Our summer schedule for Holy Mass goes into effect on Sunday, July 4th and will continue until the first Sunday of September, September 5th. The Holy Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 A.M and 10:30 AM.
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We thank several ladies who brought in a variety of delicious dishes of food and desserts that special day. On the sign up list we had: Corn and Blueberry Muffins – Nancy Mupo, Pastries – Nelly Cabrejos; Bagels – Karen Paulison, Donuts – Penni Lazor, Fruits – Susana Kiame, Sausages and Cold Cuts – Renata Cyman, Butter and Cheese – Claire Centrella: Ham – Elaine Rotsaert, Rolls – Beverly Obssuth; Juice – Helen Jarmakrowicz, Baked French Toast and Juices – Angela Bucci, Sandwich Wraps – Cathy Sincavage.
We had a nice number of people attending the Father’s Day Breakfast. Children read prayers of the faithful and read poems dedicated to fathers, stepfathers, godfathers and grandfathers and for all men who serve young people as coaches and teachers, priests and counselors. Congratulations to all fathers.
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On Sunday, June 13th, the Students from School of Christian Living received good attendance awards: Nayef Kiame, Ned Kiame, Neil Kiame, Michael Cyman, Natalie Cyman, Amber Harth, Brianna Harth, Alissa Paulison, Chris Paulison, Nicholas Desch, Matt Montero, Gabriella Rotsaert, Holly Trinka, Armani Jimenez, and Aubrey Santos. The students received pizza 46 gift cards or Carvel ice cream gift cards.
We thank teachers: Michele Lazor, Karen Paulison, Claire Centrella, Jamie Santos, Karen Peano, and Carol and Annie Montero (substitutes) who served in 2009-2010 school year. Thank you teachers for job great done!
We wish children and teachers enjoyable summer.
Although there is no Sunday School in summer, please take advantage of summer Mass schedule from July 4th to Sept 5th 2010 celebrated at 9 AM and 10:30 AM, to attend the liturgy of the Mass. We need to keep holy the Sabbath Day – Sunday.
On Sunday September 12, 2010 the children will begin SOCL classes after summer. Please register your child/children for fall 2010. Applications are available in the parish hall. Thank you.
We thank all those who shared their time, talent and treasure to make our annual parish picnic last Sunday, June 13th an enjoyable and successful event.
We thank Natalie Lazar for beautifully painting several faces of our kids. We thank Vincenzo Gravino for arrangement and delivery into our premises a Giant 3 in 1 Sport Center. It brought lots of joy to our kids. And of course, Piñata was a great part of our celebration.
We are grateful to Dominick Bucci, Parish Committee Chairman who repaired and connected gas BBQ. With the help of Edward Obssuth, Hughie Vickerilla, Bob Sleece and Bryan Bucci served delicious food. Several people brought delicious salads and other home made food and desserts. We thank each and everyone. We thank those who additionally helped to clean up the parish hall. We thank those parishioners who invited their friends.
On July 5, 2010 the PNCC will be holding its annual Independence Day celebration at Spojnia Farm, 596 Honesdale Road Waymart, PA.
Holy Mass will be held at 11 A.M. at the Bishop Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center followed by a Picnic 12 Noon to 4 P.M. Polish Food, Traditional American Picnic Fare, Games for All Ages, Parcel Post Auction, Plenty of Family Fun and Dance Music 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. All are welcome!
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Our annual Parish Picnic will take place this Sunday, June 13th after 11 AM Mass.
Hot dogs, hamburgers, delicious salads and other home made food, coffee, soft drinks and entertainment for the children including moon walk and face painting to name just a few. Parishioners are asked to bring with them a dish of salad or any favorite. All parishioners are welcome to attend and please invite your friends. If you didn’t sign up picnic attendance list in the parish hall – please send an E-mail.
Please join us on Sunday, June 13th.
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There are several students of School of Christian Living who will receive attendance awards this Sunday, June 13th at the end of 11 AM Mass. Their names will be revealed on Sunday!
All students attending SOCL classes will receive certificates. Parents, please come with your children to enjoy the closing ceremony.
On Sunday, September 12, 2010, the children will begin classes after summer recess. Please register your child/children for Fall 2010. The application is available for download here, and in the parish hall. Thank you.
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It was a great experience to witness our Confirmation celebration last Sunday, June 6th. The following parishioners received the Sacrament of Confirmation: Brianna Harth, Michael Lazor, Antonio Lazar, Matthew Montero, Alissa Paulison, Cassie Loyas, Juan and Jacqueline Batista, Krista Campbell, and Cristian Reyes, administered by Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthony Mikovsky, Bishop of the Central Diocese.
It was uplifting to see ten confirmands, their families and friends as well as our parishioners that day. I hope you enjoyed this grace filled ceremony as I did.
I thank Deacon David and all those who in any shape or form helped me to make this event meaningful and enjoyable.
Our summer schedule for Holy Mass goes into effect on Sunday, July 4th and will continue until the first Sunday of September, September 5th. The Holy Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 A.M and 10:30 AM.
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School Of Christian Living Awards – Perfect, Good and participation awards will be given by the teachers of SOCL on Sunday June 13, 2010 at the end of 11:00 AM Mass. We ask students of SOCL and their parents to attend 11 AM Mass.
Acolyte Retreat “You are called to serve” – will be held at Bp. Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center in Waymart, PA from Tuesday June 29 (Noon) to Friday, July 2nd, (Noon), 2010. The deadline for registration is June 15, 2010. Please submit registration forms to Fr. Joseph before June 15, 2010. The cost for these three full days is only $65.00; The Adoration Society and Daughters of Holy Cross will assist financially as a reward for altar service the Acolytes do in our parish. The Central Diocese covers the outstanding costs. Parents can also stay with their children. If there is any other altar server who needs registration forms, please ask Fr. Joseph.
KURS Camp – Any child between ages 8 and 18 may attend the encampment from July 2 (3PM) – 10 (Noon), 2010. The Kurs will be held at Bishop Hodur retreat and Recreation Center, Waymart, PA. The cost of Kurs is $190 for P.N.C.C. members and $230 for others. For applications contact Father Joseph. The deadline to send applications is June 12, 2010.
CONVO 2010 – July 26-30, 2010 – The registration forms need to be sent in by June 1, 2010 (mail post mark). Registrations after June 1st will cost an additional $25. See the CONVO 2010 Website for more information and news. Holy Cross Parish will help financially using funds from Youth Fund which was collected over the recent years. The next CONVO preparation meeting will take place on Saturday, June 5th at Saint Stanislaus Cathedral Parish in Scranton, PA. Holy Cross Church will host the meeting on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 11:30 AM. The youth of our parish are encouraged to attend. We also could use help on the 26th for our hosted meeting.
Youth Meetings – Youth meetings will begin in the fall of 2010. The first meeting will take place on Sunday, September 19, 2010 after 11 AM Mass. The youth are invited to join church activities such as our parish picnic on June 13, 2010. From now on they can rent DVDs which provide information and solutions on different topics of young people’s lives. Please contact Fr. Joseph to rent DVDs. Also, volunteers chaperones are needed top assist Fr. Joseph with youth group meetings and activities in our parish. Please let him know if you wish to do this service. Thank you!
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