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Annual Parish Meeting

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Our Annual Parish Meeting took place on Sunday, February 12th with refreshments after the 9 AM Holy Mass. At the meeting reports were given by the carried Parish societies. We then elected our Parish Committee for 2012.

Those who asked to be released as Parish Committee members were Adele Merson, Alice Kriskevic and Karen Hitchcock. They received Certificates of Appreciation for their past service. Lenny Hrinuk rejoined the Parish Committee.

The Parish Committee elected for 2012:

  • Chairman – Dominick Bucci
  • Vice-Chairman – Bob Sleece
  • Recording Secretary – Lynn Imperiale
  • Treasurer – Richard Daum
  • Trustees – Edward Obssuth, Hughie Vickerilla, Penni Lazor, Claire Centrella, and Lenny Hrinuk

Congratulations!

During the meeting, Mr. Dominick Bucci presented a new church banner with the new name of our town – Woodland Park. We thank Dominick for his thoughtfulness and generous donation.

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St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon

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We will hold our annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon on Sunday, March 18th beginning at 12 P.M. (after 11:00 AM Holy Mass). There will be Irish Music and a full menu of Corned Beef, Cabbage, Irish Red Potatoes, Baked Chicken, a Variety of Vegetables, Assorted Breads, Irish Soda Bread, Coffee/Tea, Irish Coffee, and Homemade Desserts. Tickets are $15 for adults. Children and youth are Free. We will also have a Basket of Irish Cheer and Door Prize raffle as well as a 50/50 Raffle.

Please R.S.V.P by March 11th by calling (973) 256-4888. You may also buy your tickets at the church.

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Ash Wednesday – The Beginning of Lent

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On Wednesday, February 22nd, the Church begins the season of Lent. On that day two Holy Masses will be celebrated: at 12 and 7 P.M. along with the Blessing and distribution of Ashes.

Spiritual reflection for Ash Wednesday: Beginning on Ash Wednesday we are called to repent, to change our minds about the way we live our lives in the sight of God. In the reading from the Book of the Prophet Joel we will hear that he summoned infants, children, the newly married and the elderly to an assembly of prayer indicating that they were repenting. Ash Wednesday summons everyone to enter into a forty-day fast. All are called to pray. All are invited to give alms. We will all gather on Ash Wednesday because we know that we need to “to return to the Lord.” Joel tells us that we can do that only by returning with our whole hearts, that is, with a motivation that is deep inside us. The ashes marking a cross on our foreheads will indicate that we are entering in the Lenten period of change that will leave us never to be the same again.

During the season of Lent all parishioners are welcome to attend Lenten Devotions. On Fridays in Lent you are invited to attend Stations of the Cross with the reading on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ at 7:15 PM. This will give us the opportunity to reflect upon the redemptive sufferings of our Lord.

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Pasta Dinner

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Holy Cross Church and Passaic Valley UNICO are sponsoring a Pasta Dinner at the Parish, 220 Browertown Road, Woodland Park on Saturday, February 18th starting at 6 p.m. Dessert, soda, water, coffee will be provided with the dinner. B.Y.O.B. (over 21). A 50/50 drawing will be held. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Donation: Adults – $10.00, Children 6 – 12 – $5.00, Under 5 “FREE”

Please make reservations by Wednesday, February 15th. For reservations call: Dominick J. Bucci at 973-703-6473 or the Holy Cross rectory at 973-256-4888.

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Youth Gathering and Ice Skating Party

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Sunday, January 15th, the youth of our parish participated in a special Holy Mass at 11:00 AM by serving as altar servers and reading prayers of the faithful. After Holy Mass there was a Youth Meeting followed by a reception. Participants enjoyed a game of musical chairs.

At the meeting the youth spoke about past events such as car wash and drive-in movie night in the summer. This year Youth Convo will take place from July 23 to July 27, 2012 at Niagara Falls. NY. A future youth fundraiser will be discussed at the next meeting to defray the cost for participants. After the meeting the church provided refreshment and pizza. At 2 PM we gathered at Montclair University, Floyd Hall Arena. We had a good turnout. After the group ice skate rental, seventeen youth enjoyed skating at the beautiful facility.

The parish sponsored the cost of tickets for our youth who are considered very important in our parish ministry. We thank parents and grandparents who brought the youth for the meeting and ice skating. Several adults were pleased to watch the young people’s endless energy and enthusiasm. The youth returned home happy and additionally witnessed a happy evening watching the Giants win!

