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)

      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

            

FATHER GLEN’S

THOUGHTS…..  

 

 

 

Our Gospel this Sunday is that of the transfiguration.  Jesus appeared in shining glory to give Peter, James, and John a taste of his heavenly glory to strengthen them for the tragedy of his crucifixion so that they would not lose hope like Judas.  This message is also for us.  Jesus wants us to never lose hope in him no matter what is happening to us and he cares.  As we move through Lent may our prayers, sacrifices and works of charity help us to gain trust in God’s love for us.

 

Next weekend will be the great Close of Forty Hours Devotion at Holy Cross.  This is a wonderful service that is very inspiring.  There will be dozens of priests and deacons, a festival choir of great power, and liturgical beauty beyond what we usually see.  I encourage you all to come and take part in this ceremony of honor for the Blessed Sacrament.  There is a social to follow in Kolbe Hall.

 

We still need volunteers to help with the Forty Hours Eucharistic Devotion.  Thursday evening from 6:00 PM following the kickoff Mass for Forty Hours through the 10:00 PM hours, are in particular need.  A few more people are still needed for the late night hours on Friday, but I am pleased at how many have signed up so far for these tough middle of the night hours.  Early Saturday morning could use more help as well.  Please call the church office or sign up in church after masses this weekend.  God bless you all for helping with this great project.

 

Father Glen Jenson, Pastor

 

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

 

March 13, 2011 $ ~ 7,905.75

 

Thank you!

 

CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL - The 2011 Catholic services Appeal is more than just another collection.  It is the way by which every Catholic shares in the work of our Archdiocese and the mission of the Church.  Our work is providing Catholic Schools for our children, faith formation programs in our parishes, and with the guidance of Catholic Charities, we feed the poor.  Thus far 71 Holy Cross parishioners have responded with gifts totally $4,523.00.  Our parish goal is $25,000.  Please consider a gift and return the pledge card as soon as possible.  Thank you!

 

LENTEN ALMSGIVING - Thank you for your generous donation this weekend of new socks for the St. Vincent de Paul Shoe Ministry at the Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis.

 

Upcoming collections include:

 

March 26 & 27 - Non-perishable food items for food shelf.

April 2 & 3 - Breakfast foods - cereal, fruit, pancake fixings

  for St. Joseph’s Home for Children.

April 9 & 10 - Non-perishable food items for Mary’s Place.

April 16 & 17 - Second collection for the Medicine Fund at

  Our Lady of Good Counsel Free Cancer Home.

BACH II ORGAN RECITAL - Please join the Church of Holy Cross TODAY, March 20th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM in church for an organ recital of J.S. Bach’s organ pieces to honor the composer on the 326th anniversary of his birth.  Recitalists are: Jeffrey Patry, Brad Schultz, Serina Norvold-Bentley, Patty Bjorklund and Chris Brand.  “Come when you can; stay as long as you like”.

SHARING MEMORIES OF HOLY CROSS - The first 125th Anniversary “Sharing Memories” evening will be Wednesday, March 23, 7:00 PM (after the Chili Supper) in the Pioneer Room, located in the lower level of the school.  Our young parishioners can witness a vocal history of Holy Cross parish.  We’re looking for you to share, or just listen to, memories of by gone years.  How many times have you heard, or talked about, old memories of Holy Cross School or Parish?  Topics will vary - sports, grade school, a favorite teacher or priest, family tradition, choir, altar servers, etc.  Refreshments will be served.