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 17, 2006…………………….$7,923.91
Text Box: BULLETIN CONNECTION Today’s Gospel is not an easy text to hear. Jesus is going to suffer death, and he will rise, but the disciples didn’t really understand what he was talking about. Sometimes we can act that way as well. Jesus’ directions in the second part of the Gospel are pretty clear. “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” Serving others is what we are expected to do. But sometimes we’re like the disciples: we just don’t get it. Reflect on your actions of the past few days. Were there times when you clearly acted as servant? Were there times when you didn’t? What can you do in the days ahead to serve in a better way?

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

 

Pope John Paul II wrote, “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship.  Personally, I have experienced a need for silent adoration which gives me strength, consolation and support.”

 

Let us be generous with our time by going to the Adoration Chapel in adoration and prayer.

 

For information, call: 612-605-2258 or 612-481-4806.  Thank you.

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -    (North side aisle)

 

  Goal                                                        $80,000.00

  Gift received to date                               -$68,614.00

  Still needed                                             $11,386.00

 

Thank you to all who continue to give to the

Painting Fund - weekly, monthly or occasionally!

CONTINUING OUR TRADITION - Sept. 17, 2006

(Renovation of Kolbe Hall, Kitchen and Elevator)

   Goal -                                                                     $1,500,000.00

 

   Total paid to date (pledge payments

            and additional gifts)                              $1,471,019.00

   Pledges outstanding                                       +$       28,981.00

                                                                                                                                                                        $1,500,000.00

PEACE MASS - St. Clement Catholic Church, 911 - 24th Avenue N.E., will be the host of the next Peace Mass on Tuesday, September 26.  Rosary begins at 6:30 PM, Peace Mass begins at 7:00 PM.  Receive a copy of the message given by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Medjugorje on the 25th of each month.  Refreshments will follow. 

CANDLELIGHT ROSARY PROCESSION October 6, 2006 for the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.  Attend the annual Candlelight Rosary Procession and pray for your family, one bead at a time, on Friday, October 6.  Music begins at 6:15 PM and the Rosary will begin at 7:00 PM.  Gather with family, friends, priests and religious on the lawn of the state capital to process to the Cathedral of Saint Paul.  More information is available at www.archspm.org/family or call 651-291-4488. 

PILGRIMAGE RETREAT - “Come and See.”  How can Franciscan Sisters keep a prayer vigil for 128 years?  Travel with other women college age and older to LaCrosse, WI to pray with the Sisters and consider this life for yourself.  Meet at St. Jerome Parish Covent (four minutes north of downtown St. Paul), 380 Roselawn Avenue E., Maplewood, Friday, Oct. 6, 3:00 PM and return by 3:00 PM Sunday, Oct. 8.  651-695-8124.

“HAPPENINGS” BOOKS - The Educational Task Force is selling “Happenings” books for $30 each.  The books contain many discounts on gas, car washes, entertainment, restaurants, etc.  Contact Dennis at 612-788-4209 or the Parish Office weekdays to order a book. 

 

  BANNS OF MARRIAGE:

 

Marek Kot & Virginia Funk - I & II