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In the realm of Eucharistic Adoration, prayer reaches a totally new level; it is fully universal. When we pray in the presence of the Eucharist, we are never alone. In this prayer we are no longer before a Jesus we have thought about, but before Jesus who has really given Himself to us; before Jesus who made Himself communion for us. Taken from the writings of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger.

Visit the Adoration Chapel which is located in the convent of Holy Cross. Open hours: Thursday 4:00 p.m. and Friday 11:00 a.m. For information call: 612-788-4729 or 612-781-4806. Thank you.
THE ANNUAL FAMILY ROSARY PROCESSION will be held Today, May 4, at the Basilica in downtown Minneapolis. Assembly will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Dunwoody Institute parking lot. The procession starts at 2:00 p.m. Auxiliary Bishop Richard E. Pates will preside.

PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY

Please continue to pray for Holy Cross
parishioners, and all men and women, serving in
the military:

Staff Sergeant Jason Focht, U.S. Air Force
Senior Airman Mary Gipsky, U.S. Air Force
Calvary Scout Jacob Godlewski, U.S. Army
PFC Michael Januszewski, Minnesota Army National Guard
Staff Sergeant David Johnstone, U.S. Army
Major Douglas Pasnik, U.S. Air Marine Corps
Lieutenant Mark Prehar, U.S. Army
Master Mechanic Nicholas Rodgers, U.S. Navy
4th Award Officer Ted Tomczyk, U.S. Army
Colonel James Witkowski, U.S. Marines

Please call the Rectory weekdays with additional names.
PLEASE KEEP SAVING ALUMINUM CANS. The money raised from recycling the aluminum will go towards the "Continuing Our Tradition" Campaign. Bags of aluminum cans can be put in the containers by the doors of the church or by the garages behind the rectory. Thanks!!
EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND - The Archdiocese has established an emergency relief fund for the people of Iraq. All donations will be funneled directly to aid the Iraqi people via Catholic Relief Services and Caritas. The aid will help to provide vitally needed food, medicines and equipment to meet the needs of the sick. If you would like to contribute, send your check to The Chancery at 226 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102. Checks should be payable to the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis and be clearly identified for Iraq emergency relief.

PARISH CALENDAR

Saturday, May 3
 Sign up for Religious Education Classes after Mass in the Sacristy.
 Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive after Mass.
Today, May 4
 Sign up for Religious Education Classes after all Masses in the Sacristy.
 Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive after Mass.
 Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
 Polish Constitution Day celebration at 1:00 p.m. in the school auditorium.
Wednesday, May 7
 Confession and Practice for First Holy Communion at 6:30 p.m. in Church.
Thursday, May 8
 AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, May 9
 Mass and Devotions in Polish 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Saturday, May 10
 Polish School 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Sunday, May 11
 First Holy Communion at 10:00 a.m. Mass.
 Library open after 10:00 a.m. Mass
 Sunday School Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
MARIAN PILGRIMAGE - A special Marian Pilgrimage from the Twin Cities will visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Illinois, August 1-4, 2003. The cost for the entire trip by bus, lodging, six meals and a fun day trip to St. Louis is $300.00 (double occupancy). Please register early! For complete information and application blank, contact Doris Moy at 651-290-0957.
LOAN SPECIAL - For a three month period of May thru July, Minnesota Catholic Credit Union (MCCU) will make donations to the church based on the size of the loan. Not only do you get good service, but this program will help our church! MCCU strives to provide the best services and rates while helping our participating churches promote Catholic faith. Our focus at Minnesota Catholic Credit Union is People Helping People - and our roots are embedded in the Catholic faith. For more information, contact the credit union at 612-362-9234.
RUMMAGE SALE - St. John's Church, 2201-3rd Street N.E., Minneapolis on Thursday, May 8th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, May 9th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 10th 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. "Bag Day" on Saturday, May 10th (fill a bag for $1.00). Clothing, linens, electrical appliances, antiques, jewelry, crafts, furniture, dishes, toys and lots more! Hot Dogs, Perohi, cake, pop, coffee.