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:

Senior Airman Mary Gipsky, U.S. Air Force
PFC Michael Januszewski, Minnesota Army National Guard
Staff Sergeant David Johnstone, U.S. Army
Major Douglas Pasnik, U.S. Air Marine Corps
Lieutenant Mark Prehar, U.S. Army
Master Mechanic Nicholas Rodgers, u.S. Navy
4th Award Officer Ted Tomczyk, U.S. Army Apache
Helicopter Pilot
Colonel James Witkowski, U.S. Marines

Please call the Rectory weekdays with additional names.
THANK YOU TUESDAY TOILERS - The Tuesday Toilers have been busy since the first of the year with updates in the convent. The Toilers have painted the living room, dining room, offices and kitchen. New ceiling lights were put in the kitchen and dining room and a dishwasher was installed in the kitchen. They are now working on installing a handicapped bathroom stall in the women's room by Kolbe Center. A mountain of aluminum cans are crushed each week. Thanks Toilers. We appreciate all you do!
"ALL YOU CAN EAT" FISH FRYS sponsored by the Holy Cross Educational Task Force every Friday during Lent beginning March 7, 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.
ATTENTION ALL HOLY NAME MEMBERS!! The Archdiocesan Holy Name Men's Day of Recollection will be on Sunday, March 9, 2003 at the Church of the Holy Rosary in Minneapolis. It will begin at 8:00 a.m. Father Jose Santiago, O.P. will lead the conferences. There will be Mass at 9:30 a.m. The day will be filled with prayer, the Rosary and the Conference will end at 2:00 p.m. with Divine Chaplet & Benediction. Reservations: Mark at 763-572-8061, Fred at 612-789-5018, John at 763-574-111825 or Len at 612-789-0943.
ST CLEMENT HOLY NAME will serve a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, March 9, 2003 in the church basement, 24th and Jackson St. N.E., Mpls., 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children. All proceeds go to benefit NERO.
DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL THEATER PRESENTS Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the famous Broadway musical. Evening performances 7:30 p.m. on March 6,7,8 (6:00 p.m. Dinner Theater),14 and 15. Matinee 2:00 p.m. March 16. Ticket information: Reserved Seats $10.00, Adults $7.00, Senior, Staff and Student $5.00. DeLaSalle Box Office 612-676-7630.

PARISH CALENDAR

Today, March 2
Confirmation Reception after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in Kolbe Hall.
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Holy Cross Youth Group (FROGG's) will meet at 4:00 p.m. in the Pioneer Room.
Monday, March 3
Sauerkraut Supper Set-Up beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 4
Sauerkraut Supper 4:00-7:00 p.m. auditorium. Music 4:00-8:00 p.m. in Kolbe Center.
Wednesday, March 5 - Ash Wednesday
Masses at 6:45 a.m., 12:00 noon, 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Polish). Ashes distributed at each Mass.
CCD classes 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in school.
Thursday, March 6
AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, March 7
Senior Citizen Mass & Meeting 9:00 a.m. in Kolbe.
Educational Task Force Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. in Kolbe.
Stations of the Cross in English 6:00 p.m. in Church.
Stations of the Cross in Polish 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Saturday, March 8
Polish School 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon in school.
Sunday, March 9
Coffee & Donuts after all morning Masses in Kolbe.
Rosary recited at 9:40 a.m. in Church.
Sunday School/Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Library open after the 10:00 A.m. Mass.
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!!
               POPE JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC
                                 SCHOOL NEWS

                                    2003 SCHOOL Spelling Bee winners are:
                                             Grade 8 - Max Hagen-Fleck
                                             Grade 7 - Joseph Simon
                                             Grade 6 - Aliyah Hassan

They will move on to the MCYO Spelling Bee. We are proud of all the students who were part of the spell down to make the final school spelling bee.

FUND FESTIVAL - April 27, will again have a White Elephant Booth. So as you begin the spring house cleaning keep us in mind. We are looking for non- broken, working items, games or puzzles with all the pieces, and anything you might think someone might like to buy. We will not take clothes. Bring items to school between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or call 612-789-8851.