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Helping Ss. Cyril & Methodius Parish

Our prayers and best wishes are with the Pastor, Fr. Mariusz Zochowski, and all parishioners of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Perth Amboy, NJ. It is heart breaking that this beautiful church was destroyed by the fire on Monday October 28th.

I helped Fr. Mario by celebrating Holy Masses in that church and also attended various NY/NJ Seniorate liturgies such as our annual Corpus Christi Holy Mass with procession. The national Mission and Evangelism workshop was also held there. The people of that parish are friendly and have a deep faith. Fr. Mariusz and some parishioners dedicated countless hours to renovate and remodel the church, rectory, and the parish hall. On Monday evening October 28th I witnessed many people praying in the front of the demolished church with tears in their eyes and broken hearts. It was difficult not to share their feelings. Bishop Bernard Nowicki came to express his support, and together with Fr. Mario inspired those gathered with their prayers of hope that the parish will be rebuilt through the dedication of its people. It will be rebuilt by the people of faith who are the “living stones of the church.” I need to mention that the Holy Eucharist, the consecrated bread – the real presence of Jesus was unharmed as well as the processional cross. This is indeed a sign of the presence of the risen Lord among us and in us. A wonderful start of a new beginning.

At the request of Fr. Mariisz and his parishioners present on Monday along with Deacon Konicki, serving our diocese, we prepared a GoFundMe site so people of good will could offer donations online to help the parish of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in this very difficult time. You can also donate by mail to:

Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish
600 Jacques St.
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Thank you and God bless your generosity.

Fr. Joseph

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All Souls Cemetery Service

Our All Souls Cemetery Service will take place on Sunday, October 27th at the PNCC section of East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton beginning at 2 p.m. For this annual event the clergy and faithful from four parishes, SS Peter and Paul, Passaic, Transfiguration of Our Lord, Wallington, The Most Holy Name of Jesus, Passaic, and from our Holy Cross Parish, Woodland Park are invited to attend. Please remember your departed loved ones in your prayers.

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Pasta Dinner featuring the Fabulas! “Uncle Floyd”

Holy Cross Church & the Passaic Valley Chapter of UNICO will host a Pasta Dinner featuring the Fabulas! “Uncle Floyd” — Italian Humor at it’s BEST! on Saturday, November 9th from 6 to 10pm.

The menu includes Pasta – Meatballs – Salad – Refreshments – Desserts. You can BYOB. We will have TrickyTray and 50/50 Raffle.

Only 135 tickets are available at $30 per person. Adults only please. For pre-sale tickets please contact Mr. Dominick J. Bucci at 973-703-6473, Mr. John Barbieri at 201-317-7861, or Holy Cross Church at 973-256-4888.

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Annual Blessing Of Pets

The annual Blessing Of Pets will take place next Sunday, October 6th at the beginning of the 11am Holy Mass. The Holy Mass will take place in the parish hall. Well behaved dogs, cats, fish, birds and all God’s creatures are invited with their owners. The blessing will be given in commemoration of Saint Francis of Assisi.

As we know, animals trusted St. Francis and he treated them with courtesy. Near the end of his life St. Francis composed a song of praise and thanks to God for all his creations, called “Canticle to Brother Sun” – also known as the “Canticle of the Creatures.” From this song we know that St. Francis did not perceive himself isolated from other creatures. He simply assumed that all creatures – not only humans – form one family of creation. So we are encouraged to bless and praise God with cats, dogs, birds and all God’s creatures.

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Tricky Tray – October 25th

The Annual Holy Cross Tricky Tray – Come to the Big TOP! – will be held on Friday, October 25th at Amalgamated Meat Cutters, 245 Paterson Ave., Little Falls NJ 07424. Doors Open at 6pm. Drawing at 8pm. Children are welcome and we are Handicapped Accessible.

Admission – $15 payable to: Holy Cross Church, 220 Browertown Rd., Woodland Pk, NJ 07424. Admission includes coffee/tea and an array of desserts & 26 regular prize chances. Purchase tickets in advance to receive an additional sheet of regular prize chances. Purchase pre-packaged raffles for 20-35% premium over individual tickets.

Buy hot dogs, pizzas, popcorn, cotton candy or bring your own food!!! Have a Family Reunion!!!

Deadline for tickets is October 20th. Call: Penni at 973-768-7917 or the Parish Office at 973-256-4888 or E-mail us.

Wear your best Clown Outfit and maybe Win A Prize for the “Best Clown.”

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National Night Out

Holy Cross will be participating in National Night Out sponsored by the Woodland Park Municipal Alliance on Tuesday, August 6th from 6 – 9 pm on Memorial Drive.

National Night Out is held in communities across the U.S. to raise awareness and generate support for anti-crime programs, and enhance community-police relationships.

Holy Cross will have a table to collect nonperishable food items for the Fr. English Food Pantry, Paterson. We thank you on behalf of the needy.

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Come to the Big TOP! Tricky Tray, Friday, October 25th

The Annual Holy Cross Tricky Tray “Come to the Big TOP!” will be held on Friday, October 25th at Amalgamated Meat Cutters, 245 Paterson Ave., Little Falls NJ 07424.

Doors Open: 6:00 pm / Drawing: 8:00 pm Children Welcome / Handicapped Accessible

  • About 100 Regular Trays – $25 plus
  • About 100 Super Trays – $50 plus
  • About 25 Grand Trays – over $100
  • Vitamix ($500 value)
  • Coach Purse
  • Thanksgiving Dinner for 10
  • Scratch Offs and other great prizes
  • Win a 50/50 raffle
  • Win $1,000 in cash
  • Door prizes of $25 gift certificates
  • Special free grab bag for kids

Buy Hot Dogs, Pizzas, Popcorn, Cotton Candy / Bring Your Own Food!!! Have A Family Reunion!!!

In 2012 our prizes totaled $1,686

Wear Your Best Clown Outfit And Maybe Win A Prize For The “Best Clown”

Admission – $15 payable to: Holy Cross Church, 220 Browertown Rd., Woodland Pk, NJ 07424. Admission includes coffee / tea, an array of desserts, and 26 regular prize chances.

***Purchase tickets in advance to receive an additional sheet of regular prize chances***

Purchase pre-packaged raffles for 20-35% premium over individual tickets.

The deadline for ticket purchases is October 20th. Call the Parish Office at 973-256-4888.

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