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

      Parish Library................................. 612-781-0435

 

Prayer Line

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

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

 

Website:    www.ourholycross.com
Text Box: BULLETIN CONNECTION Today’s Gospel is a frightening parable if we probe deeply into it. There is no indication that the rich man was cruel, mean-spirited, or evil. It does not seem that he lied, cheated or stole to acquire his vast wealth. He was just rich. And he was obtuse. The rich man lacked any awareness of the poor beggar Lazarus who was right at his door. He did not see him. He did not know that he was there. We’re certainly made aware of the poor more often through food drives, clothing collections, and special donation envelopes. But let me point out a parallel to Lazarus in today’s world. My grocery store had a barrel at the door to collect food for the local pantry. I am almost never aware of it, and rarely remember to purchase something to put in it. It sits there like Lazarus at the door. What does this say about me, that I so often heedlessly pass it by?

 

Please remember Holy Cross

Parish in your Will.

CHURCH PAINTING FUND -         Sept. 16, 2007

 

  Goal                                                        $350,000.00

 

  Total paid to date (pledge payments

                 and additional gifts)                            $164,673.37

  Pledge payments outstanding                 $169,800.63

  Gifts still needed (in addition to pledges)       $  15,526.00

                                                                                                                             $350,000.00

 

Thank you to the Polish Rosary Society

for their donation of $800.00.

 

       EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

 

 

 

 

A visit to the Blessed Sacrament in the Adoration Chapel declares at once the simple, hearty, practical belief in the real presence of CHRIST.  It is a time to renew our adoration of the one LORD, JESUS CHRIST.  Jesus loves us so much that HE MAKES Himself available for our visits.

 

Open Hours:     Monday: 7:00 AM & 4:00 PM

                           Tuesday: 12:00 Noon, & 3:00 PM

                           Wednesday: 10:00 AM

 

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

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.

“HAPPENINGS” BOOKS - Holy Cross Parish is selling “Happenings” books for $30.00 each.  The books include coupons for food,  car washes, entertainment, etc. that are good through Sept. 2008.  Proceeds to the “Church Painting Fund.”  Books can be purchased at the Parish Office or by calling Dennis at 612-788-4209. 

FAITH FORMATION - Faith Formation Classes will begin this Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:30 PM along with a meeting for parents in Kolbe Center.  Faith Formation classes are for public school students in grades 1-7 and for all children who are in grade 2 in preparation for First Holy Communion.  If you have questions, please call Sister Donna (evenings) 612-789-9168.