PARISH DIRECTORY

 

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

      Father Glen T. Jenson, Pastor

      Father Glen at St. Anthony.............. 612-379-2324

         (revglenjensen@onebox.com)

 

      Father Waldemar Matusiak, SChr

         (waldemarmatusiak@gmail.com)

      Deacon John Belian

 

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.

 

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: MESSAGE FROM FATHER JENSON “This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” These words of our Lord Jesus in our Gospel this weekend provide us with a challenge to be evangelical, not so much by preaching to everyone who passes by in our day, but by treating everyone we meet each day in a loving way. Actions speak louder than words. Talking about our faith, while not being loving toward others, empties our words of any real meaning in the eyes of others. Jesus wants us to make a real difference in our world with his help. Treating others in a loving way is an excellent way to be an effective servant of the Lord. With Jesus in our hearts from communion, we have the ability to be loving even with difficult people or in challenging circumstances. We are now entering the season when our second graders will receive their First Holy Communion. This weekend children at St. Hedwig’s will receive their First Communion. I pray that this will be a time of spiritual awakening for them, and of spiritual renewal for their parents and families as they try to model the Christian faith for these children as they encounter Jesus for the first time in this sacrament. In the Holy Eucharist, we receive the strength to become truly loving throughout our day, not just when or with whom we want to be. This kind of love attracts the notice of those who are away from the Lord. Isn’t it awesome that our God works through us rather than doing it all on his own as he certainly could. Each of us makes a difference! Alleluia! Father Glen Jenson, Pastor

“THANKS MOM FOR LIFE” MOTHER’S DAY CORSAGES - The English Altar and Rosary Guild is sponsoring “Thanks Mom for Life” corsages for Mother’s Day.  Order your mom, grandmother, aunt or favorite lady a corsage.  Advance sales will be this weekend May 1 & 2.  Buy a ticket that you exchange on Mother’s Day (May 8 & 9) for a lovely orchid corsage with attached pro-life message.  Donation is $5.00.  Tickets available at the church entrances.  Limited corsages available.  Proceeds to pro-life activities.

 

Offertory Collection - April 18, 2010

 

Sunday Collection: $5,723.22

Thank you!

 

 
Text Box: MAY SHE REST IN PEACE May God grant Wanda Ziach eternal peace and may the Angels of Heaven lead her to Paradise.

THE FAMILY OF WANDA ZIACH wishes to thank Father Waldemar, Father Glen, Father David, the Altar Servers, organist, soloist and choir for the beautiful Mass for Wanda.  Thank you also to the Funeral Luncheon Committee and the many friends and parishioners for their prayers and kindness.  We are grateful for all the support.

 

REGISTRATION - This weekend May 1 & 2  we will begin registration for the 2010-2011 Faith Formation classes and First Communion preparation.

 

This registration includes

 

¨ All children who will attend public school and be in grades 1-8 next school year.

¨ Children in grade 2 who will prepare for First Communion whether they attend public school or Pope John Paul II Catholic School.

 

Please see Sister Donna in the Sacristy to register.  Any questions please call Sister Donna (evenings) at 612-789-9168.

CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES - Every other month we submit a list of parishioners to our envelope company.  To help reduce costs, the names of people who have not used their envelopes in the past year were moved to an “inactive” list.  You can be put back on the active list by calling the parish office weekdays.