Schedule for Holy Week and Easter 2022
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Parish Life
St Patrick’s Luncheon – Sunday March 20th
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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Candlelight Service March 24th – Prayers for Peace
Please join in tonight at 7pm.
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Help for The Ukraine
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
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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God Bless Jorge
Congratulations to Jorge Maldonado and Carla (née Rojas) on the first Birthday and Baptism of their precious daughter, Avery Hope Maldonado which took place on Saturday, February 5th. Proud godparents were Kevin Maldonado and Maria Baldwin.
God Bless Tyler and Nicole
Congratulations to Tyler Smith and Nicole Piotrowski on their special day in which the Holy Church joined them together in the Sacrament of Marriage held on January 21st. We congratulate their parents Paul and Linda and Dariusz and Teresa. Proud witnesses were John and Agnes. We pray for Tyler and Nicole and for all married couples, for their faithfulness to each other and for their loving service of the Gospel. Gracious God, your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, poured forth blessings on the wedding couple at Cana. Look with kindness on Tyler and Nicole. May they cherish one another and be inspired by Your love and through them, may Your Church be blessed.
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God Bless Anthony!
On Sunday, January 2nd, the Solemnity of the Holy Name of Jesus, Anthony Aguilar received the Sacrament of Baptism.
We congratulate his parents Antonio and Ines Aguilar, godparents, Becente and Cira Garcia on this special occasion. The Sacrament of Baptism welcomed Anthony as a new member of the Christian family, the living stone of the Church which is the mystical body of our risen Lord, Jesus Christ. Best wishes to Aguilar, Garcia, relatives and friends. We pray that Anthony and his family find Holy Cross Church to be their second home, a place of spiritual growth and social support.
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Holy Mass for Youth on Christmas Eve
The Nativity Pageant took place during the Mass with youth participation on Christmas Eve at our parish. I would like to thank the youth who participated in this annual special event. We thank parents who supported this activity in this difficult time of ongoing Covid pandemic.
– Fr. Joseph Cyman
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In Your Mercy Please Help – Stolen Crèche Statues
Dear friends,
Please help us to find the statues of Holy Mary, St Joseph, and Baby Jesus that were stolen the night of December 26th – 27th from our parish in Woodland Park. We are sad that someone would take these statues from the church. If you have any information contact the parish office at at 201-247-4832 or 973-256-4888 or police in Woodland Park, NJ at (973) 345-8111.
Thank you and Blessed New Year 2022
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