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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) Father Don Schwalm 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 |
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Offertory Collection March 1, 2009 For the Week: Actual Budget Excess or Received Needed (Shortfall) Envelopes/Plate: $7,856.42 $7,650.00 $206.42 |
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Lent is here - JESUS won us for HIMSELF, and we must proclaim what He has done for us. “JESUS called us out of darkness into HIS own wonderful light.” (1 Peter 2:9) Visit JESUS in the Adoration Chapel. Open Hours: Monday 11:00 AM; Tuesday 2:00 PM; Wednesday 5:00 PM; Thursday 2:00 PM; Friday 1:00 PM For information call 612-781-4806 or 763-784-1317. |
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MESSAGE FROM FATHER JENSON Our readings this Sunday contain the stories of the Sacrifice of Isaac and the Transfiguration of Jesus. The glory of Jesus which Peter, James and John were allowed to see was the glory of the son who was willing to give his life for the sins of others. Abraham was tested by the command to offer his son in sacrifice, but this was not actually expected of him as God provided a ram to offer instead. God did not provide a substitute for Jesus as there was no one or nothing that could replace His son’s redemptive death for our sins. That God intended to pay the price for our sins was foreshadowed in the story of the Sacrifice of Isaac. That God will forgive our sins when we are truly repentant is absolutely trustworthy in light of this story. That we must have our sins forgiven to enter heaven is equally clear. Why else would God have sent His son from heaven to be offered in sacrifice for our sins if sins did not have to be forgiven and atoned for in order for any of us to enter heaven. The Sacrament of Confession is the way in which we seek and receive the forgiveness of God for our sins and the healing power to change those things we confess. Father Glen Jenson, Pastor Father Glen Jenson, Pastor |
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COFFEE & DONUTS - Coffee & Donuts will be served after all morning Masses TODAY in Kolbe Center. This is a great opportunity to stop after Mass and visit with fellow parishioners. Please join us! |
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LENTEN ALMSGIVING PROJECT - Thank you for your generous donation this weekend of new socks for men, woman and children for Sharing & Caring Hands. Next week, March 14-15, we will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Senior Food Shelf. God bless you for your continued generosity. |
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ADORATION CHAPEL HOURS FOR FORTY HOURS - The Adoration Chapel will be closed during Forty Hours March 13, 14 and 15 so that adoration can be in church. The chapel will reopen on Monday, March 16th. |
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WELCOME - We welcome Christopher Brand as our new organist and Choir Director. Christopher comes to Holy Cross through Father Glen who previously worked with him at St. Anthony Parish. His first weekend Masses at Holy Cross are the 8:00 & 10:00 Masses on March 8. |
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THANK YOU - Father Tony Bury would like to thank the Holy Cross Prayer Shawl Ministry for sending him a Prayer Shawl. Father was deeply moved and very appreciative. He sends his blessings to all of you. |