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School of Christian Living

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There are several students of School of Christian Living who will receive attendance awards this Sunday, June 13th at the end of 11 AM Mass. Their names will be revealed on Sunday!

All students attending SOCL classes will receive certificates. Parents, please come with your children to enjoy the closing ceremony.

On Sunday, September 12, 2010, the children will begin classes after summer recess. Please register your child/children for Fall 2010. The application is available for download here, and in the parish hall. Thank you.

  • Level I – Pre-school – Kindergarten
  • Level II – 1st and 2nd grades
  • Level III – 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades
  • Level IV – 6th, 7th, and 8th grades

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Confirmation

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It was a great experience to witness our Confirmation celebration last Sunday, June 6th. The following parishioners received the Sacrament of Confirmation: Brianna Harth, Michael Lazor, Antonio Lazar, Matthew Montero, Alissa Paulison, Cassie Loyas, Juan and Jacqueline Batista, Krista Campbell, and Cristian Reyes, administered by Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthony Mikovsky, Bishop of the Central Diocese.

It was uplifting to see ten confirmands, their families and friends as well as our parishioners that day. I hope you enjoyed this grace filled ceremony as I did.

I thank Deacon David and all those who in any shape or form helped me to make this event meaningful and enjoyable.

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Youth Events for the Summer

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School Of Christian Living Awards – Perfect, Good and participation awards will be given by the teachers of SOCL on Sunday June 13, 2010 at the end of 11:00 AM Mass. We ask students of SOCL and their parents to attend 11 AM Mass.

Acolyte Retreat “You are called to serve” – will be held at Bp. Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center in Waymart, PA from Tuesday June 29 (Noon) to Friday, July 2nd, (Noon), 2010. The deadline for registration is June 15, 2010. Please submit registration forms to Fr. Joseph before June 15, 2010. The cost for these three full days is only $65.00; The Adoration Society and Daughters of Holy Cross will assist financially as a reward for altar service the Acolytes do in our parish. The Central Diocese covers the outstanding costs. Parents can also stay with their children. If there is any other altar server who needs registration forms, please ask Fr. Joseph.

KURS Camp – Any child between ages 8 and 18 may attend the encampment from July 2 (3PM) – 10 (Noon), 2010. The Kurs will be held at Bishop Hodur retreat and Recreation Center, Waymart, PA. The cost of Kurs is $190 for P.N.C.C. members and $230 for others. For applications contact Father Joseph. The deadline to send applications is June 12, 2010.

CONVO 2010 – July 26-30, 2010 – The registration forms need to be sent in by June 1, 2010 (mail post mark). Registrations after June 1st will cost an additional $25. See the CONVO 2010 Website for more information and news. Holy Cross Parish will help financially using funds from Youth Fund which was collected over the recent years. The next CONVO preparation meeting will take place on Saturday, June 5th at Saint Stanislaus Cathedral Parish in Scranton, PA. Holy Cross Church will host the meeting on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 11:30 AM. The youth of our parish are encouraged to attend. We also could use help on the 26th for our hosted meeting.

Youth Meetings – Youth meetings will begin in the fall of 2010. The first meeting will take place on Sunday, September 19, 2010 after 11 AM Mass. The youth are invited to join church activities such as our parish picnic on June 13, 2010. From now on they can rent DVDs which provide information and solutions on different topics of young people’s lives. Please contact Fr. Joseph to rent DVDs. Also, volunteers chaperones are needed top assist Fr. Joseph with youth group meetings and activities in our parish. Please let him know if you wish to do this service. Thank you!

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Holy Mass Schedule for Sunday, June 6th

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As you already know, on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 3:00 PM we will have a special celebration Holy Mass mass of reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation administered by Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthony Mikovsky, Bishop of the Central Diocese. Because of the celebration, there will be only 9:00 AM Holy Mass in the morning. There will be no 11 AM Holy Mass. Please attend either 9:00 AM or 3:00 PM Holy Masses on that Sunday. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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First Holy Communion Celebration

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Last Sunday May 23, 2010 nine (9) students of Holy Cross Parish received the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist for the first time. We congratulate all of them, their parents and families on their special occasion.

