1621 University Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55413 

THE NEXT PEACE MASS at Holy Cross is on Tuesday, January 25th. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. and Mass at 7:00 p.m. Receive a copy of Our Blessed Virgin Mary's message given to the world at Medjugorje just six hours before. Refreshments to follow.
THE ANNUAL SAUERKRAUT SUPPER sponsored by the Holy Cross Parish Activities Committee will be on Tuesday, February 8, 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. Menus includes Home-style Sauerkraut, Loin of Pork, Polish Sausage, Potatoes, Rye Bread, Paczki and Coffee or Milk. $9.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 12. Music by John Filipczak from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Kolbe Center.
SAUERKRAUT SUPPER - Help is needed in the dining room and kitchen at the Sauerkraut Supper. Guys are needed to help with large kettles. Call the Rectory weekdays at 612-789-7238.
STAYING HEALTHY DURING THE WINTER - Infection Control and Influenza. You are cordially invited to attend a presentation by Jennifer Jarl, R.N. with M.A.O. Home Care/Volunteers of America on Thursday, Jan 27, at 10:00 a.m. in the Monroe Village Community Room, 1900 Central Ave N.E. Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!
MEN'S CONFERENCE Man, The Family's First Line of Defense on Saturday, January 29th, 2005 at Epiphany Catholic Church, 111th Ave. and Hanson in Coon Rapids. Registration, Coffee & Rolls at 8:15 a.m. Conference starts at 8:45 a.m. (with closing Liturgy at 12:30). For more information call 763-755-1020.
                                    POPE JOHN PAUL II
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Catholic Schools - Faith in every Student!
Catholic Schools Week
will kick off with a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at St. Clement's Catholic Church, 24th & Jackson St. N.E., Minneapolis. Adults $4.50, Children $2.00. Proceeds benefit education at Pope John Paul II Catholic School.

Kindergarten Round-Up is planned for Tuesday, February 15 at 6:30 p.m. so mark your calendars now. If you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2005, plan to attend this, evening and learn about education at Pope John Paul II Catholic School.
DINNER AND SINGING of Polish Christmas Carols with the Topola Choir on Sunday, January 30 at P.N.A. Hall. Donation is $10.00. Call 612-617-0022.

PARISH CALENDAR

Today, January 23
Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Educational Task Fore 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Kolbe Center.
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Tuesday, January 25
Peace Mass - Rosary 6:30 p.m.; Mass at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 26
Faith Formation classes 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the school.
Thursday, January 27
AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, January 28
"Family Night" Open Gym 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the gym
Mass and Devotions in Polish 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Saturday, January 29
Polish School 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Polish School Carnival in Kolbe 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 30
Catholic Schools Week Kick off Pancake Breakfast at St. Clements 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m..
Sunday School/Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

IC FOLLIES "GOES TO THE MOVIES" presented by the musicians of Immaculate Conception Church on Friday, February 4, and Saturday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, February 6 matinee at 2:00 p.m. $12.50 per person. Immaculate Conception Church Fellowship Hall, 4030 Jackson St. N.E., Columbia Heights. Call 763-571- 6545 for tickets.
WHEN YOU CELEBRATE a wedding anniversary, it is often a time filled with memories. The Sacrament of Marriage is a daily-lived experience. To celebrate this daily experience, the Archdiocese of Saint Paull Minneapolis will again celebrate WORLD MARRIAGE DAY 2005 on Sunday, February 13th at the Cathedral of Saint Paul, 239 Selby Avenue. Mass will begin at noon and will include honoring all married couples with a special honor given to couples married 50 years or longer. The newly engaged will receive a special blessing. Marriage vows will be repeated for all married couples present. The event is open to all married and engaged couples in the Archdiocese and their families.
PRO-LIFE NURSE NEEDED - The North Side Life Care Center, a non-profit, pro-life pregnancy center located at 4376 Thomas Avenue North in Minneapolis is seeking a nurse, RN, or LPN to share the position of clinical nurse manager. Work two days per week (18-20 hrs). Call Pat at 612-522-6589 for more details.