PARISH DIRECTORY

 

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

      Father David T. Ostrowski, Pastor

         (e-mail:  dostrowski@mn.rr.com)

 

      Father Waldemar Matusiak, SCh

         (e-mail:  wmatusiak@mn.rr.com)

 

Pastoral Ministry............................... 612-789-9168

      Sister M. Benita, OSF

      Sister Donna, OSF

 

Business Manager............................ 612-789-3430

      Janice Frakie         (e-mail:  frakiejf@mn.rr.com)

 

Parish Secretary................................ 612-789-7238

      Janice Godlewski  (e-mail:  jgodlewski@mn.rr.com)

 

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

      Parish Library................................. 612-781-0435

 

Website:    www.ourholycross.com
Text Box: BULLETIN CONNECTION It is well known that it now costs more than one cent to make a penny. The prices of the common metals that comprise the coin have skyrocketed in recent years as annual usage of zinc and copper have quadrupled in the last century. Despite the clamor for investments in common metals, few people bother to bend over and pick up a penny when they see it on the ground. But the change in our pockets can add up, and what we do with it can say a lot about our attitude toward all that has been given us by God. See if you can do this: Take a bowl or small box and each night empty your pockets or purse of all your loose change. After 3 or 6 months, take the coins to the bank and exchange them for dollar bills. (You may be surprised how much your family may accumulate in that short time if everyone participates.) Decide which charity should get that contribution, and then start the process all over again. See if you can resist the temptation to take a few coins when you think you need them, remembering that the poor have a greater need than you!

 

Please remember Holy Cross Parish in your Will.

CONTINUING OUR TRADITION - November 5, 2006

(Renovation of Kolbe Hall, Kitchen and Elevator)

   Goal -                                                                     $1,500,000.00

 

   Total paid to date (pledge payments

            and additional gifts)                              $1,474,524.00

   Pledges outstanding                                       +$       25,476.00

                                                                                                                                                                        $1,500,000.00

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -    (North side aisle)

 

  Goal                                                        $80,000.00

  Gift received to date                               -$77,862.00

  Still needed                                             $  2,138.00

 

Holy Cross Parish is grateful for the gifts given in

Memory of Henry Bishop.  Thank you!

 

Offertory Collection

 

         November 5, 2006……………………… $7,720.35

HELP US REMEMBER those who are hungry and in need of food.  Bring food donations when you come to Church or to the Rectory during the week.  The food will be used for Thanksgiving baskets.  Make sure to check the expiration date on the food and do not bring open boxes or bags.  Checks will also be accepted and used for turkeys, bread, etc.

COFFEE AND DONUTS after the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Masses TODAY in Kolbe Center.  All are welcome to come down after Mass and visit with fellow parishioners.

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

CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT - In his first encyclical letter, God Is Love (Deus Caritas Est), Pope Benedict XVI stated that “within the community of believers there can never be room for a poverty that denies anyone what is needed for a dignified life” (no.20).  In our own country, 37 million Americans struggle in poverty, many despite working full-time.  Within our community of believers we do make a difference - when we support the work of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.  CCHD is committed to helping people create permanent solutions to the problem of poverty in their community.  Please give generously to the CCHD appeal next weekend.

BULLETIN DEADLINE - Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for the November 26 bulletin is Friday, November 17.  The offices at Holy Cross will be closed November 23-27.