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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.

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION

Advent- In the frenzy of Christmas activities it is easy to overlook the serious purpose and meaning of Advent. The season of Advent is our opportunity as St. Luke states: "Look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." (Lk. 21-28) It is time for prayer and penance.

Visit our Adoration Chapel. Open hours: Monday 9:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m., Tuesday 10:00 p.m., Wednesday 11:00 p.m., Thursday 11:00 a.m. Other early hours are listed in the Chapel. To have questions answered or for more information call 612-605-2558 or 612-781-4806.

CHRISTMAS BASKETS - We are now collecting items for the Christmas food baskets. The Thanksgiving baskets used most of our food supply. We really need your help! If everyone brought one or two food items, it would be a great help. Please share a can of soup, fruit or vegetables. We also need gifts for adults and children - clothes, games, toys, etc. Any money received will be used for hams, potatoes, bread and other items for the baskets. Thanks!!

OPLATKI - The breaking and sharing of Oplatki with each other on Christmas Eve is a traditional Polish custom. We wish each other good health and happiness during the Christmas season and throughout the New Year. This is a beautiful Christmas tradition that can be enjoyed by everyone.

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.

FOR RENT NORTHEAST
Upper duplex, perfect for single person, 5 rooms.
Family Home, 3 BR, No pets.
Call 651-488-5077 for more information.

ENGLISH ALTAR & ROSARY GUILD MEMBERS please remember to bring items for the Cancer Home to the Tuesday, December 13 meeting. Items currently needed are: paper products, toilet tissue, facial tissue, individual cream soups, juices (no citrus), individual puddings, jellos and Vaseline lotion.

PARISH CALENDAR

Saturday, December 3
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - Bake & Craft Sale, Coffee & Donuts, Pierogi, Santa's Secret Shop, Raffles and much more after 4:30 Mass in Kolbe Center.
Today, December 4
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - Bake & Craft Sale, Coffee & Donuts, Pierogi, Santa's Secret Shop, Raffles, Santa Claus and much more after 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Masses.
Sign-up for Jesse Tree Symbols at doors of Church.
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass
Monday, December 5
Advent Meditations 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Wednesday, December 7
Mass of Anticipation for the Holy Day 7:00 p.m.
Faith Formation & Confirmation classes 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the school.
Mother's Club 7:00 p.m. in the Pioneer Room.
Adult Choir after the 7:00 p.m. Mass in Church.
Thursday, December 8 - Immaculate Conception
Holy Day of Obligation: Masses are at 6:45 a.m., 12:00 noon in English and 7:00 p.m. in Polish.
AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, December 9
"Family Fun Night Open Gym" 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Mass and Devotions in Polish 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Saturday, December 10
Polish Saturday School 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Sunday, December 11
Pick-up Jesse Tree Symbols.
Sunday School/Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Bible Study 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Library.

FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES - Modern Natural Family Planning is based on comprehensive scientific research, is healthy and marriage building. A series of classes on the highly effective Sympto-Thermal Method, taught by qualified instructors will begin on Monday, December 12th at St. Charles Borromeo in St. Anthony. Call 651-232-3088.

THE ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA WOMEN'S GUILD will hold their Bake Sale Christmas Bake and Craft Sale in the Atrium of Catholic Eldercare (817 Main Street N.E.) on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

RELEVANT RADIO - Catholic radio in the Twin Cities, 1330 AM. Internet: www.relevantradio.com