WORD AND COMMUNION SERVICE - On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 21, 22 and 23 we will have a Word and Communion Service rather than Mass at 6:45 AM.  All Archdiocesan priests will be at the mandatory Presbyteral Assembly in Rochester.

THE HOLY CROSS “RUMMAGE SALE will be August 3, 4 & 5 - Wednesday thru Friday.  When doing your Spring cleaning, remember to save the “good stuff” for the parish rummage sale.  Almost everyone has things that take up space and are never used.  No clothing, TV’s or furniture.  Donations can be brought to the garages behind the rectory weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Questions?  Call 612-789-7238 weekdays.

MYSTERY GIFTS - The Polish Rosary Society has started collecting items for the Mystery Gift Booth at our Fall Festival.  They are looking for good useable items for all ages.  Do you have good items around your house that you can donate.  Bring these items to the Parish Office weekdays during office hours 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or leave them in the sacristy marked “Mystery Booth.”

 

POPE JOHN PAUL II

SCHOOL NEWS

 

Registration - Would you like your child to experience education where faith and knowledge co-exist?  Register to attend Pope John Paul II Catholic School where academics, values and faith development exist at the heart of each child’s education.  For more information call 612-789-8851.

FOR RENT - Lower duplex, close to church, 19th and 5th                           St. N.E.  Call 651-488-5077

STAY CURRENT WITH HOLY CROSS EVENTS BY EMAIL.  Each week an update of events at Holy Cross will be sent to all interested via email.  To keep informed electronically, just send your email address to jgodlewski@comcast.net   Our email list will not be shared.

THANK YOU - The Dolina Polish Dance Group would like to invite you to share an evening with them as a thank you for all of your support as they prepare to head off to Hungry and Poland.  The evening will include appetizers, drinks and a short performance of the song and dances they will be performing in Europe.  Please join them for an evening of fun and socializing on Wednesday, June 29th at 7:00 PM at the Klub Haus, 1079 Rice Street in St. Paul.  Please contact Teresa Kurkowski at 763-464-3946 for more information.

DUNROVIN RETREAT CENTER BENEFIT - Join the friends and family of Dunrovin for a relaxing evening of dinner, live music, games and silent auction as we travel on the St. Croix River.  All proceeds benefit life-changing summer camps for at-risk youth and provides scholarships for Catholic junior and senior high retreats.  Order tickets on or before July 15 for best pricing.  An individual ticket cost is $38.00 after July 15 $40.00 but generous discounts are offered to groups of 4, 8 and larger.  For all options visit www.dunrovin.org, or call 651-433-2486 or email Dunrovin@dunrovin.org

CITIZENSHIP CLASSES -  Learn U.S. History and Government for the Citizenship Interview.  Saturday mornings: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM July 9 - August 13 or September 10 - October 15.  Classes meet once a week for 6 weeks.  The cost for the materials is $20.  Please register by calling 651-647-0191, ext. 0.  Classes are held regularly at the International Institute of Minnesota, 1694 Como Avenue, St. Paul.  Serving people in transition.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - Mothers in love + Fathers in love = Families in love.  Your whole family deserves the love Mom and Dad discover on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.  If you’d like greater depth, growth and enrichment in your relationship, you’ll like the difference a WWME Weekend can make.  Join millions of couples worldwide who have learned how to keep their marriage vibrant and alive.  The next weekend is July 15-17 at Kings House in Buffalo.  For more information call 612-840-7630 or check the website at www.wwme.org

CARING RIGHT AT HOME - Aging is not easy.  Not for the person who is feeling the effects of the years.  Not for the family members.  Do you need help caring for a loved one?  Right at Home is a licensed in home care and assistance group that may be able to help.  Call them today for more information at 612-235-4130.

FOUND AT H0LY CROSS - A large, industrial strength metal rosary has been found.  It is constructed of heavy gauge metal and is an unique rosary.  Please call the parish office weekdays to identify and claim.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME TO THE PARISH PICNIC on Thursday, June 15.  We were blessed with a beautiful Mass, great food, games & prizes and sunshine that arrived mid-way!