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The Seasons ahead – Advent and Christmas

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Thanksgiving Eve Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 24th at 7 p.m. Let us give thanks for the Almighty God and for all His gifts which we so often take for granted.

Advent – The First Sunday of Advent will begin on Sunday November 28, 2010. The last Sunday of Liturgical year – The Feast of Christ the King – will take place on Sunday November 21, 2010.

Christmas Dinner – “Happy Birthday Jesus” will be held on Sunday, December 5th after 11 A.M. Holy Mass – Don’t forget to mark your calendars for an enjoyable afternoon with great menu and Christmas Program by the children of our School of Christian Living. The dinner will be prepared by Deacon David Gaydos and his helpers. Tickets are $12 for adults. Children are free of charge and the youth helping with clean up are free of charge as well. Tickets are now available. The deadline to purchase tickets is Sunday, November 28th. The Menu is: Fish Tilapia with Mango Sauce, Roast Chicken, Roast Pork, and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Cheese Ravioli with Vodka Sauce, String Beans Almondine, Baby Carrots, Cole Slaw, Rolls & Butter and Desserts, Coffee and Tea. We will have a raffle for a Brunch for two at the Bethwood Restaurant, Totowa. The value is $100, 50/50 raffle and Santa Claus – (St. Nicholas) will be at the dinner. Invite your family and friends. One Free ticket for a table of 10.

Christmas Eve Holy Masses – We will celebrate traditionally two Holy Masses on the Vigil of the Nativity (Christmas Eve), Friday, December 24th. The Holy Mass with the participation of children and youth will be held at 4 PM. The second solemn Holy Mass will be celebrated at 10 PM.

Solemnity of the Nativity (Christmas Day) Holy Mass – One Holy Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 25th at 10 AM.

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National United Youth Project

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Brothers and Sisters, On Behalf of the National United Youth Association Board and its President Lauren Bilinski, may I take this opportunity to invite you to share in a ministry project.

By now, I’m sure you have no doubt heard of the report that Lauren had made to the 23rd General Synod. Therein she had asked all of us to participate in “Operation Christmas Child”. For some of you, this is an annual project in your parish; for some, this may be new. Your participation involves filling shoeboxes with various items that a child would like to have (small toys, personal hygiene items, crayons, coloring books; well, you get the idea.) Along with your box, Samaritan’s Purse will provide a copy of the Scriptures in that child’s language, so that the whole story of God’s love will be shared. I have provided a sheet of labels that you can place in your box -just indicate whether it is for a boy or a girl and their age. Feel free to place a greeting from your parish in your box(es); there is a good chance you’ll receive a reply. After filling as many as your congregation is able, you need to check out the Samaritan’s Purse website to find out where the closest collection point is in your area. The website is also filled with helpful hints, downloadable and requested promotional materials. They do ask a small donation for each box to help with the shipping.

I remember the year our parish received a card back from a young girl in Zimbabwe. She wrote that she enjoyed all the gifts in the box; and learning about Jesus. What a gift we can give to someone we will probably never ever meet somewhere in the world – a joyful gift and the joy of Jesus! The collection week is 15-22 November; so get busy fillin’! And may our gracious Lord bless whatever sacrifice you make for His kids!. Fr. Stan, Chaplain.

Dear Youth – You are all invited to participate in this worthwhile project. In our parish hall you can see one shoe box already filled in. Bring empty shoe box and any items you can donate for the children who will greatly appreciate your Christmas Gift. – Fr. Joseph.

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All Saints and All Souls Days

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All Saints Day – On November 1, 2010 we will gather to remember and praise God for all those who have gone before us and who now rejoice in God’s presence — holy men and women of every time and place. The Holy Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 PM.

All Souls Day Envelopes – On Tuesday November 2, 2010 the Church will celebrate All Souls Day. On that day Holy Masses with the reading of All Souls remembrances will be held at 12 PM and 7:30 PM. It is our Catholic custom to remember the souls of the faithful departed. Please use All Souls Day envelopes and print the names of the departed you wish to remember and send it to the parish office or place it on Sunday in the collection basket. The envelopes with the names will be kept on the altar during the month of November. In addition to that, Father Joseph will celebrate Holy Masses for their intentions in the upcoming weeks and months. Please write and suggest the date when you wish to have the Holy Mass celebrated. Thank You.

All Souls Cemetery Service – will take place on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at the PNCC section of East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton NJ beginning at 2:00 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 who need your prayers and they depend upon your remembrance.

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Welcome Natalie and First Communion class news

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In September 2010 Natalie Lazar joined our group of School of Christian Living teachers. On the picture you see her with her husband John Held. Here are few words which Natalie was kind to write about herself and her family.

I am a proud member of the Holy Cross Church. I have been working with youth in many capacities. I have taught Sunday school for many years. I taught at the Calvary Temple Church in Wayne and the Life Christian Church in West Orange. I was a youth leader for Learning For Life with the Law Enforcement Explorers Program in Passaic County. I am an advisor with the (S.A.D.D.) Students Against Destructive Decisions Program in Passaic County Technical where I am currently assigned as a school resource officer from the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department. My husband and I are both law enforcement officers. We have a total of 5 children in our family. Four of them are adults. I am also a part time student at Montclair State University.

