Annual Parish Picnic

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On Sunday, June 10th after 11 AM Holy Mass.

We will have a special attraction for children to enjoy- such as a giant moonwalk. Come see it!

We will be enjoying the following children’s games with prizes including Musical Chairs, Balloon Bust, Egg run, an Apple eating contest, Simon says, a Watermelon eating contest, and a Jello eating contest.

Besides hot dogs and hamburgers supplied by Holy Cross we will have the following: Our parishioners’ favorite dishes (salads, hot dishes, desserts), Fruit punch, Popcorn, Sweet potato fries, Ice cream pops, Water, Soda, Coffee/tea.

All parishioners are welcome to attend and please invite your friends. Please join us on Sunday.

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Poetry for Mother’s Day

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Mother by Unknown Author

Mom is such
A special word
The loveliest
I’ve ever heard.
A toast to you
Above all the rest
Mom, you’re so special
You are simply the best.

Everything Mom by Joanna Fuchs

How did you find the energy, Mom
To do all the things you did,
To be teacher, nurse and counselor
To me, when I was a kid.
How did you do it all, Mom,
Be a chauffeur, cook and friend,
Yet find time to be a playmate,
I just can’t comprehend.

I see now it was love, Mom
That made you come whenever I’d call,
Your inexhaustible love, Mom
And I thank you for it all.

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Prayer of Sympathy

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We express our sympathy to Claire Centrella on the loss of her father, Emanuele Triggiano (94). Requiem Holy Mass was held on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Let us remember Emanuele in our prayers and Mrs. Claire and his family so as to support them in this sorrowful time.

Hail Mary …

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

Emanuele L. Triggiano on April 25, 2012 of Fairview, N.J., age 94. Emanuele was born on June 3, 1917 in West New York, N.J. He was owner/operator of Palisade Venetian Blinds in Fairview, NJ. Emanuele was a member of the Board of Education in Fairview for over 45 years and was Treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce for over 40 years. He was a member of UNICO, the VFW and the American Legion on Anderson Avenue in Fairview. Adored husband of 70 years to Theresa (nee) Sodano. Devoted father to Claire Centrella, Emanuele Triggiano, Jr. and his wife Elena, Robert Triggiano, Sr. and his wife Suzanne and to Debra Lenkel and her husband John. Cherished grandfather to Emanuele III, Christian, Robert, Jr. Danielle, Brian, David, Kevin and the late Melissa (2002). Loving great grandfather to Ethan, Emma, Robert III, Brandon, Justin, Julia, Joseph, Jr., and Kelsey. Funeral from the A.K. Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Avenue Cliffside Park, NJ Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 10am thence to Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church in West Paterson where a Funeral Mass will be offered at 11am. Entombment to follow in Holy Cross Mausoleum North Arlington, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations to be made in Emanuele’s memory to the M.A.C. Scholarship Foundation. Donations may be mailed to 33 Quarry Drive Woodland Park, NJ 07424.

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The Liturgies of Holy Week

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My Dear Parishioners and Friends, each and everyone is welcomed to attend these beautiful celebrations in order to more completely understand the meaning and important events of the life of Jesus especially His passion and glorious resurrection.

ON WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK, April 4th – The celebration of the Sacrament of Penance – General Confession will take place at 7:00 P.M. The youth who have received First Holy Communion and are under 16 years are strongly encouraged to attend the private forms of confession at 7:30 PM. Adults, if they wish, can attend private form of confession.

ON HOLY THURSDAY, April 5th – The decoration of the church will take place at 2 P.M. Especially ANS members are asked to help.

At 7:30 P.M. we will commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus and the institution of the Sacraments of Holy Orders, Holy Eucharist and Penance. On that day we will celebrate the Holy Mass in white vestments. On Holy Thursday we will ring bells during the Gloria. The bells will not be used until the liturgy of Resurrection. At the end of Holy Thursday Mass, the Holy Eucharist will be taken to the side altar to signify that Jesus was taken at night from the Garden of Olives and imprisoned by Sanhedrin. The exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament will continue until 9:00 P.M. Please sign up for the adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament on the list located in the parish hall.

ON GOOD FRIDAY, April 6th at 3:00 P.M. the liturgy of the Stations of the Cross with children and youth participation will take place. We will meditate the passion and suffering of our Lord for the last time during this Lent.. The opening of the Lord’s tomb will take place. A simple reception will take place consisting of coffee and juice with crackers.

