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

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES begin several weeks after school starts. Call today to register your family for faith formation (grades 1-7), First Holy Communion (2nd grade), or Confirmation (grades 8 & 9). Classes for First Holy Communion & Confirmation are for students in public and Catholic school. Call Sister Donna at 612-789-9168.
RELEVANT RADIO - Catholic radio in the Twin Cities, 1330 AM. Internet: www.relevantradio.com
PRAYER AT THE FAIR - Minnesota State Fair Prayer! Sunday Roman Catholic Eucharist Liturgies on August 28 and September 4 from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at the Baldwin/ Teen Fair Stage on Machinery Hill with archdiocesan priest, Father Frank Fried, presiding.
EPIPHANY DINER at the Fair - Sit down and relax while you enjoy a delicious meal at the Epiphany Diner (your full service diner) at the State Fair. Open from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy great food and great hospitality!
                                            Holy Cross FESTIVAL Sept. 17 & 18

Flea Market - Bring items to the garages behind the Rectory Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fancy Booth - crochet, knit, carve, paint, holiday ornaments, dish towels, etc.
Mystery Gifts - Useable items needed. Mark the bag "Parcel Post" and bring to the Rectory.
Bottlemania - Any item in a bottle - shampoo, soda, juice, etc. Bring to the rectory.
Volunteers - Think of where you would like to volunteer your time to work. Call 612-789-7238.
Arts and Crafts - Design a theme basket. Pick a theme and fill a basket with related items.
ST. CYRIL'S CHURCH 1310 Second St. N.E. Annual Church Festival Sunday, August 21. Polka Mass 10:30 a.m. Festival from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. New this year: Don Palfko and the Lipa Slovak Folk Dancers.
BRANSON CHRISTMAS TOUR - Six Days/Five Nights November 25-30, 2005. Our trip will take us through Kansas City as they light up for their holiday season. 6 shows, 5 nights lodging, 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners, $615 per person double occupancy, $590 triple, $715 single. For more information call Joan at 612-379-4488.
                                                      FOR RENT NORTHEAST
Upper duplex, perfect for single person, 5 rooms,
Family Home, 3 BR, No pets.
Call 651-488-5077 for more information on both.

PARISH CALENDAR

Today, August 21
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Tuesday, August 23
Parish office closed in the morning for a workshop.
Thursday, August 25
Peace Mass - 6:30 p.m. Rosary; 7:00 p.m. Mass.
Sunday, August 28
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

All-NIGHT VIGIL: The World Apostolate of Fatima of the Archdiocese is sponsoring an All-Night Vigil of prayer and reparation at Epiphany Catholic Church, 1900 - 111th Avenue N.W. in Coon Rapids. Vigil begins on Friday, Sept. 2 at 8:00 p.m. and closes on Saturday, Sept. 3, with Mass at 4:00 a.m. Attend all or any part of this devotion.
YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST EVENT - All are invited! The Archdiocesan Worship Center is sponsoring a morning exploring and celebrating the meaning of the Mass on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road in Burnsville. The title of the morning is "Go in Peace to Love and Serve the Lord." Cost is $5 payable at the door. A limited number of spots are available for child care, ages 4-10 at $10 per child. You MUST register by August 26 by calling 651-290-1625 in order to use this service.
THE 2005 EUCHARITIC CONGRESS will be held October 7 & 8 at the State Capitol and the St. Paul River- Centre. Included will be events for children and teens. Friday, Oct. 7 - Assembly at State Capitol at 6:15 p.m. and Candlelight Procession to the Cathedral. Saturday, Oct. 8 - Eucharistic Speakers, Holy Mass, vendors, exhibits, and music by Dana. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit www.theheartofjesus.org. Adult tickets $15 if purchased by Sept. 1 and $20 after Sept. 1. Teens (13-17) $10; Youth (5-12) $6; Family $55 by Sept. 1 or $60 after.
MASS OF THANKSGIVING & REMEMBERANCE - Please join us as we come together to publicly thank all of our law enforcement and emergency personnel for their service to our community at the Mass of Thanksgiving & Remembrance on Saturday, September 10th at the Saint Paul Cathedral. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Archbishop Harry Flynn. A short reception will follow. On the weekend, the fourth anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we will recognize and show our appreciation for our civic servants who look after our safety. We will also commemorate all those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Sponsored by the Galtier Society, an association of Catholic professionals in the Twin Cities, and the Archdiocesan Office for Family, Laity, Youth & Young Adults.