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

 

Prayer Line

      Weekdays...................................... 612-789-7238

      Anytime.......................................... 763-572-1713

 

Website:    www.ourholycross.com
Text Box: BULLETIN CONNECTION The debate on immigration policy is not unlike the one about salvation which is reflected in today’s Gospel. In effect, the question is the same: who gets in, and who is left out? Portrayed as a land opportunity in literature, entertainment, and pop culture, the United States is an attractive destination to many who are seeking a better way of life. Here, in this country, they believe that they can attain something that is beyond their own land. The question raised by those already here is, “How sustainable is this constant influx of people?” The question posed to Jesus was, “Who gets into the kingdom of heaven?” Unlike the limited resources of a nation, the kingdom of God is limitless. But there are still some criteria for getting in. What Jesus points out is that these criteria are not set up by human enactment, but by God. We may all be surprised by whom we are dining with at the table in the kingdom of God!

 

 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

 

 

 

In prayer we raise our thoughts to JESUS.  We are before HIM with gratitude, with sorrow, and with desire.  Let us visit JESUS, (the ONE who loves us to the end) in the Eucharistic Chapel to find peace in our hearts.  JESUS is waiting!! 

 

Open Hours:    Monday: 7:00 AM

                          Tuesday: 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM,

                                         12:00 Noon, 1:00 PM

                          Wednesday: 10:00 AM

 

Adoration Chapel closed Labor Day - September 3rd.

 

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

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -         Aug. 19, 2007

 

  Goal                                                        $350,000.00

 

  Total paid to date (pledge payments

                 and additional gifts)                            $144,231.37

  Pledge payments outstanding                 $179,604.63

  Gifts still needed (in addition to pledges)       $  26,164.00

                                                                                                                             $350,000.00

 

Thank you for your gifts and pledge payments.

Thank you for bringing aluminum cans for recycling.

The Tuesday Toilers redeemed $1,737 worth of

aluminum and scrap metal this past week!

 

Offertory Collection

 

         August 19………………………………$6,968.86

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.

 

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

 

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Tuesday, August  28th at 6:30 PM in the Parish Library (lower level of the school).  People who knit, crochet, quilt or sew and are interested in sharing their talents in this charitable ministry are welcome.  If you are unable to attend this meeting, but would like more information about the Ministry, please contact the Parish Office weekdays at 612-789-7238.

PEACE MASS - Holy Cross will be the host of the next Peace Mass on Tuesday, August 28.  Rosary begins at 6:30 PM, Mass at 7:00 PM.  Receive a copy of the message given by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Medjugorje on the 25th of every month.  Refreshments to follow.

YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO BECOME A MEMBER of Holy Cross Parish.  Just call the church office at 612-789-7238 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.