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

THANK YOU to Sister Donna, Sister Benita, Sister Digna, Sister Philothea, Sue Kalpiers, Mary Krawczynski and Greg Boeser for their time, interest and dedication to teaching our children in the Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes.
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.
ENGLISH ALTAR AND ROSARY GUILD MEETING Monday, May 9 beginning in Church at 7:00 p.m. Rosary, May Crowning, Installation of new officers and new members. Meeting to follow in Kolbe Hall. Rose leaders are asked to turn in their dues books. The Holy Name will join us for a social following the meeting. Roses 109 and 101 will furnish refreshments.
MARK YOU CALENDARS for May 19, 20 & 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.

FOR RENT: 3 BR, Home, Available now.
                      19th and 5th St. N.E. 651-488-5077.

PARISH CALENDAR

Today, May 8
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Monday, May 9
Library open from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
English Rosary Guild meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Church. Meeting to follow in Kolbe. Refreshments by Roses 109 and 101.
English Holy Name Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 10
Baptism Class 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Thursday, May 12
AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Friday, May 13
Family Open Gym 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Mass and Devotions in Polish 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Saturday, May 14
Polish School 9:00 to 12:00 noon.
Sunday, May 15
Sunday School/Nursery during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

SOLEMN VESPERS FOR PENTECOST - Join us on Sunday, May 15th at 4:00 p.m. for Sung Vespers at the Church of the Sacred Heart, 4087 West Broadway Avenue, Robbinsdale. This service of Evening Prayer will conclude with a Eucharistic Procession. Call 763-537-4561 for more information.
ALL CITY CHARISMATIC PENTECOST MASS sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office at Epiphany Church in Coon Rapids on Sunday, May 15 at 3:00 p.m. Father Jose Puthenparambil will be the celebrant and homilist. Refreshments and fellowship follow Mass.
ST. MARON'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 602 University Avenue N.E., will be having a special Memorial Liturgy for Pope John Paul lion Wednesday, May 18, 2005 (his birthday) at 6:00 p.m. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from noon to 5:00 p.m. Bishop Pates will be the homilist. Refreshments to follow. Everyone is invited.
RUMMAGE SALE - Wed., May 18 from Rummage 4 to 7 p.m.; Thursday, May 19 from 9 a.m. Sale to 7 p.m. & Friday, May 20 from 9 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Friday is $1.00 Bag Day. St. Cyril's Church Basement, 13th Avenue & Second Street N.E., Minneapolis. Handicap accessible.
ST. MARY'S ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 1701 Fifth Street N.E., Minneapolis Women's Club presents their Salad Luncheon on Thursday, May 26, 2005 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $7.00 and available by calling: Irene 612-789-6733 or Lorraine 612-789-0214.