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Hannah Eileigh – Regenerated in Christ

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On Sunday October 11, 2015 the Holy Cross Church witnessed a joyful celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism administered to Hannah Eileigh Joyce, daughter of Patrick Joyce and Jaclyn McDonald. Proud godparents were Joseph Joyce and Meagan Popa. We congratulate to parents, godparents, grandparents, relatives and friends on this special occasion. The words of Jesus were fulfilled: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20

The Sacrament of Baptism is the sacrament of Christian initiation; the birth into new life in Christ.

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A Week of Baptisms

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On Sunday July 19th our parish witnessed four baptisms – two cousins and two sisters:

Arianna Vyktory Ketter; daughter of Darius Ketter and Dayana (Cafa) and Gerard Cafa; son of Cliff Ghazaii and Concetta Cafa. Proud godparents were: Rosario Cafa and Concetta Cafa, Erick Moran and Angelica Moran.

Athena Melany Galindo and Viviana Bella Galindo, daughters of Fernando and Jennifer Galindo (Torres). Proud godparents were: Ferdinand Valentin, Bertha Krapukaitis, Steven Pomales and Jacqueline Monroe.

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On Saturday July 25th two cousins were baptized:

Romeo Uriel Echevarria, son of Jessica Martinez and Isaac Echevarria and Natalya Selena Lopez, daughter of Elvys J. Lopez and Mayra Sarabia. Proud godparents were: Melvys Lopez, Carolina Lopez, Elvys Lopez and Mayra Sarabia.

Baptisms Romeo and Natalya

We congratulate their parents, godparents, family members, relatives and friends on this joyful moment of regeneration.

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Parish Youth Complete Kurs Camp – Parish Provides for our Youth

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The PNCC Youth Camp – “Kurs” was held at Bishop Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center in Waymart, PA from July 4th through 11th. This year’s theme was “Take a Chance on God.” Our youth analyzed people in scripture and history who, at one point in their lives, went out of their comfort zone and took a chance on God.

Campers are provided with 7 days of camp including all room, board, and activities. They participated in team building and leadership activities and built lifelong friendships. The campers were under the leadership of the Kurs counselors who were all campers themselves once and wanted to make each child’s experience as memorable and enjoyable as possible. It is their hard work and dedication that made the Kurs experience possible.

It was a great event as per participants!!!

Ned Kiame, Neil Kiame,Natalie Cyman and Michael Cyman (partially) represented our parish. The parish supports youth attendance and we encourage more of our youth to participate in 2016.

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God Bless Our First Communicants

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On Sunday May 17th our parish witnessed a joyful celebration of First Holy Communion. We congratulate the following children who received the Holy Eucharist for the first time: Roselyne Esther Caceres, Christopher Michael Galindo, Marcella Angelina Galindo, Daniel Joseph Galindo, Alesayra Lopez, Maritza Isabel Ortega, Destiny Nicole Ortega and Jean Rubio. We congratulate their parents, godparents, relatives and friends and we thank all family members who brought the children for communion classes. Special thank you to Ms. Mary Vitaletti for helping Fr. Joseph in preparing children for this special occasion.

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Our 2015 Holy Week and Easter Schedule

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Holy Tuesday, March 31st, Central Diocese Clergy Conference at 10am and Holy Mass of Chrism at 4pm at St. Stanislaus Cathedral Scranton, PA

Holy Wednesday, April 1st, Sacrament of Penance/General and Private Confessions at 7:15pm

Maundy Thursday, April 2nd, Holy Mass/Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper at 7:15pm

Good Friday, April 3rd:

  • Stations of the Cross with children and youth participation at 3pm
  • Liturgy of the Presanctified at 4:15pm
  • Adoration until 6:30pm

Holy Saturday, April 4th

  • Blessing of Easter Food at 4pm
  • Easter Vigil Liturgy at 6pm
  • Blessing of Easter Baskets following Holy Mass

Solemnity of the Resurrection, April 5th

  • Easter Procession and Holy Mass at 9am
  • Holy Mass at 11am

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Lenten Devotions

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On Fridays in Lent everyone is invited to attend Lenten Devotion of Stations of the Cross at 7:15 pm beginning Friday February 20, 2015. The 14 stations depict the following scenes: 1. Jesus is condemned to death; 2. Jesus accepts the cross; 3. Jesus falls the first time; 4. Jesus meets His Mother; 5. Simon of Cyrene carries the cross; 6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus; 7. Jesus falls the second time; 8. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem; 9. Jesus falls the third time; 10. Jesus is stripped of His garments; 11. Crucifixion: Jesus is nailed to the cross; 12. Jesus dies on the cross; 13. Jesus’ body is removed from the cross; 14. Jesus is laid in the tomb.

This liturgy helps us to meditate on the sufferings of Jesus and better understand his greatest love for us by dying on the cross for our sins.​​​​

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Ash Wednesday – The Beginning Of Lent

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Tomorrow, February 18, 2015 we begin the season of Lent. Two Masses will be celebrated with the blessing and distribution of Ashes at 12 PM and 7:30 PM.

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My friends, it is hard to enter into a penitential mode in our culture, where excess is everywhere. But Paul tells us that “now is a very acceptable time.” Many religious traditions stress the need for prayer, fasting and good deeds, and Lent is our opportunity to enter into those ancient practices — signs not of excess, but of simplicity. Now is our acceptable time to focus on what really matters in life without resentment, martyrdom or pride. Now is our time to be grateful, knowing that we can be reconciled to God and to one another.

Scripture Readings for Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:12-18 Return to the Lord with fasting, weeping and mourning.
Psalm 51 Be merciful, O God, for we have sinned.
2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 Now is the acceptable time.
Matthew 6:1-6,16-18 Give alms, pray and fast for God alone to see.

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Adoration Society Brunch

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On Sunday January 4th members of the Adoration Society (ANS) organized the New Year’s Brunch after the 11 am Holy Mass. They shared home made food with orzo pasta salad, ambrosio, french toast, Spanish rice, quiche, cakes, brownies, rice pudding and more …. and also enjoyed grab gift exchange.

The Adoration Society, the Holy Church’s oldest Society, has been taking care of the church sanctuary by purchasing candles, liturgical linens, and vestments and also making sure that liturgical vessels are in proper condition. They have done so since the parish was established. Together with the daughters of the Holy Cross they also help the parish purchase necessary items for the rectory. These ladies are a great asset to the parish. We thank them for their support and involvement in the life of Holy Cross Church.

Pictured from the first row left to right - Gabby Rotsaert and Natalie Cyman - future members, second row: Helen Jarmakowicz, Stella Skawinski, Alice Kriskewic, Fr. Joseph Cyman, third row: Renata Cyman, Dorothy O'Brien, Alexandra (Penni) Lazor, Elaine Rotsaert, Helen Skawinski, Angela Gulla, Fran Cuccinello, Beverly Obssuth, Nelly Cabrejos, Claire Centrella, and Zaida Bueno.
Pictured from the first row left to right – Gabby Rotsaert and Natalie Cyman – future members, second row: Helen Jarmakowicz, Stella Skawinski, Alice Kriskewic, Fr. Joseph Cyman, third row: Renata Cyman, Dorothy O’Brien, Alexandra (Penni) Lazor, Elaine Rotsaert, Helen Skawinski, Angela Gulla, Fran Cuccinello, Beverly Obssuth, Nelly Cabrejos, Claire Centrella, and Zaida Bueno.

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