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.

WEEKDAY LENTEN SCHEDULE
AT HOLY CROSS


Mass at 6:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Stations of the Cross and Benediction
in English on Friday at 6:00 p.m.

Mass with Stations following in Polish
on Friday at 7:00 p.m.

LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS sponsored by the English Altar and Rosary Guild Wednesdays during Lent 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Kolbe Center. Parents - bring your children before religion classes or come before or after 5:30 p.m. Mass. Menu includes Homemade Soup, Bread, Dessert and Beverage. Adults $3.00 and children $1.50. This week Beef Noodle Soup will be served. All proceeds help feed the hungry at local charities.
"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.
MARIAN HOUR OF PRAYER - Following the terrorist attacks of September 11 on the United States, and in view of the possible war with Iraq, Pope John Paul II is urging Catholics to pray the Rosary for peace. The Knights of Columbus invite you and your family to a Marian Hour of Prayer on Tuesday, March 18, 7:00 p.m. at the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, 2420 Stinson Blvd. N.E. The Marian Hour of Prayer will include Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary and participation of the Fourth Degree Honor Guard. For more information call Richard at 763-561-7371.

PARISH CALENDAR

Today, March 16
 Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
 Holy Cross Youth Group - FROGG's (Forever Rely on God's Grace) will meet in   Pioneer Room at 4:00 p.m.
Monday, March 17
 Archdiocesan Holy Name Board Mtg. 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19
 Soup Supper 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Kolbe Center.
 Library open from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.
 CCD classes 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the school.
 Adult Choir 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Thursday, March 20
 AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, March 21
 Educational Task Force Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. in Kolbe.
 Stations of the Cross in English 6:00 p.m. in Church.
 Mass in Polish followed by Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Saturday, March 22
 Polish School 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Sunday, March 23
 Sunday School/Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
 Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

                      POPE JOHN PAUL II
                      CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS


Congratulations to Karina Rajtar who took first place in the MCYO Eighth Grade Spelling Bee.

March is Food Shelf Month - We will be collecting non- perishable food items to be given to the East Side Neighborhood Services Food Shelf. Please feel welcome to bring your food item to school between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to help us meet the need of our neighbors who need our help.

io Cardinal Laghi of Rome met with President Bush on March 5th. The Cardinal will be here to help us celebrate the name change of the school on Thursday, April 10th. Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. in Holy Cross Church followed by a blessing of the school and a small reception. All are welcome.
ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON - All Saint's Rosary Guild's annual Spring Luncheon is on Saturday, April 5th, 2003 starting at noon. Hear our Master Gardner present "Flowering Annuals of Minnesota" with a slide presentation and wonderful catered lunch. We will also have a plant sale. Tickets are $15.00. Seating is limited so order tickets now. Call Irene 612-379-4688, Delores 612-789-4709 or Marianne 763-561-4756 or mail a check to All Saint's Rosary Guild, 716 - 4th Street N.E., Minneapolis., MN 55413. Include name/address and number of tickets with your check.