Sunday School (SOCL)

Thank you for participating and serving in the Liturgy of the Nativity of the Lord

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Dear Friends,

Merry Christmas and blessed New Year 2014!

We thank all those who came to celebrate Christmas liturgies yesterday and today. Special appreciation is extended to our Sunday School teachers and children who yesterday participated in the Christmas Eve liturgy at 4 pm by serving as altar servers, reading the Holy Scripture and prayers of the faithful, bringing offertory gifts and wearing costumes of Mary, St. Joseph, Angels, Shepherds and Kings.

We remembered deceased parishioners by lighting special votive candles in their memory.

I thank Deacon David and Deacon Bill for their assistance, Lectors: Claire Centrella, Melissa Beancur, Richard Daum and John Surak, Greeters, Ushers, Organists: Neil Estanislao, Carol Dziuba and for the help of Eddy Obssuth and all who came and participated in the Liturgy of Nativity of the Lord.

God bless you all.

Fr. Joseph

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Christmas Party For Jesus

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Our annual Christmas Dinner was held on Sunday December 8th with great attendance. We are thankful for the delicious, abundant, and festive food donated by Deacon David Gaydos and his wife Laurie and prepared by talented chef, Hughie Vickerilla. The menu was exceptional: Tilapia with Mango Sauce, Roast Chicken, Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Cheese Ravioli, coffee, soft drinks and more…

Our School of Christian Living students presented their “Happy Birthday Jesus” program which invited the audience to participate in singing Christmas Carols. A special cake was made to honor the birth of Jesus. Santa came and distributed gifts to the precious children of the parish asking them in return to be good for another year.

We thank Renata Cyman and those who helped her to decorate the hall, and the Adoration Society and Daughters of Holy Cross for donating over 20 trays for a Tricky Tray raffle. In addition to that, there was a 50/50 cash prize and ANS Basket of Cheer raffled. Our words of appreciation are addressed to those who helped to set-up and clean up after the event. A thank you is also extended to the parishioners who contributed desserts, sold raffles, and invited friends for this celebration and anyone who helped to organize this event.

Please join us for our schedule of Christmas Holy Masses:

Christmas Eve (December 24th)

Christmas Vigil Holy Mass at 4 pm with children
Shepherd’s Holy Mass at 10 pm

Solemnity of the Nativity (Christmas Day – December 25th)

Solemn Holy Mass at 10 am.

Merry Christmas!

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Annual Christmas Dinner

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On Sunday, December 8th Holy Cross Church is hosting its Annual Christmas Dinner with a delicious menu after 11am Holy Mass. Tickets are still available on first come first serve basis.

It is a great opportunity to spend time together with family and friends. We can reserve you a table upon your request (you need to purchase tickets upfront to make reservation – seats are limited). Children and youth are free of charge! They have been good this past year (:-)

The School of Christian Living children will present a Christmas Program and share a special cake as we will celebrate the Birthday of our Savior. Santa is coming as well! Take a picture with him! Enjoy Christmas music and sing-a-long.

Please call 973-256-4888 to purchase the tickets from the parish office or send your donation in the mail tomorrow. Please inform us if you are coming. We look forward to seeing you and your family with friends on Sunday!

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Delivering Thanksgiving Baskets

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In the picture Renata, Fr. Joseph, Natalie, the Principle - Mrs. Jennifer Cenatiempo and Mrs. Lazara, the teacher who was involved with this project.
In the picture Renata, Fr. Joseph, Natalie, the Principle – Mrs. Jennifer Cenatiempo and Mrs. Lazara, the teacher who was involved with this project.

On Monday, November 25th Holy Cross Church delivered Thanksgiving baskets to the Beatrice Gilmore School, where Natalie, daughter of Fr. Joseph is attending. She was proud and happy. The school organized a food drive to help the needy families. Thanksgiving baskets were prepared in the parish hall with parents and students helping to wrap the baskets and getting them ready for the delivery.

Mrs. Claire Centrella, far left, was instrumental in organizing this event.
Mrs. Claire Centrella, far left, was instrumental in organizing this event.

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SOCL Halloween Party

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School of Christian Living held a Halloween Party on Sunday October 27th. We thank teachers Claire Centrella, Donna Fabricatore and Mrs. Donna Maher who organized this joyful event. All participants shared healthy sandwiches and Trick or Treat snacks. All participants received prizes for participation and additional acknowledgement to those whose costumes were: the prettiest – Natalie Cyman, original – Omar Abdelfattah, and funniest Maher and Patel.

Our SOCL Schedule for November 2013 includes:

  • 3 – Classes Meet
  • 10 – Classes Meet (plus making Christmas ornaments)
  • 17– Classes Meet (plus making Thanksgiving Baskets for the needy)
  • 24 – Thanksgiving Celebration (Children/Youth Mass at 11:00 A.M.)

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Parish Picnic Fun

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Parish picnic

A big thank you all those parishioners who made our parish picnic last Sunday a success. We thank those who brought delicious dishes, desserts, prizes for children, baked food, and cleaned up after the event. We say heartfelt thank you and God bless you for sharing time and talents for the good of the parish.

Our children enjoying a game of water balloon toss led by Mrs. Jamie Santos
Our children enjoying a game of water balloon toss led by Mrs. Jamie Santos

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Well done SOCL students

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Today 4 students: Natalie Cyman, Kimberly Matute, Cindy Matute, and Kenneth Hofmann received perfect SOCL attendance awards and certificates.

Also, 13 students: Lina Abdelfattah, Omar Abdelfattah, Michael Cyman, Nicholas Desch, Declan Maher, Gianni Maher, Nayef Kiame, Ned Kiame, Neil Kiame, Aubrey Santos, Jessie Santos, Daniel Reyes, and Emily Reyes received good SOCL attendance awards and certificates after 11 am Holy Mass. It was enjoyable and special occasion!

We congratulate all children and thank teachers Mrs. Claire Centrella, Mrs. Jamie Santos and Mrs. Donna Fabricatore for their dedication for the good of our youth. We thank parents for their support and involvement in SOCL program. We look forward to begin SOCL classes on Sunday September 8th. Join this friendly and joyful group of students.

With best regards and prayers,

Fr. Joseph

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God bless our First Communicants

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On Sunday May 19th at 11 am seven children received the presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist for the first time. We congratulate: Lina Abdelfattah, Omar Abdelfattah, Declan Maher, Gianni Maher, Josephine Palman, Aubrey Santos, and Emily Reyes as well as their parents, godparents, grandparents, relatives and friends.

The crowded church witnessed a joyful occasion with the sanctuary decorated with the beautiful flowers. A professional soloist sung special music dedicated to the Holy Eucharist and Blessed Virgin Mary. The children received First Holy Communion candles, prayer books, and rosaries. May Jesus’ presence give them love and peace and strengthen them in their lives.

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Easter Egg Hunt and Party

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On Sunday April 7th the children of the parish from youngest to oldest enjoyed our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The weather was great. The Easter Party followed in the parish hall while the older children had preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. We thank Mrs. Claire Centrella, Mrs. Jamie Santos and Mrs. Donna Fabricatore, and our School of Christian Living teachers for their work preparing and organizing this event. Also we thank Mrs. Renata Cyman for helping set up the hall and the surprises for our children. We hope that all participants and their parents had a great time.

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