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

THERE WILL BE AN IMPORTANT MEETING for parents of children preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist on Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30 p.m., Room 112 in the school.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE:
                                         Gregory M. Lewerenz & Tanya M. Greevers - II
                    NEWS FROM POPE JOHN PAUL II
                              CATHOLIC SCHOOL


Come celebrate Catholic Schools Week with us, January 26 through Friday, January 31.

Open House and Science Fair Sunday, January 26, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Come to the school gymnasium and view the students projects.

Kindergarten Roundup Tuesday, January 28, 6:30 p.m. in the kindergarten room. Come and hear about our program.

Parents Day, Thursday, January 30. Parents and families are invited to attend the 2:30 p.m. student liturgy in Holy Cross Church with their students and then come back to visit their classrooms.
ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE FOR LIFE at the Cathedral of St. Paul on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
MARCH FOR LIFE - On Wednesday, January 22 join thousands of Minnesotans at the State Capitol in St. Paul at 12:00 noon for MCCL "March for Life." The March commemorates the deaths of 42 million unborn babies killed by abortion since the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion-on-demand for the entire nine months of pregnancy. Your presence will help show elected officials and the public the depth of support for pro-life legislation protecting women and unborn babies. For information call 651-291-4553.
FRENCH TOAST AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST next Sunday, January 26,2003 at Church of St. Philip's, 26th and Bryant Avenue North, Minneapolis from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Serving all the tasty French Toast and Pancakes you care to eat ... plus you get sausages, orange juice, milk or coffee. Adults $4.00; children $2.00; children under 5 FREE. Sponsored by St. Philip's Catholic Family Organization.

PARISH CALENDAR

Today, January 19
Library open after 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Holy Cross Youth Group "Kick-Off" party 5:00 p.m. in Kolbe Hall. Open to youth ages 12-18 years old.
Wednesday, January 22
Library open from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.
CCD, Confirmation classes 6:30-7:45 p.m. in school.
Meeting for Parents of students preparing for First Communion and Reconciliation 6:30 p.m. in Room 112.
Thursday, January 23
AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, January 24
Mass and Devotions in Polish 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Saturday, January 25
Polish School 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Polish School Costume Party in Kolbe.
Sunday,January26
Sunday School/Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Library open after 10:00 a.m. Mass

A TIME TO HEAL.....A TIME FOR PEACE...
                                                       Ecclesiastes 3

A Naming and Commending Service for all children who have died before birth and have not yet been Baptized is being offered at the Church of Anthony of Padua, 813 Main Street N.E., Minneapolis, on Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 2:00 PM. All parents and/or family members who experienced the loss of a child due to abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, or accident, and couples who are unable to conceive a child due to infertility, are invited to attend this liturgy. For information call 612-379-2324.
NEWLY MARRIED RETREAT DAY - The Office of Marriage and Family Life invites all newly married couples, 0-7 years, to the Second Annual Retreat for Newly Married on Sunday, February 1, 2003 at the Church of St. Charles Borromeo in St. Anthony, MN. Mr. James Stenson, will give the keynote presentation. Cost is $30.00 per couple/$15.00 per person For more information call 651-291-4553.
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY CELEBRATION - You are invited to this year's World Marriage Day Celebration with Archbishop Harry Flynn on Sunday, February 9, 2003, at the Cathedral of St. Paul starting with Mass at 12:00 noon with a reception to follow. This event is for all engaged and married couples, family members and friends. Come and honor all couples married over 50 years, recognize the longest married couple, renew marriage vows and bless engaged couples. No registration is required. Sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter and The Archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life.