Events

National Night Out

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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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Congratulations and God Bless You!

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On Sunday July 28, 2013 Matthew William Poggi and Sheylla Caroline (Gonzalez) Poggi solemnized their civil marriage by receiving the Sacrament of Marriage. It was a joyful celebration for them as well as for all gathered that Sunday. Our congratulations and best wishes to the Poggi family! On the same day their son, Vincent Robert Poggi received the Sacrament of Baptism. We congratulate Matthew and Sheylla as well as Vincent’s proud Godparents: Nicholas Joseph Poggi and Fiorella Castro. We also congratulate Vincent’s grandparents, great grandmother, relatives and friends.

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

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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.

Tricky Tray Circus Theme 2013 (2)pdf

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Acolyte Retreat 2013

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The Central Diocese annual Acolyte Retreat was held at the Bishop Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center in Waymart, PA from June 26th through 28th.

This year there were 22 young participants (11 from our parish) at the retreat with the presence of four clergy and four parents. Bishop Bernard Nowicki celebrated the Holy Mass and preached on Friday. There were four priests involved in the program: Fr. Sr. Walter Madej, Fr. Marian Pociecha, Fr. Rafal Dadello and Fr. Joseph Cyman. Mr. Joe Kolonko served delicious meals. The children helped him in the kitchen by cleaning the dishes and helping set up for meals.

We thank God for the beautiful weather that allowed everyone to have a great time at this beautiful location. The children and some adults enjoyed swimming in the pool with the supervision of Andrew, our lifeguard. There were games inside of the retreat center such as billiards and ping pong and outside games such as volleyball and basketball. After we hiked to Keen Lake on Thursday, children enjoyed the playground and some kayaked with adult supervision wearing life jackets.

During the retreat we had Holy Masses, and prayer services, singing various hymns and Christian songs. The bon-fire took place on Thursday with marshmallows. After enjoyment all were chased away by the heavy rain. No big deal. In the morning we were welcomed by beautiful weather again. Some visitors came such as Fr. Sr. Chromey, Fr. Carmen Bolock, and Fr. Sr. Mludzik. Thanks to all for sharing a great time! Fr. Joseph Cyman.

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The Sacrament of Confirmation

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On Sunday, June 23rd the Rt. Rev. Bernard Nowicki, Bishop Ordinary of the Central Diocese of the Polish National Catholic Church, assisted by Rev. Joseph R. Cyman, Pastor of Holy Cross Parish, Rev. Mr. David Gaydos, and Rev. Mr. William Gaydos, conferred the completion of the Sacrament of Baptism and Confirmation by Confirming twelve of our youth. As we celebrated and rejoiced on this day, we also looked forward to our new confirmands witness of faith empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Congratulation to all our Confirmands:

  • Melissa Faith Betancur, Sponsor – Nazal Hasan
  • Cristoforo Pio Carnemolla, Sponsor – Christina Gravino
  • Michael Joseph Peter Cyman, Sponsor – John Plaxa
  • Amber Rose Josephine Harth, Sponsor – Brianna Harth
  • Nayef Elias Luke Kiame, Sponsor – Angel Aldas
  • Alexis Anna Clare Kulbacki, Sponsor – Anthony Balogh
  • Monica Felicia Cecilia Kulbacki, Sponsor – Michael Balogh
  • Christopher James Joseph Paulison, Sponsor – Alissa Rose Elisabeth Paulison
  • Daniel John Bosco Reyes, Sponsor – Paulette Rodriguez
  • Andy James Leo Valer, Sponsor – Joel Puebla
  • Michael Vincent Szczesniak, Sponsor – Mariusz Skowron
  • Paul Peter McDonald, Sponsor – Jamie McDonald

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Parish Picnic Fun

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Parish picnic

A big thank you all those parishioners who made our parish picnic last Sunday a success. We thank those who brought delicious dishes, desserts, prizes for children, baked food, and cleaned up after the event. We say heartfelt thank you and God bless you for sharing time and talents for the good of the parish.

Our children enjoying a game of water balloon toss led by Mrs. Jamie Santos
Our children enjoying a game of water balloon toss led by Mrs. Jamie Santos

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Well done SOCL students

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Today 4 students: Natalie Cyman, Kimberly Matute, Cindy Matute, and Kenneth Hofmann received perfect SOCL attendance awards and certificates.

Also, 13 students: Lina Abdelfattah, Omar Abdelfattah, Michael Cyman, Nicholas Desch, Declan Maher, Gianni Maher, Nayef Kiame, Ned Kiame, Neil Kiame, Aubrey Santos, Jessie Santos, Daniel Reyes, and Emily Reyes received good SOCL attendance awards and certificates after 11 am Holy Mass. It was enjoyable and special occasion!

We congratulate all children and thank teachers Mrs. Claire Centrella, Mrs. Jamie Santos and Mrs. Donna Fabricatore for their dedication for the good of our youth. We thank parents for their support and involvement in SOCL program. We look forward to begin SOCL classes on Sunday September 8th. Join this friendly and joyful group of students.

With best regards and prayers,

Fr. Joseph

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