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

         (waldermarmatusiak@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 noon on Monday

 

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

PEACE MASS - Holy Cross will be the host of the next Peace Mass on Tuesday, November 25th.  Rosary at 6:30 PM; Mass at 7:00 PM.  Receive a copy of the message given the Blessed Virgin Mary at Medjugorje on the 25th of every month.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - You are invited to join us - all skills are needed (sew, crochet, knit, fleece tie, sewing labels).  We meet on Tuesday, November 25th at 6:30 PM in the Parish Library.  If you would like to work at home, just stop by a meeting to see the shawls and get copies of prayers, patterns/ideas and size guidelines.  For more info, contact the Parish Office at 612-789-7238 or Mary at 612-379-4090.

BULLETIN DEADLINE - Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for the November 30 bulletin is Monday, November 24.  The office at Holy Cross will be closed November 27-30.
Text Box: MESSAGE FROM FATHER JENSON This Sunday is Christ the King Sunday, the end of the Church’s year. If we believe that Jesus is truly risen from the dead, then we have good reason to call him our king, for only someone who has come back from the dead can promise life after death with love beyond all telling awaiting us. For this great promise to be fulfilled by our Lord Jesus Christ, we must fulfill our commitment to follow him in faith and love. As he states in this Gospel, if we have not extended love in the form of real assistance to others, we cannot expect that for ourselves from God. Faith must be coupled with good works, for us to be saved in the sight of God. From a thankful heart it is much easier to be generous and loving toward others. As we also approach Thanksgiving this week, may we truly give thanks on that holiday, not merely feast. As we stop to give thanks for our many blessings, may we make the connection in our hearts and extend the generosity that God has given to this land, and in turn give from our gifts of time, talent and money, to others. Those who do so will find an open door to the heart of Jesus, our true king. And may everyone have a blessed and safe Thanksgiving holiday! Next Sunday, November 30th will be the first of the Northeast Advent Vespers Services. St. Anthony’s will be hosting it at 3:00 PM with a social to follow. Come and experience the Liturgy of the Hours that is prayed in monasteries and feel the quiet peace which is the true spirit of the Season of Advent. Father Glen Jenson, Pastor Text Box: CHURCH PAINTING FUND - Nov. 16, 2008 Goal $350,000.00 Total paid to date (pledge payments and additional gifts) $312,725.00 Pledge payments outstanding $ 37,275.00 $350,000.00

 

Offertory Collection

 

         November 16, 2008………..………….$5,664.37

CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT - Of the 37 million people considered to be living below the poverty line, 45% work full time but still do not make enough money to feed their families, keep roofs over their heads, and pay for health care.  The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) supports community-based projects - founded and managed by the poor themselves - that work toward building a better and more just community where poverty does not exist.  You can make a difference.  Please donate prayerfully and generously in today’s CCHD collection.