1621 University Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55413

 IT'S NEVER TO EARLY
to think FALL FESTIVAL!
September 14 & 15

to think FALL FESTIVAL!
September 14 & 15

What better time than now to think about what you can do for the Fall Festival. Things that can be done now are:
Buy and/or sell your Raffle tickets - we have more at the Rectory.
Bring items for the Flea Market to the garage behind the Rectory Monday thru Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Make things for the Fancy Booth - theme baskets, crochet, knit, carve, paint, holiday ornaments, etc.
Start collecting (searching) for donations of "mystery" gifts for people of all ages for the Parcel Post Booth. Useable items for this booth are needed. Mark the bag "Parcel Post" and bring them to the Rectory.
Think of where you would like to volunteer your time to work and volunteer. We always need lots of volunteers in all areas.

If you have any questions, please call the Rectory weekdays at 612-789-7238.
CONGRATULATIONS to the following young ladies from Holy Cross Parish who will represent their local community for the year 2002-2003:

Colleen Niznik
daughter of Richard and June Niznik.
Colleen was crowned Miss Fridley.

Andrea Vokaty
daughter of Alan and Cheryl Vokaty.
Andrea was crowned Miss Congeniality
for N.E. Minneapolis.

Rebecca Salchert
daughter of Mark and Renee Salchert.
Rebecca was crowned Princess for Columbia Heights.

YOU ARE INVITED to a community Ice Cream Social at Catholic Eldercare, 8th and Main Street in N.E. Minneapolis on Sunday, July 14th from noon to 3:00 p.m. Come enjoy pie and ice cream, grilled hot dogs, popcorn, music and fellowship for all ages. This event is sponsored by friends of Catholic Eldercare.
POLAND, BUDAPEST AND PRAGUE - Father LaFontaine, Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo, will be leading a ten-day tour to the historic sites of Poland, Budapest and Prague this fall. Seats are limited so call Father at 612-787-1160 to make reservations. For more information see the brochures in the back of church.

PARISH CALENDAR

Today, July 7
  Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Thursday, July 11
  AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
 Open gym for Northeast Regional School students. Girls 5:30-7:00; Boys 7:00-8:30 p.m. Permission slip required.
Sunday, July 14
  Rosary recited at 9:40 a.m. in Church.
  Library open after 10:00 a.m. Mass.

 FALL FESTIVAL RAFFLE TICKETS
Please help the Fall Festival Committee and pick up your
raffle tickets at the University Avenue entrance of Church.
Thank you!

INTERNATIONAL STATUTE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA - St. Raphael's Church located at 7301 Bass Lake Road in Crystal, MN will be hosting the visitation of the International Pilgrim Virgin statute of Our Lady of Fatima Tuesday, July 16, 2002. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. with silent prayer in the main church until 7:00 p.m. Mass, which is Our Lady of Mt. Carmel's feast day. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place directly after Mass followed by a talk on Fatima, the Rosary, Benediction, and hospitality in Marion Hall. Nancy 763-544-2570 or Therese at 763-533-8514.
COMING SOON!! - John Michael Talbot "In Concert" at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Medina, 155 County Road 24, Wayzata on Friday, August 2, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. John Michael Talbot is known as "The Top Selling Catholic Musical Artist in the World" by the Wall Street Journal. Tickets are $25 for reserved seating. $15 for general admission. Call Ed or Wanda Sweeny - 763-473-7923.
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN YOUR MARRIAGE? Retrouvaille is a ministry for hurting marriages which has helped many couples to rebuild their marital relationships. Twin Cities Retrouvaille begins a new program every month consisting of a weekend and twelve follow-up sessions. Brochures are available by calling 651-464-5855. Give your marriage a chance.
VOCATION RETREAT - Aug. 2 - 4, 2002 for Catholic single men and women, 16-40, who are interested in finding out more about the sisterhood, priesthood or brotherhood. The retreat is at the Franciscan Retreat House in Prior Lake, MN. The retreat begins Friday evening and ends noon Sunday. There is no cost for the weekend. The retreat is being offered by the Conventual Franciscans and Poor Clare Sisters. For more information call Franciscan Retreat House, 952-447-2182.