PARISH DIRECTORY

 

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

      Father Glen T. Jenson, Pastor

         (revglenjensen@onebox.com)

 

      Father Waldemar Matusiak, SChr

         (waldemarmatusiak@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 Information......................... 612-789-7238

                        Must be registered in the Parish

               and active for one year 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

 

Prayer Line

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

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

 

Website:    www.ourholycross.com

 

Offertory Collection

 

         June 29, 2008............................. $5,356.28
Text Box: CHURCH PAINTING FUND - June 29, 2008 Goal $350,000.00 Total paid to date (pledge payments and additional gifts) $283,441.00 Pledge payments outstanding $ 65,559.00 $350,000.00 Text Box: MESSAGE FROM FATHER JENSON As we move into the summer with its more restful days we are reminded in the psalm at mass this Sunday that we should be praising God, “I will praise your name forever, my king and my God.” The warmth and sunshine of these longer summer days gives us many reasons to rejoice and give thanks to God. I remember how we longed for warmer days as June began and a cool spring seemed to never become summer. Now we have summer and good reason for gratitude in our hearts. Most of all, those who have their health have so much to be grateful for and to gives thanks to God for. I rejoice to be healthy enough to be out in nature more as I ride back and forth between St. Anthony’s and Holy Cross on my new bicycle that I got last week. You notice things more when you are outside on a bike and not inside a car I’m realizing. Notice the blessings in your day and give thanks for them to the one who has blessed you and cares for you all your days, our loving God. The very word Eucharist means thanksgiving to God. May we be a Eucharistic people this summer. Also, my heartfelt thanks to the many people who greeted me at Holy Cross last Sunday as I offered masses there for the first time as pastor. I had a great time. It’s always a blessing to get to meet more of the people of God. This summer promises to be a real blast, with both a new parish and a new bicycle, what more could you ask for! Father Glen Jenson

 

Please remember Holy Cross Parish

in your Will.

ADVENTURES IN MATTHEW: THE KING AND HIS KINGDOM - Holy Cross will offer this video series in a two-year time frame on the first and third Sundays of each month from October thru May.  Classes for 2008-2009 will be held in the church library Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.  The first class is scheduled for October 5.  The cost for course materials is $30 and materials will be delivered to you at the first class.  Call the church office (612-789-7238) to register for this class.  

ATTENTION TEEN AND ADULTS - Jeff Cavins’ Bible study, The Great Adventure: A Journey Through the Bible, is coming to Holy Cross this fall on the second and fourth Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.  This program is offered in a two-year time frame from October to March.  Registration ends September 8.  To register call 612-789-7238 weekdays.  For more information about The Great Adventure, go to www.thebibletime.com

PAINTING CAMPAIGN PLEDGE UPDATES will be mailed to all who have an outstanding balance in a couple of weeks.  At the request of the archdiocese, Holy Cross is currently changing to Logos computer software for all contributions and bookkeeping.  The office staff is still learning the program.  Fortunately, the archdiocese has excellent support help available.