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
Text Box: BULLETIN CONNECTION It is a happy coincidence in the Lectionary cycle of readings that once every third year these words from Paul’s letter to the Galatians fall on the weekend closest to the American celebration of independence: “For freedom Christ set us free” (Galatians 5:1). Of course Paul was not referring to the American revolution against British rule. He was instead reminding the Galatians that Christ had set them free from sin and the requirements of the Jewish law. Paul goes on to concretely describe what freedom in Christ truly means: “Do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather, serve one another through love” (5:13). It is not always easy to translate biblical injunctions into civic life, but it is something for which we strive as Christians. What expectations should we have of politicians (and ourselves) if we want to fulfill the law: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -         June 24, 2007

 

  Goal                                                        $350,000.00

 

  Total paid to date (pledge payments

                 and additional gifts)                            $  86,983.37

  Pledge payments outstanding                 $202,800.63

  Gifts still needed (in addition to pledges)       $  60,216.00

                                                                                                                             $350,000.00

 

Thank you to all who have made pledges and

given gifts.  We are grateful for your generosity!

 

Offertory Collection

 

         June 24, 2007……………………………$6,264.99

DEVOTIONS - First Saturday Devotions  will be held at Holy Cross on July 7th at 7:45 AM with praying of the first three decades of the Rosary and Mass at 8:00 AM.  After Mass our devotions will continue with praying of the final two decades of the Rosary, prayer and meditation.  All are welcome.

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

 

JESUS GIVES!! 

JESUS shows His love for us by giving us:

            

                                       The Incarnation 

                                       HIS Commandments

                                       HIS Sacraments

                                       HIS Holy Catholic Church

                                       HIS Body and Blood

                                       HIS Mother

 

The Chapel will be closed:

Independence Day - Wednesday, July 4.

Monday, July 23 to Friday, July 27.

Labor Day - Monday, September 3.

 

Open Hours:     Tuesday: 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 12:00 Noon

                          Wednesday: 10:00 AM

                          Friday: 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM

 

 

For information, call 612-605-2558 or 612-781-4806.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED - The Holy Cross Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th in observance of the 4th of July Holiday.  The office will reopen at 8:00 AM on Thursday, July 5th.