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

                                     HOLY CROSS
                                FALL FESTIVAL!
                                   September 18 & 19

Our Fall Festival is less than a month away. Here are ideas of what you can do now:

FALL FESTIVAL RAFFLE TICKETS - Buy and/or sell them. We have extras at the Rectory.

FLEA MARKET - Bring clean useable items to the garages behind the Rectory Monday thru Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. No TV's, large furniture or clothing.

FANCY BOOTH - Crochet, knit, carve, paint, holiday ornaments, dish towels, etc.

MYSTERY GIFTS - Start collecting (searching) for donations of "mystery" gifts for people of all ages. Useable items only please. Bring to the Rectory.

BOTTLEMANIA - Any item in a bottle or a jar - peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, ice cream topping, etc. It has been suggested that "Bottlemania" also contain something that would be of interest to children. Anything that fits in a bottle will work. Bring to the Rectory.

VOLUNTEER - We always need lots of volunteers. Think of where you would like to volunteer your time to work by calling the Rectory weekdays. See the notice at the bottom of this page.

ARTS AND CRAFTS - Design a theme basket. Pick a theme - Candy Treats, Scrapbook Crafts, Vikings, etc. - and fill a basket relating to your theme.

Questions?
Call the Rectory weekdays 612-789-7238.
                             WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
                                  to chair the following areas
                                      of the Fall Festival:

                       Flea Market
                         Grounds
                                         Night Watch - 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM

You can do this and the Festival Committee can help advise you. Kind volunteers have already spent several weeks pricing Flea Market items. Perhaps several friends, a couple or a family would like to chair an area. We need your help! For information or to volunteer,  call Janice at the Rectory - 612-789-7238.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION for enrollment at Pope John Paul II Catholic School is available through the school office. For a tour or information about Catholic education at Pope John Paul II, please call 612-789-8851. Check us out at www.popejohnpaul2org.

PARISH CALENDAR

Today, August 29
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Tuesday, August 31
Library open from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 1
First Day of School. Please pray for the teachers and
students. You will be in our prayers.
Thursday, September 2
AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Saturday, September 4
First Saturday Devotions 7:45 a.m. in Church.
Sunday, September 5
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
ARE YOU HUNGRY? Sit down and relax while you enjoy a delicious meal at Epiphany Diner at the State Fair. A full service diner, carrying your meal to your table and bussing your table for you, all with a smile. Join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is now served until 11:00 AM. Conveniently located on Underwood Avenue, just west of the Horticultural Building. Senior Citizens (65+) get a 10% discount on Seniors Day at the Fair (Aug 30th and Sept. 2nd). The Diner is open daily 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Epiphany Diner - Great Food, Great Hospitality!
HELP WANTED: Pope John Paul II Catholic School is seeking a motivated, caring individual to serve as the manager of Kidstop Before/After School Care Program. Position involves afternoon hours 5 days a week. Responsibilities include planning activities and supervision of students during after school hours as well as bookkeeping for the program. If interested contact Deb King at 612-789-8851

REGISTER your child for enrollment at Pope John Paul II Catholic School. Immerse your child in a Catholic School environment that educates him/her academically and spiritually. New school hours in 2004-2005 are 8:00 AM - 2:10 PM Call 612-789-8851 for more information.
EAST SIDE OLD TIMERS "50th" STAG REUNION - The East Side Old Timers would like to invite all fellows who at one time or another engaged or sponsored sports on the East Side or South East communities to a "50th" Stag reunion on Sept 16, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Holy Cross Kolbe Center, 1630 - 4th St. N. E. Tickets can be purchased at the Holy Cross Church office weekdays for $5.00 or the day of the event for $6.00. Refreshments served.
FOR RENT: 1 BR +, newly remodeled, near bus line. 23rd and Marshall St. N.E. Call 612-781-0141.