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 Place today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles next to the Gospel reading from John and you will see the parallels. Jesus is speaking in metaphors and Peter is speaking about direct action, and they both have the same message: Salvation comes only through baptism in Jesus Christ. Jesus describes himself as both the shepherd who calls and leads and cares for his sheep, and as the gate through which the sheep enter to be saved. Three weeks ago, at the Easter Vigil, thousands of people all over the world were baptized, confirmed and called to the table of the Lord. Thousands more renewed the promises they had made at their own baptisms. These weren’t events for that single day. Perhaps the excitement has waned and the newness worn off, but the church proclaims the message as urgently as she did before Easter. We are saved by baptism in Christ Jesus. Text Box: CHURCH PAINTING FUND - April 6, 2008 Goal $350,000.00 Total paid to date (pledge payments and additional gifts) $254,197.00 Pledge payments outstanding $ 95,803.00 $350,000.00

 

Offertory Collection

 

         April 6, 2008…………………….………. $ 7,613.24

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

 

In the “Catechism of the Catholic Church” #1380 is stated “The Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic worship.  JESUS awaits us in this Sacrament of love.  Let us not refuse the time to go to meet HIM in the Adoration Chapel.  Let our adoration never cease.”

 

Open Hours:     Tuesday: 10:00 AM

                          Thursday 2:00 PM

                          Friday: 9:00 AM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM

 

For information call 612-605-2550 or 612-781-4806.

 

COFFEE AND DONUTS - Please join fellow parishioners after 8:00 Masses TODAY for Coffee and Donuts and fellowship in Kolbe Hall.  Everyone is also invited to a reception in Kolbe Hall honoring the Confirmation Class after the 10:00 Mass.  All are welcome.

ENGLISH ALTAR AND ROSARY GUILD - The English Altar and Rosary Guild will meet on Monday, April 14 at 7:00 PM in Kolbe Center.  Rose 105 will provide refreshments.

HOLY CROSS SENIORS “GET TOGETHER” Join us at our annual seniors “Get-Together” on Friday, May 3.  Mass will be at 10:30 AM with dinner following.  Cost is $10.00 and reservations are necessary.  Call 612-789-9168 (evenings).  Reservation deadline is Monday, April 28.

CONGRATULATIONS & BLESSINGS

to Alfred and Maria Rejman

who are celebrating their

55th Wedding Anniversary!

May God continue to bless you and your family.

ORGAN MAINTENANCE - For the next few weeks the pipe organ will be undergoing necessary maintenance.  The organ will be completely cleaned, the wind chests will be inspected, cleaned and lubricated and the reeds ((trumpet, oboe, etc.) will receive new tuning slides.  Once the work is finished, the organ will be completely tuned.  This work should ideally have been done right after the painting of the church was completed in November but the organ technician felt it best to wait until after the major church holidays of Christmas and Easter.