PARISH DIRECTORY

 

Parish Priests.................................... 612-789-7238

      Father David T. Ostrowski, Pastor

         (DTOstrowski@comcast.net)

      Father Waldemar Matusiak, SChr

         (waldermarmatusiak@gmail.com)

 

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 Monday, noon.

 

Wedding Coordinator........................ 612-789-9168

      Sister Benita

                          Must be registered in the Parish

               and active for two years before wedding date.

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
Text Box: BULLETIN CONNECTION Isaiah so graphically describes “that day” when the Messiah will come, and Matthew paints such a detailed picture of John the Baptizer calling everyone to prepare the way of the Lord, that it is easy to miss the power of St. Paul’s words in today’s passage from his letter to the Romans. As so often happens, this second reading speaks to both the first reading and the Gospel and serves as a sort of “hinge” for them. Paul writes that everything written in Scripture is for our instruction, hope and encouragement. Isaiah’s description of a perfect world may be a little fantastic, but Paul also writes with longing of a world where everyone lives in perfect harmony. In both his world and John the Baptizer’s it is not wolves visiting lambs or babies playing with snakes that will be the sign of God’s salvation. Rather, it will be Jew and Gentile praising God together, accepting each other and acknowledging that Jesus Christ is the savior of all.

“COINS FOR CRIBS” - An Advent outreach project program at Holy Cross.  As we prepare to celebrate the Birth of Baby Jesus at Christmas our parish will again collect coins during Advent that will be used for baby cribs.  The money collected will be given to “Cradle of Hope” - a non-profit organization that works with mothers and infants in crisis.  All coins received in the weekly collection plate will be given to this project.  Bring extra coins to Church.  If you prefer to give dollars or a check, please put your gift in an envelope marked “Cradle of Hope.”  Thank you!  Last week we collected $99.00.

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -    December 2, 2007

 

  Goal                                                        $350,000.00

 

  Total paid to date (pledge payments

                 and additional gifts)                            $195,837.37

  Pledge payments outstanding                 $147,430.63

  Gifts still needed (in addition to pledges)       $   6,732.00

                                                                                                                             $350,000.00

 

 

 

Offertory Collection

 

           December 2, 2007……………….……$6,957.50

 

 

 
Text Box: RETIREMENT FOR THE RELIGIOUS - The Catholic Church assists the financial need of elderly religious through the national appeal for the Retirement Fund for the Religious. Today, 5,452 women and men religious need skilled nursing care that costs an average of $49,850.00. They all count on your generosity and offer you their prayerful thanks. Please be generous.

CHRISTMAS BASKETS - We are now collecting items for the Christmas food baskets.  Please share a can of soup, vegetables or fruit.  Please make sure to check the expiration date on the food and do not bring open boxes or bags.  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!!

YOUTH ENVELOPES - The 2008 contribution envelopes for students in grades 1 thru 12 are available for pick up in the vestibule of the Church.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE MASS - We need children to be Mary, Joseph, angles and shepherds for the 4:00 Christmas Eve Children’s Mass.  There will be a brief practice on Thursday, Dec. 20, at 6:30 PM in Church.  Please call Janice weekdays at the Parish Office 612-789-7238.

 

Thank you to James Basara for the

Gift given to Holy Cross in Memory of

his Father - I. Joseph Basara.