Past Events
June 2016
Annual Eucharistic Procession
The Catholic churches of Northeast Minneapolis will hold the 12th Annual Eucharistic Procession, Sunday, June 12, beginning at 3 p.m., at Holy Cross Church.
Find out more »September 2016
Septemberfest at Holy Cross
Church of the Holy Cross, 1621 University Ave. NE, will have its Septemberfest, Friday-Sunday, Sept. 9-11.
Find out more »October 2016
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
All are invited to the Northeast Holy Name Society Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Kolbe Hall on the Holy Cross campus.
Find out more »November 2016
The Rose Ensemble presents “A Renaissance Requiem”
The Rose Ensemble presents "A Renaissance Requiem:" Tomás Luis de Victoria’s Mass for the Departed, 1605 in select venues in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and La Crosse Nov. 4-6.
Find out more »Annual Turkey Bingo
Come enjoy a fun afternoon and try to win a Thanksgiving turkey.
Find out more »December 2016
Christmas Craft and Bake Sale
Save the date for a great selection of baked goods, gift items and crafts.
Find out more »June 2018
Northeast Eucharistic Procession
A social with refreshments will follow.
Find out more »August 2018
Holy Cross Rummage Sale
Holy Cross Catholic Church, will have a rummage sale Wednesday, Aug. 1, 5-8 pm (early bird $3 entry), Thursday, Aug. 2, 9 am-5 pm, Friday, Aug. 3, 9 am-5 pm, and Saturday, Aug. 4, 9 am-noon.
Find out more »September 2018
Holy Cross Church SeptemberFest
Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, invites all to its annual SeptemberFest celebration, Friday, Sept. 7, 5-10 pm, Saturday, Sept. 8, 5-10 pm, and Sunday, Sept. 9, 9 am-3 pm.
Find out more »December 2018
Holy Cross Christmas Craft and Bake sale
The Holy Cross CCW Rosary Guild will have a Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 am-6 pm, and Sunday, Dec. 2, 8 am-1 pm, in Kolbe Hall.
Find out more »Events at Holy Cross
Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, will have “Gestating Joy: An Advent Meditation,” Wednesday, Dec. 19. On Sunday, Dec. 23, at 3 pm, the church will have “A Tudor Christmas: Reverence and Revelry at the English and Scottish Renaissance Courts.”
Find out more »January 2019
Pancake breakfast at Holy Cross
Holy Cross Catholic Church will have a pancake breakfast, Sunday, Jan. 27, 8:30 am-noon, in Kolbe Hall, 1630 Fourth St. NE.
Find out more »September 2019
Holy Cross SeptemberFest
Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1630 Fourth St. NE, will have Holy Cross SeptemberFest, Friday- Sunday, Sept. 13-15.
Find out more »November 2019
Author of Light Concert
The program consists of Renaissance and Baroque eras by composers John Dowland, Thomas Campion, Étienne Moulinie, Nicolas Vallet, and Guillaume Morlaye.
Find out more »December 2019
An Advent-Themed Organ Recital on the “O Antiphons”
The program will consist of organ works by Flor Peeters, Jehan Alain, Johannes Brahms, J.S. Bach, Alexander Guilmant, Andrew Carter, and Gerard Bunk.
Find out more »March 2020
CANCELED: Lenten soup suppers at Holy Cross
Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1640 4th St NE, will have Lenten Soup Suppers, Wednesdays during Lent, March 11, 18, and 25, and April 1, 4:30-7 pm, in Kolbe Hall.
Find out more »September 2020
Holy Cross Rummage Sale
Covid-conscious event: masks required, social distancing observed.
Find out more »November 2020
Polish Soupfest take-out event at Holy Cross
The Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota is holding a Soupfest take-out event Sunday, Nov. 15, 10:30 am-2 pm, at Holy Cross Church (takeout only).
Find out more »Holy Cross FaithfulArt Fair
Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, invites you to support local artists at its FaithfulArt Fair, Saturday, Nov. 21, noon-7 pm.
