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God Bless Stephanie and Brianna

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We congratulate Stephanie T. and Brianna G. on their First Holy Communion which was celebrated on Sunday, July 12th. May the presence of Jesus in their hearts give them constant assurance of God’s love and blessings. We express our congratulations to their parents, family members, and friends. We thank teacher, Ms Mary V. for her help in providing First Holy Communion classes along with Fr. Joseph. Stephanie and Brianna, as well as for other three students, are celebrating their First Communion over several Sundays so we may properly follow pandemic restrictions.

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God Bless Jylixa

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We congratulate Jylixa Lopez who received Holy Eucharist for the first time on Sunday, June 28th. Julixa was baptized in the parish and is a faithful youth of the parish. We express our congratulations to her parents, relatives and friends. 

In order to accommodate all First Holy Communion family members the celebrations will continue for the next two weeks.  

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Ś+P Gregory M. Junda

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Our parishioner, Gregory M. Junda, (70) passed away on April 28th. Born in Passaic, Mr. Junda resided in Clifton for most of his life. He was a proud Army Veteran in the Vietnam War stationed in Germany. Mr. Junda was a frame attendant for Verizon for thirty-one years before retiring. He also was employed with Lenoir’s Transport , Inc. in Lincoln Park.

Mr. Junda was a parishioner of our parish and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Lincoln Park.

He was predeceased by his parents, Emil and Mary (nee Warchola) Junda and his brother, Robert “Abe” Junda. Survivors include his beloved wife, Frances L. (nee Budjinsky) Junda; his devoted daughter, Kimberly M. Junda and his sister-in-law, Joyce (nee Garrone) Junda: and his many devoted friends.

Mr. Junda was buried on Monday, May 4th at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton NJ. We express deepest sympathy to his beloved wife, Frances, his devoted daughter Kimberly, his sister-in-law, Joyce (nee Garrone) Junda, and his many devoted friends.

Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord. May perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.  

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Ś+P Mary Margo

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Our Parishioner, Mary Margo (84) passed away on Friday, April 24th. She lived in the Chatham Nursing Home for last few months. I had the chance to visit her there few times administering her Holy Communion and Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Last time I visited her was before corona virus epidemic.

Mary served at Holy Cross Church for several years helping in the parish office as the secretary. We appreciate her service for the good of our parish.

By state law, during the coronavirus epidemic, funeral services can only be conducted at the cemetery. With the concurrence of Shook Funeral Home, Clifton and the Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clifton, a funeral service for Mary Margo will be held at the PNCC section of the cemetery of on Friday May 1st at 10am.

At a later date there will be a memorial Holy Mass celebrated for Mary when the church may hold public worship. Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord. May perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

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Covid19 (Coronavirus) Response Plan

Parish Life, PNCC /

Dear Friends,

At the beginning of this week we were instructed by civil authorities to avoid gatherings of more than ten (10) people. Because of this, we are not celebrating Sunday Mass. The church will be closed. However, I will celebrate privately one Mass on Sunday at 11 am. The Holy Mass will be available for viewing on Live-stream through Facebook. The videotaped Holy Mass will also be available on this website on Sunday afternoon.

Additionally, the Candlelight Service “My time with Mary” that was scheduled for March 19th was cancelled. Also, the Stations of the Cross (Friday night) will be cancelled to comply with the current recommendations by the authorities. The Stations of the Cross can be read on the website.

Because of necessity of holding Sunday Holy Mass by remote participation only, you may take advantage of our existing daily Mass 8:30 am from Monday to Friday and 10 am Mass on Saturday.

In this difficult time for our church we would appreciate your donations by mail, or electronically through Venmo, highly recommend and safe form of contribution. The Holy Cross’ Venmo account. Also, you can support the church through PayPal via this website.

Once again, please be safe, use your special precautions protecting yourselves and others and help civil authorities from spreading this illness.

With prayers and best wishes to you and your loved ones,

Fr. Joseph and Staff

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God bless Benson Jessie

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On Sunday, September 22nd the Sacrament of Baptism was administered to Benson Jessie LaPorta, son of Christopher La Porta and Cynthia (nee Crespo). Proud godparents were Edwin Crespo and Sabrina Cardona. We congratulate LaPorta, Crespo families, and their friends on on this special occasion. 

The Sacrament of Baptism-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 the Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation 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, Benson 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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God Bless Gianina

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On Saturday, September 20th the Sacrament of Baptism was administered to Gianina  Pomales, daughter of Steven Pomales and Melissa (nee Torres), Proud godparents were Luis and Jacqueline Monroe. We congratulate Pomales, Torres, and Monroe families on this special occasion. The Sacrament of Baptism-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 the Sacrament of Baptism-Confirmation 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, Gianina 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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God Bless Our Confirmands

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On Sunday, September 15th at 11 am Holy Mass the Sacrament Of Confirmation was administered by Rt. Rev. Bernard Nowicki, Bishop of the Central Diocese of PNCC. The candidates below were confirmed and their sponsors participated in the ceremony along with family members and friends. After the Mass the reception took place in the parish hall. We congratulate all new Confirmands and we wish them that they will use the gifts of the Holy Spirit in their daily lives as well as for the well-being of our Holy Cross Church – Fr. Joseph Cyman, Pastor

CONFIRMANDS: 

  • Jean, Michael Agudelo, Sponsor: Jaylene Esteves
  • Janiris, Mary Aqudelo, Sponsor: Julisa Gomez 
  • Dominika, Lucy Fidurska, Sponsor: Sabina Kosiorowski 
  • Marcella, (Mother) Theresa Galindo,Sponsor: Melissa Torres 
  • Diego, Martin (de Porres) Hill, Sponsor: Natalie Valenzuela
  • Christopher, Anthony (of Padua) LaPorta, Sponsor: Edwin Crespo 
  • Mary, Mary Magdalene Lavella, Sponsor: Janet Andrews 
  • Declan, Anthony (of Padua) Maher, Sponsor: Ryan Maher 
  • Dominic, Matthew Porcoro Sr., Sponsor: Deacon Bill Gaydos 
  • Dominic, Peter Porcoro Jr.,Sponsor: Al Marino 
  • Dean-James, Anthony (of Padua) Sobolewski, Sponsor: Dennis Hofmann 

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