PARISH DIRECTORY

 

Parish Priests.................................... 612-789-7238

      Father David T. Ostrowski, Pastor

         (e-mail:  dostrowski@mn.rr.com)

 

      Father Waldemar Matusiak, SCh

         (e-mail:  wmatusiak@mn.rr.com)

 

Pastoral Ministry............................... 612-789-9168

      Sister M. Benita, OSF

      Sister Donna, OSF

 

Business Manager............................ 612-789-3430

      Janice Frakie         (e-mail:  frakiejf@mn.rr.com)

 

Parish Secretary................................ 612-789-7238

      Janice Godlewski  (e-mail:  jgodlewski@mn.rr.com)

 

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

 

Website:    www.ourholycross.com

 

Offertory Collection

 

         September 10, 2006……...…………... $5,794.58

 

CONTINUING OUR TRADITION - September 3, 2006

(Renovation of Kolbe Hall, Kitchen and Elevator)

   Goal -                                                                     $1,500,000.00

 

   Total paid to date (pledge payments

            and additional gifts)                              $1,470,459.00

   Pledges outstanding                                       +$       29,541.00

                                                                                                                                                                        $1,500,000.00

 

 

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -    (North side aisle)

 

  Goal                                                        $80,000.00

  Gift received to date                               -$68,221.00

  Still needed                                             $11,779.00

 

Thank you to the Mothers Club for the gift of $550.00.

 

Thank you to the Polish Rosary Society

for the gift of $800.00 from last week’s Bake Sale.

 

Thank you to all who continue to bring aluminum cans.

$1,122.00 was added to the Painting Fund.

 

Thank you to our parishioners and friends for your

continued generosity to the Painting Fund!

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

 

24th Sunday of Ordinary Time - In the Gospel Jesus began to teach that HE must suffer greatly, and be killed, and rise after three days.

 

“When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all men to myself.” (JN12:32)  Jesus lives in our midst, but transfigured and veiled to our eyes.  Visit the Adoration Chapel and adore Jesus.

 

For information call 612-605-2558 or 612-781-4806.  Thank you.

“HAPPENINGS” BOOKS - The Educational Task Force will again be selling “Happenings” books for $30.00 each.  Discounts on gas, car washes, entertainment, restaurants, etc.  Contact Dennis at 612-788-4209 or the Parish Office (weekdays) to order your copy.

THE FAMILY OF VALERIA (VIOLET) PODGORSKI thanks Father David for the beautiful Funeral Mass.  Thank you also to Sister Benita, Sister Donna, the organist, soloist, the Funeral Luncheon Committee and friends for their prayers, kindness and support during this time.

THE POLISH ROSARY SOCIETY thanks everyone who helped make their Bake Sale a success.   The raffle winners are: Tangle Lamp - R. & N. Maslowski, Christmas Lighthouse - Joan Serie, Cake Plate - Janice Frakie.  We appreciate the support.
Text Box: BULLETIN CONNECTION The question that Jesus asks his disciples in today’s Gospel, “Who do you say that I am?” provoked Peter to make a confession of faith: “You are the Christ.” Of course Jesus could ask each of us exactly the same question: “Who do you say I am?” And we would be put on the spot to describe our relationship with him, who he really is for us in our day-to-day lives. It’s a question worth pondering. But today’s Gospel goes on. We are called to take up the cross and follow in his footsteps. Through our baptism, we are to become Christ in this world today. And so, maybe he would ask us the question in a slightly different way, “Who do people say that YOU are?”

IN OCTOBER IT WILL BE 25 YEARS since the first Society of Christ priest came to Minneapolis.  At Holy Cross we will celebrate this anniversary by giving thanks to God for their dedicated work at our parish.  On Sunday, October 8th at our 11:30 Mass the solemn Eucharist will be celebrated.  After Mass there will be a banquet in Kolbe Hall.  Tickets for banquet are available in the Parish Office.  Cost is $35.00.  All are invited.
Text Box: Please remember Holy Cross Parish in your Will.