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: November 27, 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 rehearsal on Wednesday, November 27. How wonderful it will be to have a good number of voices in our Choir for Christmas. Please help!

        Phil Baird, Choir Director
THANKS TO ALL who donated food and cash for our Thanksgiving food baskets. Thanks also to those who will assemble and deliver them. God bless you!! We are now collecting items for the Christmas food boxes. We will need food for baskets and we can use gifts for adult and children - clothes, toys, games, etc. Any money received will be used to buy hams, potatoes, bread and other items for the basket. Thanks!!
 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. This a creative and faith-based program. Check it out! Questions call Vicki at 612-782-8232.
ENGLISH ALTAR & ROSARY GUILD BAKE AND CRAFT SALE will be December 7th and 8th. ALL MEMBERS are asked to please bring 2 baked items. Ladies will be in Kolbe Center to receive your baked goods or craft items Saturday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday morning. PLEASE share your time and talent and help make this a successful sale. Roses 108 and 109 are assigned to work the Bake Sale and Craft Booth.
ENGLISH ALTAR & ROSARY GUILD MEMBERS please remember to bring items for the Cancer Home to the December 9 meeting. Items currently needed are: paper products, toilet tissue, facial tissue, individual cream soups, juices (no citrus), individual puddings, jellos and Vaseline lotion.
FOR RENT: 1 BR Apt., newly remodeled, no pets.
                     4th and Madison St. N.E. 612-379-9573

PARISH CALENDAR

Saturday, November 23
Polish Holy Name will sell pierogi after Mass in Kolbe.
Today, November 24
Polish Holy Name will sell pierogi after all Masses in Kolbe Center.
Library open after 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Tuesday, November 26
Peace Mass - Rosary 6:30; Mass 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 27
NO
CCD or Confirmation Classes.
Adult Choir 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving
Mass at Holy Cross 9:00 a.m.
Parish Office closed.
AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m.in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, November 29
Parish Office closed.
Mass and Devotions in Polish 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Saturday, November 30
No Polish School.
Parish Office closed.
Sunday, December 1
Library open after 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Sunday School/Nursery during the 10:00 Mass.

OPLATKI is now available:
                 Convent (back door) evenings
                 Church sacristy after Mass
                 Rectory (Parish Office - side door)
                      Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
                      Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
DO YOU HAVE BIG PACKAGES TO WRAP?? We have red plastic bags for only 50 cents each. The bags are great for those "big" gifts that are hard to wrap. Call the Rectory during office hours at 612-789-7238.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES - Modern NFP is based on comprehensive scientific research, is healthy and marriage building. A series of classes on the highly effective Creighton Model Ovulation Method, taught by a qualified instructor, will begin on Monday, December 2nd at St. Charles Borromeo Church in St. Anthony. For time of class, to register, or for more information, call the Twin Cities Fertility Care Center at 651-232-3088.
ST. MARON CATHOLIC CHURCH is looking for a Parish Secretary who is able to work Tuesday through Friday starting in early December. The job will consist of general office work. Computer skills required. All parties interested should call Father Sharbel Maroun at 612-379- 2758 or send resume to 600 University Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, 55413.