Welcome to Church of the Holy Cross

IT'S TIME!

His baptism by John was a commencement movement for Jesus. Here, beside the muddy Jordan River, He experienced the power of the Spirit descending upon Him and He heard in His heart the voice of His Father claiming Him and His mission. It was time to begin the work for which He had been born. Listen!

    What does the voice of God impel you to become?

CONTINUING OUR TRADITION - Jan. 5, 2003
Goal - $1,500.000.00
Pledges & Gifts - -$1.355.058.10
Needed to reach Goal - $ 144,941.90

Pledges & Gifts - $1,355,058.10
Paid to date - $ 827.782.80
Outstanding - $ 527,275.30

A special "thank you" to parishioners who continue to make regular pledge payments. Thanks also to all who give "extra gifts" in the yellow envelopes each month. To reach our goal, we need new pledges and additional gifts. If you were unable to give a gift or make a pledge in the past, please consider helping at this time.

The yellow envelope in the packet mailed to your home can be used for gifts and/or pledge payments.
WE ARE GRATEFUL to the Estate of Isidore Patrick Murlowski for the gift of $55,773.80 to the Continuing Our Tradition Campaign. Thank you to the Murlowski Family for this gift to Holy Cross Parish in Memory of Uncle Isidore.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO KEEP SAVING ALUMINUM CANS - The money raised from recycling aluminum goes toward the new tables and chairs in Kolbe Center. We still need to raise $424.63. The next trip to the recycling center will be this Tuesday. Bags of aluminum cans can be put in the containers by the doors of the church or by the garages behind the rectory. Thanks!!

Offertory Collection
January 5,2003.............................$5,837.51

THE FAMILY OF GABRIEL MAZUR would like to express their thanks to Father David, Sister Benita, the Funeral Luncheon Committee and all parishioners for their help and kindness. It was appreciated.
THANK YOU to the Family of Gabriel Mazur for their donation to the Church in memory of their father. We are grateful.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE:

        Gregory M. Lewerenz & Tanya M. Greevers -I
                PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC
                           ADORATION NEWS


Today we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord. Jesus was baptized in the Jordan by John. On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon Him. A voice came from the heaven, "You are my beloved Son; with You I am well pleased." That Son is awaiting our visits in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel. Adore and visit Jesus in His Sacrament of love.

The Adoration Chapel is located in the Convent of Holy Cross. Open hours: Tuesday 4:00 a.m., Tuesday 11:00 a.m. and Thursday 2:00 p.m.

For information call 763-788-4729 or 612-781-4806. Thank you.

WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday, January 11
    
4:30 p.m. Lorraine Fitzgerald - Special Intention
Sunday, January 12
Baptism of the Lord
    
8:00 a.m. t Edward Sroka
  10:00 a.m. t Stella Malecki
  11:30 a.m. t Elzbeita Sosnowska
    6:30 p.m. For the Parisihioners
Monday, January 13
    
6:45 a.m. t John & Julia Narog - Anniv. Julia
Tuesday, January 14
    
6:45 a.m. t Richard Johnson
Wednesday, January 15
    
6:45 a.m. t Thaddeus & Marya Galant- Anniv. Marya
Thursday, January 15
    
6:45 a.m. t Anna Brobjorg
Friday, January 16
    
6:45 a.m. t Joseph Przesmicki
Saturday, January 17
    
8:00 a.m. t Gladys Martin - Ushers Club
    4:30 p.m. t Charles Krawczynski and Richard Gulbranson
Sunday, January 19
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
    
8:00 a.m. t Irene Szykulski and the Szykulski Family
  10:00 a.m. t Gene Madson - Anniv.
  11:30 a.m. t Franciszek & Franciszka Strugalski
    6:30 p.m. For the Parishioners

Readings for the Week of January 12, 2003

Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Mk 1:7-11
Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Mk 1:14-20
Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Mk 1:21b-28
Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Mk 1:29-39
Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Mk 1:40-45
Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Mk 2:1-12
Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Mk 2:13-17
Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

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