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PARISH DIRECTORY Parish Priests.................................... 612-789-7238 Father Glen T. Jenson, Pastor Father Glen at St. Anthony.............. 612-379-2324 (revglenjensen@onebox.com) Father Jan Michalski, SChr Deacon John Belian 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. 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 Website: www.ourholycross.com |
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OFFERTORY COLLECTION - Dec. 11, 2011 Sunday Collection - $7,173.15 Thank you! |
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FATHER GLEN’S THOUGHTS….. Our Gospel this Fourth Sunday of Advent is that of the Annunciation. Gabriel brought the good news to Mary that she would be mother of the savior of humankind yet remain a virgin after as before. Her dedicated love for God and accompanying holiness made her the chosen one in the eyes of God to be worthy to be the mother of God’s son. As we prepare to celebrate the great feast of our savior’s birth on Christmas next weekend, let us renew our desire to love God wholeheartedly after the example of Mary. This would be the greatest gift that we could give to Jesus on his birthday. A well prepared confession for Christmas that brings to mind any failures in love, for God and the people around us, would be a great way to begin to make a gift to Jesus for his birthday. The confession schedule of extra opportunities for confession besides Saturday afternoons is listed below. May Christmas be a time of great renewal for us all. Mary our Mother, pray for us. Advent confessions in addition to the usual weekend confession times in our tri-parishes are as follows - St. Hedwig: Wednesday Dec. 21, 6:30 - 7:30 PM and Thursday Dec. 22, 9:00 - 9:45 AM before morning mass. St. Anthony: - Tuesday Dec. 20, 6:00 - 7:30PM following Perpetual Help Devotions. Holy Cross: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, also following 6:45 AM morning masses Tuesday-Thursday Dec. 20-23, and Saturday, Dec. 24 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM. ADVENT VESPERS…..Dec. 18th at St. Hedwig 3;00 PM with refreshments following. Help prepare yourself to welcome Christ into your heart more deeply by participating in this prayer of the church. Father Glen Jenson, Pastor |
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION - This is the Advent Season, so let us place ourselves in the presence of JESUS in the Adoration Chapel to receive HIS invitation to repent. St. John the Baptist appeared in the desert proclaiming repentance. Let us spend time with JESUS in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. Open hours: Monday 9:00 AM; 1;00 PM; Tuesday 9:00 AM; 2:00 PM; Wednesday 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. For information call: 763-784-1317 or 612-781-4806. |
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“COINS FOR CRIBS” is the annual Advent outreach project at Holy Cross. All coins in the weekend collection will be sent to Cradle of Hope to help mothers and babies in need. This past week we collected $131.00. Thank you. |
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ADORATION HOURS - The Adoration Chapel will be closed from Saturday, December 24th thru Monday, December 26th. The Adoration Chapel will also be closed from Saturday, December 31st to Monday, January 2nd. |
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HELP NEEDED - Help is needed to deliver flowers to the shut-in of the Parish. Please meet in the Church on Monday, December 26th at 9:00 AM for plants and addresses. |
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Please remember Holy Cross Parish as 2011 draws to a close. Your increased generosity during the Christmas season is needed and greatly appreciated. |