Find out more »December 2020
Holy Cross virtual organ recital
As part of its series of virtual organ recitals for the season of Advent, Holy Cross Catholic Church will present Jacob Benda performing the music of Paulus, Mader, Bach, Bednall, and Franck, Sunday, Dec. 20, at 5:30 pm, at ourholycross.org/musical-offerings-and-concerts.
Find out more »March 2021
“Thou Mighty God” Concert
"Thou Mighty God," a program offered by lutenist Thomas Walker Jr. and soprano Sarah Jackson, featuring sacred devotional works of the late Renaissance and early Baroque for lute and soprano, featuring music by Claude LeJeune, Nicolas Vallet, John Dowland, Etienne Moulinie, and Michelagnolo Galilei.
Find out more »June 2021
Catholic Churches 16th Annual Northeast Eucharistic Procession
The Catholic Churches of Northeast Minneapolis will be hosting the 16th Annual Northeast Eucharistic Procession, Sunday, June 13. The procession will begin at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, at 3 pm, and will conclude at the Church of All Saints, 435 4th St. NE, after processing past Sts. Cyril and Methodius, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Boniface, St. Constantine, and St. Maron.
Find out more »September 2021
SeptemberFest is back at Holy Cross
The fun will take place under the big tents on the Holy Cross parking lot at 4th Street and 17th Ave NE, Friday, Sept. 10- Sunday, Sept. 12. All the fun games, theme baskets, auction, activities, delicious food and beer. Friday evening, 5-10 pm, Fish & Chips and Chef Lucas Pizza with music provided by Shaw’s. Saturday evening, 5-10 pm, Polish food and St. Hedwig’s famous beef sandwiches with return performance by POPBANG! Sunday Masses at Holy Cross Church at…
Find out more »October 2021
Mirandola Ensemble at Holy Cross
The Mirandola Ensemble, under the direction of Nick Chalmers, will perform at Holy Cross Church, 1621 University Ave. NE on Saturday, Oct. 23, 8 pm. The concert will feature choral works of the Flemish Renaissance by composers Orlando di Lasso, Jacques Ockeghem, and Josquin des Prez. Founded in 2011, the Mirandola Ensemble is a Minneapolis-based professional choral ensemble dedicated to promoting the highest standards of choral music, the idea of choral music as ‘high art’ in the Western tradition, and…
Find out more »Ars Moriendi: A “spook-tacular” concert about life, death, and life after death
Get into the spirit of Halloween at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. on Saturday, Oct. 30, 7 pm. Organist Sam Backman, tenor Aaron James, and narrators, Fr. Spencer Howe, Nate Whipple, and Matt Lines will present a program that offers fun, “spook-tacular” thrills and a genuine theological message on life, death, and life after death. This concert embraces Halloween and seeks to bring renewed attention to its origins: A celebration of the triumph of good over evil and…
Find out more »November 2021
Minnesota Sinfonia concert at Holy Cross
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2 pm, Minnesota Sinfonia, a professional, Minneapolis-based orchestra will give a free concert at Holy Cross Catholic Church, located at 1621 University Ave. The program, featuring a number of “sneak previews” of the holiday season, is family friendly and accessible to all. The Minnesota Sinfonia, www.mnsinfonia.org, is a professional chamber orchestra whose mission is to serve the musical and educational needs of the citizens of Minnesota, especially families with children, inner-city youth, seniors and those with limited…
Find out more »December 2021
Kolędy: Advent Lessons and Carols
On Saturday, December 18, 7 pm, the choirs, clergy, and staff of Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, will present Advent Lessons and Carols. This time-honored tradition celebrates the Advent and Christmas seasons with scripture, beloved carols (kolędy) and choral selections sung by the choirs of Holy Cross. Though the tradition of Lessons and Carols has its origin in England, this particular version of Lessons and Carols will also incorporate the rich Polish heritage of Holy Cross Catholic…
Find out more »February 2022
Miserere Mei: A Sacred Concert for Lute and Soprano
Join soprano Sarah Jackson and Lutenist Thomas Walker Jr. on Sunday, Feb. 20, 3 pm, for a concert of sacred works for voice and lute at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE. The program will feature transcendent works by Baroque and Renaissance composers Monteverdi, Kapsperger, Lassus, Morales, Josquin, and more. This concert looks ahead to the Lenten season with its themes of personal repentance and a desire for internal renewal. Admission is free of charge and there is…
Find out more »March 2022
Stabat Mater and Salve Regina: A Lenten meditation concert
Hear back-to-back performances of Pergolesi’s beloved "Stabat Mater" and Scarlatti’s "Salve Regina" on Saturday, March 12, 8 pm at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE. This concert features soprano Sarah Jackson and countertenor Timothy Faatz in collaboration with some of the Twin Cities' finest Baroque-period instrumentalists. Both of these haunting works capture the spirit of Lent and Passiontide through the sorrowful lens of the Virgin Mary. Performance is free and there is ample parking. Info: www.ourholycross.org/musical-events.
