Parish Life

Congratulations to the oldest couple at Holy Cross

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On May 27, 2009 George and Gene Kapchonick will be celebrating their 71st wedding anniversary. They are lifelong parishioners, having been married at Sts. Peter and Paul PNCC in Passaic and transferring to Holy Cross, first in Paterson then Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson). Their marriage is blessed with their daughter Alice.

When the Holy Cross Church in Woodland Park was being built George was at the site daily and was Fr. John Slysz’s right hand man. He was a board member for years and active in the many activities and fund raisers.

Gene was involved in the ANS (altar guild) and helped maintain the altar linens. For years she grew a garden of flowers just for the church. Her prize gladiolas adorned the altar for many years. She was also involved in many fund raisers.

While they are no longer able to attend the church due to the distance, they live in Tom’s River, NJ, Father Joseph visits them on holidays and special occasions such as their 70th Anniversary of marriage.

Congratulations to George and Gene and their daughter Alice. Sto Lat! George and Gene.

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Tricky Tray Kick-Off Meeting

Announcements, Events, Parish Life /

Our kick-off meeting was held on April 11, followed by Meeting on April 25. We thank those who attended and shared their ideas. Please consider joining us and helping make this the best ever!

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 please contact Karen Peano at 973-432-3027.

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Mother’s Day at Holy Cross

Announcements, Events, Parish Life, Sunday School (SOCL) /

On Sunday, May 9, 2010 we will celebrate Mother’s Day and honor of all mothers with special prayers during both Masses.

  • Holy Mass for the intention of all mothers living and deceased at 9am
  • Teachers and children will present a special program for mothers after the Mass in the parish hall.
  • The Mother’s Day Breakfast will take place in the parish hall at 10:10am. All parishioners and friends especially Mothers are cordially invited to attend this special celebration. Mother’s Day Breakfast menu: Sausages, Eggs, French Toast, Home Fries, Danish, Rolls and Butter, Coffee, Tea.

We welcome everyone on this special occasion!

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May Devotions at Holy Cross

Announcements, Parish Life, PNCC /

My Dear Parishioners and Friends, in the month of May the liturgy is especially dedicated to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus. The Christians from the beginning had a special devotion toward the Mother of our Savior. I invite everyone each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. for May Devotions. We will give praise and honor to God with the prayers and intercessions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We likewise will sing / recite the Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament. In addition to that, we are going to sing hymns dedicated to our spiritual Mother and reflect on her life. I invite all parishioners to attend these celebrations. May Mary, the mother of Jesus and our spiritual mother fill your hearts with her love and lead you to her Son our Lord.

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Ś.P. +Peter H. Piwowar

Announcements, Parish Life /

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

Yesterday April 15, 2010 Ś.P. Peter Pwowar died at age 89. He was the member of our parish. He is survived by Mark P. Piwowar and his wife Susan of Manalapan and Denise Olsen and her husband Eric of Totowa. Denise, Eric and their son Jake are members of our parish.

The Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 10 AM. The Wake Service is held today 2-4 and 4-7 Pm at Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, NJ.

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord.

Fr. Joseph R. Cyman, Pastor

Piwowar, Peter H. age 89 of Totowa at rest in Long Branch on April 15, 2010. Beloved husband of the late and former Dorothy Godleski (2001). Loving Father of Mark P. Piwowar and his wife Susan of Manalapan and Denise Olsen and her husband Eric of Totowa. Doting Grandfather of Keith and Ryan Piwowar; and Jake Olsen. Adoring Brother of Frances and Josephine Vitale both of PA and the late John, Laura and Joseph. Born in Saltsburg, PA he was a lifelong Totowa Boro resident. Peter was a Aerospace Engineer for Singer-Kearfott Corp., Wayne, for thirty-five years before retiring twenty-two years ago. Mr. Piwowar was a member of the Totowa Seniors and an Army veteran during peacetime. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Saturday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church, Woodland Park at 10:00 AM. Interment at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. Calling hours will be on Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM.

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Commemorating Poland’s Tragic Loss

Announcements, Events, Parish Life, Pastor's Update, PNCC /

To All Parishioners and Friends,

In front of the main altar in the sanctuary of Holy Cross Church, Woodland Park, NJ, ninety eight candles; flowers; and pictures of the President of Poland, Lech Kaczynski and his wife, Maria were placed in the center of other prominent members of the Polish government, parliament and family members (victims of Katyn) who died in the air crash on Saturday April 10, 2010 near Smolensk Airport, Russia.

This Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 9 and 11 AM Masses, Father Joseph R. Cyman, his family and parishioners will continue to pray for all 98 victims of that unprecedented tragedy. Please join us. It is a great loss for the people of Poland as well as for those who moved in the past to live in other countries as members of Polonia. Father Joseph and his wife, Renata, originally born in Poland, are touched by this tragedy. Their two children who were born in USA are very sad as well. The Holy Cross Church was established mainly by the Polish immigrants in 1926 in Paterson. Many of them moved to surrounding areas and built the second church in 1965-66 in Woodland Park, formerly West Paterson.

During the past few decades the Polish ethnic beginning of the Parish has grown into a multicultural community. The members of the Parish remember their forefathers’ roots and have a great compassion and sympathy for Polish people. They feel the same as many nations who are expressing their prayers and sympathy to Poland.

There was no miracle in Smolensk. All died. However, the people of Russia and Poland are closer than ever before. It is a miracle of forgiveness. The Russians feel sorry for what did happen 70 years ago in Katyn. They also feel sympathy for the loss of members of the Polish government delegation who were going to commemorate Katyn 70th Anniversary. Spontaneously they feel closer to the people of Poland. Similarly it was uplifting to hear the family of victims of Katyn who said we (the People of Poland) forgave the Germans formerly German Nazis; now it is the time to forgive the Russian Federation, formerly Soviet Union.

Please join us Sunday.

Father Joseph R. Cyman, Pastor

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New Parish Committee Installed

Events, Parish Life, PNCC /

The Parish Committee Members made an oath to serve the Holy Cross Church to the best of their abilities on Palm Sunday March 28, 2010 after the 9AM and 11AM Holy Masses. Congratulations!

In the picture: First row from left: Alice Kriskewic - Trustee, Adele Merson - Trustee, Nayef Kiame – Acolyte, Neil Kiame – Acolyte, Penni Lazor – Trustee, Neil Kiame – Acolyte, Richard Daum – Treasurer. Second row from left: Fr. Joseph R. Cyman – Pastor, Karen Hitchcock – Recording Secretary, Lenny Hrinuk – Trustee, Hughie Vickerilla – Trustee, Bob Sleece – Vice-President, Ed Obssuth – Trustee, Dominick Bucci – President, Eddy Obssuth – Acolyte.
Claire Centrella made an oath as member of the Parish Committee

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Thank you!

Parish Life, Pastor's Update /

I would like to thank the St. Nicholas Ministry who donated Easter flowers for the sick and homebound of our parish. All home bound greatly appreciated the fact that they are remembered by the Holy Cross Church family. Special thanks are extended to Lucy and Richard Daum, who made arrangements to purchase flowers and delivered them to the church. I thank also Alfreda Bazanowski for sending cards to home bound, and for special occasions to our parishioners on behalf of Holy Cross Church. – Fr. Joseph.

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Easter Season

Parish Life, PNCC /

During the 50 day season of Easter we commemorate the life giving resurrection of our Lord. Fasting does not take place during this time. We say our prayers standing rather that kneeling. We stand during the Eucharistic Prayer at Mass. We greet one another with the words, “Christ is Risen! Indeed, he is Risen! This is the time of great rejoicing!

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