PARISH DIRECTORY

 

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

      Father David T. Ostrowski, Pastor

         (DTOstrowski@comcast.net)

 

      Father Waldemar Matusiak, SChr

         (waldermarmatusiak@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

      Parish Library................................. 612-781-0435

 

Prayer Line

      Weekdays...................................... 612-789-7238

      Anytime.......................................... 763-572-1713

 

Website:    www.ourholycross.com
Text Box: BULLETIN CONNECTION Lent began just a few days ago, and already the Gospel is reminding us of temptations that are a part of our human existence. Jesus, as one “like us in all things but sin” (Eucharistic Prayer IV), was subject to temptation as well. Our Lent begins with a reminder that our God is incarnate in Christ Jesus. He took on our flesh, our human existence. It may be odd to begin Lent by recalling the incarnation. That’s usually a Christmas theme. But as we begin Lent we remind ourselves that the flip side of incarnation is at work in us who will renew our baptism at Easter, as well as in those who will be baptized. For it is through baptism that we share in divine life.

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -    February 18, 2007

             (For painting the South side aisle)

 

  Goal                                                        $80,000.00

  Gift received to date                               -$27,767.00

  Still needed                                             $52,233.00

 

Thank you to the Polish Rosary Society

for their donation of $884.00 from their Bake Sale.

PLEASE KEEP SAVING ALUMINUM CANS - The money raised from recycling aluminum goes toward the “Church Painting.”  Bags of aluminum cans (beer and pop only) can be put in containers by the doors of church or by the garages behind the rectory.

THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY of many parishioners we have received $11,132.00 which is 36% of our assigned  goal of $31,192.00.  Your prayers for the success of the Annual Catholic Appeal and the ministries it supports are still needed, as are pledges and gifts.  Each gift is important to the mission of our Archdiocese.  No gift is too small.  Please return a pledge slip with your response today.

 

Offertory Collection

 

         February 18, 2007…………………….. $7,068.51

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

 

This Lent recommit yourself to the love of JESUS in the Blessed Sacrament.  Our love is measured by our willingness to spend time with JESUS.

 

Visit JESUS in the Adoration Chapel - HE is waiting our visits with HIS love - HE loves us as no one else loves us.

 

Open Hours: Monday noon, Tuesday 3:00 PM, Friday 3:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM.  For information, call 612-605-2558 or 612-781-4806.  Thank you!

 

HOLY CROSS PRAYER LINE

 

Telephone numbers for the prayer line ministry are now listed in the “Parish Directory” section of the bulletin.

THE HOLY CROSS PARISH ACTIVITES COMMITTEE - Thank you to everyone who helped make the Sauerkraut Supper a huge success!  Approximately 1,040 dinners were served.  Thank you to our customers, the musicians, the cooks, set-up crew, those who worked the event, and all who helped cleaned up.  We could not do it without you!  Thank you, thank you!

PEACE MASS - St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 812 Main Street N.E., Minneapolis, will be the host of the next Peace Mass on Tuesday, February 27, 2007.  Rosary begins at 6:30 PM, Peace Mass begins at 7:00 PM.  Receive a copy of the message given by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Medjugorje on the 25th of each month.  Refreshments follow.