Hannah Eileigh – Regenerated in Christ

Parish Life, PNCC /

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 Hawaiian Luau” Tricky Tray

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“A Hawaiian Luau” Tricky Tray to benefit Holy Cross parish will be held on Friday, October 23rd at Amalgamated Meat Cutters, 245 Paterson Ave., Little Falls NJ 07424. Wear your best Hawaiian outfit to win a prize.

Doors Open at 6pm and drawings begin at 8pm. There will be about 100 Regular Trays – $35 plus, about 100 Super Trays – $50 plus, about 25 Grand Trays – over $100, and about 5 Platinum Trays-over $200, HDTV, Keurig Coffee Maker; Thanksgiving Dinner for 10; Coach Purse; Scratch Offs; and other great prizes, win our 50/50 raffles. Door prizes / Special gifts for kids.

Admission is $15 in advance payable to: Holy Cross Church, 220 Browertown Rd., Woodland PK, NJ 07424. Admission includes coffee / tea and an array of desserts & 26 regular prize chances. Purchase tickets in advance to receive an additional sheet of regular prize chances and save the additional $5 if purchased at the door. Purchase pre-packaged raffles for 20-35% premium over individual tickets. Children 6 & Up Welcome at 1⁄2 price.

Buy Hot Dogs, Pizzas, Candy / Bring your own food!!! Have a family reunion!!!

Deadline for tickets: Sunday, October 18th. Call Penni at 973-768-7917 or the Parish Office at 973-256-4888.

Tricky Tray 2015 (2)

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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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Prayers of Sympathy for Ś+P Irene C. (nee Skurka) Novak

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238Ś+P Irene C. (nee Skurka) Novak, 88, of Woodland Park died Saturday June 27, 2015.

Born in Clifton, NJ, Mrs. Novak resided there before moving to Woodland Park in 1953. She retired as Sales and Service Administrator with S.B. Thomas, Inc. of Totowa in 1986. Previous employment was with Dwight D. Eisenhower Library in Totowa.

Mrs. Novak was a parishioner of Holy Cross National Catholic Church in Woodland Park. She was Past President of the West Paterson Seniors, former County Committeewoman; former treasurer of Polish National Catholic Church Bowling League and #1 Supervisor and Class instructor for NJ Bell Telephone Co. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Novak, in 1989 and by her son, Stephen Novak, in 1998. Survivors include: her grandson, Brendan Novak and her daughter in law, Donna Novak, both of Woodland Park.

Funeral Service was held at 8:30 am Tuesday from Bizub-Parker Funeral Home, 47 Main St., Little Falls and 9:00 am at Holy Cross National Catholic Church, 220 Browertown Road, Woodland Park. Interment to follow at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.

Irene nourished the seed of faith with church attendance, prayers and good deeds. She was an active member of our parish. She moved to Woodland Park two years before our second parish home was built there. With her late husband Michael, they actively helped Fr. John Slysz, our former Pastor. Irene was an active member of Adoration Society (ANS). Visiting her at home or at Atrium in Wayne she showed always her positive attitude, patience in dealing with illness and aging. She always asked about the parish, cherished the bulletin and newsletter and appreciative for the presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. She is missed by our parish. Our deepest sympathy to her daughter-in-law, Donna and grandson, Brendan.

Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord and Let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

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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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