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

                                   THE ANNUAL FAMILY ROSARY
                                              Sunday, May 1, 2005

At the Cathedral in St. Paul families and individuals will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the State Capitol Approach. Procession to the Cathedral will start at 2:00 p.m. Archbishop Harry Flynn will preside.

At the Basilica in Minneapolis families and individuals will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Dunwoody Institute parking lot. Procession to the Basilica will start at 2:00 p.m. Auxiliary Bishop Richard E. Pates will preside.
HOLY CROSS SENIORS "GET-TOGETHER" will be Friday, May 6. Join the fun at our annual seniors "Get-Together." Mass at 10:30 a.m. and dinner to follow. Cost is $10 and reservations are necessary. Call 612- 789-9168. Deadline is Monday, May 2nd.
AFTER MASS THIS WEEKEND we will have registration for the 2005-2006 Faith Formation classes, First Communion preparation and Confirmation class. Please come to the Sacristy. It will take only a few minutes.

This registration includes:
All children who will attend public school and be in grades 1-7 next school year.
Children who will be in grade 2 in preparation for First Holy Communion whether they attend public school or Pope John Paul II Catholic School.
All children in grades 8 and 9 who will be preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation whether they attend a Catholic School of Public School.

Please make use of these opportunities: If you have any questions call Sister Donna (evenings) 612-789-9168.
MARK YOU CALENDARS for May 19, 2D & 21. Shop at the main Linder's Store or one of the following three flower marts: Columbia Heights, St. Anthony Village, or Roseville. When checking out, tell the clerk you are supporting "Holy Cross Educational Task Force," and we will receive 15% of the pre-tax dollars. No coupons required, tell your friends. Thank you.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO SAVE ALUMINUM CANS. Bags of aluminum cans (pop or beer only) can be put in the containers by the doors of the church or the garages behind the rectory. Monies received from the aluminum goes towards the Continuing Our Tradition Campaign.
FOR RENT Upper 2 BR, Close to Church,
                      16th and 4th St. N.E. 612-789-6767.

PARISH CALENDAR

Today, May 1
Polish Constitution Day after 11:30 a.m. Mass in the gym.
Monday, May 2
Photos for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers at 6:00 p.m. and for Ushers at 6:15 p.m. in Church.
Wednesday, May 4
First Communion Class 6:30-7:45 p.m. in school.
Mothers Club Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 5
AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, May 6
Senior Citizen Mass & Dinner 10:30 a.m. in Kolbe.
Saturday, May 7
Polish School 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Sunday, May 8
First Holy Communion at the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Sunday School/Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Library open after 10:00 Mass.

54TH NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER at our State Capitol will be on Thursday, May 5th. There will be a prelude of praise and worship music from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. with the observance from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
                                          POPE JOHN PAUL II
                                         CATHOLIC SCHOOL


Register to attend Pope John Paul II School in 2005 - 2006 - If you would like your child to be a part of the school community where we have "faith in every student" contact us at Pope John Paul II Catholic School at 612- 789-8851.

Thank you to all who save milk caps, box tops and Campbell Soup labels. Your efforts help us earn funds and materials for our school program. Thanks too to all those who list us the school to receive benefits from Target's "Target Charge of Education" program. We received over $750.00 last month from Target thanks to your participation.
SILVER ANGEL THRIFT STORE is on the move! Silver Angel Thrift Store is relocating to 1900 Central Ave. in the Monroe Village building in May. The staff and patrons want to thank all of you who have so graciously volunteered at the store and all of you who have generously contributed your gently used treasurers for others to enjoy. The mission of caring, kindness and giving has helped so many in our community who are in need. We hope you will continue to support Silver Angel in the same way. The store will open on May 3rd. Join us for our grand opening on Saturday, May 7.