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

 

Offertory Collection

August 2, 2009

 

 For the Week:            Actual           Budget        Excess or

                              Received        Needed        (Shortfall)

 

 Envelopes/Plate: $6,289.06     $7,650.00      ($1,360.94)
Text Box: MESSAGE FROM FATHER JENSON This Sunday’s reading from the Gospel of John gives the understanding that our Church has about what we are receiving in Holy Communion. Many churches understand what Jesus said at the Last Supper in a symbolic way. The Catholic Church believes that what Jesus meant at the Last Supper is made clear in this chapter of John’s Gospel. Jesus says, “I am the true bread that came down from heaven…the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” Jesus is truly body, blood, soul and divinity present in the Holy Eucharist on our altars. This is why we genuflect and kneel at mass to demonstrate our respect for the living presence of God in our midst. May our Lady, the means by which Jesus became a true human being, help us always to be mindful of the closeness of Jesus when we are in a Catholic Church. Mission Appeal: This weekend we welcome representatives from the Piarist Fathers to all three of our parishes for the annual summer mission appeal. Please be as generous as you can with the second collection for their mission efforts. Father Glen Jenson, Pastor

MAIL BACK ENVELOPE - The “mail back envelope” in your packet is a convenient way of making sure your weekly gift is given to Holy Cross if you are unable to be here.  Thank you.

A PLANNING MEETING FOR THE HOLY CROSS FALL FESTIVAL is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th at 6:00 PM in the Pioneer Room.  The meeting is open to all chairpersons and parishioners.  We are always looking for good ideas and volunteers.

BAPTISM CLASSES - Baptism class is required for parents and Godparents before the desired date.  If you are planning to attend a class, you will need to call the Holy Cross Parish Office at 612-789-7238 to register.  This month’s Baptism class will be held on Wednesday, August 19th at 7:00 PM at St. Hedwig’s River Village, 29th & Randolph St. N.E. 

RUMMAGE SALE THANK YOU! - Thank you to all who helped make the Holy Cross Rummage Sale a success.  We are grateful to all who brought items for the sale, all who purchased items, and the workers who spent many hours sorting and pricing.  The ladies started working on the project in mid-June.  Many, many hours went into the event.  THANK YOU & BLESS YOU to the wonderful ladies for all their work!!

SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE TOUR Wednesday, Sept. 30.  Tour includes coffee stop, lunch, Mass and time to tour the grounds.  $52.50 per person.  Departs Holy Cross at 7:00 AM and returns at 6:30 PM.  For information call Joan at 612-379-4488.