We are glad to welcome Natalie and her family to our Holy Cross Church family

First Holy Communion Classes: The next preparatory classes for First Holy Communion are scheduled Sunday, October 24, November 7, November 14, November 28, December 12, 2010 after 11 AM Mass. We are asking the parents of whose children who started the second grade in September 2010, and those who are older and didn’t receive First Holy Communion, to register them for classes. Please call 973-256-4888 or contact Fr. Joseph.

We pray for all our students who are preparing to receive the Holy Eucharist for the first time. The First Holy Communion celebration is scheduled on Sunday May 22, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Holy Mass.

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Luck of the Draw Tricky Tray

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Our “luck of the Draw” Tricky Tray will be held on Friday, October 22nd and Three Saints Cultural Center, 464 Outwater Lane, Garfield, NJ.

Doors Open at 6:30 pm, Drawing begins at 8:00 pm. Admission: $15.00 and ***Children are Welcome***

Admission includes coffee or tea and an array of desserts plus 26 regular prize chances. Other chances may be purchased that night. You can also purchase pre-packaged raffles that include 20-35% premium over individual tickets. You can buy HOT DOGS and you can BRING YOUR OWN FOOD!!!

Three Saints is HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE

We will have about 100 Regular Trays ~ each valued at $25 plus, about 100 Super Trays ~ each valued at $50 plus, and about 15 Grand Trays ~ each valued at over $100 (including a flat screen TV, Scratch-Offs, and many other great prizes). Also win our 50/50 raffle, or win $750.00 cash. Door prizes of $25 gift certificates to local restaurants.

HAVE FAMILY REUNION!!!

Deadline for tickets ~ Monday, October 18th. For tickets call Karen at 973-423-3027 or the Parish Office at 973-256-4888. You may also send us an E-mail.

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News of the XXIII General Synod

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218 Delegates attended the 23rd General Synod of Polish National Catholic Church in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The Holy Synod was hosted by the PNCC of Canada.

On Tuesday October 5th, our Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthony Mikovsky, was elected as 7th Prime Bishop of the PNCC. Now the Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Mikovsky was elected by a two-thirds majority of the ordained and lay delegates, including the prime bishop-elect’s father.

Bishop Mikovsky has been bishop of the Central Diocese and pastor of St. Stanislaus Cathedral since 2006. Before becoming bishop, he served as the assistant pastor at St. Stanislaus, the mother church of the PNCC beginning in 1997.

In his new post he will move less than two blocks from the East Locust Street cathedral to the seat of the Polish National Catholic Church on Pittston Avenue.
“I’m overwhelmed,” he said not long after the vote. “When people put trust in you to lead them in God’s field, and in going forward to build up the church, it’s a very humbling experience.”

Also at Synod, the Very Rev. Paul Sobiechowski of St. Joseph’s Parish in Davie, Florida was elected candidate for the bishop.

We keep in our prayers retired Prime Bishop Robert Nemkovich, our newly elected Prime Bishop Anthony, and Fr. Senior Paul.

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Holy Cross’ famous Tricky Tray

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Holy Cross Parish will hold its annual Tricky Tray on Friday, October 22nd at the Three Saints Cultural Center, 464 Outwater Lane, Garfield, NJ 07026. Doors open at 6:30 pm, drawing at 8:00 pm. Admission: $15.00 and children are welcome. Three Saints Cultural Center is handicapped accessible.

There will be about 100 Regular Trays, each valued at $25 plus, 100 Super Trays, each valued at $50 plus, and about 15 Grand Trays, each valued at over $100 (includes flat screen TV, Scratch-Offs, and many other great prizes). Win in our 50/50 raffle, win $750 cash, and door prizes of $25 gift certificates to local restaurants.

Admission includes coffee, tea, and an array of desserts plus 26 regular prize chances. Other chances may be purchased that night. You can also purchase pre-packaged raffles that include 20-35% premium over individual tickets. You can buy hot dogs and… you can bring your own food!!! Use the occasion and have a family reunion!!!

The deadline for ticket purchases is October 15th. For tickets call: Karen at 973-423-3027 or the Parish Office at 973-256-4888. You may also send an E-mail to Holy Cross Parish.

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2010 Bulletin Ads – $100 Per Year – Thank You

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How would you like to place your own personal business advertisement in our weekly bulletin? You can! The donation for an ad for one year is $100. The monies received will go towards photocopy supplies. Please contact church parish office at 973-256-4888 to submit your ad, or send an E-mail to Holy Cross Parish. Thank you and God bless you for your support and consideration.

Please support the following businesses that financially support our church.











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Other Upcoming Events

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All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner: Sunday, September 12th after 11 AM Holy Mass. Spaghetti, Meatballs, Garden Salad, Beverages, Take-out available. Tickets are only $5. S.O.C.L. Students Eat Free!

Youth Meetings: All Parish youth and their friends (12 years and up) are invited to attend the Holy Cross Church Youth Group meeting on Sunday, September 19th after 11:00 AM Mass. Refreshments will be provided. Come in and find out what’s in store for you.

Food Drive: A food drive to benefit the Father English Food Pantry will be held on Sunday, September 19th. All parishioners are asked to bring a bag of groceries to church on this day. Won’t you help the needy in the name of Christ the Savior? “Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, you have done it to me.” (Matthew 25:40)

God bless your generosity.

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Annual Blessing of Pets

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The annual Blessing of Pets in Commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi will take place on Sunday, October 3rd at the beginning of the 11am Holy Mass. The Mass will take place in the parish hall. Well behaved dogs, cats, fish, birds and all God’s creatures are invited with their owners. 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 in His cats, dogs, birds and all other creatures.

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