The Liturgy of Good Friday will take place at 4:15 P.M. The Liturgy of Good Friday consists of the Passion of Jesus according to the Gospel of St. John. The main purpose of the liturgy will be veneration of the Cross, the symbol of victory over death and sin. On that day the Holy Communion will be distributed (consecrated on Holy Thursday) and the adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament will take place until 6:30 p.m. Please sign up for the adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament on the list located in the parish hall.

ON HOLY SATURDAY, April 7th – You may bring Easter baskets with festive food to be blessed at 4:00 p.m. Easter baskets will be blessed also after the Liturgy of Holy Saturday. Since the ancient times the Holy Saturday was a day for the new catechumens to be baptized. Our Liturgy will begin at 6:00 P.M. with the blessing of fire and the Pascal candle. The Liturgy of the Word with the history of salvation will take place. The Holy Water will be blessed which we use during the upcoming weeks to bless ourselves in the church, to baptize children and for the Asperses on Sundays. The Easter Vigil will take place at the end of the celebration.

EASTER – SUNDAY APRIL 8th

THE LITURGY OF EASTER – RESURRECTION OF THE LORD will be celebrated on Easter Sunday at 8:00 a.m. preceded with the procession around the church. Solemn Holy Mass will follow. Holy Mass will also be celebrated at 10:00 a.m.

Wishing you a Happy and blessed Easter,
Christ has risen! Indeed He is risen!

Father Joseph R. Cyman, Pastor

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Adoration Society News

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Last Sunday the ANS sold stuffed cabbage in between Holy Masses. Renata volunteered her time and talent to help raise money for the Society by preparing this delicacy. We thank her for offering to do this and we thank those who support us. There may be a few in the freezer, for sale, if you missed out last week. DELICIOUS!

The annual ANS Agape was held in Wallington last Sunday. It was truly inspiring. The imagery of our sins completely disappearing was amazing! We each wrote what bothered us most on a special piece of paper. One by one, we were escorted to the altar; put the paper in a bowl of water and it disappeared. As always, Father Nowicki did a wonderful job putting the service together and the Wallington Parish prepared a fantastic meal. They were very welcoming. It was nice to see so many priests from the Seniorate in attendance.

On April 22nd the ANS is having Bring A Sister Sunday. It will be held in between Masses. We will have a short meeting and introduce interested woman to what we usually do. There will be no pressure to join, but new members are very welcome at anytime.

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Ś+P Edward M. Minich

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I would like to inform you and ask for prayers for our former parishioner Edward M. Minich – age 89 who recently passed away. Visiting hours will be observed Sunday, March 25th from 2-5 PM. His funeral service will be held on Monday, March 26th at 10:30 AM at the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home, 557 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson.

Ś.P. Edward was the beloved husband of the late Helen (nee: Vietrogoski) Minich – 1996, loving father of Richard J. Minich and his wife Mary Lu of Middlesex, dear grandfather of David and Scott Minich of Middlesex, dearest brother of Estelle Price of North Carolina.

Born and raised in Paterson, Ś.P. Edward lived in Hawthorne from 1950 – 2009 before moving to Highland Park. He was employed as a carrier for the US Postal Service in Paterson and Hawthorne. Mr. Minich was a member of our Parish and was an Army Veteran of WWII.

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

With prayers for deceased Edward and condolences to the family,

Fr. Joseph

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Saints of God, pray for us

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Prayer for the Intercession of St. Patrick – Commemoration, March 17th

God our Father, You sent Saint Patrick to preach Your glory to the people of Ireland. By the help of his prayers, may all Christians proclaim Your love to all men. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer for the Intercession of St. Joseph – Solemnity, March 19th

O God, in Your ineffable providence You were pleased to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your most holy Mother; grant, we beg You, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in heaven whom on earth we venerate as our protector: You who live and reign forever and ever. Amen.

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Annual NY/NJ ANS Agape, March 25th

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This year’s annual Adoration Society of the New York/New Jersey Seniorate Agape celebration will take place at Transfiguration of our Lord Parish, Wallington, NJ on Sunday, March 25th beginning at 3:30 PM. ANS members and parishioners from NY/NJ Seniorate are invited to attend. Please sign your name on the sign-up list located in the parish hall by Sunday, March 18th, 2012. This Agape celebration will commemorate the feast of Passover in the Jewish faith as well as the last feast of Passover celebrated by our Lord with His disciples. Refreshments will be provided.

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