Find out more »A Polish celebration with organist Gail Archer
Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE is proud to celebrate its rich cultural heritage in a concert of all Polish organ music on Saturday, March 26, 7 pm. Gail Archer, is a professor of music at Barnard College of Columbia University. Her program will feature seldom-played gems by composers such as Felix Borowski, Henryk Mikolaj Gorecki, Grazyna Bacewicz, and Mieczyslaw Surzynsk. Free admission and ample parking. Info: www.ourholycross.org/musical-events.
Find out more »April 2022
Exultate at Holy Cross
Exultate, a chamber choir and orchestra under the direction of Dr. Thomas D. Rossin, will perform at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, Sunday, April 24, 3 pm. The concert will feature the works of Welsh composer Paul Mealor, whose motet, Ubi Caritas, was performed by the choirs of Westminster Abbey and Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal at the royal wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Mealor will attend the concert and give talks about…
Find out more »Sonora Winds plays celebratory concert for Polish Saturday School
The Minneapolis Polish Saturday School marks the 30th anniversary of its founding with a concert performed by Sonora Winds on Saturday, April 30, 7 pm at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE. The concert is free and features an entirely Polish program by composers Bozza, Spisak, Malecki, Lutoslawski, and Jazwinski. Sonora Winds, a Twin Cities-based woodwind chamber group, believes that access to excellent classical music enriches lives.
Find out more »May 2022
Virtuoso organist Greg Zelek at Holy Cross
Greg Zelek, principal organist and curator of the Overture Organ for the Madison Symphony Orchestra, will perform a solo recital at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, Sunday, May 15, 3 pm. This program will celebrate the 200th birthday of composer Cesar Franck with the monumental “Grand Piece Symphonique.” This concert is free and open to the public thanks to the generous underwriting of an anonymous donor. A freewill donation is encouraged.
Find out more »June 2022
Northeast Eucharistic Procession
The Catholic Churches of Northeast Minneapolis will be hosting the 17th Annual Northeast Eucharistic Procession on Sunday, June 12. The procession will begin at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE at 3 pm, and will conclude at the Church of All Saints, 435 4th St. NE, after processing past Sts. Cyril and Methodius, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Boniface, St. Constantine, and St. Maron. All are invited to attend a light social reception at St. Maron Catholic Church.…
Find out more »September 2022
Music from Poland and Bohemia
On Saturday, Sept. 17, 7:30 pm, La Grande Bande will perform “Sonatas from Bohemia and Poland” at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE. This program highlights music written by some of Eastern Europe’s most prominent composers. With works by Czech and Polish composers, this program showcases some of the virtuosic sonatas, artfully crafted fugues, and chamber works written in the era’s most popular and fantastic style, the stylus phantasticus. While several composers on this program gained fame while working…
Find out more »October 2022
“Colors of the Season” Fall Brunch
The Holy Cross Council of Catholic Women will host a "Colors of the Season" Fall Brunch & Mission Benefit Saturday, Oct. 29, 10:30 am in Kolbe Center, 1630 4th St. NE. Social, brunch, entertainment and prizes. Purchase $25 tickets in advance by calling Pat 612-781-3335 or 612-963-3355.
