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

 

Prayer Line

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

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

 

Website:    www.ourholycross.com
Text Box: BULLETIN CONNECTION We hear two passages from Matthew’s Gospel at Mass today, and they stand in stark contrast to each other. We begin with a procession with palms, hearing the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Waving palms of our own, we bring to life the adulation of an admiring crowd shouting “Hosanna.” As if on a roller coaster of emotion, we again take the part of that crowd in Jerusalem as the story of Christ’s passion and death is read. Now we must shout, “Crucify him!” We find the fickleness of that crowd to be stunning - how could they change so much in less than a week? We have to admit such changes in emotion and devotion are very real responses that we ourselves have made to Christ as we meet him in the people around us. We have praised Jesus with great fervor and shown great faith and dedication. We also have contributed to his suffering, have added to his pain. As we watch each step he took to save us, we can see that like the characters in the stories today, we don’t deserve what he did for us. We can only stay watching with him in silent awe and gratitude.

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

 

PALM SUNDAY! Let us be loyal and close to JESUS during HIS passion and death this week and through the rest of our lives.  In everything we do, put God first, and HE will direct you and bless your efforts (Prov. 3:6). 

 

Open Hours: Monday Noon; Tuesday: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 12:00 Noon and Thursday: 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM.

 

For information call 763-788-4729 or 612-781-4806.

 

ADORATION CHAPEL CLOSED:

The Adoration Chapel will be closed from

Holy Thursday, March 20 until

Easter Monday, March 24 at 8:00 AM.

 

GOOD FRIDAY COLELCTION - On Good Friday our parish will take up the annual Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land.  Your financial contribution helps support the struggling Christian community and to protect Christianity’s holiest places.  Please be generous.

FROM FATHER DAVID - My thanks to the parish staff and parishioners who met with the two representatives from the priest’s personnel board on Tuesday, March 11th.  A parish profile was provided as well as issues facing our parish in preparation for the new pastor.  The priests will take your feed back into consideration for any perspective priests interested in being Pastor of Holy Cross parish.  My thanks also to those who volunteered to be part of the transition team which will welcome and assist the new pastor when he arrives.

ADORATION CHAPEL - It is important that if you cannot make your Holy Hour, please find a substitute.  It is becoming routine that some do not honor their hourly commitment.  Archdiocesan policy states the Blessed Sacrament is never to be alone.  If you feel you cannot continue your hour, please call the parish office and/or cross your name off the schedule.

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -      March 9, 2008

 

  Goal                                                        $350,000.00

 

  Total paid to date (pledge payments

                 and additional gifts)                            $249,282.00

  Pledge payments outstanding                 $100,718.00

                                                                                                                             $350,000.00

 

 

Offertory Collection

 

         March 9, 2008 ….…..……………….. $6,442.10

MASS TIME CHANGE - On Easter Sunday, Mass will be at 8:30 AM rather than 8:00 AM because of the Resurrection Mass & Procession at 6:30 AM.