PARISH CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, July 22

· Virtus Training for volunteers and parents at Holy Cross - 6:00 PM in Kolbe Center.

Thursday, July 23

· AA & Alanon 7:30 PM in Kennedy Hall.

Friday, July 24

· NO Polish Mass and Devotions.

Sunday, July 26

· Parish Library open after 10:00 AM Mass.

 
Text Box: EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In today’s Gospel we read of the great crowds that wished to be with JESUS. Today our Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic worship. JESUS awaits us in this sacrament of love. Let us not refuse the time to go to HIM in adoration, in contemplation, full of faith. Let us be open to making amends for the serious offenses and crimes in the world. Let our adoration never cease. Open Hours: Monday 4:00 PM; Tuesday 11:00 AM; Tuesday 12:00 Noon; Wednesday 5:00 PM; Thursday 2:00 PM; Friday 1:00 PM. The Adoration Chapel will be closed July 19 - 26. For information call 763-784-1317 or 612-781-4806.

THE HOLY CROSS “RUMMAGE SALE” will be August 5, 6, & 7 - Wednesday through Friday.  Donations are welcome!  Bring good, useable items that you no longer need.  Please, no clothing, TV’s or furniture.  Bring items to the garages behind the rectory weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Questions?  Call 612-789-7238 weekdays.  Thank you to all who have donated thus far.
Text Box: THE HOLY CROSS FALL FESTIVAL IS September 19 & 20 Here are some things that can be done now: Design a theme basket for the Arts and Crafts Booth. Pick a theme - Cooking, Back to School, Baby, etc. and fill a basket with items relationg to your theme. Make items for the Fancy Booth - crochet, knit, carve, paint, holiday ornaments. Start collect (searching) for donations of “mystery gifts” for people of all ages for the Parcel Post Booth. Useable items for this booth are needed. Think of where you would like to work. We need and would like lots of volunteers. Help plan and run the Festival Silent Auction. Questions? Call the Rectory weekdays at 612-789-7238.

SENIOR DAY AT THE DOME - Area Senior Citizens are invited to attend the 33rd annual Senior Day at the Dome on Thursday, August 13th when the Minnesota Twin play the Kansas City Royals.  This great outing includes bus transportation, a picnic lunch and the game.  Senior Citizens are encouraged to bring guests of any age for an intergenerational experience.  Tickets are $4.00 and can be purchased at East Side or The Senior’s Place.  Call 612-788-9186 for reservation or more information.

CHILD CARE - Northeast Child Development Center 1700-2nd St. N.E is a Hennepin County contracted childcare program for children 6 weeks to kindergarten who provides education strategies to prepare children to be successful in school. This foundation of education will not only benefit our children, but also our community as a whole.  If you have questions or want more information call 612-787-4048.

“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 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-register at www.virtus.org or call 651-251-7742.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - A weekend getaway that helps married couples rediscover themselves as individuals and as a couple.  The format aids open and honest communication without group sharing, therapy or marriage counseling.  651-454-3238.