PARISH DIRECTORY

 

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

      Father Glen T. Jenson, Pastor

      Father Glen at St. Anthony.............. 612-379-2324

                 (revglenjensen@onebox.com)

 

      Father Waldemar Matusiak, SChr

                 (waldemarmatusiak@gmail.com)

      Father Don Schwalm

      Deacon John Belian

 

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.

 

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: CHURCH PAINTING FUND - Nov. 9, 2008 Goal $350,000.00 Total paid to date (pledge payments and additional gifts) $310,410.00 Pledge payments outstanding $ 39,590.00 $350,000.00

 

Offertory Collection

 

         November 9, 2008……………..………….$6,739.06

HOLY CROSS SUNDAY SCHOOL for pre-schoolers to kindergarten age children is available during the 10:00 Sunday Mass.  Bring your child(ren) to the Pioneer Room in the lower level of the school.  All families are welcome to participate as the children learn about Jesus!

FOOD FOR THE NEEDY  - Help Holy Cross remember those who are 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. Cash donations will be used for turkeys, bread, etc.
Text Box: MESSAGE FROM FATHER JENSON In the Gospel teaching of our Lord in this Sunday’s readings He tells of the servants who were given talents of gold to make something of while the master was away. Upon the master’s return, they were rewarded according to what they had accomplished with what they had been given. The talents of gold are symbols for the talents that we have of personality and skills. How we use the gifts we have from the Lord in this life is how the Lord will review our lives with us at our judgment when we die. No one can say that they have no talent as a person. We all have gifts from God, God does not make anything worthless. May we strive to use the talents that we have to serve others as well as ourselves. Then we shall surely hear the Lord Jesus say at our judgment, come you who are blessed by my Father, receive the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. May our Lady, Help of Christians, pray for us to be good stewards of the gifts we have from God. OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS Tuesday, Nov. 18th at 5:30 PM at St. Anthony Church followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome to come and give praise to Our Lady. Father Glen Jenson, Pastor

HOLY CROSS TURKEY BINGO - The Holy Cross Holy Name Society will host a “Turkey & Cash Bingo” TODAY, Nov.16, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM in Kolbe Hall.  All are welcome to join the fun.  Refreshments will be available.

CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT - Nearly 37 million people in the United States live below the poverty line, and 13 million of those are children.  The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) works to create lasting solutions to the problem of poverty through real community change.  Please donate prayerfully and generously to the CCHD next weekend to help those in poverty help themselves.  Visit www.povertyusa.org to learn more.

LAST CHANCE FOR HAPPENINGS BOOKS - Holy Cross is selling Happenings Books until December 1, 2008.  The cost is $30.00 per book and each features buy one - get one coupons and other special offers.  Don’t miss out on the 1/2 price Central Car Wash coupons back in the book this year.  Call Dennis at 612-789-4209 or the office weekdays at 612-789-7238.