My Time With Mary – Candlelight Service
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God Bless Lorenzo Antonio
On Sunday, April 18th, the Sacrament of Baptism was administered to Lorenzo Antonio Adino son of David Addino and Anna (Racanati) as a new member of the Holy Church.
Proud godparents were Francesco and Krista Racanati. We congratulate the Addino, Racanati and Emker families, their relatives and friends on this special occasion.
The Sacrament of Baptism is the foundation of our Christian faith, a gateway to new life in the Spirit, and the door that gives access to other sacraments. Through the Sacrament of Baptism, we are regenerated and incorporated into Christ’s Body – His Church.
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Blood Drive
Please come and donate during our upcoming Blood Drive in the parish hall on Wednesday, May 6th.
God Bless the Taylor Family!
On Sunday, April 11th, the Sacrament of Baptism was administered to the Taylor family: Chirag, Aarti and their son, Jay. After few months of preparations, the parents became Christians / Polish National Catholic Church members.
Proud godparents were, Fernando (Danny) and Jennifer Galindo for Aarti Taylor, Christian and Marcella Galindo godparents for Jay Taylor and Leo and Beryle Coutinho, godparents in proxy of Alvin Jacob and Steffi Jacob for Chirac Taylor. We congratulate the Taylor family as the newest members of our parish, their relatives and friends.
The Sacrament of Baptism is the foundation of our Christian faith, a gateway to new life in the Spirit, and the door that gives access to other sacraments. Through the Sacrament of Baptism, we are regenerated and incorporated into Christ’s Body – His Church.
As God made the covenant with his people so through Baptism, Jesus makes a new and everlasting covenant with his followers. As Jesus won new life for us on the cross, the Taylor family was marked to receive the new life in the Lord. As the waters of the Red Sea led the people of Israel to freedom so the water of Baptism gave them new life which leads to salvation. Godparents and all members of our parish pledge to help this family to grow in Christian faith.
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Happy Birthday Sophie!
Mrs. Sophie Barnes of Hawthorne, N.J. recently celebrated her 102nd birthday. Mrs. Sophie remembers when the first Holy Cross Church church was built in 1926 in Paterson, NJ. She is a life long member of our parish serving for many years as a member of Moniuszko choir. Sophie is truly a blessing for our parish, to her family, and our community.
We wish her a Happy Birthday, God’s blessings of happiness, strength and support in her life journey. Our best wishes to her family.
— Fr. Joseph and parishioners.
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Successful Blood Drive
There were thirty donors who came to donate blood on Wednesday, March 10th in our parish hall, Woodland Park, NJ. Such a noble cause to save people’s lives! The tentative date for the next Blood Drive is May 6th from 1 to 7pm. To register please call 1-800-933- BLOOD
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St. Patrick’s, St. Joseph’s Day Luncheon
Join us for a St. Patrick’s, St. Joseph’s Day Luncheon on Sunday, March 21st at 12pm (after 11am Holy Mass).
We will feature Irish music. There will be a Basket of Irish Cheer / Door Prize. Our menu features: Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes, Baked Chicken, a Variety of Vegetables, Assorted Breads, Irish Soda Bread, Coffee / Tea, Irish Coffee, and Homemade Desserts
Adults tickets are $15. Children and youth attending Sunday School are free. Other children ages 6 to 14 are $7.50
Please R.S.V.P by March 14th by calling (201) 247-4832 or via E-mail. You can purchase tickets in the parish hall or by sending you donation by mail.
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Valentine’s Luncheon Thank You
We wish to thank Edward and Beverly Obssuth and David Obssuth for sponsoring the enjoyable St. Valentines Luncheon held on February 21st. We thank members of the Adoration Society for donating a basket of Cheer. We thank all those who helped in any way shape or form to make this event a success. Looking forward to seeing everyone for St. Patrick / St. Joseph Luncheon on Sunday, March 21st.
The legend says that St. Valentine was a Roman priest who in the 3rd century AD disobeyed the order of the emperor Claudius and secretly performed Christian weddings for couples. He allowed the husbands involved to escape recruitment into the pagan army. This legend claims that soldiers were sparse at this time so this was a big inconvenience to the emperor. The account mentions that in order “to remind these men of their vows and God’s love, Saint Valentine is said to have cut hearts from parchment,” giving them to these persecuted Christians, a possible origin of the widespread use of hearts on St. Valentine’s Day.
Another legend is that Valentine refused to sacrifice to pagan gods. Being imprisoned for this, Valentine gave his testimony in prison and through his prayers healed the guard’s daughter who was suffering from blindness. On the day of his execution, St. Valentine left her a note that was signed, “Your Valentine.”
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