1621 University Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55413
                                        PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC
                                                    ADORATION

Come and visit JESUS whenever you can at the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel.

Open Hours: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: 7:00 AM, Thursday: 8:00 AM

Other early hours are listed in the Chapel. To have questions answered or for more information call 612-605- 2558 or 612-781-4806. Thank you!
THE PEACE MASS at Holy Cross will be on Tuesday, March 29. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. and Mass at 7:00 p.m. Receive a copy of our Blessed Virgin Mary's message given to the world at Medjugorje just six hours before. Refreshments to follow.
HOLY CROSS PARISH is going to publish a new pictorial directory through Olan Mills. The directory is a handy too1 to connect names and faces, It is a historical document, and is helpful in ministry and outreach. Please reserve your appointment time today at the doors of the church or call the office this week to make an appointment - 612-789-7238. Each family/household that comes for photography and portrait viewing at the church will receive a free directory & 8 x 10 Custom Color Portrait. You will be able to view and select your portraits electronically from a variety of poses If desired, additional Olan Mills portraits will be available for purchase. Your entire appointment will normally take less than one hour. The photography dates are:

                                  April 6, 7, 8,12 & 13: 2:00 to 8:30 p.m.
                                  Saturday, April 9: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"ZUREK SOUP" (a special Polish Easter tradition) will be served on April 3rd after the 11:30 AM Polish Mass in Kolbe Center.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
April 3, 2005

On June 13, 2002, Pope John Paul granted a Plenary Indulgence for those who receive Holy Communion on the 2nd Sunday of Easter, now referred to as Divine Mercy Sunday. Divine Mercy Sunday, the 2nd Sunday of Easter will remain in the Church calendar.

At Holy Cross we will have Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3. We will pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy & Divine Mercy Litany and conclude with Benediction. All are invited to attend.

PARISH CALENDAR

Monday, March 28
Delivery of Flowers to the sick and shut-ins of the parish beginning at 9:00 a.m. Meet in Church.
Tuesday, March 29
Peace Mass - Rosary at 6:30 p.m.;Mass at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 30
Library open at 6:00 p.m.
Faith Formation classes 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the school.
Thursday, March 31
AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, April 1
Senior Citizen Mass and Meeting 9:00 a.m. in Kolbe.
Mass and Devotions in Polish 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Saturday, April 2
First Saturday Devotions 7:45 a.m. in Church.
Polish School 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Sunday, April 3
Sunday School/Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament for Divine Mercy Sunday 3:00 p.m. in Church.
LECTOR AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHEDULES can be picked up in the Sacristy.
THE GOSPEL OF MARK: An introductory commentary in accordance with Catholic Tradition and based on the teaching of Catholic saints and scholars. There will be three sessions in Kolbe Hall on Tuesday, April 5, 12 & 19 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Free admission. For information call Greg Ignatik at 763-572-1361 after 6:00 PM.
FRANCISCAN FASHION FAIR - A fundraising event for the Sisters of St. Francis, Sylvania, Ohio on Saturday, April 9th at the Church of Immaculate Conception in Columbia Heights. Tickets for the lunch are $50.00 per person. A raffle will be held the day of the event with a Florida Vacation Condo for 1 week at Marco Island (value $2,500) as grand prize. Raffle tickets are available for $10.00. For more information please contact Sister Clarinda Coffel at 651-633-1540 ext. 1228.
THE ARCHDIOCESAN MEN'S CONFERENCE - "Fathers, Brothers, Sons: Men in the Third Millennium" will be held Saturday, April 9, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the University of St. Thomas Fieldhouse. Featured will be Archbishop Harry Flynn - "Men and the Eucharist." Chris Godfrey, former New York Giants right guard and Founder of Life Athletics, Inc. - "Men as Leaders and Fathers," and Archbishop Timothy Dolan - "Men of Virtue." $20.00 per person with checks payable to the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis. To register online: wwwarchspm.org/ family or call Holy Cross parishioner Terry Betthauser 763-862-8080.