The Parish Committee decided to show our appreciation to two parish members who demonstrated outstanding service for the parish in 2013. Hughie Vickerilla and Claire Centrella received special plaques of appreciation for their stewardship of time, talent, and treasure for the Parish.
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Holy Cross Parish will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon on Sunday, March 16th at 12 PM (following 11 AM Holy Mass). We will have Irish Music and a menu of all your Irish favorites including: Corned Beef, Cabbage, Irish Red Potatoes, Baked Chicken, Variety of Vegetables, Assorted Breads Irish Soda Bread, Coffee/Tea, Irish Coffee, and Homemade Desserts.
Tickets are Adults: $15, Children and youth – Free.
We will also have raffles for a Basket of Irish Cheer, a Door Prize, and a 50/50.
Please R.S.V.P by March 10th to (973) 256-4888. You may also buy tickets at church or send your donation to the church by mail.
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Our Annual Parish Meeting took place on Sunday February 9th with refreshments after the 9 AM Mass. Parish societies gave their reports at the meeting. Elections were held for the Parish Committee for the year 2014. Congratulation to the following parishioners who were elected as members of the Parish Committee for the Year 2014 pending confirmation by our diocesan Bishop:
Chairman – Lynn Imperiale
Vice-Chairman – Bob Sleece
Recording Secretary – Claire Centrella
Treasurer – Richard Daum
Trustees: Dominick Bucci, Edward Obssuth, Hughie Vickerilla, Penni Lazor and Paul Murthy.
We welcome Paul Murthy as the new member of the Parish Committee.
We thank Lenny Hrinuk for his past service as the trustee of the Parish Committee.
Also elected were parishioners to serve as:
Parish Tribunal – John Surak and Penni Lazor
Auditors: Karen Hitchcock, Penni Lazor and Beverly Obssuth
Envelope Recorder: Karen Hitchcock
Seniorate Council Representatives: Alice Kriskewic and Judy Lamping
Delegates to General Synod: Richard and Lucy Daum, (alternates: Deacon David Gaydos and Judy Lamping)
We congratulate the following SOCL students for their perfect and good attendance awards which were also presented on Sunday, February 9th:
Perfect Attendance Awards: Kimberly Matute, Cindy Matute, Kenneth Hofmann, Gianni Maher, Declan Maher, Julien Patel and Giovanni Patel.
Good Attendance Awards: Nayef Kiame, Ned Kiame, Neil Kiame, Natalie Cyman, Omar Abdelfattah, Lina Abdelfattah, and Hailey Hagal.
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If you wish to have your home or apartment blessed during Epiphany Pastoral Visitations, please contact Fr. Joseph by calling 973-256-488. The blessing of homes takes place from Epiphany (January 6th) until the day before the season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (March 5th).
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Our Annual Parish Meeting will be held on second Sunday of February, February 9th after 9am Holy Mass. The second Holy Mass of the day will be at 11:30am. There will be refreshments after the 9am Holy Mass. Our School of Christian Living will have their program in the Fr. John Slysz building will instruction provided by our high school youth.
All the societies of our parish are asked to give their annual report for 2013 and their projects for 2014. Another important aspect of our Annual Parish Meeting will be the election of the Parish Committee. The Parish Committee is the council, which meets once per month (usually for about 1 hour on the 3rd Wednesday evening of the month) to discuss concerns and make decisions for the parish. Would you consider serving on this committee? Please contact Fr. Joseph or Dominick Bucci for additional information.
