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

HOLY CROSS PRAYER LINE
Call 612-789-7238 weekdays or
leave a message at 763-572-1713.
SPAGHETTI DINNER at Immaculate Conception School, 4030 Jackson Street N.E., Columbia Heights on Friday, January 20 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dinner includes: Spaghetti (prepared by Totino's Kitchens), bread, salad, beverage, and dessert. Price: Seniors 60+ $4.50, Adults $5.00, Children 12 and under $3.50. $1.00 pizza slices! Fundraising event to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week.
RACHEL NETWORK EVENING OF PRAYER - If regret over an abortion is part of your life, you are not alone. Whether the pregnancy loss is your own or that of a friend or family member, please come...experience God's healing mercy, comfort, and love at Rachel Network Evening of Prayer for healing after abortion, Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Church of St. Boniface, 629 Second St. N.E., Minneapolis. Anonymous atmosphere. No sign up - No fee. Open to men and women of all denominations. Questions? Call 952-882-2072.

TRANSFORMING THE WORLD
 Being Catholic and Public in the 21st Century

Pax Christi Catholic Community extends an invitation to all who are interested in learning more about the opportunities and challenges of Catholicism in the public square. Please consider joining one of the following sessions:

January 28th - Dr. Bill Cahoy, Dean of the School of Technology, St. John University.

February 11th - Dr. Regina Wolfe, Christopher Chair in Business Ethics at Dominican University, Illinois.

February 25th - Dr. Bernie Evans, Virgil Michael Ecumenical Chair in Rural Social Studies at St. John's University.

All sessions of the series will be held on Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Pax Christi, 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie. $10.00 admission. Continental breakfast included. Free child care available. Please register, 952-941-3150. See www.paxchristi.com for more details.
ATTENTION All WOMEN!! Join us for a Women's Conference on Saturday, February 11, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the University of St. Thomas, O'Shaughnessy Education Center in St. Paul. Topic: The Dignity and Vocation of Women. The cost is $15.00 per person. For more information, visit www.archspm.org/ family or call 651-291-4488. Sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office for Family, Laity, Youth and Young Adults.
PLEASE KEEP SAVING ALUMINUM CANS - The monies raised from recycling the aluminum goes toward the "Continuing Our Tradition" Campaign. Cans can be put in the containers by the doors of the church or by the garages behind the rectory.

PARISH CALENDAR

Today, January 15
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Bible Study 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 17
Bible Study 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 18
Faith Formation & Confirmation 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Thursday, January 19
Bible Study 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, January 20
Mass and Devotions in Polish 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Saturday, January 21
Polish School 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Sunday, January 22
Sunday School/Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
THE ANNUAL SAUERKRAUT SUPPER at Holy Cross will be Tuesday, February 28th! Mark the date on the calendar, invite your friends and watch for more information in the parish bulletin
OPEN HOUSE - Kozlak Radulovich Funeral Chapels is pleased to announce the opening of their new funeral home in Blaine (at 107th Avenue N.E. & Highway 65). They invite you to come by for refreshments and tours beginning Friday, January 20 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, January 21 & 22 from 11:00 to 4:00 p.m. A formal Grand Opening will follow this Spring.

25TH ANNUAL
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY CELEBRATION

February 12, 2006, 12:00 Noon Mass at the Cathedral of St. Paul with Archbishop Harry J. Flynn.

Couples and Families of all ages are invited!
Honor to all couples Married over 50 Years, Renewal
of Marriage Vows & Blessing of Engaged Couples.

Certificates will be mailed to all couples married over 50 years, who request them. The couples are to send this request in writing along with their name, address and the number of years married to the Office of Family, Laity & Youth, 328 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Certificates will be mailed out in late February. For more information call 661-291-4488.