PARISH DIRECTORY

 

Parish Priests.................................... 612-789-7238

      Father David T. Ostrowski, Pastor

         (DTOstrowski@comcast.net)

      Father Waldemar Matusiak, SChr

         (waldemarmatusiak@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 There is so much joy in the statement, “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone.” We have sung and prayed these words since the beginning of Advent, so many weeks ago. Christ has come; he is our light. Ironically, sometimes it isn’t darkness that needs to be overcome; sometimes competing lights render a light source invisible. Just try to see stars in the night sky if you live in a well-lit city! Just try to see the light of Christ when there are such strong spotlights cast on some preachers and teachers. Paul writes about this problem in today’s second reading, and he is describing the factions formed in the church of the first century! We still very much need his warning today. It is Jesus Christ we are to follow, not some media star or innovation or manipulation of the message. But perhaps we find his pure, simple message difficult. It illuminates his Cross.

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -   January 13, 2008

 

  Goal                                                        $350,000.00

 

  Total paid to date (pledge payments

                 and additional gifts)                            $228,812.37

  Pledge payments outstanding                 $121,187.63

                                                                                                                             $350,000.00

 

 

Offertory Collection

 

           January 20, 2008 ………………….. $5,253.00

 

 

 

 

 

        EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

 

 

 

 

In today’s Gospel we read “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”

 

One quite hour with Jesus each week tells us, “where your treasures are there is our heart.”  Can we not spend one hour with Jesus each week in the Adoration Chapel?

 

Open Hours:     Tuesday: 10:00 AM,11:00 AM & 12:00

 

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

SAUERKRAUT SUPPER

 

The Annual Sauerkraut Supper sponsored by the Holy Cross Parish Activities Committee will be Tuesday, February 5, 2008 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM in the school auditorium.   Menu includes: Home-style Sauerkraut, Loin of Pork, Polish Sausage, Potatoes, Rye Bread, Paczki and Coffee or Milk.  $10.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 12.  Music by John Filipczak from 4:00 to 8:00 PM in Kolbe Center.  Invite your friends, neighbors or co-workers.

SAUERKRAUT SUPPER - Help is needed in the dining room and kitchen at the Sauerkraut Supper.  Call Cindy at 763-754-2230.  Men are needed to help with large kettles and pans.  Help is needed with activities in Kolbe Hall.  Call the Rectory at 612-789-7238 weekdays to volunteer.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL  Next weekend marks the beginning of the 2008 Annual Catholic Appeal.  This year’s theme is Offering Our Best To The Lord.  The Appeal support numerous ministries and programs that help the spiritual, educational, and social needs of the Archdiocesan community.  Please look for your letter from Archbishop Flynn and prayerfully consider a gift to the Appeal.

CHILLY HOLY CROSS CHURCH!  We apologize to all who worshipped in our chilly church last Sunday, January 20.  Sister Benita discovered the problem when she went into church to prepare for 6:30 PM Mass.  Turns out that the boiler for the church and school went out sometimes during the late morning.  Our plan was to conserve energy by closing the inside doors, not by turning off the heat!  We apologize for any discomfort.