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 In the Lectionary cycle during Ordinary Time, the first reading is chosen to complement the Gospel for today. Today’s story of Abraham busily preparing a feast for the Lord is paired with the story of Martha and Mary from Luke. As we can see, this painting makes it evident that the concern in the Gospel is not so much about Martha’s busyness - after all, Abraham is praised for his readiness to fix a feast - as it is about welcoming the Lord. Mary’s welcome is through attentiveness to Jesus. Abraham’s welcome is through hospitable attentiveness to the Lord. In our daily concerns we may sometimes lose sight of being attentive to God. Some people use simple reminders to help them not forget about God. A prayer taped to the bathroom mirror, a religious image on their desk, a screen-saver of a holy site, or a CD with religious music in the car are all simple ways to remain attentive to the Lord in the busyness of the day.

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -         July 8, 2007

 

  Goal                                                        $350,000.00

 

  Total paid to date (pledge payments

                 and additional gifts)                            $104,154.37

  Pledge payments outstanding                 $190,411.63

  Gifts still needed (in addition to pledges)       $  55,434.00

                                                                                                                             $350,000.00

 

Thank you for your gifts and pledge payments.

Thank you also for your continued generosity!

 

Offertory Collection

 

         July 8, 2007……………………………$6,631.29

PLEASE KEEP SAVING ALUMINUM CANS - The money raised from recycling aluminum goes toward the “Church Painting.”  Bags of aluminum cans (beer and pop only) can be put in containers by the doors of church or by the garages behind the rectory.

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

 

The Chapel will be closed this week:

Monday, July 23 to Friday, July 27.

 

Go to JESUS in your darkness, in your weakness, and with your burdens.  JESUS does understand you.  You will never find HIM disappointing.  Visit HIM in the Adoration Chapel.  JESUS will make your life full of meaning, peace and joy.

 

 

Open Hours:     Sunday: 12:00 Noon

                          Monday: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM

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

                          Wednesday: 10:00 AM

                          Friday: 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM

 

 

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

PEACE MASS - The next Peace Mass at Holy Cross will be Wednesday, July 25.  Rosary at 6:30 PM and Mass at 7:00 PM.  Receive a copy of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s message given to the world at Medjugorje just six hour before.  Refreshments to follow.
Text Box: GARAGE SALE NEWS - Our Holy Cross Garage Sale is August 8, 9 and 10 in Kennedy Hall. The Early Bird Sale will be August 8 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with a $2.00 admittance. Hours on August 9 are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and August 10 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

ATTENTION HOLY CROSS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - We are in need of ministers to distribute for the Feast of the Assumption - Mass of Anticipation of Tuesday, August 14 and on the Holy Day, Wednesday, August 15.  If you can help, please call Janice at the Parish Office weekdays at 612-789-7238.  Thank you.