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News of the XXIII General Synod

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

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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Other Upcoming Events

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

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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Remember our Country Western Night

A Country Western Night will be held Saturday, September 25th in the Holy Cross Parish Hall. Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM with a Buffet Style (all you can eat) Menu of: Chili, Baked Beans, Cornbread, Barbequed Spare Ribs, Pulled Pork and Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, Pickles & Olives, Watermelon, Lemonade, Coffee and Desserts. Entertainment by Boot, Scoot’n Boogie with Ron Kapnick as well as Square Dancing and Calling. Price $25 per person (Children Under 12 FREE). Please make your reservations by September 20th. Call 973-256-4888 (Parish) or 973-703-6473 (Dom Bucci). Don’t forget your cowboy hat, boots and jeans (denim allowed) and participate in our 50/50 and Basket of Cheer raffles.

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Tricky Tray sponsored by the NJ Chapter of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation

The NJ Chapter of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation is sponsoring its 16th annual Tricky Tray at Westmount Country Club on Thursday, October 28th at 6pm. Download a Tricky Tray order form [pdf] to pre-register. For more information you may also call Sandra Nathans at 973-403-1524.

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CONVO 2010 Memories

The following students from our parish attended the PNCC biennial Youth Convocation held at the Monmouth University, Long Branch, NJ – July 26 – 30th 2010: Jason Cabrejos, Jasmine Cabrejos, Edward Obssuth Jr., Michael Cyman and two chaperones Judy Lamping and Fr. Joseph. It was a great time of prayer, reflection, educational sessions, and fun. The next Convo will take place in two years.

Youth, Clergy, and Chaperones at COVO 2010 visiting Ellis Island. A prayer service was held at the plaque commemorating Bishop Hodur's arrival in the United States

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CONVO 2010 News

Our Diocese is hosting the biennial youth retreat called Convo 2010. The Convo Committee asked all parishes to help. Donations of baked products such as cupcakes, cookies, brownies, etc. are appreciated. Please bring them on Sunday, July 25th, to the church hall. Your donations will be delivered to Monmouth University where the Convo will take place. There are 196 participants this year. Convo 2010 will be held July 26-30, 2010. There are six people attending Convo 2010 from our parish.

Thank you for your help.

— Fr. Joseph

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Melissa A. Centrella Scholarship Foundation Beef Steak Dinner & Tricky Tray

Join us on September 11th for a fabulous Beef Steak Dinner & Tricky Tray at Holy Cross Church Hall, 220 Browertown Rd., Woodland Park, New Jersey. Doors open at 6:00 P.M. Admission $35 per person. Tables of 10 or 12 can be reserved. Catering by Baskinger’s, A Tradition in Fine Food and Catering Since 1929. The menu includes: Tossed Salad, A family style dinner of Filet Mignon (All you can eat) Served on Thin French Bread, French Fries, Fresh Fruit Trays, Mini Italian Pastries & Cookie Trays, Coffee, Tea & Decaf, Wine & Soda. For tickets call Claire: 201-572-1299 or mail a check to: MACS, 33 Quarry Dr., Woodland Park, NJ 07424.

We hope you can make this fundraiser. The Melissa A. Centrella Scholarship Foundation has given out 63 scholarships in memory of Melissa since 2003 for nearly $80,000. They are looking to expand their reach to more than 10 scholarships per year, which was accomplished for the first time just this year. Tickets are limited so please order your tickets early. Thanks so much!

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Country Western Night

Saturday, September 25th at Holy Cross Church hall. A buffet style (all you can eat) dinner will be served at 6:30 PM with menu items that include: Chili, Baked Beans, Cornbread, Barbequed Spare Ribs, Pulled Pork and Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, Pickles & Olives – Watermelon, Lemonade, Coffee and Desserts. Entertainment by Boot, Scoot’n Boogie with Ron Kapnick, Square Dance and Calling. Price $25 per person (Children Under 12 FREE). Please make all reservations by September 20th by calling the Parish at 973-256-4888 or Mr. Dom Bucci at 973-703-6473. Don’t forget your cowboy hat, boots and jeans (denim allowed). Also: 50/50 and Basket of Cheer Raffles!

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