PARISH CALENDAR

 

Today, April 30

· Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

· Kolbe reserved for the Sisters at 12:00 noon.

Wednesday, May 3

· Faith Formation and Confirmation Classes 6:30-7:45.

Thursday, May 4

· AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.

Friday, May 5

· Senior Citizen Mass and Brunch 10:30 a.m. in Kolbe.

Saturday, May 6

· First Saturday Devotions 7:45 a.m. in Church.

· Polish School 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Sunday, May 7

· Sunday School/Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

· Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

· Polish Constitution Day after 11:30 Mass in the auditorium.

 

ALL NIGHT VIGIL - The World Apostolate of Fatima of the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis, is sponsoring an All-Night Vigil of reparation and prayer at Elizabeth Ann Seaton Church, 2035 West 15th Street, Hastings, MN.  The vigil will begin on Friday, May 5 at 8 p.m., and close on Saturday, May 6 with Mass at 4:00 a.m.  Everyone is invited to attend any or all of this devotion.

HOLY CROSS PRAYER LINE

Call 612-789-7238  weekdays or

leave a message at 763-572-1713.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - May 4, 2006 at the Minnesota State Capitol.  Please join us on the steps of the state capitol for the 55th annual observance of National Day of Prayer.  Prelude worship and praise music led by a combined band of “Heart of the City” and Bethel University.  Vespers begin at 12:00 noon.

Text Box: THE CATHOLIC CEMETRIES of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is sponsoring free Cemetery and Funeral Seminars.  Select the seminar that is most convenient for you to attend then call 651-255-0534 to make your reservation.

Gethsemane Cemetery
8151 - 42nd Avenue No., New Hope
Thursday, May 11 at 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 12 at 1:00 p.m.
 Saturday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m.

St. Mary’s Cemetery
4403 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis
Friday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 20 at 10:00 a.m.

MARIAN PILGRIMAGE - A special Marian Pilgrimage from the Twin Cities will visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Illinois.  The cost for the entire trip by bus, lodging at the Best Western for three nights, six meals and a Fun Day trip to St. Louis is only $325.00 (double occupancy).  Please register early.  For complete information and application blanks call Marie at 651-776-1065 or Duranda 1-800-436-1242.

MULTICULTURAL LIVING ROSARY - We invite the youth to participate in a Multicultural Living Rosary at the Church of St. Casmir on Sunday, May 7, 2006 at 12:00 p.m.  The Living Rosary will be followed by refreshments and further sharing of culture by the youth.  Family members are invited to participate by praying along with the “beads.”  St. Casmir is located at 934 Geranium Ave. E. in St. Paul.  For more information or if you have questions call 651-776-5169.

THE ANNUAL FAMILY ROSARY PROCESSION will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2006 at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.  Assembly of families and individuals will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Dunwoody Institute parking lot.  The procession will start at 2:00 p.m.  Our 2006 theme is: To Jesus Through Mary.  Auxiliary Bishop Richard E.  Pates will preside.  Children are invited to bring a rose for Our Lady.

DEAR PARISHIONERS

OF HOLY CROSS,

 

Renewed faith and spiritual growth comes to each of us with the coming of Spring and the Feast of the Resurrection.  Your warm wishes and Gift of One Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Five Dollars reaffirm our faith and trust in God and the many friends He has provided for us.

 

Your caring and concern for our guests and your unselfish provision for their needs helps us make their stay with us a preparation for the Easter in their lives.

 

May God Bless you and enrich your life with His many graces and may your everyday be filled with Easter joy.

 

Gratefully, Sister Teresa Marie, O.P.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Cancer Home

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FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS will be held at Holy Cross on Saturday, May 6 at 7:45 a.m. with praying of the first three decades of the Rosary and Mass at 8:00 a.m.  After Mass our devotions will continue with praying of the final two decades of the Rosary, prayer and meditation.  All are invited.