Find out more »Now and At the Hour of Our Death
Get into the spirit of Halloween at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, on Saturday, Oct. 29, 7 pm. Join organist Sam Backman, sopranos Jill Severtson and Jessica Backman, and narrators, Fr. Spencer Howe, Nate Whipple, and Jeromy on the cusp of Halloween for a program that offers both a message on life, death, and life after death. The event is entitled, “Now and At the Hour of Our Death,” citing words from the traditional Ave Maria prayer. The program…
Find out more »November 2022
A Pilgrimes Solace: Elizabethan Musick for Lute and Voice
On Saturday, Nov. 5, 7:30 pm, soprano Sarah Jackson and lutenist Thomas Walker will perform excerpts from Elizabethan composer John Dowland’s collection, "A Pilgrimes Solace." This haunting music will be sung in the transcendent acoustics of the Romanesque atmosphere of Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE. Admission is free and there is ample parking.
Find out more »December 2022
Advent Lessons and Carols
On Saturday, Dec. 10, 7 pm, Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE (ample parking), will host their Second Annual Advent Lessons and Carols. This musical celebration combines seasonal carols, choral music and hymns with Scripture readings for the season. This event is free and open to the public. A social reception with food and drinks will follow in Kolbe Hall. Though the tradition of Lessons and Carols originated in the late nineteenth century in England, Holy Cross’s observance…
Find out more »March 2023
Quam Pulchra Es: A Concert of Baroque Gems
On Saturday, March 4 at 7:30 pm, soprano Sarah Jackson, lutenist Thomas Walker and countertenor Timothy Faatz will perform a concert of works by Claudio Monteverdi and other composers of the early Baroque era. Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE. Free, ample parking.
Find out more »Ham & Cash Bingo
Sunday, March 26, 2-5 pm in Kolbe Center, Holy Cross Church, 1630 - 4th Street N.E. Sponsored by the Holy Cross Rosary Guild Council of Catholic Women. Refreshments will be available.
Find out more »April 2023
Easter Craft Fair & Bake Sale
Saturday, April 1, 1-6 pm and Sunday, April 2, 8 am-1 pm in Kolbe Center, 1630 4th St. NE. Handmade crafts, baked goods, assorted snacks. Free cookie decorating and crafts for children Saturday 1-3 pm. Vintage sugar egg decorating kits for sale. Sponsored by the Holy Cross Rosary Guild Council of Catholic Women.
Find out more »October 2023
Elizabethan era music by candlelight
Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, will host a concert of Elizabethan era music on Saturday, Oct. 14, 7:30 pm. Enjoy a haunting concert entitled “In Trembling Shadow” featuring soprano Sarah Jackson, lutenist Thomas Walker Jr. and gambist Mary Burke. This free concert features great music of sixteenth century England in the candlelit splendor of Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Find out more »December 2023
3rd Annual Advent Lessons & Carols
Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, will present their third annual Advent Lessons and Carols Saturday, Dec. 9, 7 pm. This musical celebration combines seasonal carols, choral music and hymns with Scripture readings for the season. Holy Cross’s observance of this tradition has a delightfully Polish flare, featuring beloved kolędy, a couple of readings in Polish and works by Palestrina, Hildegaard von Bingen, Handel, Rheinberger, Elgar, Rachmaninoff and a work by Holy Cross’s own Samuel Backman. Free, with…
Find out more »May 2024
Venite! A spring concert
The choirs of Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, will present a spring concert on Saturday, May 4, 7:30 pm. Admission is free, but a $20 donation is encouraged in support of music at Holy Cross. The program features works by G. Aichinger, G. Allegri, F. Anerio, S. Backman, E.C. Bairstow, A. Beach, W. Byrd, R. Dering, G. Gabrieli, E. Osterman, M. Praetorius, J.P. Sweelinck and J. Travers. In addition, there will be opportunities for festive congregational singing accompanied…
Find out more »September 2024
SeptemberFest at Holy Cross
The fun will take place under the big tents on the Holy Cross parking lot at 4th St. and 17th Ave NE, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 13-15; 5-10 pm-Friday, 12-10 pm - Saturday and Sunday, 9 am-3 pm. There will be live music each night, wine toss and pull tabs. Fish fry on Friday. On Saturday from 12-4 pm, enjoy a family friendly atmosphere with children’s activities and bingo. Saturday night will have live music, Polish food, silent auction, pull tabs and roast beef sandwiches. Sunday will…
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