1621 University Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55413

CHOIR MEMBERS NEEDED FOR CHRISTMAS - Soon Christmas will be upon us. In preparation I would like to extend an invitation to all to sing in the choir at Christmas Masses. Rehearsals will be the following Wednesdays: Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11 & 18 at 7:00 p.m. in Church. We will practice music for Midnight Mass on December 24 and the 10:00 a.m. Mass on December 25. If you are interested please come to rehearsals beginning this Wednesday, November 21. How wonderful it will be to have a good number of voices in our Choir for Christmas. Please help!

                     Phil Baird, Choir Director
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT WE HAVE A WONDERFUL SUNDAY SCHOOL/NURSERY program here at Holy Cross every Sunday during the 10:00 a.m. Mass. The Nursery is for infants and the Sunday School Program is for children ages 2 1/2 through 6. Bring your child(ren) to the lower level of the school. We'd love to have you join us as we learn about'Jesus. Questions call Vicki at 612-782-8232.
MORE THAN 34 MILLION PEOPLE in the United States live in poverty, including all parts of the Archdiocese of St. Pau1/Minneapolis. Contributions to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) support projects that create jobs, improve neighborhoods and enrich the lives of those burdened by poverty. The bishops established CCHD in 1969 to develop strategies to help break the cycle of poverty. See the insert in today's bulletin and please be generous to this year's collection.
MARY JO COPELAND will be signing a newly released book that tells her story, on November 22nd at 6:30 p.m. at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave So., Minneapolis. Written by Michelle Peterson, all royalties from: "Great Love: The Mary Jo Copeland Story" will benefit Mary Jo's organizations. The book is also available from Leaflet Missal, St. Patrick's Guild, Loome Antiquarian Booksellers and major booksellers, as well as at www.quixpub.com or by faxing 440-234-1141.
SEEKING PEACE TOGETHER - A Moment for Deep Prayer featuring Archbishop Flynn - "Stepping Back from the Brink of War" - Sunday, November 24th, 3:00 p.m. St. Luke's Catholic Church, 1079 Summit Avenue, St. Paul. Sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office for Social Justice 651-291-4477.
 GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PLAYING BASKETBALL for N.E.R.O. (Northeast Recreational Organization) are asked to call Ryan Hamen at 763-458-1101 for more information.

PARISH CALENDAR

Today, November 17
Library open after 10:00 a.m. Mass.
English Holy Name TURKEY BINGO 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Kolbe Center.
Monday, November 18
Archdiocesan Holy Name Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 19
Parish Activities Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 20
CCD, Confirmation Classes 6:30-7:45 p.m. in school.
Adult Choir 7:00 p.m. in Church
Thursday, November 21
AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, November 22
Mass and Devotions in Polish 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Saturday, November 23
Polish School 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon in school.
Sunday, November 24
Sunday School/Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Library open after 10:00 a.m. Mass.

ST. CYRIL'S SLOVAK MEN'S CLUB is sponsoring their annual Turkey Raffle on Friday, November 22nd beginning at 7:00 p.m. St. Cyril's School Auditorium, 3rd St. and 13th Ave. N.E., Mpls. Donations $2.00. Ladies welcome. Cash Drawings - Games - Bingo - etc.
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR, 330 South Exchange St. South, St. Paul Annual Christmas Boutique Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (both days). Ham Dinner-Crafts-Silent Auction-Tea Room-Raffles-Specialty Shops-Author Appearances, etc.
ANNUAL BAKE SALE sponsored by the Altar Society and St. Anne's Club of Saint Maron's Church, 602 University Avenue N.E., Mpls. on Saturday Nov. 23 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Delicious Lebanese pastries and bread.
CATHOLIC AID ASSOCIATION Turkey and Ham Raffle on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002 at 7:30 p.m., at St. Boniface Parish Hall, 7th Ave. & 2nd St. N.E., Mpls. Admission is $1.50. Adults only. Sponsored by the St. Boniface Catholic Aid Council