Welcome to Church of the Holy Cross

IN THE VOICE OF GOD

Moses told the people that in him they had gotten just what they'd asked for when they had found the Lord's voice too frightening - a prophet to speak to them His words. And they began to realize that if it had not been only the voice of God that they found intimidating but that His words, even in the mouth of His prophet, challenged them in ways they would rather have avoided.

                            Who in your life speaks God's words to you?
                                       Have you the courage to listen?

CONTINUING OUR TRADITION - Jan. 26, 2003

Goal - $1,500,000.00
Pledges & Gifts - -$1,359,285.75
Needed to reach Goal- $140,714.25

Pledges & Gifts - $1,359,285.75
Paid to date - - $843,541.45
Outstanding - $ 515,744.30

Thank you to the Polish Committee for their donation of $1,500.00 to the "Continuing Our Tradition Campaign." Thank you also to the individuals who continue to give "extra gifts" in the monthly yellow envelopes. All gifts are appreciated as we work towards achieving our goal.

The yellow envelope in the packet mailed to your home can be used for gifts and/or pledge payments. All gifts and early pledge payments will help payoff our bank loan

 Offertory Collection
January 26,2003..............................$5,197.35
                        PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC
                              ADORATION NEWS

The Presentation of the Lord. An infant was brought to the Temple. Simeon and Anna were long awaiting the Messiah. They were awarded by seeing the Christ Child. We can visit and see Christ day or night in the Adoration Chapel. Choose an hour to visit Him. "Jesus is worthy to receive honor, glory and praise." (Rev. 5:12)

The Adoration Chapel is located in the convent of Holy Cross. Open hours: Tuesday 4:00 a.m., Wednesday 6:00 a.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m.

For more information call 763-788-4729 or 612-781-4806. Thank you.
COFFEE AND DONUTS in Kolbe Center after all morning Masses next Sunday, February 9th. All are welcome to come and visit with fellow parishioners. Coffee and Donuts is the second Sunday of every month. If you would be interested in hosting a Coffee and Donut Sunday, please call Amy at 612-789-3271.
THE HOLY CROSS POLISH ROSARY SOCIETY will have a Bake Sale and Raffle on Saturday, February 8 after the 4:30 p.m. Mass and Sunday, February 9 after all morning Masses. Donations from parishioners will be greatly appreciated and may be brought to Kolbe Center after 12:00 noon on February 8. Thank you.
THE NEW HOLY CROSS YOUTH GROUP (FROGG'S - Forever Rely on God's Grace) will meet TODAY, Feb. 2nd at 4:00 p.m. in the Pioneer Room. This group is open to youth ages 12 to 18. If you have questions call Liz at 763-242-1056.
WE ASK YOU to please keep saving aluminum cans. The money raised from recycling the aluminum will go towards the "Continuing Our Tradition" Campaign. Bags of aluminum cans can be put in the containers by the doors of the church or by the garages behind the rectory. Thanks!!

WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday, February 1
    4:30 p.m. t Harriet & Stanley Moritko
Sunday, February 2
Presentation of the Lord
    8:00 a.m. t Henry Nawrocki
  10:00 a.m. t Walter & Mary Horowicki
  11:30 a.m. t Mary Pasiewicz
    6:30 p.m. For the Parishioners
Monday, February 3
    6:45 a.m. Eleanor O'Connell - Special Intention
Tuesday, February 4
    6:45 a.m. t Gabriel Mazur
Wednesday, February 5
    6:45 a.m. t Helen Shimshock
Thursday, February 6
    6:45 a.m. t Rose Jasper
Friday, February 7
    6:45 a.m. t Louise & Andrew Chorzempa Anniv. Louise
Saturday, February 8
    8:00 a.m. t Delphie Rejman
    4:30 p.m. t Harry Larson
Sunday, February 9
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
    8:00 a.m. t Marguerite Moritko
  10:00 a.m. t Raymond Partyka
  11:30 a.m. t Francisek & Agnieszka Narog
    6:30 p.m. For the Parishioners

Readings for the Week of February 2, 2003

Sunday: Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40
Monday: Heb 11 :32-40; Mk 5: 1-20
Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7,11-15; Mk 6:1-6
Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Mk 6:7-13
Friday: Heb 13: 1-8; Mk 6: 14-29
Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Mk 6:30-34
Next Sunday: Jb 7:1-4,6-7; 1 Cor9:16-19,22-23; Mk 1 :29-39

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