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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) 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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FATHER GLEN’S THOUGHTS….. The raising of Lazarus from the dead in our Gospel this Sunday is the clear fulfillment of the prophecies of the Old Testament such as we heard in our first reading from the Prophet Ezekiel. Almost all of the prefaces of the mass that begin the Eucharistic Prayers start with the phrase, “Father all powerful and ever living God.” God is ever living because he is the source of all life. As the source of life, being life itself, he can restore life, heal life, and bring us to the fullness of life in eternity. Life is of God, only in him can we learn what life is truly about, how to live if most fully, and find hope that life does not cease when the body dies, but that the ever living God will bring us to life everlasting with him through our faith. Praised be Jesus Christ, the Lord of all life in whom we find our fullest hope! Next Sunday is Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week. Note confessions schedules in the bulletin and plan ahead to be able to be prepared to celebrate Easter. I noted in the bulletin from St. Agnes Parish in St. Paul that their pastor, Fr. John Ubel, who was at our Closing Ceremony for 40 Hours Devotion two weeks ago, was worried about the degree of splendor at Holy Cross and the vast numbers in attendance there, both of clergy and laity. He opined that he was worried they might have to cede the crown for the best Closing Ceremony for 40 Hours Devotion in the Archdiocese to Holy Cross. I attended the ceremony at St Agnes last Sunday. Their church is beautiful, the ceremony ably performed, a worthy effort on every level. It was not, however, equal to ours here in Northeast at Holy Cross. The crowds of clergy, laity, the vast and powerful festival choir, the billowing clouds of sweet smelling incense, were clearly beyond being equaled by our dear neighbor to the east. The crown for the best Closing Ceremony for 40 Hours Devotion resides unquestionably in Northeast at Holy Cross. I do readily concede that the second best ceremony for closing 40 Hours is to be found across the river and to our east at the lovely Austrian parish in Frogtown. Father Glen Jenson, Pastor |
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MAY SHE REST IN PEACE May God grant Rita Engelkes eternal peace and may the Angels of Heaven lead her to Paradise. |
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OFFERTORY COLLECTION April 3, 2011 - $6,957.61 Thank you! |
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CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL. If you have never needed to use one of the countless services provided by the Catholic Services Appeal consider yourself fortunate! Each year thousands of people in need utilize services provided by the Catholic Services Appeal. Your gift is essential to continue these programs and services. Thus far 174 Holy Cross parishioners have responded with gifts totally $13,223.00 which is 53% of our parish goal of $25,000. Your gift will be used to help people in many walks of life. Please consider a gift and return the pledge card as soon as possible. Thank you! |
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TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE - Members of the Knights of Columbus will be at the doors of the church this weekend, April 9 & 10, accepting cash donations for the Special Olympics events they sponsor. All donors receive a “Tootsie Roll” as a thank you. |
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STAY CURRENT WITH HOLY CROSS EVENTS BY EMAIL. Each week an update of events at Holy Cross will be sent to all interested via email. To keep informed electronically, just send your email address to jgodlewski@comcast.net Our email list will not be shared. |
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HOLY CROSS CONFESSION SCHEDULE FOR EASTER Sunday, April 10 7:00-7:30 PM Wednesday, April 13 6:30-7:30 PM Saturday, April 16 3:30-4:00 PM Sunday, April 17 7:00-7:30 PM |