The children participated in the liturgy of the Mass be reading the prayers of the faithful and by bringing the offertory gifts to the altar. We also thank the parents for their monetary donations to defray the cost of flowers and First Holy Communion books. The flower arrangements beautified our sanctuary and decorated the children on this special Sunday.

To continue Christian education, I ask all parents to register your children for our School of Christian Living program. In the fall we will begin SOCL classes on Sunday, September 12, 2010.

In addition to that, boys and girls are invited to join the group of altar servers at any time. To continue practice of serving as altar servers please contact Fr. Joseph or Deacon Bill Gaydos. Thank you.

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Country Western Night

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Holy Name will hold a Country Western Night on Saturday, September 25th at the Parish hall. Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM with a buffet style (all you can eat) menu that includes: Chili, Baked Beans, Cornbread, Barbequed Spare Robs, Pulled Pork and Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, Pickles & Olives – Watermelon, Lemonade, Coffee and Desserts. Music will include Boot, Scoot’n Boogie with Ron Kapnick, Square Dance and Calling. Price $254 per person (Children Under 12 FREE). There will as be 50/50 and Basket of Cheer raffles.

Reservations must be in by September 20th. Please call the Parish at 973-256-4888 or Dom Bucci at 973-703-6473. Don’t forget your cowboy hat, boots and jeans (denim absolutely allowed).

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Tricky Tray Prep

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Our annual Tricky Tray event will be held on Friday, October 22nd.

Our next Tricky Tray preparation meeting will take place Sunday, May 16th at 10:10 AM. We thank Claire Centrella who brought in several Regular, Super and Special trays to the parish hall. Lenny Hrinuk brought in a TV set donated by Sharp Inc. for our Special tray. Parishioners can bring their donations for Tricky Tray to the parish hall any time from now on.

We thank all those who came and shared ideas at the previous Tricky Tray preparation meetings. Please consider joining us and helping make this the best ever! In addition to your regular donated trays please consider donating scratch-offs to be used to make Grand Prizes, please bring them or send them to the church in the envelope marked “Tricky Tray”. We know how everyone loves to win scratch-offs! Also, this year we will be selling packages of raffles tickets in advance at a reduced cost. There will be 3 levels of prizes (regular, super and grand). There will also be a 50/50 being sold before and at the affair.

Those who would like to reserve tables of 8 or 10, or to get more info regarding the Tricky Tray, please contact Karen Peano at 973-432-3027.

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Parish Picnic – less than a month away

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On Sunday, June 13th, after 11 AM Holy Mass, our annual parish picnic will take place in the parish hall. The parish will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, coffee, soft drinks and entertainment for the children including moon walk and face painting to name just a few.

All parishioners are welcome to attend and please invite your friends. Parishioners are asked to bring with them a dish of salad or any favourite food. Please write your name on the bulletin board in the parish hall and the kind of dish you will bring.

We ask you kindly to provide us your head count information on the sign-up list by Sunday, June 3rd.

Please join us on Sunday, June 13th.

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Frank Botti Benefit Dinner

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On Friday May 7th our parish was well represented at the Frank Botti Benefit Dinner. From our parish the following parishioners attended the dinner: Angela and Dominick Bucci, Claire and August Centrella, Fr. Joseph and Renata Cyman, Edward and Beverly Obssuth, Bob and Merry Sleece, Hughie and Beverly Vickerilla.

The Passaic Valley Unico organized the dinner held at the Bethwood, Totowa, to support the Botti family who have gone through financial struggles due to medical expenses for their son, Frank. Frank and his twin brother were prematurely born fourteen years ago. Frank was born with many complications and went through several operations. He still faces the need for more medical attention in the future.

Holy Cross Parish had a special collection held in March 2010. The collected money was sent to the Botti Family. In addition to that, the Parish Committee members decided to donate $250 to the Botti Family at the dinner. Fr. Joseph was asked to say the grace before the dinner.

Dominick Bucci, member of UNICO and Fr. Joseph were honored to present the $250 check on behalf of parishioners of Holy Cross. We wish the best to Frank Botti and his dear family. We also ask that you keep them in our prayers as we will.

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