PARISH DIRECTORY

 

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

      Father David T. Ostrowski, Pastor

         (DTOstrowski@comcast.net)

 

      Father Waldemar Matusiak, SChr

         (waldermarmatusiak@gmail.com)

 

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.

 

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

 

Prayer Line

      Weekdays...................................... 612-789-7238

      Anytime.......................................... 763-572-1713

 

Website:    www.ourholycross.com

 

CHURCH PAINTING FUND UPDATE -

 

As of Wednesday, May 23, we have 228 responses with pledges and gifts totaling $246,528.00 or 70% of our goal of $350,000.  We need at least 80% of the goal to begin next month.  With 650 registered households, this goal is possible.  Please return your pledge card this week so we can determine if we can go forward with the painting.  Thank you to all parishioners and friends for the gifts received thus far:

 

                          $25,000                            1

                          $12,000                            1

                          $  5,000                            7

                          $  3,000                            6

                          $  2,000                          21

                          $  1,000 - $2,000            60

                          Under $1,000                132

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -         May 20, 2007

             (For painting the South side aisle)

 

  Goal                                                        $80,000.00

  Gift received to date                               -$45,300.00

  Still needed                                             $34,700.00

 

 

 

Offertory Collection

 

         May 20, 2007…………………………$6,259.47

PLEASE KEEP SAVING ALUMINUM CANS - The money raised from recycling aluminum goes toward the “Church Painting.”  Bags of aluminum cans (beer and pop only) can be put in containers by the doors of church or by the garages behind the rectory.
Text Box: BULLETIN CONNECTION The Battle of Alexander, an ancient Roman mosaic found in the city of Pompeii, is amazing in its detail. Thousands of tiny bits of glass and stone, called tesserae, comprise the picture; in one instance, approximately 50 tesserae form an eye that is slightly over an inch wide. The bits are used not only to shape the figures in the picture, but also to add shape and depth to the artwork as a whole. At Pentecost, we mark the birthday of the church and its millions of members. Each member is blessed with special gifts from the Spirit that makes his or her contribution necessary and unique, but only together, working in community, do members create the full picture of the church with its wonderful, rich texture. Today we celebrate God in all of us!

PARISH OFFICE - The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 28th for the Memorial Day Holiday.  The office will reopen on Tuesday, May 29th at 8:00 AM. 

Text Box: THIS WEEKEND, May 26 & 27, after Mass in the sacristy, we will have registration for the 2007-2008 Faith Formation classes, First Communion preparation and Confirmation classes. This registration includes: All children who will attend public school and be in grades 1-7 next 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. Students who will be in grades 8 & 9 (next year) or older for Confirmation preparation. This includes those who attend public school and those who attend a Catholic school. Please make use of these opportunities. If you have any questions, please call Sister Donna (evenings) at 612-789-9168.

Please remember Holy Cross in your Will.