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A SIGN OF GOD'S PRESENCE Isaiah recognized that his most important job as a prophet was not to preach gloom and doom, not to frighten people, but to bring glad tidings, good news. And before he could bring it to others, he had to experience and welcome joy into his own life. He had to rejoice heartily, not halfheartedly, in the Lord. Joy is the mark of God's presence. Is it evident in your life? |
| DECORATING OF THE JESSE TREE will be next Sunday, December 22nd at the 10:00 a.m. Mass. If you have not picked up your ornaments, you may do so in the Sacristy. Extras are available. |
| CONTINUING OUR TRADITION - Dec. 8, 2002 Goal - $1,500.000.00 Pledges & Gifts - - $1,295,122.00 Needed to reach Goal - $ 204,878.00 Pledges & Gifts - $1,295,122.00 Paid to date - $ 730,895.70 Outstanding - $ 564,226.30 All donations to the "Continuing Our Tradition" Campaign are tax deductible. As the end of the year draws near, please consider a gift to the Campaign or the tax advantages of making extra pledge payments. All gifts and pledge payments are applied to our outstanding debt and early payments will save loan interest costs. The yellow envelope in the envelope packet mailed to your home can be used for gifts and/or pledge payments. |
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EUCHARISTICADORATION NEWS Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say rejoice! The Lord is near. 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 waiting for us in the Adoration Chapel. The chapel is located in the convent of Holy Cross. Open hours: Sunday 5:00 a.m., Tuesday 11:00 a.m. and Thursday 2:00 p.m. For information call 763-788-4729 or 612-781-4806. Thank you. |
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| THANK YOU TO THE POLISH SATURDAY SCHOOL for their gifts to the Parish totaling $600.00. We appreciate their thoughtfulness and wish the staff, students and parents a Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year! |
| THE 2003 CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES for youth in grades 1 thru 11 can be picked up at the University Avenue entrance to Church. Adults will continue to receive their envelopes in the mail. |
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WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, December 14 |
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Readings for the Week of December 15, 2002 Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn
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