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PARISH CALENDAR Today, December 14 · Pick-up Jesse Tree symbols in the Sacristy. · Sunday School during the 10:00 AM Mass. · Library open after the 10:00 AM Mass. · Adventures in Matthew - Year 2 6:30-8:30 PM. · Bibletimeline Study 1 - 6:30-8:30 PM. Tuesday, December 16 · Adventures in Matthew - Year 2 9:00-11:00 AM Wednesday, December 17 · Confessions after 6:45 AM Mass and 5:30-7:30 PM. · Faith Formation classes 6:30-7:30 PM in school. Thursday, December 18 · Confessions after 6:45 AM Mass and 5:30-7:30 PM. · School Christmas program in the gym 6:00 PM. · AA & Alanon 7:30 PM in Kennedy Hall. Friday, December 19 · Confessions after 6:45 AM Mass. · Devotions and Mass in Polish 7:00 PM in Church. Saturday, December 20 · Confessions 3:15-4:15 PM. Sunday, December 21 · Decorate Jess Tree at the 10:00 AM Mass. · Sunday School during the 10:00 AM Mass. · Library open after the 10:00 AM Mass. · Advent Vespers 3:00 PM in Church. |
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Third Sunday of Advent - Rejoice in the Lord always, again let us say Rejoice! We are looking forward to the birth of Jesus Christ. Let us spend time in the Adoration Chapel. We can go to HIM. We can actually adore HIM like the shepherds did; we can kneel before HIM like the Magi. JESUS is awaiting our visits to the Chapel. Visit and adore JESUS. Open Hours: Monday 11:00 AM; Tuesday 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM; Wednesday 5:00 PM; Thursday 2:00 PM and Friday 1:00 PM. For information call 612-781-4806 or 763-784-1317. |
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CHRISTMAS BASKETS - We are collecting food and gifts for the Christmas baskets. Please make sure to check the expiration date on the food and do not bring open boxes or bags. Money received will be used for hams, potatoes, bread and other items for the baskets. |
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CHRISTMAS CONFESSION SCHEDULE at Holy Cross Church Wednesday, December 17 After 6:45 AM Mass & 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Thursday, December 18 After 6:45 AM Mass & 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Friday, December 19 After 6:45 AM Mass. Saturday, December 20 3:15 to 4:15 PM. ***************************************************************** CONFESSIONS AT NEIGHBORING PARISHES St. Anthony: 804 - 2nd St. N.E. Monday, December 22 5:30-7:30 PM. St. Boniface: 629 - 2nd St. N.E. Saturday, December 20 2:30-3:30 PM. Tuesday, December 23 7:00-8:00 PM. St. Clement: 911 - 24th Ave. N.E. Monday, December 22 3:00-5:00 PM. Tuesday, December 23 3:00-5:00 PM. St. Hedwig: 129 - 29th Avenue N.E. Monday, December 22 6:30-7:30 PM. Tuesday, December 23 9:00-9:45 AM. |
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SCHOOL NEWS - It’s Christmas at Pope John Paul II Catholic School! Our students will present their 2008 Christmas Program at several different times in December. If you want the voices of children to usher in your celebration of our Savior’s birth, please join us on: · Dec. 17 2:00 PM - St. Anthony Church · Dec. 18 6:00 PM - School Gym · Dec. 19 10:30 AM - RiverVillage · Dec. 22-25 Noon - 3:00 PM - Hear the students on Relevant Radio - AM 1330 |
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THANK YOU - The English Altar and Rosary Guild thanks everyone who participated in making their Bake and Craft Sale a huge success. Thanks to Roses 105, 106 and 107 for all their work. Raffle Winners: Plant - Ray Dehler; Christmas Tree Train - Theresa Berg; Polish Christmas Ornaments - Ann Wandzel; Christmas Angel - Betty Chorzempa; Singing Penguins - Betty Chorzempa; Gold Christmas Tree - Mary Kozacz; Big Teddy Bear - Tom Herschbach. |
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THANK YOU to the Fuss Family for the gift given to the parish in Memory of Helen Fuss. The parish is grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. |
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FAMILY BRUNCH - The Holy Cross Polish Committee invites you to a Holy Family Brunch on Sunday, December 28 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Kolbe Center. Chicken will be served. Adults $12.00 and children $6.00 (6-12). Tickets at the parish office weekdays or call Wanda at 763-413-1839 or Jadwiga at 612-789-5081. |