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

                                 POPE JOHN PAUL II
                        CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS


We have just completed a wonderful Catholic School's Week. We had a Science Fair, Open House and a Kindergarten Roundup. The entire student body took a field trip to the Chinese Dance Theater presentation of China's Four Seasons. There was Student Appreciation Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, Volunteer Appreciation Day, Show Your Spirit Day, Parent Day and NERO Day.

We are proud to be celebrating 150 years of Catholic Education in Northeast Minneapolis. We received a thank you note from East Side Neighborhood Services that we need to pass on to the entire community for helping us be able to deliver a pick-up truck full of food at Thanksgiving to the food shelf and a pick-up full of toys for their families in need at Christmas time!

                                  What a supportive community we have!
                                                       Thank you!!
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY CELEBRATION - You are invited to this year's World Marriage Day Celebration with Archbishop Harry Flynn on Sunday, February 9, 2003, at the Cathedral of St. Paul starting with Mass at 12:00 noon with a reception to follow. This event is for all engaged and married couples, family members and friends. Come and honor all couples married over 50 years, recognize the longest married couple, renew marriage vows and bless engaged couples. No registration is required. Sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter and The Archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life.
SENIOR APPRECIATION VALENTINE DINNER - Thursday, February 13, 2003 at the Neighborhood House, 1700 Second Street N.E., Minneapolis. Two seatings 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Admission by ticket only. Cost is $2.00. Tickets available at the Senior Place, 1801 Central Avenue N.E. or East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 Second St. N.E. Transportation available. Please call 612-781-6011 by February 7.
A NIGHT WITH SILVER ANGELS - The Silver Angel, Inc. (a non profit organization) invites you to a Spaghetti Dinner on February 22, 2003 at Grace Methodist Church (Lowry and Cleveland) from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. to benefit its operations in Northeast Minneapolis. Suggested donation is $10.00 in advance and $12.00 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Silver Angel Thrift Store at 2851 Johnson St. N.E., 9-5 Tuesday - Friday and 9-5 Saturday. The event includes a silent auction, dinner and music. Come and enjoy delicious food and music.

PARISH CALENDAR

Saturday, February 1
Blessing of Throats at the 4:30 p.m. Mass.
Today, February 2
Blessing of Throats at all the Masses.
Holy Cross Youth Group - (FROGGS-Forever Rely on God's Grace) will meet 4:00 p.m. in Pioneer Room.
Monday, February 3
KC 4th Degree Assembly Dinner in Kolbe Center.
Wednesday, February 5
Library open from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.
CCD, Confirmation Classes 6:30-7:45 p.m. in school.
Mother's Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. in Pioneer Room.
Thursday, February 6
AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, February 7
Senior Citizen Mass and Meeting 9:30 a.m. in Kolbe.
Mass and Devotions in Polish 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Saturday, February 8
Polish School 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Polish Rosary Society Bake Sale after 4:30 Mass.
Sunday, February 9
Coffee and Donuts after all morning Masses
Polish Rosary Society Bake Sale after morning Masses.
Rosary recited at 9:40 a.m. in Church
Sunday School/Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

ST. TIMOTHY'S LENTEN KICK OFF - Sunday, February 23, 2003. Arthur Zanonni, noted author, theologian and consultant in Biblical Studies will present an enlightening experience of the Images of God in the Bible. Tap into mystery of God through the eye of Scripture. His books available at a discount. Book signing at 6:30 p.m. and after presentation. For information: 763-784-1329.
BOWIE KUHN, former commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1969-1984, will be the featured speaker at a dinner to be held at the Church of Sacred Heart, Robbinsdale on Wednesday, February 26 at 6:00 p.m. The title is "The Courage to be Catholic" and is sponsored by the Sacred Heart Men's Club. For reservations or further information call 763-537-4561.
MINNESOTA CATHOLIC CREDIT UNION - Our church is one of the many churches and Knights of Columbus groups that are a part of the Minnesota Catholic Credit Union (MCCU). As a parishioner of this church, you are eligible to join MCCU. You will belong to an organization that reflects the values of the Catholic faith. The office is located at 2520 Broadway N.E. (near Broadway & Stinson Blvd.) Please call the office at 612-362-9234 for more information. Feel free to check the interest rates; you will be pleasantly pleased.