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

PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY

As our nation faces an uncertain future, pray for Holy Cross parishioners who are serving in the military:

Mary Gipsky
Michael Januszewski
Douglas Pasnik
Nicholas Rodgers
Ted Tomczyk
James Witkowski
Please call the Rectory weekdays with additional names.

THE NEXT PEACE MASS at Holy Cross is on Tuesday, February 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 six hours before. Refreshments to follow in Kolbe Center.
SAINT CYRIL'S SLOVAK MEN'S CLUB is having their Scramble-Egg- Ham-Potato Breakfast TODAY, February 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the church basement at 2nd St. and 13th Ave. N.E., Mpls. Adults - $5.00, Children 6-12 - $3.00, and under 12 FREE. Handicap accessible.
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS will be held here at HolyCross this Saturday, March 1st at 7:45 a.m. with praying of the first three decades of the Rosary and Mass at 8:00 a.m. After Mass our devotions will continue with praying of the final two decades of the Rosary, prayer and meditation. All are invited to participate.
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.
SAUERKRAUT SUPPER - Help is needed in the Dining Room and other areas at the Sauerkraut Supper. Call the Rectory weekdays at 612-789-7238 or Amy at 612-789-3271.
INVITING CATHOLICS TO COME HOME! - Confused Catholic? Inactive Catholic? Alienated Catholic? Having Questions? You want to come back to the Catholic Church but wonder... If you have been away from the church, or are drifting away from it; if you have been hurt by the church or are confused or angry, please consider this invitation to come and talk with us. Six session during Lent - March 6, 13,20, 27 and April 3, 10. Plan to come to one to see what it's about. No registration needed; just show up on March 6 - 7 to 9 PM St. Williams Catholic Church, 6120-5th St. N.E., Fridley. 763-571-5600.

PARISH CALENDAR

Today, February 23
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Confirmation at the Basilica of St. Mary 3:00 p.m.
Monday, February 24
Archdiocesan Holy Name Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25
Peace Mass - Rosary 6:30 p.m.; Mass 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26
CCD classes 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the school.
Thursday, February 27
AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, February 28
Mass and Devotions in Polish 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Saturday, March 1
Happy Birthday Father David!
Polish School 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Sunday, March 2
Welcoming Ceremony for the newly Confirmed at the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Reception for the Confirmation Class after 10:00 a.m. Mass in Kolbe Center.
Sunday School/Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass

                POPE JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC
                                SCHOOL NEWS


On our school's Parent's Day, January 30, Stan Wolyniec was WCCO Radio's Good Neighbor. Stan was nominated by the school because of the hours he puts in helping with technology. Hopefully you may have heard it when it was announced over the radio. Congratulations Stan Wolyniec.

Please check out the Pope John Paul II Catholic School's website popejohnpauI2.org. Although some of the site is still under construction, it does have information available for you. There is also a link to each of the parishes.
"ALL YOU CAN EAT" FISH FRYS - sponsored by the Holy Cross Educational Task Force every Friday during Lent beginning March 7 thru Good Friday 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Kolbe Center. Menu includes: Fish, French Fries or Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Roll/ Butter, Coffee or Milk. Adults $7.00, under 12 - $3.00.
SOUP SUPPERS - Join us for Soup on Wednesdays beginning March 12th to April 9th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Kolbe Hall. Menu includes: Homemade Soup, Bread, Dessert, Coffee or Milk. Adults $3.00 and children $1.50. A special Lenten project. All proceeds go to feed the hungry at local charities. Sponsored by the English Rosary Guild.