PARISH DIRECTORY

 

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

      Father Glen T. Jenson, Pastor

      Father Glen at St. Anthony.............. 612-379-2324

         (revglenjensen@onebox.com)

 

      Father Waldemar Matusiak, SChr

         (waldemarmatusiak@gmail.com)

      Deacon John Belian

 

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.

 

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

 

MAY HE REST IN PEACE

 

May God grant John Jaruch

eternal peace and may the Angels of Heaven lead him to Paradise.

            

FATHER GLEN’S

THOUGHTS…..  

 

Our readings this Sunday speak of the wisdom of God and our need for it in our lives.  Jesus’ statements in the Gospel raise the expectations for the faithful in how we deal with people and situations in our lives.  He expects more from those who are faithful because he will provide what we need to live up to the higher standards of love that he calls us to through our faith.  To meet the Lord half way we need to be serious in our prayer life and determined to try to live virtuous and grace filled lives. 

 

We prepare to enter the season of Lent in a few weeks.  Take some time to think about what areas of our lives need to change in order to open up to God’s call to virtuous and grace filled lives in his eyes.  Praying for others is a good way to begin.  When we think about the needs that others have to deal with problems in their lives and bringing those to the Lord on their behalf, can enlarge our ability to care for the people around us and when that happens, we begin to change in ways that we never would have thought of.

 

This Sunday there is a benefit Pancake Breakfast at St. Clement’s Church from 8:00-12:00noon on behalf of our school, Pope John Paul II.  Please come and join me at this event on behalf of Catholic education in our area. 

 

Next Saturday, February 19^th there will be an evening for married couples at Kolbe Hall, the bi-annual Cana Evening. Reservation required by Feb. 15 (612-789-7238).  You can come for the 4:30 PM Mass at Holy Cross and then go down for the social, dinner and program, or, join everyone between 5:30 and 6:15P M at Kolbe Hall for the social and the events to follow.  I will be the presenter of the program for couples for this evening.  It will be a wonderful evening of renewal for couples.  Come and share the love! 

 

 

Father Glen Jenson, Pastor

FAMILY ADORATION AT HOLY CROSS - Plan to join other families from our diocese for a Family Holy Hour Today, Sunday, Feb. 13.  Father Joseph Menker will lead the Holy Hour - a special afternoon of music, prayer, Adoration, Benediction and reflection.  Confessions start at 2:15 PM and Adoration at 3:00 PM.  Bring a snack to share.  Fellowship to follow.

PLEASE NOTE - The envelope packets have the wrong date for 40 Hours Devotion.  The Closing of Forty Hours will be on Sunday, March 27th. 

 

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

 

February 6, 2011: $6,832.06  -  Thank you!

 

 

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday, Feb. 15, 5:30 PM at St. Anthony of Padua Church.  All are welcome to come and give praise to Our Lady.  Devotions are led by Father Glen.

BAKE SALE - The Polish Rosary Society will host a Bake Sale and Raffle Saturday, Feb. 12 after the 4:30 Mass and Sunday, Feb. 13 after all morning Masses in Kolbe Hall.  All are welcome.

COFFEE & DONUTS - Today, February 13, is Coffee & Donut Sunday in Kolbe Hall.  Stop down after one of the morning Masses and visit with fellow parishioners!

EASTERN EUROPE - Father Dale Korogi will lead a trip to Eastern Europe - Krakow, Prague & Budapest from Aug. 15 to August 24, 2011.  Tour includes Wawel Castle, Wieliczka Salt Mines, Czestochowa, etc.  $4,295.00 round-trip from Minneapolis/St. Paul.  For a brochure or more information call Magi Travel at 952-949-0065 or visit the website at www.magitravelinc.com