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Ś+P Dorothy M. (Johnson) Drada, 85, of Franklin passed away on January 9, 2014. Born in Paterson, Dorothy lived in West Paterson, Totowa and Lincoln Park before moving to Franklin 27 years ago. Dorothy was a Secretary for Bogue Electric, Paterson, and the Navy Office, was a Teacher’s Aid for Pine Brook Elementary School, Lincoln Park, and was a Secretary for Plastoid, Hamburg. She was a member of the our Ladies Adoration Society in Woodland Park and enjoyed spending time with her dog “Sandi”. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, who passed away in 1987. Devoted mother of Rev. Raymond and his wife Penelope of Sterling Heights, MI, and Diane Drada of Franklin. Cherished grandmother of Andrew and his wife Jenelle and Elizabeth and great grandmother of J.J. Dear sister of Ruth Mulroney of Matawan and Eileen Ackerman of Green Valley, AZ. Funeral Monday 9 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, and 10 AM at Holy Cross PNCC. Interment, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton. Visiting Sunday 5-8 PM at the Funeral Home with a prayer service to be held at 7 PM. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and may the perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

Ś+P Amelia Senius passed away on December 27, 2013. Ś+P Amelia died on Friday, December 27, 2013. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she moved to Paterson and attended Paterson public schools. Betty was always proud that Larry Doby (baseball player) was her classmate. For the most part of her life she lived in Hawthorne and later moved to Wyckoff to be close to her nephew, John Surak. For almost 30 years, Betty was a solderer for Bendix – Honeywell in Teterboro, NJ. Betty had many talents and interests; she could make you laugh with a unique sense of humor. She also had a beautiful singing voice. Betty liked to do crossword puzzles and watch game shows. She was an avid fan of Frank Sinatra and his music. Betty was a parishioner of our parish. She is survived by her nephews John Surak of Wyckoff and Raynold Bilinski and his wife Kathy and sons: Brennan and Ray of Gilbert, AZ. Also loving cousins of Darek and Renata Libucha and sons: Jakub and Michael. Arrangements by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.
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Dear Friends,
Merry Christmas and blessed New Year 2014!
We thank all those who came to celebrate Christmas liturgies yesterday and today. Special appreciation is extended to our Sunday School teachers and children who yesterday participated in the Christmas Eve liturgy at 4 pm by serving as altar servers, reading the Holy Scripture and prayers of the faithful, bringing offertory gifts and wearing costumes of Mary, St. Joseph, Angels, Shepherds and Kings.
We remembered deceased parishioners by lighting special votive candles in their memory.
I thank Deacon David and Deacon Bill for their assistance, Lectors: Claire Centrella, Melissa Beancur, Richard Daum and John Surak, Greeters, Ushers, Organists: Neil Estanislao, Carol Dziuba and for the help of Eddy Obssuth and all who came and participated in the Liturgy of Nativity of the Lord.
God bless you all.
Fr. Joseph
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Please join us for our schedule of Christmas Holy Masses:
Christmas Eve (December 24th)
Christmas Vigil Holy Mass at 4 pm with children
Shepherd’s Holy Mass at 10 pm
Solemnity of the Nativity (Christmas Day – December 25th)
Solemn Holy Mass at 10 am.
Merry Christmas!
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Our annual Christmas Dinner was held on Sunday December 8th with great attendance. We are thankful for the delicious, abundant, and festive food donated by Deacon David Gaydos and his wife Laurie and prepared by talented chef, Hughie Vickerilla. The menu was exceptional: Tilapia with Mango Sauce, Roast Chicken, Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Cheese Ravioli, coffee, soft drinks and more…
Our School of Christian Living students presented their “Happy Birthday Jesus” program which invited the audience to participate in singing Christmas Carols. A special cake was made to honor the birth of Jesus. Santa came and distributed gifts to the precious children of the parish asking them in return to be good for another year.
We thank Renata Cyman and those who helped her to decorate the hall, and the Adoration Society and Daughters of Holy Cross for donating over 20 trays for a Tricky Tray raffle. In addition to that, there was a 50/50 cash prize and ANS Basket of Cheer raffled. Our words of appreciation are addressed to those who helped to set-up and clean up after the event. A thank you is also extended to the parishioners who contributed desserts, sold raffles, and invited friends for this celebration and anyone who helped to organize this event.
Please join us for our schedule of Christmas Holy Masses:
Christmas Eve (December 24th)
Christmas Vigil Holy Mass at 4 pm with children
Shepherd’s Holy Mass at 10 pm
Solemnity of the Nativity (Christmas Day – December 25th)
Solemn Holy Mass at 10 am.
Merry Christmas!
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On Sunday, December 8th Holy Cross Church is hosting its Annual Christmas Dinner with a delicious menu after 11am Holy Mass. Tickets are still available on first come first serve basis.
It is a great opportunity to spend time together with family and friends. We can reserve you a table upon your request (you need to purchase tickets upfront to make reservation – seats are limited). Children and youth are free of charge! They have been good this past year (:-)
The School of Christian Living children will present a Christmas Program and share a special cake as we will celebrate the Birthday of our Savior. Santa is coming as well! Take a picture with him! Enjoy Christmas music and sing-a-long.
Please call 973-256-4888 to purchase the tickets from the parish office or send your donation in the mail tomorrow. Please inform us if you are coming. We look forward to seeing you and your family with friends on Sunday!
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