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

Second Sunday of Advent! Let us place ourselves in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. St. John the Baptist appeared in the desert proclaiming repentance.

Let us visit the Adoration Chapel offering prayers and penance. The Chapel is located in the Convent of Holy Cross. 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.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE
Joseph E. Johnson & Joy M. Tomas - I
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE MASS - We need children to be Joseph, angels and shepherds for the 4:00 Christmas Eve Children's Mass. There will be a brief practice Thursday, Dec. 22, 6:00 p.m. in Church. Please call Janice weekdays at the Rectory 612-789-7238.
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 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.
THE 2006 YOUTH ENVELOPES for students will feature "Patron Saints." They are a great learning tool since you learn about a different saint each week. The envelopes are available for pick-up in the Church vestibule.
CANDY AND CARMEL CORN - There is still time to get these wonderful treats. See one of the Sisters after Mass in the Sacristy or call 612-789-9168 (evenings). All profits go towards the "Continuing Our Tradition" Campaign.
HOUSE FOR RENT: Close to church. No pets.
                                      Call John at 763-785-4229.

PARISH CALENDAR

Today, December 11
Pick-up Jesse Tree symbols in the Sacristy.
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Bible Study 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 13
Bible Study 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Memorial Mass for Father Bob Wiley 6:00 p.m.
English Altar and Rosary Guild Meeting 7:00 p.m. in Kennedy Hall. Refreshments by Rose 104.
Baptism Class 7:00 p.m. in the Church.
English Holy Name Meeting 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Room.
Wednesday, December 14
Faith Formation and Confirmation classes 6:30-7:45.
Adult Choir 7:00 p.m. in the Church.
Thursday, December 15
Bible Study 6:30-8:30 p.m.
AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, December 16
Pope John Paul II in Kolbe Center 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Open Gym 6:30-8:30 p.m. Use alley entrance.
Mass and Devotions in Polish 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Saturday, December 17
Polish School 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Sunday, December 18
Decorate the Jesse Tree during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

Please remember Holy Cross Parish in your Will.
THE HOLY CROSS WEBSITE: ourholycross.com lists all of the information included in the weekly bulletin. Check out this great source of information.
MEN AND WOMEN ARE NEEDED to help with cleaning of the Church on Monday. December 19 at 3:00 p.m. The pews, Stations of the Cross and Statues will need cleaning. If you can help, please meet in church and bring a pail and rags with you.
DO YOU HAVE BIG PACKAGES TO WRAP?? We can help. We have big red plastic bags for only 50 cents each. These bags work well for those "big" gifts. Call or stop at the Rectory during office hours - 612-789-7238.