Events

God Bless Our First Communicants

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On Sunday, May 15th we witnessed the celebration of First Holy Communion administered to Cameron Rodriguez, Marc Gutierrez, and Stephanie Tapia-Nunez. We congratulate them and their families on this special occasion.

The new recipients of the Holy Eucharist are welcomed to participate in the life of the parish in different ministries such as members of Sunday School (School of Christian Living), serving as altar servers, and later as lectors reading the Word of God.

The Holy Eucharist is Jesus Christ who is really present under the forms of bread and wine. In the Eucharist, Jesus Christ gives us Himself as a food for our souls. The bread and wine becomes the Body and Blood of our Lord during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass when the priest says words of consecration which Jesus used during the Last Supper: This is My Body… This is My Blood… (Catechism of the PNCC)

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Many Years – Twice Over!

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We wish to congratulate our parishioner, Mrs. Sophie Barnes on her recent 103rd Birthday. She is the only parishioner who remembers the groundbreaking ceremony for our first church built in Paterson in 1926. She was 7 years old at that time.Sophie was a member of the Moniuszko choir and an active and proud member of our parish. She is truly a blessing to our parish family.  She remembers Bishop Francis Hodur who came for that special day and who visited the parish for other special celebrations. We wish Sophie God’s blessing of good health and happiness and blessing to her proud and loving family members.

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St Patrick’s Luncheon – Sunday March 20th

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On Sunday March 20th we hosted a St. Patrick’s Luncheon. During this event we enjoyed music and joyful, laughable entertainment provided by well-known “Uncle Floyd Vivino”  The green grab bags donated by Ed and Beverly Obssuth were part of our annual celebration. The drawings of the basket of cheer donated by the Adoration Society, “Basket of Surprise” donated by the Cyman family and 50/50 took place at the end of our celebration. We thank Fr. David and Laurie Gaydos as well as David, Edward Obssuth and some other helpers for preparing the menu consisting of Corned Beef, Cabbage, Irish red potatoes, Baked Chicken – Variety of Vegetables, Assorted Breads / Irish Soda Bread, Homemade Desserts. We thank those who decorated the hall for the event and those who cleaned after the celebration. We thank everyone who attended our annual celebration. Basket of cheer was won by Mary Farrar and the 50/50 winner was John Murdok. Congratulations!!! St. Patrick, bishop, great missionary and patron of Ireland, pray for us!

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Help for The Ukraine

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Dear Parishioners,I had the privilege to delivered donations to the Ukrainian American Society in Whippany, NJ. I delivered nine boxes filled with donations that were brought to the parish hall on Sunday – March 6th. (This Sunday March 13th we have so far eleven boxes ready for delivery on Wednesday). Our donations are on the way to the people of Ukraine who are suffering due to the Russian invasion. On Tuesday, March 8th eight people volunteered with the packing of donation boxes, I thank them for their help with this important service.

A volunteer worker at Ukrainian American Society in Whippany thanked everyone for all their donations. He informed me that AT THIS TIME ONLY HIGH PRIORITY ITEMS are accepted because of immediate need. Here is the list:

  • First Aid – Kits and Supplies
  • Bandages, Homeostatic Bandages, Tourniquets, Diapers for children – all sizes, Baby Wipes, Tactical Glasses, Walkie Talkies, Drones
  • Telephones (Iphone 6 and higher) new or used (if used, new batteries please); Thermal Underwear; Flashlights and batteries
  • Tactical feet wear (sizes 39-46 European) 
  • Men’s sizes 6-13 but mostly men’s US sizes 10-12 Ultraviolet Flashlights

He asked to hold on for 2 weeks with nonperishable food items and clothing. OUR PARISH SO FAR COLLECTED $2,125 IN DONATIONS and more are coming. Monetary donations you can give on Sunday or by mail, with memo “Helping Ukraine” payable to Holy Cross. Financial secretary will write one check.

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Works of Mercy – Feeding and Clothing

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We thank parishioners who donated non-perishable items for the food bank, as well as winter clothing such as coats, scarves, gloves, sweatshirts, and more for the needy. Also, I thank students, their parents who prepared sandwiches, and packages with winter clothing. They were delivered to the homeless in Paterson on a very cold Sunday, January 30th. Despite freezing weather we met several people who appreciated our service performed in the name of our Savior. Remaining items were delivered to Eva’s Shelter.

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