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Blessing of Pets

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On Sunday, October 2nd, in the Commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi, the annual blessing of pets took place at the beginning of the 11 am Mass. The Holy Mass was celebrated in the parish hall with good attendance. 

We thank all for attending the Holy Mass and those who brought well behaved pets for this special day. St. Francis of Assisi showed his remarkable love for all the creatures. He called them brothers and sisters and wrote a Canticle of the Creatures, giving glory to God for all living things He created.  

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God Bless Mr. & Mrs. Steven Ortega

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On their reception of the Sacrament of Matrimony.

Steven Ortega and Amy Tarazona were married by Fr. Joseph on Sunday, September 4th. Congratulations also to Best Man – Martin V., Maid of Honor – Diane T., parents: Emilia & Luis, Jennifer & Daniel, grandparents, relatives and friends.

Marriage is presented on the first pages of the bible, at the beginning of Jesus ministry and on the last pages of the Holy Scripture as a vision of eternal life – the wedding feast.

We all wish Steven and Amy that God’s love be present in their marriage life each day.   May their lives be filled with joy and assurance that God is always with them with support from their family members, friends and faith community of Holy Cross.  The example of the Holy Family gives them inspiration in their daily lives. – Fr. Joseph

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God Bless Our First Communicants

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On Sunday, May 15th we witnessed the celebration of First Holy Communion administered to Cameron Rodriguez, Marc Gutierrez, and Stephanie Tapia-Nunez. We congratulate them and their families on this special occasion.

The new recipients of the Holy Eucharist are welcomed to participate in the life of the parish in different ministries such as members of Sunday School (School of Christian Living), serving as altar servers, and later as lectors reading the Word of God.

The Holy Eucharist is Jesus Christ who is really present under the forms of bread and wine. In the Eucharist, Jesus Christ gives us Himself as a food for our souls. The bread and wine becomes the Body and Blood of our Lord during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass when the priest says words of consecration which Jesus used during the Last Supper: This is My Body… This is My Blood… (Catechism of the PNCC)

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God Bless Marc

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We congratulate Marc Gutierrez on the occasion of his baptism administered on Saturday, May 14th. Proud parents were Gustavo and Glenda (nee Rivera) Gutierrez, honoured godparents were Eduardo Montoya and Diana Velez. We congratulate grandparents, family and friends.  The Sacrament of Baptism and later Confirmation is the foundation of our Christian faith, is a gateway to new life in the Spirit, and the door that gives access to other sacraments. Through Baptism we are regenerated and incorporated into Christ’s body – His Church. As God made the covenant with his people so through Baptism, Jesus makes a new and everlasting covenant with his followers. As Jesus won new life for us on the cross, with the symbol of the cross, Marc was marked to receive the new life in the Lord. As the waters of the Red Sea led the people of Israel to freedom so the water of Baptism gave new life and lead to Salvation. Parents, godparents and all members of our parish pledge to help this child to grow in Christian faith.

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Many Years – Twice Over!

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We wish to congratulate our parishioner, Mrs. Sophie Barnes on her recent 103rd Birthday. She is the only parishioner who remembers the groundbreaking ceremony for our first church built in Paterson in 1926. She was 7 years old at that time.Sophie was a member of the Moniuszko choir and an active and proud member of our parish. She is truly a blessing to our parish family.  She remembers Bishop Francis Hodur who came for that special day and who visited the parish for other special celebrations. We wish Sophie God’s blessing of good health and happiness and blessing to her proud and loving family members.

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God Bless Tyler and Nicole

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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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Ś+P Prime Bishop Emeritus +John

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It is with great sadness that we announce that the Most Rev. śp. John F. Swantek, the fifth Prime Bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church, entered into the eternal rest of the Lord, on Friday, January 7th.

We give thanks to Almighty God for his years of ministry as a Priest within the Eastern Diocese, Bishop of the Buffalo-Pittsburgh Diocese and Prime Bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church from 1986 to 2002. In these roles he has touched the lives of countless members of the Church.

Details of the celebration of the Requiem Vespers and the Funeral Mass:

  • Friday, January 14th at 7pm – Requiem Vespers at St. Stanislaus Cathedral; 529 East Locust Street, Scranton, PA.
  • Saturday, January 15th at 10am – Funeral Mass at St. Stanislaus Cathedral; 529 East Locust Street, Scranton, PA.

Our sincere sympathy to his wife Arlene, and his entire family. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

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God Bless Anthony!

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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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