1621 University Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55413 

                                                 PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC
                                                      ADORATION NEWS


                                                            DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

In the Gospel today we read that Jesus stood in the midst of the disciples and said, "Peace be with you." let us visit the Adoration Chapel for peace and mercy.

The Adoration Chapel is located in the convent of Holy Cross. Open hours: Monday 4:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. For more information call 612-605-2558 or 612-781-4806. Thank you!
HOLY CROSS USHERS!! There will be a Ushers meeting this Wednesday, April 21st at 7:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Room. Please plan on attending this meeting.
HOLY CROSS SENIORS "GET-TOGETHER" will be on Friday, May 7. Join the fun at our annual seniors "Get-Together." Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. and dinner will follow. Cost is $10 and reservations are necessary. Call 612-789-9168. Deadline is Monday, May 3rd.
MINNESOTA GALA Fundraiser Dinner for the Sisters of St. Francis, Sylvania, Ohio on Friday, April 23, 2004, at St. John the Baptist Church in New Brighton. Tickets are $100.00 each. A raffle will take place for great prizes including a Florida Vacation Condo. To purchase a ticket for the dinner or the raffle or for more information call Fran at 651-639-1464. Your support for the work of the Sylvanian Franciscans will be greatly appreciated.
THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY ANNUAL BANQUET will be Saturday, April 24 here at Holy Cross Church. Evening begins with Mass at 4:30 p.m. followed by social, dinner, program and entertainment by the Dolina Dancers in Kolbe Hall. Cost is $18.00 per person and wives/guests are welcome. Dinner choice: Pork Chop or Chicken. Reservations are necessary: Terry at 763-780-9569 or Len at 612-789-0943. Reservation deadline - April 19th.
"THANKS MOM FOR LIFE" MOTHER'S DAY CORSAGES - The English Altar and Rosary Guild will again sponsor "Thanks Mom for life" corsages for Mother's. Order your Mom, grandmother, aunt or favorite lady a corsage. Advance sales will be on April 24 & 25 and May 1 & 2. Buy a ticket which you exchange on Mother's Day weekend (May 8 & 9) for a lovely orchid corsage with attached pro-life message. Donation is $5.00. Tickets will be available at each church entrance. Proceeds go to area pro-life activities.
WE ASK YOU to please keep saving aluminum cans. Please put the cans in the containers by the doors of the church or by the garages behind the rectory.

PARISH CALENDAR

Today, April 18
  Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Monday, April 19
  Archdiocesan Holy Name Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
  Reservation deadline for Apr. 24 Holy Name Banquet.
Wednesday, April 21
  Library open at 6:00 p.m.
  CCD, Confirmation classes 6:30-7:45 p.m. in school.
  Usher's Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Room.
Thursday, April 22
  AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, April 23
  Mass and Devotions in Polish 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 24
  Polish School 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
  Holy Name Annual Banquet in Kolbe Hall.
Sunday, April 25
  Sunday School/Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
  Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 25, is the deadline for your Flower Order sponsored by the Holy Cross Educational Task Force. An order form is enclosed with this week's bulletin.
"ANGELS IN THE GARDEN" - Please help support families in need in our community by attending The Silver Angel's spring "Angels in the Garden" fundraiser and auction on Sunday, April 25, 2-5 p.m. at the East Side Neighborhood Services building, 17th Ave. and 2nd St. N.E. Afternoon includes refreshments, exciting auction items, workshops from master gardeners, hands-on- activities, door prizes and more. $12 in advance, $15 at the door, kids $5 For information call 612-781-6011. Kitchen supplies are especially needed at the Silver Angel Thrift Store, 29th & Johnson St. N.E. Open 10:00 to 4:00 Saturdays and Noon to 6:00 Tuesday thru Friday.
CATHOLIC ELDERCARE would like to invite you to a free seminar entitled: "Values Based Estate and Charitable Planning" on Thursday, April 29th, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Catholic Eldercare Main Street Lodge Lower Community Room, 909 Main St. N.E. A Special Guest Speaker from N.E. Bank will be presenting. Free lunch will be served. Limited seating available. R.S.V.P. to Sandi at 612-362-2430.
TOTINO-GRACE HIGH SCHOOL representatives will be holding informational meetings for parents of 6th and 7th graders at parishes throughout the northern metro area during the last week of April and first week of May. Come and find out what makes Totino-Grace such a special place. To find out a location and time that works for you, call T. J. at 763-586-6314.