PARISH DIRECTORY

 

Parish Priests.................................... 612-789-7238

      Father David T. Ostrowski, Pastor

         (e-mail:  dostrowski@mn.rr.com)

 

      Father Andrew Salapata, SCh

         (e-mail:  asalapata@mn.rr.com)

 

Pastoral Ministry............................... 612-789-9168

      Sister M. Benita, OSF

      Sister Donna, OSF

 

Business Manager............................ 612-789-3430

      Janice Frakie         (e-mail:  frakiejf@mn.rr.com)

 

Parish Secretary................................ 612-789-7238

      Janice Godlewski  (e-mail:  jgodlewski@mn.rr.com)

 

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

      Parish Library................................. 612-781-0435

 

Website:    www.ourholycross.com

 

Offertory Collection

 

         April 16, 2006………………………... $3,990.00

 

         Easter……………………………….. $14,508.63
Text Box: BULLETIN CONNECTION We read the Gospel story of Thomas today because the writer of John’s Gospel portrays the events as happening one week after Jesus’ resurrection and first appearance to the disciples. Thomas missed out on that first appearance. We all know how it feels to be left out. It has happened enough times in each of our lives. We have some resentment, some sadness, even some anger. Thomas was no different. He just was not going to believe, until he saw the nail marks and touched the wounds. The funny thing is, that no matter how important that was to Thomas, it doesn't make that much different for believers today. None of the newly baptized stomped around saying I’m not going to believe until I get to touch Jesus. Yet the risen Christ is just as real to them as he was to Thomas. They believe!

 

Please remember Holy Cross Parish

in your Will.

 

CONTINUING OUR TRADITION - April 16, 2006

(Renovation of Kolbe Hall, New Kitchen, New Elevator)

   Goal -                                                                     $1,500,000.00

 

   Total paid to date (pledge payments

            and additional gifts)                              $1,449,043.70

   Pledge outstanding                                              $       50,956.30

                                                                                                                                                                        $1,500,000.00

 

 

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -

(North side aisle)

 

   Goal                                                       $80,000.00

  Gift received to date                               -$35,372.00

  Still needed                                             $44,628.00

 

Thank you to the English Rosary Guild for the

donation of $1,000.00.

 

Thank you for the gifts given in Memory of

Sr. Rosalie Warpeha, Helen Pasnik and Frances Novak.

 

Thank you to the Topola Choir and visitors to

Holy Cross Parish for their gifts.

 

Thank you to all parishioners who have donated

to the Church Painting Fund!

 

TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE at all Masses April 22 & 23 sponsored by the Knights of Columbus to benefit the Mentally Handicapped.  Donations will be expected, but not mandatory.  Thank you for your generosity.

OUR THANKS TO the following who helped deliver flowers to the sick and shut-ins of the parish this past Monday: Jack Hennessy, Sylvester Jedlenski, Dick Kowalik, Frank Nawara, Fred Polkey, Larry Presseller, Bonnie Quimby, Gene Serie, Joan Serie, Ann Wandzel, Steve Wandzel and Chuck Wojciak.