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 You might be inclined to feel sorry for Ahaz in the first reading and to wonder why God was so angry that this king wouldn’t ask for a sign. The prophet Isaiah had come with a message from God when Ahaz and his kingdom of Judah were under attack. God wanted to reassure Ahaz; he told him not to let his courage fail. Then he offered to give him a sign. The reason Ahaz wouldn’t ask for a sign was because he didn’t think God would be of much help. He had decided to rely on the strength of Assyria instead. No wonder God sounds so annoyed! God wants to give a sign, and certainly Ahaz and all of Judah need one that is “deep as the nether world or high as the sky.” So he gives it anyway - to Ahaz and to all of us who have come after him. God gives us the sign of the Virgin giving birth to Immanuel. It was a sign Ahaz felt he didn’t need. We do.

WELCOME &

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 

May the blessings of the

Holy Season be yours in abundance.

A joyous, peaceful and blessed

Christmas to each of you!

 

             Father David,

Father Waldemar and Parish Staff
Text Box: CHRISTMAS EVE Monday, December 24 Children’s “Happy Birthday Jesus” Mass at 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass at 12:00 Midnight with combined choirs. Church will open at 11:00 PM Kolendy (Christmas Carols) begin at 11:30 PM CHRISTMAS DAY Tuesday, December 25 Masses at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM (Polish) No 6:30 PM Mass

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

 

          Be watchful!  Be alert!

            You do not know when the time will come

          (MK 13:33)

 

Advent commemorates the expectation of our Redeemer.  It prepares us to celebrate the Mystery of the Word made Flesh.  Advent is the season of waiting, praying, and longing for our Redeemer.  Let us place ourselves in HIS presence by visiting and spending time with HIM in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel.

 

Open Hours:     Tuesday: 11:00 AM, 12:00 & 1:00 PM

 

 

Holiday Adoration Schedule

The Adoration Chapel will be closed

December 24 & December 25

and December 31 & January 1.

 

 

For information call 612-605-2558 or 612-781-4806.

FAMILY BRUNCH - The Holy Cross Polish Committee invites you to a Holy Family Brunch on Sunday, Dec. 30 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Kolbe Center.   $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.  Tickets are available at the parish office weekdays or call Wanda at 763-413-1839 or Jadwiga at 612-789-5081.