PARISH DIRECTORY

 

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

      Father Glen T. Jenson, Pastor

      Father Glen at St. Anthony.............. 612-379-2324

         (revglenjensen@onebox.com)

 

      Father Waldemar Matusiak, SChr

         (waldemarmatusiak@gmail.com)

      Deacon John Belian

 

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.

 

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
Text Box: MESSAGE FROM FATHER JENSON This Sunday we read of the Lord sending the disciples out two by two to spread the good news about him to the people. The mass itself picks up on this at its conclusion. In Latin, the ending is “Ite, missa est” which means go, the mass is ended. The various optional endings in English all include the instruction to go. We are not thanked for coming, but are sent forth with a direct instruction to leave the safety of the Church and do what the disciples did. The Church is not to be static and unmoving but alive and active. In the mass we are instructed through God’s word to enter into the atoning sacrifice of Jesus at Calvary now perpetually offered in heaven by him to his father, and then nourished through his body and blood in the Eucharist. Thus empowered, we are to go forth and fulfill our commission to be true disciples of Jesus like the seventy-two in this Sunday’s Gospel, spreading the good news of our faith to all those around us. May our Lady assist us in coming to mass and seeking to be energized to serve Jesus as the disciples did. As you read this I will have just returned from vacation but had to write this article before I left due to bulletin publishing deadlines. I will say a bit about my journeying in next week’s bulletin. Vacation Bible School: For those interested in a fun filled faith experience for their kids this summer, don’t forget to sign up for our first ever Vacation Bible School, the last week of this month. Helping out at it would also be an excellent way to recharge the spiritual battery. Please contact the church office if interested. You’ll be glad you did. Father Glen Jenson, Pastor

“VIRTUS” TRAINING SESSION - A “Virtus” training session for volunteers and parents on the Archdiocesan program for the Protection of Children and Youth Initiative will be held in Kolbe Center at Holy Cross Church on Wednesday, July 22, 6:00 to 9:00 PM.  This training is required for all adults who volunteer or work with children in this archdiocese.  Pre-registration is encouraged.  Go to www.virtus.org or contact the PCYI office at 651-251-7742.

 

Offertory Collection

July 5, 2009

 

 For the Week:            Actual           Budget        Excess or

                              Received        Needed        (Shortfall)

 

 Envelopes/Plate:  $6,591.27     $7,650.00     ($1,058.73)

NOW THAT IT’S SUMMER many people are going to the cabin or traveling more.  The “mail back envelope” in your packet is a convenient way of making sure your weekly gift is given to your home parish.  Thank you.

PAINTING FUND - We have now completed the two year “Church Painting Fund.”  Thank you to all who have donated to the Painting Fund and thank you to those who have completed their pledge to the fund.  For those who have additional payments on your pledge, there are extra envelopes at the doors of the church.

A HUGE THANKS - We would like to express a sincere thank you to Al Klein who has been a “Tuesday Toiler” for many years.  Al has decided it is time to retire and take it easy.  God bless Al for his many years of dedicated service to Holy Cross and the group.  Al - you are welcome to stop in and visit any Tuesday!

CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION Confirmation registration for the 2009-2010 class is for:

 

¨ Students who will be in grades 8 & 9 (next year) or older.  This includes those who attend public school and those who attend Catholic school.

 

To register call Janice at the Parish office at 612-789-7238 weekdays.