The next youth Holy Mass and meeting will take place on Sunday, February 19th. Come and enjoy!

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Pasta Dinner

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Holy Cross and Passaic Valley UNICO are sponsoring a pasta dinner at the parish on Saturday, February 18th starting at 6 p.m.. Dessert, soda, water, and coffee are provided.
B.Y.O.B. (over 21). There will also be a 50/50 drawing. Donation: Adults – $10.00, Children 6 – 12 – $5.00, Under 5 “FREE.” Please make your reservations by Wednesday, February 15th. No tickets will be sold at the door.

For reservations call: Dominick J. Bucci 973-703-6473 or Holy Cross Church at 973-256-4888

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Annual Parish Meeting Notice

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Our annual parish meeting will be held on Sunday, February 12th after 9 a.m. Holy Mass. The second Holy Mass that day will be at 11:30 AM. There will be slight refreshment after the 9 a.m. Holy Mass. The School of Christian Living will conduct its program in Fr. John Slysz building with presentations provided by the youth enrolled in high school.

All the societies of our parish are asked to give annual reports for 2011 and information on their projects for 2012. Another important aspect of our Annual Parish Meeting will be the election of the Parish Committee. The Parish Committee is the council, which meets once per month (usually for about 1 1/2 hour on the evening of the 3rd Wednesday of the month) to discuss issues and make decisions for the well being of the parish. Would you consider serving on this committee? Please contact Dominick Bucci 973-703-6473 or Fr. Joseph for any additional information.

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Christmas Dinner Details — Tickets Still Available

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Next Sunday, December 4th, after 11 AM Holy Mass we will have our annual Christmas Dinner with a special program called “Happy Birthday Jesus” provided by the students of School of Christian Living.

Children and youth are free of charge. We ask adults to donate only $12 per person while we provide this special menu: Tilapia with Mango Sauce, Roast Chicken, Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Cheese Ravioli and more.

In addition to that, Santa Claus – (St. Nicholas) will come to visit our children and give them presents. SOCL Children prepared gifts for attending guests.

You can’t miss this special event!

So far seventy people made reservations. We presume that some may forgot about this event or didn’t have time to reserve the tickets. Please let us know if you are planning to attend. You can purchase tickets at the parish office or reserve tickets and pay at the door. Let us know ASAP but no later than Wednesday evening. After November 30th we will accept only 10 more guests. You may call us at 973-256-4888 or send an E-mail.

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Advent Tree

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Our Annual Advent Tree project, coordinated by our parishioner, Pat Olsen, will begin on Sunday November 27th. Through our efforts it will benefit the less fortunate of our society. You will be asked to take a tag from the tree and write your name in the registry located near the tree. Please affix the copy of the tag you take from the tree to your gift so that the present may be given to the proper individual. All gifts will be due on Sunday December 18th. Your generosity will be appreciated and rewarded by the Lord who asks us to take care for the needy.

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Confirmation class update

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Confirmation classes began on Sunday October 2, 2011. Confirmation Classes for the remainder of 2011 are scheduled for Sunday, November 20th at 10:10 AM and Sunday December 11th, at 10:10 AM. The date of Confirmation was postponed to spring of 2013 due to the fact that we have younger students in the class. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered by Rt. Rev. John Mack, Bishop of the Central Diocese.

We pray for the following students preparing for Confirmation: Melissa Betancur, Cristoforo Carnemolla, Michael Cyman, Carlos Garcia, Amber Harth, Nayef Kiame, Christopher Paulison, Nicole Romero, Monica and Alexis Kulbacki.

The Sacrament of Confirmation is a very important step in the religious education of our young people. Confirmation is the sacrament through which we receive gifts of the Holy Spirit to make us soldiers of Christ, ready to profess our faith in word and deed. The minister of confirmation is the bishop. The bishop confirms by laying of hands on the person to be confirmed and anointing the forehead in the form of the cross with Holy Chrism. The bishop says: “I sign you with the sign of the cross and I confirm you with the Chrism of Salvation in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Catechism). Confirmation imprints on our soul sacramental character, which entitles us to strength needed to show our faith in word and deed. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the completion of baptism, because we are strengthened to live a Christian life within the Church and defend its truths.

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