On Sunday, September 22nd a food drive to benefit the Father English Food Pantry will take place. 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).
On Sunday September 8, 2013 at 4 pm a special Holy Mass was celebrated on the occasion of the 25th Jubilee of Deacon David Gaydos service at the Holy Cross Church.
The solemn Holy Mass was celebrated by His Excellency, Rt. Rev. Bernard Nowicki, Bishop Ordinary of the Central Diocese of the Polish National Catholic Church. The Holy Scripture readings emphasized God’s calling of prophets, Jesus’ selection of Apostles who too needed to choose deacons in order to help them in the ministry for the Church.
Deacon David was thanked for his service and his family for their support, wife Laurie, sons Scott and Mark and daughter, Emily. Bishop spoke about the need of men accepting God’s calling to serve as deacons and priests. There are parishes where priests from neighboring parishes and deacons are filling-in due to a lack of priests; providing services for the faithful. It was 25 years ago when David Gaydos was ordained deacon to serve the parish in Woodland Park and provide help in other parishes of the diocese. “I don’t know why I was chosen to be a deacon?” he humbly said in his remarks. Deacon David said, “I think it happened because once Jesus said in the Gospel: ‘You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit…’ (John 15:16)”
Father Joseph R. Cyman, who has served as Pastor for the past ten years at Holy Cross Church, thanked the jubilant for these years of good cooperation working together for the spiritual benefit of the parish. Deacon David Gaydos helped especially during Father Joseph’s vacation time. In that time he conducted the Liturgy of the Word of God with Distribution of Holy Communion. Additionally, Deacon David helps at Holy Cross by reading the Gospel, distributing Holy Communion, and occasionally preaching sermons. He uses his culinary talent in preparing menus for different parish dinners. As an excellent cook, he is fulfilling the service of the first deacons who served meals to widows in the early Church. In his 25 years of service he traveled to most of the parishes of the diocese helping other priests including one parish in Los Angeles which is a part of the Central Diocese of PNCC.
Expressions of thanks were expressed also to Deacon David’s brother, Deacon William Gaydos. He is serving as a deacon at the Holy Cross Church by reading the Gospel, helping in the liturgy for special occasions, serves as a Lector and prepares altar servers.
Other priests and deacons joined – Father Senior Gregory Mludzik, visiting priest Fr. Adam, and Deacon William Gaydos. The altar servers offered their service during Holy Mass. Organist Jessica Muccilli beautified the liturgy with well selected hymns.
After the Mass, the parish hosted a dinner in the parish hall as a token of appreciation for the Deacon David’s service. Dozens of guests enjoyed the dinner.
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Odette Morozewicz, 83, a longtime member of Holy Cross Church, resident of Mahwah died Thursday, August 29, 2013. Born in Charleroi, Belgium, Odette was the daughter of Victor and Marie Maison. At the age of 16 she met and fell in love 
with an American soldier, William Morozewicz. Two years later, she immigrated to the U.S. to marry him, and together the couple settled in Fair Lawn, raising three children.
Odette is lovingly survived by her sons, William and his wife Jean, and Ronald and his wife Lucy; her daughter, Linda Salemo; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A requiem Holy Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Holy Cross Church, Woodland Park. Interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, 781 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Odette’s memory to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by her family. You may consider the Holy Cross Church. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and may the perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.
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On August 11th we held a Pampered Chef party and fundraiser. Our chefs were Claire Centrella and Leslie DeMaio. Everyone enjoyed Bruschetta Pasta, Garlic Knots and Molten Chocolate Cake made in front of our eyes all by our chefs. There were about 15 people who attended and the total of product orders was $440.00 with 2 additional cooking parties scheduled… Donna Fabricatore on October 12th and Holy Cross Church on October 6th. The church received nearly $60 from the fundraiser and we expect to have another one on October 6th after the 11AM Holy Mass. Thank you to all who attended and worded on this event. God bless you for your generosity. Please join in on the fun and be able to order fabulous items for Christmas while helping Holy Cross Church at our next party.
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On Tuesday, August 6th, our parish provided a table at the Woodland Park National Night Out. Great weather and a great cause drew many community members to raise awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs, and enhance community-police relationships. Food, Rides, Games, DJ, demonstrations and giveaways were part of the event. We thank our parishioner Christine Murphy, member of Woodland Park Municipal Alliance, for being a liaison for our parish’s participation. Also we thank Claire Centrella, Dominick Bucci, Malissa Betancur, Renata, Michael and Natalie Cyman who were helping to collect nonperishable food items and distributed flyers for our upcoming social events. On the table the church’s sign was displayed along with an indication – Food Drive for the Fr. English Food Pantry. The food items were donated by our parishioners and other people. Four large boxes were collected. On Thursday these items along with another eight bags collected earlier in the parish hall, three boxes of clothing and one box of books, were donated to the Fr. English Food Pantry. On behalf of the needy, we thank each and everyone who helped or donated for this noble cause.
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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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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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Thank you to our 2013 Bulletin Ad supporters and sponsors. We encourage all to support the following businesses that give financial contributions for our church.
Business advertising in our bulletin is available at $100 per year. Funds received are used for photocopy supplies. Please contact the parish office at 973-256-4888 to submit your ad, or send us an E-mail.
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Our summer Holy Mass Schedule is in effect from July 7th and will continue until Sunday, September 1st. Holy Masses will be celebrated on Sundays at 9 A.M and 10:30 AM.
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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:
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