PARISH DIRECTORY

 

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

      Father David T. Ostrowski, Pastor

         (e-mail:  dostrowski@mn.rr.com)

 

      Father Andrew Salapata, SCh

         (e-mail:  asalapata@mn.rr.com)

 

Pastoral Ministry............................... 612-789-9168

      Sister M. Benita, OSF

      Sister Donna, OSF

 

Business Manager............................ 612-789-3430

      Janice Frakie         (e-mail:  frakiejf@mn.rr.com)

 

Parish Secretary................................ 612-789-7238

      Janice Godlewski  (e-mail:  jgodlewski@mn.rr.com)

 

Bulletin Announcements due by Monday, noon.

 

Wedding Coordinator........................ 612-789-9168

      Sister Benita

                          Must be registered in the Parish

               and active for two years before wedding date.

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

      Parish Library................................. 612-781-0435

 

Website:    www.ourholycross.com

 

Offertory Collection

 

         May 7, 2006………………………………. $7,772.44

 

CONTINUING OUR TRADITION - May 7, 2006

(Renovation of Kolbe Hall, Kitchen and Elevator)

   Goal -                                                                     $1,500,000.00

 

   Total paid to date (pledge payments

            and additional gifts)                              $1,452,333.70

   Pledge outstanding                                          -$       47,666.30

                                                                                                                                                                        $1,500,000.00

 

 

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -    (North side aisle)

 

   Goal                                                       $80,000.00

  Gift received to date                               -$41,674.00

  Still needed                                             $38,326.00

 

 

 

  BANNS OF MARRIAGE

 

Jason J. Smith & Danielle N. Thomas - III

 

Michael U. Pilarski & Julie M. Kaczmarek - III

 

Please remember Holy Cross Parish

in your Will.

Text Box: BULLETIN CONNECTION

Today’s Gospel uses the image of a vine to describe how we are united to Christ.  As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we might recall some other tendrils that wend their way through our lives.  The DNA within our cells is made up of the interweaving of our parents’ DNA, and their parents before them, and back and back to the origins of life.

As we were formed in the womb the umbilical cord kept us connected to the life-giving stream that helped us grow and develop.  And now that we are older our connections take on different dimensions, through letters, phone lines, and the internet.

These everyday connections that we make invite us to reflect on our connection to Christ, who is present to us through the ages, as the resurrected Lord.

MOTHER’S DAY BLESSINGS to all Mothers, Grandmothers, Great-Grandmothers, Step-Mothers, Godmothers and Mothers-to-Be.  May the love of special children and people in your life be cherished today and always.

HEARD THE GOOD NEWS TODAY?  Next week’s collection supports the Catholic Communication Campaign.  Your gift helps CCC and our diocese to provide television, radio and print materials that spread the good News of  Christ’s abiding love for each and every one of us.  Please be generous!

THIS WEEKEND, May 13 & 14 after Masses in the sacristy, we will have registration for the 2006-2007 Faith Formation classes and First Communion preparation.  It will only take a few minutes:

 

This registration includes:

· All children who will attend public school and be in grades 1-8 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.

 

Please make use of these opportunities.  If you have any questions, call Sister Donna (evenings) at 612-789-9168.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

 

The Eucharist is Jesus’ complete and personal gift of Himself to us.  He hides His immense glory and dignity in the Blessed Sacrament because He wants us to come to Him in faith so we may love and adore HIM.  Eucharistic Adoration is our response to JESUS’ love for us.

 

Visit Jesus in the Adoration Chapel.  Open hours: Sunday 2:00 p.m.; Monday noon; Wednesday 11:00 a.m.; Thursday 4:00 p.m.; Thursday 5:00 p.m.  Call 612-605-2558 or 612-781-4806.