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)

 

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 Information......................... 612-789-7238

                          Must be registered in the Parish

               and active for one year 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: MESSAGE FROM FATHER JENSON This weekend we honor the souls of the faithful departed. Some die ready for heaven after a life in which clear commitment to loving God first in their lives was evident. Some die lost in hate, bitterness and evil. The fates of these two groups are clear, heaven and hell. The fate of the large number is that salvation is possible. God’s mercy provides a way to be made worthy of His presence in heaven. He will purify us if he can find saving faith in us. He will test our works and burn out of our hearts that which is unworthy of the children of God, this we call Purgatory. It is a very great grace from God. Arguably the greater number of souls enter heaven via purgatory, and would otherwise not be able to enter heaven for the Book of Revelation says “nothing unholy will enter the presence of God.” (Rev. 22:3) We pray for the souls in purgatory for this process. It is not easy for them as St. Paul says in 1 Cor. 3, it is as if by fire. The letting go of lifelong attachments to sinful ways will be as if by fire for us. Pray for our beloved dead and all those who are preparing for heaven in purgatory. ELECTION THOUGHTS: Remember to inform yourself about the positions of the candidates for public office before voting this week. Party labels are inadequate indicators of a person’s stand on issues. Prayerfully consider what is owed to Caesar, and to God, from the Gospel of two Sundays ago. Life belongs to God and no other. Know how the candidates stand regarding protection of life as you consider who to vote for, and then pray to God for the wisdom to please him in whom you will vote for. Father Glen Jenson Text Box: CHURCH PAINTING FUND - October 26, 2008 Goal $350,000.00 Total paid to date (pledge payments and additional gifts) $308,495.00 Pledge payments outstanding $ 41,505.00 $350,000.00

 

Offertory Collection

 

         October 26, 2008……………..………….$6,140.26

HOLY CROSS ROSARY GUILD STYLE SHOW & MISSION BENEFIT - The Style Show/Mission Benefit will be Saturday, Nov. 8 in Kolbe Hall.  Dress Barn Fashions and Pork Roast Lunch.  Tickets are $20.00 and available this weekend Nov. 1 & 2 after the 4:30, 8:00 & 10:00 Masses at the doors of the Church or by calling Janice (weekdays) at 612-789-7238.  Deadline for tickets is November 5.

BAPTISM CLASSES - Baptism class is required for parents and Godparents before the desired date.  If you are planning to attend a class you will need to call the Holy Cross Parish Office at 612-789-7238 to register.  Baptism class is held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at St. Hedwig’s River Village, 29th & Randolph St. N.E., Minneapolis.  The next class is Nov. 11th.

THANK YOU - Holy Cross Parish would like to sincerely thank the Family of George Smoter for their donation to the Church.  We are grateful for your generosity.

EXCHANGE CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST TODAY from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM in Kolbe Center.  Pancakes, sausage. juice, milk and coffee.  Adults $5.00, Children 12 and under $3.00.

Please remember Holy Cross Parish

in your Will.