 10:00 Masses TODAY in Kolbe Hall.  All are welcome to come after Mass and visit with fellow parishioners.

HOLY CROSS ENGLISH HOLY NAME annual TURKEY BINGO TODAY from 2:00 to 5:00 PM in Kolbe Center.  Enjoy a fun afternoon and try to win your Thanksgiving Turkey.  Refreshments available.  All are welcome.

BULLETIN DEADLINE - Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for the November 25 bulletin is Friday, November 16th.  The offices at Holy Cross will be closed November 22-25.

CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT - Imagine life below the poverty line, where one in eight Americans struggles every day to hang on.  The Catholic Campaign for Human Development helps people create permanent solutions to the problem of poverty in their communities.  Be part of the number that care; give generously to the CCHD Appeal next weekend.  Visit povertyusa.org to learn more.

 

Please remember Holy Cross in your Will.